Morgensen Joe L, MD

It took me almost 6 years to really get to know Dr. Morgensen. He is an excellent physician and one I would recommend to friends and relatives. Earlier reviews indicated that he is not all «cuddles and hugs» but he does listen and he knows how to make you well. I would not want an all hugs and cuddles doctor and over the years I have I have grown to respect his intellect, and YES his «bed side» manner. He can be humorous as the time I asked him what I needed to do before my next physical. After a short pause he simply said «get smaller». I thought that really cut to the crux of what I needed to do to improve my health. Dr. Morgensen, my wife and I will miss you and we hope the clinic has a really hard time finding someone to replace you. At least in my book you are irreplaceable as a physician.

My background is that I grew up around doctor offices, am a fitness professional, and a former computer consultant to medical departments and practices. I understand my medical conditions and treatments. I know what I expect from a doctor, and how I think an office should function. Dr Morgensen treats me exactly as I want to be treated. He walks into the room with the papers in hand I would have requested had he not. He answers questions clearly and precisely and concisely. He has an experienced opinion, but respects where mine is coming from. He converses at a level that recognizes my understanding. His office runs the way a medical practice should run. It is efficient, accurate, and serving. Juanita is a perfect fit here as well. I couldn’t be happier than to have found this practice.

OK, Dr. Morgensen is not your hugs and cuddles kind of guy and he’s not the most social but what he is… is a kick $#@# doctor who gets you well and works hard to keep you there. His entire staff is on the ball. His bedside manner is firm and persistent, an ideal fit for the stubborn patient such as myself.
I left his care for palo alto docs and came back after just 1 year, eventhough it means a 40 minute trek every 3 months. This is not cookie cutter care, Doc Morgensen and his PA Omalley listen and act, based on what you say (and YOUR labs). In the age of managed care and check list doctors/​nurses, he’s a dying breed of quality care.
They keep my diabetes in check and me responsible (for my health). Hard to do with a stubborn kid like me. I don’t mind being the only one in lobby without a oxygen tank, I feel special that way :-)