Maryam Amini, MD

I went to this doctor as a last minute emergency so I thought beggars can’t be choosers. I had a rash developing on my arms and chest which I was very concerned about. She was late by about 25 minutes but again I felt that as it was a late booking with only a few hours to spare, I was happy to wait. Her assistant «diagnosed me» with spider bites prior to Dr Amini coming into the room (which was frankly ridiculous — no swelling, itching etc) and I could hear them speaking outside the room swapping notes — When Dr Amini came in she confirmed this without really looking at my skin and also with the disclaimer that she was not a dermatologist (hmmm, you are however a doctor though…) and then proceeded to ask me «anything else?»…“what are we doing about the weight?” This doctor has a weight loss program and wants to recruit new people — I find this very insulting given that she is not my usual primary care doctor and therefore doesn’t know anything about my medical history and therefore the appropriateness of my participation in the program. I am not that overweight and she really should take a dose of her own medicine, given that she is not in the finest shape herself. I have since been to see another doctor who has given me a course of treatment which was long overdue. Needless to say I will not be going back.

I regret very much going to see this doctor. She was the coldest, most patronising person. Treated me like an ignorant child, gave me incorrect information. Wanted to increase my prescription medication when I neither need to increase it nor asked to increase it. She performed a «breast exam» in which she ruptured my implant and when I left she charged me for the exam in case my insurance didn’t pay (even though she was a network doctor). When leaving her office I felt belittled, invalidated, unlistened to, overruled, and in pain.

I don’t know why there are so many bad reviews! She was courteous to me. The staff were nice and welcoming. Also You can pay with credit/​debit card.

Not impressed w Dr Amini. She didn’t seem interested in me. I visited her 3x and each visit was about 5 mins, which seemed like a waste of time. Plus, each visit has a fee. If she asked me a question and I answered it wrong or didn’t understand what she was talking about, she had a condescending tone. I feel that she cares more about getting paid out by my insurance and my visit (which isn’t cheap), then she cares about me as her patient. I’m choosing to move on.

This is my first ever review on Unilocal,but I figured I’d put it here so help out anyone else considering seeing this «doctor»
I came to see her as a recent UC graduate (I was 22 then, I’m 23 now), with complaints about stress-​induced asthma symptoms. Besides the obscene fees and «security deposit» (the ONLY doctor I have ever been to requiring such a fee), she spent both of my visits to her (I only saw her twice before leaving) patronizing me for my weight, insisting I’m horribly unhealthy and may have medical issues soon akin to those morbidly obese people are in danger of, and pathetically insisting I pay her MORE money to take part in her «fitness program.»
I’m 6’2″, and fluctuate between 230 – 250 lbs depending on my ability to watch my diet/​exercise (easier to do while away at school than at home). I’m overweight, but far from morbidly obese. This doctor, ironically, IS obese, by objective standards as well as her own. Which makes one think if you can’t practice what you preach, what the hell are you judging others for?
Everything about her was unprofessional, distasteful, and plainly disrespectful. I wanted to give her a chance, and she blew it (both times). I’m sure she has some regulars, but I feel terribly for them. As a student of law with a history of dealing with medical practices… I felt like she spoke to me as though I was a child (or someone completely ignorant of how proper medical offices function). If you’re looking for a doc, particularly if it’s about your weight or respiratory system, PLEASE look elsewhere.

I only joined Unilocal because this doctor is so bad she doesn’t even deserve 1 star, I wish I could give her a minus 5. She doesn’t even return phone calls and her staff is rude and very unprofessional. I had an emergency and I was told that I could not see her for two weeks. I found her to be very cold and uncaring in my visits to her. I thought that I would give her a couple of appointments to help change my opinion but to no avail. Just look at the previous reviews and I think that tells the whole story. This doctor is an aboulute QUACK ! How she got a license to practice medicine is very puzzling. Please do not go to this doctor, you only won’t be wasting time, but she could also be a danger to your health. I could mention more but I have never taken the time to write a review on anything or anybody else, but I thought I should do my part to warm anybody who might be reviewing this so called doctor. Don’t go to this doctor!

Absolute worst experience ever. Entire staff and doctor is rude. Explained my concerns and she just blew me off and told me to come back in 3 weeks. I ended up canceling that appt. Took numerous calls to receive my security deposit back. Please read reviews. DO NOT go here.

First when I visited her office I was happy cause she easily referred me to a specialist (which all other doctors do too) but after few visits, I got disappointed. Although her nurse Daniel was nice but still I got charge for no reason. Just because they called me and I did not picked up the phone they charged me for a missing Appointment, I did not even have a voice message. They have bad attitudes when it comes to billing and charging.

Dr. Maryann Animi I give her 2 stars .
She was not the dr for me all she cared about was my weight but did not check side effect of medicine she prescribed cause one of them was weight gain! I would go in for my pain and all she would do is recommend her weight loss program. Why is it so hard for Drs to listen to a patient. I had quit smoking and she gave me a look like she didn’t believe me. Ugg!!! So instead of getting stressed out with her I moved on … There’s no way I will see a dr who doesn’t believe me … Also she needs to do is make up her mind either choose to be dr or open up your own weight loss office!!!

At first I was thrilled with Dr. Amini. She listened to my issues and started to work out a plan to diagnose them and treatment. However, the more follow-​ups I had with her the less she seemed focused on what I needed specifically. I am disappointed in how Dr. Amini has changed. I am changing doctors. Good news, they do take credit cards now with the «Square.»

This Dr should not have a license to practice medicine. She is a supposed on call doctor at Tampico Terrace. My family member was supposed to be under her care and died from dehydration and severe UTI infection kidney failure. Beware.

Wow, I’m surprised because my experience with Dr Amini is different than the people listed below.
I found Phoenix Medical through a search on my insurance website back in 2012. When you move to a new area it is really hard to find a doctor and I picked her because she was close to work.
I have been very pleased with how responsive the office staff and Dr. Amini have been. They listen to you, answer questions, and if you need to get copies of documents or other help they will make sure it gets done.
I have seen Dr. Amini multiple times for my yearly checkup and also because I had been dealing with some chronic pain issues. She took the time to listen to me and there was no problems getting prescriptions filled. I’ve even called in and asked for a refill and since it was within a year of my annual she put in a refill for me.
They don’t take credit cards though, be prepared with your check book when you come the first time. Now I just wait until they bill my insurance then I send them a check for whatever remains.
For those who complain about waiting 25 minutes yes it happens sometimes at Doctors offices. This office isn’t different since they are all late IMO. Much better than a 45 to 1 hour wait which I’ve had before (those doctors I stopped going to).

Her way or the hiway. No discussion, no listening to your concerns. Dr. knows best.
If you like it that way you will be fine. Getting prescriptions refilled is nerve wracking at best. Wish I had seen these reviews before I had started a relationship with her. I mean
really who needs to «break up» with their doctor?

Unfortunately, I had sort of same experience as others with Dr.Amini. I think she really needs to revisit her practice. I would rarely give her 1 star too. She saw me at least 4 times and I think I had enough from her to let me give her one star.

Will have to agree. This Doctor is terrible (& I rarely give 1 star). She was 25 min late to the appointment, didn’t apologize. She didn’t even look at the area I had issues with, and spent a total of 3 min with me (of which I spoke about my problem for just over a minute). Useless.
Probably my own fault for going to a Dr. who had lots of same day availability… I guess there’s a reason.

If I could put zero stars I DEFINITELY WOULD!!!
She was absolutely terrible. I went in for a routine check up as I was new to Walnut Creek and found her online. I also asked if they took Aetna insurance, which they gladly said they did. I went in, they did the basic physical routine… she then asked if I had any other issues. I spoke with her about my leg which has been bothering me for a couple months. She listened to my symptoms for 15 seconds, didn’t inspect my leg, feel my leg, nothing… Then recommends I wrap it and stay off it (both things anyone would know). Basically she did NOTHING!
Well, a couple weeks later I get a bill in the mail for 210 dollars!!! I called the insurance company who said that it was billed as a specialty visit and a new patient visit. I spoke with the Drs. office, they said it had to be billed as a new patient and that it wasn’t a typical physical. Reason: a physical would have been much more intensive. So they billed for more money, but did less… Shady.
I then went in to complain in person and they said there was nothing they could do in terms of re-​billing. On top of that, they have a sign as you walk in saying non-​insured patients pay 150 for visits… I’m paying 210 as an insured patient… Does that make sense to Anyone!!!
DO NOT GO TO THIS SHADY PERSON!!!

She was just terrible. I do not recommend her. She is a pompous ass~in my opinion