Charles D Pumphrey, MD

Our kids have been going to Dr P for over 15 years now and he is hands down the BEST pediatrician EVER. He actually cares about the kids and the parents concerns, He listens and calls or texts on weekends with updates or lab results or to see how your lil ones are doing. His staff is courteous, sweet and accommodating. Genuinely a wonderful doctor.

Outstanding, caring and very responsive to his Patients needs. He takes time to explain clearly to Parents what is going on and gives clear instructions to follow.

I am so happy that he is my daughter’s pediatrician! I can’t tell you enough on how great he is! He gives his cell phone number to you and anytime I have any questions I just text him and he responds pretty quick! I don’t know what people say about his office staff because they have always been friendly to me and my daughter! I would recommend any parent to Dr. Pumphrey because he is truly a great doctor!

I love the doctor and we happy with his care, how ever the nurse and stuff are very rude.

Let me just say this, I’ve never seen a better, upbeat, kid friendly, Awesome pediatian in the almost 5 years of being a mommy and we’ve been out of the country and back! I have two sons with autism; Dr. P Was very Gentle with them despite them being Very Active today, he dealt with them very well, which made my Day out to the adoc with 3 children 4 and under way less stressful! I would definitely recommend bringing your children here, nice staff and atmosphere! We Looovvee it! First timer and just made them my children’s Primary Care Peds! Just Awesome an experience!

Went to Dr pumphrey today for the first time with my 7 y/​o son. dr Pumphrey is a very smart educated professional Dr my son liked him, I like the front office staff very helpful and kind, I felt the back office staff was a lil cold but whatever I’m not there for them. Was a lil odd to have a MA in the room during my app but we will get use to it. Thank god there is no toys in the waiting area it isn’t toys r us, but the fish tank is pretty awesome. I love the sick and well sides they keep it cold in there to kill the germs which is fine by me! Wish there was some childerns books in the room to read while we wait for the dr. But We will just bring our own I suppose. Awesome dr would recommended.

Dr Pumphrey doesn’t seem to like modern medicene, he seems very old school with natural meds or not treating something. He doesn’t like children to have milk or dairy products. His office staff is rude, the only people I like in the office are the nurses. He has wonderful nurses.

Dr Pumphrey has been our pediatrician for about 6 years, since the birth of my first child (and I take my second child — 2 yrs old — to him as well). There’s been a few times that I’ve raised my eye brows at him or his choice of words, but NEVER have I regretted following his suggestions. He’s never steered us wrong and while my kids are not sickly or special needs — they are not the picture of health at all times either. My oldest needed to have their tonsils removed and my youngest needed ear tubes. He’s listened to my concerns about my oldest’s eye problems and my youngest’s speech delay. He always has suggestions about how to improve their health and calms my fears about silly things like my oldest not liking meat and «ARE THEY GOING TO DIE?!» because this is America and not liking meat is a sin.
In regards to the push of probiotics and his lack of toys — yes, it’s all true. He suggests a specific brand of probiotics (which he sells) and has no toys in his waiting rooms. I don’t buy the probiotics and my kids have not died from lack of constant stimulation — go figure.
His office staff have never been an issue for me. Their office is BUSY. Anyone familiar with the healthcare system these days should know that every general care doctor is forced to take TONS of patients and the fact that their office runs as well as it does (and is still clean, organized, and efficient) is a testament to the staff. Sometimes I have a longer wait, sometimes I don’t. Most times they answer the phone the first time I call, sometimes they put me on hold for a few minutes. My kids can get in when they need to and that’s the most important thing.
All in all, Pumphrey is great and I highly recommend to give him a try.

We love Dr. Pumphrey! I have two little ones that I take to him. He is very professional and nice. Addresses my concerns if I have any. He gives patients his cell number for after hours if there is any problems are questions that need to be asked. He always responds quickly. Just that alone has saved me a few tried to the ER or urgent care!
His front office staff don’t always look like the happiest bunch but my review is for Dr. Pumphrey and he deserves nothing but 5 stars!

9 Years later. I will still drive 20 miles to see him. He is amazing!

Amazing pediatrician! He helped my son when many other pediatricians have just put «band aids» on the problem. He found a solution! I also love how he offers nutrition and alternative treatments with out running to medications to solve the issues.

This Dr. Is great!!! He always has time for my kids when they are sick, so no waiting hours at urgent care. He is on top of thing with nutrition and facts. He’s quick and is able to listen and do at the same time. I live that he has a nurse with him at all times to help. Very efficient and cares, gets to the bottom of things quickly. Wastes no time, and is gentle and shows my kids he cares. He is an age appropriate type of person, he knows how to talk to kids and adults. Great all around.

I love Dr. Pumphrey! He is truly a doctor that cares. My oldest daughter is 10 and he has been her doctor since birth. He takes the time to answer any question I have and he explains everything in great detail. I love that he educates me on things and always provides me a pamphlet on the illness my daughter has. His hours are great and I love the fact that he is open late every Tuesday. He always leaves spots open for sick appointments that are available for the same day. There is rarely an appointment where I have to wait a long time in the waiting room. He is always available and he even allows us to text him with any urgent concern. I definitely don’t abuse this but when I need to ask him a question he responds quickly. I love him and I would never change him for another Pediatrician.

I love the Doctor. He always listens to my concerns, answers my questions & makes my Daughter feel calm & relaxed.
As for the front office staff, they are horrible & rude. I’ve been taking my Daughter there since birth & she will be 5 this year. The front office staff never greets with a hello or so much as a look. My Daughter broke her leg last year & I need a referral for a orthopedics & they told me to do it myself because they were too busy. When I called the front office manager to figure out why I wasn’t getting help, I was in tears from pure stress & trying to do all of this on my lunch hour, the front office manager told me I was given that option because I was screaming & cussing at the front office, a total lie.
I only continue to go back because I love the doctor, but his front office staff are rude & always look miserable & never treat me with kindness.

Just took my 4 year old for her wellness checkup. I was a little apprehensive when I saw some of the reviews but decided to try him out anyways.
I loved him, his secretary’s and nurses. As far as someone saying there are no toys in the waiting room, it’s not toys R us bring a tablet if you must. The waiting time was less then 5 minutes!
I also liked that he was all about nutrition and a healthy diet, yes he had us try his vitamins… but so what? If you don’t want to buy, don’t buy them. He was caring and asked lots of questions, he also made sure to ask if I had any questions. For the amount of files he had (you can see from the waiting area) to the couple of bad reviews, on Unilocal I think he is a pretty good Dr.
Thank you see you next year Dr!
P. S. his office was very clean which I will take over having toys in the office that have germs all over them any day!

I had read a lot of great reviews of Dr. Pumphrey, so I had high expectations. He let me down in every way possible. First of all, it’s a pediatrician whose office has no toys for children to play with in the waiting room. And though there is a sick and well area, there is no wall or barrier to separate these two, leaving children to meander while they wait. The office is modern and nice, but that’s about all the nice things I can say. Dr. Pumphrey made me feel unimportant as a parent. He did not listen to my concerns or fully address my questions. For my 18 month old daughter’s FIRST eat infection, he immediately said she «needed» tubes put in. She had no history of ear infections. I found this absolutely ridiculous. In addition, he was pushing expensive probiotics on me and told me I needed to put my daughter on soy formula (even though she eats a healthy, balanced diet). He gave me no explanation for the formula when I asked why.
We will not be going back to Dr. Pumphrey.

I have been bringing my children to Dr. Pumphrey for 23 years. He is knowledgeable, kind, caring and really listens to any concerns I have, taking as much time as we need to getting my children well and staying healthy.
2 years ago my insurance changed, and I had to switch group and Doctor. I could not stand the run down doctors office and the office staff. I liked the doctor. My youngest child who is a teenager, begged to go back to Dr. Pumphrey. We finally got switched back to Dr. Pumphrey and PHEW! From the beautiful office, to the office staff and to Dr. Pumphrey we are thrilled to be back!

I was his patient when I was a kid, and recently I took my little brother to be seen by him who’s 17. Hands down the best pediatrician in the area. His dedication and passion to his practice really reflects in the loyalty of his patients.

I am so thankful to have been referred to Dr. Pumphrey. His staff is great, the office is clean and very modern. Our 1^st visit he spent about 30 minutes with us. He has such a natural way about him with children. He is big on giving paper hand outs and is big on supplements, vitamins, etc… he doesn’t try to push buying products from his office, he just recommends it. He gives his personal cell and says text anytime. No kidding, when ever I have text him, he responds within like 5 – 10 minutes. I just love him!

We wanted a Physician for our Children and found one in Dr Pumphrey, but he is really is more of a Salesman (Dare I Say «Snake Oil» vendor?)
Took both our Children to see Dr. Pumphrey in Menifee/​Sun City yesterday. We have just moved into the area. While I do believe this doctor is sincere, we did not appreciate seeing Multi-​level marketing materials for health products in the exam room.
We also did not appreciate the 30-​minute convoluted sales pitch on purchasing health and vitamin supplements and the story on how i could ONLY obtain these vitial items through his office for just under $ 10 month. He was very assertive about having both my wife and I taste each product.
We will not return to Dr. Pumphrey. I do not appreciate the sales of supplements or vitamins from a annual child check up.
Being a Regional Sales Manager myself for another Industry, I started to do the numbers, If he sees 20 – 30 patients a day and gets just one parent to buy into to his supplement racket at $ 10 per month, he is increasing his revenue by $ 50 a week every month… this compounds with prior patients still paying their $ 10/​month. This Doctor is potentially bringing in more revenue selling supplements than he is charging Medical Insurance Companies for seeing his patients.
He likely is a very competent physician, but we were over-​whelmed with his constant and assertive Sales performance/​routine.