I worked with Dr. Apte at Valley Care Hospital 20 years ago I found him to not only be very knowledgeable and skilled, he was compassionate and caring with all of his patients. I could not say that about every doctor I worked with. The thing I appreciated most was that he returned calls promptly resulting in his patient's not having to wait for pain relief etc. He was also respectful of the nursing staff and welcomed suggestions from those of us who had "been around" and "seen a lot" over many years. At the time Knew him, he was a very "proud Papa" of a sweet little boy. His chest expanded a couple of extra inches when he showed us pictures at the nursing station. I would trust my life or the lives of my family to this wonderful man !! read more

The new patient appointment wait is three months long.  I went ahead and made it because Dr. Apte had seen my older son. A month before the appointment the office called me and told me the appointment was canceled and now I have to wait 5 months or see another dr. No Thanks! I'm not going back to this office anymore. read more

Apte has been a great PCP for me. He is always prompt, patient and has great empathy for his patients. He is also very reachable thru online portal system. It is very difficult to find a dependable PCP - I went through a dozen physicians and chose Dr. Apte. I injured myself when I was out of town and got sick during travel. Dr. Apte was kind enough to call me back the same day and refill my prescription. Overall, he was a savior for me several times. I would highly recommend Dr. Apte for care. read more

Dr. Apte is a family/general practitioner and practices as part of Valley Medical in Pleasanton, CA. I went to Dr. Apte primarily for low back pain following a trip to Japan. Six months prior to that, I damaged my back while dragging a heavy object. After discussing the various other symptoms (diarrhea, coldness, muscle spasms in legs and back, headache, anger, night sweats, bloating and lethargy most notably), Dr. Apte recommended anti-depressants. He focused on a single, tangential and least informative symptom. He did not refer me to a back specialist. On my own, I made an appointment with a back specialist at Webster Orthopedic and had an MRI following a CT. A bulging disc and some minor spinal disease was revealed as the main cause of my back pain. I obtained a prescription for a mild muscle relaxant, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture and now feel a million times better- in spite of Dr. Apte's ridiculous recommendations. Dr. Apte seemed very sleepy, talkative and uninterested in helping me to troubleshoot the nature of my problems. Perhaps he will improve the quality of his service. In the meantime, I cannot recommend Dr. Apte. read more

I have been a patient for over 15 years and after I moved to Lafayette I still see Dr. Apte. It may be an hour and a half commute, but that is nothing for the care he provides. Yes, I occasionally have to wait, but emergencies happen and I know he is giving someone else the same time and attention he will offer me. He meets you at your level and you *will* understand what is going on, what the medications are and how to take them. He may have to approach it from several directions, but you will understand. I trust him and I like him. I am a former respiratory therapist and anyone who has been in the medical field is a hard customer. He is patient, kind and compassionate; something rare in medicine these days. read more

Dr. Apte keeps his patient list small enough so you can schedule a same day appointment if you need medical diagnosis quickly. He is a doctor who knows his patients and listens to their concerns. Whenever you leave his office, you feel confident that your care has been of the highest quality. When you need to talk to him, he personally returns your calls. If you could pick a doctor for response time, interest is you, completely understandable diagnoses and instructions for care, Dr. Apte would be your first choice. I highly recommend him. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Apte's for a very long time and also was surprised to see that negative review. All that patient had to do was call or email Dr. Apte and tell him he was still miserable. He is excellent communicator and goes over all possibilities of his diagnosis, causes and treatment. I also learned from him it's not always one issue or virus. Bring a list with you of things you wish to discuss. He will take time with each problem. The staff are nice and I've seen an improvement in forms and billing since they are now part of Stanford. Dr. Apte is a good caring professional. read more

Dr. Nikhil APTE has been my Doctor for many years now. I could not have a better Doctor! He is very well read, he is complete in examinations and is kind and patient. I am disabled, so his job coordinating with all of my other health care professionals is not easy. I would give him 50 stars if I could! If you're in Livermore, I highly recommend Dr. Betty Tam. Another fantastic physician. read more

I'm not going to go into all the reasons this man deserves "angel" status. I'll just summarize by saying that I have had to deal with several serious, non-life-threatening health problems (well, not life-threatening any more since I totaled my car as a result of one of them) since July of 2017, and they're still trying to figure out what's wrong. On several occasions, dealing with Stanford itself and some of its contracted medical providers has caused me more trauma than even my medical conditions. Dr. Apte has supported me both medically and otherwise every step of the way--hook, line and sinker. I think he literally saved my sanity a couple of times. He is patient to a fault. He rarely runs late. And he truly cares about his patients and is always respectful and professional. His referrals (I belong to an HMO) go in Johnny-on-the-spot. And he explains everything that's going on in detail. These would be admirable attributes under any circumstances; however, when you've been living in a strange city for just 7 or 8 months, know practically no one (certainly not anyone who might help you out in an emergency), and are in the worst pain you've ever experienced and yet have been treated with unimaginable disrespect by a hospital emergency room and more than one specialist (read some of my other reviews), you cannot imagine what his kindness and his talents have meant to me. Dr. Apte is, hands-down, the only reason I have continued to stay with Stanford despite all of this. I truly cannot sing his praises highly enough. read more

Dr Apte cared for my mother when she was admitted to the hospital. He was very thorough, consulted with specialists for her, and made sure she understood her treatment plan before being discharged. He called and followed up with her after she was discharged to check on her treatment...and a few weeks later when she was admitted again, he wasn't even her assigned Dr, but he came and checked on her and was more attentive than her assigned Dr. He is an excellent Dr, and makes his patients comfortable, and shows that he cares. Thank you Dr Apte. read more

I'm surprised to see around the internet that dr. Apte has any negative reviews. He has been nothing but wonderful, and the best doctor I've had in a long time. I started at valley care with dr. Sandru, and she was terrible. I was referred to dr. Apte by my surgeon, and couldn't be happier. He is never rushed and spends time listening to my concerns, he seems to be genuinely concerned with his patients' health, and has been nothing but helpful. I guess it depends what you value in a doctor, and I value a doctor who listens, follows up with test results, and cares. Dr. Apte is just that. The only negative experience I've had is with his office staff, they can be hit-and-miss. Some of them don't seem to have any training with computers, but that's more for the practice. read more