I had an amazing experience with this doctor! After incredibly painful procedure last April that…read moredidn't yield the results I was hoping for I decided to give it another try. I had surgery with him on Thursday and I'm ready to go back to the gym on Saturday! He is a skilled surgeon with excellent credentials. I would only go to him in the future for any of these types of problems.

I'd like to thank Dr. Worsey and Susan at the front desk for squeezing me in with such short…read morenotice. Dr. Worsey took the time to answer my questions and took great care of me like always

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

What a great office to have the privilege to go to. Dr Olafson took her time with my sister and…read morewas very thorough and proactive in meeting the needs of the moment. Carol, the office receptionist has been outstanding and gone above and beyond with correspondence and follow-up. Grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of Dr Olafson's practice.

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.

I saw Lynette Williamson for a year in San Diego as a holistic doctor.even though I had the best…read moredoctors available to me. I found Dr Williamson to be a very inspiring doctor, and very caring and thorough in her check ups of me. Evan Sachs

I never given a poor review before but feel compelled to do so here. I don't want anyone to have to…read morego through what I am going through. I went in for my first 10 pass ozone therapy session two weeks ago. Halfway through the procedure, another doctor came in to take over from Doctor Williamson. It was clear that the new doctor was being trained. Doctor Williamson stayed in the room to supervise. Once the procedure was over, they left me unsupervised with the needle still in my arm. After a few minutes, my arm started to throb. A few minutes later, I started calling out for someone to get the needle out. It took another 10 minutes for the new doctor and Steven to come in and tend to me. The new doctor took the needle out and did a poor job of wrapping my arm. The compression bandage came off before she even left the room. When I got home, the gauze was bloody. Since the procedure two weeks ago, my arm has been in terrible condition and I am in severe pain. I am unable to use my arm at all - I can't even pick up a glass of water. I am going to my primary care physician today - she is concerned that I have nerve damage. I have messaged Dr. Williamson twice and Steven is the one who called me back. I want to talk to a doctor, not the office manager. I wish I would have checked the other Yelp reviews - if I had, I would not have gone to this doctor. It is also odd that Dr Williamson is the only person with a background on the website. What is the background of the other doctor? What is Steven's background? Why is he giving me nutritional advise? I went to Dr. Williamson with the hope of improving my condition. Two weeks later, I am in a much worse place physically and mentally.

Correctly diagnosed my hip issues, unlike another doctor who has high ratings on Yelp. Office staff…read moreis truly kind, welcoming, lovely. Dr Ambach is such a FIND. I've told her many times: Dr Ambach, so very grateful for your care and skill.

I received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in my right knee from Dr. Ambach 9 months ago…read more After several surgeries since 1997, physical therapy, steroid injections, etc., my next surgical option is a partial knee replacement. I was not ready for that type of surgery and that is when I was informed receiving PRP injections could give me more time for the inevitable. I really didn't expect that this treatment would relieve the amount of pain it provided. My non-surgical treatments in the past have not provided relief for more than a few weeks. It has now been 9 months and my pain is and continues to be so much better. I went from barely moving around the house to being able to walk 5+ miles a day with no inflammation, stiffness or pain. As for the office itself, the staff are so friendly and welcoming, greeting you as soon as you enter the door. I appreciate the professionalism, atmosphere and attentiveness the staff provides.

Dr. Kakimoto has been my (Male-50's) PCP for over a decade and I am very happy with the care…read moreprovided by her. Dr. Kakimoto is thorough, always takes her time to explain things and patiently answers any questions I have. I never felt rushed, quite the opposite. It is indeed challenging to schedule an appointment within a reasonably short amount of time with any of the MDs, I attribute that to the general shortage in MDs and nothing specific to Dr. Kakimoto. She was always there for me when I specifically asked to be seen by her for more critical (in my opinion) issues. Thank you Dr. Kakimoto!!!

First time meeting her after complaining of left side leg pain and debilitation, she had me go…read morehome, told me I probably had Covid and that I looked seriously Ill and to go home and rest. Really? What doctor tells this to a patient? Blood work ordered but no focus on my leg pain. No X-ray or MRI offered. She said if I still felt sick to go to ER? Second time meeting with her. She was once again dismissive, somewhat rude, showing no empathy or compassion. I felt like I was taking up her time in her busy day. She never was able to help me (with pain in left leg, hip area). She took all I said personally and defensive. Aren't doctors supposed to be trained or educated to deal with patients under pain? Again, No regard to pain I was having. No X-ray or MRI was offered. I had to ask for a physical therapy referral via online. I felt like I was diagnosing myself. She told me she didn't need new patients if I left and that she was one of the partners. Wow. Doctors need CARE model training or a refresher course if they want to keep their patients. She had the worst medical professional manners. Her words were just plain mean. No attempt on her part to create a relationship with a new patient. Very disappointing.

OVER BILLING: Kara their billing coordinator will not take responsibility for billing issues and…read morehas alienated me over $50 because she won't fix their issue with Aetna. Aetna pays NCFMG over $500/visit and each visit I paid my PCP copay of $20. Yet the billing went through as if I saw a specialist ($45 copay) and I only saw a PA, plus North Coast doesn't have specialist they only do Primary Care. This was all because the doctors were listed incorrectly on the bill sent to Aetna. So I called Kara a few times, and I called Aetna a few times and then I put them on a conference call together, and then I followed up with Aetna several times to make sure they were fixing the issue. So after about 4 hours of my time and Kara blaming Aenta and Aetna blaming her I had to give up. And I had a final call with Kara and said there is no way I am paying the $50 because this was billed wrong, just on principal I can't and won't pay it. I can't believe I am ending a 10 year relationship with NCFMG who gets paid $500+ every time I visit over $50 I was wrongly charged for, that is brilliant customer service and a fantastic business model. Note for NCFMG if you even read these reviews: PA Noel and PA Morrison are setup incorrectly with Aetna. They had 2 profiles, one with UCSD and one without. Aetna billing uses the one without which makes them unrecognized so they bill as a specialist. So why don't you call Aetna and fix it before you have more patients leave you over erroneous billing.

I hadn't seen my PCP, Dr. Amy Kakimoto, in over a decade, but I was so happy to find out she's…read morestill at North Coast Family Medical Group. Life happens, and I'd put off routine check-ups for far too long, but I recently decided to schedule an appointment for blood work and had a list of questions, along with a need for some advice and recommendations. Scheduling was a breeze. Their patient portal is user-friendly, and the response time was surprisingly quick. Despite my last-minute request, they managed to fit me in. In the past it would take me months to see my PCP. This was a big improvement. Everything, from lab work requests to accessing clinical notes and instructions is automated in their system, so there's no hassle. On the day of my appointment, I was pleased to find plenty of parking, even on a busy weekday afternoon, which is always a plus. The clinic looks amazing and they've clearly made major renovations. The space is bright, modern, open, and spotless, with an inviting atmosphere. The staff were professional, warm, and attentive. From the receptionists to the medical assistants, everyone made me feel welcomed. During my appointment, Dr. Kakimoto addressed all of my questions and concerns with patience and detail. Even though the visit lasted only about 30 minutes, I left feeling reassured, informed, and optimistic about my health. I also love the reminder texts and emails! So helpful especially when you have so much going on. All your clinical notes are available in their patient portal app for easy access as well as all your medical records, tests, and more. I highly recommend Dr. Amy Kakimoto and North Coast Family Medical Group to anyone looking for quality care.

I recently had an emergency appendectomy and hernia repair at the same time. I was admitted to…read moreScripps Encinitas on Friday evening, had surgery Saturday morning led by Dr Galloway, and was home by 3 pm Saturday only taking two Tylenol post surgery. Dr Galloway and team were as efficient and effective as one could ask for. I thank them and highly recommend.

Simply the best. Dr. Galloway did open inguinal hernia surgery on me three weeks ago, and I could…read morenot be more pleased. I experience no significant pain--a testament to his skill and attention to detail. I am recovering quickly, doing everything a normally do, and in another week am told I can return to the gym and swimming. Dr. Galloway is one of the finest surgeons in the region, his staff are helpful and supportive throughout the process. The nurses and staff at Scripps hospital in Encinitas were uniformly superb. My operation was at 8:30 a.m., and I was home and comfortable by 11. I took a few Tylenol the first couple of days and never even needed the prescription pain relievers the hospital provided. If you live in Southern California and need a skilled and experienced surgeon, do yourself a favor and talk to Dr. Galloway.