Dr. Alex John Steinleitner, MD

We went in with an open mind knowing all the bad reviews on all the different websites but still all the reviews were correct about him and some of the staff. We stayed with him for about a year and it was awful . Yes, he did give us a baby but this time we are going to SB to try for a second child. He seems to be in it for the money only and Debbie and the nurses are so reckless with direction of all the meds and she’s so rude . There is always different staff working and I can see why.

If you’re looking for a doctor who always seems over scheduled, who will belittle you, and who does not seem to care about you, then I guess this is the doctor for you. From my initial consult, I was wary of his bedside manner, but I excused it because I believed he was the best in his field. After 3 years of unsuccessful treatment and repeated bad experiences, I moved on to another Dr for infertility treatment. The kind staff and doctor at the new practice only magnified how bad things really were with Dr. Steinlitener. Do yourself a favor and listen to your gut- drive to Santa Barbara to receive the type of treatment you deserve from an infertility specialist.

The entire staff are uneducated on the most simple things related to infertility. This doctor is money hungry and that seems to be the motivation rather than assisting those wanting to create families. Please do not waste your time, money or hopes with this clinic. You can find much better care elsewhere!

Dr. Steinleitner and his staff are wonderful. He truly cares about his patients. He is great at explaining what is going on and making sure to answer all of your questions. I do not have enough nice things to say about his staff in San Luis Obispo. They know you by name and are always there for whatever your need and are great at responding via their online instant message system.

Great Dr. Been going to him for 9 months now. I'm about to do my Egg Retrieval. Great staff at answering the phones & helping me out.

Dr. Steinleitner pleasantly surprised me. My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant on our own for 3-4 years before we saw Dr. Steinleitner. I had heard negative things about him, and went in with low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was he able to successfully help us get pregnant with an amazing little boy (now 8 weeks) but I felt that he cared about me. I am very reason oriented and Dr. S took time to "talk it out" with me. I ask a lot of "why" questions and he answered all of them for me. What couples don't always take into consideration is that even though this might be their first time dealing with infertility; it's not his. He has been doing this work for a really long time and he knows what he's doing; you have to trust that. If you are seeking this type of help you have to go in with the respect for Dr. S and that he is working for you. Dr. S is a problem solver. Every person's body is unique and it may take a few tries, but he wants to… figure our what works for you. He truly cares for each of his patients and wants them to have success in creating the family they've been dreaming of.

Worse doctor and staff run fast!!!!! The staff seems very uneducated they answer your question with inaccurate statements then if they don't no they will give you the run around and brush you off to the doctor. They didn't no my name and was very pushes like they just wanted your money and to ask no questions. I found another office and I'm glad I did

He gave me 2 beautiful girls and couldn't be more thankful

Don't even think about questioning him. Terrible staff too.

Things are great with them, until they get your money. In the beginning, things were wonderful. Staff was pleasant and nice to deal with. They actually smiled and acted like they were there to help you, every step of the way. Dr. S was funny, helpful and pleasant and then BAM! things changed. All of a sudden once we wrote the huge check to them, they all became rude and acted irritated that you were even in their office. Dr. S has the bedside manner of a badger. His staff is completely disorganized. They lose paperwork, emails, phone calls, lab orders, prescriptions, can't remember who you are when you walk in for appts. even tho you've been there numerous times before. The main girl at the front desk never smiles and acts put out that she has to actually help you. They are evasive, as well. Debbie, his assistant, talks in circles and can be condescending. She's never to be found, when you need her and if something goes wrong and it's her fault, she blames it on you or the staff. I've… never felt so unsure or anxiety ridden, going into a doctors office before, as I do this place. They DO NOT make you feel welcome, at all.. You would think that a doctor and his staff, dealing with such a sensitive subject as infertility, would have just an ounce of compassion and understanding, right? But they don't. They don't care, it's all about the money to them. Just because he's the only fertility doc in this area, don't bother! go elsewhere, like L.A Much better doctors down there who actually want to help you and they aren't all in it for the money.