I'm discouraged to write this because I was genuinely excited after reading so many positive…read morereviews and how thoughtfully this doctor describes his approach. Unfortunately, my experience mirrors another reviewer's: I first reached out over a week and a half ago, left multiple voicemails, and followed up asking to briefly learn more about his approach, but never received a response. I understand he likely has a full practice and other priorities. That said, it would be helpful if his voicemail or profile set clearer expectations around response times or availability, or noted if he's not taking new clients. Silence after multiple follow-ups is disappointing. I personally rely heavily on reviews when making decisions about providers, and I'm leaving this for others who do the same. He sounded great based on reviews and his profile, but based on my experience, he does not seem very communicative. Bummer. :(

You'll find no one else even close to Dr. Steve Balt, in terms of his expert skill, sincere empathy…read morefor his patients, and uniquely effective approach to mental health treatment.  If you've grown exasperated or etiolated with other providers who just won't *listen* to you; if you're looking for someone to selectively challenge your thoughts to inform your "gestalt" to you and others, as appropriate; or, if you just need someone you can trust to have your best interest at heart, I can personally attest to the fact that you should see Dr. Balt now, while you can. The rough can only obscure a gem like Dr. Balt for so long.  Dr. Balt's style precludes traditional "paper" diagnoses, which, at least to me, makes the most sense because no one can maintain with any level of confidence that their thinking and psyche can be wholly and correctly labeled in a box. Let's face it: our thinking is fluid, as our issues may be of mercurial function. Dr. Balt not only fully understands this truth but clearly relates to it in his treatment, which I would describe as medication-assisted psychotherapy.  Seeing Dr. Balt every other week since Summer 2018 has been perhaps the most rewarding experience I've accrued in that same timespan. I had seen other providers, but only Dr. Balt recognized my issues as specific to only me, as a person.  Dr. Balt's "collective" approach assures that you won't be stuck scarfing down tablets for reasons you don't fully understand or agree with, and compromise is the name of the game when loggerheads nears broaching.  Without delving into my personal issues, suffice it to say that complexities have been manifold, and I've honestly actually come to eagerly await each and every meeting with Dr. Balt!

Very disappointed with CPS medical and the staff. They do not care about human beings at this…read moreoffice. The staff does not answer the phone, and if they do expect to be on hold for 30 minutes and be shuffled to another person that can care less about you as a patient. Also, there is no transparency on cost of service and billing to health insurance. You will be hit with a surprise fees and no show fees for rescheduling. It could take days for somebody to respond back and in that time if you are out of your medication and feeling horrible they do not care. You are a number to them. My suggestion is to go to a online psychiatric service as they are very good and convenient. Most take insurance, if not they fees are low because it is a tele-health appointment and this cuts down cost. Good luck

i'm probably the world's luckiest hypersomniac patient. my type II narcolepsy requires a…read morecomparitively massive amount of rx amphetamine to treat. dr. picker treated it successfully. I need this dr. back. no other md will write the same rx.

I have had mixed experiences with Dr. Bloch. While he is adept at communication and promptly…read moremanages prescriptions, his approach as a psychiatrist leaves much to be desired. He can be brilliant when you first see him but then as conflict from medication management comes, seeing him long-term comes with real complications. PROS: *Communication: Dr. Bloch is responsive to emails and efficient in ordering medication. *Medication Knowledge: He demonstrates a strong grasp of medication combinations. *Pleasant Interaction: Working with him is comfortable in low-pressure situations. CONS: *Lack of Transparency: Dr. Bloch's recommendations sometimes lack clarity, and his treatment decisions can seem arbitrary. I had on multiple occasions because of contracting nasty side effects said, "I don't want to be on this medication again." Dr. Bloch would forget what I said and recommend the medication (typically anti-psychotic) again at another point in time. *Conflict Management Challenges: He struggles to manage conflicts professionally, which can be frustrating if you are a long-term patient with volatile health challenges. *Inadequate Side Effect Guidance: I was not adequately informed about potential side effects, leading to unpleasant surprises. It is even more complicated when Dr. Bloch does not follow through with additional appointments for medication management. It is all on you to do the heavy lifting in scheduling follow-ups. *Poor Collaboration: Dr. Bloch's communication with other providers is inconsistent, leading to discrepancies in treatment plans. Additionally at follow-ups, his evaluation process is by-the-book, and the meetings can feel rushed where conversation is not as open as you want it to be. *People-Pleasing Tendencies: If under pressure, his approach can prioritize patient preferences over clinical necessity, leading to ineffective treatment strategies. *Lack of Organization in His Practice: Unfortunately, Dr. Bloch does not have a good medical records system by which to keep track of information. He could benefit from having staff working for him or at least use a digital system by which to keep track of medical records and at least make them more visible for patients upon request. Perhaps having a website that includes a Patient Portal option for patients would help. While Dr. Bloch has solid credentials, his lack of true collaboration makes it difficult for me to see how he is effective as a psychiatrist. Patients seeking an involving, collaborative approach may need to look elsewhere for a psychiatrist who can better manage their expectations.

There are not enough good words to say about Dr. Bloch and his standard of care. He has made the…read moredifference in life or death situations for my loved one countless times. His expertise, knowledge and persistence has given my loved one a much better quality of life than his prognosis might otherwise suggest possible. He is professional, impeccable with his time management, caring and competent. We've been bringing our loved one to him regularly for close to a decade and he's never had an "off" day. I hold him in the highest esteem and gratitude.

Im reviewing for the office in Concord, CA. 1000 Burnett Ave…read more The staff was good. No problems scheduling at all. Dr.Brandes was courteous to call me a week in advance to verify our appointment and work according to our schedules. Had my first visit today and it was great. It was exactly how i wanted it to be. He is straight to the point and explores all possible solutions with a suggestion ultimately leaving the call to you. I had a good first experience and plan and seeing him as long as possible. On a side not, the facility has an awesome waterfall/pond in the middle :)

Dr. Brandes was very helpful and assisted me with the up-most care. After he returned from his…read moreholiday vacation, he actually called me to see about follow-up. This was very professional and honorable from a practitioner. I was impressed by the courteousness I received.

This is my second review. My story maybe a little long- but worth reading here. I'm continuing to…read morebenefit from the information and care that Dr.Toups has provided for me over the years. She uses nutrition, supplementation, medications and her superior diagnostic skills and research skills as a physician to care for her patients. Her care plans and personalized data sheets to get you on track functioning and enjoying life - they are treasures! I am turning 66 in November and recently had to review my notes and information provided by Kat regarding my initial treatments because I had fallen out of the parameters and the functional way of living (supplements when needed, nutrition and exercise) for optimal health and was not functioning.I have adhd, anxiety, depression, arthritis, TMJ, Asthma, adverse medication reactions and metabolic problems (overweight) which is giving me borderline high blood pressure,borderline pressure in my eyes (re:glaucoma), IBS and prediabetes. A recent trip to the ER - made me reevaluate the low standards of self care especially regarding diet. Kat had the good plan and I strayed. In addition, I jumped on the WFPB vegan nutrition but I could never go all in and felt hungry and unable to digest the foods. I could only lose weight eating about 800 calories a day. I believe this way of eating also led me eating more High Carb processed food especially feeding my Sugar addiction. I decided two months ago to get back on track with "High Fat" keto diet prescribed by Kat and gave absolutely no regard for scale numbers. Initially, I gained weight - but now two months in (with very few cheats) it is stabilizing and the numbers are coming down slightly. My sugar cravings are almost gone. Here is what is now happening to me eating very few carbs, HIGH FAT, mostly grass fed beef or pork or eggs, a few what I call neutral veggies (example- green beans), few berries, no seed oils, olive oil, Kerry Gold butter, and a dash of cream for 1/4 cup coffee in morning, staying away from sugar substitutes - I feel "happy" I have "energy" I am exercising - swimming over 1 mile 5 days a week, I walk on my rural property 6K to 10K steps a day,I have no aches and pains, I recover from repetitive swimming easily, my recall for names and where I place items has improved, I have no doom and gloom in the morning, My ADHD symptoms improving (able to clean up messes and organize). My figure is changing, I have definition in my biceps and calves and my waist is smaller. My weight is now concentrated in my hips and thighs and butt. My TMJ has improved. Sleep improved- not perfect yet (supplementing with Magnesium). I was able to cut my BP med in half - soon hope to eliminate. Able to stop using daily Inhaler for Asthma and haven't used my rescue inhaler in 1 month. What arthritis? Gone! My skin looks vibrant. For sugar cravings I drink bone broth. I stay full as not to stray from this way of eating and I only counted calories a few times to see how much I am really eating - it turns out to be 1500 to 2000 calories a day - that is what I feel I need. I only eat when I am hungry except if I think I might get tempted on an outing or something - I will eat before I go. Thank you Kat for helping me. I pray I will not be tempted back into the wrong diet - this way of eating and exercising is too important. I have big plans for my future and look forward to everyday.

In my desperate search for a practitioner who could help my son with his MTHFR diagnosis, I…read moreresearched & contacted many. Dr. Toups replied on a Saturday with feedback, referrals and resource links. She was not only professional, but k-i-n-d and encouraging. It made me cry. When your child is not well, it can feel like shouldering the weight of the world. It was beautiful that someone I never even met cared enough to take the time to give a generous response. I'm grateful for the list of practitioners and I'll certainly utilize it. I appreciate you Dr. Toups!

Dr. Gordon helped me through a very difficult time in my life. She is kind and caring. She really…read morelistens to what is going on. She is not like most psychiatrists who give you 15 minutes, write a prescription and send you on your way. Dr. Gordon is wonderful.

When my child was stillborn, I was so grief stricken that I couldn't function. Dr. Gordon was so…read moreempathic and intuitive that I don't know if I could have made it through this most terrible time in my life. She was wonderful. That was fun, let's go again! Burma Superstar Burma Superstar 4.0 star rating 4392 reviews Have you been here? Write a Review Bi-Rite Creamery Bi-Rite Creamery 4.5 star rating 6711 reviews Have you been here? Write a Review Brenda's French Soul Food Brenda's French Soul Food 4.0 star rating 4522 reviews Have you been here? Write a Review Ike's Place Ike's Place 4.5 star rating 5707 reviews Have you been here? Write a Review Tartine Bakery & Cafe Tartine Bakery & Cafe 4.0 star rating 4771 reviews Have you been here? Write a Review Share your review Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email to friends About About Yelp Yelp Blog Press Investor Relations Terms of Service Privacy Policy Help FAQ Advertise Content Guidelines Contact Yelp Business Support Developers More Careers Yelp Mobile The Weekly Yelp Yelp SeatMe RSS Top Searches Languages English Countries United States Copyright © 2004-2014 Yelp Inc. Yelp, Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp.

Let me say, if this was just a review for Dr. Jue, I'd give five stars…read more He's a great doctor and for the two years I went here he was trustworthy and helpful. But it's the office. Every single time you make an appointment, they take it upon themselves to move it back. Not ONE time in the two years I went here did they ever honor the appointment time I made. So you make an appointment for 10:00 AM and you're driving in and get a text saying "don't forget about your 10:30 appointment." So every time you're sitting in the lobby for 45-60 minutes because these people think it's okay to change the appointment. Go to the office and look at how many pissed off people are sitting in the lobby. I make my appointments I put it on my calendar right away and put a post it on my monitor. Every time. The last time I made an appointment I did this and said if they move my appointment again, I'm done and sure enough they did. This is unethical in every way. People have lives and work and don't time to have their appointments moved around with out telling them. So every time I'd go in I was there for an hour and a half. This is NOT acceptable. Again, Dr. Jue, great. The people who run the office, the worst. It sucks because I had to go through a lot to find someone else, it's hard finding good doctors but the two doctors I've been to since both said this practice of moving the appointment time like this is not right. Keep that in mind if you go here.

Dr. Chang has been our family doctors for over 44 years since we moved to Bay Area…read more He takes care of everyone's health of my family. Now I am 82 years old, still actively doing exercise, studying new subjects, socializing with classmates and friends of every stage in my life. This review is our deepest respect to Dr. David Chang.

I've been a patient of Dr Rotman for 21 years. He was a…read morephysician with my insurance 20 years ago and I chose him for my primary care. When Dr Rotman moved to concierge medicine I didn't even have to think twice about moving with him to his new practice. He's been my primary physician since. It's not that he's just a great physician, he's the best. I have four MDs in my family and he is a physician just like I remember my dad being. Everyone that works in his office are friendly, helpful and I love that I can always rely on them. These days being able to reach your doc after hours is not an option, unless this is your physician. When I have surgery my specialists are happy to be working with him. He gets all my blood work, EKG and pre surgical test done before I even have a surgery date. If your looking for a physician to help you take care of yourself look no further.

I am a patient of Dr. Rotman's and cannot speak highly enough of him. He is one of the best, most…read morecaring and compassionate doctors I have ever met. He has an integrative approach to medicine that looks at the person as a whole and is able to access potential solutions that most physicians overlook. In addition to him, his office staff is friendly, caring and extremely professional, I have never been kept waiting and am always greeted with a smile and a hello. I feel very lucky to be with this office, and cannot recommend it highly enough.