Dr. Lin came prepared after reading all my previous test results from the referring internist. She…read morewas thorough, pleasant, spent time and showed she is knowledgeable well beyond her specialty and no detail escapes her. I would recommend her highly. The office is well appointed and efficient.

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Vania Lin provides personalized,…read morepatient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in Berkeley, Orinda. As a specialist in Rheumatology, Dr. Lin takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Lin is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

Dr. Manansala listens to my input and includes me in my care planning. He is caring, exceptionally…read moreknowledgable and very helpful. Dr. Manansala has been instrumental in my recovery!!!!!!! I felt hopeless when I first met him. Now I'm feeling pretty good even when faced with a very frightening disease. Great Doctor!

Am so grateful to find Dr. Manansala. I was referred to him for an unexplained terrible hip issue…read more He was beyond thoughtful, took his time looking over my MRI and discussing every possible aspect of what could be going on and what my options might be. He was down-to-earth and caring. And when writing up my aftercare summary, he is probably the only provider that's ever got my pronouns correct without it even being discussed. He had an unexpected cancellation which was great because everyone in that office seemed booked out a month. There was no wait and I was even early, the Berkeley office itself was pretty full even and I was still seen ridiculously quickly. I'm sure that's not always the case but it was great.

Dr Nevarez took a careful and complete history, and listened to what i had to say. He proposed a…read moretreatment plan and clearly outlined the potential risks and benefits. When I had labwork done, he was acceptably prompt in reporting results. and changing the treatment plan.

I previously penned a disparaging review of Dr Nevarez, to which he responded. I'm happy to report…read morethat we were able to resolve our mutual lack of understanding and communication with a follow-up appointment and as a result, I will return to the office for treatment. I genuinely believe that he wanted to understand my issue when we spoke and I'm happy that he was willing to provide future treatment despite our initial misunderstanding.

This review is for Sutter/the pain management clinic who work with Dr. Rejai. I waited weeks for an…read moreappointment for my severely herniated disc. While my appointment went well, the standard insurance paper work for a cortisone shot (the most common intervention other than pain meds) was rejected, and no one from the office followed up. There were no follow up notes after my appointment for next steps. My primary seemed very surprised that this routine procedure was denied which makes me suspect that they didn't do the minimal paperwork required. When you call 'the office', you reach someone at the main switchboard who presumably passes on a message which may or may not be returned. In my case, it was not even though I requested that they resubmit the paperwork. Keep in mind that many many people reaching out to a pain management doctor are in excruciating, debilitating pain. When I finally went in, I was barely able to walk and had to lie down during the appointment due to the extreme pain. Currently, I'm repeatedly leaving messages at the switchboard attempting to try to get my cortisone shot months after all medical staff I met with agreed that it was necessary. If you are in an acute, debilitating situation with your pain, I'd recommend you seek someone who runs a more responsive office.

Kind, caring, gentle. I've known Dr.Rejai for 10 years and he has always been willing to listen and…read moreaddress my chief complaints. His smile will make you feel better immediately! We are blessed to have his expertise!

Dr. Romero is amazing! She is so thoughtful, warm, and complete in every interaction. We are so…read moregrateful to her for guiding us through our pregnancies and always taking time to address our concerns (of which there are many!!). Her advice is always very detailed and she takes the time to explain things to us in ways that are digestible. She has a wonderful calm that helps us stay calm as well. I feel like I am in great hands from a medical care perspective, and also appreciate that it's a pleasant experience every time.

I have been so comfortable and pleased with Dr. Romero's care. She is so easy to talk to and…read morehelpful with all my concerns or questions. It's not always easy to find a doctor who listens and hears you, however she is that one. I have never felt so happy to have a visit and be welcomed by a doctors office as much as when I go there! Definitely recommend!

I have asked Dr. Korza for medical advice multiple times. She has proven time and time again to be…read morea life saver. My regular doctors were unable to help me with a skin and inflammation issue that I've had for years, and after speaking with Dr. Korza and following her advice I was able to solve the issue. She was able to help me with supplements and nutritional advice almost immediately as opposed to years of multiple doctors not being able to help me. Most recently she prescribed that I do some blood work and it showed that I was one point away from being pre-diabetic and that I had extremely high iron/ferritin. Again, through her help I was able to get within a normal range, so I am no longer in danger of bing pre-diabetic and my iron/ferritin is down to normal levels. I am feeling much better now on a daily basis because of it, and by getting her expert care, I feel like I have avoided a future health issue. The regular health industry would have only treated me after being diabetic and having a damaged liver that was causing health issues. Thankfully because of Dr. Korza, I was able to avoid all of that, and become healthier now and for the future. I will continue to see her for any current issues that occur and for long term preventive health. I can't recommend her enough.

I have had amazing results working with Dr. Korza with regard to insomnia and hormonal imbalance…read more In fact, it has dramatically changed my life for the better. I was averaging about 0 to 3 hours of sleep per night when I came to see her and each month I endured so much pain around that time of the month. When I saw my Family Pracitioner about these issues she wrote me a prescription for Zoloft. Zoloft? I'm having 10 day periods, pain and insomnia......yes I know that's enough to make someone a bit crazy but why couldn't we just get to the root of the problem? At this point, I decided to go the holistic route and made an appointment with Dr. Korza. The first visit was awesome. No one had ever taken this kind of time to look over my medical history, food and supplement intake, life style, etc. When I came to her I felt uncomfortable, swollen and wrecked from being so tired. The root of the problem: Hormonal Imbalance. She came up with a plan went over it with me in her office and emailed me all of the details. I had to completely change my diet and removed soy, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, dairy, eggs, peanuts and wheat from my diet. I switched to whole foods, low grains and fruit. She also asked me to stop marathon trainings and do lighter, less exercise. She also listened well to me about how many supplements I would be willing to take so she made it incorporate very easy into my regimen and didn't overwhelm me with a bunch of stuff to take all day. I won't lie, changing my diet was a lot of work. And grasping the concept of not running 6 plus miles a day was kind of hard to take. But it was worth the time and investment for my well being. Here it is 10 months later, I am 15 lbs. lighter, I no longer have insomnia. (This is such a victory after struggling for nearly 2 years), my skin looks amazing and I feel so energetic. My pain went away each month and I now only have to deal with 5 days of bleeding vs. 10. I hit 40 and feel better than I did in my 20's! I have also figured out how to simplify my routine so you do get the hang of it and it does become less work after a while. In fact, I really enjoy it and am integrating nutrition into my wellness services at my place of work. There is no magic potion or cure. Dr. Korza will give you the tools to get you on the path to wellness but it is up to YOU to do the work. Remember why you came here and that YOUR health is absolutely worth the time and $$ investment.

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.

I have always gotten great care at this medical practice and have loved having Dr. Julie Goo as my…read moredoctor. She always spends good and quality time with her patients and gives wonderful medical advice. I have been going here for more than 15 years and received excellent medical treatment.

Marcia is my children's pediatrician. My kids associate their visits to the doctor's office with…read moreneedles being stuck in their limbs so they're not terribly fond of her yet. Until they get their own Yelp account, I'm going to review their doctor on their behalf. I wish I was younger and Marcia would accept me as her patient. I would actually be happy just being younger but... anyway, she's the best doctor I have ever dealt with. No-nonsense yet friendly, she reminds me in a way of my mother. I have no idea why since my mother was a 4 ft 8 anal-retentive, ball-busting, nazi-Korean woman who terrified all those that knew her. (Really, she was all goo and honey inside). Marcia's approach is relaxed but knowledgeable in ways that put new moms at ease. I remember my daughter's first visit when she was 3 days old. After examining the baby, she asked me if my milk had come in. I just looked at her with that "how the fuck should I know?" look. Without a word, she reached in over my shirt, pulled out a boob and gave it the expert squeeze and out shot a stream of breast milk. "Yup - you got milk" is what she said. Some people would be put off by this but me? I knew that I made the right choice.

I'm an OB/GYN NP and my three daughters received top-notch care from the very beginning from this…read morewonderful woman, a super- smart doctor who grew up in farming country. I mention her rural beginnings because she is down to earth and practical, in addition to funny, fast, intuitive, honest and observant. Our first child had major health issues and Marcia stuck with us all the way - couldn't have felt more supported. (She even came to our house at one point.) She's always been right on target with diagnoses and after a recent phone consultation, she sent me email articles about a concern with one daughter that proved incredibly helpful in figuring out next steps, including a referral. Our daughters are now "aging out" and I'm kinda sad that our days in those sunny exam rooms are behind us, but I know we must make room for more uncertain, worried new parents wanting the best for their children. (Also, 21 year olds just don't want to see a pediatrician!) Look no further - though compare if you must - you will return to "Dr. Marcia" if you want a combination of experience, compassion, intelligence and humor. The office staff has always excelled at staying on schedule and they also are good at answering/returning phone calls. I've used both offices, and though I prefer the Berkeley office it surely is nice to have so many options. We've seen Dr. Vo as well - she's great, too.

Dr Tim Fitzer is is wonderful, caring, listening doctor and makes sure all my questions are always…read moreanswered.

I entered the waiting room, the only one without a wheelchair or crutches…read more I filled out the paperwork with relative honesty. I got weighed, measured. I didn't look. I waited in the room... then he entered. Dr. Timothy Fitzer wears an iridescent purple silk shirt with black pin-stripe pants that, by no accident, feature thin stripes of the same shade of purple running subtly down the length of each leg. In his left ear glistens a well-polished diamond, tribute to his true baller nature. Long story short I have poison oak and it sucks. Fitz was as good as any other doctor I have seen and gave me a prescription while explaining exactly why I look like a freak of nature. It was quick and painless and easy. Dr. Fitzer is fine. Dr. Fitzer's outfit is fyiiiiiiiiine!

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!