NanoKnee

(3 reviews)

0.0 mi

I have had two surgeries with Dr. E. Hayashi . He explains everything in…read moregreat detail about what is about to happen. The last surgery was a hernia repair a month ago. It was almost painless. We are so fortunate to have him in our area. Leona L.

The medical office I went was actually 921 Oak Park Blvd #201, Pismo Beach…read more I had Laparoscopic cholecystectomy on 10/20 ( last Friday ) due to biliary dyskinesia. Dr. Hayashi was very professional and friendly. He explained the detail and the expectation of the surgery very well during the Pre- surgery consultation and that helped me feel confidently . The surgery went smoothly. Total surgery was about an hour and incisions were very small . Excellent job !! Thank you dr. Hayashi !

Coastal Surgical Institute

4.1

(33 reviews)

0.2 mi

There were multiple issues and problems that I had with this place. Had a horrible experience…read more Felt dismissed and rushed the whole time like a number not a person. They sent me home with a huge leg brace with absolutely no instructions for the brace. Found out 2 days later from my in-home PT, that it was put on backwards by the surgery center. At one point It fell off, and I had no idea on how to put it back on. I also didn't know how long to keep it on. I didn't receive any information about the medications. I didn't know when to start taking them, if it was too early, how much to take, or if I should take stool softener. There were conflicting instructions from different sources. This was just a few of the many many issues that I had at this place. Would not recommend!

The people here are amazing! Great bedside manner and they are professional while being engaging…read moreand fun.

Checking in at Coastal Surgical in Pismo Beach. A comfortable lobby and professional staff.

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Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

2.6

(125 reviews)

1.3 mi

Getting Really Sick Puts Things To The Test…read more.... My wife almost died as a teenager from Ulcerative Colitis (before they knew what that was) and gets monthly shots for rheumatoid arthritis...so her immune system is compromised. In early April, she got a virulent infection with the "C-Diff" bacteria after taking a large dose of antibiotics prescribed by our dentist in advance of an oral procedure. Eventually, tests revealed an extremely high level of white blood cells which caused our primary care physician to call us at 8 AM on a Wednesday morning to say "go to the ER immediately". We did. My wife spent 8 hours in the ER at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital while they examined her and prepared an "isolation room" in the main building for someone with a very contagious condition. She spent 3 1/2 days there. Ratings: - Overall: 4 - Doctors: 5 - Nurses: 5 - Support Staff: 5 - ER: 3 - Hospital Room: 4 - Hospital Food (regular menu): 2 - Hospital Food (customized): 5 - Cafeteria: 2 - Parking: 3 - Doctors: Skilled. My wife saw an ER doctor who was fine, but could not be specific since she didn't have most test results. Later in the ER, she saw a Hospitalist, Dr Herrick, who reviewed the data and prepared her for the move to the main building. He visited each morning...as did an Infectious Disease Expert, Dr Holland. Both Herrick and Holland were knowledgeable, helpful and had a nice bedside manner (especially important when you're feeling lousy). - Nurses: Great. The primary RN she had in the ER was Kristina while the RN's who served her "isolation room" were Elleece and Vanessa. Everyone knew their job very well. Kristina was friendly and helpful. Elleece was the most focused on work. Vanessa was a little goofy, but in a good way. - Support Staff: Fine. Everyone we met knew exactly what to do with a minimum of fuss...and usually with a good sense of humor. The Occupational Therapist, Baxter, and the Physical Therapist, Josh, were knowledgeable and even entertaining. The Dietician was informative. - ER: Not a fun place, but better than on TV. My wife was in Bed #12 and the guy in #11 spent the day in loud agony. Nurses were around to help and answer questions, but 8 hours in a gurney type bed was not much fun. - Hospital Room: Her "isolation room", #34, had enough space for 1 1/2 people. It was drab and a bit worn down, but that reflected the building. The bed was much more comfortable. On a minor note, while the TV in the ER had a ton of cable channels, the one in #34 had very few. - Hospital Food: Depends. The regular menu given to patients seemed similar to Denny's. But a different menu where people could "customize their order" was MUCH BETTER! In fact, my wife declared the food from the "make your meal" menu was really good! - Cafeteria: Disappointing. The cafeteria is tiny with a few tables inside...a few in a covered patio and some outside in the fresh air. Minimal hot entrees and only 1 vegetarian choice - a bean burrito. There's a salad bar, but after the sad hot dishes, I didn't bother looking. At least I didn't get sick. - Parking: Tough. This hospital has increased in popularity during the past 10-15 years and outgrown some of its facilities...including parking. That's why they added a dirt lot in the back with a golf cart and driver available to move people who don't wish to walk. If you've got to go to a hospital, AG Community Hospital isn't a bad place. It's a convenient destination for nearby residents who don't want or need to go to SLO or Santa Maria, but as the population expands this hospital gets a greater number of patients than it was built for. Still they seem to manage the flow and adapt to the growing pains. Good people make a difference.

I recently was here for an apparent "viral infection" of which they could not determine the cause…read more The doctor seemed sort of off with her responses meaning I don't think she even knew what she was talking about so she just made stuff up. I was then escorted out of the hospital by arroyo grandes police department as soon as I was discharged, I walked out to a police officer asking if I was meagan and he would not allow me to leave without permission from staff who called police to report that I could be driving under the influence, that was not possible because I'd been vomiting all day long and couldn't even keep my allergy meds down. That being said the discharge nurse of whom which I've already reported assumed instead of asking me directly that I was "under the influence " of I'm guessing maybe she thought a sedative or something? But all I had from the hospital was two IV drip bags and drip Tylenol... Literally the most disgusting absurd treatment I've ever had or experienced and I will NOT be returning to this slime grime hospital again, I do not tolerate disrespect like this and nobody should assume and should always politely ask, I am happy to answer questions but just plain assuming is lazy and unprofessional. I find my experience is much better at any of the Cottage hospitals I've visited and will just keep visiting those instead of this laughing stock of a place.

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Central Coast Vein & Vascular

(15 reviews)

0.0 mi

I recently had a procedure done on my varicose vein after years of it bothering me. The staff was…read morefriendly, professional and thorough with every step of the way. The consult was informative, the procedure was quick, easy and painless and the recovery was exactly as they described. I would highly recommend and certainly go back for any future concerns.

My wife (Tracey Burton) had suffered with varicose veins for decades and it was causing…read moresignificant issues with her legs such as heaviness and tingling pains. After several treatments, her legs are feeling and looking much better. The staff was great and very professional. The consult was straightforward with good detail of what to expect. I recommend this office wholeheartedly for those with similar problems.

Jeannine Lokey

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Central Coast Orthopedics

3.8

(37 reviews)

0.2 mi

I guess I am cruisin for a bruisin/but NOT realizing that I had dealt with these people before and…read morehaving been recently referred by my current dr for a recent injury: I showed up at the office. Everyone was rude (again?!). Just a rude culture here (can't believe this is my 2nd time reviewing them/didn't know was same co). Noone says "you're welcome, thank you, goodbye" if you initiate a hello, thank you or goodbye, don't expect to be responded to. Just a snotty/snobby bunch of people who found each other and work together. Even Dr. Dusch saunters out of your appt room without a goodbye, she just exits. Rude, rude and rude.

Incompetence and Snowflakes…read more What happened to this place??? I saw a doctor here a few years ago and had a completely pleasant and professional experience. I fractured my scapula a couple of weeks ago, x-rays in the ER and a referral to CCO. I called CCO the next day to schedule an appointment, got voicemail, so I left the details and asked for a call back. Called again each of the next two days, left messages, and waited for a callback. Nothing. By Thursday, I called my primary, asked for a PT referral (which they sent the same day) and went to PT the next day to deal with all the pain and muscle stiffness. PT noticed that the ER referred me to the spine guy at CCO, not the shoulder guy. So on the way home, I stopped by CCO with my ER referral paperwork from Monday , and asked to set an appointment with their shoulder specialist. The nice lady behind the desk, said she understood why I'd want to see the shoulder guy but had to get the spine guy to agree that the shoulder guy was the right specialist to see me, and assured me they'd be back in touch shortly. For a minute, I thought she was saying I could wait there in the lobby while she got that approval. It wasn't until Thursday the next week that I got the call to set an appointment... with the Physician's Assistant... in a week. I told the lady on the phone that I didn't see the point in seeing a PA after 3 weeks with the injury, and that I wanted to see the shoulder physician. Confused, she asked whether I wanted the appointment or not. I clarified that I didn't see the point in seeing a PA 3 weeks after my injury, and that while they'd been "dickin' around with their internal process trying to get me in", I'd already seen my primary, had 2 PT sessions, and one with my Rolfer / Massage therapist. As I was finishing that sentence, she said my language was unacceptable and hung up. To CCO, I'm sorry for saying "dickin' around". For the snowflake on the phone and for the management over there, please expect that injured patients trying to get acute care might be frustrated when it takes you two weeks to do something that should take 10 minutes. Your website says "Dedicated to High - Quality Care". Pretty please, run your business like you mean that...

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Central Coast Foot Clinics

(23 reviews)

1.5 mi

I saw Dr. Grimes for a Morton's Neuroma in my foot. He was very calm and friendly and attentive. He…read moredid not rush me and answered all my questions. We tried different types of treatments, but eventually, I had to have surgery on my foot to have the neuroma removed. He got me in quickly completed the surgery with minimal scarring. The staff was also very friendly. I would definitely recommend him.

Dr. Ecklund is not competent. Went there with a broken toe and all he did was give me a boot. Just…read morekept saying no, we don't need to do this or that. My foot is still swollen and will go have see another doctor to treat it. Not sure why he is even practicing. Stay away.

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Oak Park Surgery Center

3.8

(12 reviews)

0.0 mi

Nano Knee is Incomprehensible Rapid Restoration ...full knee…read morereplacement with Advanced Medical Science total Nano knee arthroplasty outpatient using 3D CT scan - the perfect fit. healing, movement, strength, stability to extension measuring are excellent. I am rejoicing! Thank you Dr Ferro and staff

Hello Lisa from Oak Park Surgery Center! I disagree with you and your organization because Oak Park…read moreSurgery Center and your incompetent billing department took a year to finalize my bill and when I would try to contact your billing department they ever would responded back to my phone calls so I would have to call back repeatedly. My husband and I liked our doctor's but the office staff in their office and your billing department where very unprofessional overall. Thank you John Thomas Shaw & Patrick James Willoughby

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Dignity Health Urgent Care - Pismo Beach

2.8

(94 reviews)

0.1 mi

Speedy scheduling was very competent front office staffing. Friendly back office staff with…read moreprofessional friendly manners. Nurse practitioner was excellent as well as Dr. Ziegler. Thank you for your care.

I go there to see my DR. yearly, get my blood work results and get new lab order for next year and…read morenew appointment. when i called to confirm appt. they said I didtn have one. That i had to wait until november to get blood work lab results because it is considered a physical? Cant wait four months for results that may show cancer or? Ridiculous and the receptionists are really zero help even though it wasnt my fault, the receptionist said Well it wasnt mine either? What? Very strange. But i can get appt. for anything else anytime i want, just not my lab results? since I havent gone in for any appt, i dont know how i would have to wait until november. next complaint is going to be BBB

Left wrist, injured, protruding lump

Note from the Dr. Moorehouse. Excellent care!

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Coastal Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

4.1

(38 reviews)

1.5 mi

We start with a note: I am fully terrified of all things dental procedure. Way too many bad…read moreexperiences in my past. Unshockingly, this has left my mouth in a suboptimal state, and I was referred to Dr Goldberg for a multi-tooth extraction. From the start, everyone in the office was kind and welcoming. They worked with me and my really weird scheduling availability to get me seen and treated in good time, and were always right on top of the game. Solid five stars just for the office and support staff. Dr Goldberg himself? 10 stars. Any question I had, he answered. He really listened when I told him about my fears and anxiety surrounding my being there and made sure I knew ALL of my options - not just the expensive ones like some offices do. The day of the procedure itself he was just as warm and welcoming and talked to me the whole time as I was going to sleep (general anesthesia was needed). The part that was over the top? He called me at home that same evening just to make sure I was doing okay. I have never in my life had such a kind, caring experience - not just with a dentist but with a medical professional at all! If I had dentists in the past even half as kind and attentive as Dr Goldberg, I wouldn't have ever had the problems that sent me to him in the first place.

This office is quick and efficient. Both my child and myself…read morehave needed work done here. The doctors are calm and confident; a much needed reassurance in times like this. I like how they call you afterwards to make sure you're doing okay post op. I don't like how one assistant kept leaning into me with tools in my neck while the doctor was performing my surgery. Overall the procedure was quick and mostly painless. They definitely overestimate when telling you how long something may take. For my child I was told 3 hours and it was only 45 min and for myself I was in and out in 30min.

Dr. Goldberg, DMD

Dr. Pitrowski, DMD, MD

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Dr. Pitrowski

Byron Collier, DPM - Five Cities Foot and Ankle

3.6

(10 reviews)

0.1 mi

Not only is Dr. Collier a skilled and friendly podiatrist, I asked for a shoe recommendation for my…read morefather and he liked the recommended brand so I bought a pair and now we're both happy guys. Thanks.

i had to wait an hour and a half and still did not see the doctor, the front desk was rude and for…read morethe hour and half they gossiped the whole time never asked if we needed anything or to tell us the doctor was running late, this office needs a ----- star would never go back

Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Byron Collier

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San Luis Obispo Caregivers

(11 reviews)

29.3 mi

Our family contacted David Wood to help us search Assisted Living options for both my mother and…read morefather. David was quick to show us a good selection of different types of assisted living places. He was well connected in the north county and helped us in finding our path to a successful placement for my parents. We recommend San Luis Obispo Caregivers for elder care assistance. The Elkins Family

I talked to David and felt so heard. He is a wealth of information and doesn't have an agenda other…read morethan to be helpful. I feel better knowing I'm informed properly about the options available to my loved one. This helps ease the burden. Highly recommend.

We refer independent caregivers that have on average over 10 years of experience.

All of the caregivers have been carefully screened and we try to match personalities to the best of our ability.

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Casa Rosa Elder Care

(6 reviews)

4.6 mi

My Dad is currently a resident. I was able to travel to visit him. The facility is gorgeous and the…read morestaff was great. My step Mom has said the staff has been wonderfully supportive during the tough transition to having my Dad live there. You will get your money's worth at Casa Rosa.

Our family could not be more pleased with the quality care and support provided to our loved one by…read moreRoxandra, Fabiola, and the entire Casa Rosa team. The facility and grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. We are truly grateful for their services.

Compass Health

3.3

(3 reviews)

1.1 mi

Compass Health is an amazing Company. I spent approximately 30 years working for them . Their motto…read moreis people caring for people... Which they proved with me as well as my immediate family. I had two grandmothers spend time both as rehab and long-term residents of Vineyard Hills Health Center in Templeton. The staff was amazing and the facility was overall very clean.

Senior facilities are terrible to their employee's. They do Not have the proper equipment to…read moretransfer residents from beds to toilet or from beds to wheelchairs. I know for a fact at Arroyo Grande Care Center. Also at the Wyndham Assisted Living the workers have heavy work loads. With the revolution omg door of employee's they pile the work into whoever shows up for work. Not a good environment for your loved one to be living with.

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Dr. Ferro performed the Nano procedure on my right knee, and it has given me a new lease on life! Dr. Ferro and the staff in Arroyo Grande were great, and I was walking in less than 2 hours after the procedure with instant relief from the chronic pain I had dealt with in my right knee for more than 10 years. Thank you again! read more

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3.4

(10 reviews)

Excellent surgeon and put my tibial plateau back together after it was shattered in a car accident…read more Advised me later not to have further surgery -- a conservative approach to surgery was exactly what I was looking for.

Initially saw Dr Devine this past summer. He agreed I needed a total knee and could probably due it…read morein Nov. Advised me his staff would coordinate. I did hear from his coordinator who keep me informed. I was in pain and wanted a surgery date which she said it would be awhile. Weeks passed and no word Most of my calls to her were not returned. When I did get a call returned it was were not scheduling until next year. I asked his office if I could be referred to another Dr I never heard back. Again poor communication. In Sept I gave up and was seen by Dr Sima in templeton. He agreed I needed a full knee and his staff began the process.The process was well coordinated, great communication and had my knee done in Nov and the surgery came out great. Respect Dr Devine but he needs to get his staff more patient friendly. Bob Goldman

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(23 reviews)

I saw Dr. Grimes for a Morton's Neuroma in my foot. He was very calm and friendly and attentive. He…read moredid not rush me and answered all my questions. We tried different types of treatments, but eventually, I had to have surgery on my foot to have the neuroma removed. He got me in quickly completed the surgery with minimal scarring. The staff was also very friendly. I would definitely recommend him.

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Excellent surgeon! I had a total hip replacement due to avascular necrosis. Poor post op care…read morerelated to pain management. Not sure if it is a problem with the communication between office staff and DO and PAs. His policy is to get pain medication for 1 week at a time, but it takes 1 week to authorize the refill of the prescription; therefore, there isn't any pain control in between refills, usually for about a week.

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I was in constant pain from my hips due to osteoarthritis for the last 5 yeats and wasn't able to…read moredo daily tasks or walking for long periods. I was recommended to Dr Weise by a good friend of mine. I had my left hip replaced in 5/2024 and my right hip done this year 4/2025. Dr Weise did an amazing job both times and I will forever be grateful to him. He was always there to help me through it and always answered my questions and concerns. His office staff is top notch and I recommend him to anyone in need of an orthopedic surgeon. I am almost pain free and can get on with my life and play with my grandchildren. Thank you Dr Weise.

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