Ratings for Dr. Mark Corazza

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I was referred to Dr Corazza as a teenager for 2 seizures 6 months apart. He diagnosed me with Grand Mal epilepsy even though I explained to him that I had been under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the seizures. He said I would never outgrow it and put me on a heavy dose of anti-seizure medication that made me groggy, lifeless and gain weight. It was such a strong drug that I had to get labs drawn every 3 months to make sure my liver wasn’t failing. At the time I was young and unfortunately my mom didn’t question his diagnosis.
10 years later when I wanted to get pregnant, we had to switch my medication because it would cause major birth defects. I had a toxic reaction to the new medication and couldn’t sleep for 6 weeks straight (side effect). I called his office every day for weeks telling his nurse I didn’t feel right, I wasn’t sleeping, I need to be seen. She just kept saying hold on, it’s normal, you’ll adjust. By the end, I lost my job, almost lost my husband and was definitely losing my sanity. When he finally did see me, he realized it was a toxic reaction to the medication and said he didn’t take my calls serious because his other 2 patients that had toxic reactions tried to kill people and since I wasn’t acting violent, he wasn’t worried.
I immediately saw another neurologist (thank GOD) who advised me to get off all of Dr Corazza’s prescriptions and start from ground zero. He ordered an EEG and let me know I DIDN’T HAVE EPILEPSY.
All those years of being numbed out on high doses of seizure medication, losing my job of 6 years, my dignity and almost losing my sanity at the end to be told Dr. Corazza MIS-DIAGNOSED me. I should’ve sued, but I was so traumatized and just wanted to put it behind me and get on with my life.
He never apologized, never had his staff follow up to see if I was ok (probably terrified I was going to sue). Stay away from this man. His God complex is huge and your brain is too valuable to be treated by someone so incompetent and uncaring.

Submitted April 19, 2021

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Absolute fraud and scam! If you are looking to have your driver's license reinstated, then avoid Dr. Corazza. His office policy requires two visits: a medical evaluation by the Dr. Corazza himself and a neurological evaluation by a technician, with a total out of pocket of about $200. Dr. Corazza promises that after evaluating results from the technician and approving neurological stability, he will provide assistance with removing DMV medical suspensions. His assistance process requires for the patient to print out and fill the patient portion of DMV forms, then to send the forms along with a stamped envelope to the DMV office in Sacramento to his office. Upon receiving the forms, Dr. Corazza claims that he will fill out his portion and send in the form. After sending two sets of these forms to his office, and contacting the DMV, it is evident Dr. Corazza does not do as promised, leaving patients with suspended driver's licenses and out $200.00. I do not recommend for anyone to give this facility a try.

Submitted March 11, 2020

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He has seen my family for years! He is very experienced, always on time and always helpful for help needed outside of appointments. His assistant Nancy is amazing. She has always helped us immediately with every issue that has come up over the last 15 years.

Submitted Feb. 24, 2017

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He does not take Blue Shield, which I find ethically troublesome. The government invests a great deal of money in residency programs and doctors have some responsibility to serve the community. My child needs to see a pediatric neurologist and we now need to figure out how to get to one in Los Angeles with our busy work schedules and struggling child.

Submitted Sept. 30, 2016

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Dr Corazza has helped me so much with CNS symptoms of Lupus. Always able to squeeze me in, SO much more personal than most offices. I truly feel cared for from the moment the phone is answered.

Submitted Sept. 8, 2015

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After several months of devastating symptoms and no definitive diagnosis, I was tentatively diagnosed with an autonomic nervous system disorder by my GP, and he sent me to Dr. Corazza. Dr. Corazza checked my motor functions (touch the nose with eyes closed, walk across the room, etc.) and told me there was nothing wrong. I tried to ask a question, and he told me I was wasting his time. There was a waiting room full of people with actual medical conditions, he said. I left the office crying. A little while later I was admitted to a hospital and further testing determined that I did indeed have the autonomic nervous system disorder. I'm doing better now with treatment, but I will NEVER forget how dismissive he was. Maybe he was having a bad day, or had just seen patients who were dying, which I would understand-- I hope he is more compassionate with those patients. A doctors' job is very difficult, but so is being sick.

Submitted Nov. 20, 2014

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After 2 appts visiting Dr. Corazza he ordered a muscle biopsy. Not only was it the most traumatic event of my medical experience, he also misdiagnosed my condition. 3 years later a simple blood test became the answer after referring me to another doctor. He never seemed interested in myself as a patient or my condition as a doctor. He seemed compassion less and completely uninterested.

Submitted Dec. 22, 2013

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Dr. Corazza has been my neurologist for about 20 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and has helped me in reducing headaches and migraines. He dealt skillfully with other issues as well, including hereditary concerns. He is thorough, kind and listens to his patients, asking the right questions. I trust his expertise completely. I highly recommend this very skilled physician to others.

Submitted March 15, 2013

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My daughter is 22 years old and has been seen by Dr. Corazza since she was 5 years old. I can't believe some of the reviews written about him. Dr. Corazza is the only doctor I trust for my daughter. Dr. Corazza has always been kind and sensitive to her and I. I can't say enough about his staff, all the girls are nice. Dr. Corazza is the best!

Submitted Jan. 3, 2012

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He was rude and arrogent to me when I questioned some of his decisions. He seems to like to suggest unlikely tests for his elderly patients. I know of two in their eighties who he looked for MS by ordering a spinal tap. We finally quit using him when my mother fell ill after he prescribed Morphine for her restless knees. She ended up in the hospital for overdose of prescribed drugs.

Submitted Feb. 6, 2009


Dr. Mark Corazza's Credentials

Education

  • UC San Diego School Of Medicine (Grad. 1981)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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AARP
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Cigna
Health Net
The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America
Wellpoint