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Dr. Melissa Wolinski, DO

Dr. Melissa Wolinski, DO

Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Wolinski, DO is an internist in La Jolla, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. She is not accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
Telehealth available
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Dr. Wolinski's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wolinski

3.4
27 ratings, 10 with a written review
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The "gatekeepers " in her office are a nightmare. She wasn't available when I was really sick. Instead, I was sent to a walk in clinic. She's never examined me, just run through a list of questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2020
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Inconsistent and overloaded
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2019
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My direct experience is that this physician needs to go back to school. Wasn’t until my THIRD visit that she listened to my heart and lungs. In spite of that FACT, she diagnosed me with a cardiac murmur that I did not have. Maybe, she thinks she is a psychic. I requested something for severe insomnia. She told me to take additional clonidine. I was only sleeping 2-4 hours a night. I subsequently was found to have a nighttime cortisol 3 times normal. No wonder I could not sleep. Endocrinologist’s diagnosis was Pseudo Cushings from long term pain from a fractured spine. Wolinski is incompetent. Beware.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Linda in San Diego, CA – Jun 08, 2019
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Dr. Wolinsky has always been responsive and Carioca to me over the last 4 years I’ve been seeing her
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
1 other person found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Nov 18, 2017
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I came in for pain in my abdomen. After 2 ultrasounds and a variety of labs, she just won't call me back. I have left 3 messages over a week and am eager for results. The nurse says she isn't qualified to read the radiologists report. The receptionist said days ago that the ultrasounds came back from imaging but wolinski had them 'on her desk'. I would appreciate at least posting results to my chart so that I can see them, if she won't tell me! There was absolutely zero followup. I am hanging.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
5 others found this helpful
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California City, CA – Sep 22, 2017
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If you are looking for a doctor who is concerned about your health and responsive to urgent calls? Please do not count on Melissa to do that. She has misdiagnosis-ed my condition and pray no one else has to go through my anguish. I left several calls to her and she has never responded and never even had her nurse follow-up on my calls. Thank God I took control and went to a specialist and pray something was not missed being in Melissa's care. So disappointed in our health care today.
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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Chris in San Diego, CA – Sep 11, 2017
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We had a very frustrating experience with Wolinski when dealing with my mother's health issues. She needed an anti-depressant urgently and Wolinski didn't respond for over a week and ended up recommending medical marijuana. Her new doctor, Dr. Nguyen, and her psychiatrist both recommended Remeron and she turned around almost immediately. I would never recommend Wolinski for a number of reasons. Too difficult to get through the telephone service and her lack of compassion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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San Marcos, CA – Feb 07, 2017
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Dr. Wolinski always spends enough time with me. She listens closely to what I say and answers every question clearly. I have total confidence in her as a doctor and as a caring person. She is thorough and in at least one case has been an effective advocate for me.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Bob D. in San Diego, CA – Sep 26, 2016
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Dr.Wolinski is Amazing! We recommend her 100%?? Our entire family of 4 has requested her to be our only primary Dr. Her office is Prompt professional & personable :) Dr. Wolinski takes as much time as you need to hear any & all health concerns.... Easy to get into & her nurse & staff are very supportive! First Class service! We are Extremely happy with her & satisfied with the level of care. Sincerely, she's the Best Dr. In San Diego!
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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Cheri in San Diego, CA – May 02, 2016
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Very perceptive of feelings of patient; very sympathetic Patient immediately feels secure in good hands Takes time to answer questions from patient in as much depth as patient is able to understand
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Terry T. in San Diego, CA – Jan 26, 2016
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care philosophy

Internal medicine physician Melissa Wolinski, DO, cares for adults 18 and older, focusing on preventive medicine. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, Dr Wolinski is trained to understand that achievement of health is not just about resolution...read more

biography

Internal medicine physician Melissa Wolinski, DO, cares for adults 18 and older, focusing on preventive medicine. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, Dr. Wolinski is trained to understand that achievement of health is not just about resolution...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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