I was concerned about using East Bay Neurology because of some negative reviews but my experience…read morewith Thuy Nguyen was excellent. She listened, included me in decision making and explained everything. The front desk people were great.

This review is for the lack of care and treatment my 100% disabled veteran husband encountered with…read moreprovider Harpreet Bal at EBN At each visit she provided no options for my husband ! She did insist on repeating the cognitive exam , even though he'd already failed to get above 12 on 3 prior tests and had a long hx with JMH of low scores (she gets xtra compensation for giving these exams ). Not so much as a baby aspirin was prescribed. No therapies , procedures or alternatives were provided ! The worst care possible and irresponsible healthcare IMO. Then we get a certified letter from the doctors at EBN today warning us they will not provide any care or service after April 30, 2026. What care ? What service ? All you did was say 'there is nothing I can do '. But you kept dragging us down to San Ramon to collect your copays and your paycheck from our visits . I sent a email cursing you out. So you threaten me with cutting him off? That's a blessing , not a curse you worthless pos! ! Avoid them at all costs ! The worst part! I thought she was an actual provider. When my husband required a backyard ADU with handicap access , we couldn't get the loan without 2 provider letters stating he was unable to manage his legal, financial and medical affairs . She doesn't have any legal authority to write letters ! None! We wasted 3 yrs with this inadequate provider with no licensure to issue statements of fact on my husbands medical condition! Complete and utter irresponsibility and misrepresented her authority from the beginning. We thought she had licensure. Avoid them at all costs

Diablo Valley Neurology Medical Group joined BASS in 2019, although they are still located off of…read moreTaylor Blvd at Norse Drive in Pleasant Hill, in a multi-story office building that also houses other medical tenants. When it was still DVNMG, I was referred to an amazing MD, Dr. Brad Volpi, who was compassionate, kind, and responsive -- a seasoned MD. Thanks to Dr. Volpi's recommended vitamin supplements, rather than medication, I finally found relief from my daily migraines! Who knew that allopathic medical professionals also advocate for naturopathic remedies?! Since Dr. Volpi's retirement in 2018, I had to select a new MD for a follow up, so I chose Dr. Robert Algar. Dr. Algar is knowledgable, respectful, and thorough. It's impressive how he immediately dictates his notes into a microphone during the appointment, so that he does not miss any information. The staff are professional, polite, and efficient. They are always great on the phone, during check in, and at check out. I have never felt like I'm just another patient to staff; the treatment has been respectful and personalized. I appreciate that there is a separate door at reception to go into appointments, and a separate door to depart after your appointment, which leads you straight to the elevators. The billing department has also been helpful and quick to resolve billing needs. The building has a large private parking lot with over 200 spaces, including multiple disabled parking spots near the building's front doors. Another plus is a drop off area directly at the front doors for patients who are in wheelchairs or who need to be dropped off by a special service.

De. decant is very great. I have had balance issues for the last couple years. He checked my…read morereflexes, my motor senses, and more. He made extensive notes and listened to my symptoms. The office staff was friendly to me and everyone definitely made the experience worth everything!

Great physician. Takes his time in appointments and very friendly. Appointment on time and…read moreefficient.

Dr. Massa has been my neurologist since about March 2020. He is personable and detailed. I require…read moreBOTOX injections around my eye and on my eyelid. Not everyone is comfortable doing that. He does a great job and I'll continue to see him.

Dr. Medynski goes above and beyond for her patients and truly listens to their concerns. She is…read morekind and compassionate and will work to find ways to meet your needs. She is extremely smart and very well educated. I have been seeing her for a few years now for horrible TMJ and she has been an absolute godsend. Before finding Dr. Medynski I had seen other doctors for jaw issues and she is hands down the best. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

I've been a patient of Dr. Denielle Medynski for many years & am so grateful to her and her staff…read morefor their excellent, impeccable, kind, professional, conscientious & very skilled care. Dr. Medynski is an expert in TMD, facial pain and headaches. Her care has been so helpful to me & I sleep better at night knowing that she is my provider. She is not only an exceptional doctor; but, an exceptional human being who truly cares for her patients. This is much of what is missing in medicine these days. Her ability to maintain excellence professionally, combined with being authentically sincere and caring produces healing on many levels. All of these qualities combined with years of experience hone a persons profession from being not just a science; but rather, evolves it into an art form-- the pieces de resistance. My sincere thanks to Dr. Medynski and staff. Renee

Dr Chen has good bedside manner and he has been helpful in getting me to therapy. However, staff is…read morea different type. They were, I thought supposed to call you and remind you of your appointment. I only knew or was reminded of my appointment due to looking on my JM chart. I called the office and was told they do reminders. I still haven't received one.Dr Chen referred me to his nurse (maybe) or assistant in the office to find physical therapy and I was told I "needed to call my insurance company to find a physical therapist". My insurance company had to get involved to get treatment.

dr. Chen, keeps you in waiting area for 1/2 hour, then brings you into room for another 1/2 wait…read morethen writes he has been with you in discussion of case for over 30 min. stating what was never discussed. charging insurance $$$$$. Not for me. His staff was attentive and caring. Dr. Chen another experience

It appears that Dr Counelis is a specialist who makes a diagnosis, often in an emergency situation,…read moreperforms surgery, and hands off the patient for post op treatment. He calls his office Bay Area Neurosciences, but that is him and an administrative assistant. I have little reason to question his technical competence. But he does not make post op rounds and his office does not answer messages or respond to any inquiries, such as a request for a referral for physical therapy. At least he did not in our case. If you get him when he is on duty when you go into the ER for a back problem, good luck. Aside from that, I would recommend finding a specialist who makes the time to manage your case.

This review is for poor office communication only. We haven't had the opportunity to speak with or…read moremeet Dr. Counelis because of the "gate keeper" system of front office communication. Between my family and myself, we have left 5 urgent messages over the course of the week, and not one of them was returned. There's a saying in healthcare, "time is tissue". When people seek out specialists for life-threatening issues, time is of the essence. I'm very disappointed in Dr. Counelis' office's lack of recognition of that.

Both of my daughters were (shockingly) diagnosed with epilepsy. Absence Seizures to be exact. To…read moresay I was floored, confused, shocked and devastated is an understatement. We were referred to Diablo Valley Child Neurology and were given an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner Dawn Saborit. At first I was a little nervous about seeing the NP and not Dr. Brown, but I had nothing to fear. Dawn is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and if she's not 100% sure of something (and no one, not even Doctors always are) she always confers with Dr. Brown to get a second opinion. She has a wonderful bedside manner. My girls love and trust her and so do I. She is very available to us and returns calls promptly. Aussie at the front is wonderful too. The girls always give her hugs and love to get their stamps at the end of the appointment. While I wish we didn't have a need to go to Diablo Valley Child Neurology, I'm glad they are here and are able to provide excellent care for my daughters.

I received a referral to Dr. Hecht for my daughter, but scheduling has been such a nightmare that…read moreI'm not sure we'll ever actually see him. My husband scheduled our first two appointments as requested, one for just his husband and me and the other for my daughter. The office had to cancel the one for my husband and me, and that's where the problems started. Apparently, their scheduling system will only let them schedule appointments in predetermined pairs. They gave us dates that would work, but since they were in separate pairs, we couldn't schedule them. After a few of these options wouldn't work due to other appointments we already had scheduled, my husband was put on hold. He hung up when it seemed obvious they weren't going to get back to them. The receptionist was never able to explain why these appointments had to be in these predetermined pairs. My husband was told the appointments needed to be a minimum of 10 days apart, but since no appointments offered were, including the initial ones we were given, met that criteria, I can't see how that's the case.

Dr Sue is a-mazing. She is extremely thorough, excellent listener and incorporates your approach to…read moreyour own health into consideration when making recommendations. She gives you informed options rather than dictating what she thinks you need. She is truly a fabulous partner in meeting your health care needs. She has a very established practice so best of luck getting in. I am moving out of the area and am going to sorely miss her!

Belma Sadikovic, MD - Medical Director - Direct Neurology…read more Dr. Sadikovic is a very caring, knowledgeable and detail doctor. My husband had the great fortune to see her the first day of operation at her new office. We are very impressed with her. My husband is a very detail oriented person. He has been very disappointed with his previous neurologist and he is so satisfied with his first visit with Dr. Sadikovic . We found out a whole lot more from her and is very please. She is very patient, honest and explained everything in detail. We are hoping she will guide my husband down the road to good health. I have no doubt that she will. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Direct Neurology is an independent neurology practice providing expert, relationship-based…read morespecialty care through a membership model focused on proactive, long-term brain health. Care emphasizes empathy, careful listening, and taking the time to understand each patient’s full medical history, goals, and life context. We provide comprehensive neurology care for stroke, dementia, seizures, movement disorders, headaches, peripheral neuropathy, and other neurological conditions. The membership model supports unhurried visits, early detection, thoughtful guidance, and ongoing monitoring—allowing for a trusted physician–patient partnership focused on prevention, continuity, and long-term wellbeing.