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.

Very professional staff! Everyone I contacted was friendly, professional and attentive! The nursing…read morestaff made me comfortable and explained each process. The anesthesiologist met with me explaining the medications he would b using to put me under for the procedure. Once in the surgery room. Dr Mayer explained the procedure and what might happen based on what he might find during the procedure. The anesthesiologist started the medication through my IV. Before he injected all the meds, I was out! 30 mins later I was awake and Dr Mayer explained how the procedure went. Within minutes after waking up I felt great w very little effects of the anesthesia and walked out and headed home. I highly recommend Dr Mayer and his staff!! Professional, friendly, personable and attentive. I felt like everyone cared and enjoyed their job.

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 the colostomy bag "WOULD BE" reversable after the gapping hole closed up. After the hole closed, my home care WONDERFUL nurse Diane, began reaching out to the doctor. The same doctor WHO: rescued me that night from sepsis. Attached the Colostomy bag. And then assured me "IF," a reversal could be done," HE" would be the guy to do it. CRICKETS. NOTHING. Dianes calls. My wife calls. MY CALLS. No call back. When we gave up on that doctor we went to a couple other docs who did exact same reversal. Things got real very quik. One doctor would not call us back and two other doctors selling gloom and doom that went along with the "DIFFICULTY'' of my procedure. My wife and I were afraid I'D have to live with this thing for the rest of OUR lives. Then we heard of Doc Schultzel. We heard about the 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. We really believe the other Drs a little overwhelmed with what was left for them to workwith. 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 will never be able to 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. Doc Schultzel you gave me my life back and that is all I can say.

Dr. Schultzel relieved over a year of hemorrhoid and skin tag issues. Be patient and assured that…read morehe will do it right. Yes, you may wait a bit in the office and yes, it may take a few months but it will be worth it. With another doctor, I was promised my issues would be resolved in one visit and things just got worse. I am so thankful for Dr. Schultzel's expertise. I'm grateful for the earned trust that my pain and discomfort would be resolved. Thank you Dr. Schultzel! You are the best!

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.

As a guy, I never thought much about gut health until ongoing digestive issues started affecting my…read moreenergy and day-to-day life. Working with Brandy Augustine was one of the best decisions I've made for my health. She took the time to understand what was going on, explained everything in a way that made sense, and created a personalized plan that was realistic to follow. Within a few months, I noticed a huge difference in my digestion, energy levels, and overall health. Brandy is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about helping her clients succeed. She never made me feel rushed and was always available to answer questions along the way. If you're dealing with gut issues and want someone who knows what they're doing and truly cares about your progress, I highly recommend Brandy. Five stars without hesitation!

I've been seeing Brandy for years and she has kept me healthy. I go regularly and she always has a…read moregood grasp on whats going on with my insides. I've had a long history of gut issues being a cancer survivor and an overly regular person. She has managed to keep me feeling well, strong and healthy. I really like her teas too! People out there walking around with all kinds of parasites and god knows what swimming around in their guts, brandy has the solution. She listens and tests and boom, you're good to go. Its nothing like some of those other places that give people random supplements to take, she tailors all of the recommendations to what your body needs in that moment and it always helps.

Awesome Doctor, always available and takes time to explain…read morewhat's going on. Highly recommend

Dr. Schultzel relieved over a year of hemorrhoid and skin tag issues. Be patient and assured that…read morehe will do it right. Yes, you may wait a bit in the office and yes, it may take a few months but it will be worth it. With another doctor, I was promised my issues would be resolved in one visit and things just got worse. I am so thankful for Dr. Schultzel's expertise. I'm grateful for the earned trust that my pain and discomfort would be resolved. Thank you Dr. Schultzel! You are the best!

This is an update to a review I left back in January 2026. I appreciated that Dr. Willis reached…read moreout a number of times to see how they could make this right with me. Considering I still have health concerns that I'd like to correct I felt he provided a sincere concern on how to rectify the situation. As a business owner myself that was is important to me. I am willing to go along with the program designed for me (which is much different than the first time around). I cannot say if it is going to make a difference since it's only been a week. Health issues can be very complex and achieving the desired results can and usually does take many paths. I encourage anyone seeking optimal health to at least talk with AFM with their concerns and ask the honest questions and do the research on understanding your individual health concerns. Thank you Dr. Willis for responding to my previous review.

Advanced Functional Medicine San Diego takes a truly holistic and personalized approach to health…read morethat goes far beyond traditional medicine. Instead of simply treating symptoms, they focus on understanding the root causes of what your body is experiencing. Through comprehensive and rigorous testing, you gain real insight into how your body is functioning, where your limitations may be, and what imbalances might be affecting your overall health. What impressed me most is how Sara took the time to review the results in detail and develop a clear, individualized plan designed to restore balance and bring your body back to optimal health. Their approach combines science, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies in a way that feels thoughtful, thorough, and empowering. If you're looking for a proactive and holistic path to improving your health--one that actually helps you understand your body rather than just mask symptoms--I highly recommend Advanced Functional Medicine San Diego.

I'm on my second treatment after my primary doctor made me feel crazy like it was all in my head I…read morelost hope and got tired of the excuses of everything I was feeling, dealing with, had to cross the border and thankfully Maribel has been my savior after dealing with stomach problems for about 20 years she took her time to figure out what was wrong with me and started treatments with her and I have been feeling way better. I'm thankful that after spending tons on doctors that lead me nowhere I found Maribel, she's very attentive, informative, and finds solutions doesn't give up on you.

Dr. Maribel Reyes literally changed my life. I used to suffer every single day for almost 2 years…read more My relationship with my husband was being affected, my mood, my desire to leave the house, I basically never wanted to do anything or even eat because of how upset my stomach would get. I went to my Dr here in the US and she prescribed me anti depressants! I lost hope at one point and thought I was going to have to live like that for the rest of my life. I found Dr Reyes on Yelp and even though she's a 2.5 hr drive from me I was so desperate I decided to make an appointment. It's been the best decision I have made all year. She prescribed me medication and I took it for a whole month. After the 1st day I already felt so much better. After a few days I felt normal again, a feeling I hadn't felt in almost 2 years. After 1 month I ran out of the meds but I don't even need them anymore. I haven't taken them for 2 weeks and my stomach has been fine. If you suffer like I was before you lose hope please go visit Dr Reyes. She's so amazing!

After months of trying to get appropriate care for my mother from other providers for a very…read moreserious medical condition, we were referred to Dr Gadapatti through an emergency room visit and 17 day stay at the Scripps hospital systems , two different Scripps hospitals, while we were and are going round and round with my mothers insurance, which is MPMG to get appropriate care for an potently life-threatening illness , we were referred to Dr Kishore Gadapatti's office and were taken excellent care of by the physician himself and his medical assistant Evelyn, I was not an easy person to deal , with as I was advocating for my mother and she was getting bounced around doctor to doctor prior to our landing in this wonderful office. Evelyn and I had many conversations together where I expressly voiced my frustration from all of the other issues we've had at other Dr, I know I was not easy to deal with as I was very scared and frustrated for my mother , Evelyn never once lost her cool with me. She maintained her professionalism , She provides excellent feedback and customer service. If she says she's going to do some thing like to call you back or give you updates on things, she does it. I just met her in person for the first time, and she is as warm and professional with me in person and with my mother as she was on the phone. I couldn't find a better medical team than the people at this office . Highly recommend Dr Gadapatti as a top-notch gastroenterologist, and Evelyn his medical assistant. You will receive Top notch care!!!

Dr. Stipho is an excellent physician. She is kind, caring, and highly skilled…read morein gastroenterology. Dr. Stipho takes a sincere interest in her patients and gives a holistic approach to advice and recommended procedures. It has been a privilege to be in her care for many years.

I've been a patient here for nearly 10 years. The 2 star rating is for the staff who never answer…read morethe phone. I just spent 17 min waiting on automatic hold with many automated interruptions "unusually busy, please hold..." It is 11:06am by this time on a Thursday. At the 15 min mark, the automated voice started over giving list of "press this number for..." so I press "2" again....and again on automatic hold at th 16min mark.... until automated message says "The office is closed for lunch. Thank you and have a great day." There was no option to leave a message. Seriously? This is not the way to do business. Having a good doctor is of no use if you can't get anyone to answer the phone. Very disappointing.

It's like a hospital. It is false advertisement. Nothing like the photos. The pictures on the site…read moreare of closed locations. They actually had us change rooms on our 2nd day there and sent us to a hotel without staff to assist. The surgery did go well. We were sent to the airport 5 hours earlier due to driver issues. It was false advertisement. Just be warned

What a phenomenal experience. I can honestly say that I had…read morenothing but incredible interactions with any and all of the staff members here. I also want to give a very special and heartfelt acknowledgments to my surgeon Dr. Quiñonez a.k.a. Dr. Q! Now, that I am back and have had time to fully process my experience, I'm really happy with the care and expertise of Dr. Q and his staff. He is somewhat of a reserved gentlemen but has the most experience at this facility. Depending on who you ask he is also the one who perfected the technique that is primarily used at Pompeii Surgical. Although, I made sure to do a deep dive into every aspect of the surgery, (I did 2 1/2 months of training/ learning). He fully explain the procedure and even drew a diagram to make sure that I was comfortable with what was going to happen. Now, let's talk about the obvious. For most people who come down to use this facility and take advantage of the procedures for a fraction of the cost. the fact that it's in Tijuana, Mexico makes people hesitant and even scared. The false ideals of cartel problems or even dangerous activities that are assumed to happen, is a non factor. I highly recommend this place for a high quality medical experience and for anyone that has to pay out of pocket for bariatric surgery. I have read horror stories about being forced to jump through hoops for insurance companies. To fight for financing and their required qualification period to be approved. at the time of this review the cost was $5300 cash or specialized check. That covered everything but airfare. Unfortunately, as of March 1st, 2022, the price has gone up to $5800. But it's still cheaper than paying in the states and in my opinion, Worth every penny!! It's Unbelievable care at a world class facility. I will tell you that this facility and all those that work here from the: surgeons, assistants and nurses are phenomenal. I also want to mention how fantastic the care coordinators and even the drivers- are professionals of the highest caliber. The facility is incredibly clean and modernized. Guests are treated with world class respect and care. I would highly recommend anyone considering bariatric surgery to come here and make it a vacation.