I was being treated by one of the doctors there when the prescription they gave me may be nauseated…read moreso she told me to stop taking it and come back into the office and see her. When I came into my next appointment, Dr. Riviera was there instead of the other doctor and she looked at me as if confused why I was there. She asked me what she could do for me. I was dumbfounded. Now they charge me $150 fee for I'm not sure, what five minutes of their time? I will never ever go back there again. Their office staff is immature and unprofessional. They gossip and make fun of the patients as they sit in the waiting room. They have absolutely no shame at all. Terrible experience overall.

This isn't the location I saw this practice at. I am not sure why she has several locations listed…read moreon Yelp. I, like many others, had an incredibly poor experience here. I have a severe autoimmune condition that really needs a physician's attention, but the staff said I could only see a PA. Ok, fine, at least I would be a patient at the practice and could maybe see the doctor next time. I saw the PA and it was a nightmare. She spent the entire appointment typing, didn't do any kind of exam (I was sitting in the chair next to her the whole time) and I don't think even looked up at me once. She then hastily told me she thought I had a disease that I do not have, ordered labs, and then never communicated the abnormalities to me when I returned for a follow up visit. She brushed off a few very obvious abnormalities and prescribed a strong medication for--again--a disease another actual physician rheumatologist confirmed I don't have, and was completely unaware that a previous infusion medication I had been given has ongoing effects on bloodwork. e.g., masking some results. So I don't know about the doctor here, but the PA I saw did not seem knowledgeable about rheumatology in the least. Maybe seeing Dr. Rivera is better, I am unsure since I never saw her. I asked the PA if she had reviewed my case with Dr. Rivera and she said yes, so I don't know if the whole practice is bad, or just the PA's. Also--the office is up a couple of flights of stairs, with no elevator. They don't mention that when you make an appointment. And that can be really hard for people with rheumatologic issues. So overall, they don't seem to provide solid care or diagnostic help.

Dr. Carter has been our primary care physician for years. And I do mean Years! Unfortunately, we…read morereceived a letter from Scripps informing us that he was no longer going to be practicing there. Good grief. Now we have to find a new doctor unless somebody can tell us where Dr. Carter went.?

So now I come to a point in my life where I am actually sick and I need to go to the doctor…read more I call to make an appointment with Dr Patay, only he isn't available and I need to get in right away because I need a note for work. Can I see someone else? Enter Dr. Carter, to the rescue. He's the opposite of Patay - thorough, precise, and always looking for the root cause of the problem. Definitely my type of doc. He is now my primary care physician.

In August 2024 Dr. Sapthavee diagnosed me with carcinoma of the tongue. He quickly arranged for me…read moreto have surgery within a couple of weeks. The surgery was successful in removing the carcinoma. Follow up visits have taken place for the last couple of years. During one of those visits Dr Sapthavee observed that I had dysplasia on my tongue is an area not associated with the original carcinoma. He felt like some of my dental work could be causing the problem. I immediately corrected the dental problem. Dr. Sapthavee has always been quick to follow up my diagnoses with early cures. This gives me a feeling of confidence and wellbeing.

I am so happy I saw Dr. Sapthavee. I have had sinus…read moreproblems for years. I didn't want another tub in my ear. I wanted the problem solved. Dr. Sapthavee reviews my CT scan and noted 3 issues. I was surprized when he told me surgery was an option. He was so right!!! Issues:chronic maxillary sinusitis, deviated nasal septum and maxillary sinus mass. My sinus issues effected my hearing and gums above my teeth. I decided to have the surgery. My hearing has improved and my gums above my teeth are feeling better. The complete recovery time takes a while but is so worth it. The office experience was good. Ben made my appointments and answers any questions I asked. Dr. Sapthavee also anwsered one of my questions on My Scripps.

First, I would like to say the reception front desk ladies are the kindest people. I have read some…read moreof these reviews and I just don't get it. I have been going to see Dr Shikhman for a year now and these ladies have wonderful customer service. Griselda is a gem! I have felt unwell for years and have always been told from my primary MD it is my age, weight, or diet. Dr Shikhman was thorough with my exam, ordered testing and gave me a DIAGNOSIS and a treatment plan that is helping me. It is not an overnight fix for me. Yes, you will be charged for a no-show visit. He is a busy man who books months out. Someone else would have gladly taken your spot! I am so thankful I have found him and his caring staff to help me through this.

came to IFSMed during a time in my life where no other doctors would listen to me. i was…read moreexperiencing significant fatigue along with a set of symptoms that didn't quite align with any typical diagnoses. it was easy for other doctors to dismiss it for anxiety and depression, but coming to this practice changed things for me. it turns out i had developed hashimoto's disease and i also had chronic walking pneumonia that kept flaring every now and then. they helped treat both conditions and i have been happy and healthy ever since. the office staff were always kind and welcoming and everyone on my care team was informative and helpful getting me the care i needed. this is a great loss to our community and i hope Dr. Shikhman is resting peacefully.

Dr. Ben-Artzi is a very thoughtful doctor who listens to me and tried outside of the box options to…read moremake me feel better. It was pretty easy to get an appointment where so many specialists have several months of waiting for an opening. He takes my insurance in network and has free parking (which I feel like is rare for specialty doctors in sd). It is a small office, so they know you when you walk in and are compassionate towards anyone who needs a rheumatologist.

Quality of care was like none other. Excellent doctor with an obvious caring for the health of his…read morepatients.

I went to Urgent Care and saw Dr Myint. He didn't let me finish explaining. He interrupted me. He…read morebarked at me to stop talking. He was very rude and impatient. I highly doubt that Scripps cares about patients' experiences bc the supply of ER doctors is artificially low.

Extremely rude doctor who dismissed my symptoms without even letting me speak. If you don't have…read moreempathy, just don't be a doctor!

This so called surgeon is a clown. In 2009 he operated on me (one herniated disc lumbar) and…read moredamaged the adjacent disc causing it to fail two years later. Avoid him at all costs. In 2017 I travelled to Barcelona (to see Dr Pablo Clavel) for ADR for two discs (the original bad one plus the one he nicked) and have had my life restored. Am 63 and swam 12 miles last week. Avoid this clown if you value your health. Don't buy his BS. He will not improve your outlook. I was so close to checking out because of his grade school surgical skills. IDK, maybe he operated on me after an alcohol bender but I suffered for 8 years with no help from him. He told me just try opioids and learn to live with pain. F! Him. Avoid him!!!!

I had L4- L5 stenosis surgery with Dr. Bruffy in 2022. The surgery and the results were excellent…read more I was up and walking the day after. Dr. Bruffy is a great surgeon and I highly recommend him.

I saw a couple of the last reviews for Dr. Weston and I couldn't disagree more...So let's talk…read moreabout it...This doctor was literally training another doctor on how to perform a sigmoidectomy (removal of the sigmoid colon) during my surgery...I found her level of communication to be exemplary...She was literally one of the most communicative doctors I have ever had...She did not mince words, she did not use flowery language, she did not berate me about the lifestyle choices I lived that brought me to needing to have a piece of my bowel removed...She got right to the point, told me exactly how everything was going to go, let me know the risks involved with my surgery, and then executed that surgery perfectly... She came in only once after my surgery to see how I was, but the nurses told me that they were constantly required to give her regular updates from my pain levels to how much urine I was putting out post-surgery...No, she wasn't holding my hand, because she literally does 5-10 of these surgeries per week, and you know what, that is exactly who you want operating on you...I don't need you to answer my emails or make sure you receptionist staff is polite...I need you to make sure that not only do I not die on your surgical table, but that I not need an ostomy for the rest of my life... I believe that Dr. Lynn Weston may have saved my life with the perfect surgery she performed on me back in 2018...She most certainly greatly improved my life as before the surgery I had taken antibiotics almost 40 times in the 5 years leading up to my surgery from diverticulitis... Whenever I hear from a friend or acquaintance or even a complete stranger who has any colorectal issues, I give them Dr. Weston's info...several have gotten surgery from her, and all have said the same thing...she is amazing... I'd rather have someone who knows what the heck they are doing, then someone who panders to my need for validation... Thank you Dr. Weston, you are amazing...

I saw Dr. Weston for second opinion post my surgery and she was great. Super patient with me when…read moreexplaining symptoms and discussing next steps. I was referred to her in fact by another surgeon so I guess that makes her a doctor's doctor. She was not eager to push me into another surgery and was willing to take time to see if my symptoms improve. I very much appreciate her honesty and consideration.

I truly miss Dr. Sally Kim, she was the BEST ever and definitely deserves 10 stars. We had to move,…read moreand the drive is further away for me to drive. She was the best doctor ever, always professional. She listened carefully, always answered all my questions, and made me feel at ease throughout my visit. I felt safe and confident in her care. It's hard to find such great professional doctors like Sally Kim. She truly deserves a big "Award" for being the BEST Outstanding doctor, EVER!!!

Dr. Benjamin and her assistant Michael have been MORE than helpful to me! After having a previous…read morepractice that was uncaring and couldn't diagnose my shingles, my family recommended Dr. Benjamin. In my entire life I've never met a more caring doctor! She has treated me like family. She's patient, thorough, extremely professional, and takes such good care of me! She really stressed that I should get a mammogram (I didn't want to), and they found cancer. It was caught EARLY thanks to Dr. Benjamin! The office staff is so kind, happy, helpful, and caring! Having a great doctor is important, but when you're in the middle of a major diagnosis you can't put a price on how valuable it is to have a doctor like Dr. Benjamin, Michael, and her staff to be there for you! They just jumped right in and made sure I was well taken care of! You're under the BEST care with Dr. Benjamin! I honestly don't know what I would do without her! (I certainly would have had less years on this earth with my family if not for her!) My family and everyone I know agrees that I am beyond fortunate to be under Dr. Benjamin's care! No matter what, I know that I'm getting the BEST possible care - and that is a peace that is PRICELESS!!! I have NO fears about my health knowing that Dr. Benjamin is my doctor! She's not just a fabulous doctor.... She saved my life!

After enduring several years of inferior care from my previous primary care physician (see my…read morerecent review of Dr. Barbara Denysiak), I had high standards for my new GP, and was not willing to settle again. I found Dr. Benjamin through calling the Sharp general number and told them what part of town I was in and that I wanted a new female GP, and lo and behold, an appointment was made for about a month away. While it was longer than I expected for an initial exam, I had nothing wrong and because this was a general-wellness visit, it was not a huge priority in scheduling. When I came in for that appointment I expected to fill out pages and pages of "getting to know you" medical forms and was only asked for my insurance card, so I assumed her front desk staff had made a huge mistake. When I did meet Dr. Benjamin, I was beyond impressed with her bedside manner, patience and professionalism. She took her time, explained that the reason she does not have me fill out paperwork is because that is her job and she proceeded to ask me the sorts of questions that are usually on those forms, but in a conversational manner that made me forget I was even talking to a doctor. As we talked she jotted down a few notes, then as she was explaining her philosophy of medical care to me, she sat down at the computer in the room and entered the stats she asked about previously. The entire process was quick and seamless, painless and appreciated on my part. She was not quick to diagnose or write me unneeded prescriptions and instead suggested we start at the core of my problems and work from there. What a concept! Each visit with Dr. Benjamin is quick and efficient and I appreciate that she values my time as much as she does her own. She never leaves me waiting, always asks how else she can help and continues to treat me like a human, not a number on a chart. She also referred me to Dr. Tarakjian, the greatest OB/GYN on the planet -- for which I am grateful. These are my first several experiences with Sharp Rees-Stealy and so far, I am impressed. Finally, doctors I can respect and recommend to everyone!