BEWARE! I called Dr. Safarik's office to check if they were in network and after confirming they made me an appt. At the consultation, the doctor recommended putting my daughter on birth control to control her painful menstrual cycles. We made an appt to put an implant in her arm. TWO WEEKS later the receptionist calls me to tell me she made a mistake and I needed to pay the whole entire bill of $2700. Long story short now they just served me! Be careful, they are super shady! read more

Dr Safarik has been a godsend. I had an issue that came up & needed to be handled. My previous gynecologist had retired and I had difficulty finding someone new. Dr Safarik is kind, calm, listens to his patients and has loads of experience. I had no hesitation in allowing him to do my procedure. The procedure went off without a hitch and I am on my way to recovery. read more

Today I received a letter saying if I want to continue as a patient I'll need to pay a $375 membership fee, this is in addition to the services billed to my insurance. I will find another doctor, this fee should not be charged if contracted with my insurance. read more

Randall Safarik, MD, PhD - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

It seems that Dr. Safarik excels in other areas. Unfortunately I do not feel that endometriosis is one of them. I only write this so other women trying to figure out what is going on with them, don't waste the time, money and the painful visit I did. I left crying and in intense pain, received no real answer that could help me and gave me no direction to go afterwards. I eventually found a specialist and ended up having stage 3 endometriosis. I am not trying to leave an extremely negative review, as it seems others have positive experiences here. I just don't think diagnosing or treating endometriosis is something I would recommend here. read more

Just a few of my experiences with Dr. Safarik. * Left his home in the evening to perform an emergency c-section which could have easily been left to the on-call physician. (First pregnancy.) * Delivered me at a hospital he doesn't usually deliver at because that's what my insurance covered. * I had a terrible rash post pregnancy, and he called twice while on his vacation once with instructions and then a couple days later to follow up. (Unheard of.) * He stopped delivering babies but as he was still my GYN during my second pregnancy he called me upon hearing I was breech with very helpful recommendations. * He recommended a previous colleague of his but I couldn't get in because she was so full. He contacted her because he felt I needed her level of experience. He was correct. * Despite retiring from deliveries he made room on his calendar to assist in surgery for my second c-section which proved to be a bit challenging. * If I was to begin listing all he has done for friends and family members the review would be entirely too long. This physician will do whatever it takes within his abilities to get you the best care in a way that fits best for your situation. He sets himself aside consistently for the service and quality care of his patients. His follow through and standard of care is off the charts. On top of being the most humble doctor I've encountered. read more

If you need to have your newborn circumcised, Dr. Safarik does an amazing job and is extremely compassionate!

My wife went in for surgery to treat endometriosis. Without prior discussion Dr. Safarik ended up removing the majority of an ovary. During a follow up appointment, upon telling us he made the comment "you probably have thousands of eggs still left on that side". However, during our IVF process, we've come to find that specific ovary now produces a very small amount now due to the size. The customer/patient care was also extremely poor. We asked that the doctor sent an operative report the our IVF provider. Dr. Safarik and his staff acted extremely inconvenienced when we asked for their help gathering our health records. Dr. Safarik said verbatim, "we aren't doing this again." If patient care is what you're looking for, I would recommend going anywhere else. I agree with the comment made a few below this one. read more

Dr. Safarik and Team, are warm and welcoming. I needed to request accommodations for my appt and they were able to assist. Dr. Safarik took time to listen and understand my needs and the care I required. He provided the treatment in an expeditious way that helped me recover quickly and efficiently, which I had been suffering for weeks from. Dr. Safarik provided a clear understanding of the next steps that were to take place and all while patiently answering my questions. If anyone is need of care, I would 100% recommend Dr. Safarik's Team! Thank you again Dr.Safarik! read more

Pleasantly surprised when the receptionist put Dr. Randall Safarik on the phone to answer my questions as a new expecting mother. Dr. Randall Safarik provided me evidence based answers that eased my mind from the misdiagnosed miscarriage of another practitioner. A doctor that has time to take your calls?! WOW, thank you Dr. Randall Safarik! read more

Dr. Safarik is an amazing doctor and surgeon. After discovering that I had placenta accreta, my doctor transferred my care to Dr. Safarik. He met me for the first time when I was 36 weeks along and delivered my daughter the very next week. He knows what he's doing and his expertise when it comes to surgery is without a doubt, excellent. He treats his patients with personal care and helps you understand and plan for what needs to happen. My daughter needed the NICU for a short time and Dr. Safarik was willing to meet me in the NICU and check on me there so I wouldn't have to leave my daughter's side. Not sure I have ever heard of another doctor who is so willing to meet the needs of those in their care. If he was still delivering babies, I wouldn't even consider another OB for the job. read more

I have seen Dr Safarik numerous time over the last few months and I can honestly say that I felt belittled and talked down to every time I met with him. When I have asked him to clarify my concerns he even said "I explained all this before to you over the phone" instead of taking a moment to explain his doctor jargon again he seemed snappy and unprofessional. I left in tears because I felt stupid and confused after every one of our appointments. I do want to say that his assistant was wonderful and always so kind to me so this rating does not reflect her in anyway. I recommend you keep looking for another doctor. read more

Wow! On a number of personal & professional recommendations I finally made an appointment to see Dr Safarik. Oh what a difference between his office & other OB/GYNs in this area. We sat down, discussed my health history, came up with a plan on how we'd proceed after considering my unique individual needs & concerns, reconfirmed the plan of his offices' responsibilities & my responsibilities & made a 2 week follow up appointment. He spent at least 40 minutes talking/discussing my care face to face with me. That's unheard of practically in any MD office now a days. He's just as good as all the girls say he is--better even!! read more

I have been seeing Dr. S for 7 years now. Sadly, he stopped delivering babies 2 years ago due to retiring from that part of his practice. He is the best doctor I have ever had, and Susan is great too. He still saw me through my first trimester, and he agreed to weekly appointments just to help my anxiety about miscarriage. I got to check in on baby every week and watch it grow. Dr. S has been great, he will talk to you and advise you and you can actually get a hold of him. I liked that contact enough to go to him out of insurance for a few of those years. Now he accepts blue cross, yay! read more

I wish I could take Dr Safarik with me on my move out of CA. He's an excellent doctor, who listens to you, takes his time and does make you feel like you're a human, not a PAYING number that deserves only 5 mn of his time. He returns your calls and is always on time for appointments. I highly recommend him. I'll miss you even though you've been my doctor for only a few months! read more

Dr. Safarik is an excellent gynecologist who provides top notch care and a great amount of attention to detail to his patients. Not only is Dr. Safarik a highly skilled physician, but he also has a professional and caring bedside manner. He is patient and does not rush his patients and he actually listens to what you say and is never condescending. Dr. Safarik has also surrounded himself with a top notch staff that is efficient and helpful.They will get you in as soon as possible if you have an emergency.Tiffany is cheerful and very good at her job. I highly recommend Dr. Safarik. read more

I recently changed to Dr. Safarik right before having my third baby. I was hesitant to do so that late in my pregnancy, but my only regret is not having done it sooner. He is caring and gentle and puts you right at ease. He also takes the time to educate and inform you. It is so nice to actually see your doctor every time you go to the doctor and not be handed off to an NP. I wish more doctors would practice this way! His office manager is also very helpful, pleasant and friendly, which makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. read more

The best! I became a new patient just last year, I am so glad I found him! He is so kind, informative and takes his time with patients. Very hard to find a doctor like him. So thankful he has seen me through my first trimester, but sad he doesn't deliver anymore. read more

Dr. Randall Safarik is such an incredible doctor! I am so sad that he no longer delivers, because my husband and I are trying right now, and he is just the best! He takes his time to answer all of my questions, brings up questions I wasn't even thinking of, is very gentle, knowledgable, and keeps me so calm. I've had such bad luck with OBGYN's in the past, and then I move here, and end up in his office, which was the best thing to ever happen to my health as a woman. You know how most doctors say, "No news is good news?" Well, he calls even if my exams are fine, always makes sure I get his message, with all of the details of my results and advice, then stays available for questions. He even stayed late once, to work with my husband's work schedule, and go over how we should approach trying for kids. Again, I really wish he still delivered, but he had to make that decision for his family, which shows the man that he is. If we stay in this town longterm, I will still want him involved with my pregnancy, if that does happen for us. The last time I saw him, he was so calm and sweet, as usual, then I heard from a common friend that he had just gone through a huge personal loss only days before; I could not believe that he was there, as amazing as always. He's just out of this world! Do not hesitate to see him. read more

I have recently returned to SLO and was so happy that I could get back into Dr. Safarik's practice! He and his office are the rare and wonderful combination of smart, experienced medical professionals combined with warmth, caring and an unheard of nowadays devotion of time and attention. Doctors are under so much pressure with "the system" I have great compassion for the enormous challenges THEY face. Somehow Dr. Sarafik has found the way to continue to bring excellence without sacrificing personal attention and deep listening. He and his office are a shining model outside of the current healthcare craziness. read more

I love having Dr. Safarik as my OBGYN. He delivered our second baby and was great throughout the whole process. He is very thorough and genuinely cares about his patients. His office manager, Susan is wonderful as well. read more

Terrible doctor with advising first time mothers. I dilated to 10 cm and still ended up with a c section. Dr. Was nowhere to be found. Susan (his only receptionist) was moody, unpleasant, and made me cry when I tried to merely schedule a follow up visit. First time mothers beware! read more

Dr. Safarik and his MA, Susan, are the best I've ever encountered. I've had two surgeries by him, one was major, and it was like "a walk in the park." He is caring and professional and the best OB/GYN I have ever had. read more

I'm not sure how someone could have a bad experience with Dr. Safarik, but I suppose everyone has an off day. Personally, I've never had anything but the most professional treatment in his office. Throughout my pregnancy and before as a regular patient, he always took the time to listen to my questions and concerns and his responses were knowledgeable and unbiased. I have a severe chronic pain condition and he worked with me to find ways of managing my pain through both pregnancy and delivery. I ended up delivering 2-1/2 weeks late and I never felt any pressure to induce. He believes in the birthing process and tries to accommodate the needs of both mother and baby. He has the most calming presence and I really can't imagine going through the experience with another doctor. Trust me.. I have seen a lot of doctors in the treatment of my pain condition and I can easily pick out the good and bad ones. Dr. Safarik is most definitely on the top of list in the good column! read more