I lost a week on getting a severely life-impairing issue treated because they couldn't be clear about who they accepted as patients. Day 1: My doctor sends in a referral Day 2: I check to see that the office received the referral. They say they won't know until corporate passes it on, in 7-10 days. Day 4: my doctor starts trying to check in with them, because "it's not that weird for faxes to get lost" Day 6: they tell my doctor that they don't accept outside referrals so it is impossible to see me. read more

The problem is not Dr. Greenberg, it is Sutter Health! I tried to make an appointment. It took ages. By the time I got one, they said "he is retiring" and not accepting new patients. Not true. He QUIT! He is not that old...... He sent a message recommending someone another Sutter Doctor with one of five rating. I am sure it did not come from him. Sutter Health gets worse every day. read more

I have never left a review for a medical personnel, however I had to leave a review for Dr. McClintock Greenberg and his colleagues at AHI Solutions. I had a sleep study conducted February 2019 and received my results when?....... DRUM ROLL...... THIS MORNING. I have been calling this office for months, it has been more than a year since my study was conducted. 1 year and 7 months to be exact. I needed these results to clear me for a surgical procedure that I need and it took them 1 year and 7 months to give me the results!?!!?? How is that possible!?!? This is beyond unprofessional. Everytime I called the Sutter Health number and got in touch with someone, they told me that they didn't see my test result information on their system. This was beyond frustrating as I needed this test for a procedure that I have to do. So because of this, the date of my procedure was put off.... 1 year and 7 months later!!!!! This morning I called (ONCE AGAIN!!!) and spoke to a lady who told me that she would search for my name. About 10-15 minutes later she calls me back and said that she found me in the system and that she would be in touch with my surgeons office to fax over the results. She also emailed the results to me. This all happened in a span of 30 minutes or less. I believe the lady's name is Luyen. So thank you Luyen, for doing something in 30 minutes that the rest of your colleagues could not do in the last 1 year and 7 months. Which was sending my results to my surgeons office for clearance. Seeing that it took her just under 30 minutes to figure this out and I had been calling for SOOO SOOO LONG, I just HAD to leave this result. On another note: it is almost impossible to get an appointment in a specific timeframe. His office is busy and overbooked (as you can see from some of the other reviews.) I had to wait more than 3 months for my appointment with him and then another year and 7 months for the results. read more

He sat there looking bored while I told him I've been struggling to breathe for months. He asked some generic questions from a list and then told me to go somewhere else. No opinion on what I might be suffering from. I was billed 500 dollars for his time. Wonderful. I ended up going to 3 different doctors (licensed MDs, not alternative medicine or anything) and telling them my problem. They all arrived at the same diagnosis, which was later confirmed through testing. Greenberg missed what the others were able to figure out based on the exact same information I had given him. That should tell you all you need to know tl;dr the out of pocket rate is higher than average and the quality of care is lower than average (in my experience at least) read more

Kinda arrogant, and now he quit his practice, which explains his seeming bored and disconnected. Looking for another pulmonologist in an area, which is low on pulmonologists. read more

I really like Sutter and pretty much all the support staff I've met. Dr. Greenberg was truly knowledgeable and efficient. The staff are also really great. The only problems I've had are with external referrals. Even then the Sutter Office here was supportive and really seemed to care. My review of the referral is forthcoming. The first referral was sent in October. I finally have an appointment on January 29. read more

kind and well qualified but extremely hard to reach. i left him after 4 and a half years. i should have been given a med 3 years earlier. also, he was supposed to have given me some important tests that he neglected to do. last straw!! i tried to get a med renewed since 1/2/24 with daily faxes, phone calls, emails and 'myhealth' online. finally, after i had run out of a med his nurse responded on 1/19/24. i have been sleepless and coughing a lot. to go 'cold turkey' off this med. can cause severe withdrawal symptoms. enough! read more

I saw Dr. Greenberg for a longstanding sleep (so I thought) related issue. While it's true, he's in great demand, he did take a great deal of time to listen to my concerns and symptoms. In the end, he indicated that my overwhelming fatigue was not related to my sleep apnea. While many physicians have assumed this was the mother of all health symptoms, it turns out there's something else wrong. Bottom line, don't give up before ruling out all other medical conditions. Find competent and compassionate care givers, who really listen to you and are willing to review test results and equipment. read more

Thank you so much for seeing me today for my annual sleep apnea review. I appreciate your professionalism and your candor. May you have a smooth transition to your new offices in Berkeley! Thank you again! I highly recommend your services. See you next year! read more

He's a great practitioner- kind and knowledgeable. Dr. McClintock-Greenberg is a pleasure to work with - definitely a partner in your health. He adjusted my machine so it works perfectly now. read more

Great doc. Great staff. Dr. McClintock-Greenberg gave me a guided tour of my multiple pre- and post-trauma lung CTs. I left feeling safe and confident in his diagnosis. read more

After a two month bout of respiratory distress and a hospitalization, I was finally referred to Dr. Greenberg. What a wonderful doctor! Dr. Greenberg really LISTENED to me and asked questions about what I had been experiencing. He also educated me on the symptoms I was experiencing and why they were occurring. Dr. Greenberg also took the time to demonstrate the proper use of my inhaler! By the end of my appointment I had a lot more information about what was going on AND the medication he prescribed has allowed me to breath freely again!!! Thank you Dr. Greenberg!! read more

I've had a great experience with Dr. Greenberg. I've seen him several times over the course of a year for an ongoing issue we're trying to figure out, and I appreciate his collaborative nature. Dr. Greenberg is super easy to talk to, and listens very carefully to what you have to say. He takes diligent notes, and is interested in understanding the big picture of how symptoms that may not be lung-related all come together. He takes a very collaborative approach to medicine, and I really do feel like he wants to help me figure out what's going on. We're taking a trial & error approach and will keep problem-solving the issue; this makes me feel like I'm not alone in this journey. Yes, it takes a long time to get an appointment with Dr. Greenberg, and yes, it can be a challenge to get a hold of him via the messaging platform. Those are more so issues with our healthcare delivery system though, and are honestly an issue with every specialist I have seen. Sutter just doesn't employ enough specialists, so they're overloaded. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Dr. Greenberg as a pulmonologist. read more

I would not recommend seeing Dr. McLintock-Greenberg. He is SO busy that he has no time to follow up with his patients. I've been waiting more than 2 months to have him review a procedure he recommended I do. I've called his office 9 times so far and pleaded to have him call me for a 5 minute conversation about my results. Not heard from him yet.... He should be ashamed of himself ! read more

Both my husband and I saw Dr. Greenberg and we couldn't be happier with the time and attention he gave us. He is pleasant and professional, cordial and thorough. We are so grateful to have found him. read more

Dr. McClintock-Greenberg is so patient (yes, a medical pun) yet firm with my aging mother who can be a handful if not wrangled correctly. He is straightforward and very informative which really helps my brothers and I assist with her treatment plan. He coordinates well with her other physicians to make sure he is properly feeding information back to them to provide a treatment plan. I actually am less anxious about taking her to her appts. there at his office because I know I have the support of his staff and his personal guidance. Office is clean and organized which helps to reduce incidents of "wanderlust" like mother has at times (that's another story to be Yelped later...). Thanks Dr. McClintock-Greenberg! read more

Dr. McClintock-Greenburg was very thorough during my new patient evaluation. He spent the time gathering my history, giving me his professional guidance and I left feeling confident in his care. Additionally all the staff were extremely professional, pleasant and efficient. I would highly recommend this office. read more

Dr Greenberg is super smart, friendly, patient and careful. He takes time to really listen to your symptoms and actually does research on the spot to check on the most current data when appropriate. I feel lucky to have been referred to him and give him 2 thumbs up without reservation. read more

My mom has been coming to Dr. Greenberg for a long time. She is 66 years old and had been smoking since the age of 12. With Dr. Greenbergs expertise my mom cut back from two packs of ciggs to 1, and now she has stopped smoking. Dr. Greenberg always shows great care and concern for my mom. He listens to her issues and needs, and is very accomodating. He always finds a solution and/or plan that is conducive to her lifestyle. He has never been condescending, negative or rude. For all his efforts we thank him. Dr. Greenberg greatest doctor ever. Please see him for any and all pulmonary needs. He is awesome. read more

Greenberg might be an OK doc, but he's irresponsible. He's been impossible to get in to see on less than 5-6 weeks notice even tho I've been a patient for many years & am now sick.His MA, Nicole, tells me to "go to the hospital." In response to "Is that what he tells all his sick patients to do?" she said "yes, unless he can squeeze you in, which he can't." Earlier, when I complained to him about this happening before, Greenberg told me if it happened again to email him. I did this on 6/19. He responded "I'll call you Wed or Thurs(1-2 days later) but never called. Any responsible doctor, If his patient load is such that he can no longer manage it, would give patients notice that he must drop them. It's irresponsible, if not negligent, to abandon them with no notice or any time for them to get another doctor before they'r urgently sick.. read more

After being seen by half a dozen specialists, Dr. Greenberg was the only one to diagnose a condition I had, and he treated it and followed up well. It was literally a life-saving diagnosis, and I'm grateful for his care. read more

The best doctor I have ever encountered. I think he was even happier than me that I did not have lung cancer. I still need surgery but he has put me in the best hands of a skilled surgeon. Can't say enough about this man read more

Dr Greenberg saved my Dad's life. My Dad went into the hospital for a heart attack, where he was promptly and expertly treated with a stent. Unfortunately, he was then given some medication which caused him to have an allergic reaction and impacted his ability to breath. Several days and many doctors later, there was still no clear understanding of what was going on. My Dad was on the verge of needing to be put on a full-blown breathing machine, which he was refusing. My Dad was seriously considering leaving the hospital and going into hospice. Dr Greenberg was called onto the case and immediately and correctly identified the drug he was being given as the cause of the breathing problem. Upon understanding the root cause we were able to take the right steps towards recovery. Dr Greenberg literally saved my Dad's life. We will forever be indebted to Dr Greenberg and deeply grateful for the excellent medical care we received from him. If you want to see a doctor who commands real mastery of his craft, who can think critically about complex situations and identify correct root causes and next steps, see Dr. Greenberg! read more

Don't fault the dr just because some members of his staff might be incompetent he is a great dr and I wouldn't go anywhere else

I saw Dr Greenberg for a lung problem. I went through a lot of testing and put my confidence in his care. After several months of not getting better I got a second opinion on Dr Greenbergs testing and treatments. He was all talk but no substance. His diagnosis of my lung problem was flat out wrong. He was arrogant and full of himself and downright nasty. NOT a good physician and a little bit creepy. Stay clear of this one. read more

Yes, Dr. Greenberg is hard to see. He is so popular and I understand why. I had periocarditis and no one could diagnose it. Several doctors had no idea why I had severe chest pain and felt like I was having a heart attack. Dr. Greenberg heard me breathing and in 5 minutes he said, BINGO. I got it. He identified it by the sounds. Pure educated intuition? Besides being brilliant, he is very personable and down to earth. read more

Competent physician, no problem. However, unless you'd like to be taken advantage of financially ($610.00 for an initial 20-25 min. consultation), then I 'd steer clear of his office & Sutter Health. Despite trying to resolve the billing issue for over six months with him, his office, and Sutter Health, all I got was repeatedly stonewalled. He was either unable to assist me (or chose not to, I'll never know in all probability, even after his personal assurance that he would). Blue Shield was of no help either and couldn't have cared less. All the parties hid behind the cloak of "coding" for the visit and how it was correct (even though I got a couple of Sutter personnel to admit that it was inherently inaccurate for the type of service I received and that it would be subsequently changed this upcoming year but that unfortunately, the timing for me was that I was out of luck). By the way, two other physicians (for sleep apnea) in the area that I checked for were about 1/3 the rate I was levied. CAVEAT EMPTOR! read more

I've written previous reviews of Dr. McClintock-Greenberg, and they've continually said the same thing - doctor is fantastic but scheduling sucks. I've made my complaints loud and clear - and they've listened! In my last three visits, Dr. M-G has asked me specifically if I've had any troubles with appointments (I hadn't) - I'm glad to know he cares about that side of things too. I see in other posts complaints about how busy he is and how he doesn't have time to squeeze in appointments, and I think that's true - before my last appointment, he told me to come back in two months, I waited a month before trying to make an appointment and then couldn't get in again for two months more. Still, I don't think that's as much the fault of the doctor as the reality of the medical network he's part of - he's responsible for many many patients. While he's in with me, I always feel like I have his full attention, he listens well, asks good questions, and I never feel rushed or like he has another appointment to run off to. Whenever you can get in to see him, you'll be glad you did. read more

When I first met Dr. McCllintock-Greenberg I thought he was a very caring and organized physician. He later ordered some tests and prescribed some medication. He told me he was anxious to know if the medication helped me. He encouraged me to make a follow- up appointment for the next month. But he also wanted me to contact him in two weeks about the medication and leave a message with his assistant, Nicole if he wasn't available. I did just that! After my fourth call was ignored his assistant, Nicole snapped at me saying, "Well, I can't just make him call you." After noting her attitude and the way the doctor ignores his patients I decided that Dr. McClintock-Greenberg was not the type of doctor I wanted dealing with my health issues. Perhaps his practice is doing well and doesn't need any more patients. If that is the case he should let that be known. My time is just as precious as his. If he wasn't interested in helping me he should have said just that and maybe recommended someone else better. I would have appreciated the honesty rather than wasting my time. read more