My Dr. retired and recomended Dr. Bhat. She would not give me the bio identical hormone cream I had been on for years. She prescribed an estrogen patch and now one of my breasts has fibrous tissue. I am no longer on the patch. I have seen Dr Anita a couple of times, now I only talk to a PN and they don't like you coming into office in person just video appointments. I recently had a fall and asked for som pain meds, I was out of town and was told someone would call me. It's been 6 days and no call. I ended up going to Emergency which they should have told me to do if they could not help me. I do no recommend this Giva health, Dr. Anita Bhat, MD that have multiple offices throughout the bay area and just want to get you in their system to make money and prescribe you medications. I am more into natural medicine and nutrition, and common sense! I am in the process of finding a small practice that can help me with my health care needs! read more

I been going Dr. Anita Bhat for last 3 years. I was only seen by her the doctor- 1 time. Rest of the time was either by PA & Video calls. Its seems like you are number in their pond, very low patient care. Its all about the money. I been wanting to change. read more

They dont answer phone calls. Left several messages and takes a while to get a call back. They use to be a good clinic 3 yrs or more ago when Dr Naras Bhat used to run the clinic in Concord. Its sad that Dr Naras Bhat is semi retired and the clinic change a lot. read more

Dr. Anita Bhat was nice but the customer service is terrible. They don't answer the phone! A very rude person from an answering service does and I have NEVER gotten a call back. I've called four times. This place is not worth the trouble. read more

I've b a patient of hers since 2014 she and her staff are excellent at what they do. she is kind to me every time and goes over my blood tests with me so I understand why she orders tests. I'm 67 yrs old and have many medical issues and she is the first to recognize what my issues are and act on them. Others Drs have just blown me off but not Dr. Bhatt. I don't know what the negative reviews are all about but they're wrong. read more

I'm a Sutter employee. This doctor is on the Sutter website stating that she takes new patients. I made an initial appointment on March 22. I was only able to do a video appointment for an initial visit. The doctors do not want you in the office the person who scheduled the appointment did not tell me, she was referring me to another Doctor Who is not listed on the Sutter website. I am unable to research this doctor and the people who organize the reservations. Ryan and I think her name is Anita. We're short and unhelpful. I do not recommend going to this place using any of the doctors underneath the Jiva health system. I specifically want a doctor specialized and menopause and thyroid dysfunctions which I stated in the beginning and was given a Doctor Who can't even pronounce her last name. I'm frustrated and disillusioned with the process of finding a new doctor that can help me. read more

I was charged $123 more trough a COLLECTING company! I had to pay to avoid problems. this office does not keep good records of paying for services. my copay should be $35 and that was what I paid on my phone visit. not even in person I only saw Dr. Bhat one time the rest was was via phone not even video call. read more

Update (from 2018 to 2023): I've had to find a new PCP -- and downgraded this review from four-stars to one- which sadly seems to track with the most recent reviews. TL;DR: Imagine telling your doctor's office (that you've had a multi-year repationship with) that you've recently been diagnosed with stroke-level hypertension only to be told that they can get to you in two months... :/ ... We avoided all doctors since COVID (early-2020) because we were asked to -- we never got sick and didn't want to burden the system. Good on us, right? Fast forward 2.5 years to late-2022. During a routine colonoscopy, it was discovered that I had stroke-level hypertension (190/85 at the highest while resting) the same week my father went into hospice (it was a bad week). I immediately called Dr. Bhat's office for an appointment. I was told that -- since I had not been seen as a patient in the last two years that I'd need to be re-admitted as a new patient -- and the earliest appointment was two months away. Needless to say, this was upsetting and I expressed urgency, but no dice. This spiraled into other panics and concerns which was undoubtedly great for the situation. I eventually went to Urgent Care a few days later and they got me hooked up with the residency clinic at JMH which has been great. On top of the S2 hypertension, they discovered high sugar and cholesterol (and low thyroid) which has been a fun ride, but I feel I'm in good hands. I wish I could have gotten this sorted out with Dr. Bhat (esp the low thyroid as she's an endo), but that ship sailed. While Dr. Bhat is smart, caring, proactive, and otherwise a great doctor, the infrastructure that surrounds this care is severely lacking. She's still a 4/5 star doctor, but you have to consider the whole experience. They've grown as a business... which is fine ' but it seems far more like a McClinic than a PCP now. Their billing was always terrible about getting charges straightened out which we were able to overlook at the time, but now it all tumbles together into a bad-back-end situation. If you have the time to wait for an appointment, or you are looking for their diet- or sleep-clinic, you might be OK (this seems to be the new for-profit angle of their business), but if you're looking for a PCP doctor that you can count on, you might look elsewhere. Again, one you get to see Dr. Bhat, it's great... but that seems more or less unlikely in 2022/23 which is a shame. I mean, great for their bottom line, but bad for legacy patients. read more

I've been trying to call and schedule an appointment for over two weeks now; every time I call I get an answering service but never a call back. It's absolutely ridiculous read more

I'm so frustrated with the office in Walnut Creek. My sons health is deteriorating rite before my eyes. I'm constantly having to call for nurses notes/paper work to be faxed over so I can get his pump supplies. I have had to call the office several times and it littlerly takes weeks. Because they don't send it over rite away or a page is missing when they finally do send it. Happens all the time. It's always something! Then to have to explain why he should have insulin pens in detail was another thing. I couldn't believe It. Duh, in case he is somewhere and his pump stops working. When I know I have to call the office my stomach gets in knots. Who ever answers the phone knows nothing about how things work. read more

Terrible customer service, impossible to contact with your doctor, completely ignore. I choose doctor Anita Bhat as my physician. I sow her only once at my first appointment. Every time I have appointment, during three years, I see or speak with a different doctors. My copay is $25 but every time I have appointment, they billed me $ 50 as for specialist. And every time during all this three years , I have to proof that it's not specialty appointment. They refuse resend to my insurance a right ID code for physical billing. It's more frustration than help. Now, I am trying to reach Anita but it seems impossible. I did try to send her massage through mychart but there no option to contact my doctor. I am going to change my doctor, can't deal with this anymore. read more

My experience is with Anita Bhat. My feeling is that if you are only looking for a place to check your lab range and get you out the door quickly, then that is exactly what they do. She has no real understanding of supplements or how they may or may not affect the thyroid. I have Hashimotos and I was taking a new supplement, Pycnogenol, to manage perimenopause. I noticed my thyroid was feeling tender but I thought I could be getting sick. I had an appt. with Anita, I asked about this supplement. She claimed ignorace to supplements. I mentioned it was not supposed to have an estrogen effect. She agreed it should be OK to take but noted my thyroid was inflamed and I had a nodule presenting. I stayed on the supplement because I thought it was helping manage my hot flashes and symptoms but within the month the inflamation is was causing in my thyroid prompted my right eye's vitreous to detach at age 48, usually happens at 70 . I now live with right eye issues. Mind you, there are only ~ 7 supplements that persons with Hashimotos should not take that she hasn't bothered to learn. She was AMAZED at the recovery of my thyroid after I went off the supplement without the slightest light bulb of connection for her. Hashimotos patients also often deal with slow digestive motility. I recently had an issue with intense biliary pain and I knew that we'd decreased my T4 medicine which can slow motility. She did not clearly state to me that we couldn't go back to my old increased dosage if my thyroid numbers were still in the range so I was upset over it and I'd been trying to increase my dose back up over a few days. So I was in 1) in a lot of pain and 2) out of sorts from increasing my med. My internist thought I could go back to the dosage. So I was venting my frustration with her over the decreased medication, which she didn't associate to my biliary issue. She told me to get Tertiary care at the hospital. I told her I might go find a new endocrinologist because I was upset over this and SHE DROPS ME. After over 6 years at her office. So now I'm dealing with an issue and looking for a new Endcrinologist. IF YOU HAVE HASHIMOTOS - please check out Izabelle Wentz and go get an Integrative or Functional medicine doctor. You'll get more help and guidance there. Turns out my digestive issues are very common with Hashimotos patients and so I'm trying to work through it now while I wait for my appt with a new Endocrinologist who hopefully will have better knowledge and EMPATHY for their patients. read more

Anita Bhat took over my endocrine care from my retired doctor Stephen Lewis in Concord. I do not have a pancreas, most of my stomach and intestine due to multiple tumors - and had a Whipple procedure 1999. I needed extensive care unlike most diabetics who only need insulin and scheduled blood work. I have tried to explain this to Anita Bhat on several occasions, asking for blood work, asking for endoscopies and colonoscopies and GI care, to no avail. For three years my health has deteriorated because of her negligence. THANK GOD!!! I found another Dr. who actually cares to do their job and now I'm in the process of getting my numbers back in order. I had many tests done over the past few weeks including blood transfusions because of very low numbers. If you want good care, DONT come here. read more

Not very happy with the care here. They seem to be very money focused and uncaring. Dr. Bhat left the room after talking with me, and I could here her saying the exact same thing to the person in the room next to me. She has a script that she says to each patient. It's also a very dirty, run down building. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS OFFICE FOR DIABETIC CARE. They are terrible. This review is for Jyoti Bhat. Have been waiting over a month to have them call into my insurance and verify my medical necessity for an insulin pump so I can order my supplies from Medtronic. My labs were completed and everything. They've been sitting on the forms and all they have to do is fax these over to my insurance so I can get my supplies. When you call in the receptionists refuse to allow you to speak to the doctor and/or the doctor does not want to talk to you. I average being on hold for about 10-15 minutes with each call and I've called in 3 times now. This final call they finally confirmed they have the forms and will fax them over...so...THEY HAD THE FORMS ALL ALONG! Going to call into my insurance company and make sure they receive a negative rating from me as well. This office is old, dingy and dirty. It's mainly a clinic for weight-loss, so I was probably in the wrong place to begin with. Coming from being a lifelong Kaiser patient (I have a new job that doesn't provide Kaiser) and this was the first place I went do. Definitely not going back. read more

I have been recommended to Dr. Bhat by my primary physician and I was not impressed with her expertise, nor insight into the symptoms and diagnosis. She ordered bunch of labs, told me what the results are (fyi I saw those online) and never provided any insight into how to prevent symptoms that I was experiencing. Also she is notoriously late. My first visit she was 30 mins late and my second visit she was 40 mins late- totally disrespectful of patient's time. Do not waste your time here read more

This review on Dr. Anita Bhat MD is my opinion of my experiences and interactions with her and her office staff. Dr. Bhat walked into the room and never once looked directly at me even while introducing herself. She sat the entire time looking over all of my paperwork while I explained that my regular and naturopathic doctors had gone as far as they could and that I had had all the standard test and still couldn't find out why I was so sick. I explained that my health had become so bad that my daily quality of life was severely compromised and was still declining. Dr. Bhat said she would do extensive testing and be able to see what the problems where if there were any. When I got home I looked over the lab slip and noticed that every test requested were all the same test that my regular doctors had already done many times. I called the office and asked if two additional tests could be added that my Naturopathic doctor recommended. I wanted aldosterone levels and an ATCH Stimulation Test. Both are standard test any endocrinologist would know in their treatment of patients. Dr. Bhat had NO idea what the ATCH Stimulation Test was or how to order it. She actually had her staff call around to find out. The staff at this office are very nice, caring and really did try hard and were very professional. The ATCH test was done incorrectly the first time and when I asked to have it done correctly they told me that the results of the other blood tests had came in and that they where all normal and that Dr. Bhat felt I didn't really need the ATCH test. I was basically dismissed. I DEMANDED that it be done again. After the second ATCH Stimulation Test I cancelled my follow up appointment with Dr. Bhat and got the results through another doctor. The test showed that I was indeed sick and in need of treatment. I understand that I cancelled my appointment but I am still floored that I have never received a call from Dr. Bhat telling me that the results showed that there is a real health issue and that I needed treatment in order to get well. I ended up finding a wonderful endocrinologist in Lafayette where I not only was heard but started on a treatment plan. In my opinion Dr. Bhat is not a true healer. read more

Today was my 6th appointment and I'm glad Dr. Anita Bhat listened to my concerns and doubled up my thyroid meds dose and gave me birth control to see if that will lower my testosterone. Overall I'm a happy patient. read more

I've been seeing Anita Bhat for about 3 years now. I used to live down the street in Concord, which was incredibly convenient, but moved out to Brentwood a year ago. I've tried multiple doctors out here to no avail - it's a pain to drive the 35 minutes to her each way, but it's worth it. Her bedside manner is not for everyone. She's very direct and no-nonsense. She will not sugar coat things for you. She's efficient. Those are all things I appreciate and expect from my doctors. She is not afraid to run bloodwork, which is something that blows my mind and I've encountered with other doctors. I KNOW my body. It's my body. I know when things aren't right. She understands this to a T. I have to fight others to get simple bloodwork done; doctors who want to see how you feel in two weeks and make another appointment. No thanks. My time is limited and I don't appreciate being made to take multiple days off to take care of an issue that Anita can fix in one visit. She knows her patients. As an endo and also my primary care, we take care of literally everything in one visit. I struggle with losing weight and weight loss is something that's needed for me to get pregnant and reduce my blood pressure. I have cried uncontrollably in the patient room as I explain the crazniess in my life. She sits and understands and gives me a moment and then tells me what we're going to fix it. I lost 10 pounds with her office's help and I'm going back tomorrow to start again; long drive from Brentwood or not. THAT is what I need in a doctor. Too many times women aren't listened to when we discuss health problems - that we're crazy or imagining things. Anita is a no BS doctor and will tell you what is necessary to hear - not what you need to hear. read more

This review is for Jyoti Bhat - I don't see a separate yelp page for her. The Bhat sisters took over my encocrinologist's practice when he moved out of the area. I've been to her twice and I will not be going back. Each time she looked like she needed a good night's sleep. She rushed me through the appointment. She does not listen to what you are telling her. I had lab work done prior to the appointment but she did not have a copy of the lab report with her - she told me one value was "normal" and one value was "high". Without knowing the actual test value and the seeing the reference range, I have no idea if the result was "high normal" or "low normal" etc., and with tests like thyroid, IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. My previous doctor would always give me a copy of my lab results as soon as he came into the room and go over them with me. He was a pro. She is not. I felt I needed to go back on a low dose of thyroid medication because I previously had been taking it for over 20 years and people just don't wake up after all that time with a functioning thyroid, yet she insisted I didn't need it because the test result (that I never saw) was "normal." I explained my fatigue and my inability to lose weight despite dieting and exercising and that's when she gives me a sales pitch for the diet program they operate. She suggested doing an ultrasound on my thyroid (the one that is "normal") once the appointment was over, but must have forgot she even mentioned it because no one said a thing to me about it as I paid my co-payment and left. I didn't care because I just wanted to get out of there, I will let my next endocrinologist do it. I'll drive farther out if it means finding a good endocrinologist, anyone who thinks she's a good doctor hasn't been to a good one. read more

I had not been to their office in about two years. They reached out and contacted me. I was happy to see them and they gave me an appointment. I needed to replace my CPAP machine and their office had originally diagnosed me and had helped me through that entire process. They then contacted me the day before and then told me that they no longer accepted the same insurance that I had before. Talk about pull the rug out! Thanks for caring to not care! read more

I made an appointment with Dr. Baht after finding her on Yelp. I'm pregnant and have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease, so I need someone to closely monitor my thyroid until after I give birth. From my first appointment it felt like she cared about me, my baby, and my treatment. She is knowledgeable about care during pregnancy and leaves me feeling confident that my Thyroid will not affect me during the next several months. I also think that the girls in the office are very friendly and it's easy to get an appointment at a convenient time for me. read more

Dr. Anita saved my husbands life, that's all i can say. He was a terrible diabetic and never took his insulin. Dr. Anita got him turned around. After 1 year his A1C is like a normal persons. All I can say is THANK YOU. She is an excellent Doctor read more

Best doctor I've had in my 40 years of life. After having Kaiser for many years, I switched to Health Net and chose Dr. Bhat. She's young (30s-40s), attentive, great bedside manner and just a great physician. She values your opinion and is a great listener. If you make a request, she gladly grants it- just to make you feel at ease. One thing I cannot stand is when a doctor acts like a know it all and denies your request, when WE are the ones paying them. Not only is Dr. Bhat a weight loss/nutrition/diabetes and endocrinology specialist, she is also a primary care physician. If you're in search for a new doctor, try Dr. Bhat. You won't be disappointed. She shares her office with her father and sister, who specialize in allergy and sleep medicine. read more

I can understand that change can be hard but this office works with th a lot of students which is extraordinarily honorable but there are days when your medical and professional needs need to be met by professionals fall short not once not twice not three times not nine times not 10×12 times over a month and a half of insanity waiting for something to happen and then being told after you contact the doctor that she's not going to refill your medication until the following weekend because she's not gonna deal with your shit what OK we'll see how that works for you down the road it's not about you it's about your patients! And you incompetent staff in Antioch and you computee program that your staff has not been trained to deal with the changes is unacceptable. I will say that I have been coming here for years and years and this is the first time it is been this bad so it is in my opinion a one time drop of the ball that has lasted over a month. read more

Saw Dr. Anita Bhat on 4/2016 and "NOW" I get a bill. I responded to the $360.00 by sending a letter of disappointment. Tonya told me they were denied payment from UHC due to Dr. Bhat not being a primary provider. She signed up as one, and I was referred to her. In my letter, I reminded them that I never returned due to the chaos going on in the office, and the cosmetic condition of the office. I was not happy with treatment received by Dr. A. Bhat; she was distracted and non focused on my needs. She referred me to a specialist for an over the counter prescription need. Her office never contacted me with a referral. I remember leaving the office thinking the office and doctor care more about the patients purchasing supplements than they did about me. read more

Does not show up on time. Yet another doctor who couldn't care less. If my time is not valuable then YOUR time is not valuable. I ended up leaving, after waiting outside after my appointment time. Only the doctor was not there....3 patients and 2 receptionists waiting... As I walked away very upset (I don't have time to waste and made time just for this) I see the doctor pull in with her shiny car. I didn't care but kept walking to my car. Did I get a call asking if I missed my appointment? No, nothing. NOT PROFESSIONAL AT ALL. I'm 32 years old and have been a type 1 diabetic for 25 years... I rather die of this disease then have to play this bulls@it game of being insignificant to some unprofessional doctor....seems like this is the new norm. PATHETIC read more

I really enjoy Dr. Anita Bhat, she is honest, has a gentle demeanor, and personable. I use their online portal regularly and can ask questions, receive lab results, and request prescription refills. It makes it very easy. Only hiccups are the wait times, I can only go on my lunch break so limited to 1 hour. I always call before my appointment to make sure they are in time. Dr. Anita Bhat is awesome!! I would recommend her to anyone I know. I know I am in good hands with her. read more

Anita Bhat does not have the personality to connect with her patients and to foster a relationship and discussion that facilitates an open honest dialogue about lifestyle issues that impact diabetes management. I left her practice for this reason. read more

Not a professional staff. I made an appointment to specifically see Dr. Bhat. The office sent two reminders which was great. I arrived at the office in the afternoon a little early only to find out the Dr. is out for an emergency and has been all day. I was not notified of my appointment being rescheduled or the Dr.'s absence. I don't know how she is as a Dr., but she is only as good as her weakest quality. I'd hate to actually need urgent medical care from such a place and not know it would reliably be there. Reiterating comments from previous posts, the office is not very well kept and felt dirty. I hope this place goes out of business and is replaced by a competent and professional physician and staff. read more

Dr. Anita Bhat and Dr. Jyoti Bhat have been phenomenal for my wife an I. They really care about the goals and desires of their patients, and they present multiple options to help lose weight and live a helpful and balanced lifestyle. read more

I find Dr. Bhat quite abrupt. Also, I made an appointment to sit down and discuss further options, including a referral letter, and she never followed through--even after sending her copious emails and leaving a message with her receptionist. Finally, the vicinity is not conducive for delivering care, they take your vitals and then tell you to wait outside because all the rooms are filled. I have tried working with her due to my severe signs and symptoms that have been worsening over the years, and she has given up on further testing and even declined my requests for certain tests. Ive moved on to another doctor. read more

Dr. Anita Bhat has been my Endocrinologist for over 3 years now. During that time she has prescribed an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor. My A1c levels have dropped from a high of 8.5% to a current level of 6.4%! All information requests made to her office are handled promptly and office staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I look forward to working with Dr. Bhat for many years to come and I highly recommend her services. read more

Love Dr Baht!! She is very knowledgeable, professional, polite, and compassionate. I feel I'm getting the best care here with her!!

Dr. Anita Baht is someone you can trust as your primary physician. Over the past year, I have gotten to know so much about my health with her support and guidance. She is honest and straight forward when it comes to feedback. I appreciate her professionalism and integrity when it comes to servicing patients. If you are looking to loose weight and/or manage diabetes, I recommend her! read more

Anita Bhat, MD - Endocrinologists Near Me - Concord, California

MARY is by far absolutely the worst most incompetent front desk person my husband and I have ever encountered. She doesn't show up for work on time we're left waiting out in the parking lot she for the life of her cannot get appointments correct numerous times me or my husband come in and the appointment that she gave us is now no longer existent she can't get prescriptions sent in. she can't figure out how to send in orders for blood tests or anything else. I do like Megan. staywith Megan is hard, because of Mary it is made it virtually impossible for my husband and I to continue going to there read more

If you value your health and want to get correct answers I would recommend going to another Endocrinologist. Dr. Bhat has not been helpful in our case. My daughter was given a diagnosis and I unfortunately had to be proactive in getting answers and trying to figure out the correct questions to ask because Dr.Bhat offered no help or answers. In fact, she has referred us to the wrong hospital for more tests to see where we are at in this process. Her lack of interest and knowledge has made this longer and more frustrating. The staff is also as confused as the doctors there. I wish you all the luck if you choose to see either of these doctors. This has been truly disheartening. read more

I was referred to Dr. Anita Bhat 3 years ago by my primary physician. During that time my control over my diabetic blood glucose levels has improved immensely. With her help I have been outfitted with an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). She is very attentive and takes my concerns seriously. There is never a delay in renewing prescriptions and her staff is always professional and courteous. For the first time in many years I am looking forward to receiving my A1C results. I would recommend Dr. Anita Bhat to anyone serious about taking control of their diabetic condition. read more

I started seeing Dr. Anita Bhat a couple of months ago when I was told by my neurologist that I had a hyperthyroid. Dr. Bhat ordered more blood tests, some of the tests were the same but I wasn't about to argue. Dr. Bhat is a sweet and caring doctor. She is very personable and I feel as though she listened to my concerns and feelings. The office staff is wonderful as well. I couldn't be more pleased. read more

The finest family-owned practice I've seen. Dr. Anita has a straight-forward, but pleasant and attentive bedside manner. She's very reliable. Office staff is professional and efficient. Pharmacy prescriptions are prompt, wait times are minimal and appointment cancellations are a breeze...(it's best to give a 24 hour notice) There's plenty of parking close to the facility, convenient email alerts for upcoming appointments and if you're running late, a call to the office can usually get an extra 10-15 minute time-window to make it in...great healthcare here. read more