Community Medical Group of Simi Valley

Dr. Catherine Phillips (i.e. Cat) has been my primary care physician for years. She always takes the time to talk things through to get to the root cause of the issue. A few years ago she properly diagnosed me with a rare blood disease (after numerous tests) that has other doctors asking me — how’d you figure out you had this? She recently spent half an hour on the phone with my insurance company so I could get the additional care I needed. I’ve shopped around for doctors over the years but whenever I can I see Cat (she is popular and therefor sometimes busy) because I know she puts her patients needs first.

As many people have mentioned, Dr. Cat is amazing. She’s so kind, she sits down and looks you right in the face. She talks to you, explains things to you and makes you feel very comfortable and like she really cares. I switched over to her after I’d been seeing Dr. Hom for a while. Dr. Hom was very cold and had terrible bedside manner. She was in and out and there was no personal contact. After seeing Dr. Cat, I talked to my mother-​in-​law and she switched from Dr. Hom as well. Now we are both very happy with our medical care.
I had an appointment today and had to see Dr. Lee because Cat is out this week. Dr. Lee was terrible! He was so condescending and treated me like I was an idiot. He hardly listened to me and when I would try to answer his questions, he would be very dismissive. I must have rubbed him the wrong way, or he didn’t like my face, I don’t know.
Next time, I’d rather suffer and wait for Dr. Cat than be treated by Dr. Lee.

I love Doctor Kat– She is so easy to talk to, and really has your best interest at heart. I had to bring my daughter in for my exam, and she blew up a glove for her, and colored eyes on it– Entertained my daughter, and made me happy that she cared enough– and was creative! Way above and beyond– Absolutely love seeing her. Office staff is a pleasure too– And that makes such a difference when I decide where I go or do not go. Thank you guys!

This review is about Dr. Bennett Lee at Lakeside Community Healthcare in Simi Valley. If there is 0 star, I would use it in a heart beat. He treats patients with so much disrespect as if they are nothing. When I ask a simple question, he raises his voice and yells at me (how can a peasant patient ask the great dr. a question). I am defiantly going to change this Medical Group just because of this doctor. All he cares about is how to save the medical group some money.

I give Dr. Catherine Phillips or as my family calls her Dr. Cat 5 stars. She is Terrific. She has been treating my Wife, 2 kids and myself for years. She always makes time to discuss whatever issues we may have. She is always keeping up to date with changes and new developments. Without a doubt I know she cares about her patients! I would follower her anywhere!

My review is based upon my experience having this medical group as the authorizing party through my HMO. If I could give ZERO stars, I would. Completely horrid to deal with. Avoid! Throughout my extremely high risk twin pregnancy, this medical group put the health of my unborn babies and me at risk repeatedly by refusing to authorize appointments and treatments that my dr’s said were necessary, including visits to my high risk pregnancy specialist! It’s all about money. Even my insurance company and drs offices empathized with my nightmare experiences with this medical group; apparently they get the same awful treatment and also have to fight constantly to get necessary treatments authorized for their consumers. Beware!

Community Medical or now known as Lakeside is a great place to go. It’s my preference for medical care because of the care I get from Catherine Phillips. Not only is she extremely professional and sensitive to my concerns (because I have to admit I am a worrier) On a couple of occasions I felt major anxiety because of concerns about my health and with her caring disposition and abundance of knowledge I couldn’t help but feel relief and taken care of. Thank God for this woman I highly recommend Catherine Phillips at Lakeside. I’d honestly give 100 stars if they had 100 to give!

Not only has Cat been my primary physician for as long as I can remember, but she is also my entire families physician. She has always been very kind and gentle with me and has always addressed any of my concerns. I am a soon to be nurse and with all the things I learn, I have become some what of a hypochondriac. Instead of her making me feel stupid (as many drs do), she always takes the time to hear me out, reassure me when needed, and addresses any potential issues. I would be happy to work with a physician like Cat, which says a lot in itself. I would highly reccommend her to anyone who is in search of a physician.

Catherine Phillips was the best! I hate that I moved so far away. She was extremely caring and attentive. I have no doubt that she cared more about my health than I did! I no longer settle for just any doctor, but take my time to shop around to find the best that I can. She is at the top of my list in qualities to look for.

Dr. Catherine Phillips was not friendly and not nice. My experience with her was horrible and would not recommend her to anyone or ever go back to her. Her bedside manner was terrible. Made me feel uncomfortable the whole time. I went in for a physical and left in tears. If you want someone who doesn’t care and is rude, go to her!

Most of the doctors here are great. I always feel as though they really care about my health. Catherine Phillips is the best! I’d give her 5 stars. The only problem is that it’s often hard to get in to see her because she’s very popular. So if you need to get in on a moment’s notice, the chances of seeing her are slim.