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.

Dr. Logan is the best provider I've had the privilege of working with. She has accompanied my…read morefamily and I for over a decade now of medical care, and she is just the best. Examples (I have many more but will just share a few) - she always makes sure I understand the results of not only tests she orders but ones that my specialists order if they haven't explained them to me. She makes recommendations that are outside of what I would consider often - like she recommended a specific supplement that stopped the hot flashes I developed postpartum for four years vs another provider who told me "well if that's your only symptom, maybe get some fans." She cares about my kids even though they haven't seen her as patients yet*, she is efficient yet spends as much time with me as she can to address my concerns, and she remembers details about me that make me feel cared for and seen. As a now pretty functional person with severe PTSD, I have to stay on top of treatment and such, and to that end Dr. Logan has been willing in the past to communicate with my psychiatric nurse practitioner and therapist - and honestly, she's one of the only MDs/DOs I work with who has been willing/able to communicate with other providers directly in the past several years and it's SO MUCH more efficient than my other providers passing messages back and forth through me like a game of telephone. (*They don't see her yet only because her office doesn't have connections to an after hours pediatric urgent care clinic - once my kids are old enough to not need that we will be switching.) It's really challenging being a provider in today's American healthcare system, and I really appreciate Dr. Logan and how hard she works to make sure her patients get the best care possible within the broken system we're all functioning in. (I'm a different kind of provider in healthcare so see the provider side often - but I'm also a patient.)

Don't know what changed with her. I thought she was excellent. A wonderful doctor. Then she moved…read moreand did her best to keep me away. They took my insurance until I went in to see her, then nope. Don't know why, or what I did. But she acts mean, terse when she spoke to me. Then after refusing the insurance they accepted at first, she overcharges. $585 for a visit in 2021. I would avoid her like the plague.

Now that I'm finally "at that age" - older dude that is becoming slightly battle worn after several…read morelate-life knee surgeries - I couldn't be more blessed to have found Dr. Beale. PCPs in general are a challenge to find in my area, and thankfully she "appeared" just at the right time. I've hit have period where symptoms and remedies can interact, overlap and confuse and Dr. Beale is a star for identifying cause and untangling treatment and drug interactions. Upbeat, proactive and positive, I'm confident I've found a partner for the third chapter in my life.

I started seeing Dr. Beal as my primary care physician earlier this year after switching insurance…read morein February. I was dealing with several new medical diagnoses at the time--which is never ideal when transitioning to a new doctor--but Dr. Beal has been absolutely incredible. This is my first experience with a provider outside of Kaiser, and I can honestly say I've never felt so heard or understood by a doctor. I used to think the doctors on TV who really get to know their patients were fictional--but not with Dr. Beal! She takes her time, never rushes appointments, and genuinely listens. She encourages questions and never makes me feel silly for asking anything, no matter how basic it might seem. Dr. Beal is working with me to build a care plan that actually fits me--not a one-size-fits-all solution. I'm honestly so thankful that I had to leave Kaiser, because it led me to her. Highly recommend!

Time to update. Though I write few Yelp reviews, this doctor deserves another five stars as she had…read moreonly gotten better, more wise, and more educated with the passage of time. i note that her practice is now closed to new patients which is no wonder as i assume that she is booked to the hilt by her longtime patients. All I can say is that if you live in the East Bay (Berkeley, Kensington, Albany, El Cerrito or Richmond) this is the family practitioner that you want to try to get. Trust me. i wouldn't lie to you. I'm a public librarian.

Nina Birnbaum is an outstanding person? And an outstanding doctor!…read more I made an instant connection with her the first time I met her: she is an excellent listener, asks very good questions, is well-connected, and a superior team-builder. When I came to her I had just finished up with several bouts of pancreatitis - very painful. Three doctors before her had left medical practice during a period of intense change for physicians. I asked her to promise me she would not leave; a rediculous thing to ask but just to say how scared and desperate I felt. I am now older and need more specialists, but she has been with me to help build that team. She is incredibly smart and has diagnosed a number of my situations just by listening to my descriptions (and then getting confirmation). She is kind... so kind. And she tells the truth. I am not afraid of dying, but I really don't like loss of control. Which means having a doctor who is honest with me and treats me like a partner in addressing my medical concerns. I hope Nina will remain my doctor for the rest of my lifetime...

Dr. Nebenzahl is an exceptional physician! She approaches medicine like a detective, taking the…read moretime to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and connect the dots. Her insight, knowledge, and dedication to finding answers have been truly impressive. I have always felt heard, respected, and supported in her care. I am incredibly grateful to be her patient and would recommend her without hesitation.

Excellent physician! Thorough and professional. Great listener. Terrific problem solver. She…read moreinspires confidence. Was so glad that I had an appointment with this doctor instead of going to Urgent Care.

As someone who is incredibly afraid of doctor visits, Dr. McCune was perfect! She was attentive,…read morekind and caring. Great multitasker too - as she took notes, she pointed the screen at me so that I could see what she was doing, and she gracefully kept up the conversation. After I disclosed my discomfort around giving blood, she revised her plan to try and get as much done with only one blood draw. Dr. McCune also gave me some tips on how to handle the blood draw. Unfortunately I still passed out like a light, but we were well prepared and the staff in her office were incredible. Dr. McCune's medical assistant, Brittany, was also very kind and attentive. We had great conversation and she put me at ease during one of the shots. Unfortunately my appointment did start 45-60 minutes late that day (not sure if this occurs frequently), but in general I have heard all doctor visits often start late. I'll certainly be back! Highly recommend.

I'm still a patient of Dr. McCune's and she still deserves five stars. She's been a great partner…read moreover the years, and under Dr. McCune's care and her coordination with my GI I was able to get a diagnosis, and more importantly, get better. The first time I saw Dr. McCune I was at my lowest point, and for awhile now I've been really thriving. When I see her and have periodic health concerns or questions, she always takes the issues seriously, and she's able to put them in context of my overall health. She has also helped me see how far I've come in the past 5 years. Dr. McCune is the only physician at Sutter that I've stuck with for this long, and I'm grateful to be her patient!

Doctors never rush you, and seem to listen which is fantastic. Best physician experience I've had…read moreactually. I rarely waited more than 5-7 minutes to be seen, and when I have, they have apologized. Vibe is great support staff are ok. Walk in Blood drawing and tests are efficient and proficient. One note: Not sure why they have a security guard tho, if they never look up from their phone, ever. Not when people enter or leave. ever. I worry for the guard's neck . But if they have one medical that'll be good. Maybe when they take a break they can access the situation

I have been with One medical in Berkeley office. I would not choose them. Go to another primary…read morecare provider that shows compassion and care. They are impersonal. I never met my PCP, always booked months ahead. I have to have a haggle with them for refilling my prescriptions that were prescribed by their own medical providers. They do not get back to you timely. Their blood draw station is not efficient. You wait and wait. They don't have the right tubes and need 48 hr!!!. You pay extra monthlyon top of your insurance for using one medical. I do not feel cared for there, just a number. Go somewhere else!!! Worst primary care office!

Dr. Mirviss is absolutely the best doctor ever. She is so bright and caring. At every appointment,…read moreshe has taken time to fully listen and solve the medical issue.

If I could give zero stars I would this office looks for new staff and they try you out for a few…read moredays then say we won't be moving forward with employment at this time and don't pay you, so many HIPPA violations that are been done patients can see the screen on the computer while checking out, patients identity is been blurbed out while patients are sitting in the waiting area never in my 10+ years as a Medical Assistant have I been welcomed to work in such an unprofessional office, not sure how this office is still open. Not sure how many times have they done this to other people who are in hopes of finally finding a job I see so many horrible reviews now I know why.

This location is excellent when UC Berkeley is not in session, because the staffing is appropriate…read morefor the patient load. When school is back, all of the timing for appointments is off and it's because they are running as tight as possible on staff. If you have come in for a 9 AM appointment, that's when the door opens, you will be seen after that. Still, with that in mind I have not had any issues with receiving appropriate and adequate care for my health concerns. All staff and clinicians have been more than kind, courteous, and respectful. Carbon is great in a pinch for urgent care. The downside is that their app doesn't communicate with Epic, which a lot of larger primary care providers (like Sutter and UCSF) do use.

I had a drug screen scheduled at carbon health which was pre-registered through my employer, to…read morewhich I came to the site at Berkeley on Telegraph to. I didn't wait long, maybe around 5-10 minutes for someone to come to the front desk. I presented my confirmation email holding information for my registration number, account number and bar code. Front desk staff Angie said that I would have to pay out of pocket because she's not familiar with the email I presented to her. She stated they only accept two different entities that schedule drug screens. The instructions I received directed me to Carbon Health, while the screening itself was being managed through Vertical Screen. When I arrived, I attempted to explain the situation to the front desk receptionist. It became apparent that my explanation wasn't being fully understood, so I referenced the different entities listed in my email and specifically identified Vertical Screen as the third-party provider. When I mentioned, "It's through Vertical Screen," I was met with a confused "What?" in a noticeably dismissive tone. After repeating myself, the receptionist looked at her computer and simply responded, "K." Unfortunately, this interaction felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. I also spoke with the same receptionist over the phone the day prior to schedule my appointment and experienced a similarly indifferent and discourteous tone. During my wait to be called by a provider for my drug screening, she also answered a phone call, requested to put the patient on hold, and went on her phone for 5 minutes prior to picking up the call -- a greater representation of unprofessionalism in the workplace. I understand that front desk staff often handle a high volume of patients, non-members, and third-party vendors, and that challenging days happen. However, professionalism and courtesy should remain a priority, regardless of the circumstances. As someone who works in healthcare administration for large healthcare organizations where patient experience and service are heavily emphasized, I was disappointed by the lack of basic customer service. My experience with the receptionist significantly impacted my overall impression of this location. I hope management takes this feedback as an opportunity to reinforce the importance of respectful and professional communication with all patients and visitors.

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!