Ned H. Chambers, MD

Picked Dr. Chambers based on proximity to my home and his participation in my insurance plan. Really nice guy. Gave me an article to read about the hazards of consuming red meat and also offered me a cup of carrots while I was waiting on lab results. He also took my family history into account when making a diagnosis. He’s great about supporting the local Point Loma pharmacy over CVS. Things were hectic in the office, but I expected nothing less from a doc trying to earn a living in family practice these days.

I was SHOCKED to see these bad reviews on here.
I actually had an incredible experience with Dr. Chambers and this is coming from someone who has not seen a regular «western medicine» doc for over 3 years, I am more about the eastern side of things, however, what was great about this doctor is that he practices BOTH sides of medicine. I needed to have a physical done and EKG and this was the doctor that was recommended.
I also found it fascinating that he is a third-​generation doc and had pics of his father and grandfather on the wall in his office.
He even spent extra time with me giving me additional resources we can use at our wellness spa for our own clients.
Also, location was easy to find and the entire staff was very helpful and nice.

5 star doctor cares about patients and he’s not one of those just turn you around get the money and leave type doctors

Came here for a drug test. they promised results in 3 – 10 days. It took almost three weeks before I got an answer. It was also more expensive than several other places in town, They did not foll0w proper SAMHSA testing procedures and I ended up having to have it done over elsewhere. A place in mission valley got it done in 5 days for $ 65. Almost half the cost and less than a third of the wait.

I had a medical form I needed signed while I was there for a visit for my kid’s school and he refused to sign it stating that they werent his patients. The thing is as the parent, I’m in charge of their medical decisions so he doesn’t need to see them as a patient.
Anyway, disappointing. Unfortunately, in order to change doctor’s minds about complying with the new laws regarding AB2109, leaving a neg review is the only re-​course up parents have. Hopefully we can pressure them into signing the forms the same way Big Pharma pressured the state senate and assembly to approve this bill.
The author of the bill even testified before the commitee that getting the forms signed woulf not be a problem even though independent research showed that a majority of doctors would refuse to sign the forms. Thank you Ned Chambers for making my life MORE difficult.

I’ve had back pain for over a month, so finally I decided to get some help. I cancelled a chiropractor appt. to see Ned… if only to get his opinion before seeing a spine specialist. Ned found the problem right away and prescribed exercises to tighten my abs and relieve the pressure. I’m glad I trusted my family doc before spending a ton on chiropractors, x-​rays, and specialists! Thanks Ned!

I have been a patient of Dr. Chambers for over ten years. I have gone to other doctors through out the years if needed or if insurance demanded. I always find myself back at Dr. Chambers office. He is an amazing doctor, I’ve always had better them ordinary service from him and his entire office which makes them extraordinary. He is thorough and spot on with his diagnosis. I read some of these reviews and they say Dr. Chambers rushed thru their visit or didn’t kiss their butts. He is a great Dr. And very busy, that’s a good thing. I would recommend this Dr. To my friends and family.

I first met Dr. Chambers over six years ago, on my first visit he was charming and caring. He then proceeded to sell me his book on heart disease. After that first visit, I never saw the man again. He pushed me off on his Womens’ Nurse Assistant. It was fine, since I only needed cholestrol meds. I recently went to ask for a check on my cholestrol and also a a thyroid check. Again, was pushed onto the new Nurse Assistant. After, my calling to find out my results… which I was told the Nurse would call me… she believed my results were a lab error, after she showed the report to Dr. Chambers. I came in and was charged for a new blood draw! Citing that they believed their lab was in error! Dr. Chambers made an appointment for me with a specialist… I could not make the appointment and tried to call the specialist office, after continual ringing, no one answered the phone.
I then called Dr. Chambers to request my lab report and was going to find my own specialist. He proceeds to lecture me on not making my appointment, and then progresses to scream at me on the phone, and when I again tried to talk, he hung up on me!!! I am a sixty-​three year old woman, I never requested any special service or had ever bothered Dr. Chambers for over five years. I could not believe the lack of professionalism and his condescending behavior, I have never experienced this in my entire life with a doctor.
I was also lectured by Dr. Chambers for showing up for my second blood draw, for not making an appointment. I called that very morning and was told to come in, it would not require much time.
This doctor has serious abusive behavior, he runs hot and cold. Also, was never pushed to buy a doctor’s book! He has some major ego problems.
BEWARE!!! If your a man, Dr. Chambers will be your doctor, if a woman… you will not see him again.

I chose this doctor based on so many good reviews here on Unilocal… bad choice. My experience was awful.
I got to see Dr Chambers after waiting for over an hour past my appointment time. When he did make it to the exam room, he looked like he was already in a hurry to get somewhere else. He asked me «what do you need, what do you want?»
He did a quick check and found excess ear wax in one ear and dug it out. It hurt so badly, I thought he was about to rupture my ear drum. All the way home my ear was throbbing. Within 3 HOURS my sinus cavity was plugged solid and I developed my very first sinus infection. After 7 days, I called him, I was worried. After holding for awhile, he picked up and said «what, what do you need???» I asked him if he could help me, he hung up on me. That infection lasted 8 more days. My ear hurt for over 2 months.

As always, Dr. Chambers goes above and beyond what is required to make me a priority and to bring a happy face to each appointment. His latest demonstration of this was coming into his office on a Sunday (yes, Sunday) to treat an acute ear infection which was causing me tremendous pain. I can always rely on him for sound medical treatment and making me feel better immediately. In short, he is truly amazing!

Amazing and Personable Doctor!
I have mixed feelings about writing a review about a doctor because I don’t want his office to start getting super busy, but he deserves for people to know how great he is and I’m an avid user of Unilocal to help find different things, so I wanted to give him a great review.
I just moved here from Florida and was afraid to find a primary care under HMO since you have to choose before you go. I had chosen one doctor in Mission Valley in another Medical Group, and of course, she just didn’t have the feel of the small town doctor that I was looking for. I’ve been with the same Primary Care Physician for 9 years before moving to California and the reason for that is because she treated me like part of her family. It was a very personal relationship, which was very important to me. I don’t like to feel like I’m simply a number.
First, I literally had to wait 10 minutes before going back to the waiting room, and once there, he came right in… I was SHOCKED! I actually made a joke that that had NEVER happened. He lauged and pretended to walk back out of the door. Great personality.
Dr. Chambers was professional, but warm and really concerned with getting to know me and my health. I couldn’t believe I only had to change my doctor once before finding the right provider! He is GREAT and so is everyone else in the office! Very very friendly and accommodating. Quick but personal service!
I highly recommend his as a primary care physician. :)

Friendly, timely and responsive. They really exceeded my expectations at this office. The doctor was very helpful.

I think Dr. Chamers is sleeping with his drug rep, and I am not joking. My new insurance company assigned me to Dr. Chambers. The first time I saw him, I went in because my allergies and asthma had suddenly started bothering me and I needed a refill on drugs. He told me the reason for the flare up was that my drugs weren’t strong enough to begin with (which made no sense since I only took them on an «as needed» basis, which was rare) and insisted that I needed a new daily drug instead. I told him I was reluctant about a daily drug instead of as needed and he pooh poohed that concern as silly. Then I said I was trying to get pregnant and asked if it was safe. He said to ask the pharmacist. The pharmacist said «Do not take this if pregnant or trying. And, by the way, you know your insurance doesn’t cover this drug and it is crazy expensive?»
I went back to Dr. Chambers and asked him to just prescribe my regular meds. He refused. And he wasn’t nice about it – he was a rude, pompous, holier than thou jackass. He mocked me for being concerned about the well baby of a baby that hadn’t been conceived yet, told me I was ignorant for not believing that the flare up was caused by my other drugs, and waved off my comments about not being able to afford the other drug as irrelevant.
I called my insurance company and had them switch me over to my regular doctor, Dr. Ryan (who is a block away). Dr. Ryan said he thought that I was on the best possible drugs given the effectiveness/​safety for pregnancy. He also said he thought my flare up was from exposure to mold. I went home and looked, and sure enough, I found mold on several window sills and in two closets. I eliminated the mold and the allergy/​asthma went back to being virtually dormant.

I got randomly assigned Dr. Chambers though a new health insurance plan as my Primary Care Provider. I needed to see a Dr. and it was close to my house so I went in. I got a same day appointment, staff and service was great. I’m not going to bother to go back to my old Dr. now as I had a much better experience with Dr. Chambers.
Highly recommended.

This guy is no good. He is not the worst (hence two stars.) His office is a dump. I went to see him for a car wreck injury. Dr. Chambers was not in the first visit. His fill-​in was horrible. This guy asked asinine questions like what color was the car. I understand this to some degree but the number of questions like this vastly outnumbered the questions about my symptoms. I had x-​rays taken and the lady was a trainee and didn’t have a clue. She was nice, but not what you want to experience when you are in pain and want to get off the table asap. The fill in doctor spent hardly any more time with me and pushed some ridiculously expensive medicine on me that was repackaged over the counter NSAID. He also put me on a dangerously high dosage of medication. Because of this experience I decided I would not be returning here for my treatment. I stopped by the following day to retrieve my x-​rays and Dr. Chambers pulled me aside. He basically begged me to be treated by him. He was very pushy and assured me that I would be taken care of. I have seen him for a few follow ups and he does not listen to me at all. I know my way around medicine and he lied directly to my face multiple time during our consultation. This guy wants injury cases as he sees them a cash cows. I would avoid him as he is more interested in being paid than helping you. He might be okay for the common cold, but I wouldn’t trust him with a personal injury case.

If I could give 10 stars I would, Staff are excellent… Dr Chambers is fantastic, they go the extra mile. They dont waste your time… I absolutely hate having an appointment for a set time and then end up waiting half an hour, not here, If your appointment is 2pm then you usually get in at that time.

The staff is wonderful, friendly & great with my children, they let them color & make them feel at home. Aimee Erb is Dr. Chambers partner she’s the Nurse Practitioner there, I prefer to see her, she is FANTASTIC! She makes you feel so comfortable & she will call to see how you are after care, or with test results, she actually cares.