Jennifer Tam, OD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

Dr. Tam is well known for her exceptional care and concern, offering patients personalized attention and clear explanations. Her team is praised for their patience and attentiveness, always going above and beyond to ensure good care. Many patients appreciate her thoroughness, especially during eye tests for distance and closeup, where she carefully adjusts the machines and explains what she is doing. Patients feel confident they are being well taken care of, and they look forward to their follow-up appointments to monitor any vision changes. The facility itself is beautiful and modern, making visits comfortable. However, some patients with Medicare have to make in-person visits to their primary care doctor to get referrals to specialists, which can be inconvenient. For example, when trying to see a gastroenterologist, one patient was told they needed a referral from their primary MD first, requiring an in-person visit even when it seemed unnecessary. Despite this protocol, patients generally feel satisfied with their primary care and appreciate the care they receive at Sharp Rees-Stealy, though some wish the referral process was simpler, similar to other providers like Scripps.