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Dr. Joanna Oppenheim, MD

Dr. Joanna Oppenheim, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joanna Oppenheim, MD is a family medicine physician in Salinas, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Temple University in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

SVMC Primecare

355 Abbott St Ste 100 Salinas, CA 93901
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Oppenheim specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Oppenheim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Oppenheim

3.8
17 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
65%
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4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
6%
6%
1 star
24%
24%

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Amazing Doctor!
Dr. Oppenheim is the BEST doctor I’ve ever had. She is very empathetic but also direct with her information and approach. Gets her point straight across while also making you feel completely heard and understood. Did I mention she’s a hugger? I’ve never had a doctor hug me!!! Felt so cared for! She is genuinely sweet and professional. I loved her positive energy!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 12, 2023
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Dr. Oppenheim has been my primary care physician for years. She has recently become the primary care physician for my mother who suffers from advanced dementia. She has been very informative and helpful. I appreciate her honesty, and whole health perspective. She prescribes medications as needed, but not as the immediate go to, in order to solve everything. We often discuss diet, exercise and mental well being. She is also the primary care physician for my 2 sons. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a physician.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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M. Mariscal – Oct 06, 2021
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Love Dr O. She’s professional and Kind and listens to your needs
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Lee – May 01, 2021
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She doesn’t listen. She is very slow to recognize serious illness. She writes off obese patients and ignores any problems they have.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2021
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I have an underling mental medical condition and it was not diagnosed at the visit. I didn’t know at the time. I gave symptoms and such. I was immediately dismissed after I told her that I use marijuana to medicate. She baited me and made me think if I just tell her about my marijuana use maybe she can help me. I told her and she immediately got angry and the session was basically over. I left frustrated and then came back because I was having problems at work with my mental issue. I asked for some kind of help to keep my job or any kind of paperwork to keep my job like a leave or something. I spoke to the receptionist and then was told that Dr. Oppenheim refused to see me and will not fill out any paperwork. I left and quit my job and took years to find someone that would help with my mental disorder that would allow me to function and work on a day to day basis. I regret ever seeing this hardline doctor that only cares about what will work for her and her beliefs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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DocDidNotHelp – Jan 01, 2021
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Dr Oppenheim's Medical assistant doesn't have excellent customer service. They are very disappointing. I had a very very very bad experience today. I liked the Dr but not her Medical assistant. Her medical assistant needs to be terminated.I will go to this Dr again but do not want to see the 2 medical assistant I saw them today. The medical assistant I had they didn't introduce themselves to me, also their name badge was flipped so I wasn't able to see their name. But I do now what they look like.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 13, 2020
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Dr. Joanna Oppenheim is my primary care physician. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a doctor who is sincerely compassionate, caring, respectful, intelligent, knowledgeable and a consummate professional. She possesses a keenly optimistic attitude and radiates a most positive “vibe”. She communicates her advice & health assessments clearly and concisely. Her diagnostic accuracy is on the money. She’s the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Daniel in Monterey – Apr 09, 2018
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Dr. Jo Oppenheim’s medical assistant is nasty and disrespectful to the point where I had to switch to another clinic. Very disappointing. Not where you want to take someone you care about.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2018
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About Me

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Born and raised in Hong Kong, Joanna Tang Oppenheim, MD came to the U.S. to pursue her education. She earned her medical degree in 1998 from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Natividad...read more

biography

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Joanna Tang Oppenheim, MD came to the U.S. to pursue her education. She earned her medical degree in 1998 from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Natividad...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Natividad Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Natividad Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Temple University

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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  • English

  • Chinese

  • German

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Locations

SVMC Primecare

SVMC Primecare355 Abbott St Ste 100 Salinas, CA 93901
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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