Dr Fitzgerald helped give me many more days on this earth. I was looked at like a deadman walking…read more20 years ago but I'm still here in large part due to accepting me into his experimental treatment. Thank you good sir!

Very thorough, very intelligent, kind-hearted person . great doctor. Doctor Fitzgerald calls when…read morehe says he's going to call and follows through. He doesn't forget you instrumental in prolonging my life. I can't say thank you enough.

I did a lot and I mean A LOT of research on a good, very experienced EP cardiologist. I contacted…read morepeople all over the US. I was always recommended the same Dr., Dr. Melvin Scheinman. I had been diagnosed by my EP cardiologist Dr. Matthew Levy (also an amazing doctor) in July of 2011 with an extremely rare arrhythmia called Junctional Etopic Tachycardia. In english this means I had some sort of extra cells located near my AV node (located near very important working part of the heart). My EP Dr. had never seen this before.... that is why I decided to meet Dr. Scheinman. I met with him once. He is very quiet and soft spoken but a complete GENIUS and I was terrified beyond believe to have another EP study but Dr. Scheinman explained to me that why would I continue to live how I have been (constant ER visit to re-set my heart) when he can fix me. He made it sound so, so simple. I just kept his voice in my head!! Repeating that same line. "why would I continue to live how I have been when he can fix me" LOL So I made a decision to move forward with the EP study and ablation. (For those of you that have had one you know how unpleasant it is). My arrhythmia was completely debilitating so I felt as though this was my last option and hope. I had my procedure at UCSF on 11/23/11 the day before thanksgiving. This was the best decision I could have ever made! Granted I felt as though I was dying on the table and the week after it but it was well worth it because January 23rd will make two months of no tachycardia episodes!!! I couldn't even make it a week before this..... I had my follow up appointment on January 9, 2012 and Dr. Scheinmen deemed me cured!!!! I owe this man my life. Without his expertise and amazingly smart mind, body & soul I would be completely debilitated at 30 years young. The day this man retires will be a sad day because he genuinely cares about his patients and you just don't find that anymore. Oh and did I mention that Dr. Scheinman is a founding father of catheter ablation??? Bless this man and everyone that is lucky enough to have been treated by him. Dr. Scheinman thank you for saving my life! I will think of you on 11/23 every year as I am able to celebrate my happy healthy heart!

Dr. Scheinman is the BEST! He's the god of electrophysiology & catheter ablation surgery. In…read morefact....he is one of the founding fathers of cardiac electrophysiology & the 1st to ever have performed catheter ablation in humans. I went to a few cardiologists in San Francisco prior to meeting with Dr. Scheinman & I didn't think any of them had what it took for me to absolutely trust their skill & abilities with my heart surgery; they didn't seem competent enough & they didn't have enough catheter ablation surgeries under their belt to make me feel comfortable handing myself over for heart surgery to them. Dr. Scheinman is a brilliant, skilled, competent , confident & incredibly caring Dr. He & his staff were amazing throughout my catheter ablation process. If there were a million stars to rate him with, I'd give him full ratings. I wrote him a thank you letter after my surgery & Dr. Scheinman wrote me a thank you letter back!!!! May he never retire! http://cardiology.ucsf.edu/ep/people/scheinman.html

I would like to say that Doctor John w pierce was a very cari Doctor!! I saw him for pain in my…read moreknee when no other Doctor would give me pain medication he did!! He treated my mom my wife and myself. He treated us with great care and kindness understanding when no other doctors would!! His receptionist treated all of Us with respect and kindness too!! Thank you John W Pierce!! Robert L Cerda

Doctor John W. Pierce was my primary doctor for over 30 years since he took…read more over the practice of Dr. Mcfadden in noe valley. I could speak to him about everything he listened to all of my concerns and answered all my questions he made me feel comfortable about procedures and he was not judgemental . He took time with his patients . It was a very sad day when he told me he was retiring to this day I have yet to find a doctor to replace him. I'd love to find out if he is still in practice in another state I would go there for treatment I miss talking with him I always felt better after talking with him, and he had the best staff Daniel Chan and his office manager Jessica were the best as well. Doctor Pierce I miss you and wish you were still here in San Francisco after 30 years with you I cant find a doctor I'm comfortable with. R. Sutter

Dr. Tseng has been my moms nephrologist for about a year and a half now. He has been such an asset…read moreto her medical care. She is in her mid eighties and he has provided her with the knowledge she needs to make her own decisions for her care. He is not one of these doctors that ignores the patients concerns and fears. He truly listens and has the very best interest of the patient in mind. I have been in the medical field for thirty years and have seen so many doctors treat patients as a disease and not a person. They provide care as to what the textbook says and not listen and treat the patient. After starting dialysis after about a year in his care, he took so much time to explain the process and what to expect, good and bad. He ( and the on call doctor) returned my after hour calls when a dialysis day didn't go so well and provided info no support. Thank you Dr. Tseng and staff!

Dr Robert Tseng is the best - he remembers you, is always very thorough and always explains…read moreeverything simply to make it easier for you to understand. He makes you feel comfortable and talks about options and looks out not just for your health but is sensitive to cost. There's something to be said about seeing your specialist and you know he truly cares about his patients. I could technically choose another nephrologist since I live in the South Bay but he is worth the drive.

Worst doctor ever, very abusive (even physically) and the staff at the front desk are horrible and…read moremean. Avoid Dr. Borah at all costs, he is the worst doctor we've ever encountered.

* _________________________…read more [ [ o ]] ---------------------[[[[[ o SHOT OF PROCRIT []==[] [ [_________________________]] Renal and/or Kidneys problem? Dr. Michael Borah is one of the leading physicians in this field and he is your man! He is also a primary care physician at California Pacific Medical Center on the East Campus (2100 Webster). I was referred to Dr. Borah after I had experienced a whole chartful of problems (later, I learned it was acute anemia from my kidneys shutting down). He handled my care with immediate and safe attention to my ailment. Instead of a blood transfusion for my anemia, he personally injected me with Procrit every month until my condition improved. If you ever have a kidney problem or an urinary tract infection (UTI) for example, check with him. Dr. Borah has a very professional demeanor, but for some unknown reason, he reminds me of "Jack Benny" - the nuance, the stare????

I am alive because of Dr Kersh. In1987 he told me that due to alcohol and other dangerous things,…read moreI was coming down with a heart condition called alcoholic neuropathy. He further told me if I didn't change my ways IMMEDIATELY he would fire me because "I don't work with suicidal people!!" I completely changed my abuses that day! I did the 10 step program in One Day! Now, 38 years later, I am in my 80s and have not had any alcohol or other disruptive things since 1987. He also performed a valve surgery for my father in law when no one else would. Result - another 6 years into his 90s. Ed Kersh is a God send. SAE

Dr. Edward Kersh is the BEST CARDIOLOGIST I've ever known. He's Competent, Caring, Compassionate…read moreand just knows his stuff. My mother Miriam, was in the best hands under his care. I'm so sad that he's retiring as my Mom has not had the same level of care at St. Luke's since Dr. Kersh left. When you look up the definition of High Quality, the name Dr. Edward Kersh should be written next to it. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Kersh for supporting my Mom at 90 years of age with heart failure. You will always be in my prayers! JOB WELL DONE!

I tend to be very sceptical of doctors but Dr. Warren Chang is a very good, knowledgeable,…read moretrustworthy and personable doctor. Tell him Ria sent you.

I've been meaning to write a review of Dr. Warren Chang for some time now. He is my father's…read morenephrologist (kidney doctor). My family and I truly cannot thank Dr. Chang enough for his life-saving work. In summary, a few years back my father's kidney function had declined significantly, which his primary care doctor had failed to inform him about despite blood tests etc. (this is a whole other story...). After several stints in the hospital and ICU, I searched frantically for a seasoned nephrologist and found Dr. Chang. He and his colleagues from Westbay Nephrology came to my father's aid and made repeated visits to the hospital to monitor my dad. The primary care doctor never visited my father once. Thanks in large part to Dr. Chang's expert care, my father's kidney function improved to the point where he did not need dialysis. Today my dad is stable and continues to see Dr. Chang regularly for his thorough care and expertise. We are so grateful for Dr. Chang.

It is crazy how as an existing patient you have to tell a complete stranger (receptionist) your…read moremedical problems to get an appointment to see the doctor. Then she calls back and says the doctor doesn't think it's an emergency but I could go to the emergency room if you think so. Yes I felt it was an urgent problem or I wouldn't have bothered with this ridiculous exercise of trying to see the doctor. I have seen this Doctor for years, what a complete failure on him and his office. The emergency room is overflowing with sick people, a 10 minute appointment would have helped me tremendously. I suffered for 2 weeks before passing a stone. Hopefully there is no other damage. But if there is a will hold him and his office responsible. Complete lack of service.

I saw Dr. Connolley as a new patient this past Monday with Dr. Rosenberg having retired. The front…read moreoffice staff is friendly & thorough, expediting the check in & check out processes. The nurse, Ron, is very friendly & does a thorough work up, leaving nothing to chance. Of course, Dr. Connolley is very friendly, thorough, & knowledgable. Despite getting a call to come down to the or in the middle of our visit, he spent as much as was needed in reviewing my chart & testosterone issue & related medication. He does a very smooth painless prostate exam for anyone not looking forward to that part of the visit. He made sure all my questions were answered. I am glad to have him as my new urologist.