Shafi M. Khalid

I’ve been calling this office for the past FIVE WEEKS, trying to schedule a new patient appointment. The “scheduler” (female, heavy Asian accent) keeps telling me she’s “too busy today” to make an appointment for me. She has promised to call me back “this afternoon,” “tomorrow” and “maybe Friday” week after week since July 20th! This is the most insane experience I’ve ever had trying to book a new patient appointment. I told her today that my insurance authorization for the referral will expire soon and she still refused to schedule me and AGAIN insisted she would have to call me back later because she’s “just too busy right now.” Unbelievable. I’ve been calling this office for the past FIVE WEEKS, trying to schedule a new patient appointment. The “scheduler” (female, heavy Asian accent) keeps telling me she’s “too busy today” to make an appointment for me. She has promised to … More

I usually don't do the ratings but this office is odd and unprofessional because when I need an appointment no one answer and one of the staff told me that no one really check the voicemail. They give me the same medicine and taking there time to get MRI and epidural injections for me. I'm in alot of pain. I wish they cared enough. I seen them treat someone badly because she's on meds they had her in tears.Now I have to start over with another facility I gave them a chance. I know the new facility will have problems getting my medical records. This office need to be reported or get a good management team. BG I usually don't do the ratings but this office is odd and unprofessional because when I need an appointment no one answer and one of the staff told me that no one really check the voicemail. They give me the same medicine and taking there … More

HORRIBLE. Never called me back to schedule the nerve testing that they wanted, nor did they request a referral for an MRI that they also wanted. I had to call them. Tried to tell me they called. Nope. Apparently the doctor never notated that, and is now having me wait until the nerve testing before that will be ordered. Then the girl hung up on me and argued with me about it. Why did I have to call back if you didn't hang up on me then. Customer service needs some help. Like a lot. HORRIBLE. Never called me back to schedule the nerve testing that they wanted, nor did they request a referral for an MRI that they also wanted. I had to call them. Tried to tell me they called. Nope. Apparently the doctor never notated … More

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I have been going to Dr Khalid for over 4 years. My husband is a physician in San Diego and refers patients to Pain docs throughout the county. He recommended Dr Khalid based on the feedback he heard from his patients. (He does t receive any kickback for referring patients) If you have CRPS and live in Southern California, please watch Michael Cooney’s YouTube videos of “scrambler therapy” for CRPS. Dr Khalid is the ONLY doctor in San Diego that provides Scrambler Therapy. It can be life saving. I strongly encourage anyone with CRPS to try it first. What I like most about Dr Khalid is that he actually listens to me. When something is not working, he makes changes. His staff is also just wonderful. The office could use a makeover but that is really insignificant to people living with chronic pain. I have been going to Dr Khalid for over 4 years. My husband is a physician in San Diego and refers patients to Pain docs throughout the county. He recommended Dr Khalid based on the feedback he heard from his patients. (He does t receive … More

I’ve been to 3 other pain management specialists. Dr Khalid has been the most thorough and was the first to offer a therapy (Scrambler) that has been more helpful in relieving my pain than any other. He LISTENED to me and responded immediately if something could be improved. I would especially recommend seeing him to anyone diagnosed with CRPS. His staff is also wonderful. Very responsive and caring.

Truly awful. Should be charged with fraud for billing insurance for unwanted procedures and services. Staff and providers do not speak English as a native language for the most part and communication is nearly impossible. They refuse to prescribe effective pain medications, and instead prescribe horrific drugs with side effects causing permanent tissue and nerve damage. Truly awful. Should be charged with fraud for billing insurance for unwanted procedures and services. Staff and providers do not speak English as a native language for the most part and communication is nearly impossible. They refuse to … More

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I have been seeing dr khalid for months now I had all treatment very professional and I love this office nice people everything. They really take care of my pain problems.

After over a year seeing the couple different doctors here i can say they do care about me and my health. Not perfect but for the most part they've been good to me. They take care of my issues with other ways than just medication which i really like.

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After calling 2 - 3 times per day for almost 2 weeks and getting no return calls, my primary finally had to call to get me an appointment. Then, this Dr, although having a nice bedside manner with me, he seems an odd sort of Pain Management Dr as he does NOT prescribe Fentynal and will NOT prescribe traditional opiates, only Buprenorphine and methadone. I am unable to take either due to bad anaphylactic reactions, but that was all he had to offer. Oh, and no to other traditional antiAnxiety meds, anti-spasmodics, etc. A huge waste of time and energy for me, plus a huge let down at spending another weekend in withdrawal. I thought Drs were supposed to ease discomfort in patients, not cause or prolong it! I have been left truly baffled and in tremendous pain by his seeming lack of compassion... I just don't get it. After calling 2 - 3 times per day for almost 2 weeks and getting no return calls, my primary finally had to call to get me an appointment. Then, this Dr, although having a nice bedside manner with me, he seems an odd … More

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Love the entire staff here. They are very comforting and it's a very relaxed atmosphere.

*edit: Plz keep in mind not every patient will like/get along with/feel understood by every doctor. I'm a pretty amiable person but have had to go elsewhere a few times. You are not obligated to go to a doc if you feel you aren't getting treatment that's needed. Do research, call & harass insurance if need be. It might be painful but that's what we are here for right? Understand it's their reputation & license on the line because of the added scrutiny. Sad truth is medical treatment is not owed to you, it's a privilege, you have the right to choose who treats you but they are not mandated by law to do so. Lame options? Not their fault ????. I won't sway all with my words but maybe a lil nudge of understanding might help. He won't be the only doc who you dislike & won't be the last. It is what it is...thats said: *I like em a lot! Legit practice, awesome staff. Do homework ahead of time. It's important to know what's going on in Your body before getting treated ???? *edit: Plz keep in mind not every patient will like/get along with/feel understood by every doctor. I'm a pretty amiable person but have had to go elsewhere a few times. You are not obligated to go to a doc if you feel you aren't getting … More

Does anybody even work here? The hardest place to get anyone to answer a phone or call you back! Totally unorganized!

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Dr. Khalid and Dr.Lee and the rest of the staff are amazing and compassionate.

Love this doctor and staff. Especially dr. John. With there help went from wheelchair to being able to walk with the pain meds perscribed. Thanks staff stephanie moxley.

Professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, accessible & informed doctor who understands patient needs, discusses options for patients condition, while addressing whole health & wellbeing for maximum benefit with least side effects. He is a skilled pain medicine specialist for specific issues, that are in many cases, as in mine, a life long problem, where success vs fail for proceedures are discussed in depth, what a patient can expect & what can be done to keep condition least bothersome.

Can't get through on the phone call very unprofessional place is falling appart, got seen by the RN before I even saw the doctor wouldn't help me one bit just a big waste of time and money. They make you fill out way to much paperwork and they don't even process it. Just avoid this place @ all costs.

Dr Khalid and his staff are very unprofessional and unaccomadating. Dr Khalid Shafi does not care to help patients with their pain management. Won't be returning to his office.

After 6 months traveling for my pain, and receiving medication that had nothing to do with my ongoin pain. All I got was "stay positive!" by the Dr. Hence the negative review!

I feel like I'm ignored when I tell Dr. Khalid that the medicine he has me on isn't working. I'm in more pain now than when I first went to see him. He keeps giving me the same meds That don't work. He does what he wants and doesn't even take into consideration of what I say. Thank God I'm getting Kaiser back next month and don't ever have to go back to him.. I wouldn't even refer my worst enemy to him let alone my dogs. His sidekick is the same way. Maybe they're in bed with the drug companies. He sure doesn't care about his patients needs. I feel like I'm ignored when I tell Dr. Khalid that the medicine he has me on isn't working. I'm in more pain now than when I first went to see him. He keeps giving me the same meds That don't work. He does what he wants and doesn't even … More

He has done whatever he wants he has no bedside manner. He gives you shots that do noughting and if you refuse to take the shots he takes meds away tells your an addict.i think mediacal should do an investigation on him

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I cannot believe I'm fortunate to be assigned to such wonderful doctors. Dr Khalid is right on the proper care and plan for healing my issues. Dr. Meng has given me more helpful information than any physician has. He is knowledgeable, patient and gladly explains the procedure he is going to do before he does it. Entire staff friendly and professional. K.Corr I cannot believe I'm fortunate to be assigned to such wonderful doctors. Dr Khalid is right on the proper care and plan for healing my issues. Dr. Meng has given me more helpful information than any physician has. He is knowledgeable, … More

Great doctor! I was fortunate to have Dr Khalid treat my back problems. He really knows his profession. Helped me a lot. I never noticed anything wrong with the staff. They have always been courteous and professional to me and everyone else. I wish I hadn't moved. GREAT DOCTOR and staff!

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He is uninformed, uncaring and if you challenge him or ask about different medicinal approaches, he gets EXTREMELY irritated and leaves the room and the patient hanging. Joint Commissioner....here we come! i have had it with him!!!

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I don't know why but I can't seem to get him to help me with my pain if I could make it a half star I would I'm praying that maybe today it'll be different

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Dr. Shafi seems to care about his patients, and after the initial new patient appt wait, he gets the treatment ball rolling pretty fast

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He has made my neck condition worse & as a result I now have been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia which I feel he had been trying to hide this from me.I knew something was very, very wrong after another epidural from him, I insisted on another x-ray, he would not call me with the results after I requested for him to call me FIVE times.I finally got a copy after two weeks by having to go to his office and be firm to get a copy The results were worse from the initial x-ray! MRI ect. much more

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this doctors staff set me an appointment when i called to confirm they said i was not in the system and had no appointment. save the time and do not use

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Exceptional Preventative Care treating Pain Mngt Specialist

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I would never send anyone i know to this doctor or even my worse enemy, I suggest everyone stay away.. The doctor and staff are completely incompetent,

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