Salinas Valley Health
Internal Medicine • Salinas, CA
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (Salinas Valley Primecare: Patton Robert MD): 3.3/5 (8 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High overall ratings for some internists (e.g., 4.9/5 with 23 reviews; 5.0/5 with 1 review)
- Some patient reviews describe doctors as knowledgeable/dedicated and detailed
Common complaints
- Care concerns such as delayed responses/refill handling and incomplete communication of lab results
- Negative experiences including rudeness/unprofessionalism and lack of follow-up/after-visit instructions
- Operational/staffing issues (e.g., appointment cancellation) and poor call-backs/refill handling
In patients' words
"“He is good and diligent but about 30% of the visit is spent with him troubleshooting his computer… slow to handle prescription refill requests or provide pertinent lab results or return messages.”"
— Birdeye review excerpt for Salinas Valley Primecare: Patton Robert MD"“One of the drs… misdiagnosed myself and my son… A dermatologist in Monterey… it was cancer!! Very disappointed.”"
— Birdeye review excerpt for Salinas Valley Primecare: Patton Robert MD"“The worst doctor’s visit I have ever had… showed absolutely no concern… rude and unprofessional and did not give me any advice or after care instructions…”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Jared Kozal, MD"“This entire office is not operating in a professional manner. Dr. Franklin decided to cancel my appt after I had already arrived…”"
— RateMDs review excerpt for Dr. Peter E. Franklin"“He is the worst doctor I have ever been to. It was a horrible experience. He does not listen…”"
— LocalityBiz review excerpt for Jon-Peter Meckel, DO"“One of the best doctors I have ever come across. He is knowledgeable, dedicated and detailed.”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Bruce Kaufman, DOMore clinics in Salinas
Salinas Valley Health General Surgery
Patients praise: Many individual surgeons and doctors are highly regarded, with patients frequently praising their bedside manner, professionalism, compassion, and technical expertise · Positive feedback on nursing care during extended stays and inpatient experiences.
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Patients praise: Courteous staff · Clear communication of conditions and treatments.
Sleep Disorders Center
Patients praise: Knowledgeable and thorough specialists · Good communication and patient engagement.
Valle Verde Medical Group
Patients praise: kind and professional aesthetic service providers · natural-looking botox results.
Elevate Spa MD
Patients praise: Highly skilled, professional, and knowledgeable staff (specifically mentioning Nurse Griselda). · Clean, welcoming, and comfortable office environment..
Salinas Valley Health Sleep Medicine Center
Patients praise: helpful, friendly, and professional nursing and support staff reported by some patients · clean facility environment.
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