Tariq Mahmood's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Mahmood is nice and so are the staff. Unfortunately it’s been a year later since I originally gave Dr Mahmood a 5 star. I have left 3 messages and will attempt the forth time today to get someone to return my call about a prior authorization that I need for my treatment. Back in Jan my original prior authorization was not checked for correctness and it was denied, I’ve filed grievances and filed a complaint with Managed Health Care (California insurance watchdogs). After months of worry, my insurance is beginning to pay for my treatment. But now I’m being ignored, no return calls, and my treatment approval has ended and Dr Mahmood’s office is unaware that I need a prior approval again. Beware…you need to make sure your authorizations are done/correct or it could cost you an arm and a leg, and lots of stress :(

After waiting 1 1/2 hours they told me they had two patients ahead of me and for me to go to lunch and come back at 1 o’clock. I told them I had to be taken right away at 1:00. When I got back at 1 o’clock, they told me again there were two patients ahead of me. I waited until 1:45 and then had to leave to pick up my kindergartner. never being seen by the doctor. It cost me my entire day, I had to buy lunch and pay parking two times. There was no apology or anything and there was no one in the waiting room.

Dr. Mahmood is an excellent and caring physician. Years ago I saw him for a second opinion and he spent much more time with me than my own oncologist. Explains everything and willing to answer all your questions. Interested in overall health as well. I don’t mind waiting because I know he is giving each patient his undivided attention.

He’s the best in the business & I have been seeing him for 15 years! He is thorough, kind & listens! I have been cancer free for 15 years & he is absolutely the BEST!

My father was a patient of Dr. Mahmood for some blood issues. My father passed away a few years ago, of a heart issue at 86, but I have always wanted to thank Dr. Mahmood for his great care and attention he gave to my father Siegfried. If I am ever in need of medical care that requires Dr. Mahmood's specialty, I will not hesitate to contact this amazing doctor. Very rare these days.

Dr. Mahmood is a very compassionate and caring oncologist, that returns phone calls and consults with other specialist for my rare type of cancer. My other oncologist mentioned his prompt communication with emails and phone calls. I am blessed to have found such a caring, knowledgable, and accessible physician. I have started my immunotherapy/ low dose chemo. His infusion center has private rooms for each patient with sliding doors, flat screen tv, and room for 3 visitors with privacy!!!!

I love him! Every health professional who saw that he was my oncologist told me I had the best. He answers every question my family had. He initially stayed after hours to see us for our 1st appointment after seeing how serious my condition was (stage 4 breast cancer). He was able to quickly come up with the solutions to some rare side effects that I had. His office isn't the best at returning calls and you will wait for him, but he dedicates a lot of time to you. He saved my life!

Dr. Mahmood is fantastic. He truly takes the time necessary to understand each patient's unique needs. I would highly recommend him.

I had extensive blood work done to see if I had cancer in my kidney. I waited for 1 1/2 weeks for a call from Mahmood but never received a call with the results so I called Dr. Mahmood. A message was left for him to call me. NEVER received a call after a week. Called again & spoke with an assistant who couldn't give me results because the blood work was so extensive so Dr. Mahmood would have to call me. NO call from Dr. Mahmood after a month. NOT the kind of DR. or PERSON who can be trusted.

It took me awhile to warm-up to Dr. Mahmood but now I'm very comfortable with him and he has gained my complete trust. He is treating me for breast cancer but is also interested in my overall health and does not hesitate to treat me for other issues. He listens carefully to my complaints and makes me feel like I am participating in my health decisions. He's a very busy doctor but it 's worth the wait to see him.