Dr. Ghandi is a life saver. When he started my surgery he informed me that it would take approx. 4…read morehrs. 7 1/2 hours later he was finished. Telling my husband that I was a very sick woman. He tried hard to not give me an ileostomy. Alas I ended up with one, working hard so I could have it reversed at a later date. After 4 months he successfully reversed it . I would not hesitate to refer him to anyone. He was caring, explained everything to us. Outstanding.

Extremely pleased with Dr Gandhi. My wife suffered from Diverticulitis and required surgery, a…read more"Sigmoid Colectomy". Dr. Gandhi was referred to us by Dr Feldman who is a top Dr in Gastroenterology. From the point we first met with Dr Gandhi I felt we were in good hands. His personality is warm and friendly, and very professional. He showed personal concern for my wifes situation and made us feel at ease. Everything he did was fully explained to us beforehand. He frequently asked us if we have any questions and when we did, he answered them and then asked again if we had any other questions. I would give the Dr. 10 stars if I could. We are so thankful to have met him and had him perform the surgery. I would highly recommend this business. Office staff are professional and friendly also. Thank you Dr. Gandhi for all you've done for the Morgan Family. We are starting off to have a great 2016.

Dr. Grove is amazing! He has a great bedside manner; his surgical nurse, Lucy is very kind and…read morethoughtful and the entire staff at Palomar Hospital in Poway were great. The hospital has very caring nurses who always explained to me exactly what they were giving me in the way of medication while I was at the hospital. What was the most impressive was Dr. Grove's respect and consideration for my religious choices. He reassured me that he could accomplish what was needed without the use of whole blood products and he did just so! I healed much quicker than I expected, with minimal pain and he released me from his care within a month of a complicated, serious surgical procedure. I will be moving out of state soon yet if I ever need surgery again, I would return to San Diego North County just to have Dr. Grove help me again. Thanks so much, Dr. Grove! You are a keeper!

Dr. Grove is a wonderful doctor with a very pleasant bedside manner. I felt comfortable with his…read moreassessment and surgical plan for me. He made me feel at ease and I am fortunate that he was my surgeon. However, the rest of the staff at MISNC treated me unprofessionally and very poorly- the worst of which was Melanie, Dr. Grove's medical assistant. Even though my PCP put the referral in as urgent, it still took almost a month just for a consultation because, and I quote, "How do we know you have a hernia? If you're in pain you should just go to the ER and you won't even have to come here." Back and forth with my PCP about the surgeon "not having my note" and no diagnostic ultrasound was ordered. My PCP said they would order it. The surgeons medical assistant said he won't see me until I have one. So they were just going to make me wait one-two-three- four weeks for just a consultation. They wouldn't even let me make an appointment with the doctor just to talk to him!!!! PCP calls me back and orders the ultrasound. Then and only then did they finally make me an appointment. Three weeks of being told "they don't have the notes" and "doctor hasn't read my notes" to "how are we supposed to know you have a hernia? Just go to the ER." Got scheduled for surgery a month after consultation- mind you they are supposed to call within 72 hours for urgent or 7-14 business days for routine. THREE WEEKS LATER, I finally call their scheduler and ask what's going on- get a bunch of excuses about they're busy and booked up until the end of January. My referral was initially entered to consult with surgeon in the middle of October. Surgery referral was approved 11/20. She finally calls me back and apologized and offers me Dec. 11th. I had my surgery yesterday and everything went well, Dr. Grove was fantastic and did a great job. Fast forward to today and the wound is bleeding some and I'm having massive pain upon ambulation. Post op nurse at the hospital advised me to stop taking the ibuprofen and call surgeon ASAP. I called and left message. An hour later the MA calls me back and once again- her only words of advice were "Since you're in pain with bleeding you should just go to the ER." Twice now she's pawned me off saying not their problem- I should just go to ER. No different meds or anti-inflammatories. No office visit to check sutures. Just go to the ER. I tell you, I've never been treated so poorly as a patient in all of my 36 years. I've had children and this was my fourth overall surgery. Dr. Grove, your office staff does not do you justice. I have no desire to go back for my two week post op visit. I have no faith whatsoever in the staff at MISNC. If I wasn't under an HMO, in pain, and just wanting to get this over with, I would have definitely gone somewhere else. They obviously "were busy" and made me feel discarded and like a nuisance. ***Fast forward to July 2020. Horrific episode of nausea and vomiting. See PCP via telehealth after finding a protrusion at surgery site from Dr. Grove 12/2019. She recommended a new surgeon when informed about poor experience here. Saw a new surgeon less than one week later who is going to fix the now incarcerated recurrent ventral hernia, wish I was not in this position. Never once did I have to play phone tag with new office. Surgery scheduled next Monday to finally fix what should have been done with Dr. Grove. Sad about my overall experience here and wish it didn't have to warrant a second surgery to fix what he quoted were "indestructible sutures."

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.

Two months ago, I had a really bad fall and dislocated my shoulder. To make a long story short, the…read morefirst orthopedic surgeon I saw completely misdiagnosed me and refused MRIs as he said they were not necessary he knew it was wrong with me. He had indicated I might need a full shoulder replacement and then referred me to PT. For two months I have been at a pain level of 9+ and have not had any sleep. I finally had to demand MRI imaging because the pain was so excessive I needed to find out what was really going on. His office also totally messed up the request for the MRIs and I had to go twice. Another delay and more pain. I knew I needed a second opinion and was referred to Dr. Skyhar by two friends, and I have to say was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. He is one of the most caring and intelligent doctors I have ever spent time with. He reviewed the MRIs slide by slide and explained in detail what each slide was showing. He determined that I did not need to have any kind of surgery and that my pain that I was experiencing was neurological in nature. He even explained the MRI report by the radiologist that to be honest was not written correctly. He is a wonderful doctor. He is a kind and loving person and I cannot thank my friends enough for referring me to him. My husband said OK. we now know any orthopedic issue that we have guess where we're going: to Dr. Skyhar. His staff are absolutely lovely people truly a blessing to find a medical professional that really is truly an expert.

As a former dental specialist in private practice and now as his patient, I consider Dr. Skyhar the…read moredefinitive choice for orthopedic care. My background allows me to appreciate the high level of clinical precision he brings to his work. He was remarkably meticulous in identifying the source of my shoulder pain and limited mobility, delivering a diagnosis that was both accurate and actionable. Furthermore, he excels at communication, explaining complex medical alternatives in clear, layman's terms. I was also particularly impressed by his technique; I experienced zero discomfort during the administration of a cortisone injection. What truly elevates my confidence in Dr. Skyhar is his distinguished history of medical leadership. Having served as Chief of Staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, he was responsible for leading the medical staff and serving as the primary liaison for clinical excellence. His tenure in this executive role focused on: Elevating Patient Safety: Overseeing hospital-wide protocols to ensure care met the highest safety benchmarks. Defining Surgical Quality Standards: Setting the agenda for surgical best practices and ensuring staff adhered to rigorous quality metrics. Clinical Governance: Leading the Medical Executive Committee to maintain the hospital's status as a regional center of excellence. Dr. Skyhar's commitment to these high-level standards--further evidenced by his past roles as Chief of the Department of Surgery and Physician Leader for the Scripps 'System of Excellence'--translates directly to the high-quality treatment he provides in private practice. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an orthopedic leader who masters both the science of surgery and the art of patient care.

Dr Cooper performed a hernia repair in Nov 2024. Great person. Great doc. Good office people. We…read morewere very happy with the care and results.

I recently had an emergency appendectomy at Scripps encinitas. Dr. Cooper was amazing. He met with…read moreme first and explained the procedure in detail as well as answered all my questions. I felt extremely relieved knowing I was in his hands. Additionally, the entire staff at scripps hospital was wonderful.

My appointment was right on time. Dr Schultzel was very nice and explained to me what his…read morerecommendation to fix my issue would be. Staff is nice and very patient with all my return phone calls with questions. I will be seeing him again for a follow up prior to my surgery. (which I am dreading) but Dr Schultzel is listed as one of the best Colon/Rectal surgeons in Southern California so I feel confident he k owes what he is doing.

Dr Schultzel's office is busy. Waiting room usually full with people standing, but usually no more…read morethan 45min. At least the visit time with Doctor is quick, maybe 5-10min. Don't let the rushed feeling prevent you from asking the questions you need to make a well-informed decision. You are your best advocate.

I called this office seeking to have an initial consult after losing my beloved primary care doctor…read moreover 20 years so I could interview Dr. Dave to see if he would be a good match for me. After being introduced to the concept of "concierge medicine", I was blown away by the price tag of over $500-1000/month that was not managed through insurance. If you're going to ask for that much money all being out of pocket, you need to at least have a consult visit to discuss exactly what's involved, meet the doctor, and visit the office to allow me to weigh whether that's worth it and it's a match. Going off the little information that was provided on the phone and the immediate sticker shock that you would pay with the first visit, I decided this was not for me.

This place is exceptional! Dr. Larson and his wonderful staff are welcoming, professional, and…read moreextremely knowledgeable. Dr Larson gave me a very comprehensive medical exam, the best of any doctor I have experienced. He answered all my medical questions with patience and understanding, and his vast knowledge of integrative medicine is remarkable. Thank you for a wonderful experience, I will definitely be back!

Dr Thorne is the best ortho doctor I have ever been to. He operated on my back and neck, and I was…read morepain free the next day. He is a superb surgeon. He is always on time, never late, and does not keep me waiting. Such a great doctor. Paige Pamela Castle

say enough great things about Dr. Thorne. After suffering from debilitating back pain for two…read moremonths, I had seen six or seven different doctors with no real progress. I was unable to walk, and it completely turned my life upside down. Dr. Thorne took the time to truly listen and spent a full hour reviewing my MRIs with me--something no other doctor had done. He didn't rush through the appointment or dismiss my concerns. He genuinely cares about his patients and is incredibly knowledgeable. If you're struggling with back pain and need a doctor who truly cares and takes the time to help, I highly recommend Dr. Thorne!