I actually come here often because I have such a weak immune system. The parking garage is…read moreridiculous to go in and out because it's very tight on the turns to go up to the next level and you have to use mirrors to see if there's oncoming traffic. When you go in the room is pretty big and there's signs to direct you to which counter to go to for your scheduled person. The receptionists are nice and after you checked in and paid your co-pay or whatever, you sit and wait for your name to be called by the nurse that checks your weight, vitals, and writes down information prepping for the NP, PA, or Dr to see further what is going on. My primary doctor I was assigned to is Dr. Kesling, and I've only met him once because he is always really busy but he is such a sweet and nice old man. I've always seen nurse practitioner Paula Leibham or the physicians assistant Amy Wray. I always go to those two because they actually listen to me about my problems, how I'm feeling that day or how long my symptoms are going for. After that they sometimes ask about background history of the family if it's for serious symptoms they're looking for and since I often see them they remember my past illnesses or problems and check up to see how I am doing. After listening they give their recommendations and write prescriptions for what I have and to go fill it. Sometimes they have assistants that even call in to the pharmacy you go to, to have the prescriptions filled for you if you are unable to go. I like the fact that they call you sometimes to check on you if you have an ongoing problem. They make me feel better whenever I go to the doctors and I am a person that HATES to go. Remember to validate your parking before you leave! The only sucky thing about this place is that you have to call in and make an appointment and there is no walk-ins, but for serious problems you can go downstairs into the ER at the Sharp Hospital. But maaaaybe if you're lucky and somebody cancelled, then you can go in the same day? but fat chance that happening. So there's one of the NP's that I think does not work there anymore but if that person was, I'll edit my review... they were very unpleasant and did not listen to me about how I was feeling and my symptoms that I had and kept attacking me with "are you sure?" "i don't believe you." "oh really." yada yada. man did she ever make me so scared to even come and get cured for anything even a cold, maybe because she was having a horrible day? who knows. I later scheduled for a different person and it was Amy and it turns out to be something serious rather than something to not be looked at. Just go to Amy or Paula, soooo nice and smiley and looks like they actually love their job and helping you. I wanna give this place 4.5 stars for this place, only because of the parking, but if that one scary person still works there... definitely a 4.

Wes from security is always one of my favorite morning people! He treats everyone one with so much…read morerespect, from young to old. Thank you Wes you are an inspiration

Dr.J as I knew him was one outstanding doctor. I have Behcet's (and Neuro-Behcet's), sero-negative…read moreLupus, and what turned out to be all forms of dystonia, TOS, neuropathy everywhere. After using oral prednisone in high doses without success he went to trigger injections and started me on hydroxychloroquine which treats both rheumatological conditions. That was in 1995 before it was a drug in wide use in rheumatology. He was kind, considerate and got me to Dr. Stuart, an awesome pain management specialist. Best of all, he did not treat me like a disease first and a person second. I have had doctors treat me like that and it is dehumanizing.

I was a patient seen by Dr. Malinak from approximately 2011-2015 (I'm sort of guessing). At that…read moretime I received wonderful care and he also managed my pain reasonably and without any prescribing issues. I was also always well-advised when it came to using steroid injections for management of my RA . He followed protocol and they were performed perfectly. His super star moment was when he correctly diagnosed me with primary lower extremity lymphedema which words cannot express how wonderful it was to actually know why my legs were so swollen. I had to leave Dr. Malinak due to my insurance changing but I did so on a very happy note as one might say. So here we are in 2023 and my insurance has once again changed and I was able to select Dr. Malinak as my doctor again! I also live much closer to his office which is a plus after driving to La Jolla on numerous occasions from La Mesa. I cannot see him until after the new year but I hope that all of these changes mentioned really are not true because I never encountered any rudeness from front desk staff, etc. I'll update in 2024 after my first/returning visit.

I have been seeing Dr Spiering for probably 10 years or so. He is friendly, easy going and great at…read morelistening. My husband now sees him as well and we feel the new staff has improved .

I would strongly discourage anyone from choosing Dr. Robin Spearing based on my mother's experience…read moreunder his care. Her experience was one of the most frustrating and disappointing interactions with a physician that our family has ever encountered. Dr. Spearing's bedside manner was consistently poor. He often seemed dismissive of concerns, unwilling to listen, and lacking in basic follow-through. One of the most unbelievable and recurring issues was his habit of leaving the exam room, saying he would return, and then never coming back. This happened so frequently that my mother eventually addressed it directly during an appointment. As he was preparing to leave the room, she told him that he had a habit of saying he would come back and then never returning. His response was, "I promise, promise I'll be right back." He then walked out and never came back. My mother was absolutely stunned. To have that happen immediately after it was brought to his attention was both shocking and incredibly unprofessional. Another incident that raised serious concerns involved blood work. My mother specifically asked about her blood sugar results and was told everything was fine. She later discovered that her blood sugar had not even been tested. Learning that he had provided reassurance about something that apparently had not been checked completely eroded our confidence in the care being provided. There also seemed to be constant turnover among the nursing staff. Nearly every appointment involved a different nurse, making it difficult to establish any consistency or continuity of care. Patients deserve a physician who listens, communicates clearly, follows through on commitments, and treats people with respect. Unfortunately, that was not my mother's experience. She frequently left appointments feeling dismissed, frustrated, and unheard. Based on what our family experienced, I would not recommend Dr. Spearing to anyone seeking attentive, patient-centered medical 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.

Dr. Alexandra Myers is my PCP and OMT provider. Dr. Myers is laid back and easy to talk to. She…read moreoften recommends lifestyle and natural remedies where possible, though she does prescribe medications, too - definitely a more holistic approach than traditional physicians. She's one of the few osteopaths that still does osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT). She has been so supportive of me as I recover from an injury. Dr. Myers also did not push SDSM's PT service. 5 stars for Dr. Myers. I'd call the staff average. Being nice to them does help. Their billing department and referral departments could use some work, though. I got overcharged, and it took them 5 months to resolve what should have been very simple. Meanwhile, the referral department can be very slooooow, and inflexible. I had requested a different provider, and my PCP agreed to the change. The referral department would not accept the substitution, claiming the doctor did not send them an official referral request. Of course, I don't find this out until after several months after I started with my provider that we didn't have a "legitimate" referral. I still recommend them, but with those caveats.

I have been fortunate to have been a patient of two amazing doctors at SDSM. I was a patient of…read moreDr. Elizabeth Williams until she left the clinic in 2023. Luckily, I was able to switch over to Dr. Koretoff's panel. Dr. Koretoff is one of the best providers I've ever had. He truly cares about his patients and listens to them. He's responsive to my questions and is willing to put in the time and effort to get the referrals or medications in that I need. I've had some serious health issues and know my body. I appreciate that Dr. Koretoff respects my concerns and refers me to a specialist when my medical history and/or symptoms warrant doing so. It's clear that he wants his patients to be healthy and have the best quality of life possible (even if it means having to engage in a prior authorization fight with an insurance company to do so. Additionally, the staff here - from x-ray tech to clinic staff - are friendly and treat me with respect. Thank you for keeping me healthy!

This was by far the worst experience I've ever had at a doctor's office. The front desk staff were…read moreextremely rude and unprofessional, especially toward non-white patients. Their behavior made me feel unwelcome and disrespected, as if they had no interest in doing their jobs or treating people with basic courtesy. A medical office should be a place of care and respect, but instead I left feeling dismissed and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this office to anyone looking for compassionate or professional treatment.

I don't know how they run a business when they accept new patients by voicemails. It's very…read morestressful trying to find a human to speak with. If they can't simply provide basic customer service, how can you rely on them with your orthopedic consult?

Dr. Katz is the best of the best. He is attentive, personal and has great interest in your…read moreconcerns. His examinations are very thorough and he lets you know where you stand. He does not beat around the bush. He is very prompt and regimented and I have never waited more than ten minutes for a scheduled appointment. His staff is very responsive and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Katz.

Doctor Katz is extremely busy, it is rare for him to spend more than 5 or 10 minutes with you, but…read morehe is very caring so does every person of his staffs. I had been taken my Mom here for a year now, normally he didn't have to see her until 4-6 months later, but sometimes my Mom didn't perform very well over his tests so we had to reschedule, but in case you forgot, they always do reminder call to let you know. So far I didn't have any issues yet.

Best doctor ever! I'm so fortunate to have been referred to this brilliant and personable ENT…read moresurgeon. It has been 2 weeks since my sinus and nasal surgery and I'm feeling really good and breathing better than ever before. I highly recommend Dr. T; you can be confident that you are in the best of capable hands.

Dr, Driskill was amazing and I loved seeing him. Excellent Dr. Wonderful person. I am happy he is…read morehappy. Now Dr. Donaldson is a hoot, lol. Easy to talk to I have faith in him and know he will help me. I enjoyed meeting him, great persoanlity. Nice to the staff. P.S. this is Terri Siegler. I have a different Yelp name. Ty again