Great Dr! Really cares about my mom. Listens to her concerns and has taken such good care of her…read morethrough a valve replacement and pacemaker placement. She is almost deaf and he is so patient with her. His office staff is also caring and patient

My husband has been a patient of Dr. Whitwam for over 2 years. He is an excellent doctors. He cared…read morefor my husband in Scripps ICU and then as outpatient. He can come across as brusque but he really isn't. I consider him an honest and caring doctor. His office staff is top notch. Waiting time is minimal, they respond quickly to any message or concern, follow up in a timely manner when needed. I trust Dr. Whitwam and highly recommend him.

What can I not say about Dr.Cohen!…read more Extremely efficient, smart, and productive Dr! He cares deeply for his patients and you can see that through his communication styles. If you message the office they message back! If you have an emergency they are there to help you! From ordering test, to medications this Dr. seems to be on point! As a patient I need communication from my Dr and guidance. I need someone I trust and know is gonna do what's best for me.. That's Dr.Cohen and his staff! They are absolutely wonderful! Thank you Dr. Cohen for being a fantastic doctor and thank you for helping me so much!

I was looking for a cardiologist that specialized in Arrhythmia…read more After glancing through numerous websites , my eye caught the Cardiac Arrhythmia Association in La Jolla After looking at the physicians bio , I decided to give them a call. A lady answered the phone. Now I don't know about you, I like to be greeted with good afternoon, good morning o just good anything. I dismissed the harsh hello and I went on to ask the types of insurance they accepted. The response was " we accept hundreds ". I was now more excited .so I asked if they took my type of insurance.. she said that a physician had to refer me, we haven't gotten that far yet. I asked if they were in or outside my network when these unkind words came out of her mouth" well then usually like to see their own people". First I was completely confused. Their own people? I asked myself. What is that mean I thought to myself. Since I could not come up with a logical explanation I had to ask. What did that mean She replied . The Naval hospital. They like to send their people to naval hospital. The word their people did not sit well with me I explained to her I was not a prime patient and by now I had lost my flair I felt uncomfortable frankly . Like some thing was the matter with my kind of people I am no different than the next person I am proud spouse of an active military . I am proud of my husband and frankly the insurance tricare is known to be one of the best groups Regardless of being a prime which is HMO or select (PPO) people need to be careful with their delivery do not label me before you get to know me My advice for those physicians that trust their practice to employees who answer the calls is that don't put your trust in them . Because you just lost a patient In these times of uncertainty, despair , and people calling for justice and fair treatment teach your people the same And as far as for the young lady, although you though you knew all your plans , you couldn't differentiate prime from select Nice job. Next time when you pick up the phone learn to smile , people do pick up on your bad juju

I like Dr Goldberg he seems to take a real interest in his patients. I have to knock off a star…read morefor trying to reach his office . They are supposed to be back in office at 2:15 i needed something urgently and it's 4 o'clock and I still can't reach. All I get is answering service that can't even relay a message to call me back. This is of of ridiculous for heart patients imo.

Dr. Goldberg really is a great doctor and super nice as well. Everybody in the office is just as…read morefriendly and helpful as can be. They keep the office well air conditioned and they even have candies at the front desk to nibble on. Best news of all came today when my significant other found out that his heart test results (Echocardiogram) went from 35% heart function to 60% in one year! Everybody just couldn't believe it. My significant other is a walking miracle with his heart failure. The doctor and the employees have never seen anything like it. This was the best news today and we all hugged and cried. Our prayers have well exceeded our expectations and our wildest dreams.

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

Best doctor in town my SIL was in a fall & had a skull & brain injuries due to a fall & he was…read moreattended & Dr. Udani did his surgery / all went well He explained all after surgery & we need another surgery to put back skull flap back & we hope to get it completed back by same Dr. will definitely recommend Dr. Udani

There are no words strong enough to fully express my gratitude for Dr. Udani. This wasn't just a…read moremedical procedure for me -- it was a moment in my life where I needed hope, healing, and trust. And Dr. Udani gave me all of that, and more. From the first time we met, I knew I was in the best hands. They listened to my fears, and treated me like a human being, not just a case or a number. In a time filled with uncertainty, Dr. Udani brought calm, clarity, and compassion. The surgery was a turning point in my life. Thanks to their skill, care, and dedication, I'm not only healing physically -- I'm also feeling like myself again. I wake up every day feeling grateful for the work they did and the kindness they showed throughout the entire process. To say Dr. Udani is a gifted surgeon is an understatement. They are a healer in every sense of the word -- technically brilliant, deeply caring, and completely devoted to their patients. From the bottom of my heart: thank you, Dr. Udani and all of your staff. You didn't just fix what was broken. You helped give me my life back.

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.

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'm a retired nurse and Dr Saifi has been my primary care doctor since he joined the Santee…read morepractice. I'm 80 years old and have multiple health conditions that require careful monitoring. At every visit he goes over my chart throughly and address each and every issue. He uses up to date, evidence based practice to direct his care. He takes the time to answer questions and explain his advice. I am very happy with the care I have received and the caring he has consistently shown to me. I Highly recommend him.

Dr. Saife is the the rudest doctor I have ever seen. I have heard him many times be rude to other…read morewomen and kind to men. On my last visit he actually told me there was" nothing wrong with me" This is after I have been having a GI problem for the last 5 years that is getting worst. I also saw a bad GI..Dr,Reddy. Both of these should of helped me. I think Saife just likes men...Women stay away. Reddy is to busy.

Everything. Dr. Listens, evaluates, and if required a…read moresteroid injection. Personally he is an easy physician to speak with

Another Five Star review for Dr. Glazener…read more My personal care physician referred me to him for cortisone-type injections in my neck vertabrae. I thought it unusual for the first appointment to be at Grossmont Hospital, but I showed up on time, registered with staff, showed ID, got a wristband, and sat in a waiting area for a few minutes. I was at first surprised then pleased that this appointment was not a "getting to know you" type, but was for the injection itself. Dr. Glazener reviewed my past history with Scripps (which I provided), asked me several pertinent questions, then agreed that I would benefit from the injection. Although Dr. Glazener seemed quite pleasant, the flouroscope technician did not. The injection was not a comfortable procedure frankly, but it didn't take more than a few minutes. In addition to being a very personable physician, Dr. Glazener is very skilled at this delicate procedure. About three days later I noticed a great deal of improvement in flexibility and a moderate reduction in pain. I reported this to Dr. Glazener who thought I would benefit further from a second injection. I agreed, and it will be done in about a week. I certainly recommend Dr. Glazener for this type of procedure. As a side note, I was not charged for parking in the hospital parking structure.