Amy is hands down simply the best FP doc in Sonoma County. She is brilliant and treats her…read morepatients with kindness, compassion and respect. Any questions you have are answered with a detailed response. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer she called me personally on a Saturday to tell me, she could have easily passed that call on to the radiologist to make but she didn't. When she called me she had already left a message for the surgeon and had made an appt for me with the Nurse Navigator at the Sutter Women's Health Center. I agree her staff is just OK. I often feel that I am bothering them when I need to schedule an appt or am checking in for one. However the practice Doyle Park Family Medicine recently joined with the Sutter North Bay Foundation which may help the staff issue. I agree that the world could use many more Amy Shaws

I love Amy Shaw. She's been our family physician for about 13 years now and I have never, ever had…read morea bad experience with her. She has the very best manner a doctor can have and works WITH her patients and not AT them. She is attentive and personable. She's handled every kind of ailment from colds to migraine headaches to "female" issues to a heart attack and everything else known to human kind with consistent excellence and enthusiasm. She knows her stuff and does it well - even with our nightmare insurance industry clogging up the system. Her staff is ... ok. Some are great and some are poorly prepared to deal with human beings and our propencity for theatrics when we're not well. Her office manager isn't very accomodating. However, Dr. Shaw is such that she outshines any deduction in rating her staff may cause. She deserves a lot more than this yelp. Too bad cloning hasn't been perfected, this world could use many, many more Amy Shaws in it.

Excellent gastroenterologist, takes the time to investigate what's going on with you, and obviously…read morecares. Highly recommend!

he honestly has actually saved my life twice, i have switched health plans to follow him when he…read moremoved

I have nothing but great things to say about this doctor. She has excellent bedside manner, is very…read moresmart and gives you her educated opinion and let's you decide the course of action. I am not a doctor worshipper and I receive the information, but ultimately, make my own decisions. This doctor respects that and treats you as an equal. She is not an alarmist. A true, calm professional. Furthermore, she has excellent follow-up, spends a lot of time answering questions and she is the only doctor that diagnosed me with my autoimmune disease...for example..checking my tpo.... Many docs don't do this. Thanks Dr. S for all you do.

This doctor was cold and unresponsive when I asked her to consider prescribing a bone density…read moremedicine. After several unreturned calls I gave up.

Great Doctor! Responds quickly to all emails and concerns…read more Works closely with my neurologist. Thanks!!! Sandra Price

Dr Armstrong has been a great help to my mother and our family. After COVID-19 my mothers primary…read morecare retired and we found Dr. Armstrong. Her attention to detail and giving us the time we need during out appointments for all our questions is so appreciated. She really cares about her patients and responds quickly to our questions when we call in. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family members.

Dr. Kates makes me laugh inside to myself. She's all business about facts and getting results…read more My previous doctor abruptly retired. I brought myself to Dr. Kates because an ER doctor told me I had lung cancer. My body was like a broken down car. I could not talk without coughing. The ER doctor and the x ray technician were convinced I had lung cancer because of the presence of a spot on one lung. As an aside, I told Dr. Kates I have problems swallowing. I thought I was not yet at death's door, but I was coming up the drive and could see death's door. I could see Mrs. Death waving at me from the upstair window. Dr. Kates gave me medication for the cough, ordered comprehensive blood tests, sent me to a otolaryngologist to get my throat scoped and a pulmonologist to check out the spot. The blood results came back. "Low in vitamin D, B, thyroid problem and you got to get off the carbs. You're pre-diabetic.", she said. I smiled to myself. She wasn't scolding me, but I naturally thought, "Hmmm. I've been behaving badly." She put me on supplements, the thyroid pill that all us old people take and sent me off to get a sonogram of my liver to make sure it wasn't blown. I was not feeling happy with all of the news of my blood work. This was in November. When I left, she said, "We are going to get you fixed up and back in order!" I thought, "I'm her project. She's going to fix me. Great!" The otolaryngologist scoped my throat and put ballon down there to open it up a bit so that I can once again wolf my food as I am wont to do. The pulmonologist gave me a bank of blood tests to discover that my problem was an inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to juniper. (I had earlier shoveled several truck loads of juniper chips without a mask.) Another specialist scoped my lung and did a biopsy of the spot. It turned out to me nothing. It is 7 months now after I came limping in to visit Dr. Kates. Yesterday I looked at my "report card": my blood results. Everything is normal again. The glucose is at the low end of normal! Dr. Kates fixed me! I wonder why earlier doctors did not discover my vitamin deficiencies, the thyroid problem and the pre-diabetic condition. I don't know. I just appreciated that Dr. Kates gave me the bumper to bumper check up rather than just focusing on the lung problem that I came to her for. I appreciated that she did not hesitate to pass me on to the specialists to get the lung and throat problems attended to. When I was getting blood drawn earlier, I questioned if I was getting the proper tests done. "This is for Dr. Kates, right?" I said, "Yes." "Well", she says, "Dr Kates is picky about things being done right, so I always double check. You are getting the right tests." I laughed to myself again: Dr. Kates terrorizes the phlebotomists into doing a good job. No, they just respect her. So do I, and if you value your life, so should you. Someday they might make a movie about Dr. Kates. If they do, they will get an actress like the young Kate Mulgrew who played Captain Janeway in the Star Trek Voyager series.

I would not recommend Dr. Kates to anyone. She is impatient, dismissive and disrespectful. I went…read moreto Dr. Kates for a few years. I never really liked her but couldn't find another Dr. Last time I went that was it. The entire session seemed like an assault. The health issue that she talked to me about was all from a very negative approach and about no possibility, and told me I would be on medication the rest of my life. Turns out, she was wrong about the issue. She had no suggestions, sympathy or ideas for helping me. She doesn't like being questioned. Her entire behavior was so rude that I froze out of shock. She needs professional counseling.

this is a wonderful and amazingly thorough and thoughtful doctor. He has been in this office and…read morearea for a long long time, and is the most popular and amazing doctor by far.

Dr Brown has been my primary care physician for three years. He is kind, knowledgeable, friendly,…read moreand patient. He takes the time to listen and understand your issues and concerns, and discusses treatments and results with you in detail. In general, I can get a non-emergency appointment within a few days. Highly-recommended.

Dr. Jayaraman (pronounced "Jay Ram") is a dark haired angel who wears a white that wears lab coat…read more She has intelligent eyes and a winning smile. What else? Well, she has taken care of me three times: one endoscopy and two colonoscopy treatments. Each of my treatments was painless and with no fear. Before the endoscopy, I had problems swallowing. After the treatment, I can once again wolf my food like a 17 year old! (Fortunately, I have slightly better sense than a 17 year old, so I take small bites and masticate thoroughly before the swallow.) The two colonoscopy treatments were 5 years apart. She cauterized a radiation burn from a previous cancer treatment that I had so the wound would stop bleeding. I didn't know that could be done! When she told me that she cauterized the wound, I felt like one does on those rare occasions when you enjoy a fine dinner and the waiter brings out a special dish saying, "Here, chef prepared this special for you." I thought nothing could be done about it. With each treatment, Dr. Jayaraman provides a travelogue with photos of the procedures suitable for showing your friends! A picture of the digestive system that we all studied in the 7th grade with little numbers at scenic locations inside the colon showing the attractions: "Stop off at #2 to see the radiation burn. Stop at #4 to see a polyp and #8 is the end of the line where the colon meets the small intestines. The same photo journey came with the endoscopy also, but for some reason, I did not find that as interesting as the colon. After the treatments, Dr. Jayaraman will come to give a debrief of the operation. Have someone you trust be there to listen to the debrief because the drugs will still be working their magic. I do remember after the endoscopy she was concerned if I had felt anything. I told her that I did feel something and her face changed to concern, for which I assured her that what it was I felt was that feeling you get after you swallow a bite of a potato. I was impressed that she is so driven that each operation has to be done perfectly. (Not at all like those British doctors who think they are veterinarians... and I suppose the comparison is disrespectful to veterinarians all over the world.) What are those treatments like? I smiled when I told my friend that I was going in for the colonoscopy last week. He said, "You know, I really enjoyed it last time I went!". I secretly enjoyed each treatment also. The preparation of the cleanse is not fun, but the "Big Day" of having the nurse give you dedicated attention asking questions, poking you and attaching monitors gives one a sense of the leading man in a stage play. Being wheeled into the operation room everyone is cheerful and all about business. I had hardly the time to reflect about the thrill of being naked in a darkened room with 3 lovely ladies, music and drugs when I woke up and it was all over. That's always the way it is. Like a pleasant dream. That's why I look forward to 2025 when I can return to visit my Sutter sirens and Dr. Jayaraman.

very rude and unprofessional. had 2 other professionals tell me that I was misdiagnosed.read more

This is the fourth time I've been to see Dr. Jeremy Goodwin. My horrible migraine headaches are…read moregone!! He is a miracle worker. He is so professional but approachable. I highly recommend him.

5 Stars - Truly Exceptional Care!…read more I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Chagnon and Office Manager, Lisa at Sonoma Pain Management Neurology! After years of struggling with chronic pain, multiple spinal surgeries, and searching for answers, finding Dr. Chagnon has truly been a blessing. For the first time in a very long time, I feel genuinely heard, understood, and taken seriously. Dr. Chagnon takes the time to listen, thoroughly evaluate my concerns, and look beyond simply treating symptoms. She has helped me better understand what I've been experiencing for years, and that validation alone has meant more to me than I can express. Lisa is equally wonderful! She is kind, responsive, professional, and incredibly helpful. Whether it's answering questions, coordinating paperwork, or assisting with medical documentation, she consistently goes above and beyond to make things easier. What makes this practice so special is that you're not treated like just another patient or a number. There is genuine compassion, patience, and a personal touch that can be difficult to find in healthcare today. Living with chronic pain is challenging enough, but having a doctor who truly listens and an office that makes you feel supported makes an enormous difference. Now, I have to admit something a little funny about myself. When I find someone truly exceptional, whether it's my hairdresser, my nail technician, or anyone else who makes my life easier, I'm usually a little selfish about sharing them! I'm always afraid they'll become so popular and busy that I won't be able to get an appointment myself! But Dr. Chagnon is the exception. I want to shout their praises from the rooftops! Anyone who has lived with relentless chronic pain understands that it affects so much more than just your body. It can wear you down emotionally, steal your joy, and sometimes take you to some very dark places. When you've spent years hurting, searching for answers, and wondering whether anyone truly understands what you're going through, finding the right doctor can be life-changing. Dr. Chagnon has helped lift some of that emotional weight from my shoulders. She hasn't magically erased my pain, but she has given me something just as meaningful: answers, understanding, validation, and renewed hope. And when you're living with chronic pain, those things are absolutely priceless. I am incredibly grateful to have found Dr. Chagnon, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive neurological pain care. Thank you both for making such a meaningful difference in my life!