I didn't know who Dr. Fredrick was until I read my hospital notes. I remember he was always direct…read morebut kind with me whilst I was in the ICU. What I remember most about him is he always asking for my tv remote :0) to turn down the volume b/c I was using tv as a distraction of being very scared in the ICU. I apologize for having the volume up when you guys came in for your morning consults. Thank you for the great care and kindness you gave me Dr. Frederick I have never forgotten about that even though it was last year.

One of the few things that can comfort a person when they're their most frightened is someone who…read morecarries an innate calm, confidence, and intelligence. That person is Dr Frederick. Dr Frederick and his staff are some of the finest medical professionals I've met, let alone been a patient of. I've been seeing him for over a year now for my autoimmune liver disease and he has been the most reassuring, encouraging, helpful Physician I've seen during this process. His staff are professional and meticulous. If you're a bit scatterbrained like myself, they'll send you helpful reminders and phone calls regarding your upcoming appointment. If your refills run low, it's a quick phone call and an almost instant refill. Most importantly, Dr Frederick takes to heart your unique case. He's unafraid of reaching out to colleagues for input and will utilize all possible avenues to achieve an understanding of what's ailing you and what's most likely to help. I am a very appreciative patient of Dr Frederick's. I know his job must be extremely taxing and stressful, but he makes the effort to appear calm and reassuring in all of his encounters. It's the part of being a physician that can't be taught in a classroom. Even when news of my condition isn't the most positive, he does his best to infuse hope into his explanations. I only wish I could do more to express my gratitude.

Its been years since Dr. Davern was the rounding doctor when my father was in the hospital. Of all…read morethe doctors, I still remember Dr. Davern to be the most compassionate. We were dealing with end of life and we weren't accepting of it. I can still recall feeling that Dr. Davern cared and understood. He had a gentle approach. His words were simple, straightforward, truthful and not condescending. This sense of compassion was something that few doctors, or any doctor we encountered, was able to meet during this difficult time.

I am so very grateful to have Dr. Davern as my physician. I came here unwillingly as a referral…read moreand really had no idea what to expect. Dr. Davern was very honest and real about my situation. My liver enzymes were extremely high and he told me that I needed to make certain lifestyle changes. I saw Dr. Davern every 6 months and I have to say, the blood work started to change to more "healthier" results. Today, my condition is MUCH BETTER and I really have to thank my lucky stars that I met Dr. Davern. He really is kind, cares about his patients and is honest. Dr. Davern, I credit you for saving my life. THANK YOU!

Excellent service and excellent care. Katie did an outstanding job. She explained everything…read morecarefully and answered all of my questions. The front office was very accommodating with respect to my appointment needs.

My experience with Dr. Yi Zheng was very disappointing…read more Appointments were always late and often felt rushed. Every appointment was late, including my first visit. (more than 30 minutes late with no apology) Follow-up care was also lacking. My ultrasound results (which included medical terms I did not fully understand) were posted on the patient portal by the ultrasound provider, but Dr. Yi Zheng did not add any explanation, comments, or follow-up to help interpret the results. My endoscopy appointment was also delayed, and afterward I was not given an explanation of what was done or any immediate post-procedure discussion. Another phone appointment was automatically scheduled without discussing it with me first, and again the doctor joined the call more than 30 minutes late. The conversation lasted only a few minutes and felt rushed. In contrast, my previous gastroenterologist would speak with me before and after procedures and provide results directly through the patient portal, without needing additional billing phone visits for basic follow-up. Communication through the Tebra patient portal was also an issue, as I did not receive a response when I requested assistance and asked about changing a provider for a gastric emptying study. When I contacted the office, staff were unable to confirm whether messages are regularly reviewed by the doctor. Overall, this was one of the most unsatisfactory experiences I have had with a medical provider in terms of communication, follow-through, and coordination of care. I would not recommend this provider.

This is my second review for Dr. Merriman, and somehow five stars still don't feel like enough…read more I don't think I've ever had a physician who has cared this much about not only treating my disease, but helping me become healthier as a whole person. We don't end up seeing a hepatologist because we're the picture of perfect health, and when I first came under Dr. Merriman's care, I certainly wasn't. But the direction of my health and my life has changed dramatically since then. Dr. Merriman didn't simply manage my liver disease. He looked at the bigger picture. He introduced me to GLP-1 therapy when obesity had been something I had struggled with for most of my life, and that became an important part of a journey that ultimately helped me lose around 200 pounds. Along the way, he has celebrated my victories with me, encouraged my recovery, and genuinely been one of my biggest cheerleaders. Most recently, he went even further. After such significant weight loss, I was left with a substantial amount of excess skin and wanted reconstructive surgery, but my liver disease and other medical complexities made finding an appropriate surgeon extremely difficult. Dr. Merriman advocated for me and helped connect me with a highly skilled surgeon willing and qualified to take on a complicated case like mine. For someone who spent much of his life struggling with obesity and never quite feeling comfortable in his own body, it's difficult to put into words what that opportunity means to me. What's remarkable is that Dr. Merriman has managed much of my care remotely from San Francisco, yet I have rarely felt more cared for by a physician. There are doctors who treat a diagnosis, and then there are doctors who change the trajectory of someone's health. Dr. Merriman has done the latter for me. My liver health, my weight, my recovery, and my overall quality of life are in a profoundly different place today, and his care and advocacy have played an enormous role in getting me here. I genuinely don't know where my health would be today if Dr. Merriman hadn't become part of my care team. I will always be grateful for a physician who saw what was possible for me, championed it, and celebrated with me as it became reality.

Dr. Merriman established care with me over twenty-five years ago and he is a tremendous healing…read moreprofessional and a good person in our community. He listens, he observes, he questions, he synthesizes, all the while maintaining a positive, upbeat bedside manner and extending respect to the patient. Dr. Merriman's team of Sutter health professionals is efficient and continue with Dr. Merriman's example of excellence. Sutter Health is a pillar of our community, Dr. Merriman is consistently delivering world-class care to me personally and I am humbled and blessed to be a Sutter patient. Thank you! Keeping it light, I like to think of Dr. Merriman as SF's local version of John Oliver except of the liver. Said with laughter, love and the highest respect.

This physician is one of the best I know. i would highly recommend him to all my loved ones. thank…read moreyou

I don't understand the negative reviews. Dr weisman has been my GI since 1999. I've had 11…read morecolonoscopies in that time. Never any pain or discomfort. He is the most empathetic and thorough Dr I've ever had. These bad reviews are bullshit. If he's a little late it's because he doesn't hurry appointments with his patients. Explains everything so I can understand him. Thank you Dr Weisman.

I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Levenson & his amazingly supportive & kind staff. If you or…read moresomeone you know is looking for a very experienced & kind gastroenterologist, Dr. Levenson & Dr. Kao are very talented. I haven't met their newest associate, but I am sure she is also wonderful. I feel very lucky to have such talented professionals available.

I called Levenson's office prior to my colonoscopy with a routine question about colonoscopy prep…read more Surprisingly, the front desk couldn't answer it. Instead of leaving a message for Levenson, they interrupted him while he was with a patient. He was very angry, which is understandable. He berated me for being the one who asked the question, which is not understandable. I don't care if someone wears a white coat. They still need to treat their customers with dignity and manners, which he didn't do that time, so I won't be giving him any more business. If you call the office, make sure to explicitly tell them you want to leave a message for him. You don't want to speak to him if he is with a patient.

I saw Dr. Cooper only once while I was in the liver clinic after my transplant. He is a kind and…read moremeticulous doctor. His calm but firm demeanor was appreciated. Thank you Dr. Cooper for the great care you gave me. I have never forgotten your kindness after all this time.

I have been a patient of Dr. Cooper for 5 years…read more He cured me of Hep C and continues to monitor my liver. He exudes great expertise and concern for the needs of his patients. His care is first rate as is his passion for helping his patients. He brings state-of-the-art care with a great sense of compassion. He enjoys learning about his patients as individuals and I look forward to our conversations. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is the epitome of a great doctor and healer.

I came prepared when I came to my first appt with Dr Lin with a long list of questions. After he…read morelooked over my health records, and ask a few questions, I mentioned that I have a long list of questions for him. He proceed and let me know he's known to be thorough in his explanation and he'd like to go ahead first and see if I had any questions remaining after. To be honest, I was very skeptical. But he proved me wrong, after his thorough explanation, not only he answered all my questions, I learned a lot more from him! I'm now planning to see Dr Lin on a regular basis for long term care and I feel confident I can trust him to evaluate my health and have a straight forward and honest discussion with me.

Extremely medically knowledgeable and extremely experienced in gastroenterology as well as…read moreprocedures ie colonoscopy and endoscopy!! Recommend by the outpatient surgical team. Obviously the surgery center staff know the best physicians!!

Overrated After reading all the great reviews was confident that Dr Jennifer Guy would be very…read moreprofessional and clinically accurate. Was soon disappointed when it determined that she mis diagnosed my ailments and ordered me excessive tests that were determined to be unnecessary by another MDDefinite lack of professionalism in her day to day practice on numerous occasions Very obvious the staff is afraid of her and it appears she has a temper. It appear she is going through some personality nal issues that haven't been resolved but definitely have a negative affect on her practice

I am still baffled that this doctor failed to do what should have been due diligence considering my…read moreextensive medical history. If she had bothered to read it, she could have taken the proper steps to diagnose an extremely life-threatening condition that I had. She blithely suggested that we might never know why my liver function tests were abnormal. Never called back with results from a test she ordered. When I finally got a diagnosis thru another doctor, she had the nerve to claim that she had been working behind the scenes on my case. Totally untrue and did not like it that I confronted her about her lack of professionalism.