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Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD, MPH

4.8 (203 reviews)
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From Heartbreak to Hope , Our Miracle Story with Dr. Aimee and Her Amazing Team" (A journey across continents, faith, and unshakable love) Our story is one of perseverance, faith, and grace , a story that began in 2009 and took us across the UK, Africa, and finally to the United States. For over a decade, my husband and I longed for a child. We went through endless fertility tests, surgeries, medications, and more IVF cycles than we can count. In those years, we faced everything from multiple miscarriages to chemical pregnancies , the kind of heartbreak that leaves you empty, yet somehow still hopeful. We moved from clinic to clinic, across countries, each time believing this might be the one. I had fibroids removed twice, endured injections, blood tests, procedures , and countless nights crying in silence. In 2021, we turned to surrogacy, hoping our miracle would finally come. When we learned our surrogate was pregnant , with triplets , our joy was indescribable. But on August 2nd, 2022, our world crashed again when we were told all three babies had stopped growing. That pain... there are no words for it. I felt completely broken. But deep inside, a small voice whispered , don't give up yet. So I wrote to Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, a woman I had followed online for years. I poured out our story in an email, not sure if she would ever reply ,after all, I lived across the ocean. But to my surprise, she did. And from her very first email, she radiated compassion, warmth, and understanding. Her message began with, "I'm so sorry this is all happening to you :(((" -- and ended with practical, hopeful next steps. A few hours later, another email came: "You absolutely can be my patient." Those words brought me to tears. After years of being told what was wrong with me, here was a doctor who started with possibility. Her signature phrase, "Hot smokes!", always made me smile , her excitement was real, her energy contagious. Dr. Aimee looked deeper, asked the right questions, and treated us like humans , not statistics. Her care blended science, soul, and humor. I knew instantly that I had found the right place, even if it meant traveling from the UK to the U.S. But beyond Dr. Aimee herself, I have to mention two incredible women who made our journey even more special. Shout out to the amazing Sherry Chang , at the time, the billing coordinator. She handled every delay in our international transfers with such grace and kindness. Whenever funds took longer to arrive because of overseas processing, she would gently say, "Please don't worry , focus on your treatment, that's what's most important." She never once made us feel pressured. She made us feel cared for. Her heart for people goes beyond her job , she even welcomed us into her church family, The Rock Church, making us feel seen and loved far from home. And then there's Jamie Walker , whose name will forever be etched in our hearts. She's the one who broke the most beautiful news of our lives: "Congratulations, we're pregnant." I will never forget that moment , the words we had waited over a decade to hear. The tears, the laughter, the disbelief, the joy. It was finally real. And now, here we are , holding our son, Nosazena, our miracle, our answered prayer. Every time we look at him, we remember the journey, the faith, the science, and the love that made him possible. This September 12th, as we celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary with our son by our side, we couldn't stop thanking God , and thanking Dr. Aimee and her amazing team. To Dr. Aimee, for your brilliance, humor, compassion, and the famous "Hot smokes!" that kept us smiling through it all. To Sherry, for your grace, patience, and genuine heart. To Jamie, for being the voice of the miracle we prayed for. You didn't just help us have a baby. You helped restore our faith in humanity, in hope, and in the beauty of never giving up. From the deepest part of our hearts, thank you. With love and eternal gratitude, Voke, En & Zena

Tiffany R.

I fell in love with Dr. Aimee's bedside manner on her podcast, and i was referred to her office by a friend. Dr. Aimee did a great job of explaining things so i understood. I felt secure under her care & i hit the baby jackpot! So in love

Helen B.

I can't say enough how grateful I am for having Dr. Aimee as my doctor for this special journey. Because I know it would not work out had she not been my doctor. I am one of those outliers that require customized treatment plan and intense monitoring. Only Dr. Aimee can do that for me! Because of my insurance benefits, I worked with UCSF as well but switched to Dr. Aimee when UCSF kept failing transfers. I didn't have 100 embryos to burn through so I had to pick a doctor that I think will give my remaining embryos the best shot to implant! So glad I found Dr. Aimee! I will compare them both so you know how amazing Dr. Aimee is! At UCSF, this is what you will get: - Templated process, which won't change much based on each individual's situation - Won't do any additional blood tests/ultrasound monitoring. Their answer was always: "We don't do that here." - When asked why we do XYZ for the treatment plan, their answer was always: "This is per our protocol". - My doctor only saw me once during my very first visit and never saw me again throughout the entire egg retrieval cycle and transfer cycles. It's always the nurses, the care team or the doctor on duty that did all the ultrasounds, etc. - Had to go through the care team to ask the doctor a question and wait a while for an answer, which kinda deterred me from asking more questions. With Dr. Aimee, you will get: - Truly customized treatment plan based on your specific situation. If you need to do 10 monitoring appointments or 10 more blood tests, she will schedule and do them for you to ensure we won't miss anything! - Feel free to ask any questions. You can email her directly and lots of times she replied within like 5 mins no matter it's 7am or 11pm. - She will work with you in a way that makes you feel you understand every step in the treatment plan and feel comfortable about decisions made throughout the process. - She does everything herself! From blood drawing, to ultrasound, to transfer, etc. You will see her during your every visit! Every visit was very efficient and quick! I never had to wait too long and she's always so patient with any questions I had. Over the span of about 6 months, for every visit, I drove a 90-mile round trip, 1 hour each way across 5 major highways in the Bay Area. It was so worth it! Thank you, Dr Aimee!

Genevieve R.

Dr. Aimee is God sent! On 8/27/23 my husband and I welcomed our baby boy into the world. Under Dr. Aimee's care, what we felt like was impossible became possible. We started our baby journey in 2017 and were with a previous fertility clinic that was very cookie-cutter and gave us little to no hope. With multiple rounds of clomid, 1 round of IVF, 1 failed transfer, and 1 chemical pregnancy, my husband and I felt defeated. On Jan 2022, we reached out to Dr. Aimee and immediately, it felt like a breath of fresh air. Our baby journey with Dr. Aimee was seamless as she made herself available even though we new how crazy busy she was. No other health care provider that we know of would answer emails at 11pm. This woman does! She truly set the bar for everyone in the health care industry! She is always up to date with the latest and greatest tests/procedures and ensured we checked all the boxes as we navigate through next steps in our journey. She is very smart, knows her stuff, warm, and does not make you feel alone in the infertility world. When we were at our lowest, Dr. Aimee never gave up on us. She brought our hope to life!

We are Pregnant :-) :-) :-) After our first FET failed with a PGT tested embryo, Dr.Aimee changed the protocol from medicated to modified natural cycle for our 2nd FET and said no other tests are required and that worked. She made sure me and my husband are peaceful through out. After our first FET I took 6 months break from our treatment as my mother was very unwell. When I emailed her after 6 months that we are ready for our next FET, she replied back with in 5 mins saying she is ready and we got this. These are things that makes her different from others. You don't have to think about email communication delays etc.All our appointments are to the point and that is exactly how we like it. With her it is a custom plan suitable for us only. If not for Dr.Aimee I don't think this would have been possible. We graduated from her clinic today :-)

Vlad Z.

TLDR: If anyone can help you overcome infertility issues, it's Dr. Aimee. Our journey with her lead to a successful pregnancy and the birth of our perfect, healthy little girl. Full review: My wife and I were having a hell of a time dealing with fertility issues and getting no useful guidance or real help from our doctors at PAMF/Sutter. They kept telling us "nothing is wrong", "just go home, relax, have a drink and do it", yes I know, super helpful. After a few years of going through the steps in what seemed to be a one-size-fits-all playbook, and getting nowhere with them, we were feeling desperate and started looking into other doctors. We also started looking for people who had bad experiences with PAMF specifically, to see what, if anything, they did after their failed attempts there. Dr. Aimee's name kept popping up in success stories and good reviews, more so than any one other doctor, so we decided to meet with her. From our first meeting onward she treated us with the utmost care, respect, and compassion and delivered bespoke medical care tailored specifically to our challenges and unique situation. She wasn't just running the show, she was physically present every step of the way and was never more than a phone call away. It wasn't easy, no journey like this ever is, but she was there working directly with us every step of the way and it all paid off. On a hope and a prayer, and with all the help and dedication she provided, we now have exactly what we worked so hard to get after all these years, and we would not be here if it wasn't for Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh. Disclaimers (some obvious, others maybe not so obvious): 1. No guarantees can be offered, only your best chance, assuming you and the doctor are a good fit. Leave your superstitions and raspberry leaf tea at the door. This is cutting edge science and that is exactly what will be at the heart of every proposed approach. 2. Overcoming infertility, assuming it can be overcome in your case, rarely happens on the first try. It did not happen overnight for us either. 3. Many insurance policies, ours included, do not cover most infertility treatment. There are so many varied tests, medications, treatments, approaches, etc., that there's no average cost you can be told to help you figure out whether you can afford it or not. Dr. Aimee's staff sat down with us to go over all possible costs based on each treatment plan we devised along the way so we knew what we were getting into. The only surprises we ever faced came from the medication side, which I attribute directly to the big pharmaceutical corporations, not the doctors who administer them. Also, some tests (there were many) can be expensive. 4. Reviewing a doctor on Yelp seems a bit goofy to me, but this was one of the resources that lead us to her, so it seems only fitting to review her here as well.

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Reviews are largely positive. Patients value the individualized care, compassionate bedside manner, and highly responsive communication. Many also mention a supportive staff and successful outcomes.

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Ask the Community - Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD, MPH

Hi there! I am looking into going to dr Amy:) I was wondering if any of you have gone to her for reoccurring pregnancy loss that is un explained and all research tests normal? To then continue in having a baby full term? Thank you!

Hi Kristen! I’d love to help you. I went into fertility medicine to help women with miscarriages. It’s a special interest of mine and something that I’ve done years of award winning research on too. My approach is : diagnosis before treatment. I… 

Any pcos patient had a successful pregnancy after seeing the doctor?

Yes! 2 successful pregnancies actually 😊 I used to think all drs basically must have the same knowledge about these things. I was wrong. Dr. Aimee knows what questions to ask and always has a plan.

I am new to the area and I see that Dr. Aimee has amazing reviews. I also noticed in the "more info" section it says she does not except insurance. Is this misinformation or is it true?

True for visits/exams/IVF but many things like blood tests, genetic tests, meds, a cyst drainage (performed by her) and D&C ( performed by her) was partially covered or totally covered by our insurance. So it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.… 

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“Infertility is a brutal process and I almost didn't have the strength for it, so thank goodness we found her.”

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Spring Fertility - Complimentary chocolates after my egg extraction procedure. So cute

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5.0(9 reviews)
2.9 mi

Dr. Fisher is a wonderful doctor with excellent bedside manner. He goes above and beyond to ensure…read morehis patients are well informed and comfortable. The rest of the staff are kind, patient, and thorough as well. I recently completed my first egg extraction/freezing process and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I plan to complete another round and no longer feel the dreadful anticipation I once did.

I absolutely loved Dr. Fischer and his team. Long story short we considered fertility preservation…read moreas I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I met with MULTIPLE REs and basically interviewed them to see why I should continue with fertility and why I should pick them. I was clear from the start that I wasn't sure if I wanted to harvest eggs and create embryos. I never had the NEED that some women have when it comes to being a mom and I didn't want to go through this process if my chances for success aren't likely. I said I would like my doctor to be very up front and tell me if it looks like it will happen or not. Dr Fischer met with us multiple times before hand and was very informative, he gave me options that others didn't but most importantly he listened to my concerns and was honest in his opinions. Although my surgeon was able to get all the cancer out we were still going to proceed with the protocol for cancer patients. Since I was still apprehensive about having kids at all, on the morning I was supposed to start injections I made my final decision to not pursue IVF. The process isn't easy and since I'm still recovering from surgery I didn't see the value in doing this for the potential for 0-1 embryo. It isn't important enough for me to do IVF and try for nothing. If I would end up with 2 or 3 embryos I would have done it but not for less. Again he was very supportive and said if I wanted to try later I can since I won't be doing chemo and in a year my fertility won't drastically change. Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this team and if I decided to try I would use them.

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RMA Northern California - Danville - RMA Northern California Danville Dr. Alice Shapiro

RMA Northern California - Danville

3.7(3 reviews)
0.7 mi

I've contemplated writing this review for a while now, but I've decided it's important for others…read morewho may be in similar circumstances. RMA was recommended to us by a friend, and after reading every glowing review and doing some research of our own, we decided to save up and schedule our initial appointment. Unfortunately, RMA did not accept our insurance, so we called ahead to confirm exactly how much the appointment would cost out of pocket and what would be included. During our visit, the entire team was friendly and kind--which we appreciated. However, in this industry, it takes much more than friendly staff. Our concerns stem from two major issues. First, they were unable to draw blood during our very first visit. This was a big red flag, as bloodwork is an essential and recurring part of the fertility process. Second, we encountered unexpected hidden fees. While we were told blood would be drawn in-house, we were not made aware that it would be sent to a third party, resulting in a significant additional cost. After two years of trying on our own, we put a lot of time and hope into finding the right clinic to guide us through this emotional, sensitive, and expensive journey. Instead, we left feeling overwhelmed and without the clarity we were hoping for. This experience may be different for those whose insurance is accepted, but if you are paying out of pocket and looking for a more transparent and supportive fertility clinic, I would recommend exploring other options.

I'm currently going through my IVF journey with RMA, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the…read morecare and support I've received. My primary doctor is Dr. Kort in San Francisco, and he has been absolutely amazing. I truly appreciate that RMA allows me to do my weekday monitoring appointments at their Danville location, which is much closer to home. This flexibility has made the process so much easier and more convenient. From the moment I walk in to the Danville location, the front desk staff is always warm and welcoming (I need to get her name because she's been wonderful!). The nurses and doctors at this location are all incredibly kind, professional, and compassionate. A special shoutout to my assigned nurse, Carmela! Carmela has been such a source of comfort and reassurance throughout this process. IVF is such an emotional and challenging journey, and feeling truly seen, heard, and cared for makes all the difference. Since monitoring appointments rotate doctors, I've had the opportunity to see Dr Morin and Dr Shapiro here, and they have been wonderful. From lab work, to ultrasounds.. It's clear that the staff genuinely cares about their patients, and that level of attentiveness is something I appreciate. If you're considering RMA, I highly recommend them. This journey isn't easy, but having a compassionate and knowledgeable team by your side makes all the difference. Thank you to everyone at RMA Danville for making this experience as positive as possible.

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Kaiser Permanente Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility Clinic - 2nd Floor General Medicine

Kaiser Permanente Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility Clinic

1.5(8 reviews)
0.5 mi

The people who assist you here are all 5 stars. Lots of love and care especially Anna the nurse…read moreand Dr. Grossinski.

**I Expected Better from a Fertility Clinic**…read more I never imagined that one of the most exhausting parts of my infertility journey would be trying to get appointments and clear answers from the fertility clinic that was supposed to be helping me. After more than two years of trying to conceive, I turned to Kaiser Reproductive Health hoping to finally make progress toward starting a family. Instead, I've spent months dealing with scheduling difficulties, inconsistent information, and an overwhelming feeling that my concerns are not being taken seriously. My frustrations began with poor communication surrounding my HSG procedure and continued with long wait times for additional testing. I was even given the impression that the expansion of IVF coverage through Kaiser was contributing to the difficulty of securing appointments. While I'm happy more people have access to fertility treatment, patients who have already been waiting deserve timely care too. As I was preparing for my first scheduled saline sonogram, I unexpectedly found out I was pregnant. It was my first pregnancy ever, and after years of infertility, I cannot describe how happy and hopeful my husband and I were. For a brief moment, all the appointments, uncertainty, and disappointment felt like they might finally be behind us. Sadly, I experienced a missed miscarriage. Going through that loss was devastating. When I returned to fertility treatment, I hoped there would be some understanding of how emotionally difficult it was to start this process again. Instead, I found myself right back where I started, struggling to schedule a saline sonogram. Over three menstrual cycles, excluding my pregnancy, I was unable to complete this procedure. I was told appointments were unavailable, later informed that taking birth control would have made scheduling easier, and eventually given additional explanations involving my hCG levels after my miscarriage. I understand that medical precautions are important. What I don't understand is why the expectations and explanations seem to change depending on whom I speak with, or why these requirements weren't clearly communicated from the beginning. What has upset me most isn't even the scheduling itself. It's the way my concerns have been handled. When I tried to explain the repeated difficulties, I felt as though the department was more interested in reviewing what I supposedly should have done differently than acknowledging that its processes might need improvement. At one point, after expressing how much this experience had damaged my confidence in their care, I was simply asked whether I still wanted to proceed with IVF at Kaiser. That response was incredibly discouraging. I wasn't asking anyone to convince me to stay. I was asking them to listen and recognize that something about this experience needed to change. To make matters worse, I contacted another fertility clinic and was able to schedule the same procedure without difficulty. In a matter of weeks, I felt I had made more progress than I had in almost a year with Kaiser. I recognize that fertility clinics are busy and that not every scheduling problem can be avoided. I also understand that medical requirements may change following a miscarriage. But patients deserve clear explanations, consistent information, and genuine compassion when things don't go as planned. Infertility has already taken so much emotional energy from me. I shouldn't have to spend what little energy I have left repeatedly defending my concerns or fighting to move my treatment forward. I'm not writing this review because I expect special treatment or because I believe every staff member has bad intentions. I'm writing it because I worry about how many other patients might be experiencing the same difficulties without feeling comfortable speaking up. People seeking fertility treatment are often carrying years of disappointment, grief, uncertainty, and hope. The last thing they need is to feel dismissed by the people they're trusting with their care. I genuinely hope Kaiser Reproductive Health takes patient feedback seriously and works toward improving its communication, scheduling, and accountability. No one going through infertility or pregnancy loss should feel this unsupported while trying to build a family.

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Cheruba Prabakar, MD - Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery

Cheruba Prabakar, MD - Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery

4.6(61 reviews)
11.6 mi

I do not recommend this clinic from my experience as a patient…read more Poor assessment & clinical management. Waisted time & money going to Lamorinda Gynecology & surgery. Dr. Christianson's first question was if i live in Lamorinda. As a Nurse, I asked how her surgical approach for endometriosis surgery. Her answer was a bit questionable to me being in the field and after research & second opinion at UCSF. That is not the best option I will go for. My endometriosis has improved by 80% with UCSF non surgical recommendation. You only have one set of reproductive organs. The bay area has the best endometriosis doctors in the nation. There are other established programs (Stanford, kaiser, south). It was a mistake to go here because it was close to home.

I highly recommend Dr. Cheruba Prabakar…read more Over the last two years, she has helped me navigate everything from future fertility decisions after having three children, to breast cancer risk given my family history, to now exploring hormone replacement therapy and all of the nuances that come with it. What I appreciate most is that she takes the time to look at the whole picture. When needed, she's connected me with other specialists and helped me build the right team so I could make informed decisions with confidence. I've sought information through various third-party women's health companies, but none have come close to the depth, thoughtfulness, and individualized care that Dr. Prabakar provides. I'm learning that HRT is rarely straightforward, and what will set her apart is how carefully she reviews my history, symptoms, and bloodwork before making recommendations. Her bedside manner is warm, knowledgeable, thorough, and never makes me feel rushed. As a physician affiliated with Northwell Health, she brings a level of expertise and professionalism that has given me tremendous confidence in her guidance. Private care is certainly an investment and a luxury for most, but I genuinely believe Dr. Prabakar saves her patients significant time, confusion, and heartache by helping them make thoughtful decisions from the beginning. I leave every appointment feeling informed, supported, and confident in my next steps. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her in my corner.

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Cheruba Prabakar, MD - Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery - I use the DaVinci Robot for most myomectomies, hysterectomies, and pelvic surgery.

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Stephen Wells, MD - 2014 Office Christmas Party

Stephen Wells, MD

4.6(201 reviews)
10.4 mi

I'm so grateful for everyone at this office and for the care I received through both of my…read morepregnancies. A special thank you to Amanda, who delivered both of my babies! It means so much to me that she was there for both of those incredibly special moments and I'll always be thankful for how caring and supportive she was. Everyone at the office has always been kind and welcoming. The girls at the front desk were always so sweet to my toddler when he came along to appointments with me, which I really appreciated. I've always felt comfortable and well taken care of here, and I'm thankful for the whole team.

I have been a patient of Dr. Wells for more than 10 years and have always considered him an…read moreexcellent physician. He has performed multiple surgeries on me over the years, and I have trusted him with my care. Unfortunately, my recent experiences with the practice have been very disappointing. Over the past year, the office has rescheduled my appointments twice. At my most recent visit, I waited 45 minutes for a routine annual exam. The practice also feels much more impersonal than it once did. I used to feel seen and heard, but that is no longer my experience. I was recently transferred to the RSVP office, where I don't know any of the providers. After being a loyal patient for so many years, I felt more like I was being passed along than cared for. Dr. Wells remains a skilled and compassionate physician, but the office, patient experience, and continuity of care have changed significantly. I hope the practice takes this feedback to heart and remembers the value of long-term patient relationships.

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Nicole A. Jeffrey-Starr, M.D. FACOG - Thanks Dr Star!

Nicole A. Jeffrey-Starr, M.D. FACOG

3.8(15 reviews)
6.8 mi

First, Dr. Starr had moved to PAMF in Dublin, I think Yelp should update this!…read more How should I start? I started to see Dr. Starr in 2011 after I had horrible experiences with another OB in Valley Care. After talking to the office management, they recommended me to switch to Dr. Starr. I instantly felt "She's the right doctor" after my first visit. Out of her busy schedule, she was very patience with me for all my questions. Her wonderful bedside manner just made each office visit pleasant . Through my pregnancy, I had many complications, and she was on top of them. She communicated closely with other specialists about my pregnancy and conditions! On my 6 weeks check up postpartum, she discovered I had my tailbone fractured during delivery. She then referred me to physical therapy and closely monitored my progress on recovering. I was so fortunate to have her as my ob. If she still accepts new patients, I would totally recommend her to everyone who is searching for a great OB.

The pressure around choosing an OBGYN is often minimized by society. We write women off as being…read moredramatic/emotional and that any doctor should be fine. In my opinion obstetrics is probably the most important field in woman's health. It's taken me over one year and a lot of courage to write this review but I feel like what I went through should be shared so that other women deciding on their OBGYN will not have the same result. BED SIDE MANNER I initially wanted to have Dr. Jeffrey-Starr as my OBGYN because of her rave reviews from my neighbor who had a very positive experience with her after a bad experience with her first child. When I first met with Dr. Starr she confronted me with rude comments like why have you seen so many doctors? What is wrong with you? I had seen many doctors due to my endometriosis, it went undiagnosed initially by Dr. Pham who is also at that practice, but later Dr. Beatty (the only doctor I can recommend at that practice) ordered the necessary tests to be able to diagnose it. Every time I asked her questions about my pregnancy she dismissed me as if I was hyper concerned. I thought maybe I was being irrational, given she's done this a thousand times and I have only been pregnant once. She was always in and out of the room after about 5-10 minutes. She would appear visibly annoyed when I asked if I could facetime my husband for the appointment (as this was during the height of COVID) or if I asked if I could go through my list of questions (i.e., is this normal in pregnancy type Qs?) OFFICE FUNCTIONALITY I saw Dr. Starr once every third appointment. She never responded to a single inquiry I had through the online portal, instead it was her office staff who took anywhere from 3-8 days. Her NP would frequently say "that's a Q for Dr. Starr," in which I would never receive any follow through on whether the Q was relayed to her. I consistently waited in the office for my appointment anywhere between 1-2 hours. This is tough for a pregnant woman who is also working. DIAGNOSIS/CARE Because of our infrequency in communication, I didn't really feel like Dr. Starr was my doctor. My saving grace was a family friend who was an OBGYN. I could call her and ask her about symptoms I was having and she would tell me whether they were concerning or not. When she said they were concerning, I went to the ER and got the necessary blood work done. I did end up getting contractions early on and had some symptoms consistent with liver issues (all of these things went undiagnosed) and didn't seem concerning to Dr. Starr. When I was admitted to the hospital due to high blood pressure, I was there for 7 days. The first 72 hours I was induced, on a high amount of pitocin, on an epidural for 4 days, several cervical exams, a serious of high fevers, and very low over sight from Dr. Starr. I had asked Dr. Starr if we should go through a birth plan together, prior to me going to the hospital and she said no. At the hospital, I saw 5 other OBs at the hospital and there was no consistency of care. Finally, I requested a C section after having a very high fever of 102 and my blood pressure shooting up to the 170s. The C section was performed quickly but there was a lot of bickering on the other side of the curtain (overall it seemed like the care team wasn't functioning well together). In the recovery room, I went into septic shock, the rapid response team was called and was transferred to the ICU where my life was literally being saved. There were probably 20-30 different medical professionals buzzing around me, and I didn't see my baby for 3 days after he was born. AFTER CARE Dr. Starr visited me once when I was in the ICU to take my bandages off. I couldn't get an appointment with her for my 6 week post op apt. A different OB said my scar tissue indicates the surgery wasn't performed skillfully. Overall I would not recommend Dr. Starr and actually feel obligated to warn others because the result of having her as your doctor could be fatal.

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Nicole A. Jeffrey-Starr, M.D. FACOG - The day before.

The day before.

Nicole A. Jeffrey-Starr, M.D. FACOG
Nicole A. Jeffrey-Starr, M.D. FACOG - What a relief :)

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What a relief :)

Andromeda Wellness

Andromeda Wellness

5.0(2 reviews)
37.1 mi

I didn't know it at the time, but I desperately needed a chiropractor for my baby when she was…read morefirst born. My daughter has always had quite the temperament and a fiery personality to boot, so if you combine that with general discomfort, possible reflux, and a dairy allergy, you get a confused and tired mom--cue me. I was struggling for 7 months, until I saw some suggestions to look for a chiropractor. I did some research but I was still a bit apprehensive, so I kept looking over and over for a decent chiropractor who specializes with children. I found Dr. Kate Wong and gave her a call, and the rest is history. First thing, how awesome is it that she does house calls? That's the first I've seen for a chiropractor. She was very patient and interactive with my daughter, who has a little bit of "stranger danger" instincts that made some of her appointments a tad difficult. But my daughter would surely but slowly settle into her appointments, and I just regret not being able to have them a lot more often. The few appointments we had really helped our daughter. Believe me, I would have loved to follow the treatment plan to the T, because those appointments really helped my daughter relax and not be so angry and stiff. I could literally feel the difference in holding her after the appointments. Dr. Kate Wong was very flexible and worked with our schedule. She also understood we couldn't do too much because of our budget. Dr. Kate Wong also responded very quickly to any questions or concerns I had regarding my daughter and her health. I also appreciate the small, thoughtful gifts she sent to me, such as some organic nettle tea bags (and a recipe, which was delicious) and small samplings of natural tumeric bars for breastfeeding moms. She's also very knowledgeable on different holistic things, current events, and other referrals. Overall, she's a wonderful and thoughtful chiropractor. We've since moved out of the area, but I really wish she could service all over California!

Dr. Kate is professional, caring and will go above and beyond for the health and wellness of her…read morepatients. She is very knowledgeable and provides high quality care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for chiropractic care. Highly recommended!

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Andromeda Wellness - Prenatal & Postpartum Wellness Check at a home visit

Prenatal & Postpartum Wellness Check at a home visit

Andromeda Wellness - House calls around the bay area

House calls around the bay area

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Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD, MPH - obgyn - Updated October 2026

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