Carl K Jonokuchi, MD – Identity Medical Group

Dr. Jonokuchi (they call him «Dr. J») is a highly professional, thorough and personable doctor. I highly recommend him. One of his great skills is the ability to listen.

Excellent Physician truly cares about his clients and wants to see them get better and feel better.

28 years. Started with Dr J even before he was in private practice. 3 locations later and he’s still the guy. This is his business and he listens and is responsive to anything related to the running of his office. If you don’t like something, tell him. If you do like something, tell him. Just had my annual and didn’t feel rushed. Talked about everything. We’re close in age so 2 guys comparing notes on aging and such is nice. Things in heathcare and coverage and billing and costs are changing and like any business you adapt and do what’s best for your business and your customers. He’s adapting too. When you see him ask about his «cone of silence» and mention my name. You’ll have a good laugh.

I would have given 5 stars, but Dr J sees to be too kind to do anything about his office staff.
It’s been a problem for me over the years — they used to be rude and short on the phone, but the latest group just seems to be not terribly good at their job. Phones aren’t picked up, prescriptions don’t get attended to in a timely manner, and they don’t return phone messages, or follow up on requests made over the phone.
Venting because I have been calling their number during normal working hours and being sent to voicemail.
Not the first time I’ve been jerked around by his office staff, just fed up with them
Dr J — he’s great. But getting past the speed bumps in the front office is pissing me off.

Dr. J is not House. He’s a real family practitioner treating real people with real everyday issues. If you need a hotshot you might need a referral. But isn’t that what a GP is all about? No I wouldn’t ask Dr J to perform brain surgery and I’m sure he doesn’t want to either.
So I’m my best advocate and I absolutely HATE it when I know what my problem is (after all I’ve known myself a long time), and a doctor doesn’t listen to what I think or even to what I say a prior diagnosis was. For instance, I know what flu feels like. I don’t need to be told to come into the office and sit there coughing on everybody else, in order to score a prescription for Tamiflu. With established patients, he will take care of that kind of issue over the phone.
Dr J has been my Primary Care doc since 1997 and all I can say is, if you’re able to get in, you’ll love him. Unfortunately at the time of this writing, he was unable to accept new patients. That’s how popular he is. In fact, he probably doesn’t need Unilocal reviews because he must have a waiting list a mile long. There’s a reason for that.
His office girls used to be pretty unpersonable, especially over the phone. Like, I’d call and give my name and there would just be silence. I guess that was my cue to say why I was calling. Awkward. It’s nice if somebody at least fakes that they remember me and care. Even way back when they were surly on the phone they were always pleasant and respectful in person. Given how busy that office is every day, I imagine those girls put in a full day and might even get some nutcases calling in. So cut them some slack and I think we’ll continue to see an improvement in the perky department.
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We’ve been using Dr. J for a long, long time. He is the best family doctor you could hope for: friendly, he will take time for his patients, and he listens and remembers. As far as local doctors go, the office is usually booked; scheduling can sometimes be a challenge.
We agree some of the other Unilocal reviews … the receptionists are usually good (but not always).

Dr. Jonkuchi is the best. He is so knowledgeable, and super nice!!! I recommend him to everyone!!! If you need a great Doctor, go to him!!!

Recently change physicians to Dr. Jonokuchi, as he is the primary physician for my wife and adult kids. Despite not being able to get an appointment for about two weeks, everything went very smoothly. I arrived at the office, signed in, and within 5 minutes was in an exam room having been weighed, blood pressure taken, etc., and waiting for the DR. When he arrived (about 3 minutes later), he spent time with me discussing health issues, ordering lab tests, and giving me a full physical exam. My questions all answered, I left the office a half hour later.
My appointment was first thing in the morning, so I realize that there may not have been time to generate the lag time between patients, but I haven’t had that experience at a physician’s office before. I strongly recommend Dr. Jonokuchi’s office.

Ive been going to dr Jonokuchi for 26 years and he is an incredibly brilliant and intuitive MD. I have always been able to resolve any of my medical issues with full confidence with his help. I have worked in the medical industry for 28 years so I am not easily impressed with the many doctors panels I have dealt with daily, in as many years. I highly recommend Dr Jonokuchi without hesitation! Thanks Dr J

This Guy is a Quack. He has a great bedside manner, nice guy. He looks at his watch more then his clients. I once was waiting in the waiting room (he was running 20 mins late). I saw a female drug sales person walk right in, with donuts. She distracted the whole staff for another 20 mins. He was our company doctor .None of us will see him again.

Dr. Jonokuchi is a primary care physician near Amgen in Newbury Park, CA. I’ve been a patient here for about 4 years. Dr. Jonokuchi is very easy going, pleasant, and has a great rapport with his patients. The staff is generally pleasant and does their best to keep things running smoothly. The petite dark haired nurse is especially nice. It can be difficult to get an appointment, but if you have a more urgent concern the staff usually accommodates these needs.

LOVE Dr. Jonokuchi and have been going to him for years. He is a very popular doctor in the Newbury Park area, and it’s hard to get an appointment with him. Plus, he is usually overbooked so you only get a few minutes with him – definitely come prepared with any questions you may have.
His receptionist answering the phone is not very helpful and comes off as downright rude, which is unfortunate because Dr. Jonokuchi is the most personable man.