Dr. Becker is the best. He reaches his patients so that they understand the full scope of their condition. He is accessible and truly cares about his patients. read more

I'm healthy today because Dr. Becker diagnosed me correctly 53 yr ago. I could go on at length,but please just believe me, you can trust him 100%. I've lived in other states and had 1 visit with 2 different endo's, both were horrible so never went back. Dr. Becker has many patients that travel from out-of-state, including me, I'm not rich, but he's worth every penny. Take Care. read more

Dr. Becker saved my older daughters life back in 2008 when she was 4 years old. She had congenital hypothyroidism, and noone but Dr. Becker would treat her and he saved her life. Now my 2nd child is having endocrine related issues, and 16 years later he is going to treat her and I could not feel more relieved. As someone else said, he's the best endo in the country, if not the world. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Becker for over 50 years. When I first met him I told him that I did not expect to see 28. I was 23. I have sat in his waiting room these many years and met people from all over the world. The ten years I lived in Chicago, I flew in to see him 3 or 4 times a year. Otherwise, I've lived in California. I now live 300 miles from SF on the Lost Coast and I drive down to see him 3 times a year. Simply put, he put me back together and has walked with me through everything life threw my way. I'm a devoted patient and a forever grateful one. Jeannette read more

still the best. it's been over 10 years now and anything that comes up, he is on it; changing one thing at a time , very precisely until we figure out then address the issue. he is truly amazing- one story: my brother had hashimotos. becker was certain because he could feel it when he touched my brother's thyroid. no tests showed evidence of anything wrong- not the antibody tests...nothing. my brother had to go get a biopsy at ucsf where they stuck a huge needle into his thyroid (through his throat). the pathologist put the tissue right on the slide under the microscope and said, "well, you have raging hashimotos." he could see my brother's immune cells attacking the thyroid tissue. then he was treated by becker after diagnosis. incredible. nobody else would have been able to feel the hashimotos happening and it is because nathan becker existed before thyroid blood tests did! he is truly a magical human being. i adore him and all he has done to keep me healthy all these years. read more

I'm so surprised to be seeing so many good reviews of Dr. Becker. all he did for me was take tons of money, never call me back, and never listen to me when synthetic hormones didn't work. He told me that Armor would make me worse, but now I'm seeing another doctor who has put me on it, and I'm finally better! The only thing that makes him special is that he prescribes t3 where other endocrinologists don't. That's why he has so many good reviews - many people with thyroid problems can instantly feel better when some t3 is added, and so many people who have been suffering with low t3 feel like they found JESUS when he prescribes it to them. I'm happy that he, but more importantly that t3 medication, has helped those people. But I never got better under his care, and he treated me for a few years, and I got much worse. If you are seeing doctor becker and still not feeling better, please find an endocrinologist who is not arrogant enough to try other options. Also, if you read the reviews that are under Yelp's 'not recommended' section below, there is one reviewer who says that Dr. Becker had her remove her thyroid and she has had problems since then. (By the way, it's always good to read the 'not recommended' reviews, because it doesn't necessarily mean the review is fake - the user could just have an inactive Yelp account.) HE TRIED TO DO THE SAME THING TO ME. My new endocrinologist, the one who got me finally better, said that that's an insane way to treat Hashimoto's. So glad I got away from him before he hurt me me more. If you are being treated by Dr. Becker, or have been, and have had a similar experience, please private message me. UCSF may listen more if there are more voices. read more

Review update. It has been 4 months since i started treatment and let me tell you i just had my second visit.. my blood work is on point! I feel great i no longer feel like i was on a cloud. My strength is coming back my energy is back i am my old self and best of all i LOST weight 7 pounds to be exact! Second visit costs 550 but I AM WORTH IT! UPDATE! 6 months almost seven months i have now lost 16 pounds and i now eat normal i no longer stress every calorie i eat and i now have more energy. He did add T3 medicine which is what i think is helping the weightloss thank you dr becker A year and a half later im pregnant and dr Becker checks my thyroid every six weeks! Happy as i can be read more

The best. Very knowledgeable and helps with the free samples. Takes time to explain condition, treatment plan and follow up.

Not really effective anymore. He's hard to reach and doesn't get back to you. There is no covering physician. Dr. Buxton left the practice years ago. He doesn't take insurance and is expensive. A regular office visit costs $550. I think a first time visit is over $1000. I think I've been going more because I personally like him, but I've realized with my underlying health problem I need more effective health care that isn't him because the medications he has given me have greatly exacerbated the situation. Make sure you have an effective primary care physician and don't listen to him that you don't need anybody else. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Becker for almost 20 years. He is incredibly knowledgable and is always up to date on the latest research. Most importantly, he doesn't only look at lab results- he treats based on symptoms and you as a whole person. Unfortunately, he is expensive as he doesn't take insurance, but for me, every visit has been worth it. read more

In my case, Dr. Becker was too aggressive and ultimately endangered my health with his experimental treatments. He lied treating thyroiditis with thyroidectomy/RAI only option. He pushed both without necessary imaging tests (MRI, ultrasound), and without fine needle biopsy. Whenever I raised valid concerns and questions, he was dismissive and patronizing. He was neither transparent nor impartial about the risks of thyroidectomy, both short and long term. His attitude and tone portrayed was that I must listen to him if I wanted to live. Post-op biopsy showed healthy thyroid tissue. I never needed a thyroidectomy, let alone RAI, as also confirmed by doctors since then. His lies have caused permanent and catastrophic damage to my health. A pill can never replace a body part needed to function cohesively. He didn't even follow the protocol for RAI; instead he left town for vacation. I nearly died because he kept me off thyroid medication for 3 months instead of 2 weeks, no backup doctor, no one to monitor me. This was after my thyroidectomy when I was 100% dependent on thyroid medication. I became so sick and at death's door. His methods are completely outdated and barbaric. 20+ yrs later, his negligence and arrogance continues to be source of substantial, debilitating harm to my health and quality of life. read more

I went to Dr. Becker expecting to be wowed beyond belief, considering the reviews I had read. People described him as being akin to Jesus, exuding compassionate healing power through his very pores. I, on the other hand, well...Let's just say, "Meh. I've experienced better." I felt that Dr. Becker treated me as any other case, diagnosed me on the basis of statistics only, did not really treat my symptoms as "valid" or with much--or any--perceivable compassion. In fact, I felt that he "Meh-ed" my symptoms. So here I am, "meh-ing" him. I have a follow-up appointment tomorrow. I may re-review then, but at present, I give him an enthusiastic 1/2 thumb up. I bit off the other half while I was waiting in the aptly-named waiting room. read more

Response to Rachel F.: Typically, people don't go to an endocrinologist unless they know they have an endocrinology issue. E.g., Why would I see a brain surgeon unless I knew that my condition needed one? Endo is highly specialized. Without a prior diagnosis of thyroid disease, diabetes, etc., or a referral to an Endo, I'm not sure why you'd "slap down $800" to see Dr. Becker. I am grateful for Dr Becker's direct conversation. If I want a cheerleader, I can find one in the yellow pages under "L" for Life Coach. I want a doctor who will fight for my health. Dr Becker is this man. To All: Dr Becker is not insulting. Rather, he has a dry sense of humor (as do I), so I "get" him. Once you've been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, then you see Dr Becker. He is not afraid to aggressively treat the condition. Metaphorically speaking, I haven't encountered a physician so far who has extended his hand in solidarity, fully prepared to walk this walk with me to help me get better. Dr Becker is amazing. But again, spend your money wisely and try to get your diagnosis first from your PCP. Thyroid diseases are easily diagnosed with blood work or ultrasound. Just about any physician can do that. But "any physician" can not TREAT the disease. This is what requires an endocrinology genius like Dr Becker. I have seen Dr Becker twice now, and I've been on meds for a month. I've noticed an improvement already (so has my husband). At my first appointment, I felt totally betrayed by my Primary Care Physician who, after diagnosing me with Hashimoto's Disease nearly 4 years ago, was content to let the anti-thyroid Peroxidase antibodies "kill" the gland. Only then would he prescribe Synthroid. Many doctors will not treat Hashimoto's when you have a normal TSH level. I realize what I'm about to say is an over-simplification. But too many doctors don't understand that with a disease like Hashi's, your thyroid is working overtime to try to keep the TSH level "normal" because the gland is under constant attack by the antibody. This screws up your metabolism just as hypothyroidism does. The cost to see Dr Becker is the best $1,300 we've spent ($800 for initial consult; he spent over 90 min. with me + $500 for the follow-up appt). It was simple to submit the bills to Anthem Blue Cross on my own and am awaiting reimbursement. Have your labs done through your network & this will keep your costs down, as well. When I first read through all the reviews of Dr. Becker, I kept saying, "This is me." Now I count myself among the many who say, "Dr Becker gave me my life back." I'm not "there" yet. But for the first time in years, I can go for walks. I don't feel like napping all day. I've just started on this path with Dr Becker; and at my last appt., he said "We'll do this together." I finally have someone who gives a damn about treating this horrible Hashimoto's Disease which sucks the life out of you. Thank you, Dr Becker. [Edited for clarity on 7/8/14] read more

I've been seeing Dr. Becker since March of 2003, 3 to 4 times a year, and have never been disappointed. Yes, the initial consultation fee is expensive (mine was around 895$) as are the subsequent visits (around $605).. but: 1. most can submit the paperwork themselves to insurance for partial reimbursement, even if he is an out-of-area provider 2. He spends a QUALITY amt of time with you each and EVERY visit, despite the people waiting in the waiting room. Knowing this is why I gladly wait for my turn. 3. He is willing to treat your symptoms despite the fact that you may have been told by other doctors that your thyroid panel is "normal" or "borderline normal" 4. He is a WEALTH of knowledge and experience in this highly specialized area. Diabetes and Insulin resistance too are a part of his expertise. 5. Bring a bag: He and his staff will stock you with Rx samples, when possible before you leave the office: like Rx trick-or-treat. I was at my wit's end back in 2003, when my hair fell out and I resorted to a wig, couldn't remember in mid-drive where I was going, gained 40 pounds, and was so depressed I was suicidal. No MD or psychiatrist/counselor could help me, as I was only "borderline low" on my thyroid panels. Antidepression meds made me worse. It wasn't until a THERAPIST, of all people, listened to me, looked over my labs, and decided that indeed my thyroid probably WAS to blame. It was that THERAPIST that referred me to Dr. Becker. Within 3 weeks of my first visit (3 weeks of being on synthroid and cytomel), I felt HUMAN for the first time in FIVE YEARS. You want this doctor. read more

Here's the thing: Yes, Dr. Becker is expensive, but for me, going to him has meant that I don't need to go to all of the other specialists I used to see as I was chasing my health problems all over the place and getting sicker. I saw him yesterday and he asked: "Have you had any health problems, new medications, doctor's visits?" And I just sat there and thought -- No, for the first time in decades, no. Dr. Becker put me on total thyroid replacement a few years ago, and no other doctor would have, because my blood tests were normal. But I was as sick as a dog -- 50 pounds overweight, skin problems, annoyingly early peri-menopause. chronic pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, severe depression, and chronic bilateral tinnitus. And I was doing everything right -- eating carefully, exercising, vitamins, you name it. I spent many years in alternative medicine wasting my money and losing my health, and like another woman here, it was a therapist who looked at my symptoms and suggested Dr. Becker. I feel funny about this, because none of my other doctors caught this, and none of my current doctors would ever put me on thyroid, and certainly not on a total replacement dosage. When Dr. Becker suggested that I had thyroid disease, even though my blood didn't show it, I was really suspicious. But Dr. Becker was right -- and he got me off of the antidepressants that were making me fat and onto Cytomel, and I'm fine. I've lost the weight, I only have pain if I eat grains or too high carb, I'm not depressed ... he was right. Here's a way to save money -- don't have his office do the blood draws or send out the lab work -- or any imaging. You'll pay top of the hill prices. Instead, get a lab slip about a month before your visit, and do the draw and the labs in your own medical system. See him twice a year. And say goodbye to all of your other doctors. You won't need them. If your problem is related to thyroid or prediabetes, that is. read more

As with most small medical practices in the past few years, Nathan Becker and Eric Buxton's office has you pay the full amount and then bill your insurance yourself afterwards. They are not terribly cheap, but I pay the full amount without insurance gladly (I'm part of an HMO and started seeing Dr. Buxton before this job and insurance). Dr. Buxton (Dr. Becker's son-in-law and protege) has saved my life. Dr. Becker single-handedly saved my dad's life. Thyroid problems run in my family-- every member of my immediate family has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis-- and we feel extremely blessed to have found Dr. Becker and Dr. Buxton. In the waiting room, I've encounter people not only from all over the country, but occasionally from all over the world. I remember one visit meeting people who had traveled to see Dr. Becker from Japan. My father travels to San Francisco several times a year from New Mexico to see Dr. Becker. For me, I would rather feel better and spend more money than entrust my health to someone who doesn't really know what he or she is doing. If you have insurance, call them ahead of time and see if they will cover part of it. I'm telling you, its worth it... read more

Nathan Becker is one of the most respected endocrinologists in the country, and for good reason. He is not only extremely dedicated, skilled and knowledgeable in his field, he possesses a rare gift not often seen with highly accomplished specialists: he truly cares about and connects with his patients. He LISTENS to what they say, and doesn't merely rely on test results to determine what's happening or what to do next. He embodies the principle of medicine being as much an art as a science. He functionally gives credence to thinking out of the box and puts the patient first when diagnosing and prescribing. Personally, Dr Becker turned my life around many years ago, and has kept me stable and healthy through a host of hormonal ups and downs. Working with hormones is a highly refined process and can profoundly affect so many things we take for granted. There is a direct connection between quality of life and a healthy endocrine system. For those of us dealing with this challenge, working with someone like Dr Becker is not just a life-saver, but offers a level of health and wholeness that, unfortunately, is all too rare. Yes, he's expensive, yes he doesn't take insurance (though his staff is very helpful with insurance matters). But he samples generously, and does as much as he can to make it workable for his patients Note to "Anonymous": I took Armour thyroid for years, enduring a lot of hormonal peaks and valleys in the process that had nothing to do with dosage, but the effects of the same dosage over time, which were not consistent. What I subsequently discovered long ago from Dr Becker is that, though Armour utilizes "natural" animal products in their formulations, they have been unable to standardize the potencies of the active ingredient in their medications. Thus, from batch to batch, one may get more or less of the hormone. Since then, new thyroid medications have come on the market that are more reliable and more targeted, and Dr Becker is utilizing these. "Natural" does not always equal true, better or more effective. Becker is definitely part of the Integrative Medicine movement, and has been for years. Thank god for doctors like him. read more

Dr. Becker brought me back to life. After seeing several "Drs" and I use that term loosely, Dr. Becker took a more scientific approach to my issues. He notes humans are not just lab values, if the blood tests say you are in a certain range and you are still not feeling like yourself, he digs deeper. When I first called for an appointment, they said it was a 6 mo wait. Given the ineptness I'd encountered at other Dr's offices, it seemed it was worth the wait. I got a call for an opening on my bday and noted I thought he would be my present and he was. He both asks and welcomes questions and has the most efficient staff on the planet. And he has an office with a spectacular view so while you wait (and you will wait) you can enjoy the time. I trust him more than any other Dr. around. Period. read more

Dr. Becker is PHENOMENAL. He is, hands down, the most competent and knowledgeable endocrinologist I have ever encountered [cosmpolite speaking here......so, I've seen them all over the Globe]. He has saved my life...........TWICE with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis [a widely under-diagnosed disease that affects over 50% of the U.S. population, as it turns out]. The picture of the hormonal interplay is so incredibly integrated in his mind, that in most cases, he know exactly what to test you for and his diagnosis is rapid and dead-on. His reception room resembles a Broadway Show by density - I have met people from all walks of life, countries and nationalities there, and they do not mind traveling the distance to see Dr. Becker. He is one of a kind - the kind of doctor one sees in the movies. HE REALLY, REALLY CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS. Most of his patients get to him via a word of mouth - I had a friend, in whose health he has also played a major role, and I have seen the transformation in 1 year from when my friend has started the treatment [he has lost 40 LBS as Dr. Becker helped him deal with insulin resistance and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and he started training for a century bike ride after having no energy for years]. Then I decided to go to him, after being to 3 different endocrinologists, none of which seemed to know what to do with my condition. I have since learned that most of the patients that end up in Dr. Becker's office have been to 3-7 different endocrinolgists before they found him and he has put together and fixed their picture. The man is remarkable, and is a wonderful human being in addition to being an incredible doctor. My mom and my best friend will be seeing him shortly. Note: he does require a referral from your primary physician or another doctor to get in as a new patient. His waiting list is VERY long for new patients [I was told it I could see him in 5 months after my initial request, so, following the advice of my aforementioned friend, I asked to be put on a "cancellation list." I got in in 3 months instead]. Yet, in retrospect, it was worth all the wait and a bit higher fees. He is the only endocrinologist I will now see. read more

This is actually my first review. To all of you out there who give Dr. Becker a bad review because he does not take insurance-DOCTORS WHO ARE WORTH IT DO NOT TAKE INSURANCE- and it sucks. You cannot judge a doctor on yelp because of this-IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT! Doctors are taking care of us and they should be paid.... it unfortunate our gov't does not support that. Yes I am conservative, but I do not feel bad. ACTUALLY I HAVE AN AUTO IMMUNE DISEASE AND THIS IS THE ONLY DOCTOR THAT TOOK ACTION!!! For everyone out there.....I have two auto immune diseases and Dr. B has helped me. am a total auto immune mess. HE HAS HELPED ME LOOSE WIEGHT, GET CONFIDENCE AND BE A REAL PERSON AFTER MS. F**CK anyone who begs to differ. I swear that I have been to thyroid doctors since I was 13. You a lll should see Dr. B. If he tells you that you are overweight you are! He is actually trying to help you. He is not being mean he is actually saving your life. Good luck- hormones FUCKING SUCK -but you are in good hands!!!!!!!! xoxo read more

Having metastatic thyroid cancer with a twenty year history of treatments and surgeries, I had all but given up on feeling normal again... Until I met Dr. Becker. Within two weeks of transferring care to him I felt like I was given a new lease on life. I had been told by my previous endocrinologist to "just accept the reality of the situation" (which was to feel absolutely miserable!). Dr. Becker actually asked me questions about my past, from childhood forward, able to predict things I hadn't even told him yet. He spent over an hour explaining why I felt how I felt and assuring me that I would feel better quickly. He explained my WHOLE LIFE to me during my first visit. He was right. I immediately started feeling better. Now I feel better than I have felt in DECADES! Even with a very hectic life and travel schedule, it is well worth my time to make the trip to SF a couple times/ year. The increase in energy, focus and well being has given me the ability to increase my productivity at work DRAMATICALLY! My greatest fear is that he will retire without transferring his knowledge, caring and bedside manner to a younger protege. read more

Whoaaaa, takes NO insurance, and the initial visit is at least $800 with follow ups being at least $500? Who can afford that?! Should be illegal... that's so lame. No one doctor is worth paying that to. read more

I just called to make an appointment with this doctor. You should know that they quoted me a six month waiting time and $800 per visit with no chance of taking any insurance. Just thought you'd like to know that before calling. Something is seriously wrong with healthcare in this country. read more

10 years after being diagnosed w/ Hashimoto's I was still freezing my butt off and feeling a tiny bit out of it. Even though I explained to my regular doctors several times over the years that I was going to restaurants/movie theaters/sitting at home/at work wrapped up in three layers, plus a scarf and a hoodie when everyone else was dressed normally repeatedly, they said I was "just cold." I was getting worse and worse and thru yelp I found Dr. Buxton. All it took was the addition of a little Cytomel, and now I can go to a restaurant dressed normally and even show a little skin. I feel less out of it and even a bit more sharp-minded. This practice doesn't accept insurance, you have to pay up front and then submit it yourself, but it is so worth it. Undertreated hypothyroidism means you are not operating at 100% and can lead to worsened health conditions when you are older. I am just mad at myself for not doing this sooner, and also mad at my doctors for not suggesting this course of action, when they probably know about it already and saying I'm "just cold." I wasn't "just cold". read more

Dr. Becker is worth every penny! He is hands down the best in the country, if not the world. I have seen a total of 17 endocrinologist all over the country in the 20 years that I've had this disease. Every single one of them, excluding Becker, would either not test my Free T3 or tell me my levels were normal when they weren't. Other doctors wince when I tell them I'm on cytomel and refuse to prescribe it to me. Without him, without that one extra little pill, I would not have graduated from college. They would classify me as having A.D.D. and give me something else that only made it worse. He has changed and saved my life. No one compares. He explains everything to you. I only wish other doctors were as smart as he is. read more

YES, we are big fans of Dr. Becker. My 18 year old daughter had lost about 1/3 of her hair over a 3 year period (luckily she had a lot of hair to begin with). I had her to several M.D.'s including endocrinologists, before finding Dr. Becker---they all knew that she had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism when she was 8 years old and on levoxyl ever since. But NONE of them would make any changes. They would just say that her TSH was within normal limits. Nothing was being done for this poor self-conscious, teenaged girl who was losing SO much hair. Dr. Becker, on our very first visit, changed her medication and after 2 1/2 months on the new medication, she noticed that her hair stopped falling out at such a great rate---that it seemed to be a "normal fall-out"!! We are so grateful. Dr. Becker is a wonderful man, a wonderful caring, informed doctor who I would highly recommend. The only thing negative is that I never get a phone call regarding test results. And any concerns I have and relay to his office or any information I pass on to him through his office seems to fall somewhere into a very deep crack. At our very first visit, Dr. Becker was visibly shocked at one of the blood tests results. The result was 4x that of normal. I KNOW for a fact that the results were received by his office over a week before our appt. Luckily, everything is working out all right----but because he was made aware so long after the test, the end result could have been devastating. Poor communication between office and patient, and office and doctor. read more

Dr. Becker is hands down the best Endocrinologist in the country, if not in the world. He is a living encyclopedia of so much knowledge regarding the endocrine system and how it effects so many other systems in the body. He is the man who writes most of the research papers that all the other Endocrinologists read. Being in his late 60s, I told him I hoped he would never retire, and he said he never would. He is not a hobby man, he is a doctor 24/7, and he loves it. I know he has great confidence in his son-in-law, and I pray that Dr. Buxton can soak up as much knowledge as possible from Dr. Becker. In response to leyla m. - the initial consultation is $800 because of the full bloodwork panel ($400+) he has run on new patients, and the first appointment is a full hour long. $800 is a bargain for this man. I would find a way to see him if his appoinments cost me $1800! As it is, each visit costs between $300 and $500 for me (depending on bloodwork), and I see him 3-4 times a year. Well worth it! read more

Dr. Becker most likely saved my life. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's by him. I moved away and when I returned to California to set up a new appointment with him, I was told he no longer wanted to see me. Devastating news. Who knows how I'm doing. read more

He is the expert in all things thyroid/diabetes. Unfortunately, I have Grave's and my husband has Hashimoto's so our kids don't have a chance. I wouldn't have thought so when I first met him but he is amazing with kids. He's literally saved my life and greatly improved my husband's quality of life. I had, previously, seen the expert in my area and he just about killed me. Strictly looked at he labs and totally ignored the obvious symptoms. He even told me to call no matter the hour and took the calls in the middle of the night when I was pregnant and having some serious issues. Yes he is sarcastic (which is probably what make me like him more) and he doesn't put up with patients' making excuses or who are in denial about how they treat their bodies which is awesome for some of the people I know who see him including myself some days. And, yes, he is expensive and doesn't take insurance (you bill your own). I no longer have insurance that covers him and I still pay out of pocket. He's worth every penny and he doesn't waste your money. If you can do labs through your regular doc, he will just use those, etc. If you don't waste his time and do labs elsewhere you can get out for cheaper. Again, you get what you pay for and he's worth it. The only thing I could ever suggest to improve his practice is a sheet of thyroid tips. There are so many things to know. Don't eat this while on thyroid, take thyroid at this time, supplement with that, etc. There's so much to know he can't possibly remember to tell everyone everything. read more

I have PCOS, and I just wanted to say--Dr. Becker is the only doctor that has actually listened, and gone out of his way to help me out. I know he primarily treats thryoid conditions--but he definitely looks at the full picture. I have seen 2 other doctors for my PCOS, and they completely disregarded my symptoms! One even told me that there was no way I had it! At times it can seem he is just wham-bam-thank you-mam--but you just have to speak up and be really forward with him. I know sometimes it's hard to be totally honest with your doctor--but seriously, just tell him like it is--and if you think he's not getting it, tell him again. My mom and I both have had total melt-downs in his office and he's always been extremely thoughtful and ready to help. Oh and again I would like to say -- the office will not BILL your insurance in his office--it's up to you to do it. They give you a detailed receipt/summary, and you have to send that into your insurance company for reimbursement. read more

He is amazing and he deserves all the good reviews he got ! I have a great family history of diabetes and I was pre diabetic my self. I had 2 endocronologist before I met him, but I didn't get the result. He found out that one great factor is my thyroid, the reason that other two doctors didn't even wrote exam for it. Now I get rid of the dangerous pre diabetes situation, and I am so happy about it. His staff are helpful, nice and respectful as well. The only issue is it is so expensive and not accepting insurance, which when it comes to your health, you will pay and come out of the office happy because of the result you got. read more

Total agree with Miz Susan B on all points. I drive from San Jose to see him, and have met people who literally come cross country to see him. He is absolutely amazing. I believe he has saved my life, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who feels that "something isn't quite right", but is not having any luck getting help (or is being brushed off) through their primary MD. read more

Just gave birth to my second miracle baby thanks to Dr. Becker. Every other doc I've seen who knows my endocrine history is shocked I have two babies without having used traditional fertility treatments. I owe the fact that I have two beautiful girls to this man. He is also has a wealth of knowledge about nearly everything I throw at him. I tell him he is a one man specialist in everything. And he is right about everything. For instance he told me my acid reflux was due to estrogen. He's right of course. I'm so so grateful for this man. My friends call him an angel and they're right. read more

I've known Dr. Becker since I was about 3 years old. He started treating my mother when she was younger than I am now for severe hyperthyroidism, and she says that he saved her life. He started treating me when I was in high school for hypothyroidism, and he also treats my dad, my sister, my brother, and my husband. My parents and siblings now live in southern California and they travel up to come and see him. He is the only doctor we truly trust, and we all feel that our lives are in his very capable hands. He is expensive. That is undeniable, and my husband and I have had several insurance changes over the last year, so the amount that is reimbursed keeps changing. One thing is absolutely certain, he is worth every penny and I happily pay it. What price do you put on feeling good and enjoying your life? He is the best there is, and that never comes cheap. read more

Dr. Becker is a really outstanding old-fashioned thinking man's physician who really understands physiology. He is a definite thyroid expert. I am very happy with his care. The only thing is that he doesn't take insurance. I was able to find another physician who does similar work but actually takes insurance -- Dr. Palanisamy at The Institute for Health and Healing in San Francisco. Dr. Becker also has a fantastic sense of humor which I do appreciate. read more

I am expecting our first this October ALL DUE TO DR. BECKER! I was diagnosed with PCOS and hashimotos. We tired everything under the sun to get pregnant, with different fertility doctors. One month of trying Dr. Beckers approach, and bam, pregnant! This man is a genius. read more

Dr Becker is the meaning of a wonderful doctor. I can't thank him enough for getting me back on track. He knows the thyroid and how to get your metabolism working again. He will always be honest. Work out and eat right and believe me he knows when you've been slacking and not following what is best for your thyroid. He never cuts you short on answering your question or giving you his time. Worth the wait!! Worth the drive! Worth the cost! Great Doctor! A+ A+ A+ read more

Dr. Becker and Dr. Buxton saved my sanity and probably saved my daughter's life. Our daughter entered adolescence and became so fatigued that 14 hours of sleep could not revive her. She was cold, anxious, demonstrated multiple anxiety disorders, had brittle hair and extremely dry skin. Her stellar academic performance became mediocre at best. We ran the gauntlet of primary care physicians, endocrinologists and every other specialist that our HMO would allow us to see (after begging and pleading.) My husband and I insisted that our daughter be assessed for hypothyroidism, since this disorder runs in the family. Our daughter's bloodwork fell within the wide range allowed by the HMO protocols, and our insurance refused tests that had been used to diagnose Hashimoto's Disease, which runs in our family. Exasperated and fearful about our daughter's longterm suffering, we made an appointment with Dr. Becker. The minute the doctor walked into the examining room, he asked our daughter how long her eyebrows had been falling out. He asked this without even an introduction. She burst into tears of relief that someone who could help her took such an immediate notice of her symptoms. With care, attention, professionalism, and a finesse of her dosages and treatment, our daughter has never looked back! She is nearly finished with college, now excels academically, is a fitness teacher, and a competitive athlete. We have arranged for our HMO primary care physician to honor Dr. Becker and Dr. Buxton's recommended prescriptions so that our prescriptions costs are covered by insurance. We have absolutely no regrets about any dollar spent in Becker/Buxton's office...but they aren't cheap! I am a teacher and often wonder how many seemingly apathetic children are really children with undiagnosed medical conditions and/or nutritional deficiencies. Our daughter was labeled as lazy, uninterested, and as a kid going through a typical middle school phase. This came from my co-workers who were her teachers! She was none of these, but simply a girl who needed adequate, caring, and professional medical attention. Dr. Becker and Dr. Buxton gave her all of this and we are forever grateful! read more

Dr. Becker is amazing. He gave me back my life. He treats me, my husband and our child. I wish I could get some of my extended family members in to see him. He is worth every single penny. Getting the right treatment saves not only your health but also time and money. Our insurance reimburses at about 50% for the doctors fees and higher % for the labs. Dr. Becker is extremely smart and has a wealth of experience. He calls it like he sees it, and he doesn't tolerate doctors who are lazy or stupid (we saw MANY before Becker, who never got it right!) In addition to his intelligence and perhaps more importantly, he is a sensitive listener . He never rushes his patients, he listens extremely carefully to all of your symptoms -- even those that YOU thought were unrelated to your endocrine problem. I had terrible carpal tunnel before my thyroid condition was treated. I never knew it was related (lots of wasted chiropractic visit$) and when my thyroid levels were fixed my carpal tunnel pain completely disappeared, never to return! I could have easily ended up with unnecessary surgery for it! Dr. Becker wants to know everything about you; it all helps in his treatment plan. He is both very traditional and holistic (in the best sense of the word.) If you look at how much time he spends with you he is a bargain! He treats your symptoms and doesn't go just by labs - which is a huge problem with most doctors. He uses the labs to support his diagnosis and treatment plan, but he doesn't neglect the symptoms/history/and clinical exam. I've had him call me back at 10 pm to follow up with concerns about my child. He not only cares, he works extremely hard. Being a great doctor requires spending real time with your patients to hear what the patient is saying as well as to observe the patient. If Dr. Becker has stabilized your condition than you don't have to see him that often. I see him 1-2 times a year, my child, whose case is more complicated sees him 4 times a year. Dr. Becker has completely reversed my husband's condition. To the person who said that Dr. Becker's fees are insane, I urge you to think again. He epitomizes the characteristics of a great doctor. Our medical system has forced doctors like Dr. Becker to structure their practices as he does so that he can spend time with his patients. Perhaps you could ask his office for a referral to doctors he feels are good who are also on your insurance plan? I can understand your being upset about the cost, but don't let that feeling keep you from finding a good doctor and getting the treatment you deserve. It's frustrating, I know, I saw many doctors who weren't able to treat me (because of their lack of listening skills, or faulty protocols, or their complete lack of knowledge of endocrine issues - it is one of the more complicated areas of medicine.) Of course, when you are feeling poorly it makes everything seem worse. When I look at the time, money and productivity wasted while I tried bad doctors, I know I'm making the right decision to spend my money on good care. I'll go without other things. I told Dr. Becker that he had better not retire, or I'd have to kill him. :) I honestly feel more taken care of by him than my own family. The only negative thing I have to say is that there is often a long wait for your appointment. But that is because everyone loves him (you have time to hear many patients sing his praises.) And I also can't say enough about his dedicated staff -- who have all been with him for decades. I hope my review doesn't make the waits even longer, but given how long we struggled to find effective care, I think it would be a crime not to share with others who are struggling. read more

He is AMAZING!! For all of those who poo poo him for his fees, trust me he is worth every penney and wow, he actually spends TIME and LISTENS to you. People come from far distances to see him because he is so knowledgeable. For many years I have bounced around the Bay Area going to endos with my issues, he was the first one that knew what he was talking about and actually BELIEVED me. I have a history of auto-immune thyroid disease in my family, yet NONE of the other docs ran the basic antibodies test on me. Mine were thru the roof! I'm so glad that he is my doctor! read more