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Siegel Michael, MD

3.5 (24 reviews)

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He is great. He is quirky but that does not detract from his skill. Master in his craft.

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Helped with diagnosis but secretaries arr rude inept and since I need to interact with them Ill be switching doctors.

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Amy H. Akers, M.D

4.5(35 reviews)
3.4 mi

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!

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Cornelia S. Von Koch, MD

5.0(4 reviews)
7.9 mi

I feel lucky to have found Dr. Von Koch. She is a skillful…read moreneurosurgeon who loves her work. Dr. Von Koch is meticulous, careful and will not be rushed to finish your operation. This is a surgeon you can trust with a scalpel near your spinal cord! Dr. Von Koch was referred to me by the head of the UCSF spine center because I was a member of Kaiser health plan. I didn't know at the time she was part of a neurosurgical specialty hospital which serves the S.F. Bay area. Everyone at this center was friendly, supportive and competent. All the nurses told me Dr. Von Koch was the best surgeon. At 80 years my back had many issues but the most urgent one was stenosis at L2-3 and L4-5. It has been 3 months since my operation and my back is far more flexible. Before the operation for the "bridge pose" I couldn't get my butt more than one inch off the ground. Now I can do a full bridge pose even supported by one leg. I am so very grateful for Dr. Von Koch's skillful surgery.

This is my story of how I came to know, trust and revere Dr. Cornelia Von Koch, M.D., as one of the…read morebest neurosurgeons at Kaiser. It has been eight months since I visited the primary care doctor for my neck pain and left leg pain. My journey to Dr. Von Koch began about 3 months ago, I started having tingling and burning sensations down my left side of the body down from the chest. I described my symptoms to my primary care doctor, and initially, he said that my condition was common and referred me to a physical therapist who would teach me to strengthen core muscles in order to improve my posture. After a couple of months since my symptoms didn't go away, he referred me to a rehabilitation specialist, who in turn has referred me to a neurosurgeon at Kaiser. I did a lot of research, explored all the alternatives, and visited Dr. Von Koch of my own choosing and decided to put my faith in her. So glad I did. I checked out Dr. Von Koch's credentials at https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/corneliavon_koch and was favorably impressed. My first appointment with Dr. Von Koch was very encouraging. She's a happy person who enjoys the respect of her staff and is a pleasure to be around. She performed some strength tests on my hands and legs. She looked at my MRI and said that my condition was caused by C6-7 stenosis. She explained what spinal stenosis is and initially offered c6/7 arthroplasty vs ACDF. She asked me a lot of questions and suggested I get all the prior images of my cervical spine to further investigate, none of my earlier doctors cared about those prior images at all. On the next visit, Dr. Von Koch showed me the bone spurs in the MRI that were threatening my nerves. Given the extent of disc osteophyte at c6/7 and congenital narrow canal, disc arthroplasty is less of an option and recommended ACDF c6/7 instead. She also encouraged me to get a second opinion if that makes me comfortable and gives me peace of mind. It was a hassle to catch hold imaging department at Kaiser to upload my prior images, Dr. Von Koch is very compassionate about her patients and made things easy for me by asking to drop prior images at her office and she took care of the rest. After my prior images are scanned in, Dr. Von Koch sent a message explaining that there is a slow progression in my condition over the years. Meantime I went to see an orthopedic surgeon at the UCSF Spine Center for a second opinion. Not only Dr. Von Koch reviewed other doctor notes of my visit, but also explained to me that he proposed a potentially bigger surgery 'corpectomy' depending on the amount of calcifications at the disc level. She explained to me that it would be good to avoid the corpectomy but if the calcified disc is too high then the whole vertebral body may need to come out. Dr. Von Koch encouraged me to confirm again with the UCSF doctor about his surgical plan so that I can make an informed decision. While I am still going through the pain and confused about the next steps, I feel fortunate to have Dr. Von Koch as my doctor who is always kind and compassionate about her patients. If you are looking for a neurosurgeon at Kaiser, look no further. You found one. She is a true gem of a person and an awesome neurosurgeon!

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Robert Telfer, MD

3.7(3 reviews)
2.0 mi

My 80-year-old father-in-law is in assisted living. He has a myriad of problems. He had a tremor…read moreand we were told that he also had dementia. Previous doctors had piled on the drugs (drugs we thought were necessary). My father-in-law was not in very good shape. He seemed to be continually deteriorating mentally, and physically he was getting frail, sometimes falling. One day he had a medical emergency and ended up in the ICU. My FIL spent almost 2 weeks in and out of ICU. After he came through that very scary episode, Dr. Telfer came to evaluate him in the hospital. He looked at all the drugs he had been taking and cut out a whole big bunch of them. This was not easy to do, because my FIL was on a lot of meds. Dr. Telfer straightened out the meds, and let me tell you, it is a freaking miracle. Beforehand, he was confused and frail. Afterward, he is sharp as a tack and walks better than he has for 5 years. He barely needs the walker anymore. I don't know HOW Dr. Telfer knew exactly what to give him, but he made the right choices. My FIL seems 10 years younger -- the way he was before going into assisted living. And he doesn't have a tremor anymore -- and he's not even taking meds for a tremor -- the tremor disappeared!

Yes, Dr. Telfer is very kind & the office staff very friendly. However, I presented to his office…read moreafter sustaining a self-inflicted injury & found him totally inept. I was diagnosed right away by my employer (DDS,MD) but Dr. Telfer ignored my input & sent me on a "wild goose" chase. An unnecessary ultra-sound was ordered - totally useless according to the MRI tech I was sent to by the 2nd MD I consulted @ UCSF. I requested a cortisone shot in my neck & he gave me one in the wrist!!! To no avail, of course. One week after the injection I went back to Dr. T. who then tried to refer me to an arthritist specialist. Upon my declining, he told me he could no longer be of service to me. I have a pinched nerve between my C-5/C-6 vertebrae; classic diagnosis in 1st year of med school. I am scheduled to have the cortisone injection @ UCSF next week, followed by physical therapy. Thanks a lot for a lot of wasted weeks with excrutiating pain!

Siegel Michael, MD - neurologist - Updated May 2026

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