Needles aren't scary. The people who stick them in are the scary ones. Fortunately there was…read morenothing scary about Dr. Raskin and his kind assistant when they showed up to do on-site flu shots for our law firm. Our regular company had gone out of business and we received (a great) recommendation for this Doctor. The process of arranging for his two-person team to come at a time convenient to us was as painless as his shot. I was very anxious as the stick time grew nearer, but when it was my turn to sit down he calmly asked me about work and I hardly knew he was done. I'm not kidding - painless! He accepted a business check for payment of our 19 shots ($25 each) and now our office (and a couple others on our floor) are flu-safe. Shots are also given at his El Sobrante office so give them a call if that's your area! They'd be happy to stick a needle in your arm. And I promise it's the least amount of suffering possible.

I have been to many Dr.'s in my 49 years. He was the very first to ask me a question that I could…read morenot understand why others didn't. It is private so I won't tell you what it is; however, he knows how to ask the right questions so that you clearly get the best treatment/service available within his expertise. Truly changed my outlook on the medical profession. Thanks again Dr. Raskin, your raving fan Jerrold "Jerry" Parsons :-)

My 85 year old mom really likes Dr. Chou. She says to watch the Dr.'s video on the John Muir…read morewebsite because "it shows Dr. Chou's interest in the people who are her patients as well as the medical aspect and that she honors the stages of human development. She was a breath of fresh air to me after my previous primary care physician." Dr. Chou, thanks for taking good care of my mom!

I recently switched over to Dr. Chou's office and feel grateful that I lucked out with such a great…read moreprimary doctor. The office staff members are professional, helpful and great to work with. I have made two appointments and both times I was able to meet with Dr. Chou within the same week. Dr. Chou took the time to get to know me, review my health history, and discuss current concerns. The staff also followed up to remind me about getting labs. Overall, it was a smooth process switching to Chou as my new doctor and I feel that I am getting great care.

UCSF has stepped in and they just want numbers and money. I…read moremean, rude Dr. Lizano finally retired. But her office staff now is being pushed to follow UCSF's rules and micromanage the office. It is an unhappy setting and the staff are not treated fairly or kindly by their leadership. This place is awful to go to and work in.

Dr Lilia Lizano: THE BEST OBGYN I've ever had. She retired in 2022 and her practice is now owned by…read moreUCSF & have 2 female doctors in her place. Nice caring staff - Not sure if they're still there. I switched to Kaiser since all my preferred doctors retired in my area.

I have been seeing Dr. Zlock and his staff since La Casa Via, handling my diabetes since I was…read morediagnosed with Type II in High School. While we haven't successfully eradicated my diabetes, which whole-heartedly, is an issue with my own discipline than anything else, Dr. Zlock has been with me every step of the way. He keeps logs of his patients, not just on their diabetes journey, but their life Journey, and a Doctor willing to do that, is a Doctor who cares. So he knows about my employment journey, my post grad work, and current work, I walk in, and it's like catching up. We have worked through our medications, and we have seen that when I am determined, ie: Exercising and Dieting, low carb, calorie deficit, higher protein, my a1c goes back down to a good range, my Triglycerides and cholesterol get within check, and all my vitals look good. However it's hard to stay motivated like that, and I fall off, and Dr. Zlock is there to mix up my medication, and let me know that I've gotta try harder, or the perils of Diabetes will catch up to me. I have always had good relations with the staff, never any problems. I get in, their nice, vitals checked, good catching up, I call in for medication updates or prescriptions, and they get to it promptly. Sonya (sonja? spellign please?) has always been there to figure out my logistics. All in all, I cannot recommend Dr. Zlock and his staff enough. If you are in the need for a modern day Endocrinologist.... this man, is THE MAN.

Douglas Zlock is a very very good doctor. My 87-year-old father, a retired physician, has been…read moreseeing him for multiple health issues, and he has been knowledgeable, courteous, and informative at all of our office visits. Obviously Dr. Zlock has a great deal of experience, and both myself and my father are appreciative of his level of expertise. His staff, however, are a different matter altogether. It is disconcerting to call in about a prescription 2 months after a visit, and the staff can't find a record of it, and when they do (hours later) they insist they must call Dr. Zlock to confirm it. He's prescribing insulin, for godsake, not Class I narcotics. Plus the doctor works in the John Muir Health network, where everything is painstakingly documented -- even I can read the doctor's comments from the last visit online. How can his office staff possibly not know the end result of my dad's last visit? Unbelievable. So I give Dr Zlock a great review, but I have to temper it with a very real concern about the effectiveness of his staff. Put somebody in charge there who has a clue about patient care!

Dr Hobert was our Dr for over 20 years and was great. The carpenters/von stieffs took over his…read morepractice after he passed and they have been nothing but difficult to deal with. The MA Pam is consistently rude. I came in right when they took over and got everything squared away as a new patient and then didn't see them for 3 years and they told me anyone they haven't seen in 3 years gets removed from the system and is no longer a patient.. and I'd have to be scheduled as a new patient and they didn't have any openings for 9 -12 months for new patients. So because I'm healthy and had no issues for three years they deleted my 30 years of records from Hobert and removed me as a patient. I've heard this exact story from other Hobert patients. My parents were still with them up until recently when they told us they were no longer working with their healthcare. We called the healthcare who said that wasn't true at all and then called back to tell them they are willing to pay and if they send them the bill it will be taken care of only for them to tell us they are lying to you and rudely told us they weren't arguing about it anymore (after only 2 quick phone calls) and that they were no longer using that healthcare and we could only pay out of pocket or find a new healthcare. Each time I've talked with them on the phone I felt as if I was at the dmv. The drs seemed okay even though the one time I came in I felt like I was being rushed out the door or I was just being used as a training situation, and my father felt as if he was never listened to and almost always rushed out the door. It's a shame they took over a staple in the community only to reject that community.

My name is Kelly , and I have been a patient of the Von Stieff medical group for at least 10 years…read more Before I started seeing Dr. Kristina Carpenter as my primary care physician, I shuffled through many doctors that didn't care and didn't listen to me. Dr. Carpenter is amazing. She always listens to me and has no problem. Ordering tests when needed. I hope she's in practice for a very long time. The front of the office staff is incredible. They're always so kind and caring, and Salvador Fierro has always had my referrals ready for me and any notes that I may need for work before I leave the office. He's also been extremely timely And thorough with disability paperwork. He is a great asset to that office. I highly recommend the Von Stieff medical group.

3rd time I've driven to this this place after confirming the day prior and arriving to them being…read moreclosed. The last time- we were put on a waitlist for a PET SCAN because they didn't have any available appointments sooner than many weeks out. We were given a call on a Friday afternoon for an opening the following morning, confirmed details with the woman who called, and arrived to a separate woman downstairs saying the appointment was cancelled because we didn't answer. Wtf? We spoke to her because SHE CALLED US. I'll never forget how sad and disappointed their patient was driving home and listening to them sniffling and fighting back tears.

13-chairs available in the waiting area. Some reading material is also available. I was not a…read morepatient and only experienced the waiting area.

Dr. Pleet is now an on-call doctor. She saw my son at Kiwi Pediatrics in Albany. She was very…read morethorough in my son's checkup but more importantly she was very sweet with him. She's a great asset to the practice.

I have had nothing but great experiences with Dr. Pleet. She is thorough, caring and very smart…read more All her advice worked on our first baby girl. She has a walk in clinic 12-1:30 MWF which is super convenient.

My dad is patient here we have been coming for years. When I tell you that the lady's and the…read moredoctors are the nicest people you ever met that would be an understatement. From the music to the decorated rooms it really makes the fear and anxiousness from dental clinics disappear. I would a 100% recommend this place to everybody!!

Dear: Dr. Niheu,Kalamaoka'Aina…read more Type of care: Primary Care Physician Lifelong Medical Center Pinole 806 San Pablo Ave,Ste 1 Pinole,CA 94564 We will miss you wholeheartedly! I have great admiration for your patient care. You take time to listen to your patients & give great advice. Keep shining your light from the window to your sincere happy energetic lively smile. We can't thank you enough for keeping my mother in good health. We miss you already. I am thankful for the positive impact you have made through your expertise and compassionate care. You are an exceptional doctor. Your commitment to patient care and your patients' well-being is truly commendable. I am grateful for your passion for healthcare.Your genuine concern and expertise have made a lasting impact. Thank you for being an outstanding doctor. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to patient care. With gratitude and appreciation, Respectfully, M.N and daughter Savvy God bless you in your endeavors!