We first contacted Dr. Gayle Cekada when we moved to the Central Coast in 1999. She welcomed us to her practice, which was in Pismo Beach at that time, as the smart and lovely young woman she was then and has continued to be through the twenty-five years since. She was married to Dr. Vendegna but hadn't yet become a mom - something that she managed to take care of soon after becoming our… See more
Having a concierge doctor brings great peace of mind. We already knew Dr. Cekada was a good doctor and had tried to get in with her and were fortunate enough to have her admit us to her practice.
We had been with a Dignity doctor who never seemed to have enough time to adequately see us. When my husband developed a pain in his leg, Dignity ER diagnosed a blood clot and put him on blood… See more
It is a genuine pleasure to relate my complete satisfaction and appreciation with you about my physician, Dr. Gayle Cekada, on National Doctors' Day.
To begin with, her competence as a medical provider is beyond question. If issues develop with me that require her intervention, she is immediately available, provides sound counsel, and follows up to ensure my concerns are resolved.… See more
I met my doctor, Gayle Cekada, is December of 1998 in a walk-in clinic where she removed my two drains after my breast cancer surgery. We had immediate chemistry with her—she was the kindest, most caring doctor I had ever had. She told me that she would be opening her own practice very soon; I promised myself and her that I would be one of her first patients! Twenty-six years and two more… See more
Dr. Cekada has been my primary care physician for over 20 years, and because of her professionalism, expertise, and personable bedside manner, I gladly transitioned with her to MDVIP. A great strength of Dr. Cekada is her ability to really focus on me, the patient, as a person and not just on my medical concern. While she has a clear emphasis on health and wellness, her attention is on where I… See more
There are just too many times you have taken extraordinary care of me physically and mentally for me to single out one in particular. I really do not think I'd still be alive, much less enjoying such a good life, if not for your "doctoring." You are not just an incredible physician but a wonderful person. I can't imagine a life without your care and caring. Thank You Gayle.
Dr Cekada has always been there for us. Starting with preventative ideas, helping us with health issues as they arise, and even following up with us, after the fact. We could not be happier, thank you for all you do for us Dr Cekada!
I live in an area with a paucity of physicians, from generalists to specialists, so I feel very fortunate to have such wonderful care. But the scarcity of doctors in our area puts a much heavier burden on those we do have as they have to spend much of their time searching for specialists, testing, treatment, etc. for their patients. My MDVIP doctor deserves a great deal of thanks for endlessly… See more
First and foremost Gayle is a truly beautiful and delightful human. And an excellent doctor who cares very much for the health of her patients. I can count of her to be my guide to a healthy and happy life. She gently but firmly nudges me when she sees I am not on target with my health. Thank goodness I am a healthy woman for the most part, but if I ever do have a health crisis, I know… See more
I met Dr. Gayle Cekada several years ago. When she first moved to San Luis Obispo and was carrying her second child I believe. It was my first experience with a woman doctor. What an amazing experience that was in itself. She represented a different outlook for me immediately as she talked about what her goals were to be in working on my health plan. I thought at the time this approach… See more
