If god forbid you are in need of vascular, cardiac or thoracic surgery this is the place to go to!…read more This group of surgeons are the most caring and knowledgeable group I have EVER seen! They take care of every patient like they are their own family members. They spend so much time explaining the procedure, following up and keeping the family informed during the entire process. Having heart issues run in my family, I can't even say how at ease I am to have such a great cardiac surgeon group minutes away. I would never let my family go anywhere else! I have seen them first hand work miracles and rescue many lives! We are so lucky to have this team!!!

I've been a client of East Bay Cardiovascular Thoracic Associates since 2010. Typically I see Dr…read more Ricardo Aguirre, M.D. for my dialysis access. First with a fistula and now a graft. Dr Aguirre, is amazing and always takes such great care of me. About a week ago he was going to do a de-clot on my Graft, but was out sick. His office alerted me right away and scheduled me to see another Dr. in his practice. That's when I met Dr., Melisa Loja, M.D., MAS, RPVI. She was wonderful, made both me and my partner feel very comfortable about what she was planning to do, along with options if things did not go as planned. I had follow up appointment, with her today, where she took out my stitches and answered all my questions and concerns, I had about leaving for my trip to Hawaii. She insured me that I will not have a problem swimming with my perma cath in my chest. As long as I'm keeping it covered with the waterproof dressings. I love both of these Dr's. And feel comfortable in trusting them with my life.

Dr. Varon was very attentive and listened to my health concerns. He also looked at my medical…read morerecords while I was there and discussed the various medications I've been taking. I have a follow up appointment in three months. I recommend Dr. Veron.

I called to schedule an appointment for a physical exam and was told I can't do it on the first…read morevisit. I need to schedule one visit first where the doctor schedules the exam on another visit so you will have to pay for multiple visits to get normal physical. I don't understand why you need 2-3 visits to get this simple thing.

I'm a long-time patient of Dr. Harpole for a reason: he's knowledgeable and sincerely interested…read moreand involved in helping me maintain my health. I take my list, we talk through it, and when I get a blank look on my face we go through it again until I get it. Together we identify and evaluate the options. I have to admit I have had to wait beyond my appointment time, but usually it's because a patient either added more "stuff" to their Dr. Harpole list or an unexpected problem arose. If you've ever needed more time for whatever reason, you'd understand. As for Sondra, his incredible multi-tasking Assistant, my experience is she does everything possible to keep a very busy office running smoothly and all the balls they juggle in the air. She cares about the patients and I find will do all in her power to deliver on what's asked. I think she's a tremendous asset to the office and they complement each other. They make a great team, are very compassionate, caring, and fun. Thank you both!

All of the previous 1 star reviews are completely true and valid!…read more I am writing this review on behalf of my brother who has a slight mental disability. Dave has been a patient of Dr Harpole for 10 years and has always expressed to me how rude the lady at the desk was but I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt. In the past Dave was diagnosed as Pre-diabetic and has both diabetes and heart disease in the family. Blood work was done two months ago and because of Daves work schedule and the Dr's shortened hours, he was just now able to schedule the bloodwork review. Going in, Dave had mentioned that he had seen a urologist regarding a prostate issue and was scheduled for a procedure to recify the problem. Dr Harpole discussed the prostate problem and then an audible "buzzer" went off signaling the end of the appointment! Dr Harpole not only rushed him out of the office but refused to even address the 2 month old blood work telling him he now needed to make yet another appointment to go over them!!! When he asked Sandra at the desk she refused to even give him any copies until Dr Harpole "released" them. The Dr did manage to litterally scribble on a piece of paper a couple of notes regarding the results and all we could make out was "borderline diabetic." Daves father passed due to complications from diabetes and Dr Harpole is well aware of this! I then made a call to Sandra asking what had happened and she told me she could not release anything without the Dr's approval even though that's what the appointment was scheduled for in the first place. The prostate issue was completely taken care of and under control. Here's the whole crux of the experience...Dave's urologist whom he had only met one time actually took the time to call me from HER HOME and spend 20 minutes talking to me to find out more about Dave because she's a doctor who CARES and is in practice for all the right reasons. I remember delivering UPS to Dr Harpole back in 1981 and thinking it's probably time to retire since there seems to be an obvious burn out issue here. I will also be contacting John Muir and the Medical board regarding his practice. Please don't waste your time or money dealing with this business and hopefully this will save at least one person the experience. Thanks for reading...

I love Dr. Katz. I went to him in so much pain. After examining me and talking with me. We decided…read moretogether what our next step will be. We went with surgery. He listened to me before and after surgery. He answered any questions I had. He also understands that not all patients are the same. We don't all heal the same. He's a great doctor. Also I wanted to say that the staff is great. They are friendly, fun, and just so nice. You can really tell that everyone in this office really care about their patients.

I agree. I use to see Dr. Katz for years until I switched to kaiser few years ago. He is a great…read moredoctor -was with me thru breast cancer, hooked me up with the best oncologist and surgeon and he was great. He has great bedside manor also. Wish I still had him as doctor and hope he is doing well.

Rachael has been so incredibly helpful with managing my perimenopause symptoms. I have been on a…read morehormone replacement program for the past two years that has greatly improved my quality of life. Rachael is a good clinician and diagnostician who is also compassionate and kind. (I just wasn't getting the care I needed from my ob/gyn and family medicine doctor at Kaiser and it was worth paying out of pocket for the care I have received at Body Logic.) Thank you for helping me to feel better!

I would not recommend Diablo Valley Oncology as an employer. My time there was, unfortunately, the…read moreworst experience of my professional career. I encountered an environment that was unprofessional and lacking in basic respect and kindness. Despite my ability to work well with a wide range of personalities and teams, I was met with hostility and poor treatment by members of my department. I believe everyone deserves a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, and that was not my experience here. That said, I walked away with an important lesson: some situations are not worth fighting for, and protecting your own well-being must come first.

Dr Matthew Sirott, Mariya Ryazantseva and the rest of the staff have been awesome. I give them…read moresooooo much credit for extending my wife's life to over 4X what her old doctors said she'd have a when first diagnosed(8+ years vs up to 1-2 years). This is such a difficult job, dealing with patients who quite often won't be around too long, but the nurses, assistants and doctors all tried everything that my insurance would approve. There were a lot of times that treatments or procedures were denied. My wife's cancer was vicious and aggressive. She tried every probably every chemo or immunotherapy on the market, did radiation multiple times, did infusions, had surgeries, and they always did their best to keep her truthfully informed, and keep her spirits up, even when the news wasn't good. Now my wife generally hates going to the doctor, but a trip to Diablo Valley was more like talking with friends for her. Now I will say to ask questions, and get all copies reports for yourself, so you can go home, and read and learn about what is happening. I think it was difficult doing this, but made everything make sense about what was happening. When you have a little knowledge about your treatment and conditions, the decisions are much easier to make in my opinion. I will miss my wife more than I can explain, but I truly believe they did their best to take care of Jerusha. Rest In Peace.

Dr. Pirkle was my PCP for more than ten years until I moved Because he is a concierge doctor, I…read morewas able to make prompt appointments. He also makes hospital visits. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains things clearly. He is also an excellent diagnostician.

Dr. Pirkle is exactly what I want in a primary care physician. Rigorous in his ongoing study as…read moremedicine evolves. I think he is truly committed to full patient health and delivers medical care as it should be, directly to the individual for the individual. I have been a patient of Dr. Pirkle's for over 10 years. I was compelled to write a review after reading some of the other reviews. Insurance, hospitals, reimbursement, and many other issues have affected how medicine is delivered. Some people are hard to please or don't like what they hear. If you want a skilled, dedicated primary care physician that you can trust, I recommend Dr. Pirkle, full-stop.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. DeLaney and the entire team. Dr. DeLaney provided…read moretruly outstanding medical care for my back, and I am so grateful for the expertise, compassion, and attention I received throughout the process. It made a very stressful situation so much easier knowing I was in such capable hands. I especially want to recognize Dani for going so far above and beyond with the billing support. She put in so much extra work behind the scenes, and I truly appreciate all the time, patience, and dedication she and Ginger gave to helping resolve everything. My medical care truly could not have happened without their support, and it has been life-changing for me. A huge thank you as well to Sarah for making sure we were scheduled for the procedure and helping everything come together smoothly and on time. Her help made the entire process seamless. This team truly cares about their patients, and it shows in every interaction. I am beyond thankful for all of their help and highly recommend this office.

I received a call the day before my appointment asking me to review, in detail, the original phone…read moreconversation from when I scheduled my visit. I was told this was necessary because the employee who booked my appointment had been terminated, and there was no documentation in my chart. I clearly explained at that time why I was seeking care and specifically asked the receptionist to verify my insurance eligibility to ensure I could see the physician. When I arrived for my appointment, I was informed that it had been scheduled incorrectly. After waiting approximately 20 minutes, I was told I needed to contact my insurance company to obtain my physical insurance card information. While I was on the phone with my insurance provider, the doctor briefly came to the front desk area. At the time, it appeared to be a casual interaction with staff, but given the circumstances, it seemed possible she had been informed that my insurance information had not been properly collected by the former receptionist. Once I provided the required insurance details, I was finally taken to an exam room by a medical assistant. As I sat down, the staff member commented that the doctor was not friendly and could be rude and abrupt. My blood pressure was taken and measured at 140/103, which is elevated. The assistant stated she would not inform the doctor and would instead retake it because she did not want to "go there" with her. When retaken, I was told it was still high. The staff member asked additional questions and mentioned I would see her again after the doctor completed the examination. However, just two minutes later, she returned to inform me that the doctor had left and would not be seeing me that day. I was asked if I would like to reschedule. Although I remained composed and declined, I left the office in tears, feeling defeated and deeply disappointed. It is difficult to understand how someone seeking medical care could be treated in this manner. I will be contacting patient relations, and I felt it was important to share this experience here as well.