Good luck getting a person on the phone. Less alone a return call to make an appointment. Pathetic…read moreto say the least. Keep looking. I found one who does answer the phone. There is hope. Good luck.

I have been a patient of Dr. Curatola for over 20 years and can't imagine seeing another physician…read more I followed him to his concierge service because it allows him to practice the kind of medicine he didn't have the time to do as part of a large group. We spend at least an hour together each appointment because he is thorough and wants to understand what is going on holistically with his patients and not just treat the symptoms. There is no replacing the personal in-depth knowledge Dr. C has of his patients. He and his staff provide wonderful and comfortable care.

After my previous general practitioner stopped being contracted with our insurance, I went on a…read moresearch for a new doctor. My baby's pediatrician recommended Dr. Caroline Stratz, an internist who only treats adults. She is located on South Drive near El Camino Hospital, at the very end of the street. Dr. Stratz also is not contracted with my insurance. In fact, she is not contracted with *any* insurance companies. However, I am still going to stay with her. I will detail my first visit to her office and my impressions: -Walked into the office: It is a rather small office with about 2-3 examination rooms. The reception room is smallish but very comfortable. The front desk scheduling coordinator, Gay, is extremely personable and friendly. They did not mind that I had to bring my baby girl. In fact, Gay said they "love babies", and that Dr. Stratz has 3 children of her own. Gay asked me to make myself comfortable and fill out my paperwork. She explained to me that they do not bill out to insurance companies for the patients. Instead, they print out a superbill, give a copy to the patient, and the patient has to submit a claim to the insurance company for reimbursement. Full payment to Dr. Stratz is due at the time of service. -Interview with Dr. Stratz: After I filled out my paperwork, I only waited for about 5 minutes. Dr. Stratz called me into her private office and we talked about any concerns I have regarding my health. She asked me many questions and wrote them all down in my chart. She then asked me if I have any questions for her. I found her to be extremely easy to talk to. Totally nice. -Weight, BP, preliminaries: Dr. Stratz herself took my weight and blood pressure reading. She did everything- checked my breathing, reflexes, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc. Everything. She was very thorough and gentle. -Final chat: After doing her examination, Dr. Stratz stepped out of the room so I could get changed. She came back in and did a summary of her findings. Throughout the entire appointment, I felt very comfortable. She does not wear a white coat- just her regular clothes, so those of you who have that "white coat phobia" may feel more comfortable with her. All in all, I like her a lot. As I mentioned, you as the patient would have to submit your own insurance claim to get reimbursed, but I don't have much of a problem with that.

I have been a patient of Dr. Stratz for over 12 years. Based on previous track record, I have…read morechosen to follow her into her new concierge practice. Over the years I have found her to be kind, empathetic, practical, and most importantly she asks my opinion on treatment plans. My health care is a collaborative and she is always open to alternatives. With this new practice, I have been so pleased to see the extra steps she can take. There was a question about my thyroid in a blood test, so instead of immediately sending me to an endocrinologist, she called one and discussed my blood work with him, making a game plan and saving me a step. I recently had some issues that I was concerned about, of course landing on a Sunday. I texted her with symptoms, she called me immediately and sent me to the ER. During the ER visit, she monitored the results of the lab work and regularly texted me. I was so much more relaxed knowing that I had MY doctor following my experience. I would highly recommend Dr. Stratz to anyone, and have sent people to her who have been pleased. She is not only a great doctor, but a very amazing person as well.

Dr. Johansen goes above and beyond the level of service offered by other concierge doctors. Like…read morethe others, she offers same-day appointments and an easy way to reach her during the workday and outside of working hours. Dr. Johansen also listens attentively; explains your medical issues clearly; offers treatment alternatives; promptly orders tests and makes referrals; finds good specialists to evaluate and treat your condition, when necessary; and does additional research on your medical issues if needed. She respects your right to make the final decision regarding your treatment. Every time you see her, she seeks to connect with you on a personal level as well as a professional one. In 2023, I moved to a community 65 miles from Palo Alto. I kept Dr. Johansen as my primary care physician, knowing that I could reach her by phone or messaging and that I could drive over to see her when needed. I recently moved back to the Palo Alto area and I am so glad to have easy access to her clinic once again.

My experience with Dr. Johansen has always exceeded my expectations. She is perceptive, thorough,…read moreand diligent with follow-up. Best of all, she listens closely, takes the time needed to gather important information, and is compassionate. I'm so fortunate to have her as an advocate and partner in my journey to health!

Dr. Nauenberg has been my PCP since about 2001 and she's been great. I would say she is superb 90%…read moreof the time and merely good the other 10% of the time, so that averages out to GREAT. Strong medical knowledge and good people skills. Is she really "As good as it gets!"? I haven't had any other PCPs long enough to say for sure (other than the pediatrician I saw growing up), so there might be some better internal medicine docs out there that I haven't met. But I definitely rate her 5 stars on Yelp.

Great PCP. I've been going to her for several years. I greatly appreciate her accessibility,…read moreknowledge, skill, and "bedside manner". She's easy to talk with. I recommend her without qualification. Her background pre-medicine is as an engineer. She has all the advantages of an engineering approach without seeming like an engineer at all. Easily accessible via email (by the way, PAMF finally made email "free").

Dr. Bradford Rabin, where do I begin? He is absolutely one of the best doctors out there. He is so…read morecaring and so kind. When I was in his office talking about some symptoms, I had asked him if he would talk to my sister on the phone... he did! They talked and he explained some stuff to her... of course it's medical and doctory stuff. He's very attentive and will listen to your EVERY NEED. I sometimes text him on the phone regarding some things, he would respond to me each and everytime. HIGH RECOMMENDED if you need a primary doctor, he is super smart. When the other doctor was on vacation, he assisted by ordering the tests I needed and the medicines that I needed to expedite what was wrong with me. He isn't my primary doctor but he is still willing to help me and figure out what is wrong with me. I feel he would be able to figure out what is wrong with me. Oh yeah, I only been to his office ONCE, all the other times were on the phone!!! Thanks Dr Bradford, you're awesome... I will recommend you to anyone that asks for a great doctor!!!

You won't find many doctors like Brad Rabin. I've been a patient for 15+ years and still pinch…read moremyself. Dr. Rabin is super-smart, perceptive, experienced and highly trained. His manner is gentle, calm, unhurried. In addition to treating the problem you're seeing him for, he will discuss any question you have about your physical or mental well-being -- nothing is off-limits. There is always time. His concern is the total person. It is genuine. He is tireless in his quest to educate each patient about his or her own health. He tailors his specific recommendations to you, and then he will push you to do even better, always within your abilities. Each time I see him, he references new studies or new findings and presents them as they relate to me. I leave his office with fresh motivation and specific actions to take to improve my overall health. Over the years, I have had to contact Dr. Rabin several times (I've used phone, text, and email) on urgent medical matters. He has always responded quickly and calmly, and was clear and decisive in his instructions. Throughout the COVID pandemic, Dr. Rabin has emailed his patients with his own thoughts on the latest quarantine, vaccination and booster research. I've passed these on to family and friends, who find them invaluable. Dr. Rabin is an exceptional doctor. I can't recommend his practice highly enough.

I have never been here..I contacted them regarding price. I…read morewas told 30K!! YOU MUST BE KIDDING LOL! How can any medical person justify such greed?

What constitutes a great doctor?…read more ** Professional, courteous, patient, intelligent, humorous ** Deeply knowledgeable about a wide variety of medical topics ** Able to translate complicated medical matters into plain English ** Honestly assesses how serious things are, yet is very reassuring ** Establishes warm rapport so you can trust him ** Gives you the time you need, never hurried or harried ** Genuinely cares about you as an individual ** Same day or next day appointments ** Extremely responsive to email questions ** Exceptionally pleasant staff ** Calm, comfortable office If this list is what you are looking for in a doctor, then Dr. Ian Kroes fits the bill. Highly recommend.

Dr. Ayati has cared for my step-father (until he passed) and my mother for over five years. He is a…read moregifted diagnostician, a clear communicator, a patient listener, and he has never failed to be available when he is needed. The type of care he provides is not inexpensive, but the level of service he provides is exceptional. Written by a grateful daughter.

If time and responsibility is important, i don't suggest him. unfortunately over 3 months he…read morepromised me many times to come and visit my mom's who stopped to eat and talk at rehab.

Dr Hiroshima is one of the best and very knowledgeable doctors around…read more He's is very positive, through and truly cares about the well being of his patients. He was my primary doctor at PAMF for years and I miss him soooo much.

I have had the privilege of being a patient of Doctor Hiroshima for about 5 years now and could't…read morefeel more blessed. He's caring, compassionate, professional, intelligent, and clearly doing what the world needs him to do, as he's truly made to be a doctor! I am, and will always be, so incredibly grateful for his care, and if he ever leaves PAMF, so do i....

Everything was done at a pace that didn't feel rushed but also didn't drag on. The staff helped me…read moreget my papers together at the end and answered a few last questions I had. It was a balanced visit, and while not everything was perfect, it was clear they cared about doing things right. I'd recommend it to someone who wants thoughtful care without being pushed into anything.

I am into bio hacking and always trying to find an edge and follow a lot of folks who are on the…read morecutting edge of medicine like Peter Attia and David Sinclair. I found Dr Erdman on Yelp and despite the fact that he did not have any reviews, decided to give him a try since he is closest to where I live and convenience trumped reviews in this case. I am glad that I came here. Dr Erdman is very professional, patient, and knowledgable which are the things I look for in a doctor but rarely find. Dr Erdman is one of the few good ones and I am a fan.