Dr. Witman is a most caring doctor who is well-versed in a large sweep of medical issues. She is…read morealways digging into new medical research because of her inate curiosity and to help her patients. She is thorough in her assessment, organized to help you find specialists if she sees the need to refer you. Best of all, she is a caring doctor who takes her time to review your concerns with you and guides you to better health outcomes.

Dr. Amy Witman is a smart, attentive physician who listens carefully, and is most caring and…read moreresponsive to patient concerns. She stays up-to-date on medical research and has phoned me with additional info after following up on several of my appointments with further research on a related topic. In this era of changing healthcare, we definitely want our doctors' knowledge to be growing with the times. Dr. Witman is an exceptional physician who is tenacious in her resolve to figure out the best way to help her patients. I appreciate the lengths she has gone to - to maximize my health. Besides further research, she has referred me to specialists who she communicated with, and advocated for me when she didn't think a specialist was treating my case with the urgency she felt it warranted. She has also helped interpret other doctors' notes, lab reports & x-rays for me so that I understood what they meant. Availability has been so valuable. Every time I have called her office with some ailment, I have been able to get in to see the doctor that day. When I have sent Dr. Witman an email summarizing visits with specialists...she responded off-hours even if it was a weekend or evening. Her responses were very detailed indicating that she has studied the results from the various specialists. She truly is dedicated to delivering the highest quality personal healthcare.

Dr Martin is the most professional and caring physicians I have ever known. Sharp healthcare is…read moreextremely lucky to have him as one of their treating physicians. In my profession I deal with many physicians where I see their true reason for practicing medicine covering the range of true healers on one side to greedy money grabbers on the other. Dr. Martin is a gifted healer and looks at his patients as family. I have witnessed him multiple times going the extra mile without a thought on how it might inconvenience him or his family.

I went to see Dr. Martin 2 weeks ago in San Diego, and was deeply impressed with his patience,…read morelistening, care and advice for treatment of several issues. His empathy is clear and his knowledge is stellar. I would recommend Dr. Martin to anyone who wants a caring and outstanding doctor for care and diligence. He responds to email messages quickly via the Sharp Reese-Stealy portal as well, which makes it convenient to reach him.

A Rare, Exceptional Physician…read more I've known Dr. Kipper nearly 40 years, and his medical expertise is rarely paralleled. What makes him stand out is his commitment to his patients--he takes full ownership of their care, making thoughtful decisions rather than automatically referring to specialists. In a healthcare world where personal connections are often lost, Dr. Kipper brings care back into healthcare. As a concierge patient, I value the time he invests in thinking through issues and offering real, personalized care. My family, including my 90-year-old mother, trusts him completely, and his dedication is worth every penny. In our long experience, if you're looking for a doctor who combines deep knowledge with genuine compassion, Dr. Kipper hits the highest mark. Mark J. Adler, M.D. Director WebMD (19 years until 2017) Director and founder (1991-2014) UCSD Cancer Center in Encinitas Training: B.A. Yale; Medicine: Univ of Penn

I would recommend Dr Kipper as he is a very good doctor. The first time I met him he impressed me…read moreas a very caring doctor who I wanted to see again.

***please note: I am re-posting this review because Yelp's filter unfairly hid my review,…read moreapparently thinking that it was bogus. I can assure you I am not related to the doctor, he's not my friend, and I have nothing to do with his business! I put a lot of time and thought into this review, and I only did it to tell the truth.*** I could not disagree more with the firsrt reviewer. I think Dr. Rathbun is outstanding. Dr. Rathbun has been my family's physician for half a decade now, and I have nothing but good things to say. Dr. Rathbun has a quiet and gentle manner that puts children (and nervous adults) at ease. He is never pompous, abrupt, or condescending, which are traits one unfortunately sees sometimes in doctors who graduate from the best medical schools (Dr. R went to UCSD). Instead, he is patient, courteous, and calm, and appears genuinely concerned about his patients' well-being. In my experience, he approaches the patient's concerns with the seriousness appropriate to the occasion, but is never without a genuine smile and a bit of humor to lighten the mood. The first reviewer said that Dr. Rathbun rashly blurted out to her mother that she "may have cancer when there was nothing to indicate this." I mean no disrespect to that reviewer, but I find that very hard to believe; it just doesn't square at all with my experience. Here's an example: in infancy, my daughter experienced a series of unexplained ilnesses and multiple bouts of pneumonia. People started throwing around the "C" word, so when I approached Dr. Rathbun about an underlying cause, I was really scared. (Dr. Rathbun had already suggested we consider a more comprehensive approach to find out what was going on.) Dr. Rathbun was not alarmist at all. He calmly listened to my concerns, reviewed my daughter's medical history, then helped me formulate a plan for invesitgation and eventual diagnosis. Happily, it turned out she does not have cancer, but a condition that more or less resolves itself by adulthood and can be managed in the meantime with proper prevention. Throughout the diagnostic process, Dr. Rathbun was always available with a calm, practical, and reassuring response to the changing information. Here's another: a while ago, I began experiencing pressure and pain that started to interfere with my ability to run and carry the kids. Being a lifelong runner and a mother, I was worried. Of course when I finally went to see Dr. Rathbun, I was worried about the big C. As always, Dr. Rathbun calmly and patiently listened to my symptoms, asked pertinent questions, conducted a thorough exam, and then devised a plan of testing and diagnosis, starting with the simplest and most obvious and working up from there. Never once did he say, "Oh, my God, I think you have cancer!" or anything so ridiculous. He must have read that fear on my face, though, because at the close of the visit, he said with a smile, "And no, I don't think it's cancer. Nothing in your symptoms or your exam suggests that." Finally, even my husband, who HATES going to the doctor and avoids it until a body part is falling off, likes Dr. Rathbun. He was a little leery before his first visit; he said, "Isn't he a baby doctor?" But after Dr. Rathbun helped resolve a long-standing elbow problem that had plagued him for months and interfered with his push-ups, he agreed that Dr. Rathbun is pretty great. In short, in my opinion Dr. Rathbun is an excellent pediatrician and family practitioner, and I would highly recommend him.

Dr. Rathbun was kind, patient, and insightful when it came to a difficult conversation regarding my…read moremother's memory loss. He is thorough and an excellent clinician. He took time to answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend him.

My entire family wants to thank Dr Hutchison and her office for the compassionate and excellent…read morecare of us all. The Doctor's advice about managing the care of our 93 year old mother with dementia, experience with elder care and medication advice for mom's anxiety and sleep were a godsend. If it wasnt for Dr Hutchison's devoted care, mom would not have been able to stay in the comfort of her own home.

I have never left a review for a service provider who cannot even reply because of privacy laws . I…read morenevertheless feel compelled to express my appreciation for how Dr Hutchison has cared for me and my family for decades. Thank you for your skill, caring and the wonderful service of your staff. Bob

Saw Dr. G today. She is a very educated and intelligent doctor. She is helping me with several…read morehealth issues very successfully. Dr. G has a great personality so it is very easy to discuss my problems. Also, the office staff is very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Perlman Clinic in Carlsbad.

Great visit with Dr. G. Her approach to medicine really suits me. Other than covering all the…read moreessentials, she is zeroed in on how we live as the most important element in keeping fit, from how/what we eat, stay active, and eliminate wastes and non-essentials. Since seeing her, I've improved noticeably in areas of my personal concerns.

Dr. Szmidt has been my Primary Care Physician since around 2007. She has always gone above and…read morebeyond to take great care of my medical needs. I just wanted to share my appreciation for being such a great Doctor and always being there for me. She has also referred me to other great physicians that specialize in areas of my medical care. I appreciate her many years of dedication and first rate care she has always extended to me. "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart.

I just started seeing Dr. Szmidt and I have to say she is a no-nonsense type of doctor. She will…read morecall you out and things and at the same time be very kind and caring. She will makes sure that you get what is needed for your healthcare. Her front desk staff/nurses are terrific and very accommodating if there is something that you might need help on. Charity has been a wonderful to work with and really does get back to you if you need. I would recommend this office if you are need of a GP. Note: They are not on the new Scripps computer system yet, so her appointments will not be seen on your My Scripps app. Hopefully soon!

great dr, focused and to the point with great skills. Dr. Ko is always very thorough and his follow…read moreup and referalls are fantastic. Great Dr.!

Dr Ko is very thorough and professional. His office staff is pleasant. I trust Dr Koread more

I've been seeing Doctor Olafson for over a year now and my first experience with her was great. I…read morefelt heard and understood for the first time in years. Within the last few months, I feel like I've seen a different side of her and her office. And it's not positive. I'm a self-pay patient and have been since the beginning of my time with Doctor Olafson. I've stated it in every visit I've had with her. Recently, she keeps telling me that my prescription isn't "covered" and neglected to do her research when ordering blood tests, making sure I could afford them. Although I made a following appointment with her last year for this current year, her office asked me whether or not I had made an annual appointment for a follow up and I had to tell them, that yes, I did. So, somewhere, someone isn't doing their job and I am falling through the cracks. I no longer feel heard or that I matter to Doctor Olafson and her staff. I will be looking elsewhere for care.

As a cancer survivor I have met more doctors in my life than most people, and can spot the great…read moreones from the so, so ones pretty quickly. Dr. Olafson has a passion for healing and looks at the whole person to come up with the best strategy for improving health and managing disease. She uses a wonderful approach of combining subscription medicines with natural substances to achieve powerful results. If you feel like your current physician is not getting you to your maximum health, you would be well served to make an appointment.