I'm 7 months pregnant with my 3rd baby and Dr. Beatty, as well as the entire PAMF staff/experience,…read morehas been wonderful! I love how easy it is to get ahold of her, to get answers to questions, to schedule appointments, and to receive lab results. My two previous OBGYN's and pregnancies were a mixed bag- I had one I loved in Austin, TX and then recently, one that was awful in Alameda, CA. Dr. Beatty is personable, professional, on time, and patient. I always have at least one (sometimes both) of my young daughters with me at my appointments, and she takes the time to answer their questions and be sweet to them which I really appreciate. I have had a couple of issues with billing that were easy enough to clear up after some phone calls. Having an issue with the billing department or insurance isn't a reason to leave a bad review for a doctor, it honestly has nothing to do with her at all. Not once have I gotten the feeling that I'm just another number and not a patient, or that all she cares about is ordering tests for money, as some of the previous reviews have said. I'm actually quite shocked that someone would even say that. I truly feel that Dr. Beatty cares about me as a person and is sharing the excitement of my pregnancy right along with me!

Extremely up-to-date on all things impacting women's health in a far more advanced manner than my…read moreother doctors are. Everyone should pay attention to research and keep their clinical practice honed and sharp like Dr. Beatty. Obviously see her if you want the best of care. I did want to address one of the posts below by 'Corinne'. I know pregnancy is an exciting and also scary time with so much activity, things to do, blood tests to run, so on and so on. But...I don't know how to say this without a bit of an eye roll...understanding and believing in some science is important - oh and curiosity, asking questions. This reviewer's statement: "made me believe that I would have a disease just because of my religion" grossly misrepresents both science and the physician. I strongly _SUSPECT_ this patient was appropriately screened for Tay-Sachs (as we all are and should be, umm, yeah, ty science!). Have you ever been asked if you have/were Ashkenazi Jew/ish ancestry? HIGHLY likely the doctor doesn't care about your religion but whether your child is at risk of death. Look it up. Tay-Sachs has nothing to do with religion. It is a genetic condition associated with ancestry, and discussing carrier risk or screening is standard OB-GYN care. Suggesting otherwise inaccurately implies religious bias and unfairly maligns appropriate medical practice. It's a fully inappropriate accusation. Also - another area to catch up on. Doctors who are part of a large healthcare system (i.e. PAMF or Sutter or KP or Stanford or...) do NOT HANDLE THEIR BILLING. They have nothing to do with that side of the fence. They are paid thru the organization, all the other cogs in the wheel manage the rest. Stop asking doctors to be accountants, medical coders and billing specialists since that's not what they do, and please let them focus on keeping us and our babies healthy. Like you went to see her because you were expecting her to practice medicine, right? Not do admin services, right? If the former, smart choice. Because she's awesome.

This was my first visit to Dr. Zatuchni and so far I like her very much…read more The staff was very nice and I saw the Dr. in a timely manner. The Dr. was very, detailed in asking me all sorts of questions about my health and family. She gave me thorough information I needed as she was examining me. She had me do lab work and wanted to set an appointment to follow up on her findings. She also gave me homework to read to help me make a concise decision on moving forward with my health. I look forward to continuing to stay in her care and having her help to keep me healthy.

If I could warn every woman from seeing this doctor, it wouldn't be enough! If you're a young adult…read morewoman seeking help for painful periods, do not see Bettina! She will shame you, will not be gentle with her exam and will force birth control down your throats. Bettina is very condescending, closed minded, not open to listening to your concerns. While her assistant in the room was kind, Bettina was awful and short with her about coming up with numbers and dates. She will make you cry and then make YOU feel terrible for it all while you are in your most vulnerable of situations. I hope she reaches out to me for how she treated my daughter. You should be ashamed!

I have the deepest respect and confidence in Dr. Cowan. My daughter had an ovarian cyst and…read morefibroid growth previously diagnosed by other physicians that we had been unable to address in a timely manner due to unforeseen circumstances. We were blessed to find Dr. Cowan. She listened carefully, advised us in terms and options that were easy to understand, gave us opportunity to ask questions, and took prompt action to take best care of my daughter's immediate needs swiftly and most professionally. Dr. Cowan has earned our complete confidence. She loves the work she does, considers all options with her vast knowledge and expertise, and takes great care to provide the most effective solutions while considering the best interest of her patients. She is a rare gem. Listens. Hears you. Wants to help. Genuinely cares.

All my niece needed was a routine 12 week prenatal care visit. She doesn't have health insurance,…read moreso she was charged over $2600, which she paid up front. While she did receive the ultrasound, my niece ended up with no actual visit with the doctor and, after waiting 2 full weeks, no blood test results. An extreme waste of time and money during a crucial time period of pregnancy. This office was a perfect example of our dysfunctional healthcare system: exorbitantly expensive, inefficient, and inept.

Dr. Nguyen is truly one of the best doctors I've had. I've seen a lot of OBGYNs over the years, and…read moreseveral have been out for extended periods after having their own children, so I really appreciate having a doctor who is consistently there and follows through. He makes appointments feel comfortable and never awkward, and I always feel like he listens to what I want and need without feeling rushed. He works with me to find the best approach without making me feel pressured. He also has a great sense of urgency. He's not one to just let things sit or fall through the cracks. If he says he'll take care of something, he does. I really appreciate how dependable, proactive and straightforward he is.

After a traumatic first pregnancy and birth, I wanted to find a great OBGYN for my second…read morepregnancy. After some research, I decided on Dr. Nguyen. From my first appointment with him, I felt heard. He listened to every concern and acknowledged my anxiety throughout my pregnancy, always calming my nerves. I had a couple of ER visits due to nausea, and he made sure to call and check on me and baby afterward each time. I had even scheduled my induction for the day he would be on-call because I wanted him to deliver my baby. However, baby decided to arrive on her own five days early, and he wasn't able to deliver her. Nonetheless, thanks to him, I had an amazingly smooth second pregnancy and delivery. I'm done having kids, and I'm sad I won't get to see him often. I wish he had been my OBGYN for my first pregnancy, but I will continue seeing Dr. Nguyen for my other gynecological needs.

First, Dr. Starr had moved to PAMF in Dublin, I think Yelp should update this!…read more How should I start? I started to see Dr. Starr in 2011 after I had horrible experiences with another OB in Valley Care. After talking to the office management, they recommended me to switch to Dr. Starr. I instantly felt "She's the right doctor" after my first visit. Out of her busy schedule, she was very patience with me for all my questions. Her wonderful bedside manner just made each office visit pleasant . Through my pregnancy, I had many complications, and she was on top of them. She communicated closely with other specialists about my pregnancy and conditions! On my 6 weeks check up postpartum, she discovered I had my tailbone fractured during delivery. She then referred me to physical therapy and closely monitored my progress on recovering. I was so fortunate to have her as my ob. If she still accepts new patients, I would totally recommend her to everyone who is searching for a great OB.

The pressure around choosing an OBGYN is often minimized by society. We write women off as being…read moredramatic/emotional and that any doctor should be fine. In my opinion obstetrics is probably the most important field in woman's health. It's taken me over one year and a lot of courage to write this review but I feel like what I went through should be shared so that other women deciding on their OBGYN will not have the same result. BED SIDE MANNER I initially wanted to have Dr. Jeffrey-Starr as my OBGYN because of her rave reviews from my neighbor who had a very positive experience with her after a bad experience with her first child. When I first met with Dr. Starr she confronted me with rude comments like why have you seen so many doctors? What is wrong with you? I had seen many doctors due to my endometriosis, it went undiagnosed initially by Dr. Pham who is also at that practice, but later Dr. Beatty (the only doctor I can recommend at that practice) ordered the necessary tests to be able to diagnose it. Every time I asked her questions about my pregnancy she dismissed me as if I was hyper concerned. I thought maybe I was being irrational, given she's done this a thousand times and I have only been pregnant once. She was always in and out of the room after about 5-10 minutes. She would appear visibly annoyed when I asked if I could facetime my husband for the appointment (as this was during the height of COVID) or if I asked if I could go through my list of questions (i.e., is this normal in pregnancy type Qs?) OFFICE FUNCTIONALITY I saw Dr. Starr once every third appointment. She never responded to a single inquiry I had through the online portal, instead it was her office staff who took anywhere from 3-8 days. Her NP would frequently say "that's a Q for Dr. Starr," in which I would never receive any follow through on whether the Q was relayed to her. I consistently waited in the office for my appointment anywhere between 1-2 hours. This is tough for a pregnant woman who is also working. DIAGNOSIS/CARE Because of our infrequency in communication, I didn't really feel like Dr. Starr was my doctor. My saving grace was a family friend who was an OBGYN. I could call her and ask her about symptoms I was having and she would tell me whether they were concerning or not. When she said they were concerning, I went to the ER and got the necessary blood work done. I did end up getting contractions early on and had some symptoms consistent with liver issues (all of these things went undiagnosed) and didn't seem concerning to Dr. Starr. When I was admitted to the hospital due to high blood pressure, I was there for 7 days. The first 72 hours I was induced, on a high amount of pitocin, on an epidural for 4 days, several cervical exams, a serious of high fevers, and very low over sight from Dr. Starr. I had asked Dr. Starr if we should go through a birth plan together, prior to me going to the hospital and she said no. At the hospital, I saw 5 other OBs at the hospital and there was no consistency of care. Finally, I requested a C section after having a very high fever of 102 and my blood pressure shooting up to the 170s. The C section was performed quickly but there was a lot of bickering on the other side of the curtain (overall it seemed like the care team wasn't functioning well together). In the recovery room, I went into septic shock, the rapid response team was called and was transferred to the ICU where my life was literally being saved. There were probably 20-30 different medical professionals buzzing around me, and I didn't see my baby for 3 days after he was born. AFTER CARE Dr. Starr visited me once when I was in the ICU to take my bandages off. I couldn't get an appointment with her for my 6 week post op apt. A different OB said my scar tissue indicates the surgery wasn't performed skillfully. Overall I would not recommend Dr. Starr and actually feel obligated to warn others because the result of having her as your doctor could be fatal.

Absolutely wonderful Dr.. She has great bedside manners, talks you through everything, calms your…read morenerves, gentle and quick (huge bonus), and is relatable and professional while being laid back and easy going! I, like most women, I imagine, cannot stand the yearly checkup. I was very bad and put it off for 5 years. I just went and saw Dr. Silverstein for my first gyno checkup in that long period of time, and she made it as comfortable and as pleasant of an experience as it can be. I highly recommend her if you're in need of an OB/Gyn.

Delivered both my babies. Great doctor, easy to talk to. Feel like she heard and listened to me!read more

Changing primary care doctors and care teams is difficult and stressful; it was difficult for me…read moreleaving a great team and doctor at KP when changing insurance. Aside from some logistical differences and inconveniences, I'm quite happy and relieved to have found Dr. Kwong. I first saw her after a big car accident all bruised and casted up and she was sympathetic and took her time talking to me and easing my health worries. She was quick to ask questions and discuss health care planning with me. Today was my 2nd visit for a wellness exam and again, she was thorough and kind. Ashley did my blood draw (I HATE needles) and it was seamless. Thanks Ashley for your ease in demeanor and trying to provide a "low key/chill vibe" to the 6 yr old in me. Thank you Bay Valley team for your care and service. As a patient, it means a lot.

45 minute wait time for blood draw. 2 people in waiting room already. Then 2 others checked in…read moreafter I did. Everyone got seen before me. Receptionist said all others had checked-in prior to me, when I literally saw those two other people walk through the door and check in after me. I asked if they had checked in online and if that was an option. All the receptionist said was "they checked in first". Okay. Sorry for asking. Extra star because the blood draw actually happened? Like, can't fault them because that actual part happened.

I love Dr. Vogel and her staff. She was very helpful for my first pregnancy. I changed over to her…read moreafter having a horrible experience with my first OBGYN. I have many pre existing conditions and unlike my first OB she did not shy away from helping me through this pregnancy. She was very informative and made me feel at ease. A lot of the reviews mention that she makes you feel rushed but I don't get that feeling from her. She does speak fast but she is very informative and thorough during her exams and always asks if I have any questions or concerns. My best friend lives in San Lorenzo and recommended her. I live an hour away and chose to use her as my OBGYN (with no regrets) and even delivered here in San Ramon Regional.. She is always able to accommodate me when I need to change my appointment and I have no regrets choosing her and have continued care here again with my second pregnancy. Her staff is also very personable and always asks how I have been and how my daughter is. We have exchanged toddler stories and they always greet me by my first name with a smile.

This is the first time, I rate a doctor 'one' star in my entire life. There are a few reasons for…read moreit. 1) Staff was unprofessional, not patient enough - they behaved like someone made them work there and they are not enjoying their work at all. The only thing they cared is to put on a mask up to your nose till your chin. - The receptionist wasn't professional to answer questions, no smile, no pleasant welcoming. - The nurse is the same, no information on what are the next step, what should I expect, etc. I had to ask her every time about the next step while I was there. And her response gave an impression that she doesn't like when I ask her questions 2) Doctor Vogel - I shouldn't be shocked at her behavior after how her staff made me feel there. But as I said earlier, the only thing they cared is to follow a policy of having a mask covering 80% of my face. I understand their concern but it shouldn't be in such an unprofessional and harsh way. Here is a detailed story: I had my own mask and because I had nose surgery a while ago, I use a washable/reusable mask only that is also lightweight. The receptionist asked to pull my mask up to the nose until my eyes and I informed her that I had nose surgery, I need to keep it like this as it hurts. Then she started "oh, we can't let you in, it is our policy, bla, bla". I said ok. She gave me their own plastic type of mask, I put it on. Then the nurse came, and the same conversation to raise my mask up until my eyes. I informed her also about my nose surgery, its pain, etc. but I still raised it again. Then, while I was waiting for doctor Vogel in a room, I put my mask below my eyes but it still covered my mouse and nose. As soon as she entered the room, without even introducing herself, she jumped on to raise my mask and pushed it hard so I keep it there. It hurt my nose. I said doctor I had nose surgery and it hurts. She didn't even apologize for hurting me, causing pain, and continued her conversation as if nothing happened. Despite of informing the entire staff about my pain and the reason not to raise the mask up until the eyes, they focused too much on their mask policy. I booked that appointment because I had concerns about my pregnancy, something wasn't going right. Instead of focusing on my pregnancy concerns, they only worried about how high I raised and keep my mask. And today, I got a surprise bill of up to $200. I asked them to inform me in advance if my insurance covers it and provided them with all the information in advance. I had a miscarriage, and when she checked she said that everything is fine... :( Not blaming her for it but didn't have a great experience as I expected. I hope after this review, they will make positive changes by prioritizing their customers and provide a more professional service.