In looking for a rheumatologist in the Palo Alto Medical Foundation network, Dr Kuzis had the soonest availability, so I was able to consult with her two days after my initial phone inquiry.
Dr Kuzis' assistant saw me first to get a general idea of what prompted my visit before seeing me. I found Dr Kuzis a patient listener, with polite bedside manner.
In selecting a doctor/specialist, I recall research articles that recommend physicians who have between 5-15 years of experience (since residency/fellowship), with this being an ideal range between adequate experience, while still being 'young' enough to be aware of novel treatment options as are invented. From this perspective, I found Dr Kuzis may not have been familiar with the more current treatment techniques I described to her for my ailments. Nonetheless, Dr Kuzis spent generous time during the physical exam and addressing my various concerns, for which I am grateful.
In assigning a panel of blood tests, I found the lab down the hall to be of great convenience. Dr Kuzis called me two days later (Friday after 5pm!) to share with me the results of the testing, for which I am also very grateful.
Overall, for more routine diagnostics and ailments, Dr Kuzis is undoubtedly a doctor I would re-visit, but for borderline complex cases (where state-of-the-art treatment options are available), I might consider an alternate practitioner. read more