Debra Barra-Stevens, MD

Andrew Dao and staff are kind, helpful and give give quality care…read more Only one day wait for an appointment- outstanding! He addresses all issues, notes any issues and makes a plan with me. He care for basic issues, internal, external problems and asks good questions. Referrals to other groups (Mammo, cray, PT) are made quickly. Big Thanks!

I highly recommend Dr Dao! I'm a senior male and Dr Dao and his team have been nothing short of…read morewonderful to work with. Dr Dao is very personable, and thorough in addressing any questions or concerns that are raised. I have been extremely pleased at how easy it has been to get in for a personal visit or video visit. Last week, we scheduled a video visit for the next day. 5 star service!!

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Sharon Chen Lee, M.D

5.0(3 reviews)

Dr.Sharon Chen Lee is kind, thoughtful, listens attentively, excellent communication, speaks…read moreclearly and professionally. Solved all me issues by referral where needed, and knowledgeable in all questions I asked. She is a quality doctor. The nurse practitioners DR.SIU was professional and gave me quality care! A great team!!! Tk u Yvette Thoma

I've been seeing Dr. Lee for a few years now l, and can say that she always makes time for any…read morequestions or concerns I have. She listens and responds quickly to my emails or refills and has a gentle demeanor when I have office visits. It's been a great to have a Doctor who listens and cares about her patients!

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Andra Batlin, MD

2.7(14 reviews)

0.3 mi

Dr. Andra Batlin has been my general physician for about 5 years. She is very friendly and…read morecommunicates complex medical terms very clearly and in easy-to-understand terms. She has been very flexible and truly listens when I ask her about various medical studies which I've come across on well-respected medical websites. She has successfully diagnosed several potentially-serious health issues I've encountered, providing the recommended solution (e.g. changes in diet; new medication; medical procedure) which has in each case resulted in resolution of the problem. I highly recommend her as a very knowledgeable, empathetic, and open-minded general physician. Her office associates are also very professional and courteous.

According to the office of Dr Batlin, the brain is not so much a spongey physical organ responsible…read morefor various physiological functions as it is a nebulous ghost receptacle that can sometimes be inhabited by demons, the exorcism of which medical care providers have no part. Despite describing the physical manifestations of severe anxiety, including urticaria, elevated blood pressure, elevated pulse, insomnia, anorexia, and panic attacks, the office repeatedly asserted that it has a policy of not providing FMLA for "non-medical" reasons, despite Dr Batlin handling the prescription of psychotropic medication (SNRIs) for same. For clarification, I was not requesting disability or worker's comp paperwork. I only needed a doctor's note to use my own earned, banked sick leave, of which I have plenty. That's it. Just a doctor's note enabling me to use my own sick leave as an interim measure while I sought the care of a psychiatrist. Instead I was repeatedly told to just go to the ER. I don't require inpatient psychiatric hospital treatment, so this repeated insistence that I seek unnecessary and expensive treatment instead of the simple and cost-free to anyone but myself remedy of time off is completely baffling.

Jeanne Lee, M.D

4.1(13 reviews)

Dr. Lee is awesome!…read more She is extremely thorough, and she really likes to spend time with her patients. She is a great listener, addresses every minute concern, and she is very kind. If there is even a smidge of doubt as to whether or not you may have an illness, she will go ahead and analyze it. I also appreciate the fact that she understands how Asian women have different needs in terms enzymes that we are lacking, lactose issues, etc. I learned a lot from our conversation. I was searching for a good physician in the area after moving from the other coast, and I am so happy that my search is finally over.

Dr Lee is AMAZING!!!! Idk why anyone would even put a 1 star rating on her, well terry in the…read morereview section, honey, sorry to break it to you but coming from a nurse, age has a lot to do with your body! Lol but anyways, Dr Lee is great, very intelligent, sweet, caring and compassionate! Those are all great qualities of a PCP! So, if you are looking for a new PCP, she's a great one!

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Janet L. Melnyk, M.D

4.3(6 reviews)

Dr. Melnyk Is one of the best Doctors I've ever had She cares She listens And I trust her…read morecompletely Very hard to find these days in my opinion And I've had a lot of Doctors But trust in your Doctor makes you sleep at night a bit easier and that's worth more than anything in my book. Thank You Doctor Melnyk Thank You Robert Sims

Dr. Melnyk is caring and listens to what you have to say. She spends time with you and doesn't…read morerushes through your exam.

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Jasmer Robert M MD

5.0(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

Dear Jasmer is very attentive and caring. He makes me confident about his medical decisions. His…read moreoffice staff members are also very professional and responsive. Highly recommended.

Wonderful doctor. I can not express how much this man is not only caring but awesome. This man is…read moresuper busy one pt after another but always has time to talk and see how I am actually doing. He is not only a pulmonary specialist but also specialize on sleep studies. I wanted to participate but my schedule is ridiculous. The staff and receptionist are incredible and so friendly. I will miss coming here for my appointments. Someday I will sign up for that sleep study.

Frank Tortorice, MD

2.8(24 reviews)

1.0 mi

This Doctor is interested in curing the Medical problems which you are suffering with…read more I have presented him with my issues and the Doctor has handled them with as Professional as possible. His office has been helpful as well which shows his overall concern. I highly recommend this Doctor and his Office. Robert

After repeated attempts to call and email this office, they have continued to ignore my request for…read morea prescription required for me to take my INSULIN. Let that sink in. I have DIABETES. I require insulin daily. Their negligence to provide this basic but essential medical need to a patient is appalling. Dr. Tortorice himself is amazing. The most passionate doctor i have ever met. He made me feel heard and seen. He went above and beyond what other doctors would do. But the office manager Eva at the San Mateo office is completely incompetent. It's a shame that such a wonderful doctor is losing patients because of her. Id love to return as a patient so long as Eva is gone! All the emails go to her and not directly to the doctor. There is no online portal for communicating with him, so she decides to pick and choose what communication ends up on his desk. So there is no accountability whatsoever. Moving on to a doctor with a more reliable office culture. I genuinely wish him the best of luck.

Hoa Le, MD

4.8(15 reviews)

As an ICU RN and patient of Dr. Le I am extraordinarily impressed with her thoroughness and…read moreexpedience. I have gone to her for the past 2 years for regular checkups and specific ailments. I could not have found a better primary care provider!

Been with Dr. Le for many years now. She is by far the best dr. I have every had. She cares about…read moretrying to make you healthy and offers the best solutions, not the easy ones. You will not be disappointed as she is very smart and cares about your health.

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Hala H. Ali, M.D

3.7(31 reviews)

i would recommend Dr. hala ali to every one i found Dr…read more hala ali to be both professional and knowledgeable. she took her time with my office visit. and she is the best doctor i have ever had. she really pays attention to detail and explains any concerns about my health not like other doctors. she is very thorough an makes me feel that she cares. she is a kind and sensitive doctor that really takes the time to get to know you and talk to you about whats going on in your life. it was a great experience and i highly recommend her. Dr. hala ali was very nice. very knowledgeable and extremely thorough and accessible' Dr. hala ali was a pleasure to have as a doctor.

Dr Hala H Ali, your compassion and professionalism are deeply appreciated. Thank you for always…read moregoing above and beyond. Thank you for being such an amazing doctor. Your Care and attention mean the world to me. Your genuine concern for your patients is truly heartwarming . Best Regards, Cathleen Klement

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