Anupam Garg, MD

Dr. Garg (and his Assistance Devon) are very caring and take the time to answer any questions. However, the office staff receives a ZERO star rating! There really is only one particular person at the 5^th Avenue location that works the front that is extremely rude and completely unprofessional. You’ll know who she is when you speak to her because she literally speaks down to all the patients in the exact unenthused and disapproved manner. One word of advice for all new patients: Request records of everything, keep record of whom you spoke with, and ask a lot of questions!

I went to this practice a couple of times for birth control. And it wasn’t until I was referred to Dr. Anupam Garg that I felt at home and cared for. I was referred to him after the doctor at the hospital told me that I may be possibly having an ectopic pregnancy. We met and he was very on top of his game. He didn’t patronize me or belittle my concern but he did get straight to the point which I highly appreciated. One of the first things he told me later as my husband and I were wanting to try to conceive was «this is your year». I thought at least somebody had faith for me. I’m so thankful to God for this doctor! He was the best OBGYN that I could have ever asked for. He was there for my pregnancy from beginning to end! I would highly recommend him!

Coming from the premises that I believe nobody is perfect and that everyone can make minor mistakes, I have enjoyed being Dr. Garg’s patient since May of this year. I do realize, tho, that he may not be for everyone, just because his demeanor is lighthearted, easy and drama free. If you want a doctor who’s going to make a big deal out of everything, then Dr. Garg is not for you. Not to say he’s not caring; he’s just not the kind of person that will get and get you worried unless there is something to worry about.
That worked great for someone like me, often easily anxious when it comes to my baby’s health (almost 9 months pregnant now).
Sometimes, during some visits, I’ve thought that he may have spent some more time with me, but after being his patient for a few months now, I realize it’s because he doesn’t want to spend time instigating worries that are not needed, so he lets me speak and always answers all my concerns on the spot without interjecting with useless concerns.
Only once has he messed up with meds prescriptions and it is fairly hard to get a hold of him directly on the phone if something is wrong, but honestly nowadays nurses are the ones who handle patients’ concerns first hand at most hospitals since hospitals management often have unrealistic expectations of the amount of patients’ flow a doctor can handle (you can thank the insurance companies for that, btw). He did rectify the issue within a week and it hasn’t happened again. I admittedly wasn’t happy since I’m seriously asthmatic, but as I said at the beginning, everyone can make mistakes ONCE.
I also love my nurse at Dr. Garg’s office, so I don’t mind speaking to her if something needs to be addressed immediately. If you are one who must speak only to your doctor immediately, however, this office may not work for you, but good luck finding a solution to that using insurance (Kaiser anybody? Ugh!).
The office staff has always been very kind and respectful to me since the very beginning, so I’m surprised to read some of the reviews complaining about them. Granted, there was this ONE TIME when I spoke to one of the girls first thing in the morning and she apparently failed to take notes, so no one knew I had called till I had to call again, but, again, everyone can mess up ONCE, in my opinion, and if they can rectify their mistake, I’m not quick to judge or write them off. In addition, I found Dr. Garg’s office because, after being scheduled with UCSD for a certain date at the beginning of my pregnancy, UCSD refused to see me earlier even if I had been bleeding (lightly) for a few days. UCSD personnel told me to go to the ER (who wants to wait HOURS at the ER only to be told to go home and drink water and take some tylenol?), but they categorically refused to change my appointment’s date, which was scheduled a couple of weeks later. That’s when I found Dr. Garg’s office, who scheduled me for the very day after and profusely apologized for not being able to arrange a same day appointment. That’s the kind of stuff I appreciate and take note of when choosing a doctor.
In conclusion, I would recommend Dr. Garg to a dear friend or family member, unless I knew that person expects perfection at every step of the way. Dr. Garg may not be perfect for everybody, but he has been close to perfection to me during my pregnancy :) I’m looking forward to seeing how my delivery goes shortly and will update accordingly.

I recently switched to Dr. Garg from another Dr. At UCSD. I am so happy with doctor Garg. He’s got an excellent bedside manners and I’m so happy that he will be delivering my baby.

AVOID THIS OFFICE LIKE THE PLAGUE. I received prenatal care here from January through April, and met with Dr. Garg exactly once for a total of ninety seconds during that time. Dealing with the front office staff is a totally unpleasant experience; while I was being seen here, the office was acquired by Scripps which presented a logistical nightmare in terms of insurance (mine changed due to employment and I was informed I would need to select a different primary care group in order to continue being seen there, despite having been seen for months prior under the same group), delivery (I was told repeatedly that despite the switch, I would be able to deliver my baby at Sharp Mary Birch, then months later informed that was not the case) and records — when I did transfer my care away from this nightmare practice and requested my records be released to my new provider, it came to light that Dr. Garg’s office had completely LOST my ultrasound scans and reports from SEVENTEEN WEEKS PRIOR. The office staff was totally rude, unhelpful, and not remotely apologetic about this incredible display of negligence, which necessitated me scheduling a totally unnecessary last-​minute scan. EDIT: The office manager called back to rudely inform me that the scans had been «found on Dr. Garg’s desk». FOUR MONTHS later? I can’t even. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this practice.

So frustrated. Not only do I have a problem that has had me referred to this doctor, but they let me play phone tag with them and wait all weekend. I call today and now they are no longer taking my insurance! How can that happen over a weekend?! Now I have to wait even longer to find a new doctor… Not happy!

After feeling bad for a few months & being reluctant to just schedule an appointment with a new doctor because I loved my OBGYN so much (was a patient of Dr. Cunningham and was hoping she would come back soon) I finally looked up the doctors that I was referred to by my network. I was determined to find a female doctor. Male gynecologists were fine back in olden times when women weren’t doctors, but I have never even considered going to a male doctor since I graduated from pediatricians.
Because i was in enough discomfort to have to have to take a day off of work, I booked an appointment with my first ever man gyno. They got me in within a week.
I am not going to review the waiting room experience because it’s a large office with several doctors and I am not going to blame him for the extra 20 minutes I had to wait or the fact that there were a handful of obnoxious patients waiting with me. Not the end of the world and not enough to taint my experience. Side note, toddlers with ipads are apparently more common that I would like to believe and the good news is– volume tends to be on full blast.
The girl who called me in and took my blood pressure was awesome. she asked me some basic questions then left and almost immediately Dr. Garg walked in and apologized for the wait. He talked to me about my symptoms, left so I could change then came right back and did the exam. No fuss, very little discomfort. It wasn’t awkward at all! Oddly enough it was less awkward than usual because he’s the first doctor I’ve ever had NOT to cause me to burst into really awesomely awkward giggles during the breast exam. I’m extremely ticklish. Weird detail, I know.
Also, I didn’t end up having any of the rare disorders that the internet told me I might have.
He talked to me for a solid 20 minutes before I left. He answered all my silly first time attempting to conceive questions with positivity, gave me some great advice and alleviated all my fears. I left feeling better (emotionally, mentally and physically) than I had in the last 6 months that my husband and I have been trying. As I walked out he said, «call me if you have any questions, otherwise I hope to see you soon with some good news!»
I’m a fan. The experience made me feel so much better about pretty much everything. I’ve been really fortunate with my medical care in the 3 years I’ve lived in San Diego, Dr. Garg is just another example of that.
Word to the wise– if you are concerned about being comfortable with a man doing your exam, don’t be. It was painless.

Dr. Garg and his assistant have been incredible. I have been having pain and other issues. My co-​worker recommended me to Dr. Garg’s office. Dr. Garg took time and was very genuine in listening to me, reviewing all of my options. They were able to schedule my procedure very quickly and been a pleasure to work with in getting paperwork filled out for my leave of absence. I had not gone here for my general check ups but know that I have found my new doctor!

Dr. Garg may be OK for childbirth but if you need a gynecologist forget him. He is distracted, unhelpful, and doesn’t follow up. He couldn’t seem to recommend HRT, ignored my symptoms and never called in my prescription as he said he would do. He also gave me a pap smear when I don’t have a cervix but no pelvic? Very weird.
Ok, here is an update. I called the office complaining that my prescription was not called in. So they do it while I’m on the phone. She tells me its for Estrace and Premarin. I asked if I’m supposed to take them together and she replys that I have to ask the pharmacist — that they will tell me how to take them. So I go to the pharmacy and the pharmacist says «they’ve made a mistake». You can’t take these together. I think it would be an overdose. I give up on this place.
Of course, that was my one «included» exam on my insurance. Now I’ll have to pay someone else to do what he should have.

I recommend Dr. Garg to anyone who wants to have a natural child birth. I had my first baby on 2÷16÷2014 and had a great experience thanks to him and the nurses at Scripps Mercy (Hillcrest).
He is so laid back and easy but also shows that he cares. The last thing you want when you’re in labor (without meds especially) is a pushy doctor who only cares about what they want and recommend. He let me have MY birth MY way and was so understanding and caring. i had a birth plan and a doula and he was super respectful about my wishes. I LOVED DR. GARG!
Also his staff is super helpful and friendly. I had a different primary doctor at first and I just didn’t feel comfortable with her. She was a little more pushy on things, like me not working out as much as I did. Which is silly. I quickly switched as soon as I met Dr. Garg! So glad I did!

I just want to say what a great Doctor, Dr. Garg is, he is the best doctor I have ever had. He preformed a laperscopic surgery on me 2 weeks ago. I feel great, he had great bedside manners, caring, laid back doctor, easy to talk to. I did have 1 problem the next day after I was discharged from the hospital, I call the office to leave a message for him and within minutes he called me immediately back. I just want to say thanks Dr. Garg you are great.

As far as I am concerned, there is no other GYN or gynecological surgeon in San Diego you need to see. Dr. Garg is the first physician who actually advocated for me in I don’t know how long. Last Friday (yes, just three days ago) he performed my daVinci robotic partial hysterectomy and here I am on Unilocal writing this review. It will not be the same for all women, but I haven’t even needed painkiller today. I had one incision (belly button) and I am doing great. For the first time in I don’t know how long I have hope of normalcy and just living life on my own timeline without having to tiptoe around every month of my life. You could not meet a doctor with a better bedside manner. He’s human. He cares. He’s excellent at what he does. Feel free to reach out to me directly. I am SO grateful I did my research and went to see him. Highest recommendation.

This is my first child, and I can not say enough about Dr. Garg and his staff. They are so patient and kind everytime I come in. Dr. Garg is always open to all of my questions and makes sure that they all get answered thoroughly. I never have to wait long and usually have all of my appointments at the end of the day.
I recently had to call during non office hours and received a call back from Dr. Garg about a minute after I called. He was helpful and patient with me on the phone. I definitely picked the best doctor for me, my husband and baby! We couldn’t speak highly enough of Dr. Garg and his staff.

I LOVED Dr. Garg… he is super laid back and easy breezy. If that’s the kind of Dr. your looking for than I totally recommend him. He is professional and nice and you will be in and out in a flash unless you have a lot of questions which he will be happy to go over them with you.
The staff is great too (loved my nurse too) and they are not pushy on payments and will totally work with you, which is nice because some offices are so rude!

Dr. Garg is an excellent doctor.
Very efficient, laid back and easy to talk to. I love that he actually stands up while talking to you, unlike a lot of other doctors sit down like their bored. He actually seems sincere about the problems you’re having and has a quick solution!
He performed my c section, post par tum care, referred us to an excellent pediatrician, found the best birth control for me, will be seeing him for annual exams, and future pregnancy!
His nurse, Devin is also phenomenal at her job. I like how she gets me in and out. I cannot stand lingering around the doctor’s office longer than I need to. Every time I come here, I’m in and out within an hour.

I’m going to write a review about *only* Dr. Garg. I don’t care if there is sometimes a wait for my appointment or if the office staff aren’t perfect (I’ve seen those problems at every single doctor I’ve ever been to). What matters to me is my doctor.
Dr. Garg is an excellent OB-​GYN. I have done research on his training and credentials and am impressed. He has been my doctor for two years. I have endometriosis and he performed my first lap surgery two years ago. He has also been treating my infertility issues and is currently giving me prenatal care with a high-​risk pregnancy.
He is kind, great bed side manner, and wants to do whatever he can to help you and ease your worries.
I have considered switching insurances, but have not, because I am worried I won’t be able to see him if I change plans.

I’ve only met Dr. Garg once while being his patient. Which seem a bit odd to me. There are other obgyn working along side with him. And when the day came when I had miscarried, he was not the one who spoke to me. The only time we have communicated with each other was from the first time I ever went there. Again, very odd. I am his patient and I would like it that MY obgyn was the one who would come and tell me the news. But he wasn’t. That following night I had extreme unbearable pains and I couldn’t take it so I went to the ER. I waited there for hours for no reason. He told the nurses to send me home with medication. Pain and sleeping pill. I had to take it before I left the premises. It ended up making me panic from the mixture of the two. I wasn’t able to sleep. But he told all the nurses that they would handle any surgical procedures at their office. WRONG. The next day came around, and I’m in excruciating pain still. I was told that they didn’t have the equipment to do so. Why didn’t he say so to begin with when I was in the ER? Instead of sending me home medicated. And again he was not the one who spoke to me. The other obgyn that worked along side with him had to be the one to tell me. He was pretty much M.I.A through all of this. His office kept insisting I waited and have everything expel naturally. But it wasn’t happening. It wasn’t going to go naturally. And guess where they told me to go? PLANNED PARENTHOOD. Why isn’t any one of them trained to do it at the hospital like any other obgyn. I don’t understand. And I had to wait another week for Planned Parenthood. By then I was exhausted. I kept going in and out of the hospital and Lab Corp to do blood tests. They pumped me up with more drugs. It was just not a fun time. This establishment needs to get their stuff together. The hospital would tell me one thing that my ob would say, and then I call my ob office and hear another. Nonsense.

I don’t really have anything negative to say about Dr Garg himself, except that he doesn’t take enough time to talk with his patients.
His office, however, is another story. From prescriptions not renewed despite multiple phone calls to wrong test results given on the phone, I think I’ve had everything, and I’ve only been a patient for a little more than a year!
As of today, I’m still waiting for a copy of test results that a staff member told me she was «putting in the mail right now» a month ago. These people are so unbelievably unprofessional, I don’t understand how the doctors there can tolerate that. I personally give up.

Come on Dr. Garg. You are an excellent doctor and surgeon. However your office staff including your clinical assistants are a joke. Unprofessional, unpleasant, making mistakes on basics such as referral forms, and seems that 8 of of 10 times they seems to mess something up with the care I’ve received. I’ve sat in an open door exam room waiting for orders while listening to personal conversations and had to basically say «hello, we done here» and got a oh yeah I’m working on it. Referrals for testing not covered by my insurance. Lack of followup contact while waiting for appts. First time I saw the doc I got put in a dirty exam room — which the doctor said, why did they put you in here.
The staff at this place is subpar and does you a disservice.

This quack of a Dr could not even properly read my ultrasound (twice) and said my pregnancy hormone lab values were progressing normally (they weren’t). Despite the fact he knew that I was a high-​risk pregnancy patient with only one remaining fallopian tube, he seemed to casually go through the motions, and told me I showed an intrauterine gestational sac. A week later I was in the emergency room bleeding internally from an undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy and rushed into surgery. The wonderful surgeons at UCSD Medical Center were visibly shocked that my OBGYN (Garg) told me that my ultrasound looked normal because when they perfomed my ultrasound, THERE WAS NOTHING IN MY UTERUS. Ladies: avoid! Pregnancy is hard enough with a good Dr, don’t waste your time, money, and emotions on this fool. Unilocal,I wish I could leave zero stars!
Good luck and best wishes to all you pregnant mamas. I will now be spending thousands on IVF to have a baby.