My primary care physician is Dr. Matthew G Houlahan. I was born and raised in Albany, California…read morebut I went to UCSC when I went to college. So I neededto switch my doctor and ended up going to the Palo Alto medical foundation. I have only seen Dr. Houlahan twice but he was a really great doctor but the real saving grace of this facility is the urgent care. I only have a 15$ compay for the urgent care so would come here to get my blood drawn for chloresterol, std testing, and for any type of sickness and was just really great and convenient when I was really sick or hurting. Moved back to the Bay Area so will be switching primary care physicians soon because I can't drive back to Santa Cruz every time for an appointment but I really liked this hospital facility.

A novice phlebotomist couldn't draw blood and left my veins swollen and bruised. Then, one who…read moreknew how to draw blood helped me, but still left my veins in my hand bruised. They threw away 2 vials of my blood and sent the other 5 to the 2 doctors who requested them. MY hands are still hurting with swollen veins.

Dr. Rachel cares deeply about her patients. She uses her extensive knowledge to hone in on exactly…read morewhat is important. Her explanations are clear and concise. She follows up and explains options. She's generous with her time. I highly recommend Dr Rachel and her integrative health approach.

Having been a chiropractor for over 20 years, I know about non-pharmaceutical-driven healthcare…read more The integrative medicine practiced by Rachel Abrams MD is the future of healthcare, and she is a shining star in that discipline. Rachel excels at determining exactly which lab tests to order, how to interpret them, and then how to prescribe the best supplements to correct the problem. She is especially adept at resolving hormonal issues and cholesterol problems, but can handle any medical problem, and especially preventative care. However, she is also there with a hug at the right time when needed. She is brilliant, caring, and very kind-hearted, and this comes through in her holistic approach. Rachel really helped me and gave me my quality of life back. She listens and takes the time to get to the real root of the problem. I truly trust her and her body of knowledge and can't I imagine not receiving this kind of healthcare. I am super happy with the high-quality healthcare I am getting from Rachel. The only downside to Rachel's practice is that her office does not bill insurance plans and she is not a preferred provider on PPO plans and is not on any HMO plans, so she is out of network. However, this is understandable given that dealing with insurance companies is an unpleasant, full-time job. Therefore, her services are expensive, but are worth it, so overall it's a good value. When it comes to your health, it's really worth it. If you just want to take a pill for the rest of your life and are OK with all of the possible side effects, then integrative medicine is probably not for you. However, if you want to be able to spend quality time with your doctor and be able to talk to and work with your doctor to get to the root of the problem and solve it, and not just mask the symptoms, then Rachel is who you want to see for your healthcare.

Dr. Jessica is a wonderful doctor. She listen and knowledgeable. She is my primary care doctor and…read morelove her.

Can't express enough how grateful I am to have Dr. Jessica Smith as my primary care physician…read more The Sutter network is pretty heavily impacted in general which is tough, but she's worth the wait. A knowledgeable sounding board with a calm and caring energy. I always feel seen, heard, respected and cared for. She is so graceful with sensitive conditions and makes you feel normal. You always feel like you have her full attention, maybe even that you're her only patient. I find her style to be the perfect balance of respecting a patient's self advocacy, while providing responsible and informed medical advice, and finding options together. I've never felt more like my health was a genuine collaboration between myself and my doctor. I've seen many over the years and she sets the bar very high. A salve in the world of modern medicine! Dr. Smith for Prez!

I would give her 10 stars if I could. She is very caring and kind. She really listens to all my…read morequestions and concerns. I value her insights and suggestions for my care.

I recently saw Dr Kelly who was covering for my regular physician Dr Cudahy for a referral. As…read morewith Dr Cudahy, I found my experience with Dr Kelly to be fantastic. She is knowledgeable, caring and results-oriented. Great. Highly recommend.

I signed up for Dr. Motyka's concierge medical services a couple of years ago for me and my two…read moreteen-agers. I am fortunate to have a medical insurance plan that reimburses me for a percentage of certain appointments with Dr. Motyka but I did have to adjust my budget quite a bit to be able to afford to sign up. I feel like it is worth it because Dr. Motyka has saved me countless hours of researching health options and feeling confused about which treatment to pursue when I have various ailments. She has also provided us with many very useful and effective health tips which I had never heard of before. I had pneumonia or bronchitis prior to seeing Dr. Motyka. I knew I needed to do something differently with my health if I was going to be able to keep on working so I made a regular appointment with Dr. Motyka to get to know her before signing up for her concierge service. After I became part of her concierge service she recommended a regime of supplements and my first-ever probiotics and my health has been very strong ever since. I have really appreciated having Dr. Motyka for my children's health care as well and feel that she has helped me feel I am doing a better job now about giving them quality medical care. She also gives me advice when I ask for it such as regarding dietary advice and post menopausal issues. Thanks to Dr. Motyka I have been able to lose a few extra pounds and she has been very helpful with navigating my post-menopausal issues. It is also so nice to be able to call her office and get an appointment within a week - I can also call her directly on her cell phone to speak with her when I have a question and she usually answers the first time I call! If she isn't able to pick up she calls me back very quickly. The same goes for her office manager Charley. I also communicate with them via e-mail type messages in a medical portal. I like having one doctor who deals with all of my health issues (of course referring me to specialists as needed) and who sees me and treats me as a whole being and not just a foot, thyroid, shoulder, etc.(the functional medicine philosophy). Another reason I signed up for Dr. Motyka's concierge services was that I love her radio show "Ask Dr. Dawn". I really appreciate her science-based medical advice that she brings into down-home remedies that work! It feels to me like I am taking an on-going health class with the radio show being the lectures! As with any doctor, I need to come prepared with my questions and a summary of my needs and history since she can sometimes get mixed up about my history or my treatment. However, I really feel that she cares about me and my family and gives us personalized treatment.

This doc has a very limited scope of practice. I do not recommend. Not worth time and money. Too…read moreambiguous a focus.

I have been a patient of Dr. Houlahan for over 10 years and during that time I have been so…read moregrateful for his exceptional care and expertise. I am 75 and consider him the best doctor I have every had. He has always followed up on tests that called for further care. He is involved with all my healthcare whether he is the Dr. or a referral. Dr. Houlahan went above and beyond for me during a broken ankle that required extensive surgery. I had a hard time getting public health services at home with the orthopedic surgeon. Dr Houlahan stepped in and thanks to his intervention I was able to have home care and physical therapy which was a God send. I so appreciate his approach and involvement with my healthcare.

One of my favorite doctors. Always seems to resolve whatever issue I have when I show up in his…read moreoffice. Ordered tests are always very thorough which is a struggle these days I find.

Dr. MacLay has been our family doctor for more than a decade. My kids are now grown/mostly grown,…read moreso we don't see her all that often anymore. But when we have in the past and when we do now, she is compassionate, a great listener, able to present options and her recommendation while leaving room for you to make a different choice. I appreciate that she is neither alarmist nor dismissive of concerns. Glad to have her working in our county!

Dr. Maclay is compassionate, empathetic and a highly skilled listener. Her knowledge base is up to…read moredate and she brings a practical viewpoint to managing her patients' health concerns. Her staff is helpful in negotiating health insurance challenges and remains friendly while demonstrating professionalism. She is a wonderful physician and exemplary human being.

I love Doctors on Duty on Ocean St. They're right down the street from my place, so I've been there…read moreseveral times. I've never had a bad experience there. All the staff treat people with dignity, courtesy, and respect. This last time I was there I came in with fuzzy symptoms. I was given a blood test, urine test, and EKG. They measured my blood pressure, pulse, and oxygenation. I told one of the staff he was very nice and he said "I love my job ". I don't go there under the best of circumstances, but when I leave I always feel better - at least about humanity.

I had Jackson-Scott M.D. treat me for a foot injury and he has been outstanding. He demonstrated…read moreknowledge, empathy and excellent bedside manners. I was very pleased with the care I received from him and the staff at Doctors on Duty.