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Dr. George Rodriguez, MD

Dr. George Rodriguez, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. George Rodriguez, MD is an internist in Escondido, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Locations

Palomar Health Medical Group - Graybill

Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102 Escondido, CA 92025
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(858) 437-9941

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Rodriguez specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Rodriguez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rodriguez

2.3
19 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
63%
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Very Nice and caring!
Was referred by my retiring, highly respected physician. I met with him to see if I would like him. We talked about 30 minutes. I was very satisfied. Since, I have had extreme health issues which I am better now. He called me to find out how I was doing. I'm sorry you have not had luck with him. I've referred people to him and they also like him.
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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Mar 12, 2025
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Terrible doctor
I had an appointment planned for over a month. I was very excited to finally receive treatment when I get a call at 10am to confirm my appointment for the day. I confirm. At 10:15am I get another call to tell me that my appointment for 2pm is now cancelled as the doctor all of a sudden has a meeting. If I were to cancel with that short of notice it would have been a fat fine. I get nothing, not even an appointment.Very unprofessional. Will not be seeing this doctor as I think it was God saving me according to all his other bad reviews. Now I have to wait another month or two just to get seen by someone because of doctor Rodriguez lack of care, planning and professionalism.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Randi – Sep 12, 2024
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Very Pleased
Very personable, compassionate and responsive. Have been seeing the Doc since 2015 and never have had any negative issues at all. No trouble getting me treatment or consults as needed. The negative reviews do not jive with my experiences in any way.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Paul O – Aug 23, 2024
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Exceptional
Honestly I can NOT BELIEVE these negative comments. I've only seen him about 8 times so far but when I came back from some of them I even told my wife about how positive of a visits I had been having with him. He's ALWAYS been attentive, thoughtful, and more than patient. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Wayne L – Dec 28, 2023
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I recommend this doctor highly.
Dr. Rodriquez is now my primary physician after not having one for many years. I am very pleased with his attitude and mannerism. He listens and seems genuinely interested and concerned. He recently, after a lot of record keeping and conversations, has taken my off insulin (misdiagnosed elsewhere) for which I am grateful. I recommend this doctor highly.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 26, 2023
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Condescending and made judgmental comments
I left my appointment very frustrated and disappointed. He was very condescending and I felt that he was judging me. He was rushed and would interrupt me, and speak to me as though I was unintelligent and graced by his expertise. I will be proceeding with Graybill because I liked their office staff, but will be moving forward with literally any other doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 21, 2023
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I first met George Rodriguez over a year ago when I went to him for help with anxiety and depression because I wasn't allowed to see a specialist without his prior consultation. I told the nurse about what I had been experiencing and shortly after George entered and was filling out a prescription, which he then handed to me before the door even closed and sent me on my way. He never gave a psychological evaluation or spoke with me personally. Later that year after I had a depressive reaction to the medication he prescribed, I was diagnosed as bipolar from another doctor. I reached out to him today (8-26-2020) to ask for an excuse from being forced to wear a mask as it has been exacerbating my anxiety, causing panic attacks and hyperventilation. He told me that he was not able to make a decision without consultation from psychologist or psychiatrist, even though he previously diagnosed my mental illness as requiring antidepressants. He suggested unnecessary tests to bill my insurance
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mack Newman – Aug 27, 2020
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Awful- does not care- does not listen- only tries to order unnecessary work to bill insurance. The worst doctor I have ever had. Did I mention incompetent.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
6 others found this helpful
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Michelle Symonette – Feb 11, 2020
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Dr. Rodriguez has been my physician for many years. Fortunately my health is excellent for my age, so I typically visit him only for routine physical exams. I have always found Dr. Rodriguez to be attentive, thorough, and very personable. He is very competent and has an excellent reputation. My wait time for the appointment was less than 15 seconds, and the attending staff and nurse were pretty terrific, really! All-in-all, a very positive experience.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Brian G in North County, San Diego – Feb 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. George Rodriguez is board certified in Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of California at San Diego, where he also completed his internship and residency. He has special interests in treating diabetes, rheumatology,...read more

biography

Dr. George Rodriguez is board certified in Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of California at San Diego, where he also completed his internship and residency. He has special interests in treating diabetes, rheumatology,...read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Age Management Medicine

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  • University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Ucsd School Of Med|university Of California San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • University Of California At San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92029
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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