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Dr. Miguel Goicoechea, MD

Dr. Miguel Goicoechea, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*

Dr. Miguel Goicoechea, MD is an infectious disease internist in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037
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Dr. Goicoechea's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goicoechea

2.8
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Amazing physician
I recently had a visit with Dr. Goicoechea, and I am beyond impressed with the level of care I received. From the minute his office called me I was treated with professionalism. Dr. Goicoechea took me under his care and thoroughly coordinated with my surgeon and explicitly explained my diagnosis and treatment options. His dedicated to my well-being made it evident that he genuinely cared about my well-being.I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding treatment I received and highly recommend Dr. G
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Francesca – Jul 05, 2024
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Would not recommend
I visited him in 2023 with suspected parasites - a huge amount of symptoms which he laughed off and dismissed. 6 months later thru my own continued research and work with a functional medicine doctor / Natropath I found I had a huge overgrowth of parasites. He literally laughed and told me I definitely didn’t have them. Sure - it wasn’t a tapeworm from visiting another country but it was a variety of parasites and he wouldn’t even open that conversation up. Sent me on my way saying I had acne rosacea (I had a rash on one side of my face from the gut overgrowth). So very disappointing- find someone else with an open mind and not a prescription book
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2024
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Great Doctor, explained everything to us. Spent over 45 minutes telling us my options. Wrote out the plan for me for the next 3 months. This is the Doctor you want. Thanks Dr. G.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Hill – Feb 09, 2020
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I met Dr Goicoechea in the hospital when I contracted MSSA. He was attentive, compassionate and explained all the treatments I was getting. My post hospital office visit went well with wait time about 15 mins in waiting room and about the same in exam room
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steyn in Oceanside, CA – Dec 14, 2017
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This clinic does not return phone calls. I have waited 4 days and still not call back to schedule. I am now forced to go to the ER. During my last visit the front desk Team member was rude and I observed this with other patient as well. To say she was snippy is kindness. I'v lost trust in this physician provider.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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ken in San Diego, CA – Jun 24, 2016
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Dr. Goicoechea reviewed my labs that were ordered by a naturopath and dismissed the presenting symptoms (sudden psoriasis breakout w/ no family history, candida overgrowth and deficient thyroid and adrenal function). It took another two years of bouncing around Scripps doctors until I was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease. If he had recognized the symptoms, perhaps I wouldn't be also dealing with pituitary deficiency, depressed immune system and sepsis.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Lorraine Anne Costello in Palm Springs, CA – Jun 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As an infectious disease specialist, Miguel Goicoechea, MD, helps patients with long-term disease management. He specializes in HIV medicine and treating patients with HIV and Hepatitis C co-infection. Dr Goicoechea's philosophy of care for treating...read more

biography

As an infectious disease specialist, Miguel Goicoechea, MD, helps patients with long-term disease management. He specializes in HIV medicine and treating patients with HIV and Hepatitis C co-infection. Dr. Goicoechea's philosophy of care for treating...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • University Ca

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Mount Sinai Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037
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