Dr Manaku is a gem - a great problem solver who is also very personable and a good communicator. I…read morehave a very unusual chronic auto immune system disease that can be perplexing and very 'non-textbook'. While I have 10 specialists, it is Dr Manaku I turn to get an overall picture and understanding of my medical issues. She is also surprisingly 'available' - most of my doctors take months to get an appointment with, but I can usually see Dr Manaku in a few days. And no long waiting room camp outs because she's generally 'on time'. Amazing to find this caliber of care in today's medical world.

When I moved to the East Bay, I was reluctant about leaving my primary physician. What great…read morefortune that Melanie Manaku was recommended. She's thorough, thoughtful, patient and highly knowledgeable. When I'm describing or questioning, she gives me her full attention... and respect. And it helps greatly that she has a sense of humor!

she really cares about her patients. she's also bright and will help you dig to find the help you…read moreneed if she can't provide it.

My experience with Dr. Womack-Batzdorf ultimately met my practical needs, but it was not one that I…read moreregard positively. She appears to be knowledgeable and competent, and I believe her initial clinical impressions of my symptoms may very well have been accurate. She also ordered the lab work I requested, which I appreciated. However, what stayed with me most was not the medical advice itself, but how I felt during the interaction. I left feeling patronized, judged, and disappointed by what I experienced as a lack of empathy and consideration in her tone and demeanor. There is nothing wrong with being direct, and I understand that physicians may disagree with a patient's own interpretation of their symptoms. But those conversations can still be handled with warmth, curiosity, and compassion--especially in a primary care setting where patients often arrive feeling vulnerable or anxious. My impression was that the communication style lacked that sense of empathy. Rather than leaving the appointment feeling informed and supported, I left feeling emotionally deflated and without any particularly meaningful insight beyond having my requested lab work ordered. I don't believe Dr. Womack-Batzdorf is a bad doctor or a bad person. She may simply have a communication style that works better for some patients than others. For me, though, the interaction left me feeling unheard and emotionally sensitive at a time when I was seeking both medical guidance and compassionate care.

Sarah is the best PCP I've ever had, and it's not close. She came highly recommended by a colleague…read moreat work, and I have since recommended her to many others. I have a complicated medical history spread among many doctors, and Sarah quickly became the nerve center of my network of care. I sent her all my records and updated her on everything that was happening, and I was able to trust her to be the one looking at the big picture of my health. I think this is what primary care is actually supposed to be like! As a doctor, Sarah has many qualities that built my trust. She treated me like an adult, listening thoughtfully, explaining issues at the right level of detail, giving me both her recommendation and the information I needed to decide for myself. She stays up to date on the latest science and gives evidence-based advice. She's not afraid to say when she doesn't know something offhand, and quickly follows up with expert research. She has a great network of specialists and referred me to a number of excellent practitioners. On lifestyle issues, she struck a good balance between meeting me where I was, and giving me a push to take care of myself better. And on sensitive topics, her calm, straightforward, non-judgmental demeanor made me feel comfortable. Working with Sarah has had a major long-term positive impact on my health and quality of life. Strongly recommend.

I'm a 50-something woman and Sarah Dobro has been the best primary care doctor I've ever had…read more She's so smart and she listens. She asks questions I hadn't thought of. She's willing to patiently experiment with solutions. She genuinely made my life better. Can't recommend her enough.

Dr. Ross is a good human who genuinely cares about your well being and happens to be a great…read morephysician. I have been seeing him for 15 years and feel that he provides great care with sound clinical judgement. Not to mention, he's got a great sense of humor which always helps me relax! I would absolutely recommend him.

Dr. Ross is the finest physician of whom I've been a patient. He's been my doctor since the early…read more90's. He is patient, sympathetic, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable, caring, and highly skilled. Moreover, he employs a terrific sense of humor and is extremely articulate. He can be extremely succinct in explaining medical terms, conditions, diagnosis, prognosis, etc. to the lay person. Not once has his insights or advice been off the mark...not once ! The quality of his expertise and care are above 5-stars and he is terrific at following through. Dr. Ross employs a supremely efficient and experienced office staff; all of whom are truly on the ball. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

I was looking for a dr who would give me a treatment for what I thought was shin splints while I…read morewas visiting town en route to traveling abroad for a few months (ie needing to not feel pain in my legs when I walk). I went to Dr Hana because of these great reviews on yelp, and because I wanted to see someone who had the expertise of a medical doctor but wasn't attached to western medicine and had a holistic understanding of the body. He very much lived up to the praise that's here on yelp - he is a very attentive, gentle and caring doctor who really wants to understand the whole picture, not look for a quick fix. Unfortunately his prognosis for me didn't have a quick fix for it, and that was upsetting/frustrating for me, but it wasn't his fault and it was ultimately really helpful information for me. But as we were talking about what I should do to work to strengthen the parts of my body that are causing the pain in my legs, he was very aware that I didn't feel satisfied with his answer or that I wasn't sure I was going to get better and he stayed next to me talking it through, he didn't leave after he gave me the answer (that I had a good amount of long-term work to do) to leave me to figure it out on my own. I found that level of care to be pretty unprecedented. He also listened as I was a little angsty talking about what treatments I was hoping to get and after listening gave me some samples of remedies that were up the alley of what I was hoping for, even though it wasn't the long term solution. That level of care and flexibility is really rare. I really trust him and trust is the #1 thing for me with getting support from medical providers/healers. He'll definitely be the one I go to if I'm in town again and dealing with a body issue. Also the nurse who works the front desk (I forget her name!) was very helpful and kind as well!

My mom and my aunt have been going to this holistic doctor's office. they really care for patients…read moreand offer acupuncture and many different classes. The Staff are always friendly and the place is always clean and never have to wait when you have an appointment, they take you right in. for looking for more than just a primary care doctors office this is the place.

I saw Dr. Demott at a health clinic in Berkeley. She was an hour late (after I had already waited…read morean hour and a half just to get into the waiting room), she didn't apologize for the wait or introduce herself at all to me. She didn't state her credentials. She talked over me several times when I was answering her questions, she was incredibly slow, she did not ask for permission or give a warning before touching my body physically, and she did not do anything professional at the very end. She asked the same question multiple times to me. I do not recommend. If I see her again, I am leaving the room.

I agree with Chloe B. that the effeciency and responsiveness of Dr. DeMott's office could use a…read more"bit" of improvement. Frustrating yes, but I wouldn't call them incompetent or dishonest however. I have had no problems with billing through at least 3 insurance coverages since I have been with Dr. DeMott. I enjoy my time with Dr. Demott when I come in for my annual check-up. And her referrals have worked out very well for me. So....4 Stars for the Deborah and 2 stars for the Office.

I have been going to one of the doctors in this practice for well over ten years. I have had…read moresuperlative care. My doctor responds quickly to messages and spends an adequate amount of time with me to address any issues that come up. Because of the current climate in medical care, this group has now become affiliated with a larger group. The only difference I noticed in the quality of care was a nicer office!

I've been a patient at this practice for at least 10 years. As have several friends…read more Extraordinary docs. Responsive, compassionate, prompt in replies. The office staff has some issues but not terrible. And generally just fine. The doctors, not just mine, have gone above and beyond. I cannot imagine a better medical practice or physicians.

Partnering with a new doc can be intimidating but I had a great first meeting with Dr London today…read more I get the impression that he is genuinely concerned about the health of his patients and thorough in his exams. He's friendly and easy to talk to. I did not feel rushed and he took time asking lots of questions about my health history. I came in for some cold symptoms and he took the time analyze my health history and suggest an additional test to rule out any escalation in my heart condition and talked to me about the results immediately. All of this is exactly what you should expect from a great doctor. What a relief to have found one in Berkeley. Also, re One Medical, this is my first experience...I love that I was able to schedule online and everything was on time and everyone in the practice seemed sensitive to my schedule and so friendly.

Dr. London's a great general practitioner, who seems to care deeply for his patients' well-being…read more The OneMedical office is run smoothly by courteous and professional staff. Even as I live in San Jose now, because of this competence I willingly drive up to Berkeley to see Dr. London.

Now that I'm finally "at that age" - older dude that is becoming slightly battle worn after several…read morelate-life knee surgeries - I couldn't be more blessed to have found Dr. Beale. PCPs in general are a challenge to find in my area, and thankfully she "appeared" just at the right time. I've hit have period where symptoms and remedies can interact, overlap and confuse and Dr. Beale is a star for identifying cause and untangling treatment and drug interactions. Upbeat, proactive and positive, I'm confident I've found a partner for the third chapter in my life.

I started seeing Dr. Beal as my primary care physician earlier this year after switching insurance…read morein February. I was dealing with several new medical diagnoses at the time--which is never ideal when transitioning to a new doctor--but Dr. Beal has been absolutely incredible. This is my first experience with a provider outside of Kaiser, and I can honestly say I've never felt so heard or understood by a doctor. I used to think the doctors on TV who really get to know their patients were fictional--but not with Dr. Beal! She takes her time, never rushes appointments, and genuinely listens. She encourages questions and never makes me feel silly for asking anything, no matter how basic it might seem. Dr. Beal is working with me to build a care plan that actually fits me--not a one-size-fits-all solution. I'm honestly so thankful that I had to leave Kaiser, because it led me to her. Highly recommend!