David Bortz, MD

I’m really bummed. I really enjoyed my visits with Dr. Bortz, but my employer changed insurance companies and now he’s out of network. I’m contemplating between finding a different doctor or just making up the difference (you have to pay up front and then get reimbursed). It would easily be worth it.
Everything from setting up my appointment to the follow up from the doctor is top notch! I needed to be seen immediately and they are normally at least a week out. The receptionist provided some recommendations and scheduled me in for the first available which was about 4 days away. Then, she called the next day to check in with me and then found me an earlier appointment than my scheduled one. She clearly went above and beyond what she had to do and that meant the world to me because I was really sick (bronchitis).
Dr. Bortz is a great doctor. I was looking for a doctor that could balance between prescribing medicine when it was necessary while not overdoing it and he does just that. I felt that he really listened to all my concerns/​issues and that he really took the time to evaluate and attempt to understand everything that was going on. I did not feel rushed at all. He listened and then asked questions which led him to order blood tests that confirmed his suspicions.
Dr. Bortz and his staff are perfect in my opinion. He’s exactly what I would want in a Primary Care Physician and his staff are excellent.

I have gone to Dr. Bortz for the last couple of years and have always been very happy with every aspect of the care that he has provided. I am writing this review not only because he has always been a caring physician but b/​c of his exceptional staff. I can say with complete confidence that the ladies that assist him are top notch at everything they do and always have left me 100% happy. Leanne in particular has always made sure that I have been taken care of and I’m talking about going above and beyond.
When I got a new insurance plan that I didn’t understand Leanne walked me through the tedious process of making sure all my claim paper work was filed and that I wasn’t getting taken advantage of. At one point I got an $ 1,800 bill from the insurance company that I brought in to Leanne who made some calls and I later got an updated bill in which I owed less then a $ 100. Most recently I needed my medical records and Leanne was made aware that I was in kind of a time pinch. She took control of the situation to the point that I just received a call from her 1 business day after we initially spoke and she let me know that my records where already done and ready. I was originally quoted a 4 week turn around time but when I needed there help they where there to help me out.
I really believe that a caring, competent and professional Dr. is important and Dr. Bortz is all of these things. Dr. Bortz has always helped me to achieve my goals as far as my personal health concerns go. I have also come to really appreciate the office staff that works along side of Dr. Bortz and would honestly recommend Dr. Bortz and his staff to anyone of my friends or family.

I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Bortz, however scheduled it wrong in my own calendar. This simple mistake means that I’m banned, according to his receptionist, from ever seeing Dr. Bortz. I totally understand this policy, running a practice is difficult when patients do not show. However; this level of inflexibility with their policies (I would gladly have paid a missed appointment fee, but was not presented this option) makes me curious about what other things they are not flexible with, especially when dealing with my health. Apparently, this is a good practice, I will never know and perhaps that is for the best.
Dr. Bortz contacted me to apologize and offered to reschedule me. The rationale for the initial refusal to see me was a rash of no-​shows without a call that can interrupt business. He is going to review this policy in the future. I have already scheduled with another doctor, but will consider this practice again in the future. I’m changing my rating due to him contacting me and explaining the situation, which I appreciate, but I have not actually seen him.

My doctor moved out of state and a friend recommended Dr. Bortz. I am so thankful for him and his staff. Dr. Bortz is so thorough and genuinely invested in my health. I feel like I am getting the best care possible. His office is easy to get to and is on the ground floor. Parking is a breeze. The staff has been incredibly friendly and accommodating and I have never waited longer than five minutes in the waiting room. If you want expert care, make an appt. with Dr. Bortz.

Aside from Dr. Bortz being the best physician I have ever had (over 20 years now), his office staff is awesome!
The best doctor’s office staff I have ever worked with. Totally professional, competent, knowledgeable, caring, understanding, and all work hard to help you out.
They have jumped through many hoops for me with all my maladies and requests.
Major kudos for Leanne O, Irene F, and the student Clyddette!
And, I fully agree with all the 5 Star Reviews you see on this page! I say 6 Stars! I can’t recommend Dr. Bortz and his staff strongly enough.

This review is 2 yrs over due. Dr. Bortz’s staff was very friendly, as well as Dr Bortz. However, I saw him for a total of 4 minutes… Seriously.
A couple years back I wanted to drop some stubborn pounds and I heard Dr Bortz could help. I paid $ 60 office fee, he saw me for about 4 mins and he ok’d a prescription for phenterlyne (sp).
When the MA did my vitals, my blood pressure was through the roof. She had mentioned that she didn’t believe the Doctor would prescribe me anything for weight loss due to my BP. Boy, was she wrong. He really just glanced at my chart, checked my throat, etc had my prescription called in and said come back in 60 days
I took my first pill the next day and I was zooooooming! I had stopped smoking but on these things I was about at a pack a day. I was irritable, moody, snappy, it was horrible! I had commented to my friend… Hell, I thought being overweight was bad for my health. I’m on these skinny pills, I’m about to give myself lung cancer and kill someone from the irritability– I was either hospital or jail bound — my situation was worse than without the pills!
About 8 packs of newports and 50 mood swings later ’ time wise a week later, I went to see my regular physician and she was not happy. «What did you do? If you want to lose weight, then eat healthier and exercise! Your blood pressure is way too high, you could have a heart attack!»
She couldn’t believe a doctor prescribed these to me. I apologized for cheating on her with another doctor — you know it ended up just as cheating always does — bad for you… quick fix to a problem that needed long term work.
Happy to say I eat better and exercise daily. Dr. Bortz is a nice guy but he probably shouldn’t have prescribed me those meds based on my BP readings.

Excellent doctor. Takes the time to explain all of your test results and answer all questions. Very knowledgable. The folks running the office, taking vitals, and blood samples are all very professional and friendly. Dr. Bortz has assembled an excellent team. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Bortz is FANTASTIC! Like another reviewer said, he doesn’t try to shove drugs down your throat. He works with you, not against you and always makes sure that you are well informed about your own health. When I’ve had issues locating specialists, him and his staff stepped in to make sure I received the best care. I love his bedside manner and how he takes the time to listen to my concerns. His staff is also Excellent! They are so friendly and accommodating.

Dr. Bortz is awesome he was very thorough and didn’t try to shove drugs down my throat. He gave me options both medicinally and naturally to help get me healthier. He truly cares about his patients and makes you feel appreciated. He listened to my concerns and was very empathetic. If you’re looking for a personal touch and a great Doctor, check him out.

Could not get in to see him when I first got this weird cold but his staff documented my symptoms and advised me to be seen by Urgent care. I followed there advise. The nurse called me later in the day to make sure I was seen. Because of my schedule I couldn’t follow up with the good Dr and I thought I was getting better. I digressed over two weeks and called the office. Again I spoke to the staff sorry I can’t remember the woman’s name but she new me by name had expected to see me in the office. I explained that my position at work couldn’t allow me to come in sooner but I was very worried that I possibly was so ill, I was worried about pnemonia. The gal asked my pharmacy and said she would call me back. I was called before the end of the day, she spoke to the Dr and called in meds to take and she found an appointment to see the doc to follow up. He was very disappointed with the care I received, the antibiotic was weak and I was still pretty sick. This man and office are amazing! They made me feel so comfortable and because of the due diligence from the staff everything was well documented so I did not have to back track. Dr gave me a strong antibiotic and he asked me when I would fill it. I explained after work. He had the nurse come in and she gave me a shot of antibiotics because, again he is a healer. I was warned it would hurt and med would feel uncomfortable when entering my system. The nurse was such a pro I didn’t feel the injection. That is an amazing gift. He told me I could stop by again without an appointment if I wanted another dose to really get this bug out of me. Wish I had the time this morning. I shouldn’t be sharing with the world how amazingly lucky I found him because I would like to keep him to myself. This office is worth the wait to get an appointment. It is worth the time you must spend away from a 9 – 5 office to see him and the staff simply extends his care giving ethics. Truly a rare combination.

Best doctor ever!!! He is one of a kind that you rarely find these days. Sadly, he no longer taking Anthem Blue Cross. I will miss his kindness, humbleness, calm manner and the best, HIS KNOWLEDGE !!! He used to have a dog in the office, which I think would help my fear of «white coat syndrome», but some idiot who hates animals wrote a bad review, so I didn’t see the dog around. Doctor David Bortz is an animals lover as well. I can see that when he offered me to bring my dog on the day of my visit, I am not sure if he wanted to help me calm or he loves dogs in general, or maybe both, but it is a good sign. A person who are not willing to open their heart to a harmless animal is something I would be watching out.

First checkup with Dr. Bortz, I was greeted by his super friendly staff, didn’t have to wait forever for my appointment (it was very prompt, which I greatly appreciated). Everyone at the office was super pleasant and Dr. Bortz, along with his entire staff, showed a lot of care and passion for what they were doing. :)

Thanks to Unilocal,I was very fortunate to find Dr. Borst as my new primary care physician. It is always tough to find a true fit with doctors and it is one of the things I hate doing, but I was very happy to have found him. He is very personable with a pleasant bedside manner and general concern for your well being; he genuinely listened and took as much time as I needed. He also is very progressive in his methods. The only downside to my review is that my insurance will no longer be accepted January 1^st, 2015. But that won’t stop me from seeing him — it is worth it to be a cash patient to have a doctor that I can trust. His staff is super friendly & sincere too!

I’m a 50-​something female in good general health. I’ve been in the healthcare field for 30 years and my grandfather was a surgeon/​internist in San Diego for many years. Dr. Bortz is one of the few individual practitioners left here in town and my hope is that he can overcome the challenges of keeping a practice going in today’s environment.
In short, this guy has it all — a true passion for the health (physical, mental and emotional) and well-​being of his patients, a solid foundation of medical knowledge that only comes with years of experience, a wonderful (if a little quirky, which I love) bedside manner and a competent, efficient and caring staff… what more could you ask for? I agree with Angie D’s comment — he is a «doctor’s doctor» — an excellent diagnostician who utilizes both western and alternative medicine concepts and treatments in his practice.
I’ve seen him for the past four years or so and am so glad I was referred to him by one of his former staff. I have very high standards for the person who is driving my health train (I think they should be as good as my grandpa ;-). There are just too many other doctors in San Diego to choose from to settle for less than the best. To that point, I’ll share that I live in Chula Vista and work in Mission Valley… I make the drive and arrange my schedule specifically so that I can utilize his extensive services… THAT’s how good he is!
I can typically get a same day or next day appointment. When he’s not available (rarely), a competent PA is available and always adequate for my needs. He does use medical assistant interns from local vocational schools, however, their work is closely supervised. I view this practice as a great way to provide hands-​on training to folks entering the work force — a true service to the community.
Dr. Bortz provides a holistic approach to his patients and believe in a mind-​body-​spirit concept. He asks about my family members, what’s going on at work and what my next project, vacation or other event is… AND he remembers details from visit to visit!
Long live David Bortz, M. D!!!

Finding the right doctor is like finding the right partner in life. So when I found Dr. David Bortz, I swooped him up quick! David has been my doctor for many many years now, and we are still going strong.
As CEO of a company I am constantly on the go. David understands that my schedule is busy and is always willing to accommodate. He is not just concerned about getting more and more patients. David genuinely cares about all your concerns, worries, issues– you name it. He is always focused on the root of the problem and doesn’t want you to leave his office without all your concerns answered.
I can’t forget about the wonderful office team that supports Dr. David Bortz! They are dedicated and make you feel right at home.

Oh boy… my new favorite doctor! I just saw Dr. Bortz today as a cash patient. I chose him because of all the positive reviews on Unilocal,and I’m sure glad I did! I love how he tried really hard to make sure I got the proper treatment, without bustin the bank. His staff was super nice, and I felt like everyone was GENUINE and actually cared. He spent as much time as I needed, answered all my silly questions, and I didn’t feel rushed once. SERIOUSLY, I have never had a better experience at a doctor’s office. Plus he’s funny. So there’s that :) My boyfriend went with me to the appointment and loved him also! We talked about it the whole way home haha. Thank you guys! –Ruthie

I first saw Dr. Bortz Nov 2013 as a cash patient. I was very impressed for he is truly an «internist». He is a doctor’s doctor. He was informative, patient and thorough. His staff was also wonderful. I had such a great experience I changed my insurance just so that I could become a regular patient. His office is super easy to find too, right off the 805. Glad I finally found a doctor who actually treats me like a person and not just a file. With a competent staff. Rare find!

Dr. Bortz and his staff have provided me and my family with consistent, attentive care for several years. While I could go on about his thoughtful, informative, and genuinely caring service, i feel this anecdote effectively sums up the thoroughness of the service his practice provides:
Today, I went in with concerns about my low body weight. Not only did I leave feeling well-​cared-​fo medically, but I left with a piece of FRESH DELICIOUS PUMPKIN BREAD that they just happened to have in the office and were kind enough to share with me.
While I can’t guarantee you’ll get a free snack, I highly recommend Dr. Bortz as a physician.

I’m not usually the type to leave a review for a doctor, but I feel the need to because of how impressed I’ve been with Dr. Bortz service. It’s a 20 minute drive for me but well worth it.
He has genuinely listened to my concerns, done blood work and such when necessary, and doesn’t brush things off as previous doctors I’ve seen have. His bedside manner is fantastic, he is very personable and easy to talk to and seems like he genuinely cares about your health. His office staff are also very professional and kind as well. I love the option to be able to make appointments online as well, it makes it very much more convenient to pick the date and time that works for you.
He definitely makes me feel comfortable during my visits and I would gladly recommend him to any friend needed a new primary care doctor.

Dr. Bortz is simply The Best!
If you ever need an injection– Leanne, his nurse, is a Shot Ninja!!! She rocks at injections & she is really sweet too. :). All the staff are extremely helpful & go above & beyond. I’m a complicated patient yet they never get frustrated by me. I so appreciate that.