I think that this is a good doctor's office once they are willing to see you but there are serious roadblocks to getting an appointment before you are 10-12 weeks pregnant. He is the only OB/GYN in Sonoma and will not see patients before the embryo will show up on an ultrasound. I really wanted was to talk to someone about being pregnant for the first time, ask some questions and get reassurance.
If you are willing to live in the limbo of not knowing anything for two and half months in order to deliver in Sonoma then this office will work for you. It left me feeling worried and upset- not how I wanted being pregnant to feel! If you think you would feel similarly then I would try a Sonoma midwife or an OB/GYN in Napa, Petalum, or Santa Rosa that will see you at the standard 8 weeks or let you speak to a nurse earlier.
UPDATE- After making it to 20 weeks I've found that this doctor does a good job but the office staff does not. They berated me for not getting a round of blood tests that were over 2k out of pocket, out of network. The communication is poor and I often am surprised by what they tell me to do at the last minute.
"Oh no, this appointment is NOT your 20 week ultrasound appointment. You need to call the hospital for THAT appointment. We don't do that." "You will only get two ultrasounds during your pregnancy, so don't bother to bring your husband to other appointments". My husband has missed 3 other ultrasounds. I guess the front desk is just a bossy lady who doesn't necessarily know what the heck actually goes on in the room with the doctor. I wish I had an OB office that made me feel good about my pregnancy instead of crappy every time I call or have an appointment. I guess that is the price you have to pay to deliver at Sonoma Valley Hospital. read more