Irvine Internal Medical Group

I have tried several primary care physicians over the last few years and never have been satisfied. Dr Mikhail and his staff are awesome. I did not have to wait for my appointment. Jamie was very pleasant and efficient. I did not have to wait long to see Dr Mikhail. He was clearly interested and listened to my concerns and made me feel at ease. He was considerate of my feelings, but very thorough. Friends of mine who are MD’s recommended him and go to him themselves. They did not steer me wrong. I highly recommend Dr Mikhail. He and his staff literally make you feel like you are their most important patient.

Don’t be misled by the name of the business. It is NOT a group — it is one doctor. We contacted them as we were looking for new doctor and my wife wanted a female doctor… given the good ratings and the name (Group) I thought this might be a good choice. Surprise! no group, just one guy. Oh well, I will keep looking.
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I appreciate the comment from the business owner however, I did ask for recommendations for a larger primary care physician group that included lab & x-​ray and was told they have no such recommendations. No worries — we will continue to look. Thanks for the comment.

Dr. Mikhail is the best primary physician we have ever had. My husband and I both see him for our primary care and we love him. He is so professional and really takes great care of both of us and we do have some medical issues. He is so thorough and really has great attention to our results and always explains everything in detail. His office is beautiful and his office staff is friendly, very helpful and great with patients. We moved out of the area but we still drive to see Dr. Mikhail. He’s worth it. Highly recommend him for your primary care.

I saw Dr. Mikhail for the first time today for a Preventive Screening. Not only was the staff in his office, friendly and helpful, Dr. Mikhail made me feel very comfortable and took the time to review my family history. I will most definitely make Dr. Mikhail my Primary Physician and highly recommend him if you are a seeking a new Primary Physician. Dr. Mikhail genuinely showed interest and care in my wellness.

Dr. Mikhail and his friendly staff make going to the doctor’s office a pleasant and positive experience. He has excellent judgment and handles a variety of problems efficiently, taking the time to focus on the patient’s needs without rushing. We are fortunate to have a physician of Dr. Mikhail’s calibre in our community.
Saretta B

Dr. Mikhail is hands down one of he best primary care physicians I’ve had. I’ve gone through quite a few in the last 5 years but he is the first one I’ve stuck with and that is for many reasons. He is not only professional but also attentive. He actually listens to what it is I am saying and then sees to it that I am given the proper care or attention needed. Furthermore he is efficient. I have not had to wait much at all in this office. Jamie is a total sweetheart and the girls at the friend are very nice and helpful. Needless to say I won’t be leaving anytime soon!

«I have worked with thousands of doctors as part of my job over the years, and I chose Dr. Mikhail as my primary care doctor because I trust his expertise, and like him as a human being. He is very compassionate and understanding. Another huge benefit of this practice is that I can communicate with the doctor and staff via secure email. That makes my life so much easier. I recommend this practice highly.»

I’m sorry to have to update my review. It has nothing to do with Dr. Mikhail… he is still amazing. What I am so dissapointed in is their lack of communication when it comes to coverage. I was told I needed an echocardiogram and was stuck with the entire bill… Anthem doesn’t cover even though it was an in-​office procedure. They should have told me to make sure to check my coverage. Of course their immediate comeback is «you signed a form…» Well of course I did, but maybe next time, stop to think about your patient not just the dollar sign!

I actually feel really comfortable coming here now for my appointment. He’s definitely TOP 3 of the Physicians I’ve used. Felt comfortable on my first visit. He’s serious, but has a friendly attitude and actually makes you feel like he’s genuinely concerned for me. I never wait more than a couple minutes in the waiting room and I don’t feel like «He’s got another patient waiting» and is trying to hurry me out.
He communicates clearly, and has offered good advice that I understand. His office is professionally run. The staff are super nice and have a sense of humor. They smile and are positive. They don’t have that, «I really hate my dumb job» attitude.
Since I’ve been coming here, I feel like I am on a path to better health. If you read this Doctor (and staff): thanks for your services!

Dr. Mikhail is truly the best Physician I’ve ever had. I immediately felt comfortable with him and it’s only gotten better.
He is thorough, communicates clearly, and he provides real-​life, pragmatic advice that I can understand and put into practice in my life.
His office is professionally run. The staff is excellent and the office runs on time and is never overcrowded.
He and his staff communicate beautifully via technology (NextMD).
Since I’ve been coming here, my blood work continues to improve dramatically and my overall health is is better and better.
Obviously, I’m a fan.

They are very friendly, and Dr Mikhael helped me a lot and explained thoroughly my situation, which made me feel very confortable. Thanks to all the staff

Dr. Mikhail is awesome. Professional, thorough and caring. He is not a chatterbox, but he is friendly. He is after all a doctor, not a hair stylist. His office staff is great — Maria and Jamie are super friendly and helpful! Ed H.

I’m a new patient with Dr. Mikhail, and I have to agree with all the other reviewers about how great of a doctor he is. No question there. But I also want to take a minute to say how great the staff of Maria, Jamie and Stephanie are. They are one of the best medical staffs I’ve dealt with in years. Super quick, responsive and they know their stuff. I wish all the other doctors I have to see had such great staffs. They make dealing with the medical bureaucracy simple and easy. Two thumbs up for these great ladies!

Dr. Mikhail really cares about his patients. He makes you feel like he is a partner in your care instead of a tyrant. He has guided me through some difficult decisions that have been life changing for my health. I will be forever grateful.
Staff is warm and welcoming and creates a family atmosphere. I highly recommend this practice!

I have been a patient of Dr. Mikhail’s for several years now and I always liked his medical philosophy and bedside manner. I give the office one star as they do not follow through with getting the necessary approvals for medications, and apparently keep the doctor in the dark. I emailed Dr. Mikhail directly through NextMD and he merely defended his office to the point of being belligerent with me via email and even dropping me as a patient. I guess I had the temerity to criticize his staff and not worship the ground that he and they walk on. Steer clear and find another physician.

After having migraines for over a month and many urgent care visits, I found this Dr and made an appointment. he was able to find what caused it right away. Within a few days of treatment, I was migraine free! Can’t be more grateful!

I have been seeing Dr. Mikhail as my primary care physician for over 10 years. In every interaction, he has been highly competent, knowledgeable, and efficient. He listens well, responds promptly and appropriately, and always provides an exceptional level of care. His front and back office staff are pleasant and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Mikhail to anyone seeking a good internist or primary care doctor. I feel that he really listens to my concerns and is willing to work with me to find solutions that I am comfortable with. If you like to actively participant in your health and healthcare decisions, you will find Dr. Mikhail very easy to work with.
I read the negative reviews on this site and, while I respect the opinion and experience of the reviewers, I was left shaking my head because the reported experiences were 180 degrees opposite from my own. If you are looking for a new doctor, you should consider making an appointment to meet Dr. Mikhail.

We were new to the area and some friends of ours recommended we see Dr. Mikhail as our primary doctor.
First of all, I love the nurse Jamie! She is so sweet and will put your mind at ease! Dr. Mikhail is kind and understanding. He takes the time to listen to your problem and is very proactive with your health. He helped me with issues that I’ve been struggling with for years and other doctors had overlooked. He also has referred me to some great specialists. I really feel like he’s fighting for me and my health and was genuinely happy when I started feeling back to normal. As long as I’m in Irvine, he will be my doctor!

I would steer clear of this facility. I can’t really review the doctor, as the receptionists were so RUDE and unaccommodating that I walked out before seeing him.
Sooooo. my experience basically went as follows:
— Made an appointment to see Dr. Mikhail on a Friday afternoon, gave the receptionist all of my insurance info so she could check my benefits, yadayadayada– standard stuff.
— Like most people, I start work before most physician offices open and get off once they close, so I took a half day to see Dr. Mikhail and another doctor on the same day.
— I arrived EARLY, and had my paperwork already completed. Receptionist took my paperwork and then the waiting game began…
— 15 minutes later, the receptionist called me up and (with her bad attitude) tried to inform me that Dr. Mikhail was not listed as my PCP, therefore he could not see me today… Two things. (1) I have a PPO insurance… and I have NEVER had to establish someone as a PCP before seeing them… (2) HOW COULD HE BE MY PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN WHEN I HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE?!
— The receptionist continued arguing with me until a nurse or alternate receptionist (not really sure who she was) stepped in and informed me I needed to call my insurance company. Long story short, my insurance company told me they were wrong… their information was wrong. and it should not have been such an issue for me to have been seen.
— When I tried telling the receptionist, she continued to have a snobby attitude and informed me that I could finally see Dr. Mikhail in another 15 – 20 minutes. which was really over 30 minutes PAST my scheduled appointment time.
Overall, this may be a very good doctor. who knows.
What I DO know is that he really needs to find better staff and educate them on insurance procedures. oh and teaching them a little guest service wouldn’t help.
I would never step foot in this office again. NOT WORTH THE HEADACHE OR THE TIME OFF OF WORK.

We recently moved to Irvine. We were looking for a family physician. We found Dr. Mikhail through Unilocal.After reading reviews, I made an appointment. I got an appointment in dec 2014. After scheduling an appointment, got a call from his office. They changed my appointment from December to Feb 2015. I went to my appointment, Dr. Mikhail was not friendly at all. He entered the room, and asked few questions. It looked like he was in hurry. I had few questions for him, and tried to ask him. He did answer the questions… Like. Ok, u can do it. He didn’t explain at all. He spent less than 10 mins with me.
It was my first appointment with him. I am not going there again.
Looking for a doctor who can listen to his/​her patient. Not just enter and leave and send a big bill to his patient.
Very disappointing