Shaft Medical San Diego

I got my skin resurfacing procedure done here in February 2012. I must admit the results were very good for many years I had acne scarring. This procedure cleared my skin on my face as best as he can. I have still have scarring but it is not nearly as bad as it was. So I have to say the staff was very nice and professional. I will go back again and get another surgery done when I have the time to take off of work.

Trying to delete. Unilocal won’t let me?

Over 2 years later having to see a podiatrist as ankle is a mess, swollen, discolored, scarred and now turned in to an unnatural angle. Gross and horrible looking.

STAY AWAY! One star only because I can’t do minus! His was terrible! My review is for Juvederm and the result of Dr Goldberg’s incompetent work and poor manners when questioned.
I went in for Dysport and came to discuss filler. I was sold on Juvederm as it is non invasive and seemed a safe bet to help reduce my tear troughs.
Long story short, Dr overfilled and a week later for checkup we got in a dispute over the result. He stated result was to expect, and «it is what it is». My under eyes are puffy and blue and I hate it. It’s been 8 months.
Perhaps other areas are his expertise, but keep him away from your eyes!

This is a sketchy practice that doesn’t deserve your honest business. Michelle botched a KTP laser treatment and every time I called to schedule an appointment to see what could be done to fix the problem, she played possum and always gave a lame excuse as to why I couldn’t be seen. So I went above Michelle and wrote Dr. G an email, and he never replied. But he did charge me! If you read others’ reviews, you’ll see it’s their M.O. I don’t trust that the machinery at this place is up to snuff, or that Michelle is even appropriately trained, and when they need to be held accountable for messing up, they just give you the shaft. The name says it all – steer clear of this place and its shady «Doc» and «Nurse» team… something about them is just not right.

Larry, Larry, Larry… what can I say?
I took a free consult to resolve a simple scar in my scalp, you tried to sell me the $ 10,000 «full meal deal» to microplug my very lightly thinning top forest of hair. Not what I came in for. I said: let’s see how the smaller operation goes before I commit to the big and wildly painful whole-​head operation and, for my insolence, I was granted zero additional communication as I was hustled to the door. You said give me a day or two to work up a full quote. It is now 3 weeks and 2 phone messages and an email later with still no answer back. Did you calculate that as a cash patient I wouldn’t be an easy mark for unneeded upgrades and therefore not worth pursuing?
I should have seen the warning signs: a 6 year BA-​MD program from Boston U; yes folks, you can combine your undergrad and medschool training for a quick breakaway. It is no aspersion on Boston U., but they are mostly known for being the home of Long Island socialite daughters who couldn’t make Harvard, check Howard Stern on that assessment. And an MBA. (That’s right: MD+MBA is what is claimed on the wall. I guess I am supposed to be impressed… or something.) A mélange of claimed postgraduate certifications, in fact too many to make much sense other than to paper the wall in a mostly unpersuasive attempt to induce respect. Books about how to seize control of your business and organize your life, sales-​y books next to art books and undergrad organic chemistry textbooks on the shelf. The disheveled appearance such as the untied single knot tie, two days unshaved, and your absolutely disorganized and trash-​strewn office should have sent me waltzing out, but I stayed open-​minded, if for nothing else, perhaps some entertainment value. The lack of preparedness to show examples of your work on your laptop monitor was the real eye-​opener. As an MBA, I figured you would have a tight deck. Fail.
I figured, free consult, what the heck, and I was consulting a real double-​Board Certified plastic surgeon and a dermatologist afterward, so what could it hurt to drop by? Well, other than time wasted, I cannot say. What I can say is that I went to
and looked you up, Larry, and found no Lawrence David Goldberg listed anywhere in the immediate area. How do you not exist at Vitals, of all places? Maybe
has you. The State Board says
«Cosmetic Surgery» training and not Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. Yet, Larry, you said you had practiced «Cardiology» and if you read down the Unilocal,I am not the only person to have noticed this.
Get this: Many of the Unilocalers I see took deals to be induced to try your services. Me, not at all. I was a straight cash, walk-​in patient, and I am dissatisfied with what I observed and how I was treated. In a very real way, I am glad you never called back, but it would be a disservice to my fellow San Diegans to not say what I saw in your oddly arranged broom closet of an office. I will not tell people to stay away from this place, I encourage them all to take the free consult and make their own observations.
Second-​to-​last thing Larry: despite what you claimed about your tight and ongoing relationship with Allergan in the development of Latisse, the people I spoke with give me reason to believe that your claims in that regard are less than perfectly reliable. Not every person who walks in is going to roll over, and some will Unilocal,so tighten up your game.
Last thing: Other Unilocalers, please note the ratios of reviews. For all of those who express mild to overwhelming positive experiences with Shaft Clinic, they are all same-​day signups or new within a month or two of saying great things about ol’ Larry. Those reviewers have few friends and very light history with Unilocal.Hmmm… I wonder what that could mean… Most of those that have strong negative feelings about their experiences at Goldberg’s clinic have a steady, long review history and explain in detail exactly what set them off, like me. The crowd understands what is happening here, Larry. The only added effort you need to go to is making your service substantially, remarkably, better.

stay away from this place… Dr. Goldberg is a fraud. He has no clue what he is doing with regards to veins. In the procedure of sclera therapy, he accidentally stuck me with the needle hitting my other leg never acknowledging what just happened. I had to go see a real Dr. (dermatologist) to have my leg fixed from what Goldberg had done.
He refused to refund my money and sent me a letter stating that he can no longer treat me… basically dropping me after he ruined my legs never taking responsibility even though Michelle said he would fix the damage.
This is a guy who said he worked as a Cardiologist… he must have failed that profession as well!

I had my first visit for leg veins about 2 months ago, my husband was so impressed with how good they looked he wanted to do the small spider veins on his nose. I booked an appointment for a month out and when I arrived Friday realized we showed up on the wrong day, 3 days early actually. Dr. Goldberg and Michelle were in the office doing office work that day and had not scheduled any appointments, the Dr. and Michelle both were very nice and said since we are here let’s do it. We look forward to being long time clients and referring our friends to Shaft Medical. My husband had his nose veins zapped which disappeared that day and then had some bumps on his face removed, he was very pleased I took him along with me for a touch up.

I’m happy with this place in addressing my cosmetic needs. Dr. Goldberg and Michelle are both awesome. Dr. Goldberg is very knowledgeable with the latest equipment and research.

I could not be more pleased with the results of my sclerotherapy at Shaft Medical, I had suffered with a very large vein in my leg for years that was sometimes painful but was more embarrassing than anything I purchased an online deal and I have to say that was some of the best money I have ever spent on myself. The staff are very professional and made me feel at ease. I totally recommend Shaft Medical to anyone wanting to have a cosmetic procedure.

Yikes, I got SHAFTED by Shaft Medical Center!!! How ironic that they lived up to their name.
I bought an Internet deal, from KGB, for a cold laser photofacial.
I called to schedule three weeks in advance and verified the appointment a week before only to arrive and have the appointment canceled!!! I was told that I have to reschedule during normal business hours when I am normally at work.
Needless to say, I am irritated that I carefully planned and chose a holiday (Caesar Chavez), but I also took the time to go there (and they do not validate for parking) only to have the appointment cancelled!
Now I must take off from work to go there AGAIN and I’m afraid this may happen again. So stay tuned!

Shaft Medical is 1000x more professional than the other laser hair removal place I have been to. A breath of fresh air. I have a Living Social voucher for 6 sessions on a small area and Michelle (the nurse) was very kind and helpful. I didn’t realize that skin-​typing was included in my first visit/​session, but it was definitely a bonus. The technology is hi-​tech and informative. Dr. Goldberg was very amiable and did not try to sell me anything extra. In fact, he said I could get skin products from anywhere I please, whether it be from Shaft, Macy’s or Kmart! ha Shaft is clean, spacious and conveniently located in UTC. There’s street parking on University Lane, or can park on Nobel and walk across the business park to Shaft (it’s just a couple blocks). Booking my second appointment was very simple and I’m looking forward to good results.

So far, my experience has been a positive one. I got one of those group deals from Sign on San Diego for $ 129 for laser hair removal. My interpretation of the coupon was that it would be for 6 sessions, but I guess that it was only for 3 sessions. I was bummed when they told me, but oh well.
Regardless, I am happy thus far. I have done all 3 treatments and do have positive results. The hair isn’t all gone on my bikini line, and I have to purchase 3 more sessions (with the 4^th one being free), but Elizabeth (the nurse who has performed the laser treatments on me) told me that it typically takes 6 sessions. I hope to be hair-​free after the next 3 – 4 sessions!
About the office, it is very clean and the staff is nice and professional. Michelle is the one I usually speak with on the phone, and she is always very pleasant. Elizabeth, the nurse who performed the laser treatments, is very calm, sweet & professional as well.
The parking garage fee is a nuisance, but it’s not uncommon with private medical buildings. It’s not too bad so long as they are not behind schedule. I will post a follow-​up after my treatments are over.

Professional friendly staff. I’d been wanting to get scelerotherapy for quite a while, but I had heard it was painful. The method used at Shaft is not painful at all and I’m already seeing great results after just two treatments.

Purchased a Living Social deal for laser hair removal and treatments were virtually painless. Service was fine, not super friendly but they were prompt and each visit only took about 15 mins. They have limited hours so that made scheduling a bit difficult. Note that there is no validation for parking in the garage below the building, but if you don’t mind walking you can park for free on University Center Lane.

I have been to Shaft several times for schlerotherapy for vein removal. First of all, my legs look great. The treatments have worked really well. It takes a couple weeks to see the full effect but I am completely satisfied with the results. The office has also been very responsive to my needs. For example, on my second treatment I was getting more swelling than I expected. When I called the office, they insisted I come in immediately just to make sure all was okay, and it was. Dr. Goldberg is professional and thorough in his care.
The treatments involve multiple injections with a very small needed. The discomfort is minimal.
The office is comfortable and clean and modern. Though the office has a small staff, everyone I have dealt with his been courteous and personable.
The prices are very fair too. They have been willing to honor the special promo price I had the first time for each subsequent visit… sweet!!!

I called their office the other day to ask a price on a particular procedure and the lady’s response was, «Umm, did you look at the website?» I said yes and explained that it wasn’t listed on the site and she then asked if she could take my name and number to have someone call me back to tell me the price? I reluctantly said, «Ok». No one ever called me back…
I called again today and finally got a price over the phone. My point is, I’m blown away that a company I am trying to give business is so seemingly uninterested in getting my business??? What gives.
They were unfriendly and a bit rude. If there phone skills are any indication of their services and how they treat clients, I would be hesitant to hire these folks. Will look for other places offering similar treatment.

I purchased a Living Social deal from Shaft for six sessions. As a laser newbie, I found the phone folks really helpful in answering my questions about what to expect, how to prepare for my appointment, and which areas would be best served (or laid most bare) by this number of sessions.
The office itself is really lovely — new and clean and modern. Take note, though — if you park in the basement garage, they don’t validate, so be prepared to part with three bucks or so as you exit (there’s a spot at street level somewhere in the front which is reserved for Shaft customers — I always forget to look for it, though).
What was also nice was having a big flat-​screen TV to watch in the treatment room (with Pandora radio if you’re not visually inclined) while chillaxing waiting for the numbing cream to take hold.
Granted, I’m a big wuss, but I found the actual laser part to be a lot more uncomfortable than expected (and I’m a grizzled veteran of lots of waxing and tattooing and unmedicated baby-​birthin’ and broken bones and I also walked to school barefoot in the snow uphill both ways while I was at it). Imagine a needle poking into you, then delivering a nasty little electric shock. Into your flesh. *BUT* … the staff were very patient with my flinchiness and careful to explain how long it would take, and really, the procedure was over very quickly. The results are definitely worth a few minutes of discomfort — after all, we must suffer for beauty, right?
Two thumbs up to Shaft for a beautiful facility, professional staff and a good service.

Went today … Such a great place. Very nice staff, especially Elizabeth who is the RN. Makes you feel at ease & explains the whole process. 5 stars for Lizzy !!! :-) got a great deal in living social. But even if I didn’t I would totally go there !!!

Please don’t review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you’re connected in any way to the owner or employees. I bought a $ 149 certificate off of Living Social for Laser Hair Removal for this company and I am pleased to say this place is a diamond. This business is located in a business building near the Hyatt La Jolla.
When I entered the business I was surprised about this set up because it didn’t have an ordinary reception area but I was quickly greeted by the person who schedules appointments. I was asked to fill out some paperwork (don’t forget to arrive a few minutes early)
When I was finished with the paperwork the person who was going to laser off my hair, Elizabeth walked me into the room. She put some type of gel on my skin and proceeded with the procedure. To my surprise this didn’t hurt as much as I thought it was going to. (Waxing hurts more) With the cool air it makes getting the hair removal a little more pleasant. My underarms took less than 15 minutes. (don’t forget to wear sleeveless)
Upon making my next appointment Dr. Goldburg asked me how the procedure and also asked everything went well. He is very attentive and wanting every aspect of his business to strive.
Would be happy to come back again.
PRO
— way clean
— two procedure rooms,
— offer more services besides laser hair removal
— have lots of magazines in the waiting room
— flat screen TV
— reception lady returned my phone calls and guided me to the business
CON
— no reception area, maybe I can get used to this
— reception desk area a little on the disorganized side
— reception lady on facebook — lol
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