Dr. Hassid is an incredible physician. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and caring. I am so grateful to have found him. He is the BEST!

I was a patient of Dr. Hassid's for a few years but am now changing doctors because his office incorrectly charged me multiple times. In the first instance, I made an appointment for an annual checkup but when I arrived Dr. Hassid told me his office only scheduled 30 minutes and he needed an hour so I had to reschedule. However, I was charged for this visit and it took me multiple calls back and forth to get it sorted out. Then when I went to his office for the rescheduled annual exam, he charged me hundreds of dollars for a preventative appointment that should have been fully covered by insurance. His office said the reason for this was that he provided additional services, which in reality was just him asking me a couple of generic questions about previous visits of mine. I recommend looking for doctors with more honest billing practices. read more

After having one primary care physician after another leave the area, retire or fall out of Blue Shield's network, I was disillusioned the last time I received a notification that I once again needed to select a primary care physician. I'd barely learned the name and office address of my last one. To top it all off, it was July 2020 and I found myself navigating my annual visit over Zoom with a new-to-me doctor in what was then a new-to-most-of-us world of telemedicine. I was delighted to find Dr. Hassid patient, engaged and thorough. I was worried a Zoom medical appointment would be both useless and a waste of time, but he's a good listener and he followed up by ordering lab work to ensure my health was on track. He's also the first doctor I've ever had who's provided his cell phone number for texting which has proven incredibly useful. He often calls me within five minutes of receiving my messages. When I drove into the City for my first in person office visit earlier this year, I found the office fairly easily. It's good to know there's on site parking and a pharmacy located in the building as well. As a solo practitioner, it's a small office, simply equipped, but welcoming. Neville at the front desk is considerate and pleasant as well. I've never had him nickel or dime me for questions and they seem to handle all the billing with my insurance so it's been a smooth process to get my claims approved. Finding a good doctor is such a relief! I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Nothing that makes Dr. Edwin Hassid's performance particularly exceptional or negative as my GP, but then again, I thankfully never had reason to give him a challenge. He also acts quickly on refills, which is good. I also think Neville is great; he's sharp, kind, and keeps his promises. However, one of Dr. Hassid's appointment coordinators might make you feel like her time is much more important than yours and Dr. Hassid might back her up. For example, this appointment coordinator called me at 8:20am on a Tuesday before my 9am video chat checkup with Dr. Hassid and expected me to casually talk on the phone with her and update all my information. She just assumed I'd be free 40 mins. ahead of time to confirm my details. To justify it, she said "they have a new system and just wanted to get it out of the way" (it seems for the past couple years, they always "have a new system"). I spoke to her for a few minutes, but when she told me there was alot more, I said I didn't have time. I had an 8:30am meeting that I had to set-up for. Tuesday mornings are when many people obviously work, and I was no exception. Because I abruptly left, the lady arrogantly assumed that her time was more valuable than mine and complained to Dr. Hassid, who tried to chastise me about it. I explained to Edwin my point of view and even told him that I appreciate him as my doctor, but he persisted by justifying why what happened was okay and that I was rude. In retrospect, I feel that Dr. Hassid's arrogance extended to the lady I spoke with. When I asked him to update my pharmacy, he even gave me a "told you so" attitude about it when he had to reconnect me with the appointment coordinator. When I spoke to her again, I told her I hope she wasn't offended, and we had a friendly moment, but then her attitude came out again and she tried to justify herself. At the end of our call, she spoke in a sassy, fake tone and hung up on me a bit quicker than she would have, had she had more class. read more

Dr Hassid is my new primary care physician. Knowledgeable, very professional. Best Doctor I ever had. So lucky I found him. read more

I went to Dr Hassid for over 20 years, even when I moved across the Bay. The only reason I stopped was that we had to move to Kaiser for various reasons. I miss Dr Hassid. He was thorough, kind, thoughtful and oh so knowledgeable. My annual visit (which was often every two years) would often take 45-60 mins, so different from the Kaiser 20. He kept very detailed notes and copies of all of my test results and would compare and review and ask many follow up questions. He's far and away the best doctor I've ever had and I miss him. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I would go back in a heartbeat if our insurance changed. Oh and he's very well connected to other doctors and referred me to excellent specialists when the need arose. read more

Dr Hassid has been my primary doctor for almost 10 years. He is an experienced, honest, and reliable doctor who helped me survive the COVID pandemic despite being a high risk due to primary immune deficiency. He doesn't rush the appointments and takes time to listen to his patients and he does pay attention. He follows the best medical practices during the appointments and is up to date on medical literature. He promptly follows up on the results of medical tests. His staff is responsive, friendly, easy to communicate with. For all this time, I didn't encounter a single issue in scheduling appointments when needed because he has great staff, Eva and Neville. I always check any medical bills for coding errors and signs of fraud, and his medical billing was fair and correct to the best of my knowledge. Good medical providers are hard to find in SF for some reason. Two previous doctors I had were pretty good, but moved out of the city. Sometimes the doctor is good, but the staff is not up to the doctor making the provider unresponsive and, therefore, unreliable. Billing errors are quite common in the medical industry. In this case I didn't encounter any of these issues. Quite to the contrary, he is a rarest kind of doctor who puts his patients above the medical bills. I was waiting for a bill for the last appointment for several months. Finally, I decided to contact him to request the bill but did't want to disrupt his work by calling his phone. I left him two messages to get in touch with me, but he didn't reply both. Yet he was always very quick to reply if I had any medical concerns. How long ago have you encountered a doctor or a lawyer like this? For me, it was the first time outside of my family. Here is a couple more things that might be helpful. Dr Hassid is conservative with respect to modern means of communication. He is still not comfortable with using email that can be a major inconvenience to many or even a deal breaker. His reasons include the learning curve, as well as, security and privacy risks he is very cautious of. He would rather concentrate on medicine than learning new technologies and mitigating the associated risks. I think this is a reasonable choice. He is equally cautious in medical aspects that may result in specialist referrals that you might find unnecessary. Depending on how risk-averse you are it may or may not be what you want. There is always a trade-off between how much you want to spend on excluding various medical conditions you might have and confidence that you did't miss anything. He prefers the abundance of caution, and doesn't want to miss anything. read more

These last three weeks I've had mononucleosis, and it's the sickest I've ever been. Can't really review restaurants when you've got neither taste nor hunger. What I can do is review what could be the best doctor in San Francisco. I'm really grateful that I found Dr. Hassid to help me though this horrible experience. I guess this is my way of saying thanks. (No pressure.) As a child of MAMD(mom as my doctor) every little thing that's ever been wrong with me has been closely examined, I've seen my fair share of specialists (you know, "just to make sure"), and every medical decision ever made about me has been under the careful oversight of my caring mother. So when after only about two weeks under Dr. Hassid's care, my mother said "just do exactly what Dr. Hassid tells you to", It's finest endorsement there is. Kind of like when your dad stops commenting how you drive and starts to take naps or explore new features on his phone instead; it's proof of earned trust. He's a very involved physician; he made sure straight away that I could reach him in case I need, he made sure we talk on the phone every few days between visits to keep track of my development. Furthermore he's patient, systematic and great listener; all incredibly important skills in a primary care physician. I also liked how he pedagogically walks you through everything so you understand what's going on. I saw a specialist about two weeks in, and this doctor seemed more interested with how I found Dr. Hassid than with my health. But to quote that doctor, Hassid is "one of best and most caring doctors in SF", and from my experience I think he might be right. Oh and a final shoutout for his staff; they're great too. read more

Dr. Hassid is super thorough. He always takes his time and asks lots of questions which really makes you feel "heard" as a patient. Awesome doctor. Would recommend! read more

Doctor Edwin is a great Doctor and fantastic at what he does. He has a lot of empathy towards his patients. I came for my annual wellness exam here and he thoroughly examined everything as the way it should be. Nowadays, doctors try to be stingy and don't examine things if they can get away with it. But not Doctor Hassid, he will take care of you! The staff at the clinic are super nice as well and are very accommodating. I switched from the idiots at UCSF primary care who are just overpriced jerks and will talk money first and patients needs later. I would recommend Doctor Hassid and his clinic over anyone in the city any day. read more

My last doctor of the UCSF was superb but extremely hard to get a hold of. Then I began my search for another MD. Dr. Hassid is professional and knowledgeable. He definitely has many decades of clinical experience yet he never pretends that he knows all. In my case, he did not hesitate to refer me to see a specialist for second opinion. But he still keeps monitoring my conditions. He listens to and takes complaints seriously--this, for me, is crucial. He is generally good at follow-up with test results though sometimes he may forget--if it's not urgent. He is very reasonable at ordering necessary lab tests--this I value very much. A note: the office does not take credit card but personal check or cash only. Really wish that they accept credit card. But the service charge at Dr. Hassid's is affordable--you get boutique high quality care! Labcorp is in the same building. I didn't have to wait in long line among crowds for my lab works. And Labcorp's charge is quite reasonable--I paid (with my insurance) only a quarter of what CPMC charged me for the same type of lab works. The office manager Eva is wonderful and extremely professional! The only little problem I have is that (because English is not my first Language) I have to try very hard to listen to what he says, especially on the phone--he speaks very softly, fast, and succinctly. read more

I will also agree with the other reviewers, Dr. Hassid is a great Doctor. I went to Dr. Hassid not knowing what was wrong with me, he took a serious of tests and found out what was going on, and basically saved my life. I did end up in the hospital, thank goodness, but now I am back to normal with the help of this great doctor. ( I had to speak with him late at night and he returned my phone call immediately!) I would highly recommend him! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Hassid's for about nine years now. He has always been very attentive to my physical care, doing comprehensive check ups and referring me to specific specialists when he deemed it appropriate. I am now elderly so his expert exam and years of experience in the field are essential for great care and prevention of problems. He takes the time to listen, encourages me to do what he believes is best (such as taking blood pressure pills when I was reluctant to do so), without being demanding or pushy. I trust his advice, and since I am a bit of a sceptic where doctor advice is concerned, I think you can believe me when I say he has helped me stay healthy through the years. Shayna read more

One risk in writing a five star review is that too many others will become patients and I won't be able to get an appointment. Oh, well. I've more than usual experience with doctors: Growing up around them, marrying them and as a high user patient. Dr. Hassid is at the top of my list for an internist/primary care doctor. He is personable; he is thorough; he takes his time. And please, don't everybody overbook him. A great indicator is that he and his secretary have been together for 23 years. To me, that says something. read more

As many Yelpers have already acknowledged, Dr. Hassid is very though. He is a very involved Dr., and that is very difficult to find nowadays. It was not easy finding a competent PCP, but I feel that I finally lucked out w/ Dr. Hassid and his staff. He is caring and patient. I almost didn't write this review because I was afraid so many patients would flock to the good Dr. I know, it's selfish of me. Can you blame me? He has done follow-up phone calls! You get the feeling that you're an actual patient, a real person and not just a number or paycheck. Shout out also goes to his wonderful, competent and professional staff. The office head/manager (Ava? Elva?) is a true gem. She's professional, kind, knowledgeable, organized, etc. Everything you would want in someone running your office. Yes, sometimes there is a bit of a wait w/ scheduled appointments. But you know what? The pros out weigh the cons. At some point he'll have cease accepting new patients. read more

I had a positive experience at Dr. Hassid's office this afternoon. He was running a little behind (perhaps 15 mins or so). However, instead of making me wait without any word from anyone, Dr. Hassid himself mentioned through the doorway that he was running just a tad behind. i told him, "no problem...I've got my book...it's fine." And it was. I appreciated the fact that Dr. Hassid took the time to ask about my medical history personally (instead of making me fill out ten pages of a questionnaire). He was warm and attentive, and took any medical concerns that I had seriously. He also suggested a few lab tests to check on things that I was concerned about. He even mentioned that I should call him five days after I complete the lab work so that he can explain the results to me (which I thought was fantastic). I've honestly never had anyone offer to explain lab work to me! Finding a new doctor in a new city can be a daunting task. I'm glad that today was a good experience. read more

Doctor Hassid is such a lovely guy. He works day and night for his patients and goes out of his way to make sure they are OK. I have had several interactions with them and every time it is a pleasure to be a patient of his. I would highly recommend him. read more

Dr Hassid has been my primary care physician for several years. Whether there is nothing going on, or something serious happening, he always provides a calm, thoughtful approach. I would recommend him to anyone. My wife use him as well. Simply can't say enough good things, especially since I seldom say anything god about doctors. note: He can be more careful than some doctors, but in my case that ended up saving my life. read more

I've seen Dr. Hassid three times for different health concerns and each time I've been satisfied with his medical service. He's professional and listens well. I like how he presented alternatives if I didn't like his first solution to a problem. His office is part of a series of medical buildings and he knows many specialty doctors if you need a referral. His office manager is very nice and tries to get you an appointment asap, if needed. I don't think they have morning appointments but he does take appointments up to 6:30pm on most days. read more

Dr Hassid is such a thorough doctor. He takes time to listen, assess and consider the next course of action. He is also very patient with all of my questions; I never feel as if he's judging or dismissive. He's referred me to other doctors and on multiple occasions those doctors have fondly mentioned that Dr Hassid leaves no stone unturned. It's easy to see how he's respected by his colleagues. Thanks for your care and attention, Dr Hassid! read more

Dr. Hassid is the best primary care physician I have ever had. He is patient, knowledgeable, dedicated, and thorough. Dr. Hassid also provides me with all of my medical options, helping me weigh each one of them out for myself. I also like the fact I can visit him after my work hours. I consider Dr. Hassid my medical advocate. read more

Excellent bed manner, patient, intelligent and very thorough. His office staff guy is excellent too and wait times are less than 5 minutes. So all in all an excellent choice for your main Medical Doctor. read more

Dr. Hassid has been my primary care doctor for at least a couple of years. I'm 66 years old and have had a long list of doctors due to various health issues. Since I have a lot of experience with doctors and for the most part I'm skeptical of many doctors. Dr. Hassid has been one of my favorites. He is very bright, detailed and has been the most approachable and responsive and quick follow up of all my doctors. He communicates well, asks the right questions and provides the right direction and diagnosis in a very effective and efficient manner. I feel very confident and comfortable with Dr. Hassid and feel very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician. read more

Fantastic doctor... deserving of all the five star reviews. I moved to San Francisco two years ago, and found Dr Hassid via Yelp and then a bunch of research. I got *really* sick (the only time in my adult life), and he was awesome. Even stopped by to visit me in the hospital!! Luckily turned out to be nothing, but the experience stuck with me. He has great bedside manner, is smart, thorough, and thoughtful in his approach. Huge fan. read more

A doctor still committed to his Hippocratic Oath after a lifetime in medicine, Dr. Hassid is the kind of doctor who really cares and is meticulous as well as a great listener. You'd be lucky to have him as your GP. I am grateful for his guidance and care in times of illness and malaise. read more

I have never written a review before but felt so strongly about how wonderful Dr. Hassid is I had to post something. I recently transferred back to the Bay Area and needed a new GP. After a few TERRIBLE appointments with area doctors I found my way to Dr. Hassid. I can't say enough about him and feel so lucky to have him in my in my corner. As so many have mentioned here he is thoughtful and thorough. He's a wonderful listener and makes a point to patiently walk through all points of care you might need. With so many doctors I've found you feel rushed and that they're just trying to get you on your way. Dr. Hassid was so thoughtful and took the time to answer any questions I had and also proactively address anything I might not be thinking of. He also provided contact information should I need to reach him in case of emergency. I feel SO lucky to have found him and be in his care. read more

I tried to schedule an appointment and was instantly put on hold before I could utter a word. When I was taken off hold, I was told to "go to urgent care because the doctor is too busy". I didn't even have a chance to say what was wrong with me or how I was feeling. There was zero compassion or patience from the other end of the phone. You are at your most vulnerable when you need help and clearly this doctor doesn't instill any patience or sympathy for others into his staff. read more

Dr. Hassid has been my doctor and my son's for many years. Prior to finding Dr. Hassid I tried several other doctors but none compared with Dr Hassid's wonderful qualities. Most importantly, he listens to you and it becomes clear that he truly cares. He is very thorough and does not hesitate referring to other specialists when appropriate and the doctors he refers to are of the same quality. He is a sole practitioner which is unusual to find these days. He has often seen me the same day I called by staying into the evening hours which again is unusual and a testament to how caring he is. His office manager Eva is also wonderful. She is a warm, responsive person and while often overworked, she responds in a timely manner. read more

What a wonderful doctor. Made an appointment to find a primary care doctor since I've never had one and thought it was time. I also wanted to find a point of entry to other specialists. Even through a virtual appointment, I felt more heard by him than most doctors I've met in person. He took time to listen to all my concerns and ask questions about my health focusing on different areas one by one to get a full picture of how I'm doing. His questions even helped me remember areas that I forgot I wanted to get help on (from my knee to stomach pains, etc) which I had talked about to other doctors at One Medical or Sutter Health in the past and they didn't address them, so I didn't even think to bring them up again. But Dr. Hassid cared. At the end took the time to address each concern I raised and talk through next steps for each one, potential tests, and specialists I could also talk to if was interested. I really enjoyed my visit and felt really supported and heard. Thank you! read more

The best primary care doctor I have ever been to. Dr. Hassid, who I went to on both a friends and the yelp recommendation was thorough and laid back. His office staff got me an appointment that fit my schedule within 2 days and he just made me feel at ease. I also wish all doctor swere like Dr. Hassid. read more

Wow, a doctor that really seems to CARE about you. He took his time, and deliberated on his notes before making any recommendations for tests. He listened (as best he could, with distractions like the phone ringing in the actual examining room...) He did NOT send me home with free samples of some random drugs like they so often do. ALSO, he's a nice guy :-) He knows his limitations (when the problem is a weird mysterious digestion issue, he suggested I see a local gastroenterologist.) Makes sense ya? AND, not to give up on me, he said I should come back in a month to recap. read more

This is exactly why I love Yelp. Without Yelp I would have never stumbled upon Dr. Hassid. I have been looking for a doctor like him for 10+ years. I've had such horrible experiences with other doctors - rushed in and out of appointments, doctors that run 1 hr late, no follow ups, treated like a robot rather than a person, nasty receptionists, etc. Dr Hassid's office is the exact opposite and I couldn't be happier. I visited him for an issue that has been effecting me for over 2 years and he spent an hour asking me questions, and selecting the appropriate blood tests. Sure enough, he discovered the issue, provided treatment and I feel like myself again. You can also reach him very easily and he calls you personally to respond to any questions. The front desk receptionist/secretary (excuse me if that is not the proper title) is lovely. She is sweet, chipper, organized, and overall very helpful. It's the little things she does that makes your visits smooth. I'm also hesitant to write a review since appointments are relatively easy, but he deserves a 5 star rating! read more

I definitely agree. He is kind, sensitive, and patient. I usually get worked up or angry with doctors (i.e. blood pressure goes up dramatically), but Dr. Hassid puts me at ease! read more

I've only had my annual physical checkup with Dr Hassid. I was worried because it was my first time ever to do a checkup in the U.S, but he was extremely patient and explained how the process would go, what I needed to do (with the gown), what he was doing and if there was anything I needed to worry about to me. He also asked me if I wanted to do regular blood tests and knew generally which ones are not covered by insurance so I didn't have to do it if I didn't want to. Although other doctors I have seen were also nice and professional, I felt Dr. Hassid was more patient. read more

They contacted me soon after I left a message. The person who called - a receptionist, nurse, or office manager, I don't know which - was pretty respectful and informed. The invitation I received to come in and get examined was the same day. Unless this person tries to give me a pick-up proctological exam or has cross-eyes, I'm really pleased. read more

The BEST. went in for a variety of symptoms including terrible migraines. He not only took care of me, but personally called a neurologist to get me an appointment ASAP. He then followed up personally with a telephone call. He took a very thorough medical history, was in no rush and very carefully went through my symptoms to make sure we could evaluate all possible outcomes. This doctor is fantastic and I will continue to see him for any medical issues. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Hassid as a caring, intelligent, thoughtful and thorough physician. read more

Sympathetic, thorough, takes his time - altogether a fantastic doctor and an extremely nice person.

My husband and I generally believe that our bodies know to heal themselves, and thus see doctors very infrequently. Dr. Hassid has for the past years seen us for different things, and always encouraged our belief in more natural ways like Exercise, Diet and meditation before medicine. And when he sent me to specialists, they shared this more holistic whole person treatment before Rx drugs. These past two weeks I've been ill, and none of my usual home remedies worked, so I went to see him. Dr. listened to me, and questioned my symptoms, and in the end (First time Ever) prescribed me antibiotics and some other things. Since I trust his judgement over the years, I got the meds, and lo and behold, the combination was perfect, his diagnosis spot on. Also, Dr. Hassid checks both our charts when either of us come to him, and always asks about the health of one another, and reminds us if the other one is due for something. He offers real old-school patient care, and has such a wonderful relationship with the hospitals in the area that even the front desk staff in different hospitals always knew his name. 5 stars in full confidence read more

Dr. Hassid is an excellent doctor! He does a very thorough physical and is very professional. He knows exactly what questions to ask if you have any additional concerns. I feel so much better after talking with him and he gave great recommendations for specialists too. The office is nice and there was no wait! I love that his office is open until 7 pm - super convenient! read more

Dr. Hassid is the best doctor I have ever been to. He listens and he genuinely cares for you. He called me on the weekend out of concern and it really showed that he was researching my condition. I would highly recommend him as a primary doctor. read more