S Mike Neskovic, MD, AAFP

I am sure this review will end up at the end of all the glowing comments. I am a disgruntled old grouch. However, I came to Dr. Neskovic because I hoped I would get good care as I age. He advertises that he specializes in Gerontology, My first visit was intended to be a wellness visit as I was due for one. This involves a comprehensive exam although he only entered data into his computer. He recommended blood tests even though I mentioned to him that I did not fast the night before. I was not told in advance to fast. Based on one non fasting bank of tests he diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes and ascertained that I did not need a (digital) physical prostate exam based on my normal PSA (even though I have a history of prostate problems). In order to try to convince me to enter a diet plan, that he profits from, he told me that a tooth infection was due to my (so called) type 2 condition. He told me that, a recently but previously treated tooth absess was because of my (so called) diabetes. He is totally obsessed with this diet regimen. You could call him a «diet doctor» because it appears that he gets a percentage on his sale of this product. You might say, «it is for the health of the client» but you realize that it is all about the sale.
I have since reached my goal weight without his diet of 800 calories per day for a 6″ !” 188 pound male and in addition made some dietary changes. As for my tooth, It healed within two days without antibiotics or painkillers. His office is sometimes unreachable by email or telephone. He has plenty of time to call on Sunday morning to find out why I stopped coming to his office. Others may have had acceptable treatment but my experience is a definite negative. The good news is that now I go to a traditional doctor who takes Medicare patients and carefully examines me. On my first visit, to my new doctor, I was recommended to four different specialists to follow up on my examination. I feel that I am finally in good hands.

I had high hopes when I booked an appointment with Dr. Neskovic. I had recently signed on with a different insurance company and was looking for a new go-​to general MD nearby. I was intrigued when I found his Unilocal page; there were a ton of raving reviews and he was generally received as being nice and enthusiastic about his job. This guy sounded like he was going to be the one!
Sadly, this was a far cry from what I had hoped it would be. After going in for my appointment and filling out all the first-​time-​patient-​forms, I was told to wait in the waiting room until I would be called in.
About 20 – 25 minutes later, I met Dr. Neskovic. He was delighted and so unbelievably kind. All smiles and all talk about how we were going to tackle my weight issues together, as a team, and how we would become e-​mail buddies by encouraging one another throughout my weight-​loss journey.
Somehow, for some reason, our conversation suddenly became engulfed into a one-​sided spewing promotion for a weight-​loss program called, «Take Shape For Life.» I sat there, taking in all the blatant promotion and plug-​ins for the company, never being asked if I would even be remotely interested in going that route or not. He used up most of our appointment time telling me all the perks of the program, and eventually, he informed me of its monthly costs. Never once did I show or seem interested in the weight-​loss program, but still, I decided it would be something that I could address in due time, and that, overall, the experience seemed pleasant.
He prescribed me some birth control, and a few other medications. I informed him that I had hurt my knee by accidentally twisting it, and of all the variety of pain medications that had not minimized the pain in the slightest. He asked me what I thought should be prescribed, and I merely suggested that Tylenol 3 seemed appropriate. He refused to prescribe it to me and instead prescribed me something weaker and in retrospect, completely useless in combating my strained knee pain.
After a few days of being on both medications, I had e-​mailed Dr. Neskovic about how nauseating the birth control had been making me feel and how my pain was still unbearable. I told him I needed something stronger and a different birth control or that I would be switching to a new doctor immediately. He complied, and sent both prescriptions over to my pharmacy, which was a relief.
Sadly, I was still incredibly nauseous, even on a different birth control. I e-​mailed him about it and later opened his reply; he was recommending me to a gynecologist who could help me further since he would and could not help me moving forward. He claimed it was now an area out of his expertise. He also included how urgent it was for me to join his program again.
Needing to be on some form of birth control, I called his office in an effort to speak with Dr. Neskovic. I was hoping he would possibly find a birth control to prescribe me for the meantime until I could see a specialist, (the urgency of being on birth control at this time was somewhat of a necessity, however, it is personal and I don’t want to include it in this review). When we finally spoke, he told me that I had been e-​mailing him too much. I was taken aback by his blunt delivery. As I tried to explain that I was simply notifying him of my negative experience with medications he had prescribed, he cut me off to inform me, once again, about his weight-​loss program, telling me it was the best way for me to go, that I should book an appointment to see him so we could talk about it more. The phone call was rushed and I barely could believe what had just happened. Not only was he refusing to hear me out, but he had totally implied that by e-​mailing him, I had become a nuisance.
That was it for me. I was tired of hearing about his stupid weight-​loss program, and I didn’t care or intend on joining it, EVER. Out of curiosity and pure frustration, I called the office back and asked the receptionist pointblank if he was making commission off of recruiting people to the plan. I’ve never been so frustrated about how a doctor could just blatantly overlook his patient’s needs and still attempt to sell his agenda.
It was the constant, shameless advertising and promoting that ended it for me. Now, I am left stranded, without proper birth control, waiting to see a specialist. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone. He may seem like the sweetest and caring healthcare professional, but he really is just in it for all the $$$ he can make for the program he’s backing. Don’t fall victim to the constant attempts to get you to sign on. You can lose weight WITH and WITHOUT the plan.
Losing weight is all about making personal decisions and sacrifices, so shouldn’t the journey you decide to take be one that is 100% your personal preference? Dr. Neskovic may have offered me one course of action, but he never bothered to inform me of other possible avenues. SMH.

Doc is a sweetheart. Very talkative and has a funny little voice recorder that he takes patient notes into in front of the patient and in front of his student doc. somewhat strange but overall I’m going to continue using him as my GP here in burbank.

This was the most incredible experience I have ever had with any healthcare professional, especially a doctor. Usually they are impatient, and don’t want to spend an extra minute concerned with the patient.
Dr. Neskovic was the complete opposite. He spent so much time with me concerned with all of my issues, especially as a new patient! He made the experience so comfortable.
He is a very sweet, highly educated medical professional (yes, I would like to emphasize professional because he definitely knows how to represent his profession!)
Going to the doctor can be scary, especially when you’re not sure who’s hands to put your trust in. Take my warm-​hearted word, and go see Dr. Neskovic.
After years of going through a variety of healthcare professionals, I am beyond blessed to say I have found the perfect doctor!

Passionate, caring and professional. Dr. Neskovic takes his time with every patient appointment, providing just the right mix of advanced clinical expertise with a nice sense of humor and treatment approach!

By far, the most caring, attentive, and professional doctor I’ve ever seen. I will not go anywhere else and highly recommend him. He is a gem!

Dr. Neskovic is a very good doctor– he is always clear in explaining himself and various medical things, he also takes the time to go over all of my concerns as well as anything I don’t understand. I found him to be very genuine, and he seems to truly care about me which is always nice from a doctor, since too often with doctors I feel that they are just trying to get me out of the room as quickly as possible. His staff has always been very nice as well. When I was a first time patient trying to schedule an appointment, it was a couple weeks before I could be seen, however since that first time making an appointment hasn’t been an issue at all.

I live in OC, and i only go see a Dr when I really need to. When that does happen, Dr Neskovic is my Dr! Very friendly, professional, and most important, caring. Compared to some Dr’s, he actually listen to your problem and takes care of you to his best capability.
His staff is very friendly and caring like the Dr.
No complaints here!

Just switched to Dr. Neskovic and am pleasantly surprised. He’s very kind and doesn’t make you feel like you’re just another patient. Couldn’t be happier.

I researched and decided to go see Dr. Neskovic based on the Unilocal reviews I had read and I am so glad that I did. He really listens to all of your concerns and answers any questions you may have in depth. I am really picky about knowing the details of my health care. I’ve had experiences where some doctors just tell you what to do or write a prescription in a rush and act like it was a bother to ask questions-​like how dare you question me! Dr. Neskovic is the complete opposite of this! and he actually encourages you to ask questions. He takes the time to cover what you came in to see him for– and also digs deeper to uncover any additional issues that may be associated. If you are looking for a wonderful family doctor who will know you and your whole family by name and genuinely care about you as a patient I highly recommend him.

I am bummed after all of these years being in the Same Glendale location that he is moving his office to Burbank. He is a very personable man. Also, very caring. He knows not just general practitioner stuff also mental health, diet and exercise. I am still going to go see him even though I have to drive further but he’s worth it.

Dr Neskovic is an excellent doctor. He is caring, knowledgeable and very experienced. If you need a family doctor in Glendale or area he is your best choice.

Dr. Nescovic is so attentive, it is amazing. He returns calls the same day or even withing an hour, he e-​mails you if necessary, he follows up on every detail and does not forget or forget how you feel about your issues. He is very detail oriented and thorough and a terrific and knowledgable Doctor. Also, he makes time for you and room on his schedule for you. We are very happy with the Doctor. I highly recommend him.

Don’t waste your time!
My wife and I have been looking for a GP and thought we would try him based on the one review (silly us). My appt was at 3:30 and we showed up at 3:00. First off the building is very funky and feels dirty. OK, we thought, let’s give him a chance. We get to his office, still funky but hey, we’re here. Fill out the paperwork but don’t get into his exam room until 3:45. We sit in the exam room until 4:15 and still no one shows up, not even someone to explain the lateness. So we walk and so should you!

Dr Neskovic was voted two times as Number One Family Doctor in Glendale, Ca
Dr Neskoivic is the very best doctor I had so far. His office staff is also great. He returns my calls rright away and he is so caring and compasionate. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics medicine, and his private practice is with empasis to modern medicine and holistic medicine too.
I higly recommend Dr Neskovic to you and your family. And God Bless
Dr Neskovic has 30 years as physician, and he is on present location for the last 19 years. He is very personable, knowledgable and compassionate doctor. He is a very good listener and diagnostician. He is on Active staff in Glendale Adventist and Glendale Memorial Hospitals, and he is former Family practice chairman and Secretary Treasurer in GMH. I highly recommend Dr Neskovic for everyone, but especially for senior patient. Go and meet him and you will see you will find your doctor for life. His office personal (Sana and the gang are incredibel!)
HE’S AWESOME!