Saddleback Family Medicine

Reviews 7

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Mark Thiffault

I have been a patient since the 1980s -- with a medical file 3 inches thick. Why mention this? Because Dr. Ierardi takes the time to refer back to previous tests and records, comparing them with current ones, to determine efficacy of ongoing treatments and medicines. He is not a 15-minute appointment, and in consequence, patients sometimes wait longer than theyd like. And emergencies take precedence over "normal" appointments -- appreciated if youre the former, but not so much if youre the latter. As a family practitioner, Dr. Ierardi has treated my wife and children (now grown), and has been remarkably accurate in diagnosing the varied ailments and illnesses weve incurred. He refers to specialists when needed, but hes the first stop on a medical journey for us. I have friends who marvel at Dr. Ierardis thoroughness and actual concern -- and wish they, also, could become his patients. (My friends have HMO insurance plans and have other "gatekeepers.") As with any practitioner today, office staff comes and goes. Some are personable and some less so. But Im not going to see them -- Im going to see Dr. Ierardi. I grant that waiting for Dr. Ierardi to bustle into the exam room, hair on fire, can seem interminable and inconvenient. But remember the old adage: "Good things come to those who wait." I just hope that Dr. Ierardi doesnt quit before I do!

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Lkhamsuren Luvsandorj

Dr.Stephen J Ierardis office people were so rude. Dr. Stephen Ierardi left me in the room for 2 hours. He came after 2 hours he asked all my family history and draw on the paper. Then stared rush. I couldnt ask my questions because he said his next appointment person is coming. Well I just wasted my time for 3 hours for nothing. Also He told me I am going send your lab order. You can go anytime. After day I went to the lab. But He didnt send any order. So I wasted my time again!!! Today I called and tried to cancel my daughters appointment because I didnt want to waste my daughters time for nothing but office lady said we have to charge you $25 for cancellation. Told her all about the lab order how much time I wasted thats why I want to cancel. She didnt even care. I said I cant pay that. She said we will send you bill anyway and hang up for me.!! They dont care about peoples time. They care about their time. Dont go to his office! Terrible place!

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Robert Latz

Dr.Stephen J Ierardis office people were so rude. Dr. Stephen Ierardi left me in the room for 2 hours. He came after 2 hours he asked all my family history and draw on the paper. Then stared rush. I couldnt ask my questions because he said his next appointment person is coming. Well I just wasted my time for 3 hours for nothing. Also He told me I am going to order your lab. You can go anytime. After they went to the lab. But He didnt send any order. Today I called and tried to cancel my daughters appointment because I didnt want to waste my daughters time for nothing but office lady said we have to charge you $25 for cancelation. They dont care about peoples time. They care about their time. Dont go to his office! Terrible place!

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Zoe Zamboni

Saddleback Family Medicine just moved (April 2017)! Dr Ierardi has been taking care of me since I was teenager, my children (2 and 6) since they were born, and my parents forever. He is thoughtful, very smart and really funny. My kids love seeing him even when they are sick. He talks directly to them and lets them "help" with their exams. The people that work in the office are friendly and get to know patients because the office is small. Highly recommended.

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Valerie Gutierrez

Dr Ierardi is a wonderful doctor. He is very thorough and explains everything to you, all test results and any medication he prescribes. He answers all your questions. He has a nice personality and sense of humor. He cares about his patients and their family. He has called me after hours to check on myself or my husband or kids many times.

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Phoenix Alexander

Great doctor! Very caring and willing to spend the time to explain, educate, and give appropriate referrals and prescriptions when needed. He gives me the information I need to manage my own health concerns -- a working health partner without a god complex, so rare in medicine today.

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Jeanne Sutcliffe

On call Doctor for Dr. Roberson. Did not respond EVER to numerous call to cell, texts and home phone. Highly unrecommended. Use this doctor only if you dont give a toss about your health.

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