I would say that Dr Shalev: - Has a great bedside manner…read more - Is patient. - Takes thorough notes. - Communicates clearly. - Spent adequate time with me. I don't really like rating doctors on Yelp but I think the current stars is undeserved. I've seen my fair share of cranky neurologists, and Dr. Shalev is definitely not one of them. Definitively she is one of the most pleasurable doctors to interact with. I would have no concerns about seeing her again.

Friendly, smart, and takes good notes of all her patients' sessions. She has this desire to solve…read moreall her cases so she'll keep asking questions and running tests until she knows the root of the problem. She has almost cured me of my chronic migraines with her thorough research. I love the fact that she doesn't pressure you to take harsh medication if you don't want to, and comes up with alternatives that actually work.

Melanie Lising MD did a thorough exam of my father who has late stage dementia. She was excellent,…read morevery knowledgeable, practical and also kind. Even though it was not great news that she delivered, she did so in a caring and balanced manner and we felt like we were in good hands.

The practice manager got back to me the day after I left this review. He was apologetic for his…read morelack of response. After a couple conversations with billing, they were able to resolve the remaining balance issue. I am thankful for that.

Grateful to Marin Health for bringing on Dr. Nguyen to work in the neurology department…read more He really cares about patients. After waiting months for an appointment, Dr Nguyen got my husband the testing and evaluation he needed. Apparently this Marin Health Department is very short staffed. They never let my husband know that the neurologist to whom they had referred him was off on maternity leave. Thank goodness for Dr. Nguyen who is a visiting neurologist. He is moving my husband forward in a timely manner and despite his busy case load is arranging time for tests and treatment. Thank you, Dr. Nguyen

Lewis Leng's scheduling practices are a joke. I mean how do you end up canceling an appointment…read morethree times in a row last minute?? Do you know how frustrating that is to re-arrange your schedule three times to try to make one appointment? He was supposed to see my mom for a tumor. (Thankfully, it was benign, which we already knew, but protocol is to have the diagnosis confirmed by a neurosurgeon.) But our appointments were triply postponed because of so-called emergency surgeries. When we finally were able to see him, I questioned him about his scheduling, and he simply stated that it was the nature of neurosurgery. If he doesn't operate on a patient right away, "that patient will die." (His very words.) He never followed that assertion with the only statement which could possibly justify this urgency: There is a shortage of neurosurgeons (either in the Bay Area or his medical group). I pressed him again, and he never said it. So I suspected it wasn't the case. One of my best friends is also a surgeon in the Bay Area, so I'm pretty familiar with the demands on a surgeon's schedule. True he isn't a neurosurgeon, but he obviously knows those who are and the field as a whole. When I told my friend what my mom had to endure and asked him if this were typical of neurosurgery, my friend immediately answered, "He shouldn't be scheduling patients to be seen in clinic by him and being on-call in the hospital at the same time." Exactly! Just have one of your fellow neurosurgeons cover the ER, while you take care of your appointments, like other surgeons do! My friend also brought up another valid possibility. He said that since my mom wouldn't require surgery and Leng's insurance reimbursement would be minimal compared to a surgery, it's not unreasonable to believe that he was uninterested in seeing her...and that Leng "probably has his practice workflow designed to max income" to quote my friend. I was appalled by this possibility. But it makes tragic sense that this is how some doctors operate (pun unintended). And it makes total sense to me that that's likely how Lewis Leng operates. Maybe if you are "fortunate" enough to require neurosurgery, Leng will see you at your appointed time. Otherwise you are probably "out of luck." I asked to meet the manager of the department to make a complaint. To my surprise, she not only listened to my complaint, but asked if I could put it in writing because she was tired of having to deal with all the patients who had the same complaint! (And I did exactly as she suggested.) So if you have a choice, I highly recommend you seek another neurosurgeon. Even if you do need surgery, you have to wonder whose best interest would Leng have in mind. Yours...or his?

This is a long overdue review for Dr. Lewis Leng, who performed my cerebellopontine angle…read moremeningioma surgery. When I first met Dr. Leng, I was overwhelmed and anxious after discovering a brain tumor in an incredibly delicate area. right beside the nerves for hearing, balance, and facial movement. From the beginning, he explained everything clearly, answered every question, and guided me through the options with patience and respect. When the tumor grew and surgery became necessary, I felt confident I was in the best hands. During the operation, Dr. Leng worked millimeter by millimeter near critical nerves, preserving my hearing, facial function, and long-term quality of life. His skill, judgment, and care made all the difference. Today I am healing, hearing more clearly, regaining sensation, and living fully, a result I credit to his expertise and thoughtful decision-making. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Leng and recommend him with the highest appreciation and respect.

Dr Cokgor is a very experienced and capable doctor. After explaining my condition she ordered a…read moreseries of tests and scans all of which made sense. Her analysis of the results made sense and was what I had anticipated from the test results. No drugs or surgery were recommended. She is very honest in her assessments.

She's nice enough and explains things well. I question her medical skills though. I had botox…read moreinjections in my neck and head to treat and essential tremor and everything that could go wrong did. I had severe nerve pain in my neck and head for several days. My right arm was completely numb for a couple of days. And the botox did nothing to treat my tremor. I also get the feeling she's shuffling patients in and out as quickly as she can--not a lot of patience.

I cannot recommend Dr. Akers enough. From the very first appointment, it was clear that she is not…read moreonly extremely knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate. She takes the time to listen carefully, explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and never makes you feel rushed. What impressed me most is how thorough she is--she looks at the whole picture rather than just one symptom. Her approach made me feel confident that I was in the best possible hands. She balances professionalism with warmth, which is rare and so appreciated, especially when dealing with something as important as neurological health. I also want to mention Nurse Chris, who is absolutely amazing--kind, attentive, and always quick to follow up. Together, Dr. Akers and Nurse Chris make such a caring and supportive team that you know you are truly in good hands. It's not easy to find a doctor who combines intelligence, patience, and genuine care for their patients, but Dr. Akers truly does. If you're looking for a neurologist who will treat you like a person, not just a chart, she is absolutely the right choice.

Dr. Akers is an amazing neurologist.i have been seeing her for over 10 years. Recently, my brain…read moreissues escalated to seizure. I have an appointment booked with her for a treatment plan, and I know she will find answers. In the past 5 years I have been abused by physicians. Most made me sicker. Most were too concerned with themselves to help me. Dr.Akers couldn't be more different. She is empathetic, smart and flexible. She is worth waiting to get an appointment with. It could change your life. Keep fighting the fight , Dr. Akers!

Dr. Newkirk is FANTASTIC! I've worked with him & have been a…read morepatient. He is incredibly knowledgeable, extremely qualified and has THE BEST bedside manner! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Newkirk!!

This man is the " Dr. House" of NEUROLOGY he will not rest till he has the best result possible...I…read morefully trust this man...He strictly has your well being at heart

We were assigned to Dr.Taylor through North Bay Hospital after my Mom had fallen and had a very…read moresevere brain bleed. Once she was released from the hospital and was in an acute rehab facility, we went to see her after her most recent CT scan. We literally spent maybe 10 minutes in her office. She was curt and does not have the best chair side manner. I would ask questions in behalf of my mother and she was not very forthcoming of any information with regard to why my mother fell. She just kept repeating " there is no more bleeding and no more swelling in the brain " . " We're good" ... When we would ask questions about weakness in her lower extremities and unsteady gait she had no answers. When I asked about what we could do about finding the appropriate SSRI for her that might work better than what she was on now she skirted out of this by saying " not my department sorry" .. she barely wrote any Physician's notes for the Rehab facility. I felt it was a complete waist of time and my Mother's time. The Medical Assistant was very friendly and knowledgeable maybe she should become a Neurologist and trade places with her. We will be going back to her original Neurologist. I would give this Physician zero stars if I could.

I've had several back injuries over the years, due to my type of work. Each was more severe than…read morethe other; this last one being the worst on a continually degenerating lower lumbar. I hadn't realized it, but my feet were beginning to hurt more and in odd ways. I first had a physical therapist and when I finally relayed my plight to Dr. Taylor she confirmed it was due to my back issues...continuous damage over the years plus the new injuries. In fact, she cleared me for emergency surgery, which she flew back from the East Coast to perform on December 27th, 2022...yes, two days after Christmas!!! Dr. Taylor saved - if not my life -certainly my way of life. Thank you!!!!!! Dr. Taylor is also very personable, knowledgeable, able to speak easily to us laymen, shows great compassion and frankly, wants the best for each patient.