Great doctor. Loves complicated spines and knows how to fix them. Positive and optimistic attitude…read morewhen going into spinal surgery and recovery.

Dr Zakaria performed spinal surgery on me to relign my spine and my sciatic nerve from which the…read morepain was previously overwhelming. My sense of balance was completely disrupted from the the pinched sciatica.The surgery only took a few hours.When I awoke from the diminished anestesthesia I was impressed by the absolute absence of lower back & leg pains.For me a total miracle of pain relief. Thank you Dr Zakaria for giving my mobility back to me. And thank you Sutter Health for helping to organize this entire procedure.

I was seen by Dr. Smolins for a QME evaluation and I filled out all the paperwork and was on time…read more Had to sit and wait for over 30 minutes and when they called me to wait in the exam room for another 15-20 mins. He spent about 40 minutes rushing me through my situation and why I was there. Poor bedside manners. Anyway towards the end of the session he quickly asks any other medical diagnoses and tell him. He says okay it will take 2 weeks to get out the QME and today which 3 days later I receive the QME with a big error on the document. I tried to call the office and they transferred me to his assistant Mike, this guy was not helpful and just cold. I told him my concerns and if I can speak to the Dr or email him. He said I cannot speak or email the Dr. And I will need to submit a change request to the State. What!!! So this Dr. cannot be reached???? Big mistake on choosing him as my QME evaluator. :/

Dr Smolins is a caring Doctor who helped me with an injury and associated chronic pain. He was…read morealways friendly, professional and knowledgeable. His assistant Marina is also awesome. Very caring and takes the time to talk to you and figure out how best to help you.

Dr. Rowan Paul is the best physician I've ever encountered. He's not only a doctor, but a true…read morehealer. Even though I had a great surgeon, I had significant healing complications after a full Achilles repair and was worried I might never dance or run again. I also definitely did not want to go through another surgery. Through a series of hydrodissections, Dr. Paul has helped me avoid surgery--and now I'm back to both dancing and running. What stood out most is how he showed up for me. I felt he was all in--completely dedicated to my outcome and to me as a whole person. I had a lot of fear around the situation, and after several pretty grim consultations with other doctors, he told me, "We are going to get you there--don't let anyone tell you otherwise." While he performed the first hydrodissection, he talked me through everything and kept reminding me, "I'm right here in it with you." He didn't just treat the injury--he treated me as a whole person. I especially appreciated how much he took the nervous system into account. I had done my own deep dive into meditation and nervous system work, and he was always curious and open to learning from me. He told me he's made a commitment to always learn from his patients, which really shows. He's incredibly well-connected to top medical professionals at the forefront of their fields and up to date on the latest research--in fact, he actively participates in and runs his own studies. What truly sets him apart is the combination of off-the-charts technical skill and a genuinely open-minded, compassionate approach. He's thoughtful and expansive in how he looks at treatment--drawing from a range of medical perspectives rather than sticking to a single lane. He brings a broader view that doesn't just treat the injury--it goes beyond it entirely. Also, his team is amazing--Brian, a bodyworker who incorporates a neuro-rewiring and somatic approach, and his office team, Maria, Shaiann, and Hatice. And Dr. Kentaro Onishi, another brilliant compassionate minded physician, just joined the practice. I've honestly never felt that level of warmth, support, and responsiveness from a medical office.

I needed essential additional information regarding upcoming treatment less than a month away. Was…read morepromised it, in writing, by the doctor's trusted assistant. I waited nearly 3 weeks; however, the person who promised, in writing, to send the information to me never did. I communicated with her, and canceled my upcoming appointment. She offered to charge back my consultation fee, but never did. I am now dealing with the credit card company.

My name is Kamala DuPlessis and I was assaulted by another officer / co-worker while on duty where…read moreI suffered a neck injury as a result. I was referred to Dr. Goldthwaite. Dr. Noel Goldthwaite was not only an excellent listener and communicator, he was extremely, professional, compassionate and caring. His exceptional ability to orchestrate and tailor design your care plan based upon your needs are nothing short of miraculous. This man is truly a God sent and I am blessed to have had him as my care provider. Dr. goldthwaith is not just a good doctor, he is PHENOMENAL!! I would highly recommend him to anyone, who is in need of spinal care. HE IS THE BEST!!!!

Dr.Goldthwaite is by far the best spine surgeon on the west coast. His expertise in state of the…read moreart advanced surgical procedures surpasses any and all surgeons' abilities. He is able to repair failed spinal surgeries and gets patients out of pain and through recovery in record time. His skills and knowledge are invaluable, and is extremely compassionate.

I was referred to this doctor by my work comp insurance for EMG. I came at my scheduled time 8:30…read moream in pouring rain and found his office closed! I left him msg and when he called back, he did not even apologize, sounded as if I was doing him a favor by coming. He informed me he is having car problems and his secretary did not come in... Absolutely horrible experience.

I've struggled with a knee injury for almost 4 years now. I've been to many doctors to try and come…read moreup with a treatment plan. Believe me when I say, not only did none of those doctors help me or give me good suggestions, they didn't even examine me! Dr Rena helped me gain faith in doctors once again. He spent an hour and a half with me - both examining me, laying out all my treatment options, and the cause for my injury along with other factors that could be contributing to my knee (to include some misalignment with my hip). Other doctors who have treated me were inept, unsympathetic, cold, and quite frankly shouldn't be doctors, but not Dr Rena. I didn't feel tossed aside with him and felt that he genuinely cared for my health. I really can't express how happy I am with Dr Rena and it makes me furious that other doctors didn't take the time to help me weigh my options or even examine me thoroughly to determine additional factors or causes. I really can't recommend Dr Rena high enough.

Put simply, the docs at UCSF/OTI put me back together. Beautifully. Back in 2006 I took an…read moreill-advised fall from a third story window. The landing broke 32 bones - including shattered elbows, back, neck, ankle and pelvis. The docs at OTI worked miracles to reconstruct my arms, realign my pelvis, and ensure that the neck/back injuries were stabilized. It is due to their remarkable work (might I say craftsmanship?) that I suffered no long term disability from the fall - in fact, my tennis game has improved and I'm even running faster than before (probably more due to motivation than the titanium that reinforces a few body parts). These docs are at the top of their game - empathetic, expert, and enthusiastic about the practice of medicine. I'm forever indebted to their team.

Dr. McClellan, Colleen, Dr. Duffy, and staff performed nothing short of a miracle with me. I am…read moreforever grateful for their excellent care. He is the finest doctor I have come across and Colleen and the rest of the staff were amazing helping me, and giving me the finest care pre post and surgery. They are what medicine should be all about. And to top it off, he's a cowboy who knows a good horse! Serious cool points there. I completely shattered my femur in a horse training accident the year before, and had a titanium rod put in, by another doctor in my area, then began the long slow pt process. I realized that something was not right. I was in pain all the time, had a severe limp despite all the efforts of my physical therapy group in Monterey, and was getting worse rather than better despite my bone growing back in. I am 28 now, if I had not fallen in their hands, I would be in serious chronic pain and walk with a shuffle/limp for the rest of my life. First off, Dr. McClellan believed that something was up and got me in for a CT scan that showed that my leg and hardware had "healed" 36 degrees off. To say this made sitting, standing, walking, and doing anything a struggle was an understatement of the century. I couldn't work and was really struggling for a long time in every way. Before Dr. McClellan, many doctors turned down my case and I was losing hope at ever becoming better. Fortunately, he said I'll fix this and man did he! He set that sucker at the perfect angle and made it as straight as its mate on the left and put in a much better rod and hardware. He had tons of people in that room helping him work on me. I want to thank all of them as well! I was scared but everyone was very kind and got me in the right mindset before I went under and they worked their magic. The minute I woke up from surgery, I felt giant relief and the pain in my hip was gone. I knew immediately that his plan had worked. 8 months later, my limp is almost totally gone. My pain is at a level that doesn't affect me unless I push the envelope. Thanks to Dr. McClellan and his amazing staff, I'm making a huge comeback and am now taking back control of the chronic pain and my life. If you are unlikely enough to need orthopaedic surgery, get your broken butt to these guys, your luck will change for the better!

Doctor Feldstein is an excellent surgeon.. period.. He was my "second opinion doctor" and was…read morerecommended by my SO, who is a seasoned PT. I am very happy I pursued a second opinion. I'm an athlete and an engineer and really appreciated Dr. Feldstein's thoroughness and communication. We discussed (at length) different implant options for my total hip arthroplasty. We landed on one that I am very happy with. I was back to "light" mountain biking 4-months post surgery and within 6-months I was riding technical trails in North Lake Tahoe. 8-months post surgery I confidently rode Mag 7 and The Whole Enchilada in Moab. I actually had a "minor" crash in Moab at one point, landing directly on my replaced hip, on rock, with -zero- issues. If you need a hip replacement, this is your Doctor.

Dr. Feldstein is an extraordinary surgeon !! I am a 71 year old woman with multiple health…read moreissues. Dr Feldstein operated on my broken leg , and did an extraordinary job on a complicated procedure because of the severity of the break. He was patient, exacting, and empathetic. He is a great communicator who understands his patients needs. The work he did on my leg is a work of art. I feel my leg is stronger now than before the break. I couldn't be happier with the results of this surgery and the extraordinary surgeon who performed it.

For whatever fault of mine, I was late on paying a $25 copay visit. A couple months after my visit,…read moreI received a WARNING from a COLLECTION AGENCY demanding payment immediately. After paying what I considered an overly zealous demand for payment of a quibble, I called the office with the intention to schedule another appointment, but also to clarify why they immediately sent a COLLECTION AGENCY after me. I was met with immediate rudeness by the receptionist on the phone. No calm explanation or even passive aggressive response of paying my bills on time. The receptionist was IMMEDIATELY AGGRESSIVE. But the worst part was her THREAT that I could not have my prescription refilled until I came back in. Fair enough. I decided to switch doctors immediately, scheduled an online video appointment with another office, and had my medication within the week. Dr. Mark Illeman is an amazing, intuitive doctor, who immediately knew the correct path to take for my diagnosis. But there's no way I'd ever subject myself to dealing with his office ever again.

I have to admit that I'm always skeptical of doctors and the company they keep when it comes to the…read moreoffice in general. After experiencing Gary Feldman's office I will never go to another General Practice doctor in San Francisco. I've finally found the one place I can go that doesn't feel like a germ-infested death bed. I went in to go see Dr. Kramer as he was the only doctor available to take new patients at that time and day. I was nervous about seeing a new doctor, but then again I haven't had many positive experiences in SF. He was kind enough to see me on the day of request so I figured I lucked out. He was kind and attentive when listening to my symptoms. He asked the right questions and made acute assessments as to what my ailment might have been. After he complimented my shirt and we exchanged a few laughs I could clearly see that this man had a heart. I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Feldman to and would be happy to recommend this doctor's office to anyone who shares my company. Keep up the good work fellas!