I hate calling attention to my need for medical care, but i feel i owe it to my many fans out there…read moreas well as those who simply consult yelp for guidance to report a good physician when i come across one. i first consulted Dr. Wingfield for a frozen shoulder. i had previously seen a surgeon about this who injected cortisone in the area but somehow missed the spot. within a month the problem resurfaced. a good friend mentioned Dr. Wingfield who, sure enough, did it right; the problem completely disappeared. the latest issue was a minor tear of the labrum in the right hip socket, and for this i decided to forego the surgical route altogether and return instead to the fine doctor who had so capably fixed me up before. there are differences between a shot of cortisone in the shoulder versus in the hip; the difference that means the most difference to me is the length of the needle used for the injection. one thing i have to confess at this point is how much i hate needles, have since i was so very young that all i remember from my first vaccination is the color of the doc's office building (still hate pink for this reason) and the sharp pain. on the other hand as i think on it, my dislike of needles has actually stood me in good stead as a very protective limitation in another realm altogether; the aversion drew a certain line in the sand if you know what i mean, and if you know that's about all i care to say on this anyway. it turns out that the needle for this procedure is about 3 inches long, and of course knowing this caused me no end of misery just thinking about it. "please, Dr. Winfield, be gentle," i whined. "oh, this won't be so bad as all that. what, did someone tell you something about this?" but of course by then it was too late, the needle was already in sight which was enough. still, i soldiered on. and then, almost before she started doing anything, she said simply, "you can open your eyes now, Bob, it's done." it had been almost painless. in short, Dr. Wingfield is amazing in my book, knows what she's doing, and at least in my case so far she doesn't hurt. she is herself quite an accomplished athlete in numerous sports, including of all things high wire trapeze performance. I highly recommend her for any sports and exercise injuries that may not require an operatio, and in that regard will consult her opinion should an orthopedic surgeon suggest "you might do well to fix that."

I received immediate care several time from Dr. Wingfield. She is a top drawer Orthopedist who is…read moreand excellent diagnostician. I highly recommend her.

Very good doctor highly recommend great treatment options. Very clean and nice and proffesionalread more

Dr. Melnik gave my mom many back injections over several years. As time went on, it was clear that…read morethey were no longer working (or maybe never had). Due to my mom's worsening dementia, I wrote a very clearly worded email requiring that I be included in my mother's healthcare decisions, and I provided my notarized power of attorney. In that email I also noted the treatments had not helped. Despite this, unbeknownst to me, she did another procedure on my mother which required her to have a mild sedation. I was not notified, my mother's back is not improved, and we lived through several scary days of increased dementia. She did not even warn my mother's partner who was extremely frightened by her sudden cognitive decline.

I was referred here by my physician after an injury. I was initially pretty dissappointed by the…read morefront desk onboarding process by phone. It was essentially an insurance screening, and not a particularly friendly one, unfortunately and definitely not time efficient. I notice other Yelpers mention similar first impressions. But I'm glad I didn't let first impressions scare me away, because this is a good local practice overall. I appreciate the professional PTs and assistants I've worked with. It's a small space, but well organized and the pacing and rehab experience have been positive and I am seeing improvement. I appreciate the simple online tools they provide to keep track of my home physical therapy. I do think they should absolutely improve their patient onboarding process, and would point out that if nothing else, kindness can go a long way in outfacing phone communication.

They need to link their booking engine to calendars…read more Went in within my one hour appointment and was denied care. It's 30 mins therapist / 30 exercise. Have been coming in twice a week. Evidently same exercises as the last 8 sessions was unacceptable.

Super impressed with Active Marin Physical Therapy. I elected to go there based on Yelp reviews and…read morehave not been disappointed. I went in for lower back and sciatica pain. The physical therapists are all highly skilled, professional, and knowledgeable. I love the online system for tracking exercises and watching videos to ensure you're doing them correctly. I've been very pleased with Ming & Nikki.

I've been working with Maggie T. for several months following my shoulder injury and surgery. She…read morehas been very professional, encouraging and always knows how to move my recovery to the next level She is efficient in the use of our time. I find her always prepared for my visit as if I'm the only patient that day. The office is equally professional and supports her work seamlessly. Marcia R.

One has to just love it when the incompetent are paid well for being incompetent. After five years…read moreof attempting to get help for worsening systemic symptoms probably due to an allergic reaction to the knee implant or cement, instead of getting help, the "best UCSF" has blow off my case. And I end up with the incompetent employees. Let's see. 1 Orthopedic Surgeon "you may have a pocket infection" go see our pain Dr. 2. Pain Dr. more interested in stories about her son (a bit disturbing to have to constantly refocus a physician on the task at hand). Had surgery elsewhere. Damage found. That surgeon was with another company, she gave me a very severe case of anemia then split the State. 1 PA...god what a cluster fowl up, wasn't even good at gaslighting, she will learn from the best, because IMHO the Orthopedics Department here has no shortage of arrogant gaslighting OS's. After her I got held accountable for her mistakes by the next pretty boy, who never apologized for being a jerk (why would he)...getting paid to be a jerk. Last one from this place lasted all of five minutes before his gaslighting started. SMH. IF you want people who seem to think ultra highly of themselves and couldn't care less, by all means..make an appointment.

Dr. Arnold is truly a gift healer. She's been my go-to for more than 15 years for everything from…read moreviruses, skin issues and physical ailments. Recently, I had a knot in my shoulder that she freed in a 1 hour session--relieving me of debilitating chronic pain. I call her "Magic Mary" because she is! Real deal expert and 100% reliable in every visit.

I can't recommend Mary Arnold, LAc on 333 Miller Ave. highly enough! I went into her office with a…read moreseverely stiff back and shoulder pain -- I could barely get onto her treatment table. Mary was incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. After just one acupuncture session and a day of following her stretching recommendations, I was amazed to find myself back at the gym and moving without pain. Mary has a true gift for healing and makes you feel completely at ease throughout the process. If you're dealing with back, shoulder, or any kind of muscular pain, I highly recommend her treatments. She's truly exceptional at what she does!

Dr. Jasan is an excellent orthopedic doctor. After a fall that resulted in a distal fibula break…read more(diagnosed in the ER) I wanted to do everything I could to avoid surgery and was referred to Dr. Jasan by another doctor. She is smart, takes her time explaining the injury and how to optimize recovery, and has a high resolution x-ray in office. She has also treated my son who was having some strange wrist and elbow issues. She did a thorough exam, referred us to a neurologist to make sure there was no nerve damage and then provided very sound strategies for recovery along with a script for PT for him. He made a full recovery in a matter of weeks and was back to playing sports. Dr. Jasan provides the highest level of care and, while she is no longer performing surgery, she can refer out should you need it. I have had experiences in the past with orthopedic surgeons who recommended surgeries that turned out not to be necessary, so I appreciate Dr. Jasan's approach.

I saw Dr Jasan as a second opinion for a stress fracture in my foot. Although I had confidence in…read morethe first opinion I felt reassured by Dr. Jasan that the diagnosis and treatment plan was correct. She is one of the most compassionate and skilled ortho's in the bay area. I've referred many of my friends and coworkers to Dr Jasan because I trust in her abilities.

Honestly I was quite disappointed, spent a few hundred dollars and they made the alignment worse so…read moreit felt like I had to keep going back for relief. My problem started getting better after I stopped going. Wonderful people though and I hope it was just an anomaly experience.

Hal is amazing in his knowledge of how human body works, and is very attentive, especially to…read moreathlete-specific problems and needs. Goes beyond the usual "rest and it'll get better" recommendations you get from a lot of chiros and PTs; he works with your schedule and training plans to balance recovery with long term goals. Have been seeing Hal for a few years. Most recently, my hip developed sharp pain two weeks before a marathon, I wasn't sure I'd be able to run at all, let alone finish. Hal was able to accommodate a couple visits on short notice, put me back together, and I not only finished the race, but got a big PR! Just the right mix of in-person treatments, recommendations on DIY exercises, and tips on improving form. Thanks, Hal!

Everything went well. Akasia is amazing! She was available throughout my training for the NYC…read moreMarathon! I have referred many people to her!

I have been going to the Acugroup for 10+ years. Everyone is world-class, the best at addressing…read morepain. I have seen 60+ doctors, and acupuncturists all over the world (NYC, Boston, China, Japan etc) and Jonah, Franco and Jeannie have each guided me when I felt hopeless and lost, and have helped me not only get better, but get my life back. I now see Akasia every week - and she is nothing short of incredible. During your appointment with her she is completely committed to you feeling better, she is an incredible listener, and exceptional at relieving pain. I often enter feeling exhausted, with a headache/migraine, stomach issues, and in pain and leave full of energy and pain relieved, finally able to tackle life again. On top of her top skill at acupuncture and dry needling, she has such a calm, strong and caring presence that makes you feel even more healed during the hour. It is so hard to find someone so skilled and also has incredible bedside manner like her. I have referred Akasia to my husband, to my friends, and, if you are seeking pain relief, - look no further than Akasia. She works in SF and Marin and I feel so blessed to be able to work with her every week.

I had multi level lumbar fusion surgery with Dr. Su in December. I was in horrific pain and he…read moremoved a surgery to be able to get me in! The staff has been consistent and responsive - well beyond most Dr. Offices. Previously, I had cervical fusion/decompression surgery and lumbar decompression at UCSF. Every day I wish with all my heart that I'd gone with Dr. Su for those. It's hard not to blame myself because I'm convinced if I'd gone with Dr Su initially I wouldn't be left with cervical chronic pain. Dr Su's approach is to do the most minimal surgery because you can always do more, but can't correct surgery that shouldn't have happened. In my case, this lumbar fusion and reconstruction Dr Su did on November was to correct the first aggressive lumbar decompression at UCSF. I'm now 6 weeks post surgery and feel like I'm getting my life back! Nerve recovery has been difficult and painful, and the staff has been incredible at addressing it. For the first time I feel like I'm part of a team working to heal me. Shout out to PA's Connor and Julie, and Anna and Bruno for back office support. One more thing to consider...the practice consists of several high quality doctors that offer supporting procedures adjacent to surgery.

Review for Dr. Naidu and Dr. Su…read more Apologies for the delay in writing this review--but my gratitude has only grown with time. Thank you, Dr. Naidu, for truly changing my life. One of the things I appreciated most was how honest and transparent both you and Dr. Su were with my prognosis. Your directness allowed me to make informed decisions without false hope, while still feeling heard and respected. You didn't just prescribe a path--you listened to my concerns and worked with my choices. The main reason I chose to fly from Los Angeles--despite the costly flights and hotel stays--was because you believe in starting with conservative care before jumping to surgery. That meant everything to me. Although Dr. Su thought my lower back MRI showed serious issues, he still agreed to try epidural injections first. Thankfully, I only needed two. Those injections gave me my life back. Before meeting you both, I had been off work for six months. Every provider I saw in L.A. pushed for surgery. As a nurse, I've seen patients come back years later with even more pain after surgery. I know surgical techniques have evolved, but I wasn't ready to take that step without a team I could trust--and I trust you both. Just three weeks after my first injection, I returned to work. I'm on my feet 12 hours a day, and I was finally able to do it again. Thank you--truly. My husband got his wife back. My kids got their mother back. Before treatment, I looked and felt ten years older. Now, I feel like myself again. I had been managing well with just Tylenol and ibuprofen for the occasional mild pain. But I made the mistake of seeing a chiropractor recently, and everything changed. My MD ordered a new MRI, and now both my neck and lower back are flaring up again. So--my next visit with you is already booked for August, flights and hotel included. I'm hopeful once again. Lastly, Dr. Naidu--thank you for fitting me in on my first consultation. When I look back, we laugh now about how I begged you to give me that first injection right away. You told me to be there at 8 a.m. because you had a small gap in your schedule--but what you didn't know is that I was already parked outside your building by 7 a.m. I wasn't going to miss that appointment. Best decision I ever made. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Dr. Su--I'll never forget when you looked at my MRI and said, "Oh no... your back is messed up. The epidural won't give much benefit." You had such a straight face that I thought to myself, Oh no... if he can't help me, I'm in deep sh--. But despite that, you still advocated for me. You spoke to Dr. Naidu, and he gave me a life-changing injection. THANK YOU. Just two injections--and I've been doing well ever since! Please, don't give me that look again when you see my MRI this time. Words alone can't express how grateful I am. Thank you.