Dr Manaku is a gem - a great problem solver who is also very personable and a good communicator. I…read morehave a very unusual chronic auto immune system disease that can be perplexing and very 'non-textbook'. While I have 10 specialists, it is Dr Manaku I turn to get an overall picture and understanding of my medical issues. She is also surprisingly 'available' - most of my doctors take months to get an appointment with, but I can usually see Dr Manaku in a few days. And no long waiting room camp outs because she's generally 'on time'. Amazing to find this caliber of care in today's medical world.

When I moved to the East Bay, I was reluctant about leaving my primary physician. What great…read morefortune that Melanie Manaku was recommended. She's thorough, thoughtful, patient and highly knowledgeable. When I'm describing or questioning, she gives me her full attention... and respect. And it helps greatly that she has a sense of humor!

Dr. Bodor is professional and knowledgeable. She is efficient and helpful at referrals to…read morespecialists.

The issue is not Dr. Bodor, it is the staff and the office's new business model. I have been a…read morepatient of Dr. Bodor's since shortly after the pandemic. I appreciated everything about my interactions with her. Back then, she actually responded to most of the messages I sent through the MyChart portal. I could also, typically, get a live person on the phone. Or if I left a message, I could get a relatively prompt reply. I re-initiated care after a year or two and things have changed drastically. Dr. Bodor no longer responds to messages, the staff do that. And when they respond their replies are terse and usually don't address the matter your trying to resolve. Recently, Dr. Bodor referred me to specialists and when I went into the portal to check updates about my referrals, the messages were completely unhelpful. The messages said: "Complete as directed by your provider...Contact your organization for instructions on how to complete this test or procedure." So I tried to send a message for clarification and I was unable to send a message from MyChart. It was only after several failed attempts that I learned Dr. Bodor's office had transitioned to a different patient portal. There was ZERO notification of this. So I called the office to get clarification. The woman who I spoke with told me to make an appointment with the specialists and provide this information to the office so they could add it to the referrals. I did that. Over a week ago, I sent a message (through the new portal) with the appointment and doctor information, and I left a voicemail. I still haven't gotten a response. I have an appointment with one of the specialists tomorrow and still haven't received confirmation from Dr. Bodor's office that they have received the information I provided and that I am all set to keep the appointment. Do I cancel it? Do I go and risk wasting my time all to find out they don't have my referral? When you are unwell and you just want to get better, you should not have to worry about any of this. With all of the healthcare options available these days, you would think physicians' offices would strive to support patients in need of their care. But no. This abysmal conduct is unacceptable. Open enrollment is coming in the fall. I am searching for a new doctor.

she really cares about her patients. she's also bright and will help you dig to find the help you…read moreneed if she can't provide it.

My experience with Dr. Womack-Batzdorf ultimately met my practical needs, but it was not one that I…read moreregard positively. She appears to be knowledgeable and competent, and I believe her initial clinical impressions of my symptoms may very well have been accurate. She also ordered the lab work I requested, which I appreciated. However, what stayed with me most was not the medical advice itself, but how I felt during the interaction. I left feeling patronized, judged, and disappointed by what I experienced as a lack of empathy and consideration in her tone and demeanor. There is nothing wrong with being direct, and I understand that physicians may disagree with a patient's own interpretation of their symptoms. But those conversations can still be handled with warmth, curiosity, and compassion--especially in a primary care setting where patients often arrive feeling vulnerable or anxious. My impression was that the communication style lacked that sense of empathy. Rather than leaving the appointment feeling informed and supported, I left feeling emotionally deflated and without any particularly meaningful insight beyond having my requested lab work ordered. I don't believe Dr. Womack-Batzdorf is a bad doctor or a bad person. She may simply have a communication style that works better for some patients than others. For me, though, the interaction left me feeling unheard and emotionally sensitive at a time when I was seeking both medical guidance and compassionate care.

Sarah is the best PCP I've ever had, and it's not close. She came highly recommended by a colleague…read moreat work, and I have since recommended her to many others. I have a complicated medical history spread among many doctors, and Sarah quickly became the nerve center of my network of care. I sent her all my records and updated her on everything that was happening, and I was able to trust her to be the one looking at the big picture of my health. I think this is what primary care is actually supposed to be like! As a doctor, Sarah has many qualities that built my trust. She treated me like an adult, listening thoughtfully, explaining issues at the right level of detail, giving me both her recommendation and the information I needed to decide for myself. She stays up to date on the latest science and gives evidence-based advice. She's not afraid to say when she doesn't know something offhand, and quickly follows up with expert research. She has a great network of specialists and referred me to a number of excellent practitioners. On lifestyle issues, she struck a good balance between meeting me where I was, and giving me a push to take care of myself better. And on sensitive topics, her calm, straightforward, non-judgmental demeanor made me feel comfortable. Working with Sarah has had a major long-term positive impact on my health and quality of life. Strongly recommend.

I'm a 50-something woman and Sarah Dobro has been the best primary care doctor I've ever had…read more She's so smart and she listens. She asks questions I hadn't thought of. She's willing to patiently experiment with solutions. She genuinely made my life better. Can't recommend her enough.

Dr. Ross is a good human who genuinely cares about your well being and happens to be a great…read morephysician. I have been seeing him for 15 years and feel that he provides great care with sound clinical judgement. Not to mention, he's got a great sense of humor which always helps me relax! I would absolutely recommend him.

Dr. Ross is the finest physician of whom I've been a patient. He's been my doctor since the early…read more90's. He is patient, sympathetic, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable, caring, and highly skilled. Moreover, he employs a terrific sense of humor and is extremely articulate. He can be extremely succinct in explaining medical terms, conditions, diagnosis, prognosis, etc. to the lay person. Not once has his insights or advice been off the mark...not once ! The quality of his expertise and care are above 5-stars and he is terrific at following through. Dr. Ross employs a supremely efficient and experienced office staff; all of whom are truly on the ball. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

I was looking for a dr who would give me a treatment for what I thought was shin splints while I…read morewas visiting town en route to traveling abroad for a few months (ie needing to not feel pain in my legs when I walk). I went to Dr Hana because of these great reviews on yelp, and because I wanted to see someone who had the expertise of a medical doctor but wasn't attached to western medicine and had a holistic understanding of the body. He very much lived up to the praise that's here on yelp - he is a very attentive, gentle and caring doctor who really wants to understand the whole picture, not look for a quick fix. Unfortunately his prognosis for me didn't have a quick fix for it, and that was upsetting/frustrating for me, but it wasn't his fault and it was ultimately really helpful information for me. But as we were talking about what I should do to work to strengthen the parts of my body that are causing the pain in my legs, he was very aware that I didn't feel satisfied with his answer or that I wasn't sure I was going to get better and he stayed next to me talking it through, he didn't leave after he gave me the answer (that I had a good amount of long-term work to do) to leave me to figure it out on my own. I found that level of care to be pretty unprecedented. He also listened as I was a little angsty talking about what treatments I was hoping to get and after listening gave me some samples of remedies that were up the alley of what I was hoping for, even though it wasn't the long term solution. That level of care and flexibility is really rare. I really trust him and trust is the #1 thing for me with getting support from medical providers/healers. He'll definitely be the one I go to if I'm in town again and dealing with a body issue. Also the nurse who works the front desk (I forget her name!) was very helpful and kind as well!

My mom and my aunt have been going to this holistic doctor's office. they really care for patients…read moreand offer acupuncture and many different classes. The Staff are always friendly and the place is always clean and never have to wait when you have an appointment, they take you right in. for looking for more than just a primary care doctors office this is the place.

I saw Dr. Demott at a health clinic in Berkeley. She was an hour late (after I had already waited…read morean hour and a half just to get into the waiting room), she didn't apologize for the wait or introduce herself at all to me. She didn't state her credentials. She talked over me several times when I was answering her questions, she was incredibly slow, she did not ask for permission or give a warning before touching my body physically, and she did not do anything professional at the very end. She asked the same question multiple times to me. I do not recommend. If I see her again, I am leaving the room.

I agree with Chloe B. that the effeciency and responsiveness of Dr. DeMott's office could use a…read more"bit" of improvement. Frustrating yes, but I wouldn't call them incompetent or dishonest however. I have had no problems with billing through at least 3 insurance coverages since I have been with Dr. DeMott. I enjoy my time with Dr. Demott when I come in for my annual check-up. And her referrals have worked out very well for me. So....4 Stars for the Deborah and 2 stars for the Office.

I have been going to one of the doctors in this practice for well over ten years. I have had…read moresuperlative care. My doctor responds quickly to messages and spends an adequate amount of time with me to address any issues that come up. Because of the current climate in medical care, this group has now become affiliated with a larger group. The only difference I noticed in the quality of care was a nicer office!

I've been a patient at this practice for at least 10 years. As have several friends…read more Extraordinary docs. Responsive, compassionate, prompt in replies. The office staff has some issues but not terrible. And generally just fine. The doctors, not just mine, have gone above and beyond. I cannot imagine a better medical practice or physicians.

I really don't understand why this place has so many bad reviews. Reading all the stuff on yelp…read moremade me a bit apprehensive, but since this is the only place in northern California that does Immigration medicals, I booked anyway. Had a smooth and easy process. The girls on the phone were very helpful, (the only thing that did happen was them forgetting to send me a confirmation email for the appointment but was easily resolved). Dr. Fitzer was both professional and friendly. The whole thing was submitted right after my appointment and I got my Visa 2 days later. Thought it was my duty to write a review since some people tend to only write them for BAD things that happened to them (yeah, people like complaining) and that makes you think the place is way worse than it really is.

Dr. Fitzer was excellent. I wish his was my primary care doctor on the regular. I have never had a…read moredoctor's visit where I laughed the whole time! He made me feel at ease the entire time. He made my medical eval for international a treat.