Primary Care Physicians | Family & Internal Medicine
Primary Care • San Jose, CA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Dr. Stephen Huynh, DO): 4.9/5 stars (36 reviews)
- El Camino Health (Dr. Jayashree Joshi, MD): 4.8/5 stars (49 reviews)
- Yelp (Dr. Josephine Pham, MD): 3.2/5 stars (46 reviews)
- Practice Website (Dr. Manjari Aravamuthan, MD): 4.84/5 stars (102 reviews)
- Sutter Health (Dr. Yousuf Shamsie, DO): 4.9/5 stars (160 reviews)
- El Camino Health (Dr. Rajalakshmi Kalimuthu, MD): 4.9/5 stars (231 ratings / 58 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Physicians who are good listeners and show empathy
- Clear explanations of medical conditions and treatments
- Thoroughness in addressing patient concerns and history
- Feeling supported and having a collaborative relationship with the doctor
- Efficiency and professionalism of both doctors and staff
- Effective diagnostic and chronic disease management skills
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and while in the office
- Rushed appointments with limited physician time
- Difficulty accessing the doctor's office after hours
- Fragmented care and lack of coordination between providers
- Frustration with repetitive questions about medical history
- Feeling like a number rather than an individual due to impersonal care
- Dissatisfaction with reception staff or practice administration
In patients' words
"Dr. Huynh was extremely patient and listened to all of my concerns. Several times he asked if there was anything else I wished to discuss. It was nice not feeling like I was being rushed out of the office."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Stephen Huynh, DO)"Dr. Joshi is most amazing! She's so busy yet manages to give so much time, attention and personal care. Attends to all issues and answers all questions with care and utmost information!"
— El Camino Health (Dr. Jayashree Joshi, MD)"I feel like it’s not right for me to start talking again, and again and again every time I go to see a doctor and every time I been seen by someone new to start talking about my old medical issues, my old problems."
— Qualitative study on patient experiences in San Jose"62% of respondents say they wait a week or more to see their doctor. 80% of respondents say they are worried important health issues could be slipping through the cracks."
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