Dr Mayer and his team did an excellent job ! Everything was explained to me and the procedure went…read moresmoothly. The office is well organized and the staff are friendly.

My husband had a colonoscopy with Dr Andrew Mayer yesterday. This is the second one under his…read morecare. Not only did he do a detailed, great job, both pre-op and post-op, his entire team from the RNs to the anesthesiologist were excellent. I would highly recommend him for anyone that needs an endoscopy themselves.

Dr. Paradez is great! My gastroenterologist retired and I had a question. My husband had come here…read moreand really liked and trusted Dr. Paradez; his own primary care doctor says he comes here. I got a telehealth appt for him to look at my records - and he said it was clear why my doctor had made the recommendation she did (even if in other circumstances, people normally need to come in for a colonoscopy). Great that he explained it so well and saved me having to get a procedure! And my husband had a very easy experience here with his. Great office & I'll be back in a few years when I actually need to come in!

Dr. Paredez is a thorough and caring physician. He is a wonderfully skilled endoscopist. I can't…read morerecommend him enough. I would give 10 stars if it would let me.

I write many reviews on this, that, and the other thing. I always try to keep things in…read moreperspective when I review people or a place. If you are reading this, you are probably in need of a medical professional. I mean, nobody reads these for fun right? Six months ago I was taken to the ER . At 11 pm nurses came into my room to tell me I was going downstairs for emergency surgery and they would contact my wife. When I woke up next morning I had a hole in me as big as a coffee cup saucer. I also had colostomy bag attached to my waist. The surgeon that did the surgery on me, from what I understand now, probably saved my life. When the surgeon came in the next morning, he told me how close I was. He also assured me that I wouldn't live with on account of he could removed after the gapping hole closed up. After the the hole did heal, we started to reach out to that doctor to remove the colostomy bag. Crickets! Doctor would not even return my wife's, my home care, nurse or even my calls. We gave up on and got the names of two other doctors who do the procedure. My wife and I were so afraid to have to live with this thing for the rest of my life. It's Dr. I went to it told us how difficult the procedure was and the scar tissue was so bad from the surgery and on and on. Now we were terrified! Especially me. I didn't know if I could live with that thing and, was actually pretty sure I couldn't. Then we heard of DocSchultzel. We heard about his robotic surgery he did. We had to try. When we met him, it was amazing. Finally !! someone was optimistic. He wouldn't make any guarantees but for our conversation it was clear this was gonna be our guy. The other doctors focused on how bad my situation was. DocSchultzel focused on the positive. I believe the other Dr s were intimidated. Not Dr Shultzel. I probably don't need to say how amazing of a doctor he is., All you have to do is read his reviews ! What's just as important is his supporting cast starting with Emily! Emily, my wife and I cannot ever thank you enough.!! We love you, kiddo! These people are so on top of their game it is mind blowing! They are like a well oiled machine. The support was so appreciated. They just have it dialed in. There's not enough stars on the top of this review to give them. , Emily you guys will always remain in our heart.

Dr Schultzel and his staff are the BEST! Very knowledgeable people and very helpful! Would…read morerecommend this office to anyone seeking help with colorectal issues.

This is a review of my Oct 2024 Colonoscopy with my new Gastroenterologist Dr. Edward Paredez at…read moreScripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. This is my 3rd Colonoscopy (and follows my DISASTROUS 2nd Colonoscopy in April 2021 with another San Diego Gastroenterologist). First, I would be surprised if there is a better Gastroenterologist in San Diego than Doctor Edward Paredez. After my disastrous 2021 Colonoscopy with another doctor (where I ended up on the floor of my bathroom bleeding out from cramping / explosive bloody diarrhea for almost 18 hours after my procedure) I told my PCP I was: 1.) Nervous as hell about EVER having another Colonoscopy; and 2.) did he have a REALLY GOOD Gastroenterologist he could recommend and he recommended me to Dr. Paredez. Dr. Paredez Assistant Cinthya (see below) scheduled me for a New Patient Video appointment. He listened carefully to my long-winded concerns and reluctance to having another Colonoscopy after 2021. He was patient, informative but calm and never rushed me. He suggested things he could do to lessen the possibility of a repeat of my 2021 nightmare. I felt less anxiety about another Colonoscopy after our appointment. On the day of the procedure, he was calm, listening carefully, friendly, walked me through the procedure, recovery, things for me to be aware of and resumption of my meds. Second, Cinthya is (I believe) the Assistant for Dr. Paredez. I think she is the glue that holds this busy doctor's practice together. She has no time for BS (and neither do I ). But she was very helpful whenever I had a question or issue. The rule is: LISTEN CAREFULLY TO CINTHYA. Third, I had not been to Scripps Memorial in La Jolla in decades and was shocked how it had grown. From walking in the front door trying to find where I was supposed to be and starting with the friendly and helpful Security Guards, the super friendly lady who checked me in until I arrived at my appointed place it was a super positive experience. But then I met the nurses who would get me setup and assist in my procedure AND THINGS BECAME WONDERFUL! Very busy helping me, signing me in, getting me changed, verifying I was who I was supposed to be, hooked up to the IV and monitoring equipment they were professional, polite and friendly but never stopped working. Because I had so much anxiety due to my 2021 Colonoscopy debacle, I was very anxious and joking as a defense mechanism. They kept working hard but joked right back with me and we were shortly laughing until it hurt but they continued checking me in and preparing me without missing a step. Fourth, when I woke up, I was treated carefully, thoughtfully, calmly and kindly. Because my Blood Sugar was low my primary Post Op nurse brought me a small snack and apple juice which was just what I needed! When my ride arrived, she wheeled me out and made sure I was carefully in my ride home. I am going to miss that nurse (and her horse she told me all about)! It is difficult for me to imagine a better procedure where EVERYONE from beginning to end were some of the best medical professionals I had ever encountered in my 70 years. I have always had good experiences at Scripps Mercy as they are part of my Medical Plan but this took things up to new levels of professionalism, care and friendliness! Dr. Paredez, Cinthya and team at Scripps Mercy La Jolla....THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

This review is for my wife who is far too kind to ever give less than a stellar review. First off,…read moresitting in the lobby, it came across to me as a scope factory. I forget how many individuals they scope in a day, but it seemed like quite a lot. Bless her heart, my wife has vented to me a number of times that after the procedure, the doctor did not wait for her to come near enough out of her anesthesia to discuss the results. He did not allow me or anyone to be with her to hear his comments. He did not address the big issues for which she was scoped - critical conditions he was to observe and treat/or not treat - depending upon what he observed during the procedure. He came across to her as curt and rude, impatient, perturbed that she had asked him a question trying to get the key results - which he did not answer. He spoke briefly to her and was gone. She had to schedule AND PAY FOR a follow-up visit to hear the results for the issues for which she was being scoped and biopsied for in the first place - including whether her symptoms were treated, if so how so, and the biopsy results. To have to pay for a follow up appointment is unheard of for these procedures. So virtually no post proceedure follow through, then no biopsy results call, no info, no nada. Cept you take the time and money to come in for a follow-up appointment for them to get more of your money. Adding insult to injury, they keep coming up with new significant charges months and months after the procedure and follow-up appointment, billing for additional fees. We wish you the best with them.

Dr. Thomas Savedies has been my "partner" in my GI health care for years. I am a challenging GI…read morepatient due to past cancer surgeries. Dr Savedies is the only GI Physician I trust 100% with my health issues. He is the kindest, most competant GI doctor at UCSD. I am so appreciate his care.

Great doctor, I was misdiagnosed by someone else. If I didn't get a second opinion by Dr. Tsai it…read morecould have been really bad. He is fully thorough and explains everything easily. I received great quality care. My experience with the office was wonderful. I really appreciate what he did for me.

Dr Tsai is an extraordinary doctor. He is gentle and kind. He takes the time to explain procedures…read moreand medical conditions. He is very thorough. I strongly recommend Dr Tsai.

Apparently I'm not allowed to go into detail on my experience because the last time I did MY REVIEW…read moreWAS REPORTED AND REMOVED but this doctor and more specifically his front desk women are the rudest and cruelest individuals to their patients. RUN AWAY!

We felt in very good hands during the multiple visits and procedures. 100% trusted Dr. W. Can…read moreanyone confirm if they are still open? Calls do not go through.

Day-of-treatment cancellation due to a "required" mammogram that was never disclosed. I explained…read morethis to Dr. Dominguez and asked to proceed with treatment that day, agreeing to complete the mammogram before my next treatment four months later. He refused. I had already paid for labs (which had to be repeated due to lab error). This was a failure of communication and patient-centered care. This was highly unprofessional given I was not at fault for their lack of communication.

Dr Dominguez and his staff are fantastic. Martha is also the best of the best. They are extremely…read moreresponsive and care so much about their patients. Super thankful to be a patient of theirs!!