Highly recommend Dr. Brian Richardson. After a not-so-great experience with another neurologist, he treated me for concussion & head injury. He was compassionate, professional, and knowledgable. My case was not as straightforward as others are, but that did not deter him. While assessing the state of my symptoms over the course of multiple visits, he worked diligently to determine the right combination of medication and referrals to other specialties that would get me back on the road to being functional again. Based on my experience, he is worth the wait. Very grateful to him and his team! read more

Dr. Richardson was recommended to me by One Medical Group for my concussion. Front desk staff did a fantastic job balancing being kind and empathetic and professional and also efficient with the backlog of patients in the waiting room - my appointment started about an hour and a half late. The exam itself included taking down notes of my concussion and symptoms timeline, and administering a 30-point evaluation that included knee-hammer-reflex-test and some very easy cognition assessments. At the conclusion he agreed with my PCP's diagnosis of post concussion syndrome, said I passed 29 out of 30 points of his evaluation, and come back in a few months if I'm still not feeling better. When I pressed for anything else I could do, he referred me to cognitive therapy (which was helpful in identifying that I needed to see a vision therapist instead - look up UC Berkeley Optometry School Concussion Clinic at Tang Center, they're amazing!). Dr Richardson gave me a copy of his notes after the exam, and I noticed several inaccuracies (saying "patient does not" when I do have something, or "patient does" when I don't have something). Many months later I was seeing a vestibular therapist and when she asked if I'd seen a neurologist and I mentioned my experience, she asked for the name of the neurologist I saw and on learning it was Dr. Richardson, the vestibular therapist said she'd had another concussion patient who had a very similar experience with Dr. Richardson. If you have a concussion, you probably won't have a terrible experience seeing Dr. Richardson, but you probably won't get much help either. read more

amazing neurologist. he has been a huge help when it has come to my post care. he listens patiently and is sick with his responses..

I went to see this dr. on an appointment and I waited in the room for 45 minutes and he never show up. I asked the nurse what's going on she told me he knows that I am waiting but she doesn't know when he will come and see me. I just got up and left. No explanation until today. So weird. read more

Yesterday I had my referral consultation visit on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Dr. Brian C. Richardson was a "Breath of Fresh Air" from what I had became use to experiencing during my post stroke recovery. Being a post stroke survivor can be a bit overwhelming and mentally draining when you are trying to be PROACTIVE in your ultimate recovery. His mannerism was outstanding! He went over each of my concerns very carefully and efficiently!He listened to my daughter and I attentively. It is so welcoming to be able to relate to a doctor who is empathetic to my needs. Thank you Dr. Richardson! read more

Brian C. Richardson, M.D - Dr. Richardson's Dr. Bag - Neurologist Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was booked for a video visit, about an hour ago. They did not tell me the doctor was behind. I am now waiting and waiting in the video room - this is an unreasonable amount of time to hold. I called, was put on hold, so now am waiting and waiting there as well. How is this good care???? read more

Staff is INCOMPETENT!!! Booked me for a video visit as a new patient, only problem is video visits are not allowed for new patients. How did I find out; 2 hours before my appointment when they called to say they made a mistake and I'll have to make it to their office or reschedule. Unfortunately for me I had to cancel because I live a hour and a half away so there was no way I was going to be able to make it to their office in time, and the next appointment was weeks out, I need assistance ASAP. Key Takeaways... 1. How in the world did I get booked with a video visit as a new patient if that is not allowed. 2. There was plenty of time to catch the mistake and correct it, why did they do it 2 hours before my appointment which left me no room to make adjustments. 3. The whole process (from referral to appointment) took a month to maneuver and I got nowhere because of this Doctors incompetent staff. Summary; How can they provide excellent care if they can't even book you correctly... Way too incompetent to ensure excellent care!!! read more

Yes I do recommend Dr Richardson. I cried the entire time I was there over my despair about politics. He is certainly a great listener and a kind man and didn't send me to an insane asylum at all!! He also was evaluating me for the reasons I'd gone there without seeming to, and was able to report appropriately to my GP. When I saw her she didn't know I'd been upset at my appointment. I wouldn't mind her knowing since she knows me very well, but it was just a cool thing. read more

Dr Richardson is an outstanding physician. He is a great listener and is very thoughtful with his responses. He gets to the heart of the matter and I am very confident with his recommendations. He is thorough and provides me with quality time. Having been a patient with him for 2 years now, and having seen other neurologists I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor. His competency is beyond reproach. My wife and I both trust his judgment. His manner of communication is direct and he wants very much to understand my experience as a patient relative to the treatments he has prescribed. read more

Dr. Richardson and his staff are personable, prompt, and thorough. He took. as much time as necessary to assess my husband's condition and explained everything in layman's terms. He is experienced and approachable. We trust him. read more

If you are looking for a competent, benevolent doctor, we encourage you to consider Dr. Brian C. Richardson. It is with gratitude I share the experience of my husband in seeking medical assistance from Dr. Richardson. In stark contrast to the callous treatment received earlier by another doctor, Dr. Richardson restored my husband's dignity. While dealing in reality with us, Dr. Richardson was also discerning in his approach in maintaining my husband's self worth and being positive. Dr. Richardson will likely give you his time, listening ear, honest expertise, and respectability in addressing your health concerns! read more

Dr. Richardson is a wonderful Neurologist. He is kind and compassionate. I have been seeing him for years for my epilepsy. He has always explained how to control my seizures and what dose of medication I needed. I was able to continue to work until I retired and never worried. Dr. Richardson always made me safe and secure and that I could control my seizures. read more

My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Richardson for almost a year now and we couldn't be more pleased with his care. He is a kind, compassionate, caring doctor who is never in a hurry. He listens to everything you have to say and is a knowledgeable and excellent doctor. His office staff is professional and kind as well. He is timely and we never wait long in the waiting room. I highly recommend Doctor Richardson as the best neurologist I have seen in the Bay Area. read more

Brian C. Richardson, M.D - Neurologist Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have never experienced such a professional as well as attentive and caring physician. You can tell right away he loves his profession. After one visit I was very confident and his diagnosis was right on. I highly recommend him. read more

The guy forgot to learn how to communicate. He may be brilliant, but I think more like arrogant. He offers pills with no explanation. He does cursory exams, makes conclusions with no explanation. He's so taken with his old world doc bag as if it adds gravitas to his presence. If you are bored, doc, give it up. Or learn how to relate to patients. I cannot recommend him in good faith. read more

Update review: called to discuss this with Sutter health patient relations and no one even calls me back. Horrible!

I had a great experience with this doctor the connection was great I felt like I was in the office speaking with him he asked me how I was doing and once then proceeded to talk about my medical problems after we discussed what to do I felt relieved and would recommend this doctors office Thank You Jaki S read more

I continuously have a great experience with doctor richardson. He has been helping my husband for a little over 7 months. Doctor richardson is very thoughtful, kind and seems to care about his clients. He's very knowledgeable and has helped us every step of the way. I'm so glad that we were referred to doctor richardson, he's given us a lot of comfort , answers and solutions. read more

This was a 10 minute consultation that cost $542 and I have PPO. I really was not impressed with him. He prescribed pills for my headaches that made me nauseous. Really didn't take the time out and ask a whole lot of questions. He seemed disengaged maybe because I was the last patient of the day. Also, I had to wait an additional 45 minutes in the lobby because he was running late. Make sure you ask how much its going to cost before you get his services. The office staff is professional and kind. read more

Dr. Richardson is a great doctor, he answered my questions, he cares, he listens, he solved my problems of pain that I have had for 3 years. He is an awesome doctor! read more

Dr. Richardson has put in a lot of effort in helping me to solve a life long migraine problem. He is responsible for giving me my life back. Because of his willingness to try new and innovative treatments I can make plans and follow through. I appreciate him and his skills. read more

Dr. Richardson was very kind and I could tell he really cares and is extremely knowledgeable in what he does. Was recommended to him by a friend and was very satisfied. Thanks again, Dr. Richardson! read more

I waited 6 weeks for an appointment with Dr. Richardson for some tendonitis evaluation. I had requested him because he had seen my mom 15 years ago and seemed like a good doctor. On the day of the appointment I waited in the lobby for around 10 minutes and was then brought back to the evaluation room by the assistant. She told me that the doctor was finishing up with another patient and would be in in a minute. I had brought my uncle to wait with my two kids in the waiting room and was keeping tabs on how long I was in the exam room. I sat it the room for what ended up being 45 minutes. The assistant came back a few times to apologize and offer me water, and I thought about just telling her that I would like to go back to the lobby, but just hung tight. During my wait I could hear the conversation in the next room, which was very intense. There was what sounded like a young woman who was very upset and explaining to the doctor that she was suffering and couldn't sleep. He was asking questions about her pain etc. The point being that there was really no privacy between the two rooms. When he did finally arrive, there was no acknowledgement of my wait. He opened his computer and started typing the info from my chart. He asked my about what brought me in and symptoms and then did a few quick tests, push against hand, track with eyes, touch my nose, lift my leg, do i feel pick pricks. No more that a 5 minute physical eval. He didn't have much to say and was very curt in his answers to my questions. Maybe he was burnt out due to the previous hard session. The time with him in office for 15 minutes tops. He told me after the cursory eval that I should come back for electrical testing, which is the real testing. I said ok and scheduled the appointment a month out with the front desk. 2-3 weeks later the office called and told me that I scheduled the wrong type of appointment and moved my date another few weeks out. It was around this time that I received my bill for the brief, cursory visit. $600. I couldn't believe that even a neurologist could get away with charging what amounts to $2400 an hour for his time. I called Sutter Health, which is the network he works for and they told me it was billed as a level 4 visit. A level 4 visit by there definition is an in depth evaluation, that is 45 minutes on average. I filed for a review, which took them around 2 months to do. I cancelled the follow up, because I didn't want to get overcharged any more. During the review period, Sutter kept sending me late bill/ collection warnings and kept phoning me to collect. Each time when I told them that they were reviewing the bill they seems to have no awareness of it. Long story short, they said the doctor reviewed his file and his billing code was correct...so pay up or go to collections. I did notice that Sutter settled a $46 million over-billing suit in 2013 and I guess the same practices are continuing. http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/blog/sutter-health-settles-overbilling-claims All in all I can't say whether or not Dr. Richardson is a competent medical doctor. I can say that I did not have a personable interaction with him and that he billed me for a level of service that I did not receive. I am guessing that he timed the visit from the time that I was brought to the exam room until the time that I left and included the 45 minutes that I sat waiting as evaluation time. A very disappointing and expensive lesson. I will certainly be avoided Sutter Health network in the future. read more

I have had severe monthly migraines for years and was never able to get relief until I visited Dr. Richardson. Dr. Richardson quickly reviewed the medications that I had been prescribed previously and recommended that I try Imitrex. The next time I had a migraine my headache was completely gone within 20 minutes. I'm beyond grateful. Now my months aren't interrupted by annoying and painful headaches. Dr. Richardson is very caring, extremely knowledgeable and I didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes before before being seen. read more

Don't bother making an appointment. Dr. Richarson kept us waiting 45 minutes in the room after a 2 month wait for an appointment. He recommended some testing, but won't answer my insurance company's request for two basic answers for why the testing is needed. His medical staff won't return calls - I've called at least 6 times and left urgent messages. Thanks for NOTHING, Dr. Richardson. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Richardson for over a year, with office visits every couple of months. Dr. Richardson is a fantastic doctor--he is extremely professional and really cares about his patients. In the all of the appointments I have had with him, he has been able to address all of my needs and concerns. But he's also a great guy and (unlike many other docs) actually seems to care about cultivating a good rapport with his patients. My only regret is that I'm moving soon and will have to find another doctor!! read more

Favorable first visit. Knowledgeable, personable, provided initial competent assessment. Referred to insurance company for approval for an MRI which Dr R's Office reported that it was partially denied. Patient attempted on four to five occasions to talk to Dr. Richardson about the report sent to Blue Cross. Dr R never returned any of the phone calls. His office agreed repeatedly to send denial letter and never did, despite repeated requests via phone. In an attempt to talk to Dr R my husband ( the patient) scheduled another appointment, which the office cancelled one day before the appointment. My husband has a neurological disorder that needs a diagnosis and treatment. We are frustrated at this wall of resistance to help my husband. This is very poor medical service of Sutter Health and Dr. Richardson. Ella Ray Deacon read more

I am primary caretaker for a patient who has been under Dr. Richardson's care since her stroke in 1999. Dr. Richardson has gone beyond the call of duty to help with her short and long-term care. I could not recommend him higher because without his extraordinary help, I would be struggling to keep up with my patient and partner read more

Dr. Richardson is far and away the best physician who has ever treated me! He is extremely knowledgeable,professional and caring in his approach. He was very attentive to my needs, throughly explaining my condition and treatment options. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends. read more

This review is from quite a few years ago, maybe 10, so keep that in mind. (I am once again looking for a neurologist due to insurance changes and ended up on Richardson's Yelp page and decided to write a review now.) I have a neurological sleep disorder that requires taking pharmaceuticals so I can sleep. Dr. Richardson was pleasant enough, not exactly a warm or engaging person. He prescribed a standard medicine for my condition, and it did help me sleep. Unfortunately I am one of the many people who basically had a manic episode in response to the drug. This became big news, and I was involved in a class action suit because of it. The relevant point here is that I had to go to Dr. Richardson and tell him about the side effect and what I learned in doing my own online research. He basically told me, "No, that doesn't happen," even though by then this side effect was big news, including many stories in mainstream media, even People Magazine. I hope by now he is more up to date on what is going on with medications he is prescribing. I found another neurologist who understands drug effects and interactions much better. read more