Argyll Medical Group

Patient care slim to none, more concerned about getting your money. Sad thing when you need a specialist. Not a lot of options in Butte County.

Scheduled an appointment with a provider, showed up and was told there was no appointment on record. They of course have a record of my call, registration information, etc but no appointment. After my initial call I immediately requested time off and blocked out my calendar the day I made the appointment. Was told I would have to basically wait two more months to see anyone. I wasted my time by leaving work early. Also I gave them personal information for no reason (since they have that record with evidence of my call). Some one clearly screwed up which screwed me out of time and money. Maybe the providers are great, obviously can’t say. The only reason I give the business two stars is because reception was basically nice. Wish I would have written down who registered me but at this time it’s a moot point. My suggestion is double check to ensure they haven’t lost your appointment.

Patients Bill of Rights 1995

I should have written this a long time ago. We’ve been going here for close to 8 years. I was seeing Dr. Hahn initially. He left and then I became a patient of Stuart Mishelof, PA-​C. This man is amazing. There is a reason that Stuart was named Best of Chico health care providers and it’s Stuart’s warmth and care. His staff is obviously as dedicated as Stuart is.
We came to Argyll by looking for a health care provider in the phone book. We got lucky! And we have never regretted it.
Long, long ago and in a different life, I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman and so I can still remember (faintly) what good medical care looks like and I see it with Stuart! (and his staff)

Dr. Kong-​Siball is my regular M.D. I like her very much. She is very knowledgeable, never rushes me, listens, and really spends time to help me with whatever the problem is. Her staff are very warm, friendly and generally efficient. Everyone strives to make you feel comfortable. The only negative: whenever I have a question when I call, I’m told by reception that I have to come in. It doesn’t matter what the question is — I have to make an appt. I understand that there are questions that need consultation, but there are some that really don’t. Other than that — I am a fan!
Dr Meyer is my endocrinologist. I see some reviews saying that he’s rude. He’s not warm and fuzzy, but he is very knowledgeable and will do everything possible to find out how he can help! He really is focused on taking the time to solve your problem. (He does however have an offbeat sense of humor if you’re paying attention.) He spent considerable time filling out a lot of paperwork so I could get the medication I needed which was very important to me!

The staff at Dr. Myers is rude. The Doctor himself is rude. They make you wait over an hour for an appointed time and on top of all of that, Dr. Myers pushes some seriously expensive MLM vitamins that he says are an «absolute necessity». It was uncomfortable from the start and borderline abusive. They also want to make you believe that he is the only endocrinologist in Chico. That is a flat out lie. I am very happy I found a new place to go for my daughters Type 1 diabetic needs. Don’t waste your time with this doctor who is on his way out. He should have retired years ago.

Always been very good to me

I see PA Stuart Misheloff — and he is awesome! Thorough, friendly, efficient and proactive. His nurse if always very professional and polite, as is the receptionist staff. I can log onto my portal and email him and get responses!
Just started going there the past few months, and have had NO negative experiences!

** I have opted to update my rating based on the practice as a whole & the fact that the provider discussed below is no longer there. Lifting my rating back to my initial impression of Argyll, as a whole. With the situation that prompted me to write the below review– I stand by an initial rating of a 2 (that’s being nice) for Dara McKinley, NP****
My rating is not specifically intended for the group as a whole, I have seen a few of the providers at this location and had no issues or qualms until one amazing provider left and another took over his practice– Dara McKinley, NP.
Beware! Her bedside manner is terrible, she was blunt, rude, and not empathetic at the least. One time, she blindly approved an authorization for a refill early on a medication and when I called to let her know that I really needed it filled– my pain levels were higher than usual due to unforseen circumstances– i was also on a very low dosage… her staff went from promising the refill to proceeding to «take back» the Auth and stated I would have to come in for an appointment. Fine… New condition– I can do that– would have been nice to start there instead of it taking my pharmacy to let you know your patient needed a refill a couple days early.
The first sign should have been being asked to sign a pain contract for 30 day supply of low dose T3… okay… i will sign it. No biggie. Weird since ive seen you twice and have been on this for months, but okay. I was taken off guard when I came in for my next appointment where I was offered a cup to test my urine. What?! This was a first in my life– ever… that made me feel like she thought I was a drug seeker… totally not the case! At that time, i had chronic neck and shoulder pain causing serious tension headaches and migraines. She made me feel like my symptoms were not real and only in my head. I had been coming to this practice for nearly two years. She made me feel belittled, uneducated, and uncomfortable. Prescribing blood pressure medications to a person that has symptoms due to low blood pressure to try to curb headaches. I understand it can offer relief in some patients– i have read the studies; however, I get low blood pressure…
If it can be avoided I have no desire to take medications… I have my MBA and many years of experience in healthcare– I have done my homework, yet i have always been open to trying new routes to improve my health. Prior to seeing her, I had a couple CT scans, EMS tests, Xrays, blood work, physical therapy, went to an endocrinologist and neurologist. While I was seeing her I was going to a massage therapist, chiropractor and acupuncturist to help manage my pain– all of which are not covered by my insurance. Cash practices– I was in no way faking it.
The break up— I received an appt reminder call stating that if I did not call back to confirm that my appt would be cancelled. So I did not call back and was sent a bill for a no show fee. Prior to receiving the bill, I attempted to remain with an awesome practice and schedule with the Doctor. I left a voicemail stating that I was not comfortable with Dara and would like to see him directly. I didn’t recieve a call back. I called to followup and was advised on the phone that Dara had released me from care due to no show appointments and not following her advise. That I would recieve a letter with more details. I never did recieve the letter; however, I am grateful that I have found a provider that does not throw drugs at their patients or speaks to them like they are idiots or slow. My prescriptions are no longer a rotation of try this or try that. Watching what I eat has cut back migraines to maybe 1 every couple months– before I was at 5 a week… I really hope Dr. Stark finds a better NP to work with his patients… As I cannot imagine that I am the only one that left… There are many talented and empathetic physicians here that dont make you feel like cattle being moved in and out of the exam rooms just to get a pay check. That was how I felt… and although time has passed. it still bothers me and I feel others should be aware. In this case, skip the NP and see the Doctor…

Dr Meyer… You are a great Dr, but please oh please do something about your staff.
Otherwise I will find a new Dr.
I get billed continously over and over for medical I had paid for two months ago. I repeatidly have to call and only to talk to your rude staff.
They DO NOT return refill authorization in a timely matter. Pharmacy & myself has to keep calling your office only for them to blame the Pharmacy that they did not get the fax??? I have seen for myself from the pharmacy, date and time when and where they had sent the authorazation. Perhaps you are over loaded… However this and your current office staff is not going to make for a successful practice long term.

wasnt very happy going here… Felt like I didnt get many answers and always got a big bill. Felt like they couldnt wait to schedule me to come back just to bill me again.