Finding an OB/GYN doctor and team for pregnancy and delivery is definitely like finding a long-term partner; they're going to be there for some of the most monumental moments in your life and you want to make sure they not only put you first, but also share similar values and priorities. Naturally that means you "date" a number of different providers to make sure you find "the one". Meeting Dr. Hoff for the first time put me immediately at ease. He's funny, makes nerdy references, and is extremely knowledgeable. I appreciated how he made time to thoroughly answer all of my questions, and always used research and data to support his answers. He also delivers about 90-95% of his own patients, and delivers at Sequoia Hospital - both aspects that were very important to me. We knew immediately that we wanted Dr. Hoff to help us through our first pregnancy. And then we met his Nurse Practitioner Kacee. If we loved Dr. Hoff already, Kacee solidified my love for their team and practice. She is full of warmth and reassurance (especially when you've visited the office for the Nth time for another scare), and you really just want to be best friends with her because she's amazing. Their team (the receptionists and the techs) are all wonderful as well. I love that you are treated with respect and kindness, and you feel like you matter to them as a person (not just a patient chart that comes in and out). They remember who I am and my name, and sometimes when I randomly pop in to schedule another visit since I'm already in the neighborhood, I'm greeted by name before they even look up my file. Aside from the team being wonderful human beings, I truly believe I received the most excellent care. We had a few scares, and every time they encouraged me to come in with a better safe than sorry approach, and when it (every time) turned out to be fine, they continued to reassure me that it's better that I came in and they want me to always feel safe and comfortable to visit any time. I do feel awful doing so sometimes because I know they squeeze me in between their already super packed day, but it's another testament to how much they do care about their patients. The entire pregnancy was made smooth because of Dr. Hoff and his incredible team. They helped answer all our questions and assuage all our concerns. I appreciate how they are open-minded, present all the necessary and requested information and will support your choices, whatever you decide. The delivery was a smooth one, and a very enjoyable one if that's even possible! Husband and I were laughing as Dr. Hoff made his usual silly jokes (womb with a view!). We wanted my husband to cut the umbilical cord, and Dr. Hoff even paused the moment and said "wait, the baby's not in the video, let's fix that". It's a small thing, but made a world of a difference to us first time parents, and it meant so much that Dr. Hoff knew how these little gestures go a long way for his patients. We're looking forward to having a few more little ones to add to the pack, and for sure will stay with Dr. Hoff and his team for as long as they'll have us. Thank you for being the best care team we could have asked for and for bringing our little one safely and happily into this world and into our lives. read more

Gary A Hoff, MD - Adding a picture of Dr. Hoff since there isn't one yet :) - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Redwood City, California

Dr. Gary Hoff delivered my son Antony 30 years ago. Excellent in every way. I had a fall at work and was bruised badly all over, when he saw them he ordered me to bed rest for 2 weeks. Horrified I asked..."What about my job" He very sternly replied "What about your baby?" A total of 6 weeks bed rest ensued! read more

Dr Hoff is just awesome. He has a great bedside manner, constantly learning and upgrading his knowledge. He has delivered both of my babies. Both came out healthy and with no big problems. He is constantly monitoring the health and does not bother you unless it's absolutely important. read more

Great bedside manner and very friendly. Probably a perfect doctor if you have no issues, BUT if you anticipate complications or are having any, go somewhere else. He blew off my specific concerns repeatedly ("being miserable is part of pregnancy!") and missed a highly prevalent pregnancy issue as a result. We miscarried and I had to go to another doctor for diagnosis after the miscarriage since the symptoms were so intense. I am probably going to have to have my gallbladder removed with surgery and it could have killed me in the meantime. I asked him to run the tests for what I had been diagnosed with for a second opinion since he was my doctor through the issues and again he blew me off... I wasn't even surprised. I asked him in good faith to give him the opportunity to fix the mistake and instead had to ask for my record and move on. Seriously? Also worth noting that he did not explain any risks to me before a surgery for the miscarriage (including, importantly, INFERTILITY from scarring) or even what the surgery itself consisted of (filling uterus with air, scraping my organs out and having a catheter) I had no idea what was involved when I showed up for surgery. read more

Dr Hoff is hands down the best doctor ever I'm very sad I moved too far away to continue care with him he delivered me and my siblings. Even if it's his day off he is dedicated to make it to his clients birth or make sure you are very well cared for! I cant thank him enough. read more

I've been seeing Dr Hoff since I was 18 and he is by far the best obgyn I've ever been to! I live in marina county now but I still go to him for my check ups! He's truly a knowledgeable and super sweet Doctor! My entire family has been going to the Hoffs and my mom went to Gary Hoff's father and he successfully delivered my brother and sister. The entire family is the sweetest!!! read more

If you are seeking an OBGYN for routine checkups or for a pregnancy I'd recommend you look no further. I've had nothing but good experience with Dr Gary Hoff during my pregnancy, delivery and postnatal follow up visits. I did have a few minor complications throughout the pregnancy (including a breech presentation which dr hoff was able to successfully invert), and felt that we wouldn't have ended up with such a healthy outcome for mom and baby without dr hoffs expertise. We selected dr. Hoff based on reviews on here, specifically based on women recommending him for his surgical skills (if you end up having to go the c-section route or require stitches - which I did require some stitches, and you want someone with skill to administer those, trust me!) in addition to general OB knowledge/skill. This first time mom endorses everything everyone on here is saying about him :) read more

Dr. Hoff is definitely the best of the best! I was on a mission to find the BEST OB in town and I am SO glad that I did! I was very unhappy with my last OB (I won't mention any names), so I made the switch to Dr. Gary Hoff in Redwood City! And believe me, I am SOOO happy that I did! I also made sure to get a few references just to be sure, so I asked around at my primary care office and all of the ladies knew him and thought he was an excellent OB and very nice one as well. Then, I decided to check yelp just to see if he was on here and sure enough, he was!! And yet again, yelp did not disappoint, they always come through :). So, I was very excited yet a little nervous to see him last week, but he immediately reassured me and explained everything he was about to do during my procedure, so my whole experience turned out to be one of the best OB experiences I have ever had, especially for the procedure i had done (which was not a very easy one, but it was painless). I was very impressed! Everyone was so right about him. And now, I no longer dread seeing my OB. I also forgot to mention that within my first visit with Dr. Hoff, he did the procedure that I had been trying to get my last OB to do for over a year now. Dr. Hoff definitely listens to his patients and sits down to really talk to them. He is very knowledgeable and gives great advice. I was also really surprised that he knew every little detail from my on-line chart by memory! He is definitely not the type of doctor who is in and out of the exam room, he is very attentive and takes his time to make sure you receive the best care possible. Thank God for Dr. Gary Hoff. I am now comfortable knowing that I have the best OB in town, and I enjoy making the drive all the way from the So Bay just to see him, he is definitely worth the drive! I can hardly wait for my next visit! read more

Wonderful experience, Dr. Hoff was very professional and very understanding and sensitive to our issues. He even called us on Sunday to follow up and see how my wife was doing. I highly recommend Dr Hoff to anyone for their primary OBGYN mostly because of how honest and communicative he is read more

Dr. Hoff has been my doctor since I can remember. You hear all these weird stories about girls first time getting a check-up or discussing their "femininity" but I can never relate to their awkwardness. Dr. Hoff is completely easy to talk to, down-to earth, very knowledgeable and he has the ability to always keep their patients feeling comfortable. I am forever a loyal patient of doctor Hoff and perhaps one day he will deliver my child! read more

I always waited in the exam room for at least 45 minutes when I saw Dr. Hoff. I saw him for an ovarian cyst, and was about to undergo surgery to have it removed when, during my final consult, he purported to try to feel the change in size for a 3 centimeter cyst manually, which was both invasive and futile - most any doctor will tell you you can't really feel irregularities in ovaries at all, much less such small ones. It made me nervous and I decided to talk to another doctor. When I got a second opinion, I found out that bith control pills often shrink cysts - Dr. Hoff had told me months before that birth control could make my cyst BIGGER. So there could have been a nonsurgical solution that fixed my problem literally six months ago. He also completely missed a SECOND cyst next to the first one despite doing FOUR sonograms of the ovary. I strongly suggest you avoid this guy like the plague. I can't imagine what would have happened if I had let him cut into me. read more

I love Dr. Hoff. He has been my OBGYN for 2 years now and he is fantastic. He is happy and friendly and will speak very openly about anything that you want to talk about, making you feel really comfortable telling him thinks that you would normally blush about. I don't care that he is in Redwood City. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I would have had a c section would it not be for the brave nurses at Sequoia hospital arguing for me to be able to deliver my baby naturally. I gave two stars only because dr Hoff miraculously disregarded his god complex and let me. My boy was born 20 min after pushing. Comments such as "so much for that night sleep" and bragging about giving a woman a natural birth when he in fact argued against is was to say the least appalling. I chose this doctor based on his 5 star review on yelp. Be ware of negative reviews on doctors pages "disappearing". Angie's list is another site that might be better for such an important choice in this highly c section obsessed career. read more

Dr. Hoff is my OBGYN and my mom's as well. He is taking care of me as I expect my first child. He is patient, cheerful, always in a positive, caring mood, always returns my emails, never acts like I have too many questions and is the best surgeon out there according to what ppl at the hospital has told me. At Sequoia, he tends to be the doctor that has less inductions, C-Sections, etc. He works with a doula. He has delivered over 4,000 babies and has over 27 years of experience. He delivers all of his own babies so you don't have to worry about seeing another doctor when you go into labor. My husband goes with me to every appt and thinks Dr. Hoff is a very professional, warm and competent doctor. read more

I credit Gary Hoff almost entirely with making the birth of my second child a great experience. For my first child, I delivered at Lucille Packard. For the second, I took a recommendation from a friend and went with Dr. Hoff, and knew immediately that it was the right decision. He had my husband and I laughing through my delivery (I kid you not). Always personable, great bedside manner, and never ever felt rushed. He really took the time to answer my questions in a relatable manner, and I didn't feel like "just a number." And, shocker, he delivered my kid! His office and staff are also great, and Sequoia was great. I truly thank him for, in a way, restoring my faith in doctors! read more

I have referred several patients and friends to Dr Gary Hoff and he is a slam dunk every time. He has true respect for women's bodies and women's reproductive health issues. Dr Hoff makes his patients feel listened to and valued, plus he is funny! For example when asked point blank if his practice is lesbian friendly, this OB/GYN proudly declared, "We are vagina friendly!" Aka all women of all backgrounds, ethnicities, body sizes, education levels are made to feel special under the care of this fabulous practitioner. read more

Dr. Hoff is excellent. He's got a great bedside manner and handles crises amazingly well. He's very open to doulas and other non-medical approaches to child birth. And, to top it off, he pretty much delivers all of his own babies so you don't have to worry about having a doctor you've never met in the delivery room. read more

I've been going to Dr. Hoff for years, he was the doctor that recommended that I get a lump checked out MRI that ended up being a sarcoma. So, basically saved my life, and once a year, makes sure that I am keeping a healthy lifestyle. Great doctor, great person. read more

Dr. Hoff delivered our second child. My wife and I believe he saved the lives of both her and our daughter by making the proper medical choices. It is rare you get to say you trust someone with your life, but at least I can say I trust him with the life of my wife and daughter. Highly recommended. read more

This review is long overdue for Dr. Gary Hoff. Dr Hoff is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, open minded and everything you want in a doctor who will deliver your baby. As we are older and first time parents, we had many concerns with this pregnancy due to several personal challenges. My wife was sick almost the entire pregnancy from about 6 weeks to the 9 month marker, Dr. Hoff encouraged us throughout the pregnancy that everything would be just fine at the end. Every visit he never rushed us and he always spent a lot of time helping us with our questions and test that need to be done. He was also very open with the options for a C-section if a vaginal the delivery would be too long for my wife. I was concerned that since my wife was sick and so tired with this pregnancy that she would have no energy to push the baby so we decide to go with c-section however Dr. Hoff suggest for us to try to push for an hour and if nothing progress he will do the c-section. We are glad that I listened to him because giving birth vaginally made the recovery time much shorter than c-section. At the end we never knew that my wife would have strength to push our baby out. The office staff are also super nice from the front desk to the nurse practitioners; Kacee and Jenell are fantastic. They are easy to keep in touch with. We gave birth to our baby girl at Sequoia Hospital in which I'm so happy with. The birthing center there is super nice and the nurses that helped Dr. Hoff delivery our baby is so wonderful. They kept encouraging my wife to push and taught her how to push correctly. The whole process made us appreciated the doctor and the nurses at birthing center so much because they are really passionate about the baby and the mother. We can not imagine someone else helping us give birth with our baby except him. Dr. Hoff rocks! read more

I'll be the first husband to testify that Dr. Hoff is the best of the best! Dr Hoff delivered our baby girl on July 23rd and I have to say he was amazing. Our baby girl pulled a fast one on us and did 180 at 38.5 weeks and presented completely breeched. Dr. Hoff's calm demeanor and great bedside manor made this stressful time for my wife and I much easier. Throughout the entire pregnancy, (I never missed a visit with my wife to Dr Hoff!) his attitude and sense of humor were top notch. I knew my wife and baby, the two most important things in my life, were in good hands! I wish he could be my doctor!!! read more

Fantastic OBGYN. He is very professional and is top rate with knowledge and has excellent bedside manner.

Dr. Hoff delivered both of my kids. He is Board Certified, and is the 3rd OBGYN in 2 generations in his family- it's in his genes! His father worked at Sequoia as an OB and his brother John David Hoff is an OB as well. Very upbeat and so nice. I highly recommend him. read more

Doesn't get better than him. He just delivered my second child. I didn't buy a house in San Ramon because I was worried about delivering my 2nd child with a different doctor!!! Recommend to all my friends. He's the best! read more

Dr. Hoff delivered my baby, and I could not have asked for a better doctor. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

I drive all the way from SF to see Dr. Hoff. I never thought in a million years I would go to a male OBG, but Dr. Hoff is the best!

I was referred to Dr. Hoff in 2006 from a female co-worker when I moved to the peninsula from Southern California. I have been praising Dr. Hoff and his staff since day one. All of his RN's and assistants reflect the same warmth and compassion. Of all the doctors I have EVER had he is hands down the most genuine, happy, caring, understanding, gentle and informative doctor. His father is also an obgyn and it is clear that they (and nurse Jessica) are truly passionate about taking care of women and creating healthy happy babies! read more

Long story short, best baby doctor out there! We live in Santa Clara and drove up to Redwood City to see Dr. Hoff after reading his great reviews. Let me tell you, he is definitely worth the drive! Not only is he a superb doctor, but he actually cares about his patients, not their wallets. He delivered our first baby, and throughout the whole experience, there was not one time where I felt like we were being rushed or pushed into an unnecessary procedure. In Dr. Hoff's case, the fact that we never felt rushed is really quite impressive, because he is very busy, with many clients. We often had to wait 10-20 minutes to see him because he was running behind, but it was totally worth it, because once you are with him, he will stay with you and answer all your questions and address all your concerns very patiently, without worrying about the next appointment. The last thing I'd like to say is that he delivered our baby by Caesarean and my wife was amazed that she felt absolutely NO pain after the procedure. In fact, she was out of bed the day of the delivery, and skipped taking all the painkillers afterwards. He's THAT good- not only a caring doctor but also top-notch. A rare find, don't be lazy and make the drive. read more

Dr. Hoff is excellent. He delivered all 3 of my children and it was the best experiance any mother could have. He made me laugh through my whole delivery. I am so fortunate to have such a great oggyn. The whole Hoff team is amazing. read more

I found Dr. Hoff through Yelp, so to pass along the favor I signed up for an account so I could add my review. Dr. Hoff delivered my beautiful baby boy last week. From start to finish I have had nothing but good experiences with his entire practice. On the first OB appointment I met with both him and his nurse practitioner, then alternated seeing each of them until the end of the pregnancy when I saw Dr. Hoff exclusively. He has a gregarious manner which I find relaxing. He is knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions, even when busy. I never felt rushed or coerced into doing anything I didn't want to do. I know some women prefer female OBGYNs and I wasn't sure if I'd feel uncomfortable with a male, but I never did. He is open and easy to talk to about anything and very professional. He and his staff have always been responsive when I've called with questions. They've followed through with all communications so I've never been left hanging when it comes to test results or questions about symptoms I was having. I suffered morning sickness for the entirety of both my pregnancies and felt like he took my complaints seriously and treated them accordingly so that I could function. As I got closer to my due date and decisions needed to be made about stripping membranes, induction etc. he offered his thoughts then left decisions open to me. Once I made a decision about my treatment I always felt like he respected that. In the delivery room he was responsive when my epidural wasn't working properly and hunted down the anesthesiologist to come back and fix it. 5 stars for that! The hospital nurses all seemed to really enjoy working with him as well and made positive comments about him, which gives me even more confidence in him. My baby was delivered at 2:30am but Dr. Hoff's manner was no different than if it had been the middle of the day. I'm sure he would have rather been sleeping. Dr. Hoff's current nurse practitioner, Jessica Beckenmeyer, is equally capable. I met with her a week after delivery to discuss some lingering issues that were bothering me. She took a lot of time with me, gave me detailed explanations of what she thought was causing my symptoms, and followed up in a timely manner with my test results. She seems top notch! My 3 year old daughter attended all my appointments with me and the entire staff was very accommodating. They seem to really like kids, which is a plus for a practice that brings them into the world. Scheduling appointments has always been easy and my wait to see the Dr/NP was never unreasonable. Occasionally I had to wait, but that's to be expected for an OB who has to rush to the hospital to delivery babies whenever they're ready to come. I can't recommend this practice highly enough. If there's a baby #3 in my future, I will definitely be going back. read more

*** disclaimer*** This is a bit long! My husband and I recently moved back to the Bay Area after nearly 7 years away. Not more than a couple of months after, I discovered I was pregnant. Of course, my original obgyn's office permanently closed and I hadn't established myself with even a primary yet. I did remember that Dr. Hoff was highly regarded and Sequoia hospital was supposed to be a wonderful place to give birth. I confirmed with current reviews and attempted to make my appointment. To my surprise, they were able to get me in to see both him and nurse practitioner Jessica Obermeyer in two days time. In Portland it took me two months to see the gynecologist that I wanted so I was very pleased. I had been having some mild, but concerning symptoms around my appointment time (I write this 6 days post initial appt dealing with a miscarriage). I was put completely at ease by his entire medical staff. The appointment was long, thorough, informative and completely comfortable. When Dr Hoff came in he instilled so much confidence in us. As other reviewers point out, he is compassionate, direct, and open. I have never felt so un-rushed by any specialist I have seen. After the ultrasound, he concluded that the pregnancy may not be viable (low fetal heart rate). While he was very clear about what the odds were, he also told us he hasn't given up hope on this little baby. That appointment was last Friday and the beginning of the long weekend brought worsening symptom for me. As one could imagine, it was terrifying to know that you could be in the early stages of miscarriage, especially while the doctor's office was closed. On Sunday I received a call from a number I didn't know and it was DR Hoff calling to check in on me! What a relief! Just knowing that he was concerned for my well being enough to call made me feel truly cared for in a way that is not common in today's medical community. By Tuesday night came, I started having pain, but nothing severe enough to send me to the ER. I communicated with the PA via email and had a phone call from her that night. This morning I was contacted by the other Obgyn in the office to discuss the symptoms. It was Dr Hoff's surgical day so I would have to wait until the following day to confirm miscarriage. Fifteen minutes after that call, I received another from the office saying the He was coming in especially to see me if I could make it to the office! I can't tell you how much that gesture means during a crisis like this. As frustrating and saddening as the miscarriage confirmation was, Dr Hoff was able to put both of our minds at ease a little bit. He was unhurried and very kind. He was able to accommodate my schedule to have the d&c preformed later in the evening at the end of the week. In short, I would and will completely recommend him to all of my friends and family who are looking. He is a true gem of a doctor! read more

I originally was planning on delivering at Stanford hospital and decided to opt for Sequoia for a number of reasons. My original doctor was with PAMF Palo Alto and I had a number of appointments with her and none of them were longer than 5 minutes before she had to rush off to see another patient. Needless to say, a horrible experience for a first time pregnancy where I just had so many questions. My first appointment with Dr Hoff was amazing and I knew he was going to be our doctor moving forward. He spent over an hour with me during our first visit, which is unheard of! He told me he had all the time that I needed to ask any questions so I could feel comfortable about the pregnancy. I loved the fact that he and all the doctors there are committed to delivering their own patients babies so that we have the comfort of knowing that the doctor that you spent the last 9 months with will be there when the time comes, which is fantastic! What an amazing doctor and staff that they have running the show there, I can't recommend a better doctor. read more

Dr. Hoff was recommended to me by a friend when I had to change doctors due to a HMO snafoo. He was so warm, kind, welcoming, and genuine. What a find! I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Hoff is exceptional! He is a kind-hearted man who is an excellent physician, and even better listener. After losing confidence in the direction of my prenatal care & birth plan with our first OB, my husband and I transferred our care to Dr. Hoff - at 41 weeks pregnant! Not only did he agree to take me as a patient, but he really listened to our hopes for our baby's birth and advised us in a balanced way, weighing our desires and what our baby needed. I ended up being induced (for the baby's health) but laboring naturally with out pain medication (by my wishes). Dr. Hoff was an amazing coach during a long pushing session (my baby was presenting with his hand attached to his head) and sensitive, quick, and skillful when putting me all back together. He came by the next morning to check on the baby and me and even gave me a choice on my discharge time & date. He made follow-up calls to check on how I was doing and gave me some great advice for getting back on my feet. I would highly, highly recommend Dr. Hoff to any first time mom, especially one who wants to feel empowered through the birth process. read more

Dr Hoff is a knowledgeable and upbeat doctor. He delivered both of my children and I really appreciate his positive bedside demeanor. He's just great and really like all his staff as well. Bravo dr Hoff for a long career delivering babies! read more

In all honesty, he is the best doctor I have ever been to. I started seeing him when I got pregnant and he delivered my son this year. He is that very rare combination of both warm and professional. He'll give you all the technical details, but he's also a great listener. Simply an amazing doctor. read more

Dr. Hoff is a great doctor. He actually cares about his patients. He performed surgery on me and it was absolutely painless. I am so glad that he is my doctor! read more

Dr. Gary Hoff is outstanding, he recommended a much less invasive procedure that worked wonderfully where another GYN recommended a hysterectomy. I was in and out of the hospital on Friday day and and back to work by Monday. I travel from the East Bay to see him and my adult daughter travels from Lake Tahoe to see him. He is worth the many miles to come as he is extremly competent and very personable. Sue A. read more

Dr. Hoff is even more amazing than the reviews led me to believe. A real gentlemen, fun, factual and totally cares about youi and your outcome. His matter of fact explanations of choices and caring manner make it very easy to trust him. His warmth and caring shine through always - he even called me on New Year's Eve to check up on me! I told him I shall have to find excuses to go visit him. Best doctor I ever had. read more

Dr. Hoff is a great doctor! I researched doctors when we relocated here and was impressed by all the great reviews of Dr. Hoff. I waited a long time for my first appointment, he's a very popular doctor. I'm glad I waited, it was well worth it! Dr. Hoff diagnosed an issue that my other doctor didn't, he took a detailed medical history and took the time to answer all my many questions. He was very thorough and has a great personality. I'd never been to a male OB/GYN but it was no big deal. Now I'm pregnant and we're heading back to our home state and I'm so disappointed he won't be our doctor. As others have said, you should plan on waiting a while for your appointment. I called ahead and came in a little later per the staff's suggestion and we still waited a while for the appointment. The quality of service makes up for any time you wait, I've been to so many doctors that rush you out of their offices, I'd rather wait a little longer for a great doctor and a comprehensive appointment. If you're looking for a new doctor, you can't go wrong with Dr. Hoff! read more