Stephen Tinio's Online Review Report Card

Called office to get my prescription refilled. Did not get a return call for four days. Tinio refused to have my prescription refilled even tho I told him how wonderful the medicine worked. I was out of town so he refused to do a health call on my cell phone. I am left coughing next to my ninty year old mom. Terrible service

Average at best IMO.

A very serious minded health oriented physician. He does not look at computer but is attentive to your needs as a patient. He considers how your physical difficulty is affecting the emotions as well. Excellent doctor.

Dr. Tinio is a professional and personable health care provider who pays attention to me and to my concerns. He follows thru and is always there to answer questions via a phone call. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a primary care physician with exceptional medical knowledge and people skills.

DR. Tinio is the most wonderful doctor ever gone too. He’s the only one that has looked me in the eye that genuinely cares about what I need and listens to me actually listens to me. His expertise speaks for itself he takes incredible care of me. I can’t say enough about the doctor.

I have been with Dr. Tinio for 2+years. Every time I have to book a visit with him he always handles the issue with professionalism and kindness. His knowledge and insight is above par and he is an excellent listener. I would recommend him to anyone and have done so many times to my friends and family. I am a north County San Diego surfer, I have had injuries aches and pains for the sport along with just getting older Dr. Tinio is always there to resolve whatever issue arises. I know he is 100% supportive of a good diet and exercise.

I have been with Dr. Tinio for 2+years. Every time I have to book a visit with him he always handles the issue with professionalism and kindness. His knowledge and insight is above par and he is an excellent listener. I would recommend him to anyone and have done so many times to my friends and family. I am a north County San Diego surfer, I have had injuries, aches, and pains from the sport along with just getting older. Dr. Tinio is always there to resolve whatever issue arises. I know he is 100% supportive of a good diet and exercise.

I have been with Dr. Tinio for 2+years. Every time I have to book a visit with him he always handles the issue with professionalism and kindness. His knowledge and insight is above par and he is an excellent listener. I would recommend him to anyone and have done so many times to my friends and family. I am a north County San Diego surfer, I have had injuries aches and pains from the sport along with just getting older Dr. Tinio is always there to resolve whatever issue arises. I know he is 100% supportive of a good diet and exercise. If you have the opportunity to get him as your primary Do It!His staff rocks too!

I recently moved to Oceanside and I was looking for a new primary care doctor in the area. I was searching on my health insurance website and I found Dr. Stephen Tinio. I was able to make an appointment easily over the phone, I then had to reschedule it because of my confusing travel schedule, and they were super cool about it. Upon my arrival, I had a pretty hefty stack of papers to fill out for my initial visit. They took me in for my appointment right on time although I hadn't finished the paperwork. I didn't have anything pressing to discuss with the doctor I just wanted to meet him and introduce myself. I was having issues with my fibula as I am a runner as well as a stiff neck from unusual sleeping patterns. I let the doctor know and I also told him that I am anti-medicine. I only take all natural, herbal remedies - anything from God's green Earth. He had me wait about 10 minutes before the radiologist took me in to take x-rays on my leg. They followed up with me later that day to let me know that they didn't see any fractures or abnormalities. That was good news and I'm glad they gave it to me before the weekend hit. He also sent me home with a prescription for extra strength ibuprofen, which I never filled because I don't take medicine and a brochure of stretches that would help my neck condition. Overall, I was in and out in about an hour and a half between filling out paperwork, seeing the doctor, and getting my x-rays taken. Not too bad. Parking is available right outside and the entire staff at the front desk was warm and welcoming. It was a pleasant experience and I am happy to have a good doctor.

I just went to Dr. Tinio today and the visit was horrible. His bedside manner is horrendous. He didn't even introduce himself when he walked in the room. He just darted into the room and asked " so uh what's going on today"? He was constantly glancing around the room as I was trying to talk to him. He wasn't asking any following up questions to his one question of " so what's going on today"? He barely examined me and just sent me off for some diagnostic tests. I tried to consult with him about follow up and what my " next steps" are and his answer was " oh yeah I don't know". I was mortified. I have been in pain for a few weeks now and you can't direct me on what's next ?! Then after my diagnostics he didn't even go over my results with me, I was told he'll "call me later". Who ended up calling me later a nurse, who was just as urgent to get off the phone with me as much as he wanted to get out of the exam room with me. She said he found nothing I my results and that was it. I tried to ask her if I need a follow up appointment and again, what's next?! She just said she didn't know and to come back if it's not better, BUT IM NOT OK NOW. You haven't given me a solution now? How is it going to get better ?! I'm mortified and will not come back to this office ever. I DO NOT RECOMMEND DR TINIO.