Dr. Carol Kashefi, MD

I am agree with few of reviewers about Dr Kashefi’s performance. I am a physician and practiced medicine for 25 years . Dr Kashefi was highly recommended by my friends and my Dr for follow up of my recent cystitis. After almost 3 month I went for my 1st visit . The nurse’s attitude was less than desirable and I was Surprised when-she left the room without even taking my vital signs!!! Dr Kashefi came, stood next to the door and didn’t do even a simple physical examination! That surprised me especially since it was my first visit! The cystoscopy is scheduled for 2 months later! After reading the comments I am really concerned!!!

decent experience, more or less.

This was the straw that broke the camels back for me. After my appointment with this doctor, I finally left Scripps. I have had recurrent UTIs my entire adult life, and recently donated a kidney, so I'm especially worried about nipping this in the bud. Went to see this doctor and she didn't even examine me. Just told me to take D Mannose suppliments and that was the end of our appointment. I've switched to a new medical group and hoping for better results with new doctors. Scripps just seems like they're phoning it in anymore so they can collect insurance payments. No thanks

Over the course of a few years, Kashefi ordered five or six prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests. Three of those tests came back above normal, yet she neglected to tell me and she neglected to order a biopsy, which would have been standard practice. As a result, I know now Stabe IVb metastatic prostate cancer that's spread to lymph nodes and bones. As a result of her carelessness my odds of surviving another five years are about 30%. I filed a complaint with the state; the investigation process is understandably fairly long. I'm hoping the result of the investigation results in the loss of her license to practice in California. I see my case isn't the first one reviewed here that involves a missed cancer diagnosis.

Because she dismissed my mother over a period of 4 months throwing pills for cystitis at her we ended up having to deal with invasive bladder cancer. She did not have the "textbook" signs of cancer and therefore Dr. Kashefi chose not to scope her. Over and over again. Do not see this doctor. Mom now wears a bag. Thanks Dr. Kashefi.

There are not enough words to describe the compassion, expertise and professionalism Dr. Kashefi exhibited during my recent visits for kidney stones. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate Dr. Kashefi a 20+

I saw Dr Kashefi after my doctor said my PSA numbers went up. I was able to see her the next day and had very little waiting time. Her staff is excellent and Dr. Kashefi examined me. She said I might want to get a biopsy or I could wait and see if my numbers go up. I decided to do the biopsy and it was done within the week. Dr. Kashefi took the time to explain everything she was going to do which helped me relax. After the results were in, she called me to tell me I had cancer in my prostate and scheduled a meeting right away at the end of her work day, so she could take all the time I needed to ask questions. She offered options and support and was very caring. She and her staff were excellent and I would recommend her to all of my friends and family!

Horrible, I repeat HORRIBLE experience. I had an emergency situation that required contacting Dr. Kashefi for an appointment as soon as possible. I called the office and she was on lunch so I left a message stating that it was an urgent situation. Three hours later there was no call back. I ended up calling them again and the staff was extremely rude and told me that Dr. Kashefi was busy and couldn't see me for a couple of days. They did not even want to hear about my situation and were giving me attitude when I asked if there was anyway I could speak to her. They passed me along to a different receptionist who was awful. She was giving me attitude about how loud my phone was and kept repeating herself rudely after I had answered her questions. I started complaining to her about the horrible service I was receiving during this pressing and stressful situation and she gave me attitude and then HUNG UP ON ME. This was seriously the WORST, ABSOLUTELY WORST experience I have had. I ended… up calling a different urologist at Pomerado who was friendly and got me in for an appointment right away. Stay away from this doctor and her staff at all costs.

I would not recommend this urologist. She had a sarcastic, arrogant demeanor, especially when I attempted to have a real discussion with her about the source of my symptoms and have input about what diagnostic testing I could tolerate. She actually mocked me to my face in front of my husband when I inquired about sedation for a cystoscopy. Thankfully, I followed an extremely stricter IC diet than she proposed and delayed having the cystoscopy until I felt less inflamed and ready. And I insisted on sedation, which was definitely necessary in my case. If I ever have a flareup, I will be looking to an empathic doctor who respects her/his patients' input.

SHE IS WELL-TRAINED, COURTEOUS, AND CONSERVATIVE IN HER SURGICAL APPROACH