Kearny Mesa Veterinary Center

My dog is the most anxious and not very easy to handle and Dr Martinez has the magic touch! Even my dog trainer said I got a special one [dog]. Dr Martinez has been Patient, joyful and caring! Cooper definitely has a favorite! I'm always thankful for Dr Martinez, thank you for all you do.

posted: 10/05/2024

Dr. Martinez and the whole team at KMVC are top notch. My kitty was experiencing a urinary tract blockage and the doctor sat down with me and walked us through all our options and gave me a game of plan of what to expect at home. This has been a really scary process with him being in and out of the emergency vet for multiple nights at a time and it brings me a lot of comfort that the team here is always very open to getting questions and giving advice over the phone. Thanks guys.

posted: 11/01/2024

My sweet Shannon had a vet visit on her birthday. They made her a birthday had and gave her a birthday ribbon . Dr Martinez was very thorough. The staff are amazing and kind.

posted: 07/11/2024

Kearny Mesa Vet is always so caring and willing to do all they can to help and get you seen immediately if needed. They are not pushy and let you make your own decisions on any treatments or plans that are offered. I was pleased with staff and really enjoyed the most recent doctor Dr. Braunstein

posted: 07/18/2024

I typically do not write Yelp reviews; however, I feel compelled to share my experience with Dr. Martinez following my visit with my cat. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that the staff and customer service were excellent. Unfortunately, my experience with Dr. Martinez was highly unsatisfactory. I brought my cat in for an evaluation of a scab on his paw and a general check-up. She diagnosed my cat with pillow foot, and recommended testing for feline leukemia/FIV as they are associated with the disease. We agreed, and she performed an in-house SNAP test may take some time, so we left and came back after an hour. She proceeded to give us the diagnosis of feline leukemia (FeLV) in the waiting room and handed us a two-page print out and let us on our way. The patient education and empathy displayed by Dr. Martinez were notably inadequate. Instead of providing guidance and support, she handed us a pamphlet and left us to navigate the situation on our own. This lack of clarity and emotional support left me feeling confused and devastated. In an effort to understand the diagnosis, I conducted my own research and had my other cat tested for feline leukemia. The negative result for my other cat, who had been sharing food with the affected cat for over three years, led me to question Dr. Martinez's diagnosis. When I reached out to her with follow-up questions, I was informed that the blood test used was an in-house test with a reported 100% specificity rate, which supposedly confirmed the leukemia diagnosis. We asked for further testing just to be sure, but we were met with push back. She only agreed to do an additional blood test with our persistence. We ended up doing an ELISA test that came back negative, which only confused us more. We asked what other testing was available and she was unable to answer. She instead tried to convince us that our cat was indeed positive, despite the possibility of a false positive. However, we were still not convinced because 1) he was negative when we adopted him, 2) our other cat has had prolonged exposure to him but tested negative, 3) he is an indoor cat exclusively, and 4) we had a negative ELISA test. Also, he did not express any further symptoms of the disease. Even after expressing our concerns to Dr. Martinez, she fervently dismissed them and ensured he was positive. Seeking a second opinion, I had a PCR done at another clinic, along with an additional ELISA. Both tests came back negative and confirmed that my cat was, in fact, negative for the disease. While I was relieved to hear that my cat was healthy, I was deeply frustrated by the incorrect diagnosis and the emotional distress it caused. In summary, my experience with Dr. Martinez was deeply disappointing due to her inadequate patient education, lack of empathy, and poor handling of the diagnosis process. The misdiagnosis and subsequent emotional trauma could have been avoided with more thorough and compassionate care. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Dr. Martinez or her practice.

posted: 09/16/2024