Leila Rhodes, MD

Dr. Rhodes is excellent and I come here monthly for medication. I’m giving a three star review because I was told by Dr. Rhodes «we do same day appointments but if you want to call in the day before that’s fine too.»
I call this morning at 8:30 to set something up for tomorrow only to be told «we’re booked tomorrow»
I’m out of medication and own a business which does not allow me to wait around all week for the opening slots. Going to be a hard week without medicine. Thanks staff for over promising.

Dr. Rhodes is so wonderful. I love how convenient is it to go (appointment or walk in) and be seen quickly in a pleasant, clean and quiet waiting room. Her facility has a zen-​like feel and the registration is super modern and easy with an iPad like device. She is kind, patient and efficient. I’ve been a few times and always had a super pleasant experience. I see some people complain about the cost of seeing her to refill prescriptions ($ 100), that’s what happens when you don’t have insurance and need to see the Dr, she still needs to make money to have her business open. If people want free, there are clinics for that. We pay for convenience and it’s a wonderful value not to have to go to a noisy hospital and be seen and have our needs taken care of right away. Thank you Dr. Rhodes.

Dr. Rhodes is wonderful! She is very thorough and listens well. Her employees are great as well.

After being in San Diego for 3−½ years I finally had to break down and find a primary care doctor. I was out of 2 prescriptions I need to be on and really needed to see someone before getting a new prescription. Prior to moving to San Diego I had had the same doctor for over 20 years and didn’t know where to start. I called my insurance and they helped me locate one near me who was associated with the hospital I was interested in. They were able to schedule me the next day but I was working so I scheduled for the day after that. (That was my first pleasant surprise). After scheduling an appointment, I decided to do some research on her. I was very impressed with her educational background and medical qualifications. Then I read some of the reviews and I was like, YIKES! But I had to start someplace and I really needed to get in to see someone, and unlike so many other doctors I did not have to wait a month or two to get in to see her…
Boy I am glad I did! I am also glad I don’t believe everything I read, and don’t you either, when it comes to Dr. Rhodes! I went to see her today with a lot of reservations after reading the reviews but was determined to keep an open mind. I was so happy with my whole experience I had to write about it.
The office atmosphere was very comfortable and I was treated with respect by everyone. Dr. Rhodes was very personable, smiling and easy to talk to. She listened to all my information and answered all my questions. She had no problem writing me a 90 day supply for my prescriptions and even offered to give me some free samples. I was so pleased to find that we got along very well. I love that she balances her medical practice with traditional as well as holistic medicine.
So far, it seems we share similar philosophies regarding good health and medical treatments. There was no co pay for my exam. Blood work was done, urine test, and all the necessary screening tests. I really felt like she covered everything for my first visit. I scheduled another appointment for the following week to go over test results. I left her office feeling very happy, relieved it went so well, and grateful that I did not judge her based solely on these reviews. I can’t help but believe that someone must seriously have a personal vendetta against this doctor because my experience could not have been more different than what those people described.
The last interesting thing that happened was, after I left her office I decided to stop and get my car washed before going to fill my prescriptions. I don’t know what happened, but somehow in between those two places I lost the prescriptions. I really needed them that day so I called Dr. Rhodes office and told them what happened. Dr. Rhodes called the prescriptions into the pharmacy for me, included 6 refills instead of 3, and I was able to pick them up later that same day.
I realize this has all been based on my first experience, but I was 100% satisfied and am really looking forward to a lasting relationship with this doctor. If I am wrong about her, I will be the first to admit it on Unilocal.But my experience tells me that either those other reviews couldn’t have been true, or things have DRASTICALLY changed at this doctor’s office. I have no problem recommending this doctor. See for yourself – I’m glad I did

DO NOT get trapped into seeing this physician. She is ripping patients off BIG TIME! She will not refill prescriptions without charging $ 100! for a so-​called phone consultation. When you pay for an office visit and blood work, she will not release your results unless, you guessed it — you pay another $ 100 for a phone consultation or yet another personal visit. Last time I was in her office I spent over $ 600 out of pocket on the visit and a bag full of supplements. Never received the results of the blood work. Not able to get a $ 15 prescription refilled. Totally unethical professional practices.

I have never written a review for anything. Concurrent with this review I am filing a formal complaint to the California Dept. of public health in regards to this health facility. I am a seasoned R.N. and have never in my years of practice come upon such a scam. Everything from breaches of ethics, a young rude, disrespectful receptionist, no follow up action after multiple calls to the office, exorbitant charges,
etc. It has been nothing short of a nightmare for what was supposed to be a simple blood test. I have not been given the results of the test because I was not willing to pay $ 100 to get the results. Absolutely absurd. I went to a CVS minute clinic and all was taken care of with ease and a correct diagnosis.
PLEASE BOYCOTT THIS OFFICE. Dr. Leila Rhides does not deserve to be in the healthcare field. Need I say more?

I came in for a physical. Dr. Rhodes did not even ask me one thing about myself or my family history. She literally came in for 5 seconds hit my knee, looked at my eyes, and up my nose and left. She did not check my back or stomach like you should in a physical exam. Then I wait several weeks to get my blood results. I called 5 times to get my results and every time was told that someone would call me back but no one did. Finally, when I was able to get a hold of someone I was told my blood sample was LOST! I had to come back in for a second time to get my blood taken. Then trying to get my results was a hassle. First, they called me and left a message to call back so they could give me the results. When I called back the receptionist said i needed to set up a phone consult. Clearly a way so they can charge another co-​pay and make more monet. Then she says actually they can’t give me my results over the phone and said I needed to come in a third time just to get the results for a physical! This doctor is unprofessional and is just looking to make a buck. Just like all the other reviews say!

Leila Rhodes doctors office is a SCAM! I went in for a routine physical and a preventative Hepatitis screening as it runs in family history. ALL Of which are covered by insurance. The PA did not code anything appropriate and instead put general illness instead of code V which is preventive. Not only that, I fought this with the office LAST January after I received my first bill and it was taken care of and my insurance had over paid the office so they sent me a check to go back into my health fund. About 2 months following, I received a letter stating that they did not mean to pay me that and they needed it back to cover my bill. Being the honest person that I am, I paid them back. Low and behold, yesterday, an entire year later, I receive ANOTHER bill in the mail. I called my insurance provider for them to tell me that they doctor did NOT code correctly and basically has no idea what they are doing. They are out to get people’s money. She ran blood tests that I did not ask for and really had ZERO relevance to my general physical health. They did the EXACT same thing to my sister who went in for her annual physical 1 week later. I am 100% dissatisfied and will never return to this office, nor recommend it. THIS OFFICE IS A SCAM! DO NOT GO HERE!

Trying to find a Primary Care Doctor in the area. Came here and have never seen Dr. Rhodes yet. Instead I have seen an assistant who (while she is very nice) dressed inappropriately and talked nonstop about boyfriends. Great for a waitress, but not when it comes to my families health needs.

I had been going to Dr. Rhodes for over 5 years… several times a year… and I WILL NOT be visiting every again. Let me start by saying I recommended several co-​workers to go and see her, because she was a knowledgeable Doctor; however, not sure what direction she is trying to take her business in, but it’s not a customer service, or reputable path she is taking. 1. Just to talk to her on the phone, for a reoccurring issue, there’s a fee $ 75 (RIDICULOUS) 2. I had been hospitalized and needed follow up blood work and advice several months ago… I saw a PA IN TRAINING… which they claim she wasn’t in training… odd because her Business card said IN TRAINING… the girl was nice enough in her ugg boots and leggings, but had no idea what she was talking about and my husband and I left with our jaws open 3. When I called to tell the receptionist of my frustration, and asked her to pass along my concerns, she said, «okay»…I went on to tell her that I would not be coming back, she said, «okay». Not, in the slightest, trying to help accommodate or address my concerns. There’s a lot more I could write, but it’s not worth my time. Go elsewhere for a general practitioner.

I find it interesting that the reviews are either really terrible or fantastic. I wonder if her friends are giving the good reviews.

I have been a patient of Dr. Rhodes for a couple of years now and I am so happy that I found her! She genuinely cares about her patients and I’ve never had to wait more than 10 minutes before getting seen. She provides alternatives to prescriptions if that is what you prefer. She is thorough in her exams and leaves you feeling positive despite the given sickness. Her physician’s assistant, Sarah, is also awesome. When I told her about my chronic back/​neck pain she actually got on the floor to demonstrate a routine of stretches (and they actually helped immensely!!) Dr. Rhodes and her staff have always been a pleasure to interact with. No complaints thus far! **I also love their flexible phone consults and prescription pick ups!

Let me start by saying I tried going to Dr. Rhodes TWICE. The first time I went long story short, I was having really bad stomach pains and rather than seeing Dr. Rhodes I saw the PA, she was really nice, but had no idea. She refereed me to a different doctor. Ok, not so bad. The other doctor was amazing and she figured it out.
Second time around, a few months later I had a mole on my arm that hurt, was red around the edges and completely changed from what it was before. I called the office, made and DOCTORS appointment.
The day of my appointment, I showed up at the office, the secretary Monica or whatever her name is, took me into the room, took my blood pressure and left the room. She came back a few minutes later to tell me that DR. RHODES WASN’T IN THE OFFICE, and that she was going to take a picture of my arm and send it to Dr. Rhodes. wait, what?! I show up for a doctors appointment and the doctor isn’t even there?! Monica proceeded to take a picture, send it to Dr. Rhodes who I guess was in a meeting about expanding her office? It took a few minutes, Dr. Rhodes called the office, talked to me over the phone, then prescribed me a antibiotic in case I had an infection and she wanted me to come back the next day so she could cut in and biopsy my mole. WHAT?! You are prescribing me a medication over the phone without even seeing me, then you want to cut into my arm tomorrow without even seeing me first?
So not only did I NOT see any doctor, I had to pay for the appointment ! I was in the office for less than 10 minutes and didn’t even see the doctor! I talked to the secretary (Monica) and asked her if I was going to have to pay tomorrow too, she told me she was going to have to call me after she talked to management. Long story short, apparently I had to pay for both appointments even though there was no doctor to be seen. She told me a doctor would be calling me back to talk to me about it and guess what, THEY NEVER CALLED. Go figure. I even mentioned to her that it would have been polite for her to call me and have me reschedule when Dr. Rhodes was actually in office, and she had nothing to say to that. Yet again, go figure.
Long story short, DO NOT GO TO DR. RHODES! First off, she’s not even in the office more than half the time, they charge you for not even seeing a doctor, and they really have no idea what they’re doing there. So unprofessional, I wonder if she’s even a real doctor.
She is a waste of time and money. Never again.

Dr. Rhodes is perfect if you want to have someone lecture you about what she thinks is «bad for your soul» rather than actually provide treatment for the medical complaint that caused you to visit her clinic. This lecture took place over the phone (Dr. Rhodes was not in the office and I was seen by her PA), without Dr. Rhodes asking a single question about me personally, my medical history or anything actually related to my medical complaint (elbow tendinitis). My appointment concluded with the PA suggesting I try magnets for my elbow tendinitis… MAGNETS!
When I go to a doctor I expect them to provide treatment based on the most effective, current, peer-​reviewed medical studies and current research, not faith-​based quackery. Save your time, money and sanity and go see a qualified doctor who will provide you with effective treatment based on western medicine instead of lectures about what’s bad for your soul and suggestions to pursue idiotic and unproven treatment methods.

It’s rare to find a doctor who you feel actually cares about you and remembers you from the last time you were in. I only have good things to say about her, and I highly recommend her. It surprises and saddens me that she has negative reviews.
When I moved back to Marin county after living in San Diego for a few years, Dr. Rhodes was one of the few things I was sad to leave. I wish I could have taken her with me, because my new doctor up here is OKAY, but she’s no Dr. Rhodes.
I did on occasion wait for quite a long time, but I always thought it was worth it. She is kind and nonjudgmental, and I always felt comfortable talking to her about anything. She always spent a good amount of time with me, and regardless of what was going on, I always felt better after I left her office.
Additionally, I had to see a couple specialists at various points in time, and everyone she referred me to was wonderful. When I broke my foot she squeezed me in on the same day instead of just telling me to go see a specialist or to go to the ER, which I really appreciated. She always gave me a hug hello whenever I was in. She really is the best.

While Dr. Rhodes is friendly enough, I spent an hour waiting for her to see me despite having an appointment. The second visit she kept me waiting 2 hours despite having an appointment– 2 HOURS! On top of that, every little thing required a return visit. Why can’t you look at two moles on the same visit?! I have to agree with past reviewers, she appears to be money hungry and wants to keep you unnecessarily coming back.
Add in the unprofessional and rude receptionist or whatever she is and I’m kicking myself for going back more than once. LOOK ELSEWHERE!

I went to see Dr. Rhodes as a first time patient in January 2011 for a sinus infection. She also gave me a script for Imitrex, for migraines.
I called today… three months later and they will not refill the Imitrex over the phone without a $ 100 payment. What the hell???
This is the first time I have ever run across a doctor that appears to be so blatantly money hungry!!!

I used to like her a lot… then she got a new receptionist who is horrible. i will never go back.

I saw Dr Rhodes today and she was so helpful I felt compelled to share with everyone how great of an experience I had. I am in my late 20’s and don’t have a lot of health issues but I will get an occasional cold or sore throat and feel under the weather. I luckily stumbled across Dr Rhodes because she is within my insurance network and close to my home. What I appreciated most was the time she spent with me, she asked me questions about my symptoms and thoroughly went over the medications she was prescribing to me and why. She also suggested different medications I could get over the counter that would help as an alternative. I appreciated this because most doctors want you to make another appt if you’re not feeling better which cost you the patient time and money.
She also has a holistic approach when treating patients which I liked. We talked about my health in general and vitamin/​mineral deficiencies I may have. I scheduled a follow-​up visit with her to get blood work done to assess exactly where I am off balance and may need supplements.
In addition to all this, I was really impressed with the high technology in her office. There was no paper to be filled out, I actually filled out all of my information on a Phreesia which seemed like a mini computer and when I was sitting with Dr Rohodes she was typing in notes about my health on the computer in the patient room. It was comforting knowing all of my information is being efficiently stored in one spot electronically and not spread across a bunch of papers or documents.
I will continue to see her and highly recommend her.