Alamo Hills Medical Group

Not sure what it is about living in Simi Valley. Since moving here a year ago I have been in the doctors office more during the last 12 months than I have seen a doctor in the last 12 years. Anyway, there have been days when I have had to wait a long time to see the doctor but thankfully today was only a few minutes. Long waiting times are very frustrating when appointments are made and I’m taking time from work for the appointment. However, Dr. Jerry Davidson spends quality time asking lots of questions and has never made me feel rushed. Dr. Davidson is an older doctor (his son is also a physician here) with a funny personality. I feel he’s more old school and isn’t a fan of antibiotics and other meds unless it’s a last resort. I appreciate his forwardness (except when he wouldn’t tell me the amazing dessert he had from Pavilions as he was worried I would buy/​eat it and told me to pick up some cuties-​LOL. His way of telling me I’m overweight) and hope he doesn’t plan to retire in the near future. With that said, when I leave Alamo Hills Medical the frustrations from the long waiting time are long forgotten and I feel it’s how you feel after seeing the doctor (and how the treatment works for you) and how you were treated by the staff that should determine your overall experience.
The front staff is always friendly too.

Why do people think that that is funny??? If you have been unemployed for a long time, then you certainly wouldn’t think that this had any humor !!!

I have never been treated with more disrespect from such an unprofessional doctor as that of Dr. Bryan Davidson. I actually don’t think he deserves the title «Dr.» as it appears he just rolled out of some low budget medical school, and started practicing with his father (Dr. Jerry Davidson, works in same office), just to make Daddy happy. I had salmonella back in August ’14, which before I knew that was the diagnosis, I saw Bryan Davidson for an emergency appointment because I was experiencing the worst pain of my life. I distinctly remember his exact works during that visit, as they scarred me for life. He actually asked me if I was scared about the Ebola outbreak, and then proceeded to read me off the list of symptoms, pointing out that the majority of the symptoms aligned with what I was experiencing. THEN, he actually said, «You do know… that Ebola only has about a 5% survival rate… so lets hope it’s not that…» ARE YOU SERIOUS? What kind of doctor says that to a patient!!!
The third time I went back to see him, months later for horrific pain I was still experiencing from the damage Salmonella did to my stomach, was (in my opinion) worse than the above experience. Due to the severity of my Salmonella (hospital stay for 5 days, and continually ongoing, random, and scale-​topping pain), often the only thing that will help me is prescription pain medicine. I have actually been to the ER 5 times since my original diagnosis because I was unable to bear the pain at home.
This time, experiencing one of these pain incidents, I decided to return to Dr. Davison who knew of my situation, rather than going and spending another half a day in the ER. I remember so clearly, that at one point he looked at my and said that he didn’t know what to do, and ASKED ME, what I wanted him to do for me. I told him, honestly and straight forward that having a small quantity of pain medication on hand was the only thing that prevented me from taking bi-​monthly ER trips.
He proceeded to actually joke with me about being a drug addict!!! He asked me (laughing), «do you consider yourself to have an addictive personality? I says here you used to drink while in college? Do you have a drinking problem as well?» I was so appalled, but in so much pain I answered all of his questions truly. NO I’m not a junkie I own my own company, I need to be responsible ²⁴⁄₇. He then proceeded to ask me, «What would you do if I gave you 120 Percocets? Would you binge on them and be back here in 2 weeks asking for more?» I told him I wouldn’t even accept that amount from him, and that I only take pain medicine as an ultimate last resort, as when I take it I am unable to function properly. Finally, after he had «his fun,» he told me he wasn’t giving me anything because he thought I was at a high risk for abuse. I’ve never been more humiliated in my life, and actually left the office in tears. I WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS DOCTOR. He should be fired for the way he treats his patients. The guy is an absolute joke. The majority of my family works in the medical field and I’ve told all of them to warn their fellow peers of this doctor…

I moved back to Simi Valley from Toronto, Canada during the summer of 2013. Prior to leaving for Canada in 2007 I had Kaiser HMO and was very happy with the service but changed to Blue Shield/​Blue Cross due to no Kaiser service in upper state NY (where we would drive to from Toronto for medical appointments). Upon returning to Simi Valley I looked on the Blue Cross web site and found Alamo Hills Medical Group. I see Doctor Dichter and am very satisfied with him. He really takes his time during the appointments and covers all the bases, which is important to me. Also, on short notices they have always been quite accommodating in getting me in for an appointment and this is not the norm with other medical groups.

I am so frustrated. I liked Dr. Nawabi when my husband saw him. He seemed like he really wanted to get down to the bottom of what his concern was. I went in looking for help with a funky skin condition that developed. I was looking to see if he knew what it was, but ultimately looking for a referral to a dermatologist as I do not have one. He said I don’t need a dermatologist, that he is all I need. Long story short, he scared the crap out of me telling me that best case it’s staph or strep but he hoped it wasn’t MRSA. He prescribed a really strong antibiotic and told me to start right away to nip it in the butt. The problem with that is that I’m breast feeding. He told me I had to take it anyway even though it could give my baby diarrhea. He has a sensitive tummy as it is so this information did not sit well with me. He refused to prescribe a less powerful antibiotic until we found out what the infection was. I cried over giving my son a yucky tummy. He told me the results would be in on Thursday. By the end of the day I never received a call, so I called to check in for my results. They told me the results were not in yet. So I tried again the next day. Still no results, she said she was hoping to get them by the end of the day and if not then on Monday. I was dying to know what I had so I was bee frustrated by this. I never received a call so I had to wait over the weekend. So Monday (today actually) I had to call twice and finally got an answer. It was absolutely nothing. Not strep. Not staph. Not MRSA. Of course I don’t WANT these things but he was adamant I had an infection that required antibiotics. The nurse told me I could discontinue the antibiotics «if I was still taking them.» Of course I was taking them! He said I needed them and wouldn’t even lower the prescription! I am so mad that I had to wait an entire week, be scared of what I may have, and give my son diarrhea all for nothing. What’s interesting about this whole thing, is that the part of my skin I was worried about he totally brushed off. I wasn’t worried about the zit thing that he said was an infection. I was worried about something else. Looks like I need a new doctor.

Been coming here to see doctor Nawabi for about 10 years now. Same with my family. I don’t live in Simi anymore but I still make the 40 minute drive to come see him. I refuse to see anyone else. He’s a great doctor and has helped me through some tough times. The staff is wonderful. Place is always clean. Bathroom too:). He always takes extra steps in making sure he diagnosis you right. He’s one of the best!

I’ve had a bad experience with feeling like Dr Nawabi actually cares about my well being. I actually feel that he is more concerned with pushing the medications asap. Never have I had a doctor write me up for medications that were so unnecessary before getting to know me and my medical history. Him and his staff are all nice people but I’d actually prefer a rude yet efficient doc over the inefficiency I experienced at Alamo Hills Medical Group.

This review is for the staff not for the doctors. I called today and a girl named Bethany answered my call. Before making an appointment she told me since today is a holiday my rates are different and will be higher (i dont really care because my insurance will pay for it) she asked me what was the reason why i need to see the doctor, i told her my ears are hurting, i have fever since last night and obviously i was losing my voice. She then told me «ok i will schedule you for tomorrow» i told her i needed to see the doctor today not tomorrow. She then lectured me that they are an urgent care and who the hell is she to say who can and cannot see the doctor. I asked her are you denying me service? She then quickly offered me a 10:45 appointment (so this points out that they are not yet full in the schedule). I told her no thank you and if i get sicker by tomorrow it would all be her fault. I called again and spoke with an Emma and non different i told her to have the office manager call me tomorrow. We have been with alamo for 6 years since we moved to simi valley and this is the second time the staff have acted out as if they are the doctors and pick and choose who needs to be seen. Awful awful front office and receptionists not all for sure but most.

Large selection of doctors. Easy to get an appointment. However, I experienced billing problems. I told them over and over again that they had made a mistake, and they simply refuse to admit to it. Instead, they insist that you the patient are mistaken, confused– simply put– you the patient are in the wrong and must pay, even if you know full well that you did not receive the treatment that they billed you for.
I also had a problem with a Rx. Express Scripts claims that Dr. Davidson made an error when the Rx was written and requested. The doctor’s office blamed ES. Whose fault was it? Who even cares at this point. I am now forced to pay ES for an incorrect order that was sent to me, the State of California’s Consumer Affairs Department could not help me because ES insists it is the doctor’s office’s fault, not theirs. (Speaking of Express Scripts, read their reviews on Unilocal,all one star).
All doctor’s offices have problems, but this one I just don’t have the patience for anymore. (No pun intended).

This review is based on both the doctors AND staff/​place as a whole. This has been my primary physician for over ten years. My mother sees Dr. Dichter and loves him. When my girlfriend was sick I took her here and she saw Dr B Davidson who was very friendly knowledgeable and went the extra mile with a follow up thank you card. But most importantly my dr. Is Dr Hayes and i refuse to go anywhere else because he is the most intelligent and knowledgeable doctor I’ve ever seen in my life. Not only can he answer ANY question about ANYTHING but he will follow that up with additional information on that subject and really put you at ease that he knows what he’s doing and you’re in the right place. The nurses are always extremely friendly. And as for the receptionists, I think they are great considering the amount they have to put up with. I have seen first hand some of the rudest people come in late and make demands and I actually really respect the way they handled it. I myself have also had complicated issues and was probably a pain but they are always willing to help over the phone and make sure any issue is handled. Overall 5 star doctor office.

It is so refreshing to go to a doctors office that is friendly, professional, and thorough. I LOVE Dr. K and trust him completely. I wish there were more Doctors like him. Thank you Dr. K and staff for a great experience at the Doctors. Who would’ve thought I would ever be happy about a Doctors visit haha.

I have been going to this medical group for some time and have been very happy. However for the past few months i have had the worst experience. I don’t want to expose the names of the doctor and staff. However, I thought I could leave it alone until I called today asking about symptoms of not breathing well and the nurse told me to make an appointment Monday. As I was having difficulty speaking as I could not breathe properly I began to feel overwhelmed and calmly told her that I was calling for medical advice as it was out of my expertise. She said I would have to see someone and they were closing — it was 1.40 she explained they did not have any patients and were closing early. Hmmm apparently I would not qualify as a patient. She again referred to the doctor on Monday I asked her to please listen as I was asking what I could do until I saw the specialist on Tuesday (pulmonary). She then asked what was the finding of the lab work and I explained that I did not know because no one would call me back. However, rather than go into that I wanted help with the immediate issue. She then stated that I could see the doctor that ordered the lab work Monday. I again reminded her why I was calling and she then said «well I guess you can go
To ER «. I was so frustrated After the phone call i truly believed i would receive more information and appropriate. It saddens me that I can’t call the medical office I have been using for medical direction.
I feel it is unethical and unprofessional what has happen to me to date. However, what do I know I’m just a patient.
Btw I did find some relief for my symptoms with Dr Lin she practices Accupunture and has been very compassionate and professional.

I have to be honest that when you need a prescription filled when your doctor may take a few days off forget it because the other doctors will not step up and i’m talking about Dr. Davidson. i called over a half dozen times and my pharmacy faxed the prescription 3 times and when i talked to the girls at the medical center they gave me the impression that the prescription wasn’t important. I was also told by one of the girls that they called the full prescription was called in when it wasn’t.

Most people seem to be rating the doctors here but I am actually rating Alamo Hills Medical Group itself. I like the doctors. They are good and professional. The staff of Alamo Hills Medical Group is another story.
After 8 months of experience here I can honesty say these two things:
1) The receptionists who call tend to be very un-​knowledgable, unhelpful and rude. There are to many incidents to include here and I dread their calling me.
2) The billing department is the worst and by far generally incompetent. If the insurance transaction doesn’t follow their simple script they basically shut down all mental faculties, bill the patient directly and offer little to no help. Three times they have experienced problems and, without making an effort, just billed me. The first and worst time, they messed up the billing codes and the insurance rejected the claim. I had to pay out of pocket and deal with the insurance company by myself. Things were eventually cleared up with no help from these people (even my insurance provider had nothing nice to say about them). It still took them a very long time to get my money back to me. They even tried to hold on to what they owed me claiming that they wanted to wait and see if it would need to be applied to my next visit. How stupid! It took lots of protesting to get my money back. Other times, judging by their tone of voice, they were just harassing me for payback I assume.
Once again, great doctors but horrible administration.

I have been going here since I was a kid and doctor Nawabi is the best, I look forward to my office visits because he is so sweet, and always has something nice to say and takes care of my health best doctor.
I recently started going for laser, and I got the results I wanted thanks to Nawabi who introduced me to his wife Fatima who started me with laser, all I got to say is I’m happy and that’s all that matters.

i have seen a few doctors here and i can honestly say i am a fan of this place. i live in the sfv, so its a bit of a drive for me but its worth it. i couldn’t find a decent doctor here in the valley so i was recommended by a friend to try Alamo hills and i really have nothing bad to say. i really love the weekend hours and extended night hours, something that i haven’t been able to find in the sfv.

I am a patient here. I am happy with Dr Kurohara. I was seeing another doc there and he is very religious. apparently he will not prescribe birth control pills to people. also, in his exam rooms are lots of super religious calendars, and literature. to me, this is just all wrong. dont push your religous things on your patients. he was a good doc usually, but i didnt like the religion. oh and one time when i was super depressed about something he asked me ‘where do you see yourself in 100 years from now.’ huh? i didnt get that, and i didnt like the probable religious connection he was going with.

My experience with Dr. Nawabi has not been so great, he speaks loudly and is rude. The group seems to be headed toward cosmetic surgery more then anything else.

I’ve been going to Dr. Nawabi for many years. Lucky for me I don’t get sick too often (or hurt since I’m a mountaineer). Though when I do need him, he’s there for me. I feel like he’s a good listener and makes sure I’m getting the best care. I had a new medicine I needed and he took time to research it and make sure I had what I needed. I also hurt my foot once and he didn’t hesitate to take xrays on site. I really appreciated his thorough, compasionate care.