Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Dr. Champaneria and his staff made a mentally difficult procedure (mastectomy) as easy as possible. You are faced with MANY decisions throughout this process and Dr. Champaneria always takes the time to discuss thoroughly any questions and concerns. The office staff is great. I never had to wait...

Dr. Cavendish has treated me for many years. He is the absolute best, and saved my life twice, the second time by recommending an AV node ablation and a bi-ventricular pacemaker which has prolonged my life. His office is very efficient, they return calls promptly, are polite and helpful. I'm a lucky...

Dr. Nelson was very open to conservative treatment options, but when the time came for my disectomy and fusion of L5-S1, he was cautiously optimistic. I am pleased to report that I am a good 95% better and am back to work and living life! Thank you Dr Nelson. Summer, his assistant is amazing in her...

Dr. Michelle is Top the San Diego Doctors. I am a patient of Dr. Eva Abbo her mother and my husband is a patient of Dr. Fred abbo in the same office. Occasionally we call in and Dr. Michelle is covering for Dr. Eva and has taken great care of me and my husband. recently I was suffering with a kidney...

Dr. Eva Abbo is a true doctor, they don't make them like her anymore. She truly cares about me and gives me plenty of time, totally giving me attention and her medical advice. and because I am not rushed, it gives me time to think of everything I needed to talk about. She has been taking care of me...

Been to 4 ear nose and throat doctors. Dr dent is the best one and gets to the bottom of the isues and has a solution for them. Very smart Dr too knows his stuff. And keeps up with new treatments also knows that allergies have a lot to do with his job. And offers oral allergy treatment. He is kind...

This is my second visit to Dr Chang and I’m glad I found her. Not only is she a good doctor but she is very personable . Thank you Dr Chang. Her office is also well run

Dr. Stahl is an excellent surgeon. He is fast and accurate. My 82 year old mother with many co-morbidities had quintuple bypass surgery and did excellent post op.

After suffering of a broken arm for 4 months from a fall in August 2019 that occurred at my work -  which forced me to utilize doctors within the Worker Compensation network,  I ended up being misdiagnosed by an incompetent doctor on my condition and what my treatment plan should be.  I eventually...

I have been a patient of Dr. Falconio for over 30 years. I have referred many family/friends to her as well. I have many complex medical issues. Dr Falconio is the best doctor there is! She is very intelligent, very current, and the nicest person you will ever meet! She is soooooo good and is...

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Eisman for a decade due to a chronic lung condition. He has saved my life twice with experienced, knowledgeable diagnosis and focused treatment plan. He has a keen mind and sticks with even the most baffling symptoms. Very professional and always caring.

Dr. Alexander is the BEST! My experiences with Dr. Alexander could not have been better. I feel very grateful to Dr. Alexander for his skill, expertise and his GENUINE concern for his patients. Also, many thanks to his fantastic staff!

Highly recommend Dr Schultzel! Easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable with my gallbladder removal. Surgery went super smooth with very minimal scarring. Couldn't of had a better experience!

So grateful to Dr. Nelson for his exceptional skills and professionalism. Been his patient for over a year. He listens to your questions/concerns giving honest feedback and options with detailed explanation. Explored less invasive options until they no longer were working. ACDF C5-C6 and Disk...

I saw Dr. Chang for a suspicious discoloration on my throat. This was my first appointment with her and she spent time gathering history and information regarding the symptoms. She was able to do a biopsy on the area the same day. I am very appreciative of her approach, knowledge and skills.

I recently had my breast augmentation with Dr. Salazar, he is awesome! Very kind, listens to all your concerns, and helps you make the best decision for your body type. I highly recommend him!

She is kind, caring and very knowledgeable. My favorite GYN by far.

Dr. Chang is very knowledgeable. When we decided to go with surgery Dr. Chang did everything in her power to get it approved.

I saw Dr. Chang for a check of some lingering throat pain and she and her staff were professional, efficient and soothing. I was able to get in for an appointment quickly and she was able to do a scope, address my concerns in a professional and calm manner and provide her opinion and recommended...

Dr. Karam was recommended to me by another plastic surgeon who said she would go to him if she wanted to get work done, since she had worked with him before professionally, and since he is double board certified. I went to Dr. Karam for a brow lift and to remove extra upper eyelid skin. I am now...

3 years ago I went to see Dr. Michelson via a recommendation from a trusted friend. It was a very good experience. I needed cataract surgery on one eye. He explained the process, gave me the options, and we went with a laser approach. The results are fantastic (I don't need glasses at all for near...

Dr. Hess gave me a new lease on life with his care and remarkable expertise. I had breast reduction surgery to alleviate pain and stress to my spine and shoulders. I woke up symptom free, with my energy back, and a flattering new look. My recovery was untroubled. I am grateful to him and his entire...

Dr. Kabat and his staff are efficient, courteous, and professional. Dr. Kabat is thorough during his battery of assessments. I trust and recommend his services.

My cardiologist referred me to Dr. Rogers after I expressed concern about traditional pacemaker placement given my slender build, age (45) and active lifestyle. My case was urgent and Dr. Rogers was able to quickly fit me in and do an axillary placement under my pectoral muscle. He put me at ease...

I recently had a zoom appointment with Dr Salazar. I was sent a link and at the appointment time was asked to join the zoom call. It was all very easy. Dr. Salazar was personable and professional. He did a thorough assessment of my past history, a zoom physical assessment and then explained his...

From the moment I entered the office and was escorted back by Nurse Practitioner Jeremy Bird, I knew I was in good hands. Mr. Bird explained what was wrong with my disc and patiently explained the procedure. Dr. Ostrup walked in and confirmed I needed surgery. His office staff was so good to me even...

I have been a patient of Dr. Riley since 2002. She shows herself to be considerate, capable, intelligent, curious, and compassionate. I highly recommend her.

She is a great practitioner, does not gave up until finding out what is wrong with you, very professional and caring.

Dr. Chang was great. I located Dr. Chang by searching Scripps website. I had sleep apnea, snoring, and difficulty breathing through my nose. And my original ENT didn't take it seriously. After an examination and a one night in-home sleep study that showed 58 "events" it was determined I had a...

Dr. Chang has always been extremely helpful and professional, put me at ease, answered all my questions, and performed the needed medical procedures in her office, painlessly and satisfactorily. I've been seeing Dr. Chang for a few years and her new office is really nice. More importantly, the new...

I am absolutely thrilled with my upper and lower blepharoplasty performed by Dr. Newman. I look so much younger and I get so many nice comments about how much of an improvement it made. Makes wearing makeup SO much more fun! I was worreid that I would get the deer in the headlights look - I...

I know I am in good hands with Dr. Schultzel whenever I go to him for my knee injections. He is always kind and puts me at ease before he delivers the injections. He gets it right every time!

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Dr. Sam is not only a gifted surgeon , but one of the most descent , noble humans you will ever meet.I cannot say enough good about his integrity and process. Check with any nurse at Scripps La Jolla and they will tell you how lucky you are to have Dr. Sam as your cardio vascular surgeon. Dr. Sam...

I was referred to this practice by my Ophthalmologist because of their expertise and reputation in the treatment of cornea disease! To say that the care, treatment and results I received were the best would be a gross understatement! Dr. Pillar is the BEST OF THE BEST and I will always be grateful...

All of my visits have been timely. The staff is kind and supportive and Dr Salazar is a Miracle worker!!!

The BEST of the BEST - If you have been lucky enough to have found this doctor stop right here because you will not find a better surgeon anywhere else! Dr Bhoyrul & his assistant Surgeon Kirsten have performed 2 successful surgeries on me. I could not be happier with my results. In fact when I...

I saw Dr. Just when I was just 27 years old in 1991 and had a melanoma on my face with a 50 percent chance of being here 5 years...I was his youngest patient at the time. I am now 56 years old! We did an experimental protocol of Interferon at the time, and with much love and caring from Dr. Just...

I've been a happy and well cared for patient for 10+ years! The Perlman team has taken care of me, my husband, our (adult) children and now my admin team. It just keeps getting better. I've never had health care this good and I make sure whatever plan I sign up for each year includes the Perlman...

Dr. Schultzel Is very excellent at what he does as well as kind, personable and focused on you as his patient. My shoulder surgery was pain-free and extremely successful.

Dr. Scott has great bedside manner. He is exceptional pain management specialist, always listening to my concerns and he knows his stuff. Both my husband and I have seen doctor for quite few year now. we trusted his opinion and his treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Scott.

Dr Bui has been my heart doctor for the last 5 years and I highly recommend her as a doctor. Never hurries, listens to my ever questions, gives intelligent advice and trained at one of the best hospitals in America.

I was very pleased with my in-person visit with Dr. Barbara Martin, friendly and helpful staff and the wait time was short. My appointment was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and she agreed to see me in person, unlike other dermatologists who were only accepting appointments for video...

Dr. Sanchez is, without a doubt, one of the kindest and attentive physicians I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My primary care Dr. and many others referred me to him in 2014 when I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. From the moment he examined me and explained the procedure he was going...

I'm so glad I chose LJCSC and Dr Salazar Reyes for my breast augmentation. He took his time during all of my appointments and I never felt rushed. He is extremely knowledgeable and listened to what I wanted to achieve. I wanted a modest change and I was never pressured to go bigger and he made them...

Condescending, rude, and incompetent. He dismissed my pain and abnormal blood test results and accused me of drug-seeking. Sent me home with antacids after rolling his eyes at me and talking about my "attention-seeking" to a nurse like I wasn't even in the room. The next day I went to a different...

I broke my leg and really thought my leg would be ruined for the rest of my life but Dr. Smith's expertise and knowledge saved me. I am so grateful for him!

I’ve tried other dentists closer to where I live, but they always want to upgrade every filling whether needed. Dr, Jaksha has a conservative approach that means you save money. We moved to Palm Springs and continued to go to him. I moved to a South Carolina and still flew back to see him for a...

Hey Dr Einhorn. I moved back to San Diego in dec 2019. It's now June 2020 and I've been trying to get an appointment via Kim, office manager. She drug me along, to no avail, through a Worldwide Pandemic so I don't run out of my insulin and strips. I was told by Kim they would fetch my records from...

Outstanding is all I can say! He saved my life and saved me from open heart surgery with stents. I received the best care.

Dr. Bronner cares deeply for every one of his patients and digs deep to make sure he covers all bases. He doesn't just look at one result and decide, he makes sure to really dig deep and consider all things when suggesting treatment.

I had Major Surgery Nov.29,2017.I was very pleased with the professionalism of Dr. Coufal.He is a great Doctor and I have recommended him to all that have issues. I've had previous neck Surgeries, and he was the first Doctor to give me the results that I had. He not only did Surgery in the front...

I adore Dr. Jaffer. He has been my allergist for 25 years and also treated my son. He is very intelligent, caring, and professional. He has a terrific staff. Shayna and Mary are both very knowledgeable. I don't know what I'll do when he retires! It will feel as if I am losing part of my family.

Excellent

Dr Buchi is the best and most professional Dr which I had in my entire life.

I had a very rare infection called Spinal Epidural Abscess which caused nerve compression. Thanks to Dr. Ostrup who performed an emergency surgery, I barely felt pain after the surgery and I had a speedy recovery! Had it not gone been so prompt and successful, I could have end up paralyzed. I am so...

Dr Weiss is very knowledgeable and caring. She has helped me tremendously. I feel so much better. She also went out of her way to help me in an emergency. I highly recommend Dr. Weiss.

He got rid of a decade full of pain in 5 minutes. I am so grateful to him for that....

Excelent neurocirujano y ser humano

I received a bill one year after the service I received. I called Dr. Austin's office to get more information regarding the bill. My insurance changed since this was a year ago and the bill he sent showed my insurance covered 0, so I just wanted to find out why. I was talking to the front office and...

Totally ignored patients symptoms. Tried to turf the patient. No resolution with this hack of an MD. Don't go to him! Written by Nurse Advocate

I highly recommend Dr. Schultzel. He is very knowledgeable, kind and caring. I was referred to him for a hemorrhoidectomy last year. Have to admit, I put that appointment off for a while and even cancelled a couple of times. I was scared, nervous and embarrassed. I really appreciated that he...

Dr. Downing is a very gifted surgeon. I am so very pleased with the outcome of the elbow surgery he performed and the after care I received. His staff is pleasant and knowledgable and willing to help. I wouldn't hesitate in referring him to others.

Dr. Mark is incredible. His professionalism and talent as a surgeon is epic. He removed a hard ganglion cyst from my wrist/joint without any issues, and my scar will most likely completely go away on its own. Thank you again for everything, Dr. Shultzel!

Dr. Cetel treated me for years as we worked through the various options. She was extremely patient and willing to explore options. Thanks to Dr. Cetel, my insomnia has been gone for several years.

My wife required surgery and care. English being my wife's second language, we decided that I would accompany her to consultations and exams. We were lucky to find Dr. Guru. She is a graduate of highly regarded UCSD Medical School. She preformed my wife's surgery with precision robotic...

My experience with Dr. Morikado was overwhelmingly negative. In a nutshell she was callous and dismissive. I left the ER will little to no help, still in pain, with no diagnosis. Maybe my insurance wasn't good enough for her to care about doing her job.

When I was diagnosed with a meningioma, I was presented with my options, and I appreciated that Dr. Ostrup was not quick to insist on surgery until it became necessary. He has been clear in giving me the information I needed along the way. After a two-year period of “watch and wait”, it became...

Dr Karam, staffs and nurses were friendly and very professional. Dr Karam did an amazing job on my Vertical Restore procedure. He explains the procedure in great details and the entire process was easy and painless. The result was very natural and no one was able to tell I got a lift done. I’m...

Excellent, very knowledgeable and highly skilled surgeon. He is very thorough, takes time to explain everything. Surgery was long, but successful and so was my recovery. If you are looking for a surgeon for female pelvic prolapse repair , I highly recommend him. He was also recommended to me by Dr....

Very informative and listened to me thoroughly. I was quite pleased with his communication skills and the amount of time he gave me.

Fell ice skating (ok, not my forte) and had complicated fracture of wrist/forearm. Dr. Deitch analyzed the problem and provided immediate pain relief (I was sweating and nauseous from the pain), performed a thorough work up, and attempted a difficult reduction of the fracture, keeping the blood...

Dr. Dale Martin has been my dermatologist for over 15 years now and I've always been treated fair, with kindness and professionalism. The waiting room, office and clinic is clean and well kept. The receptionist usually will call a few days prior to an appointment with a reminder text or email.

Dr. Schultzel did a wonderful job taking care of my hemorrhoids and getting me in for my colonoscopy. He used the rubber band ligation to fix my condition. He took care of all my problems. I am very pleased with the outcome and would highly recommended him.

I went in for stents He chose not to give me stents once i went in. He woke me up on the table and said he recommended open heart surgery . He would ruin the artery if he stented me . I had open heart and I feel better than I have in years . I owe this doctor my life . I love him . Highly...

During my 2018 or thereabouts, I had been complaining about the left eye getting red and feeling irritated a lot where I had been self medicating with an older eye antibiotic . When we had our appointment I requested an antibiotic to use randomly when the left eye red flare up would happen helped....

Nabat Mirpourian is an awesome Nurse Practitioner. She helped me in two other Cardiologist Offices. I miss her. She is knowledgeable, often explained things to me much better & clearer than the Doctors she worked for. She is absolutely wonderful! You will experience true professionalism if you...

Dr. Goldsztein is an amazing doctor. He performed my cochlear implant surgery 2 months ago. He explains everything well, he’s so kind and soft spoken. His bedside manner is great. He did a flawless job on my surgery and preserved what hearing I had left in my ear. A literal amazing doctor.

I had both hernia mesh surgery and hemorrhoid bandings done with Dr. Schultzel. I was very pleased with both procedures. Dr. Schultzel is very knowledgeable and patient. The exams are quick and painless. If anybody has any problems with a hernia and hemorrhoids, like I did, Dr Schultzel is the...

I knew immediately that I was under the care of the most highly highly ranked ENT, compassionate, listened carefully, tremendous experience (many yrs in military), strong leader, highly trained. Simply the finest I've ever met. We moved 4 yrs ago & no one compares here in the pacific northwest. ...

I have been to many medical professionals, but Dr. McDonough is the first to totally understand my symptoms and issues and how they are all connected, which made me extremely emotional. His experience and knowledge in the field of Neuropsychology is top-notch. I highly recommend Dr. McDonough and...

My first impression, this was a busy office, the staff seemed a bit overloaded, and booking an appointment was a bit of a challenge. Second impression, staff still busy, Dr. Schultzel is very professional and manages his time well. Most importantly, Dr. Schultzel had a plan, communicated it...

dr. schleimer is a very average doctor.he learned the one word that neurologist have used as the medication in there arsenal{gabapentin] !!!! the placebo of placebos .he is an elitist who sees most all pain is in your head. Neurologist and Psychiatrist are the most useless professions [in my humble...

Had a breast lift consultation and surgery by Dr. Salazar. Everything was awesome from start to finish. He and his nurse, Carmen, were so sweet and made me feel so comfortable from start to finish. I was only a size 32b, but after 2 kids, my breasts looked really deflated, saggy, and I felt like I...

Literally one of the rudest humans I have ever met. Very aggressive and very demeaning. I believe her horrible bedside manner probably stems from feeling inferior for most of her life due to maybe the competitive environment she was raised in. Very unfortunate for her. I suggest you stay far away...

Dr Handwerger is the most caring Dr i have ever seen. He takes the time to really see how he can help you. He explains it so i can understand it. He will call you to check up on how i'm doing. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Bronner Handwerger .

It was refreshing to deal with dr.Schultzel he has a great bedside manners ,listen to all your questions and answer them with smile. I needed a third elbow surgery and he did a wonderful job .I am almost having full motion after only 2 month without physical therapy due to covid-19. So god bless you...

Dr. Schultzel and his team are professional, friendly and extremely knowledgable. He performed an appendectomy after my appendix had ruptured. I felt confident that I was in the best hands pre and post op. He answered every question I had and put my mind at ease. I would recommend him to my family...

Dr. Shoemaker has operated on both of my knees. There is not another orthopedic surgeon I trust more. He is not overly eager to suggest surgery, often times suggesting other therapies when appropriate. He briefly went into retirement some years back, and I’m glad it was short lived. I hope he never...

I’ve been going to IGO for years, but my doctor wasn’t in today. So I was left in the most incompetent, dangerous hands- Dr. Keerti Guru. The worst medical experience ? have ever had in my life. I’m Married to a Physician. ? will not stop until this woman is not practicing medicine. ? went in with...

Dr. Schultzel did a great job. All facilities were sparkling clean. Staff was helpful and always returned calls. Appts. were always on time. Most importantly laparoscopic robotic procedures (hernia) resulted in minimal discomfort and reasonably rapid recovery. Dr. Schultzel was friendly as...

I have been seeing Dr. Kim for 4 years regarding a work comp injury and he has been great helping me with treatments for my back pain. His staff has been wonderful helping out with the appointments and problems dealing with work comp authorizations/denials. my work comp case finally settled and I'm...

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT CARE! I am so fortunate to have found Dr. Schultzel. I was in a lot of pain for more than a year until Dr. Schultzel helped me. He explained everything and everything went and progressed as he said. A previous Dr. had misdiagnosed my problem. I was at my wits end. Once...

I felt I was thoroughly listen to, all my questions answered and needs met. Dr. Whitman took over the practice of a doctor I had been seeing my entire life, so needless to say I wasn’t thrilled about the idea of seeing a new doctor. That being said, I am very happy with her thus far. I find her to...

I have had extreme discomfort in the back of my legs for about 5 years. I was told do not have back surgery unless it affects your lifestyle. I saw a few different spine surgeons and each one wanted to do a procedure to relieve the compression on the nerve but also do a fusion with full hardware. I...

Outstanding Dr! He gave clear detailed explanations and kept an easing positive attitude. My entire experience was exactly as he told me it would be and I am recovering without any complications. Highly recommend him if you need something fixed.