Jeoffry B Gordon, MD, MPH

So turns out I was wrong too. It wasn’t jock itch. However I still think my diagnosis was way better than Dr. Gordon’s ever would’ve been. Ended up going to another doctor (which I should’ve done long ago) who immediately gave me a referral to a dermatologist who then diagnosed me with scabies. He prescribed me some cream which promptly took care of those little buggers. Thankfully Dr. Gordon retired a few years after my original review!

Yesterday I had my first visit to a general practitioner in San Diego. Dr. Jeoff Gordon was my doctor, and I lucked out. Great experience that I enjoyed thoroughly.
A few things that came across from my first impressions. Dr. Gordon is kind and down-​to-​earth, without being a coddler. You can tell that he has been in the business and he knows his way around a medical room. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and matter-​of-​fact but relates things in a very human and easy to understand way. I didn’t feel like there was a doctor in the room and a curtain between us, but instead that I was in the room with someone who was going to get to the point in a quick and direct way that still made me feel at ease as a patient. I was in good hands.
Without going into too much detail about my personal experience, Dr. Gordon quickly related a bit of background information about the case. He had anecdotal stories that he was involved in that related the complexities of the case to me with clarity. Some of these anecdotal stories were specifically and directly relevant to me, and involved prestigious Medical Boards and other organizations that Dr. Gordon had served on in his career, as well as ivy league research papers and recent literature that had come out on the subject. My point is that Dr. Gordon knows his stuff. He’s on top of his game, and he relates it to you in a way that is friendly but pointed– listen to his experience and he will guide you to the best solution.
In the midst of dropping knowledge on you, Dr. Gordon is the kind of guy that also makes small talk about family, asks you about your parents and siblings, and relates a little bit of his own experience with his kids. You can tell he’s not just pandering to you with small talk, because he’s not afraid to politely tell you his opinions about where you’re from (especially if you’re from Texas, as was my case). This is his personality and it’s clear that it’s rooted in your best interests.
I found him to be an inspirational doctor and had to Google him after our visit, where I found his Unilocal page. Now I’m reading articles about the humanitarian work he’s been doing in Ocean Beach since the 70s, where he started a community clinic to bring healthcare to people’s doors. I rarely give reviews, but Dr. Gordon deserves it!

The staff was helpful and polite BUT Doctor Gordon spent very few minutes with me and when I asked for a referal to a gynocologist he told me that he could do the exam. I told him I prefer a woman and he seemed offended. The closest gyno that tricare would give me was in Camp Pendleton… seriously?

Dear Unilocal whiners,
This is I think my first review on Unilocal (or second) and I had to log in to fix this injustice that I was reading regarding Dr. Gordon.
I am new to San Diego and had no idea where to get my TB test done, so I went to a SD family clinic (later I found out it was in the same building as homeless shelter)… Because unlike Americans I was vaccinated against TB, all of these useless tests come back positive (I needed it for work). So a nurse asked me to wait to see a dr.
I am thinking for this place if that guy will have time to make an eye contact with me, it’ll be my lucky day. And living in NYC for 20 years, I kind of got used to it and ok with it. I know the drill, get your x-​ray order and be on your way (if you knew how much HMO pays per visit, you won’t be complaining). So, Dr. Gordon comes in (I had no idea who will come in), and right away I was pleasantly surprised, it wasn’t some kid who just came back from med school (from the islands) (who would usually take this job, they don’t get paid much).
He sat me down, listened to the fact that I already had vaccine, he told me everything about TB bacteria (did you know that it had smooth coating and can be dormant in your system for years, yea, that’s right, I had no idea either) I also traveled around the world a lot, therefore as a precaution I had to get an x-​ray. He asked about family history, etc.
Before seeing him, I thought, these poor people have to be here, god knows what kind of care they get here and after seeing him I asked him if he can be my family doctor! (he closed his practice unfortunately). He also has a great sense of humor (and how many of you ever heard of Yevtushenko? That’s right, none!).
So, I was so impressed with this guy, that I decided to google him, and see what he did (he traveled around the world to learn all sorts of medicine). What impressed me the most about Dr. Gordon is the fact that unlike every other liberal hypocrite that I met in NYC that preached «giving back to the community, less fortunate… blah blah blah,» that NEVER actually practiced it and did it to pump up their own agenda or profit, Dr. Gordon preached it in San Diego AND practices it LIVE in this family center!!!
So, in conclusion, to all of those who wrote these idiotic negative reviews I’ll quote Tony Montana, «you all are just a bunch of asss. holes!» I can see this guy back in the days probably busting his ass seeing as many patience as possible and still be able to make a living (do you have any idea how little Medi-​cal pays, and how much you have to pay medical stuff and rent and equipment and student loans (most of my cousins are doctors)).
So, good job Dr. G. stay healthy and keep up the good work. Ohh also, there is no need to take x-​rays anymore, now there is a new blood test that shows if you have TB.
Now I would love to write a negative review for an inexperienced kid, x-​ray technician (who screwed it up once and I actually had to tell him how to do it properly and he still ended up screwing it up and had to redo it), but that was another center and another story (ironically, not for low-​income)

Unprofessional but they are closing anyway so whatever. The lady that gave me my shot was a nursing student and told me she only ever wanted to be a nurse because «doctors are a**holes.» OOOOOOkay…

I especially enjoy how efficient the staff, nurses, assistants and Dr. Gordon have always been.
I did read some of the reviews before choosing my Dr. & read about Dr. Gordon in the medical field.
You don’t find Doctors like him any more they are a dying breed.
Some of the reviews are terrible but then it makes you wonder what kind of people they are and probably just enjoy complaining and probably complain with every
Doctor they come in contact with.
Dr. Gordon and he’s team consider me to be an extremely healthy human breed.
Dr. Gordon knows I don’t care for prescriptions or the pharmacy so he understands that I am always improving my health with Mother Earth’s touch.
Eat a healthy diet always as we both agree good food is a health investment
Drink plenty of water
Boycott all soda and juices from my diet
Exercise daily they appreciate that I ride my bicycle «Pearl» everywhere and to my appointments.
Smile & be happy it’s the best medicine
I am truly Thankful and grateful for Dr. Gordon and the Team.

If it is not your full time job going to the dr, you are not freely available from 9 – 3:30, with a 2 hour lunch break from 12−2pm, I would highly recommend against this place. Also, if you’re expecting a knowledgable front desk staff, I would highly recommend against this place also. I am a health care provider myself, work in outpatient care. Nothing about this place makes me feel or believe they are at all interested in seeing or accepting new patients, or anything that would at all ask them to go out of their way to help. Switching pcps as we speak.

I’m getting close to 40 and have been seeing Dr Gordon for over 10 years. He has always provided me excellent care. Sometimes the wait is long and he doesn’t always sugar coat the visit with strawberries and ice cream, but he is extremely intelligent with a wide/​deep knowledge base. I have corporate executive level health insurance that allows me access to any doctor I choose and no referrals to specialists needed. Whether you have top notch insurance or no insurance, Dr Gordon treats all patients the same. If your looking for someone to remember your name and fill the visit with fluff, he might not be the doctor for you. However, Dr Gordon will solve your health issues or point you in the right direction.

Went here for Mold related issues, he knows what he is doing, had tons of references, and had a great staff and led me in the right direction. He is old school, and it isnt a fancy group, but it works!

SCARY!!! I went to Dr. Gordon because I thought I had a horrible cold that wouldn’t go away. He prescribed s/​thing and said if I wasn’t better in 3 days to call. I was worse and went in again, and he prescribed more intense antibiotics. I got worse. I went back and saw the Physicians Assistant who was bewildered as it was clear to him I had allergies, he gave me an inhaler and w/​in 2 hours, I was cured!
Went back for complications from a concussion I had gotten 10 months prior. I had gone to ER, they gave me a CAT scan, but no MRI. They said if it worsened, get an MRI. I was concerned because every time I tried to work out, my symptoms came back and I had NOT had an MRI and needed to find out what steps to take or not take as I had always worked out and was frustrated. Dr. Gordon said, «Eh, just keep working out, you’ll be fine.» Uhhhhhhh, excuse me? Even I know you don’t work out when you’ve had a concussion and the symptoms return. I asked to get an MRI, he refused. I was in my chiropractor a few days later whose eyes bugged out when I told him what Dr. Gordon said. He said he could be sued for telling me that, me doing it and getting worse. Anyway, months passed and I get a call from his office. They said Dr. Gordon wanted me to come in for a follow up. I asked for what. They said, «For the problems you’re having.» I asked them what they were referring to. They didn’t know, put me on hold, came back and said, «Oh, Dr. Gordon said it’s time for your flu shot.» I told them I had never had a flu shot and didn’t plan to get one. They said, «No, you come in to our office for a flu shot every year.» I said, «I haven’t even seen Dr. Gordon for a year, I’ve never had a flu shot and don’t plan to get one. In the few times I’ve been there, he has never helped me and I won’t be back.»
I’ve talked to people who said he was like this 20 years ago, so it’s not a getting older thing. He’s just wacko!

This guy is terrible! Do not go to him!

I was a patient of Dr. Gordon’s for 13 years. Even when I couldn’t afford the cost of an office visit Dr. Gordon never refused to see me, and never rushed through the office visit. I had no insurance when I was diagnosed with a serious heath condition. He helped me get the care I needed, ensured that I had access to the necessary medication, and treated me through a long recovery process. He saved my life. He listens & he cares. He is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever received treatment from.
Sometimes the wait to see him is long because he spends time with his patients. When my husband and I were ready to adopt our first child Dr. Gordon wrote letters on our behalf. He would still be my physician if I could afford the cost of PPO insurance. I wish more doctors were a compassionate and caring as Dr. Gordon.

Dr. Gordon holds a very special place in my heart. I lived in OB off and on for many years and he was always my doctor. Even when my asshole husband took me off his insurance. Dr. G gave me a very generous cash rate and if he wanted to see me and I couldn’t afford the visit, he still saw me.
He may take some getting used to, but once you tell him how you feel about him, he definitely gives you the chance to share a respectful relationship with him.
Give him a chance.
He’s kinda old school, but he’s totally OB.
I’m back in Vegas now and pay twice as much for my doctor.
I miss Dr. Gordon. He loved me and my big old yellow lab, Elvis!!!
Miss Ya Dr. G.
Sincerely,
Dee Arzola

HORRIBLE! Do Not Go There! I used to go to that Dr. when I lived in Ocean beach years ago. The bad experiences still haunt me! Total creep!
1) I needed a body screen for an existing mole issue. He sat in the chair staring at me and said «go ahead, get undressed» I was young and felt weird saying no, so I actually got undressed while he watched. So sickening.
2) I needed an RX refill that I had through my previous Dr. and he flat out said «insurance companies don’t like it when I write prescriptions, so find something over the counter»
3) THEN I asked him for a referral to a gynocologist and he said «I can do your gynocological exam here»
CREEPY! looking back, I should have sued his ass!

Like Emilee C., I read reviews about Dr. Gordon and was also a little worried. But he is one of the networked doctors in my less-​than-​great insurance plan. Being an OBcian, I wanted to give him a try.
The first time I called, I couldn’t get an appointment for two weeks, so I gave up and went somewhere else.
Last Friday, I went to Dr. Gordon due to a semi-​emergency. He and his staff were not «friendly,» but very professional and extremely helpful although I was in a bit of a panic. He helped me although he didn’t necessarily have to do anything for me considering I am not one of his patients, and I was treated with respect which is more than I can say for lots of doctors I have come in contact with.
I don’t need my doctor’s office to be my best friends, I only need them to be professional and to help me as a patient when needed. I give Dr. Gordon’s office 5 stars because I received the aforementioned two requirements and above all else, he helped me despite the fact he could have forced me to go to Urgentcare.
So, I thank Dr. Gordon, the nurses and the staff for all that they did for me on Friday.

We chose Dr. Gordon mostly because he’s right here in OB. I had serious reservations once I walked into the waiting room, as the windows were dirty, there appeared to be streaks of mold growing on the ceiling, and the carpet was dirty and worn enough it folded in waves across the floor. After waiting just over an hour, I was called back in to the exam room. The paper shield on the exam table had not been changed and was soiled and crumpled. Really, I was ready to walk out at this point. However, once Dr. Gordon arrived 15 minutes later, my fears were put to rest. He seemed to be all business and competent. He’s seen my daughter three times since then for various things, and I’d been happy with his treatment, though it was a hassle to plan an extra hour in the waiting room for every single appointment. Fast-​forward to today, and here’s what happened:
I arrived on time and waited 20 minutes before being ushered into an interior waiting room. Another 10 minutes and the Dr. came in and said, «I told my staff I wouldn’t see you today because you’ve missed three appointments. That is incredibly disrespectful and I won’t have their time wasted.»
Of course I got right up on my high horse and asserted that most certainly had I NEVER missed an appointment, nor had I ever canceled one.
He shook his head, referred to his notes and said, «well, I have the information right here» and then he reeled off three dates.
To which I responded, «had your staff been more thorough, they would have recalled that my daughter took those appointments in my place. You never lost time or money, as the slots have been filled, and never at any time did your staff inform me this may have been a problem. Furthermore, we arrive 10 minutes before our scheduled appointment time, and on average we are seen 50 minutes AFTER the scheduled appointment time. And speaking of disrespectful, why didn’t your staff tell me this by phone, rather than waiting until I showed up to tell me there may be an issue?»
He said, «Well, OK, then I can see you today.»
I said, «I’m not interested. I’ll find a Doctor whose staff is competent.»

I switched to Dr Gordan after years with a different doctor. I am so pleased with him! He listens to me, asks questions, and makes eye contact! I was so impressed with his bedside manner.

I happened to read the Unilocal reviews before my appointment with Dr. Gordon yesterday, so I was a bit apprehensive. However, when I walked into the waiting room and saw the 70’s inspired carpet and signed poster of Michael Moore’s ‘Sicko’ — I knew I was home.
I had an appointment at 10:30, and I was seen around 11:30 — so yes, you may have an hour long wait. However, my experience has been that most doctors keep you waiting this long regardless of where you go. Also, I noticed that Dr. Gordon accepts Medical and, seeing as OB has it’s share of, shall we say, «underemployed», I’m sure he’s kept plenty busy.
Aside from the wait, I was treated exactly as I’d want to be treated at any doctor’s office. The staff was not overly chipper but I hardly found them to be rude; they are very busy back there and I don’t think they have time to compliment your hair or ask about your dog. They were still very professional and quite nice.
Dr. Gordon is very personable and a bit reserved all at the same time. I can tell he has a rather dry sense of humor and wasn’t much for small talk but he’s very good at putting you at ease. I did feel like a tool during the consultation because by the morning of my appointment I was no longer experiencing any symptoms, though I decided to go just in case. He diagnosed me and didn’t agree with me that I was just a hypochondriac, which was nice.
I hate going to the doctor but now that I’ve found Dr. Gordon it should be a little less painful. No pun intended.

If you like the rude east coast style sure goto him.
If not stay far away. Just way to rude and cocky

I’m a big girl & I don’t need coddling or baby-​ing from a Doctor. I just need some good, solid health care and that’s what you get here. Dr. Gordon has been around a while and has taken care of a bunch of us in OB for years. There isn’t a lot of small talk and chit-​chat and that’s alright by me too. I go in there with a book or magazine and just read until I’m called. I have never been kept waiting an hour or more BUT I always make my appointments first thing in the morning before it goes getting crowded.
Dr. Gordon is a great Doctor. His office and practice is cool too-​with lots of Oriental paintings, REAL plants not plastic, and a nice aquarium with beautiful fish. He takes Medi-​Cal also! He gave me a breast exam today and a referral for a mammogram and it didn’t feel creepy one bit like it can with other docs. One time he thought I had a blood clot in my leg, but it was just a pulled muscle-​still he showed great care by immediately setting up an x-​ray appointment to check it out.
Whenever I run out of my medications, the pharmacy always gets them okayed for renewal by his office-​no problem. I have absolutely no complaints about Dr. Gordon EXCEPT he is a little cheap about handing out free pharmacy samples like Benadryl or Celebrex. Some doctors offices open up their supply cabinet and the free stuff just falls out for you to take-​NOT HERE!
So if you are in the area and need a doc-​I say give this one a crack.
You may be hurting but he will give the good care you deserve. If there’s not a lot of personality being exchanged-​just be glad OB has a decent, competent doctor on hand to minister to our health cares!
NO COMPLAINING ALLOWED!