I could go into a long spiel here about de-professionalization and how its so important to adequate healthcare in this country, and how going by first names like Dr. Ahson introduces herself, is such a huge thing in revolutionizing medicine and letting people responsible for their own healthcare.... anyway. I am all for educated doctors educating their patients. What I am not in favor of is condescending educated doctors speaking down to their patients like they don't understand their own bodies!!! Anyway... Dr Ahsan delivered my son, even though she wasn't the primary doctor I saw throughout the pregnancy, which turned high-risk near the end, warranting induction, but luckily not a c-section, thanks to the skill of most of my doctors. Despite knowing me for only those few hours, I found her laid back and down-to-earth and calming, not condescending. And, obviously she did her job with great skill and I got a beautiful son out of it! I have decided that every new mother has certain expectations of their OB, and therefore each has a different OB that will fit them better. In the end Dr. Ahsan delivered my son, making me wish she had been my OB all along! read more

This review is for the STAFF Basically....they suck. I'm on depo and it requires an office visit every 3 months. Here's the kicker - they can't schedule appointments that far out. Sooooo your office offers a medication that the office cannot accommodate appointments for?? Instead, they put it all on you to call back in a month or two and maaaaaybe you'll get it when you need it. Ridiculous. I never had this problem with Kaiser, just sayin'. read more

horrible,horrible,horrible experience! the nurse practitioner was unprofessional,unable to perform simply tests and rude,rude,rude! Staff was like-wise unprofessional,talking and gossiping amongst themselves as they took my insurance card,casually discussing my medical file/condition in the intake area which can be overheard by anyone. I thought hippa laws prohibited this behaviour? Most disturbing and jarring medical appointment I've ever gone through. If I could give zero stars I would. Do not go there...just find another doctor! read more

Highly recommended. Dr. Ahsan delivered our twin girls in December 2013. She was there from week 7 until the end, and was extremely considerate, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the process. She is an expert with many years of experience and a great background so we had full confidence in everything she said. She's very nice and personable, but also straightforward with her advice which we appreciated. When we were in the recovery room, she visited us a couple of times and it was really nice seeing a familiar face. I would hope my wife can keep her as her OB forever. She has twins of her own so that's an extra bonus for anyone expecting multiples! Thanks Dr. Ahsan! read more

Dr. Ahsan saw me throughout my pregnancy and just performed my cystectomy. You are in the best hands with Dr. Ahsan and I have nothing, but positive things to say about her. She's smart, funny, matter of fact and I am always at ease after I leave her office. I will follow her wherever she goes ! read more

Dr. Ahsan is a wonderful doctor. While she wasn't my actual OBGYN, she was there for me when my doctor was unavailable during critical moments: when my glucose test revealed that I had gestational diabetes (incorrectly), during my external cephalic version to try to turn my breeched son, and when my son decided to come early. Through it all, she was calm, unpatronizing, comforting, and above all, extremely skilled. I highly recommend her. read more

This review is long overdue. I highly recommend Dr. Ahsan. She was extremely reassuring and helpful during my pregnancy. Without giving too much personal details about my medical condition, I can say I wouldn't have had a beautiful daughter without her as my OB/GYN - that was in 2012. Thank you so much, Dr. Ahsan! read more

I have changed locations in California a few times these past few years and have seen a few different OBGYNs. Dr. Ahsan is amazing. I refuse to see anyone else from here on out. I even make the trek from SF to see her (though not far, it's not the most convenient). She is professional yet casual. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and incredibly comforting. She is also very efficient. I was in and out within 35 minutes of my appointment time without feeling rushed. I called for an appointment on a Monday and got an appointment with her on Wednesday of that same week. All in all, love love LOVE Dr. Ahsan. read more

I was recommended Dr.Arzou as a transgender competent OBGYN through sutter health referrals. She by far has been the most knowledgeable OBGYN I've seen since starting medically transitioning seven years ago. I'm currently seeking options for removal of reproductive organs and had a few questions that she gladly referred me to medical studies that have been of enormous help in my decision making process. She gets straight to the point and is very fast in responding to emails. Looking forward to keeping her as my OBGYN as long as I'm in the area. read more

I am not a fan of reviewing doctors on Yelp, however, I saw the average rating for Dr. Ahsan was 4 and I think she deserves 5 stars. I did a lot of research before selected a gynecologist and I determined that Dr. Ahsan had the best experience for someone like me who is done with having children. She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. She also happens to have a wonderful bedside manner. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. The last time I saw her, she characterized some of my medical incidents as a "snafu." She seemed to be unaware of the medical issues I have had this year, which were VERY very serious. I was shocked by her cavalier attitude and on the verge of tears the last time I saw her. I will not see her again. read more

Dr Ahsan is a good Doctor, but I really felt like she didn't care too much about me because I didn't have any serious issues. When in fact I was having issues, but it took her many visits to understand what I was asking her, she finally referred me to a specialist, when it could have happened a year before. A waste of a year of my life. I feel that another Doctor might have been more in tuned with what was going on with me and recognized it earlier, but because it wasn't serious (in her mind), she didn't give me the attention that I needed. I always kind of felt like I was a bother to her and she had other stuff on her mind, and tried to rush me out of the door. She even said something one time about how she had to get to someone that had to be in surgery, and it made me feel like I was wasting her time. I know she is very skilled, so you should be in good hands with her if you are having serious issues, but if not, don't expect much attention. I wasn't impressed much with the staff or the wait times to get seen either. read more

She prevented me from have a c-section...need I say more? :) This is a review of this doctor, not the staff. read more

This doctor deserves ten stars. I wish I could continue to see her - she's everything you want your highly-paid, highly-trained specialist to have while she holds your life and your baby's in your hand. She's a bad-ass. Her support staff, on the other hand, do not have a protocol for handling your health. My requests for appointments have gone flatly unanswered, even when they've included emergency needs such as bladder infections. I feel unsafe with them standing between her and me. read more

Had a terrible time with her. My usual doctor and the doctor I had trying to help me with the issue before were both unavailable so I took an appointment with her since it was urgent. I was waiting 30+ minutes w/o anyone telling me they were running behind, her assistant all but shoved me back in the room and closed the door in my face when I came out to politely ask if they remembered I was there. Dr. A was then very short, rude, and dismissive, and condescending. She also told me the blood in my urine was probably from my period (it wasn't), even though I'd been having blood in my urine for over a month. She said if it happened again (it was happening THEN!) to go see a specialist because it was probably something "MORE SERIOUS" but refused to suggest WHAT when I asked. In fact, she never answered any of my questions with a direct answer. This woman has the worst bedside manner I've ever experienced. read more

I can say enough about her! She was AMAZING, professional, personable, and supportive through a very hard time!

I never had any appointments with Dr. Ahsan, but she was the doctor on call when I went in to be induced with my son. She came in and introduced herself and she was the doctor that performed my c section. As a first time mom I was freaking out about being cut, but she was very calm and reassuring. She performed the surgery and 4weeks post op, I haven't had any issues. The surgery went quickly and my incision is healing well. All of the after care nurses and even my doc thought it was done very well and I agree. She made a very uncomfortable experience more comfortable. read more

This whole practice is great - whole lot of experienced, professional, female doctors and one NP. Dr. Ahsan is down-to-earth, super intelligent, a great surgeon, and very respectful of individual decisions and plans when it comes to pregnancy and birth options. I hope I get to have her take care of me if/when the next kid comes along! read more

I saw Dr. Ahsan throughout my pregnancy and it was a high risk one. She is so knowledgable, quick with facts, to the point and efficient and I personable, there is no reason NOT to choose her as your OB. I gave a rave review to Alta Bates about her and also about the nurses at the facility. Perhaps I gift lucky but I never had a bad experience with Dr. Ahsan, her colleagues (doctors Thomas and Mihok) nor their staff. I am very thankful to have her as my OB. read more

She is wonderful. She always takes time to listen and answer any questions. She is funny which makes everything easier. I have seen her for years. She is very knowledgeable and fast to take decision. I just love her. read more

Dr. Ahsan delivered my son with professionalism and skill. During my appointments she answered all my questions and accommodated all my request. However, she made a special impact on my six year old daughter. While looking at her homework with my husband. Directions- Make a list of leaders in your community. Choose one and write four sentences. (In her own words) "Dr. Ahsan takes care of people that are pregnant. She listens to the baby's heart. She measures the baby in mommy's tummy. I am learning to be a doctor." read more

I really like Dr. Ahsan a lot. I never feel rushed and am always well taken care of whenever I see her. She is a good listener, down-to-earth, funny, and responds promptly to my messages. She is extremely knowledgeable and I completely trust her advice and recommendations. Nurses and other doctors who have worked with Dr. Ahsan have complimented on how wonderful and skilled they think she is. My husband comes with me to many appointments and he also thinks she's great and knows her stuff. The remodeled Berkeley office is super nice. No one really enjoys a gyno visit, but Dr. Ahsan really makes me feel comfortable and relaxed in her care. I work in health care so I am kind of particular about the providers I see but i could not be happier with Dr. Ahsan. read more

Dr. Ahsan is AMAZING... She is so friendly, personable, respectful, kind and gentle. I can't say enough GREAT things about her.. She has been my primary OB-GYN for about 7 years now and she is truly wonderful. I wish she could be my doctor in any and every field. She's always gentle, talks to you throughout the whole visit to make you feel comfortable and not anxious or nervous. I recommend her if this is your first visit or not... She is truly amazing, always professional and always smiling. She treats you like family. read more

Dr. Ahsan has been my doctor for years and I adore her. She's the best doctor I've ever had. I wish they could all be so personable and compassionate! read more

Arzou Ahsan She did a good job at my C-section but I did not like the way she left for vacation after and could not see me immediately after the surgery but I healed without complication with scar tissue or bowel obstruction, and I also did not like some stuff about the nurses in recovery. As others have said, "staff is bad" because one nurse made a comment that I must be used to keeping my legs open (it was only my second child) and another doctor tried to put a cathether in me when my epidural wore off to check if I had a urine infection and my gut was telling me I did not need that, so that nurse who was making that comment about my legs open was trying to insert a cathether in my bladder and I could not handle the pain as it was 2-3 days after the spinal c section epidural wore off so I was crying, embarassed, tired after surgery, and in recovery saying I just can't do this. They landed up respecting my initial wishes of not having a cathether in my bladder WITHOUT epidural to check for infection because of another dumb doctor's idea and they had to leave so they were wasting my time and I did not have to deal with that negative comment nurse anyway! Just wasting my time! And landed up not having any infection as my gut was telling me. I was just throwing up after C-section because maybe I ate too much food too fast was too ravenously hungry. However, since Arzou Ahsan did a good job at my surgery my love always goes to her. Also, you have to book appointments early and aggressively to get as many as you want a month or two ahead so it's not a drama every month. I also felt confident going into surgery with her, and Berkeley was a bit far away but Alta Bates is worth the try. I did too many unnecessary non-stress tests too and this time I'm pregnant I am not going to do them if they are not necessary and maybe if I stop having babies I can go back to work myself. I am also skipping my gestational diabetes test this time because I hate it so much. And I'm confident that my baby is fine this time too. read more

I had a terrific experience w Dr Ahsan for surgery. She recommended a simpler, less scarring procedure than I had been expecting based on a different doctor's advice, and was very knowledgeable about recent research. My scars are really small. Personally she was very warm and caring. I can't imagine a better experience with a doctor! She really inspires trust. I highly recommend her if you need a surgical procedure. read more

I called to make an appointment and they told me the appointment coordinator would call me back to schedule me. It has been two months and they have yet to call me back. I'm so glad I moved on read more

I LOVE this woman. She provides wonderful and compassionate care. She is direct and to-the-point and funny as hell. I've always gotten great care from her. read more

My experience with Dr. Ahsan has been beyond AMAZING. When my pregnancy suddenly turned into a high-risk situation, she went above and beyond what I would expect from my OB/GYN. She frequently checked in with me while I was in the hospital, was down to earth, professional, sweet and very, very respectful of my wishes and needs. When my baby needed to be delivered very prematurely, she came in to perform the c-section, despite the fact she was not working and not on call that weekend. I do not know how I would have been able to pull myself through this very challenging time, if it was not for her. read more

I started getting my prenatal care in my second trimester from Dr. Ahsan, as well as C-section and postnatal care, and I couldn't be more thankful. My pregnancy was relatively smooth, as well as my postpartum experience, but Dr. Ahsan was always attentive to whatever concerns that I wanted to tell her. She always gave me time and never rush the sessions. She gave clear explanations, such as lab results, delivery options, pre-natal tests. She visited me in the room after delivery, and make sure I was okay. She gave fast response when I called from home and I could get my medication at the pharmacy quickly. My husband and little son usually came along for the prenatal sessions, and Dr. Ahsan was always friendly and sweet to them. It was a good experience. I would want to get at least my annuals with Dr. Ahsan, and will try to plan ahead, cuz she IS usually full booked, because she IS a really good, caring doctor :) read more

She is really open minded, though not so touchy feely. Always hapy to anwer questions and take time w the patients. She helped me deliver my 3rd baby and was great. Very hands off but there when you need her. read more

I was very disappointed. Dr. Arzou was very nice and understanding until she delivered my baby. However after that I had complications, I was re-admitted to the hospital 3x, She never cared to check on me. I think it is very rude not to check on your patient after delivering the baby. I asked for her, she was at the hospital but to busy to see me. read more

I switched medical plans which is the only reason I left Dr. Ashnan's. She is wonderful. She isn't warm and fuzzy but she is smart with a dry sense of humor. She does not keep looking at the watch when dealing with you. She really takes the time to listen to you and follows thorough with any concerns you may have. She is great! I went through 4 different obgyns at my new practice to find a person I liked as much as her. read more

I initially would have agreed with the positive reviews of Dr. Ahsan. In my first appointments she seemed smart, confident, down to earth, and respectful - agreeing to skip part of the procedure that would have made me decline the surgery she recommended. However, she called me the night before surgery to tell me she was planning to do that part of the procedure anyway. It hardly seemed fair or ethical to inform me that far into the process. Unfortunately, I was unsure of the cancellation policy on a surgery and showed up at the hospital the next morning after a sleepless night and asked her not to perform the unwanted procedures, but she used fear and coercion to get me to "consent" under duress. I deeply regret going to Dr. Ahsan and don't know if I will ever trust a doctor again. On the plus side, she is probably a skilled surgeon. My physical scars are very small and I healed on the exact schedule she told me I would. I also did not have any problems with the office. Despite my not being concerned, they moved my appointment forward a few weeks based on my test results. And when I called with a trivial question about my steri-strips after surgery, within 3 hours I received calls from the NP and from Dr. Ahsan. If you are like most people and are not too particular about what's done to you, you will probably have a positive experience. But if you have concerns, you should be explicit and forceful, and maybe get it in writing. Or try another doctor. I've never been told I needed surgery before, so I don't know if it's common to manipulate uneasy patients using lies and deception. read more

Although I have had a pretty good experience with Dr. Eleanor Kim in the same practice, I was really disappointed by Dr. Ahsan. She was highly recommended on the Berkeley Parents Network so I felt lucky to get an appointment with her. Although she has a sort of cool, casual attitude (introduces herself with her first name as opposed to Dr. Ahsan) I found that her bedside manner was completely lacking at some very sensitive times. She (and her staff) also took about a week to call me back after I miscarried (even though I called the office several times) which seemed pretty darn inexcusable to me. And a good friend had similarly bad experiences including ridiculous and repeated mistakes which included the office telling her she was having twins (she wasn't) and sending some other patient's medical records to her midwife (so much for patient confidentiality.) I would recommend Dr. Kim (though the office is somewhat disorganized and it is often too hard to get them to call you back) who I liked very much but would recommend that you steer clear of Dr. Ahsan. read more