Where can you go to a sport medicine Dr. and know right off the bat that you have something wrong…read morewith your knee. Will folks, let me tell you that Dr. Susan Lewis is the bomb. She came in and immediately knew that there was something wrong with my knee. Just went in there thinking something minor but nooooo, she wanted me to have an MRI that day and a couple of days later she informs me that I need knee surgery. She knows her stuff and always so optimistic. Surgery was a success and I couldn't have been happier. Thank you Dr. Lewis. I have recommended you to my friends and colleague. BTW...Her assistance Elena, ROCKS (very up to par and so sweet). There couldn't be a great team.

Dr. Susan Lewis is helping me stay active in spite of my so bad left knee. She always explains,…read moremakes suggestions, looks at the overall picture, and cares about my quality of life. She is the best! I wish I have her as my doctor for all my medical issues.

If you think you wont need help after a BBL procedure... think again!! I found Jess here on yelp…read moreand shes a god send. I dont know what i woudlve done during my recovery without her. She made me feel comfortable and she was on top of all the medications i needed to take and to remind me to eat, walk a little cause im stubborn and it is PAINFUL but she got me through it. I cannot recommend her enough! Prices are also affordable compared to others! Jess, thank you so much.

During my recovery stage, Jessica made sure that she did everything possible to make sure I was…read morecomfortable! She made sure I was taken care of, made sure I was pain free & always made sure I didn't over exert myself. Would 1000% recommend!!

Dr. Ruffner is a god send. She was my OB when I was in labor with my son and I cannot say enough…read moregood things about her. She handled all the curveballs in a clam, collected and positive way. She was honest, but also very much on my side allowing me to give input and took my feeling into consideration as we made decisions on what would happen next. She kept the mood light, but also serious when needed - she commanded the room with grace and ease and you can tell she's deeply respected by all of her co-workers. She was a 10 out of 10 and I credit her and my nurse for making my birth experience a positive one! Thankful for her and the staff at Sutter Van Ness for their exceptional care!

I have no doubt that Dr. Ruffner is excellent as my PCP referred her to me. Said that he got alot…read moreof feedback from his patients that she's first rate so I called today to schedule a regular checkup with her. What I can tell from this office is that the woman who took my call needs to learn some courtesy and empathy. I explained that I'm a new patient and am looking to find out what approximately is Dr. Ruffner's schedule for either August or September. Reason like typical for lots of others is insurance purposes and how they won't pay if one schedules a gyn exam too early as well as my referral expires in mid-September. This woman was so rude to me telling me abruptly that they don't know Dr. Ruffner's schedule as she delivers babies! WTF reply! I told her yes I realize she delivers babies, but as she's listed as also a GYN dr. she should also be having regular office hours. Also see first reviewer who saw her I am assuming in her office?! Sorry to have deducted 2 stars from this review of the doctor, but this woman who answers calls needs to be changed. If she has no will to treat ALL patients with respect then go find a different career especially one that entails no public encounters as she makes it bad for the good doctor's ratings. And she discourages and enrages those who have to talk to her and are privy to her rudeness.

Dr Badheka was my attending physician when I had to go in for my emergency induction due to…read morepreeclampsia. She performed emergency c section after the baby lost his heartbeat after going through 30 mins of labor. Thanks to her expertise and swift action both the baby and I are recovering well. I couldn't recommend her and Eden hospital (Castro Valley) more for labor and delivery.

I cannot recommend Dr. Badheka and her team highly enough! From the very first prenatal visit…read morethrough to the delivery of our baby, I felt completely supported, heard, and cared for. Although I wasn't able to have Dr. Badheka as my provider from the very start of my pregnancy, I am so glad I was able to switch to Sutter and her as soon as she began accepting patients again in my early second trimester. One thing I appreciated deeply was how she approached my pregnancy with thoughtful, individualized care. Being over 35, I was initially worried about being automatically labeled "high-risk," but Dr. Badheka never made my pregnancy feel unnecessarily medicalized or complicated because of my age. Instead, she guided me with evidence-based information and calm reassurance, helping me feel informed and confident every step of the way. Dr. Badheka has incredible bedside manner, always calm, kind, and compassionate. She consistently took the time to truly listen to my questions and concerns at every visit, and she made me feel like not only an active partner in my care, but also fully in charge of my decisions. Communication through the health portal was always prompt and thoughtful, which made a huge difference in easing anxiety between appointments. One of the things I appreciated most was how respectful and supportive she was of my birth preferences. I had a detailed birth plan and chose to have a doula present during delivery, both of which were not only accepted but genuinely welcomed. I never felt pressured into anything I wasn't comfortable with, which made the experience that much more empowering and meaningful. I also feel incredibly lucky that Dr. Badheka happened to be the on-call OB during my labor and delivery. She handled everything with such care, presence, and professionalism. Her composure, clear communication, and emotional support made all the difference in helping me feel safe and confident throughout the process. It's rare to find a provider who is both medically excellent and emotionally attuned. I feel so fortunate to have had Dr. Badheka by my side during such a significant chapter of my life. If you are looking for an OB who truly listens, respects your choices, and provides exceptional care, look no further!

The world works in mysterious ways! Maya was not our chosen doula, but the universe chose her for…read moreus! Our birthing doula was called to another birth hours before we were induced, and she ensured us that Maya would be able to assist us, and knew about our preferences and birth plan. Maya showed up right as active labor was ramping up, and she was just what we needed to have our dream birth. We would highly recommend Maya! She worked well with the L&D nurse, helped me labor in different positions, moved the bed to facilitate movement during labor, supported my partner, and helped me during my contractions with counter pressure and other pain coping techniques. I might have been squeezing her hands really hard! We are so thankful to her for her support and guidance during birth and willingness to trust us in the most vulnerable of human experiences. She will forever be a part of our family, and a "fairy godmother" to my son!

For my first baby I was seeking some postpartum doula support a few nights a week. I was referred…read moreto The Birth Companions during my birth prep class. I filled out the initial form on the website and received a prompt response. Maya connected me to various postpartum doulas for me to interview. I selected one of the doulas and Maya helped to easily coordinate the contract and payment. My postpartum doula, Manu, is fantastic and I'm so thankful to be connected with her via TBC. Highly recommend this doula matching service!

I started my journey with Dr. Aimee 10 years ago, when I first went to see her about freezing my…read moreeggs. At the time, I wasn't ready to start a family, but I wanted to keep my options open. I didn't have a lot of eggs, so I had to undergo several retrievals. As I got older, the quality of my eggs also declined. At my last retrieval, when I was 40, Dr. Aimee recommended trying PRP. She was very honest with me that it was a newer procedure, but that the results were promising. I ended up retrieving just two eggs. We created embryos, and incredibly, we ended up with one healthy baby boy and one healthy baby girl. Our son--the little boy my husband had always hoped for--came from one of those eggs I retrieved at age 40. With Dr. Aimee's help, I became pregnant through IVF, and we welcomed our beautiful son, who is now 2 1/2 years old. When we decided we wanted a second child, my previous delivery had been difficult, so we made the decision to use a surrogate. Once again, Dr. Aimee was there for us every step of the way. She connected me with multiple agencies, and I didn't have to wait long before finding an amazing surrogate who had been screened by Dr. Aimee. She was local, which meant I was able to be part of the pregnancy and birth journey in a way that was incredibly special to me. I also had a difficult time finding an in-network doctor we felt comfortable with, and Dr. Aimee personally recommended someone and helped make the connection. She went above and beyond--not just as our fertility doctor, but as someone who genuinely cared about helping us complete our family. Our healthy baby girl was just born, and she is absolutely perfect. I am so incredibly grateful to Dr. Aimee and her amazing team for everything they have done for our family over the past 10 years. They have been there for us through every stage of this journey, and I truly don't know what our family would look like without them. My husband jokes that if Dr. Aimee told me to jump off a bridge, I probably would. And honestly, he's right. That's how much I trust her. She is kind, compassionate, brilliant, honest, and direct. She always has her patients' best interests at heart and works tirelessly to help them achieve their dreams of building a family. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Aimee for helping us bring our two beautiful children into the world. She didn't just help us have babies--she helped us complete our family. I cannot recommend her and her team highly enough.

Dr. Aimee first helped us 7 years ago after my husband and I were struggling for 4 years. We did…read moreone egg retrieval and got two embryos. We got my first son from that round. After many years, my husband and I decided to try again. This time, we went through his insurance. We had such a horrible experience with the other clinic, we moved our leftover embryos back with Dr. Aimee. She gladly accepted to help us with our second. I cannot praise Dr. Aimee enough! She is a literal angel on earth. The reason we went to Dr. Aimee for our first son was because we didn't want to be treated like another number on a conveyor belt and she did not disappoint. Dr. Aimee goes above and beyond what anyone could ever expect as a patient. She has amazing bedside manners, she's hilarious and she answers any and all questions very thoroughly - I always wonder how she sleeps. If results didn't go our way, she showed us so much compassion. We never felt like another number/statistic and that's more than you can ever ask for while going through the stress of IVF. She might not take insurance, but you definitely get what you pay for. I've been with her for 2 retrievals, 6 years apart resulting in my 2 beautiful babies. We cannot thank Dr. Aimee enough! I've seen her practice expand and it's exciting to see how many more people she's able to help. Her team is AMAZING, warm and comforting. They communicate and troubleshoot issues efficiently and effectively. I never had any surprises with procedures or billing. We would recommend her a million times over because she is such a gem in Healthcare and an amazing human being. Thank you Dr. Aimee for helping us expand our family two times!! Saying we are greatful for Dr. Aimee is an understatement. We get to cherish our beautiful babies because of you. We love you!

After reading Shannon's beautiful and transformative book Born Far From Home, I felt so drawn to…read morehaving a homebirth. I loved reading about Shannon's journey to Islam and birth work, and how her faith and spirituality intertwined with her midwifery care. I also enjoyed reading the compelling birth stories and the beautiful way in which she writes about birth. I especially felt connected to her book as a Muslim woman who was curious about homebirth, but wasn't sure if it was for me. Once I finished the book and had my first appointment with Shannon I felt confident, reassured, and excited about having a homebirth for my first baby. Since the start of my prenatal care with Shannon, I felt so comforted by the amount of time and personalized care she dedicated to us by listening to our concerns, answering our many questions, and providing the guidance we needed during this special time in our life. Her level of knowledge and expertise combined with her warm and comforting presence brought us ease during such a delicate time. I also have the same great things to say about Tara who was the second midwife to be present at the birth and meet with us for the postpartum appointments. Tara also has such a warm, beautiful, and comforting spirit and has been such a pleasure to meet with. When expressing the troubles I have with breast feeding, she has been so sweet and reassuring and I really appreciate the level of care she not only provides for our baby, but to me. I feel so fortunate and blessed to have had a successful and empowering homebirth with the utmost care and support from Shannon and Tara and I highly recommend them. I am so grateful to have been in their care.

I don't have enough good things to say about Shannon and her business. She was absolutely…read moreincredible from start to finish. From the very first phone call I felt so comfortable and genuinely heard. She took the time to answer every question and listen to my previous birth story and never made me feel rushed. She listened with understanding and compassion and for the first time I truly felt like a care provider was really listening to me. For my first birth, I had a typical hospital birth with a typical OB. Although I did not have a traumatic experience, I wanted something different for my second time around. I found Shannon and it truly was a blessing. The level of care and attention to detail was above and beyond anything I had experienced before. When the day came to give birth, having her there made me feel so safe supported and empowered. If I was ever to do this again, I would not hesitate to use Shannon and her team and have another home birth. It truly was a defining experience and something that I believe that all women should be able to experience. If you're looking for a quality Midwife service that treats you like family and truly listens to you look no further. I cannot recommend Shannon enough!

My husband and I weren't sure we needed a doula, but after talking with a few folks who had…read moreutilized a doula before, we decided it would be a good idea to have more support, more knowledge, and someone to advocate for us. We then reached out and hired Sheryll and scheduled our six sessions together. In those sessions we built our relationship so we can feel comfortable with her, and we learned so much! We never felt judged about any decisions we made for our birth plan, and if we had questions about anything, she would answer thoroughly and provide us with evidence based information. During labor, we called her when we felt it was most needed. Sheryll showed up at the most perfect time and quickly sprung into action. She reminded me of breathing techniques, took video and photos, got me into various laboring positions, and so much more. She supported this first time mama and dad, wonderfully. We feel tremendously grateful for her and all her contributions. So much that we asked if we could continue to work with her into postpartum as we needed the help at night. Breastfeeding was quite hard for me, but Sheryll reassured me and reminded me to give myself grace, and helped me to continue breastfeeding. Having her here allowed my husband to get more sleep at night, so that in the morning he can take over while I got extra hours of sleep. The crockpot meals she prepped at night when the baby was asleep was such a huge help keeping us fed. One less meal for us to think about! I would highly recommend Sheryll. She's easygoing, comfortable to work with, professional, and her cookies are DELICIOUS. Thanks so much, Sheryll!

Sheryll helped us as a sibling doula for our 3 yr old son when we were in the hospital delivering…read moreour second child. Two months before the due date, we had a video call to discuss the services, timeline and availability. Sheryll shared a detailed Sibling Doula Support Contract and walked us through her past experiences as a sibling doula. Next we scheduled a "nursery visit" two weeks before the due date for Sheryll to meet our son. First they played with blocks and joked about colors and shapes, and then they ran off to our son's room to read books. Sheryll's attentive and silly style had my son laughing and giggling nonstop. On the afternoon of delivery day, I picked up my son from preschool and met Sherryl at our home. On the first night, Sheryll read book after book, acting out dozens of books and somehow never running out of energy. In the morning she baked fresh pancakes, and then I came back to take him to preschool. On the second day, my son did a short hospital visit after school and then we met Sheryll at our home. Sheryll quickly comforted my son and they were happily playing until bedtime. The next morning, Sheryll lovingly reproduced my morning oats recipe for our son, and I brought him to school again. Sheryll did an excellent job caring for our son for two evening + overnight + morning shifts. She was punctual, communicative, fun and comforting. We could not have made it through the delivery without her!