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Dr. Simon Tanksley, MD

Dr. Simon Tanksley, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Simon Tanksley, MD is a family medicine physician in Poway, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 300 Poway, CA 92064
Telehealth available
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Dr. Tanksley's Reviews

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2.3
10 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr. Tanksley always treats me with courtesy and right medication.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jay in Rancho Bernardo, CA – Mar 12, 2025
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Horrible human
Went with a severe headache and neck pain. I was crying because the pain was so bad. A year prior I had a blood clot in my brain. He wrote on my chart “wishfulfillment, emotionally labile, anxious and untreated depression.” Went to a neurosurgeon who found decreased blood flow from my head due to stenosis of the cerebral arteries that was causing the severe head pain. He does not listen, does not care and has zero compassion. He should not even be permitted to practice medicine due to his negligence and the way he treats patients.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Kelly – Feb 27, 2025
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Gross- deserves no stars
He made me wait more than 30 minutes for my appointment. When he finally comes in he says, “ Why are you here, you have five minutes.” No exaggeration. Makes one wonder how on earth “this” is allowed to treat people. Really disgusting. Will be filing a formal complaint because this is WRONG.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2025
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My dad died
But he would not speak with me unless I paid him. As a schoolteacher, I just can't imagine a student of mine dying, but telling a parent that I needed $180 first before speaking with them. I have physicians who are willing to chat over the phone without paying up first.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 18, 2024
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Don't go to this doctor ...Find someone else!
Doctor Tanksley is an absolute JERK! I recommended my son to be his doctor....He informed my son of his alarming blood work due to obesity, he did confirm that the Mounjaro injections could help him begin treatment. Knowing my son's insurance's APPROVAL of the med, HE REFUSED to send the prior authorization. What a jerk and shame on me for having my son to be his patient. Stay away from this one...Look elsewhere!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 18, 2023
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Psychopath with no compassion and he is extremely weird. Bad doctor as well
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Jane loo – Nov 04, 2022
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Dr. Tanksley is a knowledgeable and kind doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Catherine – Aug 26, 2021
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What a great doc!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2021
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Dr. Simon Tanksley, MD is a family medicine physician in Poway, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 2009. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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