EVERYTHING went well - office experience, good patient communication skills about [ahem] a not-so-easy-to-discuss part of the anatomy, follow-up care, the works. I was dreading it, but I was absolutely miserable, and it had to be fixed. Dr. B. was great! read more

Dr. Bazalgette has retired. Will miss his bedside manner and superb medical expertise. read more

I am nervous about writing a negative review. Dr. Mark Bazalgette is my proctologist. I went into see him to have an internal hemorrhoid removed. My hemorrhoid or Hemorrhoids have been bleeding off and on for the last six months. I had an appointment set with another proctologist thru Sutter Health for a full colonoscopy in Emeryville. Dr. Bazalgette looked a little perturbed when I told him this but he said to keep the appointment with Dr. Shah. So I did. I've noticed that not every doctor sees eye to eye. Just like one plumber will mock another plumbers work. So anyways, back to my first visit with Dr. Bazalgette. The consultation lasted about 15 minutes or less. I very much wanted this hemorrhoid out. He was very willing to work with me and when I asked about his experience he told me that he had been doing at least one hemorrhoid removal per day for the past 30-35 years. Honestly, I was kind of impressed. But also surprised there are not more reviews on Yelp. So anyways, Dr. Bazalgette tells me he wants to take a look and does with a mini colonoscopy kit his assistant prepared. There was too much fecal matter in my anus and I told him that I had brought a couple enemas with me because I wasn't sure if I should use them before coming in. He told me to use the bathroom downstairs near the elevators and come back in 30-40 minutes and I performed two enemas then returned. Now the first and second appointment were in the same day. I remember feeling satisfied that this was going to be checked out so quickly and efficiently. I called him a cowboy meaning to me just get it done. I like people like that. In the first appointment he told me he was only going to check and there would be no operating. Just inspecting. So after I had cleaned my anus out and he was able to do the mini colonoscopy he first filled my anal cavity with a gas which was a little uncomfortable but necessary to see what's going on. Inquisitive and curious person that I am I asked if I could take photos of my hemorrhoid(s) which I tried to. He said he was fine with it. He was searching for it but I wasn't sure if he actually found it. Intuitively, I didn't think he wanted me to see it but I took photos of these purple vein looking things. I'll post the photo here. He told me before that these operations don't need to be numbed. I found having this camera/Lasso in my anus to be quite uncomfortable like I felt like I was going to poop. And it got to the point where it hurt at which point he continued a little further and Bammo there was a piece of the hemorrhoid he said and he told me he would do a biopsy on it or look at it later under the microscope. I did feel a little violated only in that he told me there wouldn't be any operation on this visit but I did appreciate that he had somehow caught a piece of it. I couldn't see what it looked like. This violation that i felt was minor. I just felt like wait a minute, didn't he just tell me earlier that he wasn't going to do what he just did. But whatever. I was impressed that he was taking the time to take me so seriously and the cowboy thing impressed me. Before I went home he told me that he had a cancellation on October 19th at 2pm and that he could remove the hemorrhoid. My other appointment with Dr. Shah wouldn't be until November 9th which was a month or more away, so as you can probably guess I was very excited and relieved someone had cancelled. Before I left the office his nurse or assistant gave me pre-treatment instructions and then late In preparation for my surgery on October 19, 2021 I took the magnesium citrate the night before. And only ate white/clear foods which was clam chowder. I didn't eat after midnight as instructed. On the 19th I cleaned my anus by administering two enemas on myself. Two because the first one didn't work good enough. I had reserved an Uber ride for 10 am which didn't show and this sales rep at Quality inn in Petaluma ended up giving me a ride since my driver was already 35 minutes late. Mrs. Wong you were a Godsend. I offered her gas money but she declined. She drove me to Marin Health in Greenbrae. Before I was administered spinal anesthesia, Dr. Bazalgette apologized to me for taking so long getting back to me with the results from the biopsy. I had figured he didn't call because it was benign. But he first explained to me what he called the good news and the bad news. Bad news is that you have cancer. The good news is that you have anal cancer and it's treatable. He said at least you don't have rectal cancer which he would have to remove my entire rectum and insert a colostomy bag into my side in order to remove rectal cancer. What a relief that i only have anal cancer which he explained is similar looking to skin cancer and 100% treatable with radiation and chemotherapy. I then went onto the spinal anesthesia. All the staff there were great read more

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The best physician for this uncomfortable test! He makes it easy, painless and so educational! You must see him for your next colonoscopy procedure. Honest and easy process and his staff is superior!!! read more

Dr Mark Bazalgette/ If you want a Great doctor...---please see this doctor!..Amazing doctor!!..I was referred to him by another doctor... In the initial first visit...I felt he really listened to me closely..interested in what I had to say...He helped me feel better...I was in so much pain!!......made me feel like I was not a number....he took the time to explain to me...what procedure I needed... He is a doctor that is brilliant ..compassionate..experienced in his medical field...kind...gentle..caring..and very professional. I recommend this doctor to anyone..His staff is also readily available ..top notch!!..( A) number 1...helpful...and kind! read more

I have rarely met a doctor who is better than this. He knows his field well, takes the time to fully inform, radiates the competence he later shows, and has a sense of humor as well as an overabundance of skill. Had my first visit and procedure a few weeks ago, and my second last Thursday. His front office is efficient, nice, skillful. Highest recommendation. read more

I have been going to Dr Bazegette for over ten years and he is great And has always made me comfortable and he is a great person as well the only doctor that gave me a check back for over payment in Marin ... his staff sophie and Mary are wonderful read more

Get your butt in here! Dr. Bazalgette (pronounced "jet") is kind, patient, gentle, informative, and just the nicest butt doctor around. I needed internal hemorrhoid treatment and he made the procedure effortless, easy to understand, and about as comfortable as it can get (which, let's be real, it's gonna be somewhat uncomfortable). His front office staff is very helpful, friendly, and efficient. It may take a while to get in to see him as his office is quite popular, and for good reason: he's very good at what he does. I am glad I took the time to read through a number of offices and expanded my search to fifty miles before I settled on a provider, otherwise I would not have found Dr. Bazalgette. No complaints at all. read more

I was send to Dr. Bazalgette to have a small surgery . Feeling scared and worried . He explained to me that it was small and quick surgery and the pain was going to go away. Glad i had it done. His office its very welcoming, friendly staff. Close and convenient for me. Excellent service . Great customer service and of course great Dr. Bazalgette. read more

Just called and this doctor obligates you to pay for 3 patient visits even if you need only one. I was quoted $500 for 3 visits. I only need one. Receptionist was very "oh well" type attitude explaining this. "Thats what he charges". I say "Oh well. you just lost my business". read more

Great doctor, great treatment, wonderful follow-up. Dr Bazalgette cares about his patients.

So grateful I found Dr Bazalgette and this practice-the staff are incredibly kind and helpful and Dr Bazalgette is a wonderful doctor.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bazalgette. I recently relocated to the Bay area and had complications with a surgery performed by a surgeon in another state. I contacted Dr. Bazalgette to assist with my after care and see me through the healing process. I am so glad that I did! He is extremely patient, taking the time to talk through the all the nuisances of the issue at hand. It is very refreshing that he takes the time to really tend to his patients. Both times I've seen him his staff squeezes me in on short notice. Thank you Dr. B! Truly a lifesaver. read more

BEWARE went to this physician for an simple procedure and got a life long infection that I will have to take antibiotic for the rest of my life. read more

This doctor is amazing! He operated on me last year and just treated me again this week for a different issue. He is caring, considerate and a wonderful doctor. I currently do not have health insurance but his office worked with me for a fair rate. I highly regard his care and treatment. He is just so wonderful! read more

Super Doctor, super team! Smooth, kind and professional. They make an unappealing situation more than bearable. I recommend them Dr. B. and his team highly. Our community is lucky to have them! read more

BEWARE! Dr. Bazalgette lied to my face! Before my exam, last time I saw him, I asked him to be careful. (He had already caused me a severe problem in surgery!) He looked me in the eye and said, "Yes, I'm just going to have a look." After the exam, which was extremely painful, I BLED PROFUSELY FOR 18 HOURS! I've had severe pain in the area he "examined" for over six weeks! After the surgery Dr. Bazalgette performed on me four months ago, to remove a polyp, the stitches did not hold together in one area, causing a fistula (a hole!) to form. I now have to have THREE MORE SURGERIES TO REPAIR THAT AREA! As another reviewer said, Dr. Bazalgette is "smooth." His charm oozes out of every pore. Charm does not make a good surgeon! There are others . . . better technicians. I hope you will take your time to find a surgeon you feel comfortable with on all levels. read more

Had surgery and signed to have one small procedure done, the recovery time was suppose to be 2 days. I have had procedure done in another office 2 times and it was a quick turn around. The consent I signed said I would only have a polyp removed and he did way more than I ever asked, in fact he did something I had asked him not to do on my office visit. In incredible pain and now I am told my recovery time is 2 weeks or more. Had to cancel all my plans. Feel violated and like he just went wild cleaning my insides out. Bleeding now, having to have people take care of me, on day 7 of being straight in bed. He is a very nice man and so is his medical assistant but beware, if you go in for surgery you may end up in a TON of pain, having more done that you had asked for, read more

Dr. Bazalgette is a wonderful physician. We are lucky to have him. His care saved me from having colon surgery that would have been performed in most areas of the country. He has my highest recommendation. read more

He has been my physician for over ten years. His skill as a surgeon is exceptional. He is the a great doctor, and is very compassionate and professional. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I was referred to Dr Bazalgette by another physician who had chosen him to treat her mother. If that doesn't say it all - I'll add that he is absolutely wonderful. Caring, compassionate and patient in his office manner, takes time when needed to explain everything, skillful and professional, and his office staff is efficient and responsive. read more

I have been going to him for many years. He uses the most modern equipment in his office.He cares about you so you feel confortable with the treatment .His staff is great. I would recommend him to anyone. read more