I know people don't often review medical practitioners on Yelp but, heck, I think they should!…read more I had my first baby just recently, and being relatively new to the area, I was really shooting in the dark when it came to selecting a Pediatrician. I attended Sutter's "Meet the Pediatricians" event and Dr. Zembal was presenting. My husband and I instantly liked him. He has, in our opinions, an approach that is a perfect blend of taking parents' concerns seriously, while also keeping you from worrying needlessly. This is such an art- especially when it comes to new parents who are in very unfamiliar territory- not knowing when to be concerned or not. Unfortunately for many doctors, it almost doesn't matter how good they are if they have a front office or nursing staff who are rude or not helpful. Certainly not the case here! The staff and nurses at Dr. Zembal's office are all wonderful, friendly, professional and helpful- which was such a relief! They are going to be moving their office a little further away (for me, anyway) soon but I can honestly say that it doesn't matter. I would drive to Petaluma if that's where they moved to!

The best pediatrician around. Love love love him. My son is comfortable with him and we are very…read morepleased with his big heart and decades of experience. He's the BEST.

Love this office! Both my kids are seen here! Staff is amazing, doctor Coleman Riese is amazing and…read morepersonable. Wish I could give this place 10 stars!!

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Dorothy M. Coleman-Riese provides…read morepersonalized, patient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in Santa Rosa. As a specialist in Pediatrics, Dr. Coleman-Riese takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Coleman-Riese is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

Dr. Bohn is an incredibly talented pediatrician. She is kind, honest, patient, and hardworking. She…read morenever has an ego and she really listens to questions and concerns. About a year ago, I was just about to leave her room, as our appointment was wrapping up. Suddenly something came to her, and she stopped us from leaving. She suspected that maybe my daughter was not getting enough iron and wanted her tested. The iron levels were low, and we started supplementation immediately. She had a bit of a sixth sense! Some would say she is just very smart, which is true, but she also has learned to be a bit intuitive. When children are so young and can't fully communicate, it is important that their pediatrician work for them as their advocate. She is in tune with my daughter and I trust her advice and opinions. She is not that typical pediatrician who just tells you to relax, and that your child is growing great. She is the kind that will push back and advocate for your child if you have questions and concerns. I think that makes for better parenting, and that is why I highly recommend Dr. Bohn.

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Marjorie A. Bohn provides…read morepersonalized, patient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in Santa Rosa. As a specialist in Pediatrics, Dr. Bohn takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Bohn is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

My daughter saw Dr. Pesyna the last couple of years in Redwood City and she was wonderful. She…read morereally listened to me and my daughter, who was diagnosed with a disease we were struggling with. She is knowledgable, curious, polite and conversational. I have worked in a few different hospital systems, know doctors, and I can honestly say she is one of the best pediatricians I know.

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Megan A. Pesyna provides personalized,…read morepatient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in Santa Rosa. As a specialist in Pediatrics, Dr. Pesyna takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Pesyna is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

My 2year old daughters running a high temp 102 to 103 all day she has tested positive covid we…read morecalled the doctor several times they never returned our call if you care about the health of your children stay away close another pediatrics office.

Everything about this practice is absolutely charming, except for one condescending, unpleasant…read moreprovider who clearly should have stopped practicing years ago, whose name is Mary Pat. I can handle providers lacking in a bedside manner, but Mary Pat is just plain rude and carries an arrogance she hasn't earned. The first time I met her, she made a snide remark about how nice it was that I had "made an appearance" at my child's appointment (for the record, I work full-time and so if I couldn't make it, I have always sent my son with his other parent for his appointments; what, only a mom can take her kid to a doctor's appointment?) and continued to make several through out the appointment. By the end, I'm surprised steam wasn't coming out of my ears. Trying to have a conversation about my child's health wasn't much more productive. She talked over me constantly, at one point, even arguing with me in front of my child when I said I wasn't interested in getting a totally unnecessary and optional immunization. And I lost track of the number of times I stated a decision I had made, indicating a subject was not up for discussion, only to have her respond, "Well, we're going to talk about it anyway." I understand she's the medical professional, but I'm the parent and I clearly laid out my reasons for why I wanted to hold off. It's fine if she doesn't agree with them, but questioning my reasons and then undermining me in front of my child? Totally not acceptable, and just more of the same with her total lack of people skills. And that was just the first time I met her! Since then, I've gone out of my way NOT to schedule with Mary Pat unless my kid absolutely needs to be seen, because each subsequent appointment has been more of the same. By coincidence, I found out a good friend of mine goes to the same office, and she reported that while Mary Pat is OK with her son, she lacks any interpersonal skills with the parents. I've thought about switching insurances because while I think most of the other providers are OK and the office staff is wonderful, it's never worth the irritation of dealing with Mary Pat. I don't understand why an office that has so much going for it would allow such a downer to be employed there! The bottom line is, I would give this place zero stars, but I really can't say enough wonderful things about the front office staff. I've never been kept waiting for more than eight or nine minutes, and they always seem to remember our names. Maybe it's just because they're unusual? Either way, they're what keep me going back, but I'll be a much more satisfied client if Mary Pat isn't wearing a white coat with their moniker someday.

I saw Dr. Miraglia in a practice with several other amazing Dr's as a child. My mom was a labor &…read moredelivery nurse so she knew all the best pediatricians. I never had a bad experience, I mean no kid likes having to get a shot but we talked about it first so I could understand why he had to do something that slightly hurt (great injection technique). This Dr was one of several that were there for you when you needed them. I think Dr. Miraglia gave me stitches after an accident, my mom didn't want me to have a bad scar & knew that he was the best doctor plus he was willing to stay at the ER later to suture me up. I wish I hadn't had to move when I did cause I have never liked any Dr more than my original pediatricians! I always hoped that I could return to the area so any children I had would see Dr's I already knew & felt comfortable with. I liked that the office was full of experienced Dr's that truly cared. I know my late mother would be able to write an even better review as a nurse/mom but since she can't I'll just say that she would be giving him an epic 5 star review.

Wow! That review made me so mad I had to write one. Dr. Frank Miraglia was my pediatrician for…read moreNINETEEN YEARS. 19 years. He almost snipped me as a newborn when everyone thought I was going to be a boy! I came out a girl. He has been the most amazing doctor I've ever had. I dread going to the doctor, but when I was little (and even all the way up to being 19) I LOVED going to see Dr. Miraglia. I was always excited to see him. He always had my mom and I giggling and happy, no matter if I had pneumonia or a small rash. He is absolutely like family to my mom and I. He also saw my brother most of his life, who is 30 now. We are both incredibly healthy and happy kids. This is more of a personal review, but don't let that review (that only one) with one review steer you away from Dr. Miraglia. Your kid will leave with a smile on their face, a new sticker every time (that was one of my favorite parts of the visit) and you knowing your kid is in the best shape they can possibly be. If not, he'll fix it. Also, he's a DOCTOR, he's not going to ask you a medical question that he needs to physically see! It's called a damn physical! Ridiculous. Anyway, he's amazing!

Dr Prystowsky has been the best Pediatrician we have ever seen. We switched to him recently due to…read moresome unresolved health problems with our one year old. I was beyond frustrated and wanted answers - he came highly recommended to us and when I called his office to explain our situation they were able to get us in to see him. He is very popular and booked out but we have been accommodated on numerous times. Dr Prystowsky has spent an hour with our family at each appointment sitting down and going over everything. I feel like he truly genuinely cares about my daughter and wants to get to the bottom of what is going on. We feel like he has been on point with his prognosis. He is very intelligent, funny, and caring and I highly recommend him! Also, I wanted to mention that his medical assistant and the ladies at the front desk of that office have been nothing but kind and professional and also seem like they genuinely care! Just an amazing office all around.

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Brian Prystowsky provides…read morepersonalized, patient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in Santa Rosa. As a specialist in Pediatrics, Dr. Prystowsky takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Prystowsky is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

The place that makes me feel good to be a mother! A large pediatircs office which has both doctors…read moreand nurse practictioners. They are very available, and seem to take the extra mile, calling to check on a little one, helping a mom to breast feed successfully, finding a lab that will take tests immediately, the list goes on and on.... I love them and wish they could be my doctor's office as well as my children's. I have been visiting them regularly for the past six years as my children need medical attention.

With the exception that Mary Pat is not very nice. We love seeing DR.Prosser. They have clinics in…read morethe AM and usually on time for appointments.

I started seeing Dr. Schmitt in January to treat my right ear which got blown up in a horrible cold…read moreover New Year's and had sent me to the ER for a ruptured eardrum. She immediately diagnosed a severe build-up of fluid in my middle ear as the cause of the rupture and the existing discomfort I was experiencing. She talked me through the options and made me feel very comfortable with starting out with the least intrusive route of meds and waiting. After the two week wait-and-see approach which brought only slight improvement Dr. Schmitt decided to do a myringotomy which she performed expertly. There was minimal pain involved and it immediately brought relief, which got even better over the next 10 days. I feel the problem was fully resolved and I appreciated the time, concern and care which Dr. Schmitt provided.

We love Dr. Brewer. He has been an excellent pediatrician, treating my kiddos for 15 years. He is…read moreattentive and chats with the kids about school, sports, etc. They feel like he actually knows them. When they were little he was fun and gentle and now as they mature he is those things and more - he is thoughtful and speaks with care. Through the years he hasn't hesitated when unusual things arise to confer with the other pediatricians in his office or refer us to specialist when needed. Many times he personally has called to check in on a sick kid or to return a message left for him and to ease my mind or give direction what steps to take. Dr. Brewer makes a personal connection. We have seen him out and about in the community and he always says Hello, sometimes before we have and even when he is clearly with his family. Very cute. I couldn't recommend him more!

Dr. Brewer is an amazing doctor. He is calm, competent, and does a good job at making you feel like…read moreeverything is going to be o.k. You can tell he has seen it all and has a humble confidence that shows he knows what he's talking about. My boys love him and there has even been a few times where he has called to check up on Walker (my 3 yro) personally after a concerning visit. If he sees that we have been in the er over the weekend he will check up on us that week. Dr. Brewer has been amazing and I trust him with my kids lives- and that says A LOT.