Cho Jessica Md

03/20/12

Overcharges

by zeedospeedo

I really like the doctor. Unfortunately it costs me an arm and a leg when I see her. She had blood work taken and instead of telling me results over the phone I had to pay a copay and parking fee to see her. Her hours are also very limiting and her practice has a habit of double booking. And I think they overcharge the insurance for the services rendered. I wanted to like her but business practices are keeping me away.

10/11/10

AVOID THIS PRACTICE

by teris10

While Dr. Cho is smart and a very good doctor, her practice is HORRIBLE. I have been going to her since 2003 and will now not go back. As other reviews have mentioned, the constant overbooking of patients, the AWFUL and RUDE office staff and the PATHETIC billing practices have ruined an otherwise fantastic practice.

I believe that when a patient has an appointment, he or she should see the doctor within 15-30 minutes (at the most). The last several times I have gone to see Dr. Cho, I have waited over an hour and a half before I even saw her. I have a job. I can't be out of work for that long. She simply overbooks patients and expects them to sit there waiting for her. It's unacceptable.

In addition, she double charges for things that most doctors charge once. For example, if you get a blood test done, she doesn't call you with results, have her nurse call you or leave you a voicemail like other doctors. She requires you to come in, make another office visit (and pay the copay, of course) to simply get your results! This is true even when the results are normal. I asked her office to fax me the results and they refused until they I came in so that they could get the co-pay from me. That is blackmail, not medicine. When I asked Dr. Cho about this, she exploded with anger. I couldn't believe it. I got my results and left and will not go back.

Finally, her billing is unbelievably bad. I have been billed for the same visit up to five times. When you call to let them know that you've been billed (AGAIN!), they get very hostile about it and accuse you of not paying. I just can't spend all the time it requires to stay on top of the billing problems of her office any longer. I'm done.

It's a shame that her practice has become a money-grab because she really is an excellent physician. Avoid Dr. Cho's office and you will be a much happier patient.

11/10/09

Wide area of knowledge and Eastern/Western fusion

by 2ojosazules

Dr. Cho is the best doctor that I have ever had. I've been going to her for about three years. She keeps up on the most modern research and uses state-of-the art testing. She will try holistic, natural approaches before resorting to Western medicine that may have side effects. I have always had high cholesterol, but thanks to Dr. Cho, my cholesterol has been dropping for the first time ever, and I haven't had to take lipitor. She is really enjoyable to talk to, and she has a near-perfect memory. I highly recommend her.

• Pros: Enthusiastic, personable, interested in your well-being

09/26/09

Dr. Cho more interested in money than heath care.

by workwork

Even with an app. it takes an average of 45 min wait. over the years I have seen her about 4 times. Every time I run into the same problems, over charging, unfriendy stuff & bad billing practices.

In my last visit Dr. Cho ordered several unecesary lab test. resulting in a VERY EXPENSIVE visit. I had NO ILLNESS to report. It was just a regular check up. My insurance is pretty good but I still had to pay about $400 out of my pocket & I think there will be more charges.

Dr. Cho ordered test that even the technician was surprised she ordered. Usually this test are ordered for people that present symptoms.

I think Dr. Cho is more interested in making money that in your health or well being.

• Cons: poor billing practices

04/29/09

Fantastic primary care physician

by Holls

This is a review for DR. CHO ONLY, not others in her office. I like her enough to join and write a review. Dr. Cho deserves 6 stars because she is smart, smart, smart!

Long story short, she routinely performs tests that most other doctors don't (at least not the ones that I've been to) and this allowed her to see that there was something SERIOUSLY WRONG that my boyfriend had for YEARS and was missed by doctor after doctor and which led to Chronic Renal Failure. He probably would have been hospitalized if he went for just a few months longer without treatment.

In addition, she was able to see us immediately after she found the test results and she was very kind and understanding, she took time from her schedule to sit and talk with us about his results, and referred us to a fantastic nephrologist.

As for the office staff or billing, We've never had a problem, and frankly, I would rather have a good doctor and deal with errors by the staff than have a doctor that makes errors and great staff.

I recommend her highly.

• Pros: Location, thoroughness, attention to detail
• Cons: Price, wait to get an appointment with Dr. CHO