Glad some had good experiences. Dr Contro FIRED us one week before our due date! His schedule dictated birthing our son 3 days before the 38 weeks (Monday vs Thursday). We wanted the most lung development we could get. Had to then shuffle quickly back to our former OB-GYN office and get a new physician for our c-section. Talk about stressful! Gotta wonder how much they're caring for your baby vs their lifestyle. read more

I love my OBGYN office!! I have been going to Dr. Contro and Dr. Fierro for 25 years. They are my people! They make me feel like I am part of their family. I absolutely trust them. I have been through babies, cancer and menopause with them. Grateful I have had them on my team through the whole process. read more

Simply put, my daughter is here today because of Dr. Contro. After years of miscarriages and health issues, Dr. Contro is the only doctor who did a thorough analysis, discovered what was actually wrong and fixed it. My perfectly healthy daughter is a testament to his commitment, integrity and skill. Throughout the entire pregnancy, Dr. Contro and his entire staff became like family to both my husband and me. Every single person there is kind and determined to help and make every visit as smooth and stress-free as possible. Even the woman who draws blood next door loves them! When I was in the hospital for her delivery, I was amazed to hear from every nurse how he has certain protocols that only his patients receive and they were incredibly diligent in completing his required care. He was like a guardian angel watching out for me even after the delivery was complete. And, of course, his surgical skills are second to none. He's the absolute best. There is no one on earth like Dr. Contro and his team. We consider it an incredible privilege to have found him and will be grateful for him every single time we look at our beautiful daughter. read more

Dr. Contro and the rest of the staff is just fabulous. I am not even prego or trying to get prego, but he and Dr. Jamie are so darn good at being doctors. And the office staff is so sweet. I don't want to say too much though because it is already really hard to get an appointment. I really like this place. read more

I actually chose Dr. Contro as my ob/gyno after I found out I was prego (at almost 14 weeks may I add) by Google'n "best OBGYN in San Jose, CA." I came across his name and saw he was in Los Gatos- not too far from my South San Jose location. Then I tried to research him and found NO NEGATIVE reviews. I decided to book an appt to meet him. I had an HMO insurance plan at the time and found out that his office only accepts PPO plans. Immediately I contacted my employer to get it switched. After many hoops, it worked. I saw Dr. Contro after the insurance switch, by this time I was about 17 weeks. I am used to crowded Dr's offices and long waits. I was 1 of 2 patients in the office and after I filled out my new patient paperwork was seen in about 5-10mins. May I add the staff is awesome! They were so nice! My fiance and I anticipated to find out the sex of the baby during this appt. He was so nervous that he waited outside. Some of the nurses saw him through a window- shaking, talking to himself and looking a wreck. They told me it was the cutest thing they had ever seen lol We were then called in and found out that Dr. Contro only planned to do a physical and I would have to come back for an ultrasound. The nurse saw the look on our faces and immediately excused herself. We were both heartbroken. We had hoped so badly we would find out if we would be purchasing baseballs and bats to decorate the nursery or everything pink, foofy and covered in bows. When the nurse returned to the room she said she told Dr. Contro that there was no way we could wait to have the ultrasound at a later appt and that he agreed to do it that same day. YAY! Dr. Contro was so thorough during the ultrasound. He waited until the very last second... BASEBALLS it is! Exactly what we had hoped for! My fiance cried hysterically. I think Dr. Contro freaked out a bit lol The nurse entered back into the room and offered my fiance some tissues and water. She said that in all of her years, she had never seen any man or father-to-be react in the way that my fiance did. Through the hysteria and tears, my fiance managed to utter, "I've been waiting my whole life for this moment.. I've always wanted a son." Needless to say, Dr. Contro made our lives. Through the pregnancy, Dr. Contro was the sweetest! He always greeted me and said goodbye with hugs and a smile. He referred to my fiance by his first name during all of my appointments. He was always comforting and made me feel special. As an expectant mother, Dr. Contro and his ENTIRE staff made me feel at home. I could not ask for anything more. I was born with a brittle bone disease and it was a concern of mine for as long as I can remember that being pregnant would be a challenge. Dr. Contro and I decided a C-section would be the best delivery for me as a regular birth would probably be too much for my body to handle. My other Drs. had also agreed to this. I was scared but Dr. Contro reassured me everything would be ok. On the day of surgery, I was so nervous. But when Dr. Contro came into my room before we headed to the OR and greeted me with a big smile, I knew I was in good hands. During the surgery Dr. Contro hummed and music played in the background. The music really helped me relax. It took all but 45 mins to get my son delivered healthy and sew me back up. In the recovery room, Dr. Contro rallied up all of the new Grandparents, my fiance, new baby, and my nurse and had us all take a picture. He later told me, "I want you to do two very important things when you get home, take it easy and make sure you send me that picture." Even with the gazillion babies that Dr. Contro has probably delivered, he made me feel as if my pregnancy, delivery and new addition to my family was very special. I could not have asked for better care and a better Dr. If ever he was rated low then I ask you to pay no attention. With as many Drs. as I've seen in my life (tons) because of my brittle bone condition, I have NEVER had a better doctor. I highly recommend him because of the entire package you get. #1 staff, vast knowledge, receptiveness but overall a Dr. who truly does care. Whether this is your first child or fifth child, Dr. Contro is the man and I will definitely vouch for his A++ care. read more

I don't write many reviews, But Dr. Contro and his team deserves high praise. Dr. Contro is not just a doctor, he is a caring individual who ensures you're treated well not only in his office but he takes that extra step to ensue qualified staff and care is provided while in the hospital, he makes sure you are in safe capable hands. In addition he is an artist! I had a c-section; and barely a noticeable scar he really took his time to ensure I would have very little scaring. As far c-section goes, I must say mine went very well, yes I was scared but Dr. Contro gave me so much support along the way. He was humming while nurses prepped me, that somehow helped me, he held my hand and told me what to expect, I had 100+ faith and trust with Dr. Contro which eased my fears. Dr. Contro is amazing... wait to you meet his the rest of his staff. This is an office where co-workers really love each other and it shows in the work and services they provide to their clients. If one can ever feel at "home" in OB office, this is the place. The entire staff is truly exceptional and caring. read more

The best OB-GYN a first time mom could ask for! Back in the 2000's the best doctors in the Good Samaritan area in San Jose acccepted most insurance plans. But they got smart. They banned together to join one group and chose to drop most of those plans because they were not paying these doctors what they were worth. That was good for them, but bad for us. Most of us were forced to find other doctors who were inundated with new patients, making it difficult for them to see patients in a timely manner. Others of us were willing to pay out of pocket to see the best doctors in the area. I was lucky. Since Dr. Contro had accepted my case prior to dropping my insurance, he agreed to continue my care through delivery. He was wonderful. He always remembered my husband's name (which was probably written in the chart, but the fact that he acknowledged it was huge). And he always took the time to explain everything to me. He listens!!!! He knew how worried I was about pain, so he told me that as soon as I felt uncomfortable, it was okay to have an epidural no matter how dilated I was. That is contrary to what many doctors tell their patients. My pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-partum were a piece of cake. He is still the best doctor I've had and would recommend anyone to him. read more

Been going to him for 23 years. He's delivered all 3 of my babies and performed 2 surgeries on me. Now, my 18 year old goes to him. Bar none, Dr. Contro is the best Doctor on the planet. Can't say enough great things about him. He's incredibly thorough. He can solve any problems that other doctors want to put you on anti depressants for. He goes the extra mile. He does extensive panels of blood work and gets to the bottom of everything. I feel so good in his hands. There are thousands of Doctors in this valley that are good, but Dr. Contro is GREAT. He's absolutely FANTASTIC. Tell me, which other doctor holds your hands as you go to sleep for surgery? read more

Excellent knowledge, compassionate bedside manner, and a friendly professional staff. What else can any patient expect. My opinion from Dr. Contro comes from a male perspective as my wife is his patient. Well I suppose I could try and see if he would take me on as a patient but i think that would be pretty weird. Anyways from the moment we got there for our first appt, we noticed a huge change from our former OB/GYN. The office staff was receptive and the RN and PA was so kind and happy for us. This is the same attitude Contro has. He comes in the room and immediately gives my wife a hug and shakes my hand. Throughout the appt, he always took time to explain what he was doing. We left the first visit extremely happy of our choice to switch OB care to MD Contro. read more

I have been a very happy patient of Dr. Contro's since 1989. Delivered my daughter vaginally in 1990. I am not understanding all of the reviews from women who said he insisted on a C section, as it never came up during my pregnancy. Awesome caring staff. My daughter is now a patient (22 years old), and also very happy. Appointments are easy to schedule, the wait may be 5 or 10 minutes, but never longer. For my annual visits, I basically see whoever is available. All of the nurses are great, and they remember personal details, which is nice. Always a warm welcome. Highly recommended. read more

I LOVE Dr. Contro and his team and cannot recommend him highly enough - if I could give 10+ stars, I would. I have three children, all delivered by Dr. Contro via cesarean (in 2012, 2014 & 2016), which is exactly what I wanted. I trust Dr. Contro and his team 110%. Each delivery was very easy. I feel just as great and healthy as I did before my pregnancies. I am so grateful for that. I switched to Dr. Contro during my first pregnancy when I was 6.5 months pregnant because I didn't totally trust my previous OB's medical opinion. It is SO important to trust your OB. I also had complications and many struggles throughout my first pregnancy. Before switching to Dr. Contro, I felt that my health was second to the pregnancy and really didn't matter. What I appreciate about Dr. Contro is that the baby is #1 - but so am I. Both the mother and the baby are equally important; he did everything he could to ensure a smooth and safe experience for both of us and he uses the latest medical advances throughout (e.g., cell-free DNA test). If you're having a c-section, then Dr. Contro is the doctor you want! His surgical skills are incredible. My scar is very minimal and I was up and moving around very quickly after leaving the hospital. To sum it up, Dr. Contro really cares and it shows. Choosing him as my doctor made such a difference for me and my family. I am grateful to have three healthy, vibrant children thanks in large part to Dr. Contro. read more

Dr. Contro was not my OB/Gyn, but he delivered my baby last year. I was in labor for 12 hours, when it's time to give birth the nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital told me they couldn't reach my Ob/Gyn, so Dr. Contro would be my doctor today. I didn't know anything about Dr. Contro, but I had no choice. Dr. Contro came in 30 mins later and did a check on me, then he told me he need to get his clothes change. When he came back, he looked at the monitor for 5 mins and told me I need a c-section. I didn't expect a c-section for the whole pregnancy, so I cried and argued with him. He was very firm about his decision and explained to me my baby's heart rate is dropping, it's the best way. Thanks to Dr. Contro's quick respond, my baby born healthily. Also, I can still wear bikini if I get those baby fat off. :P read more

Dr Contro is the best. He can help by making a plan to get you pregnant, and will help you all steps along the way. I am an older mom and to get pregnant I tried a few fertility drugs, shots, had a laparoscopic surgery (with Dr Contro) and and a few IUI's but eventually got pregnant without having to resort to IVF. After just a year and a half, we delivered a healthy boy. It can happen for you too! read more

I switched to Dr. Control from my previous OB, when I was about 4.5 months along. Throughout my visits there, I never felt that he was warm towards me. I felt like he was always cordial and professional, but indifferent. This was less than 2 years ago. At my very first appointment, he measured my pelvis and informed me that it was small and that I might have a hard time delivering my baby vaginally. He said my baby looked very big. (How can you suggest this when I'm less than 5 months?) He suggested a C section and at that time, I was receptive to the idea. It's my first time being pregnant and I believe he is saything this for my best interest. I did end up scheduling the C section and Dr. Contro even reassured me that the method he uses to stitch the incision up is with the eye of a cosmetic surgeon. During one of my lab tests next door, I met another patient of Contro's. She also had a scheduled C section. Two weeks before my due date, I started rethinking my decision and let Dr. contro know I wanted to deliver vaginally. When I delivered, Dr control did not deliver me because he was out of town. I ended up having the easiest and smoothest vaginal delivery - it is a woman's dream to have it as easy as I did. My baby was only 6lbs and 3 oz - NOT A BIG baby by any stretch. I don't have anything against women who have prescheduled c-sections, for whatever their reasons are, to fit their own interest. However, I don't feel it's ethical for the doctor to be the one suggesting the C Section to fit his own agenda. I do feel that Contro made the suggestion to me to have a C section, to serve his own interests. Why would this be suggested so early? read more

BEWARE! I saw Dr. Contro for years, and never missed my yearly check-up. How this goes is "if you are in baby-making mode" then you are important, and if not-You're Not! It's all about the money here! (Could be why the huge percentage of C-sections.) I had always known this, but set it aside since I had already gone to him for years. Well that was until I had gone to another OB because I was having sever pain during my cycle. Turns out that for over the last 8-10 years, Dr. Contro, and both nurse practitioners missed an ovarian cyst that ruptured and put me in the hospital, and not 1, but 2 large Fibroids the size of grapefruits! (Gee doc, you think that could explain my fatigue and pain during ovulation I talked about for 2 years.) Since the Fibroids are so large, they now cannot be removed without a hysterectomy. If they had been caught early, then they could have easily been removed. I had always believed that going to the same doctor was good since they "knew" who you were and could tell if anything was wrong. I will never do that again. read more

Is anyone noticing that this doctor recommends c sections to EVERYONE? That is simply ridiculous.

If you're looking for a vaginal birth, Dr. Contro is NOT the doctor for you. Read the above reviews! He thinks that babies are not meant to come out of women's vaginas. Really Dr. Contro?? He's known for his warm, convincing personality and will have you convinced that you NEED a C-section. Do your research on the dangers and complications from cesareans! read more

Truth, Dr. C will treat you well throughout your pregnancy. However, before you pick this doc, make sure you do your research and choose your delivery method before you see him. He is on major time constraints so his visit are quick to get you in and push you out. I have seen the same comments posted in other reviews regarding my check ups with him. Such as, my baby is really big (said this throughout my pregnancy actually) . At my 8 month check THAT is when he told me he ONLY does c-sections. I had a sister in law that delivered vaginally with him over 10 years ago which confused me. Anyhow, I asked why and he stated the same thing that other reviewers posted. I wonder if that was the real reason? I feel that he and his staff glorified a procedure that he pushes (not forces) on his patients just to reap the benefits from your insurance. Maybe it has something to do with the plastic surgeon that either shares the office or is right next door to him? Either way, I really feel that in the end, it's all about the money and NOT the patient. Oh sure, you get 2 more weeks of disability, which he also glorified. This has got to be unethical! My opinion on the topic is that c-sections should be used only when there is danger to you our your baby. All respect for this MD went down the drain. My water broke a week after that last visit and I delivered (with a different doctor) a 6.5 lb. 19" baby that was and is today very healthy. Now about the staff, they are somewhat friendly...some of them anyway. His nurse is great. The front room assistant is great at what she does, but if she isn't there be wary. The backroom or other assistant has a piss poor attitude. Some major advice: stay on them regarding your disability claim! They sat on mine for many weeks. When I realized what they had done I called and was told only the front room assistant handles that and she was out of town, but don't worry, SDI had a waiting period. Um, ok? ...SO why are you adding to that time when you could send it in and they take care of it when needed? I almost didn't make my mortgage payment! Bottom line, when you question them and call them on their mistakes, they get really nasty with you. Only resolution was for me to show up, ask and pay for a copy of my records, obtain my SDI paperwork (that they were supposed to send in for me!), and left that office never to return. Good riddance! I am now with an awesome practice that provides the best care for me and takes as much time needed to answer my questions, thoroughly. If and when I decide to, I have the confidence in knowing that my doctor will be there to deliver my next baby, with whatever method I choose. I am happy for others positive experiences. Unfortunately, this was not the case for me. read more

I just recently came back to Dr Contro office this year for my annual pap. My primary doctor just wasn't getting enough culture needed and would have to ask me back to do another pap....no thank you, you will have to wait until next year!! I have been a previous patient of Dr Contro - delivered my daughter in 2001. All of the office visits were pleasant. The staff was great in 2001 as is staff in 2013. At times, they can be backed up or Dr Contro has to take off for the hospital to deliver a baby. But I understand and just go with the flow if someone pregnant needs to be seen ahead of me due to an emergency. Because my daughter was breach and I couldn't even imagine the pain if they tried to turn her (my stomach was so stretched out it hurt during ultrasound), I was scheduled for a c-section. Dr Contro NEVER forced me to have a c-section. I liked the fact that I had an option to do a c-section if I wanted it or not( breach or not breach) as I have zero tolerance for pain(yes, I'm a baby)! On delivery day, I was the first patient of the day, so I had to be at hospital by 6am. Once I got there, for some reason, the hospital didn't have me in the schedule. They contacted Dr Contro and he told them I will be having the baby that morning, so they scrambled to get me in. He is respected at Good Sam and if you tell him you are unhappy about something, he WILL do something about it. Everything went well during the delivery. I had a 6 lb 10 oz baby....big for me as I am tiny(the skin around my belly button was bleeding the day of delivery). Fast forward to this year for my annual pap. I got my annual pap done by Dr Fierro. I think he is awesome - very caring, took time to talk about concerns and explained things without feeling rushed! I definitely will go back to him for my annuals. Actually, I think the male OB/GYN are more gentle than the females. The only bad thing I can say about the office is that at times it is hard to find a parking space. read more

I cannot write enough great things about this doctor! We have moved out of the Bay Area and although I do love my ob/gyn at my new location in Austin, I miss Dr. Contro and staff. My two daughters he helped bring into this world, I will forever be grateful to his diligence, knowledge, and confidence in his trade of choice. There will always be the naysayers for any doctor, with so many to pick from and so many different personalities out there, it is par for course. Loved his bedside manner, the time he took with me at each appointment, etc. Just a lovely man! read more

Update to my review. Dr.Fierro and Contro helped us get pregnant finally! That was last feb. We now have our baby girl thanks to them. They did great taking us through every step through the pregnancy. We were able to get the blood testing we needed and they even helped us with the lab to be sure we were not over charged. We had several ultrasounds and that was so assuring. I have friends that went to others and did not get nearly the amount of ultrasounds we got. On the day of delivery Dr.Fierro talked me through everything. We had a breach baby so we had a C-section. We planned on a v-birth but she wouldn't turn. So C-section it was. She came out healthy and I recovered very quickly. I had another friend give birth a week after me via c-section by a different dr. And it took her twice as long to recover. I highly recommend Dr.Fierro and Dr.Contro! They are the best! read more

Don't even get me started with how much I love this doctor and his staff. Amazing, experience and Contro is as good as it gets. My c- section was amazing, my scar is basically non existent, my recovery flawless and my stomach flat after he sewed me up. He takes care of you and really cares about his patients. On top of that he graduated top of his class from Stanford and he's one of the smartest people I have ever known and so educated on childbirth he could do it in his sleep. read more

@ all those previous reviews that state Dr. Contro convinces all his patients to have c-sections. I've had two babies delivered by Dr. Contro and he NEVER suggested a C-Section. Both pregnancies and deliveries were wonderful experiences thanks to him and his wonderful staff. I've been a patient for 11 years and have been exceptionally happy with his services and support. read more

I have now had a third c-section (my sixth c-section total) with Dr. Contro. His work is consistently amazing and I am always impressed with his attention to detail every single time. I would recommend his to anyone who is going to have a c-section. He is also an incredibly nice person. His office staff are all very lovely ladies and have always been delightful to deal with. I cannot imagine going to another doctor to deliver my babies or for annual exams. As long as Dr. Contro is in business I plan to remain a patient. For more details about my c-section experiences with Dr. Contro please read my previous two reviews. read more

If you're up for a V-birth and Dr. Contro certainly is not your primary choice of doctor! Go find someone else.. I'm a believer in scheduled c-section for the safety of baby's sake so Dr. Contro is a perfect match for me. During the whole pregnancy I received very good care from the clinic staffs. The delivery went very well - it was fast and I'd say it's nearly painless. The recovery is awesome too (unless you're totally against pain medication) - pain level is consistently at a 2 (out of 10). The best thing is yet to mention is the incision is healing very well and yes, it locates way below my belly button - for sure bikini is a re-wearable! Overall A+ service. Again, if you wanna have v-birth, find another doctor! read more

My husband and I just welcomed our baby girl Makenzie 8-4-2011. I always saw nurse practitioner Dana (who I LOVE) but when we found out we were pregnant we started seeing Dr. Contro. I always thought I would have a vaginal delivery but after Dr. Contro recommended C-section I did some research, as well as talked to patients of his who had a C-section. After a long talk with my husband we decided that it was the right thing for me. Looking back I have to say that I wouldn't change a thing! Dr. Contro never pressured me into the decision, I always felt that I had a choice. I felt comfortable and safe with Dr. Contro and I thank him for being such a great Dr. BTW: the staff is amazing and knowing that they have been with him for years and they are treated like his family just says that much more about how great of guy he really is! read more

First visit to Dr. Contro, switching over from a lame OBGYN office in Campbell. What a huge difference! Really nice doctor, very detailed, responsive to one medical concern I had, and seemed more thorough than other OBGYN's I have visited. Office staff seemed nice and competent. I highly recommend Dr. Contro! read more

The best ONGYN in the bay area! Thank you Dr Contro and your lovely staff! Your the best!

What an amazing guy! He truly took the time to get to know me literally from DNA to that very morning. Just fabulous. He spent a great deal of time with me and I feel confident about delivering a baby with him. His office was great -- very patient and responsive. I would suggest though that they get more staff. They seem very short staffed. It turns out that they dont accept my current insurance and I liked him so much that I am planning on changing insurance when the next time I can just so that I can have him as my OB. That's how good he is. read more

No one in the world like Dr. Contro! I have been a patient of his for 17 years and would never dream of going to anyone else. He and his staff are warm, friendly, supportive and really make you feel so very special each time you visit their office. Dr. Contro's bedside is top notch and if more doctors followed his lead, this world would be a better place. read more

I think Dr. Contro is the best too! I haven't had any kids, but there are problems that run in my family in which he has helped me with. He's a caring Doctor and likes to help. I cannot say enough good things about him. If you read this Dr. Contro; You're the best! Sue read more

Add me to the list of patients satisfied with Dr. Contro. He is awesome! He delivered three of my babies and provided the best of care for us. My last pregnancy was complicated by preterm labor and premature ruptured membranes. He watched over my baby and me during the next 99 days so that I was able to deliver a healthy FULL TERM baby. His care encompasses the whole patient. His referrals for specialized care outside of his practice were right on for me when I needed referrals for dermatology, allergy and cardiology. His care included sensitivity making me feel that he truly did care for my health and family. His staff was the same way. I always felt like I was visiting extended family. In a way they were as they saw me through three pregnancies and then some. I was really sad to say goodbye when we moved away. I always recommended Dr. Contro to anyone who asked and still do today. Be sure to tll him Laura sent you! read more

Dr. Contro is awesome. His entire staff is terrific and caring, whether you are pregnant or need gynecological care, the level of service is always top notch. I am always treated with warmth and respect and quick responses, in addititon to excellent health care. Dr. Contro took wonderful care of me during my recent surgery. I got everything I needed when I needed it. I was pleasantly surprised at my experience. Having had a similar operation with another doctor, I feared the same miserable recovery, but what I experienced was beyond my expectation. If you need any type of gynecological procedure or surgery, you WANT to go to Dr. Contro. You'll not regret it. read more

I switched to Dr. Contro about 3 years ago based on a friend's recommendation. He a terrific doctor and he has a very caring and helpful staff. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Contro and his staff for 20+ years. I moved to Montana 11 years ago and I still go back to see Dr. Contro and staff every year. I would not even think about going to anyone else so long as he is still practicing. From my very first visit Dr. Contro has been very friendly, warm and always has a ready smile and hug. I started going to him after being recommended by a family friend. I had seen many doctors in the previous 3 years all of whom said that their was nothing wrong with me. When I finally got diagnosed with endometriosis the doctor did not want to do a hysterectomy because of my age. I was in so much pain that for more than a year I had not been able to stand up straight. Finally, I saw Dr. Contro. After consulting with him he agreed that it would not be wrong for me to have the surgery. His understanding and warmth has never changed from Day 1! His bedside manner was also warm and compassionate. Today I rarely see him and when I do he still takes the time for that hug and smile. The rest of the staff are also wonderful. I have never had a problem getting an appointment and it is almost always last minute. The staff (all of them) are also friendly and welcoming. They are busy. They always seem to get me into my appointment within 10 or 15 minutes at the most. In all the years I have been going there I have only seen the waiting room full (5 patients + myself) maybe twice. That happened because of an unexpected emergency with a patient. I have never had a problem with paperwork or insurance payments; they always take care of that. Now, he has Dr. Fiero on staff. He is also warm, compassionate and friendly. He takes the time to listen to my needs and sometimes I forget that I am not their only patient because I never feel rushed. I would recommend Dr. Contro and all of his staff to every woman looking for an OB/GYN. I totally cannot understand all of these negative comments. I know for a fact that they do a lot of vaginal births. I have never ever experienced any of the negative issues that a very few of the commenters have described. read more

This doc only cares about $$$$. If you have more than one problem during an appointment he will not discuss it with you and ask you to make another appointment to see him for that specific problem. Very, very frustrating and unprofessional. Most of the time he looks either drunk or on something. There are better doctors out there that are more caring than him. I do not recommend him. read more

Dr. Contro is infamous in most of the Bay area for his scheduled C-sections. He talks pretty much anyone into it - given the person buys into his ridiculous "explanations". If you have no problems with this approach, by all means, go and see him, as he has great experience performing C after C after C. If you believe that each and every labor and birth is different, and C-section should be performed only when it's really medically necessary, than quickly find another doctor! read more

My husband and I nicknamed Dr. Contro, Dr. Kangaroo. He is totally for C-Section, and we dont agree with that at all. Only if it is medically necessary, shall it be an option. I had a very healthy pregnancy, and I am very healthy myself. All the visits, Dr. Contro would comment on how everything was fabulous, and baby was healthy. No complications what so ever. But when it came time for me discussing with him how I felt about PIT and other things we did not want at our birth, that is when he explained to us how babies should be delivered by C-Section, and how going through the birth canal is harmful to babies head and brain...blaah..that is how we came to his Kangaroo nickname. If GOD wanted babies delivered that way, we would have kangaroo pouches. He is totally against vaginal births and all for C-Sections. We believe for all of the wrong reasons...MONEY!! and CONVENIENCE for his time and life schedules. He is a very wonderful man, but not as your doctor. I was about 7 months pregnant when we had this conversation. I thanked him, got up and left his office, never to return. We went out and found a midwife to deliver our baby, and had a very healthy natural birth and experience. I cant imagine having a C-Section for no reason. I would never want to go through anything unnecessary for birth. Birth is hard enough without all the medical interventions these doctors throw at you, all to protect themselves from liabilities. That is the truth about why they push C-Sections...please everyone, DO YOUR RESEARCH on all things about birth and then make your decisions! read more

WOW! I am completely stunned by the otther reviews I have read here. Maybe this is the place to go it you are pregnant, but forget it if you want regular gyn care. I didn't find the staff caring or compassionate. Maybe they only cater to pregnant women. read more

The office staff is useless. They say "they do not have the manpower to call your insurance company." They do not return your phone calls. Be prepared to chase them for appointments and for follow-up from the doctor. Dr. Contro is very nice but if you cannot get past the front desk,, I suggest you go somewhere else. read more