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Dr Brody is kind but everything in his office is outdated. He takes 3 hrs to see you, and is always late which isn’t only unprofessional but rude. I wouldn’t recommend seeing him.Fertility clinic
Infertility & Lifespan Medical Institute
San Diego, CA · San Diego · (858) 216-2096
- Website
- fertilitydocs.com
- Phone
- (858) 216-2096
- Location
- San Diego, CA
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They refuse to talk to me just because of my latino accentM
I really liked Dr. Brody and Pat’s personalized service until Dr. Brody kind of was insistent I needed a pelvic exam one visit. It was in a way that gave me the creeps, even after…I really liked Dr. Brody and Pat’s personalized service until Dr. Brody kind of was insistent I needed a pelvic exam one visit. It was in a way that gave me the creeps, even after I explained I had-had a recent gyn exam. I never went back to him after this. I was disappointed, I realized his behavior felt inappropriate. It’s a shame, he’s brilliant, spends lots of of time with you and it seemed like he cared. I didn’t end up consenting to the exam and the conversation was deflected. But I saw him in a different light. Don’t ever go to doctor’s that insist on exam’s w/no good reason.R
I recommend to my friend because I had very good experience with this company and staff is very helpful with good communication. 5 star .
This was truly a terrible experience. I had found Dr. Brody through Zocdoc who had a 4.5 rating with 500+ reviews, so it felt like a safe bet. I had recently taken a pregnancy…This was truly a terrible experience. I had found Dr. Brody through Zocdoc who had a 4.5 rating with 500+ reviews, so it felt like a safe bet. I had recently taken a pregnancy test that came back positive, so my goal for this appointment was specifically to receive a blood test to ensure my pregnancy test was accurate. My husband and I arrived 10 minutes early and when we checked in, we confirmed with the front desk clerk that we were there for a blood test - she acknowledged and has me fill out paperwork. We waited 50 minutes for me to be called to take a urine sample, then another 45 minutes to be called into a room. It was there that the front desk clerk, now seemingly a nurse, took all of the information I had just filled out by hand, and transcribed it question by question to another piece of paper, reciting everything back to me. It felt archaic how manual and slow everything was moving. Once she finished, we were ushered into another room where we continued to wait for Dr. Brody. When we finally saw him it had been a little over 2 hours. He was pleasant and sweet, cracked a few jokes and confirmed that my urinalysis came back positive for pregnancy. I asked him when I'd be taking the blood test to further confirm, and he said "oh we don't do that here, you'll have to go to a lab to get that done" and handed me a sheet with several locations (not onsite) we could visit. He also proceeded to tell me (by using a paper wheel to calculate the date) that I was 6 weeks, 5 days pregnant, when in fact it was later confirmed that at that time I was only 4 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Then as we are about to leave, Dr. Brody says he needs another data point from my urinalysis and asks the nurse/front desk clerk if she still had my sample - she had thrown it away (of course) so I had to wait another 20 minutes to drink some water and pee into a cup again. After all this, I received a bill a few months later for the full price of the appointment, saying my insurance denied it. It was because the insurance info had been written down incorrectly, which I imagined happened when it was being transcribed by hand. I called to correct it, but am still getting the same bill in the mail. I just now got off the phone with the office and they're saying the correction was never made. Long story long - it was a waste of time and is an incredibly outdated facility and practice. I highly DO NOT recommend making an appointment here.N
Dr. Brody is an exceptionally intelligent and brilliant Endocrinologist whose profound expertise ensures he provides the precise, optimal treatment with the lowest possible side…Dr. Brody is an exceptionally intelligent and brilliant Endocrinologist whose profound expertise ensures he provides the precise, optimal treatment with the lowest possible side effects. He’s been my doctor for over five years and while his appointments might take few hours of your day, his dedication to work with his patients to make sure they receive the treatment they need make the long visit totally worth it for the high quality of care.A
Very bad customer service. They expect us to know every single step very rude and non professional.A
I had a great experience here and I am so thankful for Dr. Brody’s expertise
If I could give them 0 stars, I would! I really regret going to this clinic; they took 4 months of my life, made me wait hours; did not care at all; did not go over the result of…If I could give them 0 stars, I would! I really regret going to this clinic; they took 4 months of my life, made me wait hours; did not care at all; did not go over the result of either tests with me. First, they made me wait there about 2 hours in the clinic to get a procedure done that I had waited 2 months to schedule. They ended up not doing it because they looked at me and said I look sick ( I was a little tired and my face looked red after the long drive! ) and made me wear a mask and got my temperature and said it's border line and turned me away without doing the procedure! He completely ignored me and carried on with the next patient!!!!!! The next day I was about to leave them a review and decided to let them know out of courtesy and also ask them to go over a very expensive and unnecessary blood work Brody had ordered me before and never went over it with me. They said they are sorry and they are gonna make it up to me by giving me another appointment in the middle of the day so Brody could spend enough time and he will do the procedure for free! I decided to trust them and did not leave them a review at that time. When it was time to schedule the procedure of course they didn't have any availability midday! I thought never mind at least they are gonna do it for me at no cost (as promised )! but when I got there another 2 hour wait; Of course they don't remember anything regarding that phone call; they made me sit there until 7 pm to get that procedure done; Brody left immediately after without going over it with me saying he has a meeting at the hospital! Imagine I was there for 2 hours waiting for all the others get their long consultations with him!!!! I asked Pat if they could call me the next day to go over it and she said of course! Of course they never called me back and guess what: I just got a big bill from them and that They DID BILL the insurance after all !!!! Overall' I wasted 4 months of my life waiting to schedule that test; paid 850 for some unnecessary blood work that my new clinic didn't need and a surprise bill tonight after all that frustration! If I knew them 4 months ago I would value my time and mental health and would pick another clinic. This doctor DOES NOT KEEP HIS WORD; DO NOT TRUST HIM!N
I really like Dr Brody. He cares patients. But there’s one thing that I can’t stand… No matter what time you have an appointment, you’d have to wait at least 2 hours and even 3…I really like Dr Brody. He cares patients. But there’s one thing that I can’t stand… No matter what time you have an appointment, you’d have to wait at least 2 hours and even 3 hours is not surprise. I wish he’d handle the appointments better.A
Insanely late. Poor communication. Front desk person was copying our information by hand. Brody rambles. They had to have us take two urine tests because they forgot to administer…Insanely late. Poor communication. Front desk person was copying our information by hand. Brody rambles. They had to have us take two urine tests because they forgot to administer a test on the first sample.B
Dr.Brody is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He was referred to me by a friend and I couldn't be happier with the care provided by him. Highly recommend!!B
Dr Brody is amazing! Explains everything in great detail go better understand what is going on. Great experience. Pat is wonderful too!J
Dr.Brody was very nice but the visit was very short. He answered our questions but no tests no ultrasound and the consultation was $450. I was not told pricing before our visit…Dr.Brody was very nice but the visit was very short. He answered our questions but no tests no ultrasound and the consultation was $450. I was not told pricing before our visit and could only make an appointment online. I want to help anyone looking for an affordable option most places offered consultations from $185-270 and were upfront about this cost.R
I came here for a hormone test and ended up leaving before even seeing dr brody because I had been waiting for over an hour in the room when the drs assistant came in to tell me…I came here for a hormone test and ended up leaving before even seeing dr brody because I had been waiting for over an hour in the room when the drs assistant came in to tell me that he "was on the phone" and that she did not know how much longer it would be... very unprofessional. especially considering that I was the only patient in the office at that time, so it was not like he was busy attending to an appointment that ran over time. I also specifically booked for a hormone test on zocdoc and after waiting 40 minutes the doctors assistant had asked me if I had any blood work done, which was literally why I was there!!! Was such a waste of my time and I will never book again. The doctor's assistant was very nice and friendly, but everything felt very unprofessional and I wasted money on the copay because I didn't even get to see the doctor!A
After years of trying other fertility clinics I must say that I feel Dr. Brody is my biggest hope and I'm finally in the right place. I had a chance to talk to him about his…After years of trying other fertility clinics I must say that I feel Dr. Brody is my biggest hope and I'm finally in the right place. I had a chance to talk to him about his background which is very impressive. We're both Veterans and connected right away. He doesn't sugar coat stuff, he'll tell you how he see's it. I appreciate his honesty because I have PCOS and makes it more difficult to conceive. Sometimes they run behind but I'll wait whatever time is needed to be able to get seen by Dr. Brody, He's one of the best in OBGYN and Fertility field in USA. If you're in a rush and expect to be in and out then look for other options. His practice is very busy because he's trying to help and treat the patient like a human being. Unlike other places I've been and they to get you in and out without addressing your questions. Also, my hat off to Pat his assistant she's a worker bee and very sweet. They are the sweetest humans ever. In my personal experience, I feel that they really care about me and my well being. I recommend him and Pat 100% !T
Dr. Brody is the best!! He’s so thorough and ordered extensive testing, MRI, ultrasounds that my previous obgyns were unwilling to facilitate. I finally feel like I have some…Dr. Brody is the best!! He’s so thorough and ordered extensive testing, MRI, ultrasounds that my previous obgyns were unwilling to facilitate. I finally feel like I have some control over my health with Dr. Brody. He takes his time with each patient and the wait is 100% worth it.A
Front desk lady was super nice and sweet. Doctor was very patient and polite. This is my first pregnancy and he definitely made me feel less nervous and gave me some helpful tips…Front desk lady was super nice and sweet. Doctor was very patient and polite. This is my first pregnancy and he definitely made me feel less nervous and gave me some helpful tips and things to avoid. Definitely recommend this doctor.B
I have been Dr. Brody's patient for over 8 years and I am so pleased to report that he has helped me with my medical issues, especially with balancing my hormones. He has listened…I have been Dr. Brody's patient for over 8 years and I am so pleased to report that he has helped me with my medical issues, especially with balancing my hormones. He has listened with care to my concerns and has been very responsive to my needs. He backs up his advice with evidence based medicine. I also want to give a shout out to his office manager Pat, who genuinely cares about Dr. Brody's patients.B
Doctor Brody is one of the best specialists I’ve been to. Thorough, very helpful and takes his time to go over every detail with you. After suffering with endo for most of my…Doctor Brody is one of the best specialists I’ve been to. Thorough, very helpful and takes his time to go over every detail with you. After suffering with endo for most of my life, he’s been the only doctor that I actual feel like is taking the steps towards relief with me. Pat is also awesome , I love talking to her!A
Dr. Brody is always late (expect at least 2 hours late), very slow, forgets who you are and every time you have to tell him your story from the very beginning. We are now waiting…Dr. Brody is always late (expect at least 2 hours late), very slow, forgets who you are and every time you have to tell him your story from the very beginning. We are now waiting for 3 weeks to get a prescription following the appointment, his office is non-responsive. So basically, we are not achieving any result with Dr. Brody, as he and his assistant Pat forgot to send a refill prescription, and we'll have to start over, waisting 6 months of treatment. We were patients for over a year, and no results. If you have a few years to fix your problem, it's ok. But if you want more professional advice, go to someone else.Y
From the minute I walked in, I felt welcomed. Dr. Brody is very knowledgeable and has the ability to communicate all the information in a simple and understanding way. I recommend…From the minute I walked in, I felt welcomed. Dr. Brody is very knowledgeable and has the ability to communicate all the information in a simple and understanding way. I recommend him.A
Dr. Brody forgot to send a prescription order after consultation, no response for 3 weeks so far. Very unprofessional! Don't waste your time and money.A
Avoid if you can, as the office manager is incredibly unprofessional. Never called me to give me my test results, despite leaving many voice mails. When I called and finally got…Avoid if you can, as the office manager is incredibly unprofessional. Never called me to give me my test results, despite leaving many voice mails. When I called and finally got them on a phone after a month of trying was immediately told …M
Dr. Brody and I had a little bit of a scafuffle in the beginning, and I felt like he didn’t always know who I was or what was going on with me, but there were long periods between…Dr. Brody and I had a little bit of a scafuffle in the beginning, and I felt like he didn’t always know who I was or what was going on with me, but there were long periods between visits and I was not good at communicating clearly. I was frustrated and ended up having a meltdown in his office, and that’s when and where he really started to shine. Every other doctor could tell I was in distress but wasn’t then motivated to help, but Dr. Brody stepped up when I lost it in front him. He responded by validating both my experiences and emotions, and immediately laid out a plan of action, which shut down my emotional overload. He’s been my absolute saving grace and sanity, and he won’t give up like other doctors do. He’s also respectful of service dogs, though he WILL tell you how much he loves them repeatedly 😂 Pat, bless her sweet, ancient heart, works harder than these girls my age and she’s nicer too. You WILL wait for long periods sometimes, so you should perhaps only schedule on a day that you don’t have anything else going on, but that’s because he’s taking the time he actually needs with his patients, and I promise he is worth that wait!!!! If you’re like me, and want an education about what’s going on with your body/health, he’ll give you a whole master class or he’ll sum it up and just give you the meat and potatoes if that’s what you prefer. Had to come back an update this after having been a patient: get Dr. Brody in the morning. He’s a completely different person then. In the afternoons, he’s aggravated and just wants to go home I think. He recently dropped me, saying I needed an endocrinologist specializing in pituitary disorders and he’s a reproductive endocrinologist, so I guess the metabolic part in his title is a lie now.T
A friend of mine recommended Dr Brody after my previous doctor closed his practice, and I'm glad I went with the recommendation. Dr Brody is very knowledgeable and takes his time…A friend of mine recommended Dr Brody after my previous doctor closed his practice, and I'm glad I went with the recommendation. Dr Brody is very knowledgeable and takes his time with each patient. You might be there a little longer than expected but that's because he cares about his patients and is not just trying to get you out the door. He has far more knowledge in how the body operates than other doctors that I have been to and that is very important to me as a patient. His nurse/administrative officer is very nice and also very knowledgeable. I feel I made a good choice !!K
This provider lacked attention and compassion. After my initial appointment (where they didn't follow protocol regarding letting me know when/what they were doing during the…This provider lacked attention and compassion. After my initial appointment (where they didn't follow protocol regarding letting me know when/what they were doing during the physical exam) they failed to reach out to me about concerning abnormal results. When I followed up they scheduled a follow up for first thing in the morning, to which the doctor was over an hour late to his own office. When I was finally seen he was unfamiliar with my case and obviously didn't remember our previous visit or even have the decency to read my file before meeting with me. During both my initial and follow up visits he ushered me out of the exam room very quickly and then proceeded to discuss sensitive personal information regarding my condition and treatment in the main waiting room in the presence of other patients. I had to remind him this was unprofessional and if he had further things to discuss we should please do back to the exam room. After my follow up I decoded I had enough & asked for a referral for a different doctor.I
Dr Brody is a rare type of doctor who takes time with his patients, explaining findings, diagnosis and possible remedies. I’m always impressed with his personal approach and time…Dr Brody is a rare type of doctor who takes time with his patients, explaining findings, diagnosis and possible remedies. I’m always impressed with his personal approach and time he takes with me. Very thorough and detail oriented.N
I'm so grateful to Dr. Brody for all his guidance helping to balance my hormones and optimizing my overall health. He is a unique and special doctor who always gives me all the…I'm so grateful to Dr. Brody for all his guidance helping to balance my hormones and optimizing my overall health. He is a unique and special doctor who always gives me all the time I need to thoroughly review and analyze my labs, explaining to me in detail the importance of each item and its function and answering all my questions. Another very unique attribute is Dr. Brody practices both traditional and naturopathic medicine. So you get the best of both modalities. Then there's Pat, his righthand person who is always such a pleasure. It's so nice when I call that I don't have to introduce myself because they know me. I know that they treat all their patients the same way. I've recommended a couple of people to Dr. Brody who also raved about him and their experience. He's a wonderful doctor, a true gentleman and all around great person.J
Dr Brody is very skilled at what he does! He and his staff are very friendly. Plus, they usually have some treats in the waiting room!R
Dr. Brody is genuinely the best medical experience I have ever had. He sat down and went through my entire medical histroy and all of my PCOS symptoms. As a woman who has always…Dr. Brody is genuinely the best medical experience I have ever had. He sat down and went through my entire medical histroy and all of my PCOS symptoms. As a woman who has always felt like my body didn't operate like it should. Finally finding out I have this disease, and that I was indeed correct things weren't right was a relief. It was so refreshing to have a medical professional sit down and listen and not dismiss any of my thoughts or symptom complaints. 20 years of feeling dismissed and one hour of sitting with Dr. Brody honestly almost made my cry tears of joy. I know this sounds strange but the validation was amazing. Additionally he explained the science behind my sympoms etc. If any other woman has had a chronic health issue you know that knowledge is power.C
Dr. Brody is one of the most kind, caring and compassionate doctors I have ever been to. He spends a good deal of time with you, never feeling rushed out. I have gone to him for…Dr. Brody is one of the most kind, caring and compassionate doctors I have ever been to. He spends a good deal of time with you, never feeling rushed out. I have gone to him for different medical issues and have been very satisfied.G
I was referred to Dr Brody by someone who described him as “the best Dr on Earth”. I was very impressed with his thorough knowledge and clear desire to provide the best care. I…I was referred to Dr Brody by someone who described him as “the best Dr on Earth”. I was very impressed with his thorough knowledge and clear desire to provide the best care. I highly recommend!G
It was a complete waste of time and money going to Dr Brody. he is toooooo slow and even after having an appointment you have to wait for an hour minimum at his clinic. He charged…It was a complete waste of time and money going to Dr Brody. he is toooooo slow and even after having an appointment you have to wait for an hour minimum at his clinic. He charged 2 hours for a 15 mins diagnosis because we were waiting for …M
My first visit to Dr. Brody was almost 4 years ago with Hashimoto disease. Dr. Brody is brilliant. Not only is he smart, he works with what's best and comfortable for you. I love…My first visit to Dr. Brody was almost 4 years ago with Hashimoto disease. Dr. Brody is brilliant. Not only is he smart, he works with what's best and comfortable for you. I love him as my doctor and grateful to have found him. Pat is his nurse and partner in the office. She too is wonderful. They're both straight forward and honest. I was desperate and felt hopeless. Dr. Brody educated, guided and helped me get my life back. Thank you!A
Dr. B and Pat are like family to me. I have been seeing Dr. Brody and Pat for about 6 years now. After 5 miscarriages and other docs telling me there was nothing I could do I…Dr. B and Pat are like family to me. I have been seeing Dr. Brody and Pat for about 6 years now. After 5 miscarriages and other docs telling me there was nothing I could do I stumbled on Dr. B one night searching online. I called the …A
I am so thankful I found Dr. Brody. He really takes the time to explain things to you, go over everything and helps you understand everything he tells you to do/take, which is so…I am so thankful I found Dr. Brody. He really takes the time to explain things to you, go over everything and helps you understand everything he tells you to do/take, which is so different than most doctors. I have learned so much from him. I really appreciate the time he takes to explain EVERYTHING, making sure you leave with a full understanding of everything you went over. And Pat is such a sweetheart.N
Doctor Brody is competent and very patient. I am French and he always takes his time to explain me everything in my mother tongue! I recommend him highly!J
Dr Brody has always been exceptionally kind and caring. I go to him for hormone issues and GYN routine care. He spends quality time with me every time and tries to seek the most…Dr Brody has always been exceptionally kind and caring. I go to him for hormone issues and GYN routine care. He spends quality time with me every time and tries to seek the most natural remedy possible. I feel that he genuinely cares about my health.D
I have been going to Dr Brody for many years. I am healthy thanks to him. He is not just my doctor but I feel he is a close friend. Very caring and compassionate.Who you would meet
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