I'm so grateful for everyone at this office and for the care I received through both of my pregnancies. A special thank you to Amanda, who delivered both of my babies! It means so much to me that she was there for both of those incredibly special moments and I'll always be thankful for how caring and supportive she was. Everyone at the office has always been kind and welcoming. The girls at the front desk were always so sweet to my toddler when he came along to appointments with me, which I really appreciated. I've always felt comfortable and well taken care of here, and I'm thankful for the whole team. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Wells for more than 10 years and have always considered him an excellent physician. He has performed multiple surgeries on me over the years, and I have trusted him with my care. Unfortunately, my recent experiences with the practice have been very disappointing. Over the past year, the office has rescheduled my appointments twice. At my most recent visit, I waited 45 minutes for a routine annual exam. The practice also feels much more impersonal than it once did. I used to feel seen and heard, but that is no longer my experience. I was recently transferred to the RSVP office, where I don't know any of the providers. After being a loyal patient for so many years, I felt more like I was being passed along than cared for. Dr. Wells remains a skilled and compassionate physician, but the office, patient experience, and continuity of care have changed significantly. I hope the practice takes this feedback to heart and remembers the value of long-term patient relationships. read more

Still the best even with the recent merge with RSVP. Had a excellent 2nd c section. Will return for next baby. Highly recommend.

The medical team at this office is wonderful. Dr. Wells is incredibly knowledgeable, forthright and someone I have completely trusted with my two pregnancies and c-sections. Amanda was my personal favorite midwife/nurse practitioner who saw me for several of my appointments and was so kind and supportive, a gem. When I was scared about my IUD insertion, nurse Mikayla was the absolute sweetest and thoughtful, bringing me a squishy friend to hold to relieve some stress during the procedure. I have had many wonderful experiences here and have trusted them with my life on several occasions. read more

After 50 min of waiting in the waiting room I finally went and asked if I need to reschedule as I need to pick my kids up from school or find someone to do it. They said I'm next and brought me into the room 5 min later. I'm still waiting in the room 15 min later. My appt was scheduled over an hour ago. This is completely unacceptable and disrespectful. If they're running this late they need to tell patients when they sign in that they're OVER AND HOUR LATE. Zero regard or consideration for other's time or childcare situations. Though they say they will charge $95 if you cancel your appointment in their confirmation text. I'd seek another OB. read more

Dr wells was part of my prolapse surgery with Dr Hopkins. They both told me I would be exactly the same after surgery because I had already gone through menopause. I feel lied too. I'm not even close to being the same person. I feel they aged me 20 years with this surgery. After the surgery no one cared I was suffering and treated me really badly. I didn't go back read more

Had a pregnancy confirmation appointment this afternoon. They instantly put me in a room where I shortly met Nicole, she was incredibly nice and made me feel comfortable from the beginning especially with answering all questions we had and explaining everything well. Staff is also amazing and very easy to talk to. Great experience overall, will definitely continue to go back for future care!! read more

I saw Dr Wells for probably about 3-4 years while living in Walnut Creek. His entire staff is incredible and when I did see him, he was so kind and reassuring! I unfortunately moved from the area but would highly recommend him if you are looking for a good office. read more

I've been with Dr Wells​' practice for 13 years and had my second child with them. He came very highly recommended and while my delivery experience was good, I'​ve never been overly happy with the office and staff. I've continued to come for annual appointments for the sake of ease but I cannot recommend the practice. Every ​single appointment ​I'm taken late and not just by 5-10 minutes. ​ Y​esterdays appointment prompted me to finally write this review as I was in the waiting room 40 minutes​ past my appointment time. No​ one check​ed in to tell me what ​was going on and no acknowledgment or apologies for the delay when​ I was finally seen an hour later. I'd also agree with some of the other reviews noting that the staff in general aren't warm but rather at times make you feel as if you are burdening them. read more

Dr. Wells is quite a drive away for me, but I worth the drive. Him and his staff are so friendly, supportive, and empathetic. I initially visited Dr. Wells after a miscarriage. He took the time to listen to all my concerns and refer me to a fertility clinic. Couple years later I returned to Dr.Wells after becoming pregnant and him and his staff have taken amazing care of me during a high risk pregnancy, always answering every question, providing me with checklists/reminders/handbooks, and sharing their professional and personal experience. I highly recommend for anyone who is seeking quality care and delivery at John Muir Walnut Creek. read more

As a first time mom, I did a lot of research finding an OB for my pregnancy and delivery. I came across Dr. Wells highly rated practice through recommendations from friends over multiple generations. Dr. Wells has a very well established practice and has an excellent team of midwives. I had a great experience with Amanda who was on call for my induction. I was very well taken care of during my son's delivery. During my delivery everything ended up going smoothly and that was in great part to the excellent care I received from Amanda who delivered my son. During the last stage of labor, Dr. Wells was called in to be present and assist, if more medical intervention was necessary. I felt completely assured I was in the best hands the whole time. Amanda is passionate about her practice and skilled at what she does. She is an amazing educator and will help you feel informed of the why and what is happening throughout pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. During my prenatal care I met with all the midwives and they are all gentle, approachable and skilled at what they do. If you are looking for an excellent care team to support you during pregnancy and birth, look no further than Dr. Wells, Amanda and their team! read more

I had my first baby with Dr Wells practice in 2022. Pros: - very knowledgeable and many years of successful labor and delivery - He delivers at John Muir Walnut Creek which has a top notch nursing staff - I had a healthy baby through vaginal birth with minimal tearing Cons: - the office is very busy and hectic. I would often arrive early, only to be checked in late and then to wait in the office for even longer for the doctor. I didn't feel my time was respected - The gals at the front desk give an air of annoyance to even be there. - Both Wells and Thompson made me feel quite rushed and sometimes silly during my appointments when I asked questions they may have deemed as overly concerned? Not sure but either way I felt like one foot was ready to walk out of the door in appointments. - what seemed to be an unnecessary amount of internal exams and breast checks. Nothing inappropriate but just seemed excessive - wells schedule a HUNTING trip on my due date so he wasn't there. Such a strange dichotomy that he was shooting animals with cross bows while I was giving birth. Thompson ended up delivering my baby but he was late so the nurses literally asked me to hold the baby in during those final moments to wait for him lol Now I'm pregnant with my second and have chosen a new practice. I'm at 37 weeks and the difference in care is night and day. My new provider is kind, patient, NEVER makes me feel rushed, has only done ONE cervix check, no breast exams, and I'm already at 37 weeks. I am never taken late and my time and wishes are respected. Makes me realize that the Wells hype is totally unjustified!! If I could do it over again I would certainly have used my current OB for my first pregnancy too. This is just my personal experience and I mean no disrespect to the doctors there. I found Wells through reviews so I wanted to leave my two cents for others. Happy pregnancies to all read more

I delivered my baby with Dr. Wells a year ago. I had a traumatic C-section with my first birth and was looking for a practice where I felt 100% comfortable whether I opted for a planned C-section or VBAC. Throughout my pregnancy I saw all of the midwives (and Dr. Wells) and felt at ease with everyone. I could ask questions and actually feel heard. Ultimately I chose to try for a VBAC. Dr. Wells called me the day before my induction because I was getting cold feet. He actually took the time to talk me through my fears. (What doctor does that anymore?!) The birth was not the easiest but I was confident that he was helping me make the best decisions possible throughout the experience, and that if it did end in another C-section, I was in good hands. (I got my VBAC!) Since giving birth, I met with one of the NPs for an issue and she immediately ordered a mammogram (thankfully it was normal). No "let's wait and see" like some other providers, which I greatly appreciated! It has been easy to access care compared to other doctor offices, albeit you may not always see Dr. Wells. read more

Love Dr wells and team. His office has taken care of me thru my pregnancies, miscarriages and now my needs after my pregnancy era. Dr wells is amazing as well as Courtney. Can't recommend enough. read more

I had an extremely terrible experience with both Dr. Wells and Dr. Thompson at this practice. It's taken me 10 months to muster up the strength to write because I've had severe birth trauma, but I need to write this to warn others about this practice. If you have any doubt during your visits, listen to your gut and steer clear. I really wish I had. Without writing an entire novel, here are the facts: I was induced at 37w6d despite having a completely normal pregnancy. They marked me as having gestational diabetes, even though I did not. Their records were all over the place because of their rotation system of midwives and doctors. I told them multiple times that I had passed my retake test, but they didn't update their records. Because of this, my newborn baby had to get her blood sugar measured for the first 48 hours - which means getting pricked every three hours since birth. It was horrible. And this wasn't even the worst part! The second fact: I was wrongfully induced because they misdiagnosed me AGAIN and said my placenta had stopped working. They did a biopsy after, and found it was fully functioning. Third fact: During the 3 days of my induction, neither doctors visited me despite working those days. They didn't check on me once. Note that this was my first time delivering, and I had never thought I would be induced. I had no idea what was going on. I was literally researching and watching videos about induction DURING my labor. Only the midwives came by, and for them I have nothing bad to say. They were both great (Amanda and Nicole). Fourth fact: Dr. Thompson only talked to me over a literal walkie talkie that the nurse carried around. I could barely understand what he was saying, and my husband even asked if he could come talk to us in person. He was extremely short with me, didn't come talk to me once in person, and made me feel like a failure. And in terms of the actual labor, his lack of attention and incompetence could have seriously affected the life of my daughter. After 3 days of no progress, but still being on a crazy amount of Pitocin and an epidural, I was extremely exhausted. I had nothing to eat or drink during the entire 3 days, and I was losing hope that I could even push and have a natural birth given my low energy level. Eventually my water broke, and I saw a glimmer of hope that it would all be ok. But no, another 8 hours went by and no visit from the doctor. Eventually, I asked the nurse who had come to check on me if there was meconium in the water I was leaking. She said "yes". Right away, I knew this was horrible condition for my baby girl to be in, and asked for a c section to get her out of it. I cannot believe they did not tell me this. She could have been infected if I hadn't asked. Dr. Thompson resisted my c section and told me I would be puking through a 50 minute surgery. Again, over the walkie talkie. He never came to talk to me and discuss the options. Instead, he scared the shit out of me and my husband, who just wanted the safest and best option for our daughter. I clearly wanted a natural birth, which is why I had persevered 3 days of labor with no progress. But when the condition for my baby became bad, I had to act and make the decision that would be the safest for her! When I got carted into the surgery room, that was the first and only time I saw Dr. Thompson. He said nothing to me. Only the anesthesiologist talked to me, and thank god for him because I was so scared. Last fact: Dr. Thompson didn't even bother checking on me after my birth, when I was recovering from my c section. I was there Saturday - Tuesday: 4 whole days. Didn't come by once. I don't know how anyone thinks he has good bedside manners. The bare minimum is to check on a patient after delivery and he didn't even do that. That's how negligent and shitty this practice is. read more

Dr Wells is the best I highly recommend him to anyone in search of a kind and professional OBGYN. He did my IUD and used pain management unlike many doctors who preform this procedure. I felt comfortable and pain free as he guided me through the steps of the procedure and took the time to make sure I understood what was happening. The nurses here are kind and accommodating. This office is an overall welcoming environment. It has now been a year and I am satisfied and grateful with the results. They evaluated and picked the best IUD for me. My cramping is completely gone and my hormones are balanced. read more

Please do not go here - terrible and irresponsible care. I appreciate the NP I saw here, she is great. However, the front staff are completely neglectful. I did not have a great experience with them during my appt in Jan but didn't think much of it until the NP called and said I had an abnormal pap result and with my family history of cancer and my own history, advised I call back to schedule a follow-up. So I called and left 3 voicemails that were never returned. Finally, someone called me about something else and was completely unaware of my unanswered voicemails or that I needed a follow-up. I asked to schedule that while I was on the phone with her and she says "sure, Dr. Wells only does these appointments in May so let's schedule for then." I asked her if it was okay to wait that long, she didn't know but promised to find out and work with me to get the follow-up I needed. But no, I was ghosted again and no response to another voicemail left. Finally, I called today and asked to transfer my records because I am not receiving care here and need an appt. Her response: "well, we can't give medical advise, we wouldn't know, and there are no notes of this conversation." Yes, I am aware the front desk staff would not know how to advise a patient, but I relayed I was scared, have medical history, and patiently awaiting confirmation from the Dr that yes, it is okay to wait MONTHS to be seen again after already waiting two months and its my fault your office did not make notes? Had I received some comfort, I would be okay. But instead the front desk staff gaslight and ghost me. While I appreciate that coworkers protect each other, at least be kind to the patient. In the end, she still would not get me an appt or check with the doctor for follow-up. Honestly, I did not want to write this review but I feel Dr. Wells should know how neglectful his staff is. Also, they are asking me to pay to send my medical records to another clinic so I can finally receive care? That feels ridiculous and insensitive to my experience. read more

My daughter turned 5 years old last week. It's taken me this long to come to terms with the fact that Dr. Wells did not provide us with good care. Honestly it wasn't even adequate and perhaps borderline negligent. I initially chose his practice specifically because of the midwifery offered. An amazing midwife delivered my son 20 years prior and I wanted the same personal, caring care I'd gotten then. But because I was considered "advanced maternal age" I wanted to have an experienced and highly rated obstetrician as added security in case I needed it. I'd been nervous because of a previous miscarriage a few years earlier following an ultrasound where a heartbeat wasn't found (not with dr wells). It looked to be the same situation at my initial appointment here (at 9 weeks) when the tech couldn't find my daughter's heartbeat. She hurried out of the room to get Dr. Wells. Thankfully he was able to locate the heartbeat and he was thoughtful in putting my mind at ease. So I was confident I'd made the right choice for my maternity care. Over the next 7ish months with an appointment every month (sometimes more), I was seen by rotating midwives who spent less than 15 minutes with me each time. I saw Dr. Wells maybe 3 times total during this time. Definitely not the personal experience I was hoping for. I will say that other staff (front desk and nursing assistants (?) were always warm and friendly. As I mentioned, I was advanced maternal age. And I truly thank God I was labeled that because I had to get extra screening and ultrasounds because of it. However, it wasn't through Dr. Wells office but in another office in the same building a floor below. I would often schedule both appointments the same day. On January 4th 2019, I had an appointment with Dr. Wells in the morning and the perinatal specialist in the afternoon less than 2 hours later. I had a scheduled c-section (dr wells insisted I have one because I'd had a myomectomy previously) a week later on the 11th even though my due date wasn't until the 29th. At my appointment on the 4th, It was Dr Wells himself who saw me, assessed me, gave me an ultrasound, and told me everything looked good. I left his office and a few hours later, I was told by a doctor at the perinatal office that my amniotic fluid was dangerously low and that I needed to go to the hospital immediately to have the baby delivered. Huh? Why hadn't Dr. Wells noticed this danger to me and my baby? I didn't have time to ask. The perinatal office called Dr. Wells to inform him I needed to deliver that day and I was admitted to the hospital, prepped and on the table hours later. Dr. Wells did perform my c-section and everything went ok. He did a good job opening me up and stitching me back together. I had an awesome labor and delivery nurse and staff! However, the "plan" I'd talked with him about for the delivery was negated. I didn't get to hold my daughter immediately after because she had to go to the NICU. She and I spent 4 days in the hospital and Dr. Wells never once came by to see how I/we were doing. Never heard from the man again. And for years I've wondered if he saw the danger on my ultrasound that day or he just didn't care. He certainly didn't care enough to check in after his "job" was done. read more

I just delivered my first baby after being seen by Dr. Wells and his entire amazing staff throughout my pregnancy. I began going to Dr. Wells' practice right after I found out I was pregnant. I have not had pleasant experiences at other OBGYNs in the area but the reviews for Dr. Wells spoke for themselves. From our first appointment, I was so encouraged by how pleasant and responsive the front desk was, how comfortable Nicole K. made us feel during our pregnancy confirmation appointment when we were clearly nervous, and the resources they provide you with the moment you find out you're pregnant. They should seriously charge $ for the prenatal pregnancy handbook they offer - it is LIFE CHANGING and answers any and all questions you could possibly have from the very start of pregnancy to labor and delivery to postpartum. It was my bible during pregnancy. I particularly love the approach of having multiple providers who see you throughout your pregnancy. I love each and every one of them, but I also came to particularly appreciate each providers' unique approach at various stages of my pregnancy. Gabby is always so positive and high energy and she made any "uncomfortable"procedure, like GBS swap, cervical check, etc., so quick and painless. Amanda is incredible at explaining the answer to any question you have in both a thorough way but also in layman's terms so you fully understand. Nicole has such a zen energy and always made us feel so comfortable with how our pregnancy was progressing. Dr. Wells himself is so kind and incredibly knowledgeable - he will always give you advice as if you were his own wife or daughter, and I always found that so reassuring. While it is always a running joke among pregnant women that you come to the OB for pregnancy appointments, only for the doctor to see you late, make you feel bad about your weight, and then rush you out. In my entire 9 months of pregnancy, I never once felt that from this practice. In fact, I looked forward to coming in to see all the front desk staff and whichever provider I was seeing that week or month. They never pressured me about pregnancy weight gain, asked thorough questions and gave me tangible advice or tips, and never rushed me through however many questions I had for that appointment. If they are ever late, it's because your provider is across the street delivering a baby or helping a mom in labor. Believe me, you want a practice that prioritizes the mom in L&D over a routine appointment! And even on those rare occasions, the wait was never long and it was always explained when they were expected back - never longer than 20 min! As my pregnancy came to an end, we decided on an elective induction. We primarily saw Amanda and Dr. Wells for the last few appointments where the process was explained and both were fantastic at giving us the pros and cons. Amanda was on call to deliver during the first 24 hours of labor but thanks to my 30 hour labor, Dr. Wells ended up being on call for our delivery. Both came and checked on us multiple times while I was laboring, making us feel very taken care of and prioritized. When it came time to push, the nurse realized the baby would likely be out in just a few minutes, so Dr. Wells literally ran across the street to deliver our son. Pushing ended up being the easiest part of labor for us and we were so glad Dr. Wells was there to see us to the finish line. While staying in the hospital, Gabby, Nicole, and Dr. Wells all stopped by multiple times to see us and make sure I was recovering well. I think I cried to each one of them because we were just so grateful for our overall experience with them and how much support we felt throughout our first pregnancy. Last little anecdote - because we labored for so long, we were at the hospital for 4+ days and met many, many nurses at John Muir. Almost every single one of them either had their own babies with Dr. Wells or had experience working with him and said that there is no other doctor they'd want delivering their own babies. So take it from the L&D nurses, too - Dr. Wells is the best of the best. read more

This review is so overdue that I ended up having another kid so I figured, why not do a 2 for 1! In 2018, I had my first baby with Dr. Wells and being a first time mom, of course I didn't know what to expect. I thought it was a little strange that I saw different providers in the first half of my pregnancy; however, I realized that having the diversity of care was extremely helpful. In the end, Dr. Wells drew my straw and I ended up having a c-section. Everything went smoothly & I felt well taken care of. 2022! I was torn between having a scheduled c-section vs VBAC (as if it it were REALLY up to me, lol). I really wanted Amanda to deliver this baby--I'm not sure why I had this strange desire, but I really wanted it to happen so I scheduled most of my appointments with her. I don't even think I got around to seeing Dr. Wells until after I gave birth via.... VBAC with Amanda! The whole experience was amazing and if I was guaranteed to have the exact same birth experience, I'd have 10 more babies! I feel very fortunate to have experienced both methods of delivery by a well-rounded team of providers. I always recommend this practice when asked if I know a good OB/GYN and I will continue to do so. I'd also like to mention that this practice also has one of the most efficient front office/administrative teams I've encountered thus far. I've never had an issue with billing, labs, scheduling, etc. The girls in the front and back are well-trained and put customer service first. The office manager should start a consulting firm to whip other clinics into shape! read more

Dr. Thompson is simply the best. I met him at my very first ultrasound to confirm my first pregnancy and was amazed at his incredible beside manner. He's kind and positive and doesn't have an ego -- he gives you the facts so you can make your own decision. After diagnosing me with a liver condition that meant I'd need to give birth early, he was 100% supportive of my decision to have a c-section instead of inducing and was very thorough in going over the pros and cons. In fact, one of the nurses in the OR was sort of giving me a hard time about having an elective c-section and Dr. Thompson was quick to speak up about his support of my choice-- and did it in a lighthearted way that didn't offend the nurse, all while stitching me up! And of course, my baby and I are both totally happy and healthy eight weeks out thanks to Dr. Thompson's excellent care and surgical skills. Dr. Wells, Nicole, and the rest of the staff are all great, too. I would not go anywhere else if I had a second child. read more

I started going to this practice when I was pregnant with my first baby. I have since had a second baby, so this review is long overdue. Neither pregnancy went as planned. My first baby came early at 36 weeks and 4 days. Amanda delivered my son and was absolutely amazing! I felt quite unprepared, though, during that first labor and delivery because of how early my son decided to arrive. I ended up getting an epidural and was unfortunately attached to an IV line since I hadn't been able to get tested for Group B Strep and needed antibiotics just in case. I really wanted a different experience for my second baby so I researched a ton after my first was born. I decided I wanted a non-medicated, low or no intervention birth the second time around. I want to thank this practice for listening to me, giving me the pros and cons of my decisions, and respecting my choices! Specifically, Amanda and Nicole (wonderful midwives) and Dr. Thompson and Dr. Wells. My second labor started at 40 weeks and 6 days and was an extremely fast labor! I was sent to the hospital at 6cm dilated (after laboring at home and having no idea I was so far along)! 20 min later I was checked at the hospital and was 8 cm dilated. My second baby boy was born within an hour of arriving at John Muir! Amanda happened to be on call again so she has now delivered both of my sons. She respected all of the decisions I made and didn't push me to do or get anything I didn't want. I am so thankful for her! This practice has you rotate through all of their providers during appointments since any one of them could be on call to deliver your baby. Towards the end of my pregnancy I ended up seeing Dr. Thompson a lot just because of schedule availability. He also was wonderful at respecting my decisions and not pushing me to do anything I wasn't ready for or didn't want, even late in my pregnancy. So, HUGE thank you to both Amanda and Dr. Thompson and the rest of this practice. Would highly recommend Dr. Wells office!! Kim C. read more

Dr Stephen Wells' practice came highly recommended by my RE. And after 3+ years of IUI/IVF, I only wanted to work with the best OBGYN team. I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Dr Stephen Wells and Dr Justin Thompson and I have this amazing duo to thank for a seamless pregnancy, in addition to the safe delivery of my baby girl. Dr Thompson was my main provider (note: this office does a great job having you rotate through their providers so that you have the chance to meet everyone). Coincidentally, Dr Thompson was also the OBGYN who delivered several of my friend's babies while he was at Stanford! He came highly recommended and I was immediately put at ease after our first meeting. He is kind, knowledgeable, and listened to my needs as a patient. I also want to commend the front office staff, specifically Kaley. I had so many issues with my maternity leave paperwork (employer side), in addition to getting some prescriptions filled. I am thankful for Kaley's sense of urgency and willingness to entertain my numerous requests/amendments. read more

Highly recommend their office. I saw both the doctors and all the midwives during my pregnancy. I instantly connected with Amanda...she is so nurturing. Both Dr Well and Dr Thompson were very good. Since I was back for the second time with an elective C, I would have preferred to see more of the doctors, but in the end it worked out better as I ended up with a V back with Nicole. read more

Dr. Thompson did a masterful job delivering my third child last month. I've had 2 of my 3 babies with this practice. Babies weighed 9, 10 and 11 lbs, all vaginal deliveries with no tearing. I wish I were having more kids so I could work with this practice again, but we have our hands full with 3! I highly recommend the doctors, midwives, nurses and office staff at this practice. In particular, Dr. Thompson has an excellent bedside manner and made me feel very comfortable during my most recent delivery. For women who wish to have vaginal deliveries without tearing, I also recommend using the epi-no pelvic floor trainer. read more

Stephen Wells, MD - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I had a great experience. He is quite busy though, so you won't see him at every prenatal appointment. When you do see him and you have a serious concern to discuss, he will be right there with you, and you won't feel rushed. Thank you, Doc. His two midwives are amazing. It's cool to know you're likely to get one of the three people for your delivery day, rather than a doctor you have never met at some big hospital. I have heard a lot of good things about Alta Bates and other places, but you cannot go wrong with these guys. read more

Stephen Wells, MD - "Reach down here!" - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Dr. Wells and his entire staff and practice are amazing. This was my second pregnancy and my experience from my first with a different provider was night and day. They are professional, warm and welcoming, and know their stuff in and out. I felt very safe and taken care of in their care and I really loved the way they did things. I was seen by all of the midwives through my pregnancy and was delivered by Gabby and Dr. Wells and had nothing but a positive experience with each and every person. I can't say enough good things about this office and will definitely be visiting them again if we're blessed with a third baby. Thank you all for your care and the easy safe delivery of my baby. read more

Whether it be the ladies at the front desk, the nurses, mid-wives, or Dr Wells himself, every person at this practice is awesome. You never realize how important bedside manner is until something goes wrong, or you receive exceptional care. In my case, I had both. I was lucky enough to delivery with Amanda who couldn't have been more perfect for what I needed. Upon arriving to John Muir, Amanda walked into my room and immediately greeted me with a big hug. She knew I was nervous and was there for me every step of the way. As the day progressed, there were a few unexpected challenges (I had a fever, baby didn't like contractions, baby had trouble breathing once born, etc), and Amanda kept her cool the entire time while finding the best solution for myself and my daughter. I really can't thank Amanda, and the entire staff enough for everything that they did for myself and my daughter while pregnant. read more

This is a long overdue review. Amanda delivered my baby boy in July of 2021. It was a complicated situation, and she was able to keep me, my husband, and my baby calm and healthy, which is all I could ask for. She has excellent bedside manner, and I had a wonderful experience all throughout my pregnancy with Dr. Wells and the rest of his staff as well! I started developing a health condition toward the end of my pregnancy and they were able to diagnose it before it became and issue and moved quickly to make sure both my baby and I remained safe. My only bit of feedback is that I wish there would be more postpartum checkups, as the ACOG recommends that postpartum care be an ongoing process rather than one checkup. However, I can't stress enough what a great experience my family had with Dr. Wells and I can't recommend his office enough. :) read more

This review is long overdue, but I cannot emphasize enough how AMAZING Dr Thompson is! This was my first pregnancy and I can get pretty intense anxiety when it comes to anything medical so I knew I needed an empathetic doctor. I'm SO lucky that I found Dr Thompson! :) He was at Stanford at the time and I was so nervous and anxious at my first appointment. I was in tears through most of it, but Dr Thompson was extremely professional, understanding, patient, and calm throughout. He explained everything thoroughly and made sure I was okay and knew my choices. After, I left feeling relieved that I had an amazing provider on my team. Each appointment after that was smooth and my anxiety and fears lessened. I felt like he understood how I felt and made sure to reassure me accordingly. I'm not sure he knows what an impact that had for the rest of my appointments and pregnancy. He then moved to Walnut Creek with Dr Wells office. It was really easy for my husband and I to decide to switch over to continue being under his care because we couldn't imagine anyone else guiding us through this pregnancy! Dr Wells' office was great, everyone was so nice to us and the nurse was always warm and welcoming. Our baby ended up making his appearance when Dr Wells was on call, and I knew we were in great hands as well! Everything went well and I delivered a healthy baby boy! Both Dr Wells and Dr Thompson checked on us afterward which we appreciated so much. I'm forever grateful to Dr Thompson for guiding me through my pregnancy and making this anxious person feel like a strong, brave, and capable one who could get through it all! Hands down the most incredible doctor I've ever come across. read more

Such a wonderful, friendly and most of all responsive group of practitioners I've ever had. Staff is always friendly and helpful from front desk, to nurses, midwives and of course, Dr. Wells. You feel very well cared for here. Was also a great delivery experience with Dr. Wells delivering my little boy! I plan to stay with this wonderful practice forever for sure. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for some time now. Let me just start off by saying I loved my experience with the entire staff within this practice . The NPs are awesome, monica was amazing although I believe she left the practice . Dr. Wells was nothing short of amazing though. This man, has perfected the art of delivering babies. There were a few times where I didn't think I'd make it to vaginally deliver. I had a cephalic version since my son was breech. Wasn't painful and was brief. He didn't promise he could flip him and noted that he was bigger than desired for one, but he did it and didn't have to force the baby nor stress him out. He always airs on the side of caution and doesn't push things . The technique he used was a lot more hands off than other physicians where they could easily call for an emergent c section. His skill level at the version is unmatched. I've seen many at work and his technique is the best approach I've seen thus far. Let me just say my labor was so serene ! I can't even describe how peaceful it was. My room was calm , all of my medical staff was calm, efficient & respectful. But most importantly it was such a beautiful experience . I can't believe sometimes how easy it was . Just amazing !! Postpartum wise I had such a hard time with postpartum depression and thankfully his office extended me the full 17weeks I had of disability . I know a lot of people don't talk about this, but the intrusive thoughts a woman has postpartum are terrifying . I was able to get counseling and adjust medications I needed to get back to normal and also get off of the meds (just recently at 10 months postpartum) . The postpartum aspect is a huge factor to contributing on why I would recommend this practice to anyone. It's one thing to be delivered safely, but afterwards is honestly where you don't want your ob office to throw you back to working if they don't need to force you to. Understanding and acknowledgement of this is crucial to succeed postpartum. Thank you once again !! read more

I am so pleased with Drs. Wells and Thompson's office. The wait times are short, the appointments are well organized, staff (especially back offices MAs) are friendly, and the providers are all wonderful. I saw Dr. Thompson mostly and he is calm, kind, knowledgeable, and ask open ended questions. Every pregnant person wants to be able to be asked how their feeling and feel like their provider has time to listen. I so appreciated this. I liked being treated like an individual patient, and not like I am a source of business/just another pregnant patient. Dr. Wells delivered my baby seamlessly. Although I had only seen him twice, he made me feel comfortable in the delivery room and remembered the follow up care that I needed postpartum. It's all in the details- that's what I remembered as a patient. Their midwife Amanda is also excellent - answered my after hours questions with details instead of making me feel like I was just one of their many many patients. read more

I want to thank the entire team in Dr Wells' office and the team in John muir labor and delivery room. Because of them, I had a smooth birthing experience. They are very responsive and extremely helpful, especially Dr. Wells and Dr. Thompson. If I have 2nd child, I'll definitely come back. read more

Dr. Wells is one of, if not THE most recommended OB in the Walnut Creek area if you ask any mom! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about his office & staff. Dr. Wells is an exceptional doctor and skilled surgeon, and I appreciate his kindness, honesty and incredible expertise and knowledge. Dr. Wells came to see me in the ER while I was having a miscarriage and spent so much time with me and my husband talking to us and walking us through everything during a very difficult time. I will never forget it. Fast forward 10 months later and he came to the hospital at midnight to perform my c-section when my water broke with my subsequent pregnancy. Everything went well, and my recovery was even better than than my first c-section that was done elsewhere. All of my friends have delivered their babies with him or his midwives/NPs who are just as incredible! Special shout out to Gabbie (midwife/NP) who is just so personable, kind and incredibly smart and Chloe (MA) who is so sweet, knowledgable and always made me feel at ease! read more

I've gone through 2 pregnancies with Dr. Stephen Wells and his team. I just wrapped up my postpartum visit for second baby and left there so happy. I've loved everything about both of my pregnancies working with them. I love that they provide a booklet with so much information, directly from Dr. Stephen Wells. I also love that on the day of delivery, I know who will be doing the delivery because I met with all of the midwives on multiple occasions. Both deliveries were so peaceful and I felt so cared for and prioritized. During my first delivery, Sonya (no longer there), did everything possible to not cut me and so I didn't need anything more than 1 stitch. During second delivery, Amanda (my fave) was able to do the delivery with no tares and it was such a pleasant experience. Both times, Dr. Stephen Wells visited me in my room the next day after delivery to check in on me and see if I had any questions. These were three years apart, and I just felt that he was so consistent in that... it was a pleasant surprise! I feel like my needs were always prioritized and felt 0% pressure to do anything outside of what I intended to do. The office staff is actually so helpful and always felt like they resolved anything I needed quickly... Sandra is the best! Anyway, I just recommended this practice to two of my friends and I wouldn't want to go through another pregnancy anywhere else. read more

Dr. Wells is fantastic! He diagnosed me on my first visit and made a treatment plan immediately. The office is filled with supportive & friendly team members! I would highly recommend Dr. Wells to my friends and family for care. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Wells and his whole staff. From the time I found out I was having twin girls through postpartum care they have been just amazing!! Dr. Wells coached me with care when deciding if I should try for a natural birth or a scheduled c-section and he performed my c-section and I couldn't have been more pleased with my whole experience with him and his his entire office. I hope you are lucky enough to have him as you doctor. read more

Stephen Wells, MD - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came here after reading all wonderful reviews. I'm pregnant and it's my first time so I was very excited. But unfortunately my experience was terrible. 1. I came to my appointment on time, and had to wait 15 minutes to be called. 2. Once I was in the room, nurse checked my weight and blood pressure. She said that nurse practitioner Kourtney will be with me shortly. It took 25 minutes for her to come. She apologized briefly and proceeded with ultrasound. It took her 5 minutes to over everything and I felt like she is in hurry and couldn't ask all my questions. Definitely do not recommend her. Unprofessional and careless read more

I switched to Dr Wells' office from a different provider when I was around 12 weeks pregnant, and I am deeply grateful that I made this decision. I believe this decision was life-changing and if you bear with my wordy review, I will tell you why. To sum it up: Amanda was a true partner and got me and our baby through safely when we ended up having some significant risks. I was (am) an anxious first time mom and I felt like the other provider was rushed and did not actively invest in my health or my baby's. I had the complete opposite experience here. From my very first visit with Amanda, I knew we were in good hands. At my first visit, she saw that I was diagnosed with anxiety and taking medication for it. She also recommended lining up a therapist because postpartum is NOT the time I would want to do that but postpartum IS the time I would likely need it most. I'm not sure why, but her encouragement was the final push I needed to start therapy after years of procrastinating on it, and I believe this was the BEST thing I did for myself before welcoming our son. I know I will be a better mother from this act of self care. So therapy is pretty life-changing, but Amanda also made decisions that ultimately protected my baby and me. Based on COVID exposure, Amanda recommended being extremely cautious and doing extra monitoring starting at week 32. It may be the postpartum hormones, but I feel emotional typing this out because I am so thankful for her caution. My pregnancy was SO EASY - I even started to wonder if those extra appointments were overkill - until it suddenly wasn't. Things started falling apart at week 36. A growth scan showed our son's abdomen measurement had dropped from 65th percentile to 5th percentile since the last scan at week 32. I was quickly diagnosed with the start of IUGR. My blood pressure was also very high. If Amanda hadn't recommended this extra monitoring, I hate to think about what would have happened to our baby because I was measuring normally with the standard fundal height measurements. At 37 weeks on the dot, my blood pressure was still too high and baby boy had to come out. I have to give a shout out to Dr Wells here - we called the office when I had high blood pressure symptoms, and he promptly called us back and sent us straight to labor and delivery. Based on the rest of my birth, I am again so grateful for his quick and decisive direction to keep us safe... We started induction at John Muir and our son wasn't tolerating labor well - his heart rate kept declining during contractions and they had to stop and restart the pitocin. I finally was fully dilated and started pushing - but his heart rate continued its rollercoaster. Amanda quickly got the on call doctor in for another opinion. I asked them point blank if vaginal delivery was going to work and while they encouraged me to try to keep trying and pushing if I wanted to, they noted my narrow pelvis and sub-optimal positioning of the baby. They said that a vacuum *COULD* be an option but they were not even confident in that intervention. This all sounds like bad news but Amanda and Dr Leach (on call doctor) conveyed it so compassionately and full of empathy. They told me no matter what, we were going to have a birthday party soon for our baby boy. That set a beautifully positive tone for what could have been scary. At that point, I chose the c-section route because I didn't like the way our son's heart was struggling with labor. Thank god I did. It turns out he had the cord wrapped around his neck three times. Amanda also confirmed my placenta was partially calcified - which was probably the driver of the IUGR and is something they see in pregnant women who have COVID during pregnancy. Despite all of these scary things for a new mom, our son is completely healthy and I had a great recovery. Shout outs: -Amanda, for being an incredible birth partner. Seriously, this is her calling. Her patience, carefulness, positivity, sense of humor, and support... I will forever be grateful -Dr Leach, for performing an awesome c-section. Might be weird to call a c-section awesome, but my recovery was pretty damn easy and I think that's a testament to Dr Leach's skill. He was also gentle and kind. -Dr Wells, for establishing a practice that has phenomenal providers like Amanda and for also partnering with other doctors like Dr. Leach. If you end up with an unplanned c-section and Dr Wells is unable to make it, you are still in SUCH good hands - and that's because of the foundation Dr Wells has laid with his practice. Also Dr Wells, thank you for sending us to labor and delivery when you did - baby boy clearly needed to come out. That's the end of my novel. A beautiful healthcare experience and I feel like people don't have many of those these days. We will absolutely be back to this practice for future babies (fingers crossed) read more