Very good friend of mine and always takes care of my health needs. His staff has also been very kind to me and always works with with my insurance. Thank you very much Amir read more

I had the most awful experience with a medical provider and clinic I've had in a very long time at The Doctor's Office today, which is the new business name for this office. with Dr. Sanjay Rajpara and his office staff! I made this appointment to get a disabled placard form completed and arrived with the form that required only the doctor's signature, a check in a box, and clinic information. I was told by office staff there was a fee for completing forms. I said that was illegal, medical providers cannot charge for eligibility forms or charge over what they bill insurance. The staff person said I would have to talk with the doctor about that. While I was in the waiting area, office staff came out with my supporting documents to inform me that the doctor doesn't do Social Security forms. Dumbfounded, I told her those documents are from Social Security and they provide the information the doctor needs to sign the DMV form I brought in. She said again I would need to talk with the doctor. When I was brought back to the exam room and Dr. Sanjay came in, we discussed medications and referrals. He asked why I hadn't followed up with referrals,. I told him the providers were still waiting for supporting documents from their office. When I tried to find emails I had sent to their referral coordinator, he said there wasn't time. Then we discussed the DMV form I had for him to sign. He said there would be a fee. I said it's illegal to charge me for that. Dr. Sanjay said he just works there and I'd have to take that up with the clinic owner. I asked if he was a licensed physician and he said he was. I stated he needs to know then that it is illegal to charge me for the form. Then Dr. Sanjay said he doesn't do that form, and I told him that it's him, my primary, who is required to complete it. This is a form that doctors complete all the time. Dr. Sanjay insisted he can't sign, saying the NP who saw me there before hadn't made a note relating to disability. I responded that we had discussed the issue. I had several injuries and a long medical history related to disability, a service dog, and we had already discussed some symptoms and issues related to my disabilities during both this visit and my previous visits with the NP. I reiterated that everything needed was in the disability determination documents I provided. I then attempted to call my UCSD doctors to see if they could quickly provide further disability documentation to The Doctor's Office. Dr. Sanjay walked out of the room. I was on the phone with my UCSD doc's staff, crying, when an older woman came in the room and told me to leave. I continued on the phone and explained my other doctor could send something and I wasn't done with my appointment, the doctor had just walked out on me. She began yelling, and Dr. Sanjay was yelling at her to take my phone away from me. The older woman said if I didn't leave she would call the police so I told her she could do that, but she said she wasn't going to do that. She and Dr. Sanjay were yelling and I told them to calm down and reiterated that what they were doing was wrong. The older woman told a younger staff person to bring the next patient in the room! She came back with a male patient, they walked right into the private exam room where I was still seated on the exam table, crying. I again said what they were doing was illegal. The male patient had the nerve to tell me he's there for his appointment. I told him that the way they are treating him is also illegal, they cannot bring him in the room with me. He left the room, but the older staff person stayed there yelling at me and yelling back and forth with Dr. Sanjay. I continued talking on my phone with the UCSD medical staff person and arranged to be seen there instead. I left the office and proceeded to file formal complaints. All of this, from the fees for forms to the rude and dehumanizing treatment of patients and ignorance regarding forms and documentation, to their patient privacy violations is illegal. What an awful group of people pretending to be caring medical professionals! read more

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So incredibly disappointed that this is the primary assigned to me. They are retired and I've never been able to meet them which means every time I go, I see a different physician assistant who has no idea about my medical history. Just called to make an appointment after leaving urgent care and was told that if I didn't have the paperwork referral from urgent care saying I needed to see my primary, then I couldn't make an appointment to see my primary?!? They're my primary. I should be able to make an appointment for whatever reason. Also was told I need to bring the urgent care documents to my appointment, which makes sense. When I asked for their email to send them the paperwork, the front desk woman on the phone said they don't have one. Which is a lie. I emailed them my paperwork in July when I was there last. Incredibly unorganized and they make you feel like a burden. I feel like it's a huge scam. How is the primary care physician retired but somehow running a business and taking my money? Oh, make sure to keep your receipts. They tried to double charge me for my copay that they make you pay in office....they sent me a bill a few weeks later. read more

The lady who works in the front desk is so rude. Most times they never answer their phones. It just not the way it used to be to be. They need to find someone like the other girl who use to work in the front desk who actually cared about the patients. read more

I booked an appointment here before reading comments and was pleasantly surprised upon arrival. I've had a few phone calls and a couple visits at this office now and I'm quite satisfied with the care and service. I was seen by PA Schuhlen for general practice and I felt seen and heard by for my concerns. They explained well and clear the type of care I was in need of and offered options for care I could take advantage of with my health plan. The intake staff and other nurses seemed nice and friendly to me. Someone named Tricia helped me figure out by phone what type of insurance I had when I wasn't sure myself. They took the time to look up my health plans with the limited information I gave them. I experienced no racism whatsoever. I usually don't write reviews but I felt compelled to share after seeing this place dragged through the mud by others. read more

PA Schuhlen is a gem. I also had a pleasant experience with the staff. I can imagine it gets busy at this office, and maybe some of the bad reviews are reflective of that stress. I felt heard and at ease here. Mirkarimi wasn't taking new patients, but I was offered to still come in to see their PA. Very grateful I accepted. read more

terrible service, couldnt access a follow up or speak to anyone about refilling my medication because I was on hold for hours every time I tried to call or communicate with the office. technology is outdated, no way to communicate other than the front desk. took me months to get my medication refilled and there was no follow-up for my referrals. i've never felt so insignificant in the domain of my physical health. read more

Unfortunately, you can't give zero stars. As a new patient I have never had such a poor experience with a doctors office from rude receptionists, literally hours, yes hours of cumulative time spent on hold to the inability to call and simple prescriptions. please be forewarned of horrible service and bedside manner if you choose to visit this office. read more

This is pretty much the worst doctors office ever. The front desk person who is usually at the front is super rude, her phone manners are even worse. Expect appointments to not be on time, their follow Up care is awful and they rarely respond to requests for prescription refills unless you call in person and the they tell you they only just got it that day. Stay away. ZERO STARS. read more

Stay away from this office. Even though Dr. Mirkarimi is a good doctor but the office staff are extremely rude, and racist and Dr. Mirkarimi has no control over the staff. They have absolutely no knowledge of what they're doing, they are extremely unprofessional and disorganized. They will lie to your face. They will make you wait in the office for hours even when you have an appointment. They will never call you about your test results. My sister was diagnosed with something very serious and never received a call from this office regarding her results. She was lucky she was seeing a specialist at the same time otherwise she wouldn't find out. They will put in wrong codes and you will end up with incorrect bills. They will ruin your life. Seriously stay away from them! I warned you. read more

I've been a patient for a while now and although he's a good doctor I had a terrible experience with him taking out two stitches I had in my finger. He recommended taking them out way too late (10 days after getting them, 3-4 days longer than the standard recommendation!) and they were very tight! It was agonizing taking them out and he could barely pick up the stitch with the tweezers to cut it. He ended up cutting my skin instead of the switch. I cried in my car afterwards because it was such an awful experience. Do not let him do anything hands on like that but otherwise he's an ok doctor. read more

My family and I have been going to Doctor Morteza Mirkarimi.for 20 years and three generation.My Father, Me And my Family. Hes on amazing Doctor who cares and listens to your concern's. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for real family Doctor. read more

Dr Morteza Mirkarimi has been the physician for my Mother , children and most of my family members . Dr Mirkarimi is a very caring , precise , detailed plus with excellent diagnostic with all the patience with his patients taking his time to see where the problems start and how to get his patients well without being on too many medication . Dr Mirkarimi deserves 50 stars not only 5 . read more

I am stunned this man is allowed to "practice" medicine. I have a disabled family member who is on MediCal, therefore has few options in the area. In a nutshell, he does not answer questions, shoots back rude responses, dismisses concerns, has terrible memory, re: asked why are you here today? Wow that is what "records" are for dumbass. My family member is afraid of him, when he can't be understood (accent) he gets angry. I'll refrain from posting the entire complaint, MM might try to sue me. We need to find a normal primary care physician...ASAP read more

I had called for a phone appointment because I was sick which was to be Fri.12/18/20 but Dr Mirkarimi did not call. His office did - Sonja notified me that I was not a patient of his anymore. After many phone calls, I discovered that Dr. M had not renewed his contract with my Insurance and didn't even have the decency to tell me! So here I am in need of a doctor and have none. I have Medicare but she wanted to know who was going to pay the other 20% since they don't take my Ins. anymore and refused the appt. The doctor's name she had given to me as my doctor could not see me. I had never heard of this different Dr. and nobody had ever notified me of any change. Some caring doctor he is! So I would not recommend Dr Mirkarimi or his office to anyone ~ read more

This was my first visit to Dr. Mirkarimi and I was very please with the attention that I received. I arrived early to fill out paperwork and only had to wait 10-15 minutes to see the doctor, which was very nice. His staff was courteous and I felt welcome. My biggest fear was that I wouldn't be listened to. Dr. Mirkarimi actually listened to me. I didn't feel like he was rushing me or writing me off. I always felt uncomfortable expressing how I felt but the way Dr. Mirkarimi listened and asked questions, I felt like he really cared about my well being. He provided multiple options for treatment and we decided on what would be best for me, not what could be billed to insurance for the most money. Overall, it was a nice experience and I'm glad I could express myself to the doctor without feeling judged or written off. Kudos to Dr. Mirkarimi and his staff! read more

Do you like being lectured about how your health insurance works? Do you like being told that you're wrong after explaining your medical situation to your physician and then being denied treatment? Do you like it when your doctor raises his voice at you and interrupts your every sentence so you can barely get a word in? Do you like being treated with the utmost disrespect by an entire clinic staff? If so, this is the place for you! I recently switched GPs and came here to continue treatment for an injury from 2013. Dr. Mikarimi was not only unhelpful, he was also disrespectful and unprofessional. He had the nerve to tell me that the visible (not to mention painful) swelling in my wrist was nothing to be concerned about. When I told him I had medical charts to show this was related to another injury, he told me that I was wrong and that I needed to "let him do his job." I asked for a referral to a sports medicine doctor and he denied me, stating that he is "not a dispatcher." His medical training is outdated and his bedside manner is abusive. One other thing that weirded me out: the MA who took my blood pressure instructed me to flex my arm and keep it elevated in the air...I know that's not how you do it and she fought with me about it. The arm is supposed to be relaxed with a slight bend in the elbow and elevated to heart level while resting on a surface, but whatever, I'm not coming back anyway. read more

HORRIBLE bedside manner!! My first appointment was to introduce myself & go over my medical history in order to ensure any future appointments would be seamless (as I have existing prescriptions). He kept asking me why I was there. Additionally, over a 3 week period, I called the office 11 times requesting an appointment &/or a referral for a dermatologist as I discovered a raised mole on my back that is black in the center. Their voicemail claims they will return calls within 24 hours. I still have not received a call from them. read more

If it wasn't for Dr Mirkarimi I would have given these people 0 stars. They are THE WORST front staff I have EVER dealt with in my life. Maybe not ALL staff, specifically Sonia. Seems like she got her MA Certificate at a sale price because it's obvious she didn't get the full lecture on people skills and courtesy. I am sure she is this way because people who are patients at this office are mostly Medical holders therefore they can not "choose" any better. In Geriatrics which is Dr Mirkarimi's specialty there MUST be kindness, patience, understanding and most of all compassion. Sonia has NONE , she is in the wrong industry, she would be best at a the Zoo, cleaning cages, she might feel more in her habitat. I am completely appalled by her attitude and it may even be that the doctor might not be aware of how his office is being ran. So sad. read more

1. He got bored with my list of ailments on my first visit. 2. CVS told me they're 'old school' so prescriptions take an extra week 3. He didn't know the side effects to a drug he prescribed me and told be to "google it!" He said, "go home and google it, this time is for writing prescriptions, not a classroom." 4. I got discharged from their care after I stepped between him and my girlfriend because he was talking aggressively to her. He is always accepting new patients for a reason, keep looking. read more

I have crappy health insurance, which is why I ended up at Mirkarimi's office. I'm now changing my health insurance so I'm no longer forced to be a patient of his. This will cost me dearly in $, but it will be worth the peace of mind. His staff is rude, he's beyond rude, and doesn't listen to a word I say. I suspect he thinks women are inferior beings (I expect he'd prefer to discuss my health with my husband because, clearly, women are too silly to understand "big" words). I've been to this doctor three times now, and I'm done. He's cold, arrogant, too full of himself to listen, and he's taught his staff to be the same. Never again. read more

Avoid him at any cost. He keeps forgetting things. Very low attention to detail. Disorganized. Very rude. There are plenty doctors to choose from don't gamble with your life. Dr. Morteza Mirkarimi it is about time to close your office and get retired before you lack of attention cost someone life. read more

I had referred 2 patients to Dr. Mirkarimi, a mother and her son with Multiple sclerosis. Both of them received excellent care at this office, including routine annual physical and the necessary X-Ray and lab tests. We are pleased to recommend Dr. Mirkarimi as a knowledgeable and caring physician. read more

wait，so the doctors are men？ OMG， the "doctor" who I met for the only two times I came here was a women. And according to the description u guy made here， she is the nurse？ read more

Came in coughing up blood, nerves damaged from being cut at the dentist, and skin changing color and I had all sorts of infections and inflammation, and I was prescribed over the counter advil and robotussin and was told "oh that's normal, everybody has that going on right now" with the doctors exact words. If you want to be denied treatment, physically abused, and verbally abused by the "doctor" and his secretary, then go ahead and waste your time setting up an appointment with these scums of the earth. I had 2 referrals to see a specialist that took 6 months to approve and they just threw them out the other day because they said "I had an attitude" I treat everyone how they treat me nowadays, i'm tired of being walked on and disrespected and staying humble. This so called doctor mirkarimi morteza told me its not his job to do what was ordered of him by another hospital. Even though for weeks and weeks I called and said I have to get labs done required by the hospital to be seen by the specialist, and when I get there, they act like they have no idea what's going on, even though they are suppose to document everything the patient says, they don't document anything to protect themselves. The medical board has been contacted. I hope they keep that same energy with the state of California, as they did with me, the multiple times they verbally assaulted me, and the time he physically assaulted me too. He is lucky he still has his job after 40 years of looking in peoples ears, listening to their heartbeat, and taking blood pressure. This guy is a joke and Yells at you about his stupid degree as his 40 years of experience which means nothing if you cant even properly prescribe a medication, or diagnose a patient. He swears he is god and can just tell what's wrong with people by looking at them and running those basic superficial tests. Don't come to this office, save yourself, these people are disgusting excuses of human beings and belong working elsewhere, not in healthcare. No empathy, no respect, no healthcare. just stress and ego. The secretary just rolls her whole neck and eyes at you every time you say something, and says "I didn't do it" every time she does something and you call her out, like she's 4 years old. read more

I would not recommend this doctor to anybody. I decided to ignore the negative reviews I had seen on Yelp and give him a try. I really wish I hadn't. He seems to not care about his patients. He asked about my current health and how I was feeling. I told him that I was having abnormal pains and he just nodded, didn't address it, and he continued to ask me other questions. It was my first time here, and I was scheduled for a physical exam, and I asked him what to expect during the exam. He replied with "it's a physical...." without making an effort to go into detail about anything. Then during the physical he pulled my shirt up without even warning me or letting me know it would be happening. I asked him if it would be okay to communicate when he would do certain things like these just for the sake of me knowing and me being comfortable. He dismissed the request and in an annoyed voice replied, "this is a physical." I understand he is a doctor performing a physical exam, but this doesn't excuse his lack of communication or his dismissal of my request. He also never asked about the abnormal pains, and after seeing how he treated me I didn't bother to bring it up again. I will not be coming back here. read more

Dr. Mirkarimi provides the best care with accurate diagnosis and provide advice beyond regular medical care, he is kind and knowledgeable doctor read more

I don't know if this is against ethical standards of conduct, but I went to see Dr. Mirkarimi, and I complained to him of recurrent chest pain. He refused to examine my condition because he explicitly said that I need to make a separate appointment so that he can bill my insurance separately. I left the office deeply disturbed because although thankfully I am OK now and my chest pains were not a serious condition, I believe he had a duty to properly and adequately ensure I was not at risk of a heart attack or a severe health problem. In any case, I don't think this should have happened, and really hope this never occurs again to any other patient. read more

Horrible!!! Don't waste your time with this office!! First time meeting Dr Mirkarimi was a nightmare! He yelled at me because I couldn't remember the gazillion long name of my newly prescribed drug. It was clearly on the form I gave him but he was too lazy to even take at look at it. Needed a referral to a specialist (would only be 30 secs to give me a name and fax my info over) but after 2 months, still no call. I called them multiple times, kept going to voicemail or being told someone else would call me back. No wonder they said they're desperately accepting new patients. Avoid this office at all costs!!! Changing to a new primary doctor. read more

I was very surprised to see a poor rating for Dr. Mirkarimi. I recently was seen in his clinic, and was very satisfied with the treatment I received from him and his front desk staff. As a healthcare provider myself, I understand that it is difficult to please every patient, but I have no complaints about my experience at Dr. Mirkarimi's office. I was a new patient without an appointment, and was seen within minutes of arriving to the clinic. The staff was friendly and processed my insurance and paperwork right away. Dr. Mirkarimi was very thorough and took an adequate history and evaluated my symptoms. He provided me with an appropriate prescription..and best of all...I got better!! So, I don't know why people have negative comments to say about this physician, but my experience with him was excellent. read more

Let me start by saying that I do not have health insurance coverage in SD since I graduated from school in June, so I knew that I would have to pay for any services at this clinic. However, all I needed was a doctor's signature to certify that my immunizations are up-to-date, and since I was facing an approaching deadline, I went to Dr. Mirkarimi. Instead of charging me the $35 fee for filling out paperwork (which is also unnecessarily expensive, can you imagine school forms and how much parents would have to pay?), he demanded that I pay for a physical exam ($95, out-of-pocket) claiming that he needs it for the form. That was a lie since the form had nothing to do with a physical exam. It only required my immunization form. After he did a brusque physical exam, he had his nurse fill out the form, give it so him for his signature (he didn't even go over my immunization record), and then asked for payment. But I guess the man couldn't do anything for free, right? Even if it took a few minutes. In short: brusque treatment, little to no kindness. This staff is great, but he is not. read more

Dr. Morteza Mirkarimi is okay, but the receptionists are absolutely useless! They are extremely REACTIVE (if that) and far from proactive. It takes me 10 calls back and forth with them and express scripts to get anything solved, they are stuck in the dark ages as far as technology goes, they never call you back, they never know what's going on even after you "spell it out" for them, and their attitudes flip like a switch when you try to give them corrective criticism. They will never change. Go somewhere else that will give you the medical attention you deserve, especially if you have a chronic illness. If you have Diabetes I highly recommend Scripps or Dr. Sandler wayyyyy more than this endocrine "specialist" that will never tell you or educate you on new devices, medication, or technology. read more

The best doctor I have ever had the pleasure to meet since 2014 is Dr Morey Mirkarimi. I really don't trust a lot of the physicians (and none of the dentists) around San Diego. Making an appointment to see Dr Mirkarimi is easy,Allana give me the earlier appointment I've never had issues with booking appointments and never waited in the waiting room longer than what it took me to fill out the paper work only took 5 minutes Everyone I've met so far was professional and staff seemed to be very organized. I came in early to fill out paperwork which only took a little over 5 minutes so and was immediately called in by Yunven the medical assistant to take my blood pressure and what not. Soon after, Dr. Mirkarimi came in he has definitely a warm personality. I actually forgot why I was there during my visit, I had a back pain and felt he had my care in mind. He listens and takes time to hear with a patient. When I needed to discuss an especially sensitive medical issues and even what happened to my personal life, however, he is very knowledgeable and of course he has 30 years' experience and took the time to teach me more than just answer my questions. plus when you have an appointment with him you will have definitely seen him(the real doctor) not like the other Dr offices the nurse practitioner come to you and say sorry doctor is busy and refer you out to other physicians & leans towards chiropractors & hippie doctors for every ailment ! In addition he is very caring, approachable and understanding, if you are looking for a doctor that you can be comfortable with then he is the one. I also need to mention that his staff is very kind and caring. I feel like the care at this office is very personalized and customer service is beyond my expectations of a doctor's office! I would say Thank you to Yunven, Allana and Nicolette. read more

The first review on this forum is ludicrous...Doctor Mirkarimi is one of the most competent and professional Doctors I have ever had! Not only does he ask questions and provide great knowledge to his patients, but he is a happy very nice man! My first visit was over 10 years ago and let's just say my health was marginal at best...I worked out but did not eat right or take care off myself they way I should have...After my initial visit Dr. Mirkarimi provided me the information and solutions to my Heart and weight issues....I know at 40 feel 20 and lost over 55 lbs and Blood pressure and other key elements of my health are cleaned up! Doctor I thank you for your dedication to your community! Keep helping those who choose to listen to your expert advice! read more

He's my favorite doctor I've ever had. Been going to him for about 5 years. Very smart, super kind and I actually look forward to my visits. I highly recommend him read more

Morteza's son, a personal injury attorney, recommended I go see his father post accident. His father, Morteza, did not take any x rays or document proof of the extent of damage the car accident had caused (I was t'd by a teen driver and not at fault, car totaled). Thanks to the father and son doctor and personal injury attorney team, not only did I not receive any actual treatment or medical diagnosis until 6 months after my accident (having to go see a real doctor not a scam artist)... but also no documentation or x ray or anything detailing the extent of the damage. Needless to say... I was not the least bit surprised when Mirkarimi's son called me to tell me I have no case, proof of injury etc and had to pay out of pocket for real medical treatment. Despite the fact that the other driver was completely at fault for the accident! Real winner father and son team using their degrees to scam people who are injured and need help. These two are going to have to answer to God one day who is keeping tabs on Ill and hurt people they have conned and further hurt for their own personal wealth! :) read more

The support staff at Dr. Mirkarimi's office is incredibly inefficient at at times, rude as well. On several occasions, I have had to call in to receive test results which should have been given to me. In addition, they often "cannot find" requests for refills of prescriptions which have been faxed to them and are then incredibly rude when I try to sort out the problem. There is a basic lack of understanding of how a professional office is run and how business is conducted. This doctors office pretty much epitomizes much of what is wrong with American health care today. read more

Terrible, miserable and incompetent office staff!! They will send you down the wrong path at every corner and are rude when they do it! The nurse practitioner was good. I have to agree with the other reviews that the doctor is rude too. He gets nasty if you can't understand his thick accent. I was told for months that I was waiting for a referral and finally got a name. When I called the new refereed doctor's office they laughed and said I didn't need a referral. This is just one instance of the incompetence. read more

Thank you to the staff! You guys were very polite and professional! I really like the doctor here. Very nice and helpful

Great Doctor! He genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients. The staff there is so personable. Dr. Mirkarimi has a lot of experience and knowledge. He spends the extra time to make sure you understand your condition, answers your questions, and puts you at ease. read more