Sharmin Qureshi, MD

Dr. Qureshi is a caring, kind, compassionate doctor, and most importantly a descent human being. Her approach to practicing medicine is definitely conservative. I’ve been under her care for years mainly for skeletal/​muscular neck and shoulder pain. Dr. Qureshi has referred me to several specialists. We will discuss the results and give me much needed advice. She makes time for me on days that I’m not doing so well. I will drop in no appointment, she knows I’m in pain and won’t make me wait too long. Only prescribe be medicines she feels are safe for me to take, and watches me like a hawk when she prescribes me an opiate for pain. Kim and Yumi who are at the front desk are always pleasant when greeting you as you arrive, and will go out of their way to help. I would not hesitate to recommend this great Dr. and staff to my friends and family.

She is really awesome and I don’t get why some people were disappointed.
Well, my experience was good. Also she cares about your life and she’s really educated.

Very poor treatment of hospitalized family member. Almost impossible to get Dr. Qureshi to return phone calls, spend more than two minutes discussing the case and existing problems when we happen to see her at the hospital — she leaves without letting us know she’s going. Very displeased with the care that’s been provided by Dr. Qureshi at Good Samaritan Hospital.

No star rating! Front desk was more concerned with each other and their personal lives. The doctor didn’t even listen to my wife, instead she cut her off when she was talking and gave her a half guess diagnosis, which my wife got a second option and it was completely opposite of this doctors. Never go here people.

Been there to check on the persistent cough and check heaviness. She could diagnose right away that it’s the inflated lining around my lungs and started off with required meds. Ordered chest, X-​ray to confirm it’s caused by bronchitis and the reports came positive. Was on medication and cured. Will recommend this doctor — wait times may be there but I am ok with that.

So the wait time is a little long but she is one of the best doctors I’ve ever been seen by. Her bedside manner is outstanding and she takes the time to talk to you as a person.
To give some insight I had a cancer scare and she helped me through out the whole process with nothing but kindness and professionalism.

Worst doctor I’ve ever visited. I went into her office as I was very concerned about a blistery rash on my cheek, more so because I had a one month old baby at home and was unsure if she could possibly get whatever I had. The only symptom I had was this irritating rash, yet Qureshi immediately (without even examining the blister) diagnosed it as Shingles and ordered me to stay away from my infant for a week. It was as if she didn’t even want to be near me herself during the visit. I left her office extremely upset. The next morning I went to see a different doctor who told me it was nothing at all to worry about, just a skin irritation, most definitely nothing close to shingles. Absolutely horrible experience!

I was referred to this office by my spine surgeon, since I did not have a primary care physician. My first visit was ok, staff was ok, not rude not friendly either. The doctor seemed distracted and 2 minutes into my first visit, she took two personal phone calls. Ok, this was a little annoying but when she returned, she seemed pleasant enough. She wrote me a prescription, had me schedule a follow up in two weeks and sent me on my way.
Follow up visit, same thing. Had to wait while she took a phone call. Ok, a long phone call. Seemed patient related, she didn’t shut the door all the way so I over heard a bit. When she returned, I told her the medication for weight loss she prescribed was too expensive. She didn’t suggest any alternative so I just dropped it. I inquired about having my disability forms signed and she said she said no problem, she would fill them out and since I gave her a self addressed stamped envelope she would send it out. (I also mentioned that it could be done on line)
Over a week later I called to inquire if the forms were at least filled out. The front desk said no the forms were not filled out and then began to not ask but interrogate me about why I need to be put on disability. Without going into detail, I have 3 diagnosis that have in the past have never been denied yet this front desk person proceed to tell me that I would be denied. Ummmm… is that for her to decide? I was treated like as if I was some sort of criminal trying to get over on the system even though I’ve lived and worked a full time job with chronic pain and illness for nearly 8 years until my body just gave out. During those 8 years I’ve had to go on disability on and off. It would have been nice to be treated with some dignity and respect. Is that too much to ask from a profession that is supposed to serve the ill? I won’t be returning to this office, due to the lack of concern and compassion and respect for patients. Is Dr. Quereshi a good doctor? I DONT KNOW… Two visits and doctor and staff did not earn my trust and confidence. In my opinion this should be established and maintained. After all how could we should trust them something as important as our health?

Dr. Qureshi is a true star in the medical field! She treats you with respect, gets to know you and does not just treat you like a name on a sheet of paper. Never once have I had a doctor who I feel legitimately cares about me. Now I do. I honestly feel like she is family for how she cares about me. I see legitimate concern on her face when she is caring for me. She all does not BS at at all. She will tell you like it is. All these people writing negative reviews just cannot handle the truth. They’d rather be lied to. Her front office is awesome as well. I can get an appointment whenever I need it and never have to wait.

Dr. Sharmin Qureshi is one of the worst doctors I have ever been too. She is unprofessional and takes personal calls during almost every visit I have with her. During one of my first visits she made me almost cry by telling me that she could see every pore on my face and how terrible my skin is, without giving me any good advice on how to fix it. Another visit she showed up 30 minutes late to one of my appointments and had her receptionist cover for her saying she was in the back and will be ready shortly. I was furious when I saw her sneak in the back and try to lie straight to my face. Finally she came up with several excuses as to why she was late. Now most recently I need a refill on my birth control and she refuses to refill the perception I have been taking for 3 years without coming in to see her even after I told her I don’t have time in the up coming week. She has done this before, where she insists I come in for a «check up» simply to get my money. She is stubborn, rude, and not a helpful doctor at all.

I was very impressed with my first visit with Dr. Qureshi. Very inquisitive and seem to care. The second visit she entered the room complaining how tired she was and telling me how lucky I was to not have a job like her. I just figured she had a bad day. On my third visit I went in for back pain before I knew it I was handed a prescription of narcotic painkillers and muscle relaxers. I asked her if it might be an organ issue then she added an antibiotic to the list without any evaluation. After 2 weeks (problem no better) now a bulge under left side rib cage. I went to san jose medical where they conducted several tests clearing kidney issues and feeling around abdominal area for hernia. On 4^th visit for same back pain and bulge on left side appointment at 3 pm got in to visit Dr. At 4:45 by 5:00 I was tired of hearing how crappy my insurance is so I decided to go and find a Doctor that is good at what they do– I wouldn’t put any star but at least one is required to post :-(

I took my niece who had life long eczema issues and was visiting from out of country for vacation. I made an appointment around noon and we were led to the doctors room right away without waiting.
Dr. Sharmin was very patient and went through the history of problems and provided very useful advice on both controlling the external symptoms and also how to manage based on the type of things that can cause eczema — environment, food, chemicals etc.,.
She recommended a detailed food intolerance exam (even for people without insurance) that tested whole range of causes for her eczema. The exam was very useful and identified that she was allergic to egg yolks and grapes!!.
Dr. Sharmin was very knowledgeable and provided the right advice for both managing the eczema (including good recommendations on soaps, creams — all without steroids). I would highly recommend Dr. Sharmin

I’ve been impressed at how Dr Qureshi treats us as people, not just as patients.
She remembers where my mother went for the winter, and what she was interested in, and how active my father has been lately, in addition to our health issues.
I’ve also been impressed at how she’ll give guidance on diet and exercise, and try to minimize the amount of medication required.
Re: the other review on her bedside manner: I don’t think she’s condescending. Doctors always sound like experts: wouldn’t you want them to know what they’re talking about?

Terrible bedside manner, very condescending. She should have gone into veterinary medicine and worked with livestock.