Dr. Neil Halim, MD
Family Physician
1030 La Bonita Dr., Suite 316, San Marcos, CA 92078
At a glance
4.83 stars (47 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 17 insurances
AARP, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Louisiana State University
Works at Lake San Marcos Family Medicine
4.83
47 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.6
Recent reviews
my visit was excellence,the staff were friendly and professional, Dr Halim was great and I would recomend his services to all.
June 13, 2014George J.Verified patient
Doctor Halim is very professional and in my experience an excellent physician. The office staff is very friendly and personable. A great experience all the way around.
April 15, 2014John F.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
Aetna
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
Underactive thyroid
Chronic diabetes
Lower back pain
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
Underactive thyroid
Chronic diabetes
More about Dr. Neil Halim, MD
My goal is to give you the best care possible and figure out the best solutions to your illness or wellbeing. As a board certified family doctor, I want to help you and your loved one’s stay well by preventing illness as well as treating you when you feel out of the ordinary. When problems are found, my staff and I will work diligently to find a solution and help you get back to yourself. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and serve you as your medical provider.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Louisiana State University
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (Internship)
Louisiana State University (Residency)
Practice
Lake San Marcos Family Medicine
Affiliation
Tri-City Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
Arabic
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1689623548
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
4.57
Bedside manner
4.89
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47 reviews
Most relevant
My wait time was only a little long because they saw me the same day I called in!! Thank you everyone!
February 6, 2014Marti C.Verified patient
He listens to me referring me 2??neurologist and advised me how to walk,better with ankle injury
January 14, 2014Christopher D.Verified patient
He's awesome and spends quality time with all of his patients. I would highly recommend him.
May 21, 2014Alicia K.Verified patient
Very good. He is very interested in solving your problems and very kind and empathetic.
June 19, 2014Claire F.Verified patient
Dr Halim is very knowledgeable and friendlly. I didn't feel like just another patient.
October 20, 2014Philip H.Verified patient
Friendly staff and good doctor. Definitely will continue using his service in future.
March 13, 2014Ashesh C.Verified patient
The best doctor I've ever seen. Excellent bedside manner. Caring. Understanding.
More than 1 year agoMandi P.Verified patient
Smart, easy and understands. He wants to help and make things easy. Great staff!
December 17, 2013Initials hidden
He took care of all my needs without sending me to other types of Doctors.
January 11, 2013Alicia K.Verified patient
Very nice Dr. I would recommend to anybody and his staff was excellent
August 9, 2013Heather B.Verified patient
Very knowledgable and would recommend to friends and family.
May 9, 2014Mavis P.Verified patient
It was a great first visit and I won't hesitate to return.
October 16, 2012Harold C.Verified patient
Dr. Halim is a very kind and professional doctor.
November 7, 2013Initials hidden
I initially gave him a good review but 4-5 months later he became the worst experience I've ever had. I've waited to write this to make sure it was objective and if after time I still feel this way.
I've NEVER written a bad review, all my doctors said I had a responsibility to do so. Not sure if he was having a bad day or misunderstood or just wanted to be a jerk to me personally. Maybe he is supportive to other patients and just had a problem with me (which is unethical and unprofessional).
His front desk was helpful, but he was a jerk to me. His staff and I had to chase him down to give me a refill. He made it impossible. Having joy in watching me beg and suffer!
I had to go to another doctor to get the RX. I went to get the rx he promised twice and forgot both days. He cancelled appointments (I thought that visits would get me Face-to-face and he got paid for the visit it would help to get the refill) and on the 3rd of the 4 visits - they weren't in the office. It The door was locked. They took a long lunch. I waited one hour and they never came. The next day I went in and they apologized but no doctor. BTW THEY EBNDED UP CHARGING ME FOR THE THIS. They were quick to fix the error - but really?
I went back and forth for almost two weeks.
He then said he refused to give them to me WITHOUT A VISIT WHICH WAS FINE BUT HE WOULD NOT have an appointment for nearly 10 days! Despite cancelling others. He was out of town and booked. So I was willing to do what he needed to make him comfortable, but he wouldn't accept anything. Hoop after hoop. It was a game for him.
The staff tried to get me 10 days of medicine but he refused. It was as if he enjoyed the power of withholding my medicine. He had the power and it was just the weirdest power play. He was a tyrant.
So he basically did not care that I would not have medicine,,,,this is mean to put someone through such stress to get a refill. I had been on those drugs for 6 years and he had prescribed them to be for 4 months rx HIMSELF. So while It wasn't a long term relationship, there was a history. So there was NO MEDICAL REASON TO BE A JERK. They had my medical history and had access to all the doctors who prescribed them. AND HE PRESCRIBED THEM SEVERAL TIMES!
His staff (his wife and a RN) really tried to help me and I'm very appreciative for all the efforts they made to try to get a few pills and help.
I have no idea what happened with the Doctor. Maybe he will be good to you, but this is my personal experience. He may be better to you. I do not know.
I hope I'm the outlier and I hope he sees his error and this terrible situation was something he learned from which made him a better doctor and someone is healthier because of him.
All I know is that he was not good to me.
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The staff was very pleasant and courteous.
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Great experience
October 23, 2014Natalie F.Verified patient
Great experience entire staff was awesome
October 9, 2014Todd F.Verified patient
Less than 5 minutes in the wait room. Very prompt, efficient, and nice staff. Dr. Halim sits, listens, and engages. He was not preoccupied doing other things or multi-tasking, just there listening to me. He gave options, advice, directions, and overall was just the opposite of what most doctors do. I did not feel like a number, I was actually a patient and he plugged into me when I was in the exam room. This certainly encourages patients to be more on top of their medical concerns/conditions. Thanks so much!
March 20, 2014John M.Verified patient
my visit was excellence,the staff were friendly and professional, Dr Halim was great and I would recomend his services to all.
June 13, 2014George J.Verified patient
Doctor Halim is very professional and in my experience an excellent physician. The office staff is very friendly and personable. A great experience all the way around.
April 15, 2014John F.Verified patient
He was helpful and attentive. He anwsered all my questions, addressed my concerns & is following up with me in 6 weeks. I'd recommend this doctor to anyone.
March 20, 2014Deborah C.Verified patient
Excellent Dr! His wife runs the front & remembered me by name by my second visit. His staff is always very nice. My first visit I got in before my appt time, and my last visit promptly at my appt time. I have taken my 4 year old to him also. GREAT bedside manner whether the appt is for you or your child! Very knowledgable! I will continue to go to that office is the future.
March 31, 2014Stephanie D.Verified patient
He was very professional and competent. He diagnosed my illness and prescribed appropriate medicines, while making me feel comfortable and cared for.
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Very friendly and personable. Friendly staff. I live in San Diego, so I drive 45 minutes to his office and they are well worth the drive.
November 4, 2013Mandi P.Verified patient
They seem very friendly, nice and helpful. Would like to make him our family doctor.
Thank you Dr. Neil and Bassima. Great service keep up the good job.
Namrata
November 22, 2013Namrata K.Verified patient
Good care
August 19, 2013Israel A.Verified patient
Great doctor! Really takes his time and he makes sure to touch all bases to rule out anything at all and get you the great medical care you deserve! I would recommend him hands down!
May 12, 2013Gretchen M.Verified patient
I am greatful and relieved to finally have a quality doctor where I am in and out in less than an hour and I am receiving the best care available!
February 13, 2013Sarah T.Verified patient
Very attentive and thorough in his examination.
August 11, 2012Cameron F.Verified patient
Very good experience
More than 1 year agoIsrael A.Verified patient
The office personnel were warm and gracious, which is also what you feel from Dr. Halim. It was a great experience all around.
October 1, 2012Michael K.Verified patient
A+ Top Notch Dr!
Very knowledgable, took his time, actually cared & very forward and honest. Will definitely be going back to Dr. Halim again!
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My visit with Dr. Halim was great. His office is clean, the staff is friendly, and he addressed my visit with concern and care and I was on my way in a very reasonable amount of time.
Thanks Dr. Halim!
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Which hospital is Dr. Neil Halim affiliated with?
Dr. Neil Halim is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Neil Halim work with?
Dr. Neil Halim works with Lake San Marcos Family Medicine.
Where is Dr. Neil Halim's office located?
Dr. Neil Halim's office is located at 1030 La Bonita Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neil Halim have?
Dr. Neil Halim is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Neil Halim?
Dr. Neil Halim frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Arthritis, Illness, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Neil Halim on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Neil Halim speak?
Dr. Neil Halim speaks English and Arabic.
How do patients rate Dr. Neil Halim in reviews?
47 patients have reviewed Dr. Neil Halim. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.57/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.