This place is really wonderful. Everyone is always so friendly and supportive. Their philosophy for…read morecare is amazing. My first visit was in 2015 for an IUD. I was on Medi-Cal at the time and the procedure didn't cost me a thing. Not to mention, my physician was amazing. The procedure was completely painless and staff was very caring before and after my procedure. I've come in a few times for various check ups as well and received awesome care and service. I love Women's Community Clinic! I no longer qualify for Medi-Cal and have Kaiser health insurance. While they recommend that patients with private health insurance use it, my insurance is insane and doesn't really help me that much. I need my IUD replaced and my estimate for the procedure was around $1,000. I gave Women's Community Clinic a call to explore other options and they offer them! The woman I spoke to over the phone (I think her name was Sonya? Sonia? Sonja? Maybe Tanya?) was incredibly friendly, helpful, understanding, and informative. By the end of the call, I was set up for an appointment for the very next week where I would get a consult, signed up for a program that would cover the total costs of the procedure, and possibly get the actual procedure done in that same appointment. It was quick and easy and wonderful and I just love this place. Truly what health care should be.

I'm writing this review because they refused to give me a pap smear (yes, this is an OB-GYN…read moreclinic). The nurse practitioner I saw didn't want to perform one on me because I had already had one done two years ago. Apparently, they are only willing to do one every three years. I explained my concerns and made it very clear that I still wanted it done. The nurse practitioner actually left the room and brought in her supervisor, who gave me a lengthy "explanation" as to why I didn't need one. (This after waiting almost an hour for the appointment, which I was on time for.) I was disgusted. I get that this is a clinic, but medical professionals shouldn't brush aside a patient's concerns like this. In the time they spent lecturing me about why I didn't need a pap smear, they could have just done a fucking pap smear. It is totally reasonable for me to want one as a woman in my thirties. Later that week, I went to UCSF, and they performed one on me with no attitude whatsoever. It came back abnormal, so now I am seeking further treatment. I have been in and out of the Women's Community Clinic for over a decade. Something I am regularly struck by is not only their lack of organization, but their complete lack of regard for patient concerns. Don't get me wrong - most staff members are nice and genuinely want to create the illusion of "community" among women. Their actual care, however, is inadequate. They spend more time trying to "erase the stigma" of health issues, rather than actually attempting to treat the problem. I regret the money I have given them. I won't be visiting this clinic ever again.

I love Golden Gate OBGYN! I've been coming here for about 2 years now and have always had fantastic…read moreproviders and experiences. Specifically I've seen Natalia Oviedo-Rojas, Jessica Dyatlov, and Alexis Reiger who are all absolutely fantastic. I have a tendency to get nervous with injections and cervical exams and they are the best with walking me through each appointment and making me feel comfortable and at ease. You definitely have to schedule appointments pretty far in advance, though this doesn't feel abnormal for a doctor's office. I feel very cared for at Golden Gate Obstetrics and will continue coming back!

I came here to see Karen Chu for my annual exam and pap and had a great experience. Office was…read moreclean, the staff was so friendly and timely, and the doctor was kind and attentive. The facility has a lab attached to it so it's very convenient! Not only am I able to do my annual wellness there, but I can complete my bloodwork in the same appointment too. This office does have very strict scheduling guidelines though; you need to give them a deposit of $300 before you come for your first appointment and there's a $100 no show fee from then on out. Still, I think this office is worth the hassle. It's so hard to find a great doctor and office staff who prioritize patient needs. I'm very pleased with my experience and will continue coming back!

We've been patients of Laurel since 2019, and it's insane for me to even think of how long we've…read morebeen there. We were "this is taking a long time to get pregnant but maybe we're just not trying hard enough" in DENIAL folks who "let's just freeze our embryos just in case" turned into a many year journey of infertility treatments to grow our family. We are so blessed and so grateful to Dr. Smikle and our main nurse Kat for all these years of support. We weren't an easy case at all, from my being a traumatized needlephobe hard stick that needs plenty of time to hyperventilate and get distracted from the medical assistants and nursing staff, all the way to Dr. Smikle personally getting my blood... on multiple occasions... To coordinating an out-of-state start-up for reproductive immunology opened (Pregmune by Dr. Andrea Vidali) for my assessment and their interpretation.. To answering all my anxious research throughout the years of all the extra "add ons" that may or may not actually help... To the extended monitoring to 8 weeks because we had a subcorionic hematoma... We are eternally grateful. Our son just turned one year old and we are just flooded with memories of our journey that got us here with the help of Laurel Fertility.

I received excellent care at this clinic, and am happy to recommend Laurel Fertility to anybody who…read moreis experiencing infertility or seeking to grow their family via IVF. Of all the options in SF, I'm so glad that I went with Dr. Smikle in part because he's an amazing, empathetic, friendly, and super knowledgeable specialist, but also because the experience felt much more personal and hand-held than what other clinics had to offer. When you're going through IVF, there are a lot of factors to consider like getting PGA testing done, storing eggs or creating embryos, getting biopsies/tests done on yourself, and managing a lot of medications that are time-sensitive- but none of this felt overwhelming while I was a patient at Laurel Fertility. My friends' experience at larger clinics and teaching hospital clinics sounded very impersonal, where they would receive (good) care but from lots of different practitioners (rarely the same one twice) and they weren't able to develop a 1:1 relationship with their doctors or nurses/phlebotomists. However at Laurel things were different, and you get to know your doctor as well as the clinic staff over time, and they really root for your success. The staff are there to comfort you when things are stressful or difficult, which is unfortunately a pretty common feeling when you're going through infertility treatments. It was truly an amazing feeling to 'graduate' from this clinic after a successful embryo transfer, and I'm thankful to Dr. Smikle and the staff at Laurel Fertility for their compassionate and professional care.

Dr Cabrera is so chill, even quoting comedienne Ali Wong! I have seen her twice now and have never…read morefelt rushed but was also seen in a timely manner (how is this possible?). She makes the process feel very "normal" and even allows you to confide about your personal romantic relationship, which is definitely NOT even her job. Initially, I couldn't get an appointment until 2 months out, but the office called me with a cancellation. I left Dr Cabrera's office with a smile on my phase and more optimistic about the future. Wow! If you are seeking a true caregiver who wants to help you out, who is incredibly patient, kind and understanding, look no further. I feel so fortunate that she was accepting new patients a year ago (seems like now that's not the case). If she opens up again, do try to get her to see you!

Over two weeks ago my wife found Dr Cabrera's information in the directory of our insurance company…read moreand that her and the office she's associated with, Sutter Health OB/GYN main office, were accepting new patients. We were quite impressed with her background and her 5 star reviews on Yelp. There are some 1 star reviews and they were primarily due to terrible front office support experiences. Well, here's another one. After completing the forms online to transfer my wife's medical records from her previous doctor, it was apparently received by Dr Cabrera's office but we had to call them to confirm. They acknowledged they did received the records but didn't let us know even though they received it 48 hours ago. They then said we should expect a call to set up the first appointment. Nothing happened. That was last week. This week, my wife calls them to follow up on the call that never happened and Debra, said that they actually are not taking any new patients due to the Covid-19 situation. Why didn't she (or they) tell us that last week? So I call back again today and spoke to Debra and had the following questions: * Did they actually receive the transfer records? * Why were we not informed that they were not taking new patients? It took a while to get "non-attitude" answers. So cutting to the chase, Debra, had such poor office/communication etiquette. She comes off irritated, abrupt, and basically non-caring. Definitely not the kind of persona a professional medical office should have representing the group. It's too bad, we were looking forward to having Dr Cabrera as my wife's doctor. She seems like a brilliant, thoughtful, and caring doctor. I'm sure that when Debra, reads this review her attitude will be "whatever", "who cares". So disappointing.

Dr. Hsiao was the surgeon on call when I had to have surgery for my ectopic pregnancy which…read moreincluded removing the Fallopian tube where the embryo was stuck. It was a chaotic and crazy moment because I had gone in for my 8 week first pregnancy appointment and instead I had to terminate the pregnancy bc it wasn't viable and via surgery. We didn't have time for a second opinion and it would've been futile bc the embryo was not in the uterus and the risk of internal bleeding was high. Dr. Hsiao was calm and confident - she is a skilled surgeon and left very small marks to minimize the surgery scars. I would highly recommend her for anything - too bad she doesn't deliver babies anymore. Thank you Dr. Hsiao!

I trust the medical judgment of Dr. Hsaio. She has the qualities I seek in a physician which…read moreinclude Integrity, skill, and compassion. She takes the time to answer my questions, even complex ones.

I have been seeing her since we moved to San Francisco when I was 5-mo pregnant 4 years ago. I just…read morehad another baby last September. She's AMAZING. I have no bad things to say about her. She's very knowledgable, super friendly and extremely easy to talk to (even when you are half naked). She made my both pregnancies feel so easy, even though when they were not. I almost went into labor with my first one when I was 32-week pregnant, stayed in the hospital for 4 days and was bring put on moderate bed rest after that for 4 weeks or so. She made everything so stress-free even in such a stressful situation. Yes, I agree with other reviews that the appointments can feel rushed sometimes especially when they are running late in the later part of the day. But whenever I had questions, Dr Yee always spent time answering them with great patience. So besides some casual, non-medical related chat, are appointments really rushed? I don't think so, at least as a patient, you are still receiving great treatment and all the information you need to get or are interested in.

I had a great experience delivering my second baby with Dr. Yee. I was especially thrilled that she…read morewas there on-call in the hospital when I delivered my baby in 2017 as well. It was a special time. Because Dr. Yee is so personable, she always makes things in the exam room extremely comfortable. I'm glad that I was able to reconnect back to her office after so many years. I really meant to but kids really do get in the way of self care sometimes. The nurse who helped me was very nice as well. It's a great office overall, and from start to finish they're always professional and attentive to your very needs. Sending a sincere thank you for your kindness and care.

After a scheduling snafu, I was booked for a routine check-up with Dr. Farner…read more Spoiled as I was having Dr. Holly Holter look after my care for years until she retired, I managed expectations. I mean, who could be as excellent as the good Dr. Holter? Turns out it's Dr. Farner, that's who. Dr. Farner did a very thorough background of my medical history and was calm and reassuring throughout my exam. She listened carefully to my questions and gave me answers. Sitting in a paper gown you feel a bit vulnerable. Dr. Farner put me at ease immediately. I'm very happy I'm a new patient in her practice. I highly recommend Dr. Farner if you're looking for a new OB/gyn or looking to switch to a doctor you're more comfortable with.

I had the most unpleasant experience trying to schedule an appointment to replace my Mirena today…read more I have had a Mirena for 5 years. The GYN who put it in gave a card with a date in it to remind me to get it replaced in 5 years. I told my PCP I've had it for 5 years and wanted to get it replaced. She agreed now was a good time. The Mirena website itself says 5 years is a good time to start consider replacing it. But Dr. Farner's receptionist said they would not replace it until the 7 years had expired. How unreasonable. They are not paying for the IUD. It doesn't go in their bodies. This arbitrary decision denying me agency over my own body is simply the most preposterous encounter I have had with a doctor's office in years. Why they choose to operate this way, why they don't read the Mirena website first hand, why they think they get to decide how I handle my reproductive health, I could never understand. I will get a referral to a new doctor, who can read the Mirena website and respects my autonomy. I would never recommend them to anyone.

Dr Ulrich provides a level of care that is far and above almost any other doctor I've seen over…read moremany decades. Many doctors give quality care. Still others deliver highly experienced and knowledgeable care with skilled decision making. But Dr Ulrich goes even a step beyond that. She employs the full force of her many years of depth of practice and excellent judgment to wholeheartedly advocate for her patients and serve as a true expert partner in helping them build a strategy and support systems for their health. At a time when many excellent OB-GYNs are getting caught in a storm of systemic obstacles to practicing quality care, you should walk, not run, if you have the opportunity to be a patient of Dr. Ulrich.

Dr Mary Ulrich is the best ObGyn I've ever had. She was my care provider during my first pregnancy…read moreand if I were to have another baby, she'd be the doctor I'd go to all over again. She has the best bedside manner, never made me feel rushed or judged when I asked her my many questions, is very proactive in providing information and recommendations, and made me feel like I'd be okay no matter what. She's an amazing doctor!!