I hate calling attention to my need for medical care, but i feel i owe it to my many fans out there…read moreas well as those who simply consult yelp for guidance to report a good physician when i come across one. i first consulted Dr. Wingfield for a frozen shoulder. i had previously seen a surgeon about this who injected cortisone in the area but somehow missed the spot. within a month the problem resurfaced. a good friend mentioned Dr. Wingfield who, sure enough, did it right; the problem completely disappeared. the latest issue was a minor tear of the labrum in the right hip socket, and for this i decided to forego the surgical route altogether and return instead to the fine doctor who had so capably fixed me up before. there are differences between a shot of cortisone in the shoulder versus in the hip; the difference that means the most difference to me is the length of the needle used for the injection. one thing i have to confess at this point is how much i hate needles, have since i was so very young that all i remember from my first vaccination is the color of the doc's office building (still hate pink for this reason) and the sharp pain. on the other hand as i think on it, my dislike of needles has actually stood me in good stead as a very protective limitation in another realm altogether; the aversion drew a certain line in the sand if you know what i mean, and if you know that's about all i care to say on this anyway. it turns out that the needle for this procedure is about 3 inches long, and of course knowing this caused me no end of misery just thinking about it. "please, Dr. Winfield, be gentle," i whined. "oh, this won't be so bad as all that. what, did someone tell you something about this?" but of course by then it was too late, the needle was already in sight which was enough. still, i soldiered on. and then, almost before she started doing anything, she said simply, "you can open your eyes now, Bob, it's done." it had been almost painless. in short, Dr. Wingfield is amazing in my book, knows what she's doing, and at least in my case so far she doesn't hurt. she is herself quite an accomplished athlete in numerous sports, including of all things high wire trapeze performance. I highly recommend her for any sports and exercise injuries that may not require an operatio, and in that regard will consult her opinion should an orthopedic surgeon suggest "you might do well to fix that."

I received immediate care several time from Dr. Wingfield. She is a top drawer Orthopedist who is…read moreand excellent diagnostician. I highly recommend her.

Very good doctor highly recommend great treatment options. Very clean and nice and proffesionalread more

Dr. Melnik gave my mom many back injections over several years. As time went on, it was clear that…read morethey were no longer working (or maybe never had). Due to my mom's worsening dementia, I wrote a very clearly worded email requiring that I be included in my mother's healthcare decisions, and I provided my notarized power of attorney. In that email I also noted the treatments had not helped. Despite this, unbeknownst to me, she did another procedure on my mother which required her to have a mild sedation. I was not notified, my mother's back is not improved, and we lived through several scary days of increased dementia. She did not even warn my mother's partner who was extremely frightened by her sudden cognitive decline.

I was referred here by my physician after an injury. I was initially pretty dissappointed by the…read morefront desk onboarding process by phone. It was essentially an insurance screening, and not a particularly friendly one, unfortunately and definitely not time efficient. I notice other Yelpers mention similar first impressions. But I'm glad I didn't let first impressions scare me away, because this is a good local practice overall. I appreciate the professional PTs and assistants I've worked with. It's a small space, but well organized and the pacing and rehab experience have been positive and I am seeing improvement. I appreciate the simple online tools they provide to keep track of my home physical therapy. I do think they should absolutely improve their patient onboarding process, and would point out that if nothing else, kindness can go a long way in outfacing phone communication.

They need to link their booking engine to calendars…read more Went in within my one hour appointment and was denied care. It's 30 mins therapist / 30 exercise. Have been coming in twice a week. Evidently same exercises as the last 8 sessions was unacceptable.

Super impressed with Active Marin Physical Therapy. I elected to go there based on Yelp reviews and…read morehave not been disappointed. I went in for lower back and sciatica pain. The physical therapists are all highly skilled, professional, and knowledgeable. I love the online system for tracking exercises and watching videos to ensure you're doing them correctly. I've been very pleased with Ming & Nikki.

I've been working with Maggie T. for several months following my shoulder injury and surgery. She…read morehas been very professional, encouraging and always knows how to move my recovery to the next level She is efficient in the use of our time. I find her always prepared for my visit as if I'm the only patient that day. The office is equally professional and supports her work seamlessly. Marcia R.

Dr. Jasan helped me years ago with stenosis and recommended a great PT. Had no problems for the…read morenext 23 years. I recommended her to a friend and she sent my friend to the best knee surgeon in SF who had the surgery and was good for the rest of her life. My husband went to her and she didn't prescribe hip replacement surgery but sent him to a great PT. He had no further problems for 20 years. Wanted to recommend her to a friend in Sonoma now for a bad knee but friend has Kaiser. Wish she could help because I know she could prescribe the best option. Wish I still lived there - would go to her for my multiple back problems that have come with age. Hard to find a good ortho where I live now. Daunting.

Dr. Jasan is an awesome orthopedic physician. I have been a patient for three years. Her care and…read moreknowledge have helped me tremendously. Also, her support staff is great and very responsive. Jaune Evans San Rafael

One has to just love it when the incompetent are paid well for being incompetent. After five years…read moreof attempting to get help for worsening systemic symptoms probably due to an allergic reaction to the knee implant or cement, instead of getting help, the "best UCSF" has blow off my case. And I end up with the incompetent employees. Let's see. 1 Orthopedic Surgeon "you may have a pocket infection" go see our pain Dr. 2. Pain Dr. more interested in stories about her son (a bit disturbing to have to constantly refocus a physician on the task at hand). Had surgery elsewhere. Damage found. That surgeon was with another company, she gave me a very severe case of anemia then split the State. 1 PA...god what a cluster fowl up, wasn't even good at gaslighting, she will learn from the best, because IMHO the Orthopedics Department here has no shortage of arrogant gaslighting OS's. After her I got held accountable for her mistakes by the next pretty boy, who never apologized for being a jerk (why would he)...getting paid to be a jerk. Last one from this place lasted all of five minutes before his gaslighting started. SMH. IF you want people who seem to think ultra highly of themselves and couldn't care less, by all means..make an appointment.

Dr. Arnold is truly a gift healer. She's been my go-to for more than 15 years for everything from…read moreviruses, skin issues and physical ailments. Recently, I had a knot in my shoulder that she freed in a 1 hour session--relieving me of debilitating chronic pain. I call her "Magic Mary" because she is! Real deal expert and 100% reliable in every visit.

I can't recommend Mary Arnold, LAc on 333 Miller Ave. highly enough! I went into her office with a…read moreseverely stiff back and shoulder pain -- I could barely get onto her treatment table. Mary was incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. After just one acupuncture session and a day of following her stretching recommendations, I was amazed to find myself back at the gym and moving without pain. Mary has a true gift for healing and makes you feel completely at ease throughout the process. If you're dealing with back, shoulder, or any kind of muscular pain, I highly recommend her treatments. She's truly exceptional at what she does!

Dr. Jasan is an excellent orthopedic doctor. After a fall that resulted in a distal fibula break…read more(diagnosed in the ER) I wanted to do everything I could to avoid surgery and was referred to Dr. Jasan by another doctor. She is smart, takes her time explaining the injury and how to optimize recovery, and has a high resolution x-ray in office. She has also treated my son who was having some strange wrist and elbow issues. She did a thorough exam, referred us to a neurologist to make sure there was no nerve damage and then provided very sound strategies for recovery along with a script for PT for him. He made a full recovery in a matter of weeks and was back to playing sports. Dr. Jasan provides the highest level of care and, while she is no longer performing surgery, she can refer out should you need it. I have had experiences in the past with orthopedic surgeons who recommended surgeries that turned out not to be necessary, so I appreciate Dr. Jasan's approach.

I saw Dr Jasan as a second opinion for a stress fracture in my foot. Although I had confidence in…read morethe first opinion I felt reassured by Dr. Jasan that the diagnosis and treatment plan was correct. She is one of the most compassionate and skilled ortho's in the bay area. I've referred many of my friends and coworkers to Dr Jasan because I trust in her abilities.

Honestly I was quite disappointed, spent a few hundred dollars and they made the alignment worse so…read moreit felt like I had to keep going back for relief. My problem started getting better after I stopped going. Wonderful people though and I hope it was just an anomaly experience.

Hal is amazing in his knowledge of how human body works, and is very attentive, especially to…read moreathlete-specific problems and needs. Goes beyond the usual "rest and it'll get better" recommendations you get from a lot of chiros and PTs; he works with your schedule and training plans to balance recovery with long term goals. Have been seeing Hal for a few years. Most recently, my hip developed sharp pain two weeks before a marathon, I wasn't sure I'd be able to run at all, let alone finish. Hal was able to accommodate a couple visits on short notice, put me back together, and I not only finished the race, but got a big PR! Just the right mix of in-person treatments, recommendations on DIY exercises, and tips on improving form. Thanks, Hal!

I really wanted to love this place. I think the doctor is very cutting edge and offers great…read moretreatments. He has a good bed side manner. I felt hopeful after my first meeting with him. However, the way this office is run with communication is just terrible. I read the reviews about this but figured they must have worked this out by now, but they have not. There is no way to email them, and I have spent countless amounts of my time on hold, talking to answering services even during the day, and calls not returned, messages not received. I am rarely able to reach a human when I call them even during office hours. I have called five times in last few days during office hours and I am just on hold for 15 minutes listening to music and then it just hangs up on me, with no way to even leave a message. I have resorted to thinking I am going to have to actually drive there and physically go into the office to actually reach someone, but I do not have time to do this. When I was able to leave a message, they would repeatedly call me back on a really old number that goes to someone else after I corrected it 4 different times with the answering service and the office and told them my correct number, they still continue to call me on the wrong number. The first day I walked into the office in level 9 pain, the woman at the desk literally did not even look up at me or say hi. I just stood there looking at her right in front of her for a few minutes and then asked her if she could help me. She seemed totally annoyed that I was there and she had to deal with me. Not a great first impression when you walk in with a lot of pain. Thankfully the doctor and the PA were nice. My first apt was over $800 and was very quick with the doctor and my insurance only paid half. It seems impossible to get accurate insurance info, they tell me something has been approved, I call my insurance, they said it has not been approved. I am terrified to get anything else done here because of how expensive their fees are and not knowing what kind of bill I will get and can't get any clear pricing ahead of time for treatments. There is another pain doctor in San Rafael that does the same cutting edge treatments but is MUCH less expensive and very clear with treatment costs. The same first office visit with him was $60 copay, here it was $800 but both doctors are in network for me and same type of visit. I don't understand how the pricing can be so different for a first visit or for the same exact treatments. Their communication system and not being able to ever talk to the doctor unless you have a very expensive meeting with him months away just does not work for me. When you are in pain having to wait many months for an apt or weeks of back and forth calls to reach anyone feels unbearable. I tried to stick it out but the communication issues and lack of clear info is just causing me so much stress. I think this doctor is really good at what he does, and I think he offers the best cutting edge treatments, but I just could not handle the way the office/ finances/ and communication is done here. I did not feel taken care of at all and every time I need to call them it turns into such a long very stressful ordeal with so many back and forth messages with physician assistants because they are never available when I try to call and there is no way to email them, and they continue to call me at an old number. And most of the time there is no way to even leave a message. I have spent hours trying to reach someone at this office only to be on hold and then disconnected. I ask them to call me back to confirm they got my message to cancel an apt and they do not call back. So it is just weeks of messages back and forth unable to actually reach them and no way to talk to the doctor if you have any questions. This is not good for people who are in chronic pain. So much of this could be eliminated if they just had email. Such poor management. Really frustrating experience as a patient in pain to go through. The opposite of a smooth experience. It's too bad because I do think they do offer really helpful treatments for patients in pain, but I have given up on this place.

He is an amazing doctor, extensive knowledge, willing to help with all aspects of my pain and how…read moreit affects my life! Very caring staff as well.