Michael Malouf, MD

I recently visited Dr. Malouf for a routine physical exam. It was my first visit wth him cause I just changed insurance plans. My first impression of the Dr. was he’s very knowledgable and friendly. I’m the type of patient that comes in with a written out list, so I don’t forget any questions to ask, Especially since most doctors barely give you much time to answer any of your questions. This is definitely not the case with Dr. Malouf! He was very patient with my list of questions and even looked at it with me! :)
The more impressive part about the doctor was the post visit. As a routine exam I got all my blood work done, and the staff is very good at getting back to you with results. One of my tests came back abnormally high and the doctor personally called me to put me at ease that it was most likely a lab error «false positive.» Either way I was concerned, so I immediately took another blood test once I got the paper work in the mail. It was on a Friday afternoon and I was assuming to hear back probably by early the following week. Not the case at all… Dr. Messaged me that my results were as suspected, perfectly fine. That definitely made for a much more enjoyable weekend.
It’s so hard to find a good doctor these days, One who is knowledgable, kind, patient, and really cares. I feel Dr. Malouf is a wonderful doctor and I’m so glad to have found him… will definitely be going back as a regular patient.

Big fan of Dr. Malouf, we have been seeing him for years. Even though we have moved, we drive to see him. He is a man who gets things done whether it’s a federal that’s needed, info on a prescription, or a surgery that needs to be scheduled. Has a tremendous knowledge, fantastic memory, is well known in the medical community (amazing how many other doctors and nurses know his name in Orange county, from urgent care to the ER), and always makes you feel welcome.

Having relocated recently, I was looking to establish PCP care and chose Dr. Malouf based on a handful of positive reviews. Yes, he was friendly, but he definitely did NOT take the time to make sure he understood my medical history. Maybe it was my fault for making an appointment on a Friday afternoon, but he seemed like he just wanted to get me out of there so he could start his weekend… or something.
I told him I was a smoker, and he said he wasn’t going to lecture me on quitting smoking, for some reason. And he didn’t. Huh? I actually am looking to quit. Maybe I’m wrong, but I thought it was the doctor’s duty to lecture in order to improve the health of the patient. It made him seem rather apathetic towards my health.
He ordered blood work for me to check my cholesterol, and I asked him if I needed to fast for it, and he seemed like he wasn’t sure. He said if I had eaten something it would only affect my triglycerides. Well, I’m pretty sure getting an accurate triglyceride count is important, being a predictor of things like heart disease.
I just didn’t get a great first impression of this guy. Maybe I just caught him on the wrong day. I’m used to more devoted and thorough care from my PCPs.

Dr. Malouf is a truly caring physician. He takes the time to understand your needs and addresses them without rushing the process, or making you feel bad about asking a million questions.

Dr. Malouf is an excellent family physician. He is able to explain illnesses and solutions to me in plain English. He has a very friendly and professional staff. His office is newly built and all the records are computerized. This allows him to quickly pull up my history and discuss my progress in seconds. Dr. Malouf is a great family physician and definitely gets a thumbs up!

Dr Malouf is kind & sincerely cares about people. He also is easy to get ahold of & returns calls.
The office is a beautiful new facility & the staff very efficient.
Excellent choice for your health care needs, plus it’s a direct connect as part of St Joseph Hospital.

Great experience, takes time and listens. Office staff and nurses so nice. It’s nice to finally find a family doctor.

If you are looking for a down to earth traditional physician that genuinely cares about you as a person, you cannot do better than Dr. Michael Malouf.
I’ve always been determined that the foundation of every physician’s practice is the quality of the relationship that exists between a patient and a doctor. Dr. Malouf’s strongest attribute is his ability develop and enhance long term relationships with his patients. He always takes time to listen and addresses all of my concerns. His communication skills in the exam room and through St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group’s online patient portal are unsurpassed. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. I can always count on Dr. Malouf to take great care of my health in a genuinely compassionate and sincerely caring manner.