As I read these reviews it seems to me only unhappy people write reviews. I have been a patient with Dr. Miramontes for 19 years and I have never been happier with a doctor as I am with her. She is always concerned with my health issues and concerns. I am never rushed and out of there within an hour which is pretty good for a doctors office. She doesn't sugarcoat things which these other people may be used too. She is truly concerned with her patients health and will not just give you a prescription to get rid of you. A prime example: when I first started with her I had a lump in the lower part of my jaw which my previous doctor had stated was just how my fat grew. In our first visit she noticed it and asked how long have you had this? I explained what the other doctor had said and she appalled at that answer. Needless to say I was sent for testing and referred to a surgeons to remove the luckily benign tumor. This is how observant she is. If you just want someone who sees you as a dollar sign and will tell you what you want to hear and not what is needed to be done she is not the doctor for you. If you want a caring, concerned for you health, good doctor she is that and more. I don't usually do reviews bad or good but when I read these I knew it had to be done. She is a great doctor and I am very grateful to have her taking care of my health needs. read more

Judy Miramontes was so rude it was jaw-dropping. She is one of the only ones accepting patients, and it's completely evident why. We went running after our second appointment. If you don't mind being treated with shocking rudeness, she might be for you. read more

Dismissive and impatient. The reviews from years ago are still true and relevant. I do not recommend this provider unless you would like to be rushed through an appointment where she barely listens to what you and instead interrupts everything you start to say. There is a reason there are appointments open so often and so soon. People who want to be treated respectfully at every appointment leave. read more

I really like Dr. Miramontes. She is knowledgeable and gets straight to the point of the appointment. She really seems to care, also.

Listened to my conserns. Sent me for tests. Got results and talked about choices. Very good listener w feedback afterwards. read more

This doctor is rude. She has major problems with either herself or with life. She pretended to he the nicest doctor you will meet on initial contact but after you become an established patient she becomes a totally different person. She will not want to listen to you and says what she wants to say only. She wasnt for listening to anything i have to say about my high blood pressure or how the medication is working for me but was pretty adamant about me getting a vasectomy. And i didnt even bring up that conversation. Told me to go back in 6 months kind of routine after i told her vasectomy will never be an option for me. Im gonna find a new provider. Peace. read more

Judy Miramontes was abusive towards me and started to argue with me during my second time seeing her. All because I didn't know a street name? I had a car accident and I was in pain. She was writing a statement and I didn't know the street name. She started to give me an attitude and she kept going at it with me. It was really odd. I never experienced anything like that from nurse. Then she physically tilted me roughly because she was getting impatient with me not moving correctly to where she wanted me to, to check my back. She still proceed to move me roughly. I was making it known it hurts and she didn't care. What crazy I met a male doctor who used to work with her at peachwood. He mention to me that she was really abusive to her patients. He saw it first hand while working with her! He even surprised she still has her license after the years of mistreatment she has done to certain patients. Please do not go to her! The people who wrote the one star reviews, y'all aren't crazy. For the people who say you haven't experienced anything abusive and mistreatment by her good for you! But let's not support nurses who do that. Let not say those people experience isn't valid what happened to them. read more

I just found these reviews. I wanted to leave one too after my experience in 2014/15 with this provider. I went in as I wanted to get a full physical and was under a lot of stress with a new job. I had developed IBS symptoms that had never plagued me before and wanted to get it checked out - as I had just had a friends mom die of colon cancer. She wouldn't let me finish a sentence, get a word out and talked down to me about my anxieties. When my blood panel came back, the office called and said we needed to set up an appointment that week to discuss results. Concerned, I asked if there was anything I should know or if I could discuss in generalities the results with Dr. Miramontes over the phone. They said no. I have to come in and have an appointment for results. I went straight to the office and asked for the results to be given to me, and I even had the paperwork of another medical provider requesting the paperwork. They acted offended about doing their jobs. The results were all basically perfect. All she wanted was another co-pay to tell me everything was fine. As if that wasn't enough, she told me my IBS was probably from holding in my anger and not confronting people??????? To top it all off-- I had a friend who was a pharmacy tech and she told me a certain way to prescribe BC pills to reduce cost. I asked the Dr. about it and she looked me up and down (I was in my nice work suit) and she told me "it looks like you Can afford it" RUN RUN FAR AWAY!!!!!!! read more

Without a doubt the worst doctor I have ever had. When I moved to the Valley I looked for a doctor that would accept my insurance, but boy I should have researched her more. I have ADD and was prescribed a certain medication similar to Ritalin. She walks in (doesn't even look me in the eyes) and tells me " I see you're taking *medication*, so how can we get you off of it?" I had been taking the medication for 6 years at that point, and she wanted to get me OFF of it! Like I was going to be cured of my ADD magically through the power of talking through it! Hey Judy, I'm sure you know more about medicine than me but why didn't you learn that ADD is a neurological condition? I truly don't know why she went into medical care if she has the worst bedside manner I've ever experienced. She doesn't care about her patients, she won't care about treating you if you visit, and she will make you dread your doctor appointments. Everytime I've had to go has made me a nervous wreck and stressed beyond belief. I've finally given up and will be switching primary care physicians soon. DO NOT BECOME A PATIENT OF JUDY MIRAMONTES! read more

I was appointed Dr Miramontes when my Primary Dr. sold his practice. I have had to see her several times. She was very short with me and argumentative. She has me do unnecessary blood test and never do I get a call when my tests are not good. If I don't chase her down all I get is a bill in the mail. I understand if there are no problems with the blood tests they dont call but she doesn't call when they are bad or need to be adjusted. I have never had a Dr. that is so disconnected from her patients. I am looking for a new primary Dr. I have BCBS does anybody have any good Dr. suggestions? My vet is better that she is. read more

I went to Amino to find another Dr. primarily because Dr. Miramontes is, without a doubt, the worse doctor I have seen in my 61 years of life. I went to Peachwood Medical because we had moved to the Fresno and I didn't know where to look to find a doctor, and a co-worker was taking his family to Peachwood (different doctor) and so I knew they would take my insurance. Peachwood Medical informed my wife and I that Dr. Miramontes was the only doctor taking new patients so we booked appointments with her that were three months down the road. We both had appointments on different dates but with both our appointments, Dr. Miramontes was impatient, asking questions, and then cutting us off before we could answer the question. My wife had had an infection in her spine the had eaten away at her vertebrae and leaving her permanently disabled, with hardware in her spine, and Dr. Miramontes would not give her the opportunity to explain what had happened - making her own assumptions of why she had a "bad back". She took me off one of my medications on the "first and only" visit I had with her. She asked me why I was taking it, and when I tried to explain why my previous doctor put me on it, she cut me off in the middle of my sentence and said I didn't need it and that she would do new blood work and if I needed it then, she would prescribe. I also had a heart medication that I called in to the pharmacy to have refilled, and the pharmacy told me she declined to approve. I found a cardiologist and made an appointment and after my visit, the cardiologist immediately put me back on the medication and was a bit shocked that she had denied the refill. I am not exaggerating when I say she was absolutely terrible with my wife and I. My wife might possible need to see her again before we can find a good doctor but hopefully not. She is uneasy about seeing her. As for me, I will not see her again, period! read more

Have to fill out a form to be reviewed by the doc to see if she even wants to take my daughter as a patient. We have excellent insurance and a whole family that you could have as patients. It has taken over a week just to get to the point where the receptionists would fill out the paper to be reviewed for a possible appointment in 3 months. Can't even schedule a backup appt for if we are not accepted by the doc because if she sees us on the schedule with someone else, she won't accept us. What a joke. read more

We have had Dr Miramontes as our doctor for many years. She is bright, cheerful, and has always been careful to provide excellent care. She knows her discipline well, and is able to give appropriate treatment as needed. She gives referrals to specialists as needed, and chooses specialist who tend well to their shared patients. I have always referred her to others who are seeking a new doctor, and will again reccommend her here! read more

She was my dr for almost 6 years and not once did she actually listen to me when I was in pain and suffering. RUN AWAY NOW. I've left the office crying and without answers every single visit for the last 2 years. She has been combative, told me I'm wrong every single time I speak, and verbatim said "we don't have time to discuss this". This woman is negligent and verbally abusive.I promise you, none of these negative reviews are exaggerating. When I had to go to urgent care due to Dr. Miramontes refusing to treat me, I was given adequate care for the first time in years and actually cried out of joy, because I was actually being listened to and treated like a human being. read more

I moved to the Central Valley, picked this doctor, as Primary care. She's rude, thoughtless, lacks in bedside manner; she should have her license to practice revoked! I'm seeking that option! I've never felt cared for by her! Save your time, you won't get the proper care you need! read more

She is knowledgable and patient. Don't know if everyone else caught her on a bad day, which we're all entitled to as humans, but I had a good experience. She got me in quickly, listened to all of my concerns, and I'm confident in her plan of care. Haven't always felt this way leaving a Doctor's office. Happy to have her as my primary. read more

WARNING. WORST DOCTOR IN FRESNO. Firstly, my entire family goes to Peachwood Medical, however, they go to a different doctor and I am stuck with this one. Their doctor is fabulous. I went to this doctor because I suffer from anxiety and depression. She was extremely rude during my first visit, and for someone with anxiety this was rough. She did give me meds, however, I was supposed to go in for a follow up appointment. I called to cancel this appointment, because of her, however, they say I never cancelled so I was charged a $35 fee. Obviously $35 is nothing so no big deal. However, to pay it they wanted me to write my card info on a piece of paper and mail it in which I don't trust. I've had my cards frauded many times and that sounds like an easy way for anyone to get my information. I have tried calling to pay over the phone but I always get put on hold for long periods of time. I figured eventually I will just drive there but it's about 30 minutes from my house and with work and being an essential employee during Covid 19, it's hard. I just got a letter in the mail that if I don't pay this $35 in the next week they will remove my ENTIRE family from peachwood. The fee was not due very long ago, and no one has tried to call me back from my many attempts to contact their office. Girl must be struggling if she's this pressed over $35 Tomorrow I will drive there to pay it simply because I don't want it to affect my family. However, this will affect my job during this time of crisis. You'd think over a little $35 she would understand it is tough times for many essential employees right now. I will never go back, and i am requesting a new doctor. read more

I would give Dr. Miramontes zero stars if it was an option. This is my first review ever of any Dr. I've had bad experiences before, but this is by far the worst experience I've ever had at a Drs office, which is why I felt the need to warn other people. From the other reviews I am now reading, looks like I'm not the only one. Wish I had come here first before going to see her. From the dates of other reviews, it looks like she's been getting away with it for years. I won't go into all the details, but like all the other reviews she has horrible bedside manner!!! She is rude, condescending, interrupts you when your speaking, talks to you like she's annoyed with your health concerns and problems. Asks you questions and then gives snarky remarks and comments. I left the visit so appalled by the way I was treated. I called my husband immediately on my cell phone in the parking lot sitting in my car trying to calm myself down. My husband told me I should go back in there and tell her off. I should have, but what would that do? But she definitely shouldn't be able to get away with it. So instead I'm writing this review. Save yourself some humiliation and find another Dr. read more

THIS REVIEW IS FOR A FIRST TIME, NEW PATIENT VISIT WITH JUDY MIRAMONTES. I typically only write about my experiences at restaurants but my experience at this location warranted a review.... I was in search of a doctor since my insurance had changed and because I had come down with flu like symptoms that wouldn't go away. I gave Peach wood a call since they were near where I lived and they got me an appointment with dr. Miramontes for the following week. I arrived on time and checked in at the front desk. I filled out paperwork and waited to be called back. I have been to many doctors offices before and so I understood I might be waiting for a while. I waited for about 50mins from my initial check-in time before I was called back. After a nurse took my blood pressure and weight, I sat in a room for the doctor to come in. As soon as she walked in, she took a seat, keeping her eyes focused on the laptop she brought in with her, and began her introduction with, "Okay,... Let's see here...." What happened to hello? My name is? Nice to meet you? I knew from then on her lack of people skills were going to make my visit an unfortunate one. After a few moments she interrupted herself and said, "New patient?... Hi I'm dr. Miramontes.... Can you explain your symptoms?" I knew she could see my name on her computer... But if she had asked me for my name or asked how my day was.... I would have felt less like a corn-fed cow on my way to the slaughter house to be made into McDonald's beef patties. Her brief and quick responses and lack of customer service gave me the feeling that I was on a conveyer belt, just another patient she needed to see quickly in order to get on to her next patient and the next patient... until she was done with her miserable day. I sat on the seat which was a bit elevated. She wanted to check my throat. I opened my mouth and naturally lifted my chin, to which she responded "bring your chin down lower, I'm down here," (Referring to her height). She then asked me if I had had a flu shot. I told her I hadn't and she repeated, "you work with people and you haven't had a flu shot?" I don't deal with people's smart remarks regarding my health.... I should've walked out then. I responded to her question by telling her I don't typically get sick. She proceeded to knock on the table twice for me (saving me from jinxing myself I suppose) the same table that held her laptop. The same laptop she maintained her gaze on, lest she have to look at me and acknowledge my humanity. As if it couldn't get any worse, she told me she would prescribe me medication. Her final words were awkward, and by that I mean I don't know how or when she said good bye. I work with people and I'm not an idiot; I can pick up social cues like the next person. She told me she would prescribe the medication, I responded with, "Thank you" (I don't know why) and then she left the room and closed the door. Mind you, SHE left and CLOSED THE DOOR. I sat there for a few minutes and was wondering what the next process was. Will someone be returning to ask me to set up a follow up appointment? Would they actually ask if I had any questions? Would they walk me out? It dawned on me that a formal good bye was not feasible for this facility. I walked outside and asked a nurse if I needed further assistance or if I was free to go? She chuckled, asked another nurse, and they both chuckled together. I walked back in the room but left the door open. I heard one of the nurses then ask the doctor, "Our new patient in the back room wants to know if he needs anything else or if he's good to go, LOL". The doctor then replied "I told him I was sending his RX to the pharmacy. He's good to go." At that point the two nurses proceeded to laugh together. I walked out of the room, walked passed them, and left. I work with people so I understand how it can be. It can be exhausting at times. And sometimes you just have to wait (50 minute wait left me unbothered). But the way Judy made me feel... It was unsettling. I had pathetically made a list on my phone about questions I had for her regarding my health and guidance I was seeking. I thought that's what people did with family doctors. And perhaps they were anticipating me to make a follow-up appointment (lmao). I work in close contact with doctors too; they aren't supposed to make you feel like crap after you leave their office. I regret having billed my insurance to see her. I regret having paid my $35 copay. I regret not having looked up the plethora of negative reviews on this place (and her!). Don't be like me and ignore the reviews. They're here for a reason. read more

I get along with most people, but Dr. Miramontes was quite rude and condescending. Every time I have gone into her office she seems that she's trying to get me out as soon as possible. When asking questions about my symptoms at my last visit, she impatiently interrupted me and told me that she was still talking. I proceeded to tell her that I was considering emdr therapy for a few trauma symptoms following a car accident and she said in a condescending tone "whatever works for you". If you want to feel listened to and treated with care, I wouldn't suggest going to this doctor. read more

Had a not so great experience with her with my first pregnancy. I had hyperemesis gravidarum and she did nothing about it just let me be sick. I lost 30 pounds during my pregnancy. Since it was my first I didn't know any better. I went with a different MD the next time and he was appalled that she allowed me to be that sick without interventions. Once the baby was born she kept trying to give me unsolicited advice on how to raise the baby. She has no kids. She should stick to medical not psychosocial. There's no option for zero stars. read more

Worst chair side manner!! If I didn't have an hmo I would have switched by now but I have to wait until the first of the month! And her office is always behind, where is the customer service read more

NEW PATIENT VISIT! YOU ARE BEING WARNED! She was extremely rude and condescending. She kept cutting me off, removing history from my medical record, and accused me of not getting my lab work done. The last 2 primary care providers I had both had moved so she was my third primary care doctor in a year. She stated she could see I have been "office hopping" . She started asking me about things that were clearly in my medical record. I had an MRI back in 2006 that said I had degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease in my spine. She removed arthritis from my record because she didnt have access to the MRI! Just because you don't have access doesn't mean you get to be an asshole and remove history from my chart! She started asking me about my depression and anxiety and started rapid firing questions at me without letting me finish answering. I stopped talking to her and just started answering yes or no because my options were to shut down on her or tell her off. She said she was going to refer me back to a GI doctor just because I get nauseous sometimes. None of my other primary care physicians have had an issue with giving me prn Zofran. She treated me like I went in there asking for pain pills. I had labs drawn in April. Apparently the previous primary care physician office hadn't entered the results into the EPIC system (EPIC is the computer charting system all Community providers use). I told her I had already had them drawn. So she says "well when you decide to have them done you can come back". I told her again "I already had them done, due to my insurance I had them drawn at Saint Agnes instead of Quest labs." So she huffs and shoves a medical release form in front of me. When she was done she leaves, shuts the door and doesn't say whether a nurse will be back or not. One comes back and hands me a paper saying I need to lose weight. Never did we talk about my weight. I am an RN. I would never talk to or treat a patient the way that she talked to and treated me. I deal with doctors all the time at work and I don't allow them to be condescending or rude either. If they try it I give it right back to them. I had never had the experience of dealing with a rude doctor as a patient though and it was upsetting. I will be reporting her behavior. Do NOT choose this lady as your provider. You will be cheating yourself of proper treatment. read more

I have had this doctor for 3 years now, as of today she is fired as my primary. This past week I went in for some heart issues and symptoms. Well it took 4 days to even get in to see the cardiologist specialist-- because of lack of referral from her office. I had to go in personally every day to ask for updates because the phone lines either hang up on you or return your call within days. I left multiple messages for her and was told she would be out for about 5 days--?? horrible patient care. I luckily work for a hospital so i was able to see a cardiologist. My job needed forms signed by my physician clearing me to go back to work, well her office informed me A WEEK LATER, Dr. Miramontes was reviewing my forms but needed $25 per signature before she could fax me anything in order for me to return to work as her note had stated! Wow- needless to say I lost my cool-- the Cardiologist filled out my forms for FREE and got me back to work on time. I am done with this physician and anyone trying to look for a primary should look elsewhere. She doesn't make time for her patients, its clearly greed at this point in her career. read more

Worst doctor I have ever been to. No bedside manner, she's rude and condescending. Felt insulted every time I left.

I went in about a week ago, I waited about an hour in the office (first time patient) My husband is in the military and needs me to get this EFMP packet done and send it to where he is stationed. Anyways she said they don't do the packet there which is fine. Any time she asked a question I'd try to answer but she would begin speaking over me, at one point I looked at her and said I was talking can I finish what I'm saying. She looked over the packet kept repeating they don't do those there and she's never seen one before, which is fine. She handed me the packet and asked what I wanted to do, to which I replied I want to go home and pick up my kids the only reason I came in was for the packet, in the middle of that sentence she yet again interrupted. I called my husband to see what he wanted to do after that, during that phone call she kept repeating how they don't fill out the packet and such WHILE I'm on the phone. As I stood up to leave she stood up and repeated how she's never seen it and asked the form name "dd" and she took a step forward and demanded "here give me the packet" and went to take it out of my hand without me even handing it over. I pulled the packet back and folded it in half and said you don't do these packets here so there is no need to try to snatch it out of my hand. She was very rude I was possibly thinking for coming in again cause I thought maybe she was having a bad day or was under a lot of stress but by the looks of the reviews she wasn't.. read more

Wow. Bed side manner was absolutely awful. She does all the talking and minimal listening. I have never felt so humiliated in my life! Can't somebody tell this lady how mean she is?? Feeling sad read more

Changed insurance and had to wait 3 months to get an appointment for my son and I. The office had an appointment for me but not my son (3yrs) so we had to wait an additional 3 months to get him seen. He was healthy or I would have gone to urgent care. Finally the appointment date comes and we meet Dr. Miramontes. She asked me at least 5 one right after the other and when I was trying to answer she directed my answers and felt like she was rushing me through. She clearly wasn't even listening to my answers because she suggested that I do things with my son that we have been doing for years. I asked her about a spot he has on his shoulder and she gave me the medical term, I asked what that was but she didn't answer. Instead distracted me by frustrating me more. We waited basically 6 months for this appointment and got nothing done! I left feeling anxiety ridden and frustrated, the complete opposite of how a doctor should make you feel. We are changing doctors, I really wish I would have looked up reviews for Dr. Miramontes before we went. Lesson learned and you have been warned! read more

"Doctor" Miramontes WAS my physician for many years. Not only mine in fact, but my mother, father and sister as well. Throughout those years, I had always felt she was a little harsh with the way she talked to me in particular, constantly cutting me off and making me feel rushed out of her way..but convinced myself perhaps I was just being sensitive. My dad was the first to switch doctors. He was fed up with having to always wait more than 45min, just to be escorted to an exam room to wait another 20min. Then it seemed not one visit could go by that I would leave happy. She would literally argue with me about what she had told me during a previous visit..uh, I'm sorry, fairly certain YOU are my ONLY Doctor, I'm not going to get confused about the information you either tell me or fail to tell me...and I am only one of hundreds of unfortunate patients of yours. But apparently the very thought of this woman being wrong would be absurd. She then misdiagnosed my infant son with colic..simply because he wouldn't stop crying when she would try to soothe him (can't blame the poor kid). I ended up going to Children's for a second opinion, where we eventually figured out he not only had reflux, but a serious milk allergy. I finally had had enough this past December. I took my now 3 year old son in for an appointment (due to an emergency room visit that previous day) for seizure type symptoms. I signed us in, and gave the receptionist our new secondary insurance card. She instantly gave it back to me and informed me the doctor would not be seeing us. She explained even though I had a our regular, perfectly acceptable primary insurance, she would not see us if she knows we have that particular secondary. I was completely floored. She didn't even have the decency to come out and say it to my face. Our family doctor, who had been 'treating' my family for 15+ years. This wasn't a case of the sniffles, my toddler is showing signs of SEIZURES. She very well could have ignored my secondary insurance. They actually informed us of that after we left, but not before they told me to CANCEL my secondary. Then, as if the experience wasn't insulting enough.. My mother (who had actually had the best relationship with this doctor) received a dismissal letter. Why may you ask?? Because my mother stuck up for me. The recording that plays over and over while you are on hold with this joke of a practice says that the doctors at Peachwood are there to meet your needs including mentally, physiologically, and spiritually. That's an out right lie. Not one of my family members will ever be a patient of that woman again. read more

I was a patient of Dr Miramontes for several years during my initial years of starting a family. She delivered my first son and all seemed well despite her poor social skills and cold disposition. When I became pregnant with my second son three years later, I regrettably returned to her care. She consistently dismissed my complaints of feeling excruciating pain during my final trimester. She brushed off my concerns as "normal pregnancy pains." She advised me to take walks and have sex in efforts to expedite labor. When I begged her to schedule a c-section, she told me that she wouldn't be able to in the upcoming week because she had plans with her mother. Frustrated, upset and feeling in despair, I sought out another OBGYN the next morning who performed an ultra sound and immediately noticed that my baby was breech. I was then sent to the hospital where an emergency c section was performed. There were other noted complications from my pregnancy and my son was born vision impaired. Although, I am not certain that his disability is a direct result of the poor care I was provided by Dr Miramontes, I will always regret not seeking another doctor much sooner. She is a horrible doctor and a heartless human being. read more