Needles aren't scary. The people who stick them in are the scary ones. Fortunately there was…read morenothing scary about Dr. Raskin and his kind assistant when they showed up to do on-site flu shots for our law firm. Our regular company had gone out of business and we received (a great) recommendation for this Doctor. The process of arranging for his two-person team to come at a time convenient to us was as painless as his shot. I was very anxious as the stick time grew nearer, but when it was my turn to sit down he calmly asked me about work and I hardly knew he was done. I'm not kidding - painless! He accepted a business check for payment of our 19 shots ($25 each) and now our office (and a couple others on our floor) are flu-safe. Shots are also given at his El Sobrante office so give them a call if that's your area! They'd be happy to stick a needle in your arm. And I promise it's the least amount of suffering possible.

I have been to many Dr.'s in my 49 years. He was the very first to ask me a question that I could…read morenot understand why others didn't. It is private so I won't tell you what it is; however, he knows how to ask the right questions so that you clearly get the best treatment/service available within his expertise. Truly changed my outlook on the medical profession. Thanks again Dr. Raskin, your raving fan Jerrold "Jerry" Parsons :-)

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Gary and I instantly connected with him. I'm very fortunate to be…read moreable to get treated by him even though he's not accepting patients and his practice is not what it used to be. He had also helped my fiancé who had MRSA. He went in person to a pharmacy to make sure we got the medication- as it was out at our local CVS. He's saving my life, helping me loose weight, and it's a battle and it is a battle for our lives when we are obese. He really is the Best doctor!

Dr. Birnbaum is extremely rude and a horrible doctor! Every time I take my mother in there all he…read moredoes is talk about her meds and we've waited hours to even be seen by him. He never asks her how she's doing and every time she attempts to say something to him, he puts his hand up and says wait a minute and she never gets her questions answered. A visit we had about a month ago, towards the end he said, "I think we're done" and I said "no we're not, there's something I would like to discuss with you." And yells and says, "yes we are done! I've been in here with you guys over an hour and I have other patients to see!" I could not believe my ears!!!! So he realized what he said and finally discussed the other issue. So I took my mother for a follow up visit yesterday and he yelled at her for taking 2 of the same meds that HE prescribed to her, which was causing her to throw up, due to HIS MISTAKE!! So basically he had been over medicating her!! Then he requested that she gets lab work done downstairs. Once we got down there, we looked through the stack of papers he handed us and the lab slip was not even in there!!! We had to go back up to the office, mind you my mother's in a wheelchair! By this time I'm in fumes! He's constantly yelling and cursing (which to me is very disrespectful to my elderly mother) at is laptop because he don't know what he's doing. When he walked in the room yesterday morning his rude a** didn't even speak, he takes personal phone calls during her visits with him and then step out the room as if we have all day to be in there. There's signs all over that says no cel phones, so I believe he should reciprocate the same respect. I am so over this man. I don't know what his problem is. It seems like something outside of his practice is consuming him and he has lost sight of his career or he is overwhelmed with patients because that place is ran pretty much like a free clinic. My mother has been seeing him every since they were on San Bruno Ave. She's been seeing him for over 30 years and she deserves far better treatment than that. Yesterday was her last visit with him. I will be finding her a new doctor. I don't recommend anyone seeing him.

I have been a patient of Dr. Fakhouri for 5-6 years now, and couldn't recommend him more! I am a…read morevery complex patient with multiple chronic issues and Dr. Fakhouri juggles all of them with ease. He is happy to consult with my specialists, and recommends both medications and lifestyle changes I can make for a range of issues. He's also really great at responding to emails, and makes sure to circle back to check on how I am doing for a particular issue we talked about last. Before Dr Fakhouri, I didn't have a regular primary care doctor as most issues were handled by specialists. But I am so glad this has changed! He certainly makes my life easier, and is a trusted resource. Not to mention, I would totally be friends with him outside of our professional relationship- he's great at being supportive and putting you at ease.

After visiting Doctor Fakhouri, I rapidly learnt (I think for the very fist time) how easily you…read morecould forget you are at the doctor's office. His educational and research background (both impressive!) just underline the quality of service he is bound to offer. His professionalism, yet emphatic charisma are always present in his dialogue, showing that he brings the human side we always care for and want in a doctor. He listens, he cares, he wants things done, and above all: he goes for keeping your health in good shape! A round of applause to you doctor, you good Sir, are certainly being recommended! Bravissimo!

Dr. Padula is a exceptional doctor. My mother-in-law has mixed connective tissue disease. I believe…read moreDr. Padula is the biggest reason that she is now in remission. My mother-in-law lives in Manteca, California and we drive to Walnut Creek just to see Dr.padula. And we will continue to do so as long as needed. You can see when he talks to you that he really cares about making the patient better and I can't say that for all doctors if I could give more than five stars I would.

Just had another great visit with Dr. Padula. He has been working with me for almost 10 years and…read morehe's been so kind, compassionate and understanding while we conquer my RA together. Dr. Padula comes highly rated in my book, 10 Stars! Please check him out. You won't be disappointed!! Sue Loebel

Came here after Dr. Massen was listed on my insurance. The place itself is a bit difficult to find…read morebecause it's inside of a larger building with lots of other doctor offices, it's the first door the left and the second window down next to a dentist office. The receptionist was super nice, I was able to get an appointment that very day and once I came in everyone was so nice. They quickly got me inside and the nurse was very nice and attentive to all my symptoms. The doctor is quite the funny guy he cracks jokes as soon as he walks in, which is awesome but also I feel like it stops him from listening to me and taking me seriously but at the same time was funny enough to make me feel comfortable. He sent me away with some antibiotics and some lab work. I didn't get my lab results back until about a week later (even tho I remember him saying I would get them 2 days later) and when I called nobody got back to me I had to call again and speak to the receptionist directly. Overall I would recommend this office the receptionist/nurse is great the doctors pretty good. No real complaints but also nothing crazy.

I absolutely loved seeing Dr. Massen and was so sad to hear he had retired! I read the bad reviews…read moreand I honestly think it is just the culture difference?! He is extremely kind and caring and always listened! So sad he is not my primary anymore

What a nice guy! Not the kind of doctor who only listens to…read moreyou for 2 minutes then interrupts. He really takes the time to determine what is going on with you, and addresses all of your concerns. People in his office are also very pleasant. (the parking garage is bank though if you forget to get validated- don't forget!)

Dr. Weider himself gets AT LEAST 5 stars from me. He's a personable guy that really knows his…read morestuff. During my consultation, he was extremely thorough and addressed all of my concerns in a very genuine and professional manner. He wasn't just in and out in 2 seconds, we actually spoke at length about my problem, he brought up various options on how to deal with it, and was meticulous about explaining all the pros and cons in regards to all the possible treatments. I was very happy with my experience at his office. The staff was friendly and efficient and parking is available in the same building, which is a plus because I hate driving around looking for street parking. The office also validates parking so you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for it. I was parked from 2:20pm to 4pm for about $4. Minus one star because of the wait. I'm a new patient and my appointment was at 2:45pm. I arrived 20 minutes early to fill out necessary paperwork, but wasn't seen until sometime after 3:30pm. The staff and the doctor were very apologetic and explained that they had some emergency cases that backed them up. Sh** happens, I guess. There's really nothing I could do about that in such a situation. I'm just against waiting more than 30 minutes for any appointment I've arrived on time for. I'd say he was worth the wait, though.

Great physician! Have been seeing 20 years, very thorough and Listens. Highly recommendread more

I've been seeing Dr. Tzeng for over 3 years. He's an experienced doctor who listens to my problems…read moreand helps formulate the best health plan. He has his own small office run by his wife, which gives it a homey feeling. Dr. Tzeng and his wife have an elephant memory and a good sense of humor.

I went to Dr. Tufft in his Walnut Creek office for an incision (post surgery) that wouldn't heal…read more My prior doctor tried to cauterize it multiple times and that didn't work. Then another doctor told me it was an infection and put me on antibiotics. That didn't work. Then I was referred to Dr. Tufft. He literally was the ONLY person that could help me. After 7 months of dead ends, he took one look at me and said "I think you are allergic to your dissolvable stitches," and guess what? He was right. That was the very FIRST appointment with him. He put me on a pain free regiment of lotions and potions and in just over 2 months, I was completely healed. Today was my final appointment with him. I almost started crying when he said "No charge for today's appointment. You are totally healed." I gave him a hug and promised that I would spread the word about him. If you are in the same situation (or close to it), give him a call. He and his sister Pam are literal life savers. Thank you, Dr. Tufft.

Brillant!!! A lab…read moretech got on the phone & asked a colleague for that doctor who can figure out all the medical reject cases "ya know, the guy who can figure out the weird stuff" and there his name was. The man who saved my life in my hands. I hesitated for several weeks before calling as I was afraid of yet again being looked at like I was a nut case. After nearly 20 physicians in various fields left me to die, this genius figured out exactly what I had. It was so rare & out there my HMO didn't believe him. UCSF & Stanford docs weren't there for me either. But we proved all of them wrong with a biopsy and such. He went up to bat against them more than once for me & many attacked him in the process. Dr. Tufft has created enough good Karma to last several hundred lives. If there was to be ever a hero in my life Dr. Tufft & a colleague he referred me to fit the bill.