Has this woman as a doctor at a nursing facility. Horrible doctor. Terrible Bedside manner - got angry when I asked questions and responded repeatedly with "I don't know". Not let me think on it or ask another doctor. Just "I don't know". Subsequently I got a horrible wound infection. She refused to come see it and didn't respond promptly. I ended up in emergency room and she falsified notes in my heath records. She's a sham doctor and should not be trusted. read more

Dr. Samsonov was my primary care physician for about two years (before she went to Kaiser). She was always courteous and professional. Most important, when I was suffering from disabling leg pain for several days, Dr. Samsonov immediately diagnosed my problem as lumbar spinal stenosis. This was a surprise to me because my pain was in my legs, not in my back. Following the excellent physical therapy received at Davies Medical Center, I was good to go again. And when the leg pain has recurred, the exercises recommended by the therapists cure the problem. I could not be more grateful to Dr. Samsonov and the therapists. read more

You will not find a better PCP Personable, friendly, funny Listens well, never rushes, very thorough Clearly sharp and experienced, especially being dual fellowship trained in geriatrics and nephrology read more

ZERO STARS! NEGATIVE ZERO STARS! Horrible office. Receptionists are too busy to call back and unable to answer simple questions. She is always extremely late for home visits. Poor bedside manner. Could not call back the coroner for 3 days after my mom passed away. I had to repeatedly call the office to ask that she call back so her body could be released and the death certificate signed. She told me she didn't know that my mom was her patient! Really? no one could look up her name to verify she was her patient? ridiculous! Too many patients, not enough time. She just wants lots of patients yet has zero time to really care for them and find out what they need. Recommended hospice to my 98 year old grandmother although she is pretty healthy and sharp as a tack. Stay away from the Dr and the office. read more

Dr. Samsonov is a rare find. As my PCP, I receive excellent service each and every time that I see her. Service has been outstanding - I am able to make appointments quickly and easily and most importantly, she takes her time and does not rush our visits (as many doctors do these days). Dr. Samsonov is not only a great doctor, but she is also such a lovely person - having the type of service where a doctor addresses all your concerns, answers all your questions and actually provides thorough and easy to understand responses is truly rare. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking an outstanding doctor. read more

She is the most caring, conscientious physician you will ever meet. Once you go to her, no one compares. She is straight forward, has an amazing fund on knowledge, and can explain it all in simple terms. She tends to run behind but if you treat people like people, that can happen. read more

This is about Dr Samsonov, but she is not at Saint Francis anymore but at My Health Care. This review is about Dr Maria Samsonov, I have been with this practice for a while, the reception people are so so, the Dr i was with left, so i had to pick a new Dr, and i decided on Dr Samsonov, boy was it my lucky day when i picked her. She is so kind and considerate, spent a lot of time with me, and was really helpful. I had to have Xrays etc, and once that was done, i got a written report sent to my home the day the results came in, and then she called me at night after 8 pm to discuss how we would deal with my medical problem, such a considerate Dr, quite amazing in todays world. As i said before, i am so lucky to have stumbled onto such a caring Dr. She gave me samples to try, truly so thoughtful and kind. I had the complete opposite experience from the last poster, Dr Samsonov could NOT have been more kind or considerate if she tried. read more

Excellent primary care physician. Only bad thing - she just switched to Kaiser!

Dr. Samsonov is a wonderful doctor! She is my go-to doctor! Even when I switched health plans, I would still go see her. I'm so glad she's back in my network now. She is corteous, she is professional, she has great bedside manners, and she listens! She really takes her time when she's helping me, no rush. All questions answered. It is easy to set up an appointment with her and reach out to her as she is very accommodating. As her patient, I feel her respect, kindness and compassion. I feel like I can trust her with my health in her hands. She's the best! read more

Dr. Samsonov is thorough, a great listener, and smart. She is board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, geriatrics and palliative careso clearly has an addiction to learning which is always a great quality in a doctor! I work in medicine and meet lots of doctors but I refer my loved ones to Dr. Samsonov. read more

I have never met Dr. Samsonov, although I have been her patient since April. I have been treated by her nurse twice - once I waited 100 minutes for her and the other time 45 minutes. The nurse's care was good and I accepted that I needed to wait for her despite my appointment time. I was hoping to actually meet my Dr on the third visit but as I was 15 minutes late (despite driving 1.5 hours to get to the office) I was told to reschedule. I asked for a pneumonia booster from anyone - (my former Dr. of 25 years who retired recommended one). I was told by the receptionist: 1) please reschedule and 2) you are not old enough to get the booster (I am under 65). I pleaded with the receptionist, but to no avail. I do not know if I will ever be permitted to actually meet my Dr. read more

This person in the guise of a doctor is to be avoided. She comes into the room in a dismissive manner and then ridicules your reason for coming to her office in pain (otherwise why should you come?). While there, she humiliates, in her report of the visit, she is insulting. Why is she allowed to call herself a doctor? Why is she allowed to practice? She doesn't know the meaning of the word "healer". read more

i take care of my 83 yr old mother (w dementia) who was very lucky to have Dr. Maria Samsonov as her successor doctor, especially in regards to geriatric medicine. I am glad to say she is a native San Franciscan who grew up in the same neighborhood our family did. Aside from my accolades of her wonderfully "attentive and empathetic" qualities, I can see she is also genuinely interested in the other "non medical" aspects of patient care, such as the patients activities, family dynamics and overall mental health. Her holistic approach is warmly received by us all... My mom suffers from progressing dementia, and on the ride home yesterday after her physical exam, all she kept saying was "what a lovely lady"...I agree. To keep this review objective however, there are ten traits or qualities that in my opinion, she FULLFILLS, as an EFFECTIVE doctor...they are: 10. HUMANE -the ability to be caring and compassionate. In other words, a doctor who is interested in their patients as human beings; not just information on a chart. 9. HONEST AND FORTHRIGHT- self explanatory;8. RESPECTFUL - "The doctor takes my input seriously and works with me," is the way one of the hundreds of respondents to the Mayo survey best summed this up. Other oft-mentioned attributes that we feel fall into this category are a willingness to value patients' wishes in the decision-making process and going-to-bat for patients with other medical professionals they may refer them to;7. LIVES AND PROMOTES A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE -We were amazed this didn't get mentioned even more. Nevertheless, many commented that their doctors should set an example as healthy citizens (don't smoke, eat right, exercise and maintain a healthy physique) and take the time to emphasize the proactive benefits of staying healthy (especially at routine checkups) rather than dispensing medical advice only after one or more things have started to go wrong; 6. UNBIASED - Time and again, patients want to know that their doctor is not owned by big pharma. They also want to know simply that they are able to give unbiased advice, free from natural prejudice, non-factual opinions, and corporate influence;5. KNOWLEDGABLE -a doctor that has the broadest-possible general knowledge of medicine; a doctor who is committed to continuing education, keeping abreast of the latest techniques and advances to the benefit of their patients.4. FOCUSED -Even more important than knowledge for patients - it seems - is whether their doctor is "in the room" with them and not distracted with the flurry of other demands on their time. A recent 2010 study suggested that doctors no longer have the luxury of building a relationship with their patients (in other words, an attitude of "get in, diagnose, on to the next person" now prevails.) A dream situation for any patient would be to snag a doctor who has somehow found how to move beyond this mindset. She has THIS! 3. SKILLED -More than just being book-smart, patients want a doctor who is talented at what they do: A doctor who uses evidence, method, and intuition, as well as other subjective and objective items in their toolkit to provide the fastest, most effective treatment possible. 2. EMPATHETIC -"The 'ideal' doctor is someone who validates my pain, listens to my problem and treats me with professional courtesy," Above and beyond almost all other attributes, patients who were asked and those who rendered their opinion on their own, value a doctor who "tries to understand what I am feeling and experiencing, physically and emotionally, and communicates that understanding to me." AND 1. FONFIDENT -Perhaps more than any other quality, patients seemed to want to have a sense that their doctor knows what they're doing...and knows it. Whether dispensing treatment or dispensing advice, patients want a doctor who has and inspires confidence. Over and over again, patients - above all else - highlighted their desire to have a doctor whose manner and actions reassure them that someone qualified is in the driver's seat:: List from : http://blog.soliant.com/careers-in-healthcare/our-picks-for-the-top-10-traits-of-highly-effective-doctors/ read more

Dr. Samsonov is a conscientious physician dedicated to treating the patient as a whole. Always taking the time to listen, question and explain. I've had the privilege of working for her and assisting her in providing quality patient care to ALL demographics of patients. She always treated each patient with the same respect & dignity. Dr. Samsonov is extremely intelligent and compassionate about patient health care. The time, commitment and dedication she devotes is rare in today's medicine and quite frankly not fully appreciated by the powers that build facilities providing health care. It reassured me that quality patient care still exists and it's important and vital that we support these physicians and their efforts to provide quality care. read more

Dr. Samsonov is an amazing doctor! She is the best I have ever had. She is quite kind, listens to my problems, and comes up with quick diagnoses. Dr. Samsonov is by far the most excellent doctor you could find. read more

I am a registered nurse so I am used to working with a lot of physicians, the good and the bad. As a health care professional, I have high standards & am very picky about MY physician. I moved to SF 3 years ago and needed to establish a PCP, and honestly could not have chosen better than Dr. Maria Samsonov. I've never felt rushed at her appointments, she always makes it seem like she's got plenty of time for you. She listens to your concerns. I've had several health issues, and have felt Dr. Samsonov has been extremely knowledgable, thorough, prompt, and so understanding with every single one. I've been so happy and I feel fortunate that I have her as my physician. Honestly, if you're looking for a very competent physician who knows what they're doing, & will take good care of you, see Dr. Samsonov. She comes with my very honest, highest recommendation. read more

Dr. Samsonov is the best internist I've ever had. She really listens and does not forget your story. She catches everything you say. Her diagnoses are right on. I owe my good health to genes and to Dr. Samsonov. read more

* When my longtime PCP, the late Bill Parmer, got too sick to practice any longer, the last good thing he did for me was steer his patients to the medical group where I found Maria Samsonov. While she seems to have found a couple of loonies in these reviews, I would like to add my opinion to the overwhelming majority who have found her exceptional. It is true that she is often a bit late, but by the second or third visit, I got it - she's running late because she's spending as much time with her previous patients as she is with me. And in the medical practice world of today, I will GLADLY pay some waiting time in order to get the amount of time, attention, and effective intervention that I ALWAYS got from Dr. Samsonov. After about 18 months in her care, I was truly crushed when she departed for the Kaiser system, and in spite of bad Kaiser experiences 30 years ago, I still am considering transferring my coverage there just to have her back in charge of my care. And I make sure to follow her career every open-enrollment season for the same reason. If Kaiser and the Peninsula worked for me, I would be back with her in a heartbeat. read more