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.

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!

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.

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.

For the last 12+ years Dr. Holt, my hepatologist, has been incredibly kind and attentive. He…read morelistens carefully, answers all my questions concerning my liver transplant done in 2013. He and his staff makes me feel at ease throughout my many office visits. I've never felt more comfortable discussing my health concerns. Highly recommend!

If you are reading this Dr. Holt Whaz up?!? But I don't think he will because he is busy seeing…read morepatients. :0)Dr. Holt has been my hepatolgist for the past year. He first saw me while I was in hospital back in 2023. He is a kind and very knowledgeable doctor who reminds me of " Richie Cunningham of Happy Days". :0) I was very scared while in hospital. I didn't have any hope I was going to be listed for a liver transplant since I was turned down the first time due to my lack of social support. I remember speaking with him many times but sadly I can't remember most of our conversations because I was so sick. My heart remembers the kindness and care he showed me. I am forever thankful and grateful to him. He has inspired me to persevere through my darkest moments. It hasn't been easy and I had alot of self doubt ....but I'm still here. This is what a great doctor and human can do ...shine the light upon you in our darkest time. Thank you Dr. Holt you are "UNBELIEVABLE" as EMF said.I do not mean any disrespect to Dr. Holt but this is how I cope; life is too serious and we need reminders to giggle & smile. That's it ...ok bye. @@*-*@@

FIRST THINGS FIRST... She's the ONLY female kidney surgeon at UCSF, can we give credit when due…read more Amazing! I met Dr Bellingham yesterday at my kidney transplant re-evaluation appointment. I arrived at 1245. I had a series of people I was meeting, 1pm kidney doctor, 145pm social worker, then 3pm Dr Bellingham. When I arrived at 1pm, Jen the RN let me know she was so sorry that the Surgeon got called in to do a transplant. That there might be a wait and she won't be here by 3pm and since we came all the way from Stockton.. I figured we wait. It was kinda surreal and cool to think she's doing a transplant as I meet the rest of the team and wait for her. I met Dr Katznelson in person finally, social worker, got labs done. It was already 315 and Jen said we could walk across the street to Sutter hospital cafeteria or somewhere nearby and get a quick bite.. especially since I had my daughter with me. She was getting hungry. So we decided to walk across the street to a "Mel's Kitchen" which I do not recommend. Service from the owner of manager lady.. super rude. Not worth spending my money! Back to Dr Bellingham! She was just amazing. She arrived, apologized for late arrival.. she didn't get to us til 445pm which was totally okay. I mean she was giving another human another chance at life. I can't complain! Just to hear her talk and see her hands and know one day possibly she'll be the one to put a kidney inside of me was inspiring and overwhelming. She gave me a lot of info and answered all my questions. Overall great visit and doctor! I highly recommend her.

She was my surgeon and did a great job. She has a great bedside manner. Although I really don't…read morewant more surgery in my life I was very pleased to have her as my surgeon.

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.

"Did you ever know you that you're my hero? ...I can fly higher than an eagle .For you are the wind…read more beneath my wings. Thank God for you the wind beneath my wings":0) Dr.Mahanty did my hernia repair surgery recently and you Sir are my hero now and forever.:0) Always a ROCK STAR surgeon and human. I will always be grateful & thankful to you Dr.Mahanty for your kindness and grace you have shown to me. Thank you!!!

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Ryan H. Dougherty provides…read morepersonalized, patient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in San Francisco. As a specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Dr. Dougherty takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Dougherty is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

Dr. Wakil was recommended to me by a friend who's husband had cirrhosis. She said he was wonderful,…read moreand I would have to agree. Dr. Wakil was great. My one wish is that, I just wish Dr. Wakil and other doctors at CPMC could recommend alternative treatments, because some of them really do work. My husband had a MELD score of 28, and he was able to get it down to an 8 within 6 months, and I believe this was largely due to alternative treatments he was taking. Dr. Wakil was wonderful and I have recommended him to others. But he did not recommend any alternative therapies, and I believe this is what ultimately enabled my husband to get off every single one of his prescription medications within a year. This is a man who was told (by several doctors, but not Dr. Wakil) that he'd probably have to go on disability, and that his only hope would be to get a transplant. I found over a dozen alternative therapies that are shown to reduce fibrosis in published medical studies. So I really wish the folks at CPMC would recommend some of them. There is one treatment we found that is widely used in Japanese hospitals (the country that is number one in longevity... while America is #38... just be hind Cuba). This treatment has been reported to GREATLY help people who have liver disease... but most doctors don't seem to know about here (though it is recommend by several cardiologists, including the president's cardiologist). I hope that at some point, CPMC will consider using this treatment. It helped my husband considerably. After incorporating this into his regimen, he was able to run a mile in about eight and a half minutes with no training (and the man does not exercise). And again, he is not on a SINGLE medication today. But about Dr. Wakil... the thing I like about him is, in addition to his energetic personality, is that he DID seem to believe the liver has the ability to heal, to some degree. He did not recommend any of the alternative treatments we did, but I do believe he is an expert in his field, and for this reason, I would feel comfortable recommending him to anyone who had liver disease. You should also know, Dr. Wakil is a busy guy, so if you are planning to see him... book an appointment EARLY.

I saw Dr. Wakil right after I was discharged after my liver transplant. I was very scared and felt…read moreoverwhelmed being out of hospital. Sitting in the room nervous; Dr. Wakil came in smiling and beaming at me. He approached me to shake my hand and I could sense the good energy ​emanating from him. He listened and put me at ease. He was able to take away my fear for a bit to let me know I was doing ok. I have never forgotten his generosity and kindness that day. Thank you Dr. Wakil for the great care you gave me .

Dr. Yimam has a wonderful demeanor about her. She seems to truly care about her patients. She is…read moreknowledgeable and does a great job articulating her wealth of information. I hope this review helps someone on their journey of finding the best gastro care out there!

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Kidist K. Yimam provides personalized,…read morepatient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco. As a specialist in Liver Disease/Hepatology, Transplant Hepatology, Dr. Yimam takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Yimam is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

Outstanding doctor--saw her for a colonoscopy and she and her team (all women) were great. I could…read morenot see my previous doctor (Cabansag--also excellent) due to insurance restrictions, so Dr. Lin came highly recommended by my primary care physician. I was very glad to get this recommendation. She was thorough, communicative and receptive to my needs. Her office called me once they got the referral and I was able to schedule my appointment within a week or so. I'll see her again, and oddly (for a colonoscopy)--I'll look forward to it.

I have not heard anything from her or her office as follow up from last week's procedure. She…read morehasn't contacted me with an arrival time or possible preparation for tomorrow's procedure. She has no direct phone number for questions. She is not available via the app. Disappointed.