Dr. Dean is consistently on time, extremely compassionate, an excellent listener and open to my…read morefeelings on how we should treat my disease. He is also extremely responsive to my emails, either personally answering them or asking his nurse to call with more detailed instructions. What you don't get from Dr. Dean is a cold, clinical approach to healthcare. His staff are all equally caring. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Today is my third b/day after my pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Bluntly, I should be dead by now as…read moreper my doctor's guesstimate! He's not always right....right? In fact, quite the contrary, as I am still very much alive and kicking butt! This thanksgiving season affords me a chance to reflect and be thankful for how incredibly lucky I am pitted against cancer's one-sided odds. The year 2020 has been lousy on so many levels primarily with Covid 19 running rampant causing widespread unemployment, hardships and deaths. Today, while having a chemo pump removed from my chest, my mind drifted back to the St. Joseph Cancer Center - the facility, the oncology team, the medical support group and how these interacted to elevate my mind and spirits. I usually don't write an update of a previous review unless the situation warrants it. Well, nothing much has changed really as far as the facility goes. The Cancer Center remains top notch, a well-equipped state-of-the-art facility for cancer treatment second to none in the Santa Rosa area. The infusion room, which is the star setup for chemotherapy, is spotlessly clean and recliners regularly sanitized after every patient. The seats still look brand new and comfy as ever. Maybe because I have been a frequent and regular customer, the charge nurse always try to accommodate me by assigning me a private room in case shit happens during chemo. (No pun intended). I appreciated the privacy when I need it most! The head oncologist, Dr. Anderson, is still the best. He has a smart doctor's "sixth" sense to orchestrate his next move with all kinds of alternative treatments up his sleeves. A friend recently passed from cancer and I commented he wasn't lucky to have Dr. Anderson, which he humbly replied: " There were times when nothing worked". Today, I am undergoing a second round of chemo with a new regimen of drugs. He is alert to notice I acquired a resistance to the old. The RNs in the infusion room has however seen quite a few turnovers but this is only to be expected with traveling nurses. The old RNs are still around with Michelle and Maria the stalwarts. In spite of the meticulous attention I get, not everyday is hunky dory. I have my good days and bad. On a good day, I have a tremendous appetite for lobsters, abalone, sushi and the likes. On a bad day, I feel like hanging myself except I couldn't find a rope! This was when the social worker (Tonia) helped with her encouraging words and together with a prescription of a "happy" pill from the doctor. Now I am content just to read about "How to hang yourself for Dummies" and hang in there both literally and figuratively for my family and friends. The St. Joseph Cancer Center, God forbid, is still highly recommended hands down.

My son has brain cancer and has been under the care of Dr. Lee for his chemo treatments. We have…read morefound Dr. Lee to be kind, gentle, honest, and friendly, forthcoming with detailed information and never condescending. We are very grateful for his excellent care. My only complaint is that the communication system is outdated, hard to get through by phone, with no online system whereby patients can receive messages, review test results, and communicate directly with their doctor...I hope that is coming soon.

Dr Dimaano is the most compassionate surgeon I've ever met. At each appointment, she sits with me…read moreto answer any and all questions I have, I never feel rushed out of the appointment. I'm so grateful to her and my plastic surgeon for removing my tumors and leaving my body as good as possible. I was scared I would look like Frankenstein after all of these surgeries, but while I'm still going through it, that fear has faded away.

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This doctor is the worst doctor in my 70+ years of medical care. He does not care about his…read morepatients and didn't even read my husbands chart before he started Chemo therapy. My husband ended up in the emergency room (by direction of on call doctors) twice after his treatments. He won't give him anything for pain because he "didn't want to get in trouble with the government" 5 mg of Norco a day was not refilled! He said if I didn't like it I can "just get another doctor" my husband has stage 4 pancreatic cancer which has spread to his liver. This doctor is an embarrassment to the medical profession. Adding stress and pain to patients (and family) while the worst is happening. He never followed up and said he didn't have to explain his reasons. I was not rude to him and did not deserve the poor treatment. He is just who he is. Avoid this sadist at all costs!

Treats his patients like a number. Recommended a chemo pill that was not for my type of cancer. Did…read morenot give me good data on deciding which endocrine therapy to choose. So glad I got a second opinion. Not only did I find out the chemo pill he wanted me to take was not for my cancer type, but there is also a blood test I could take to help me decide which endocrine therapy option was the best for me.

Dr. Peralta was very personable and she relieved my fears at a terrifying time. She answered all my…read morequestions, and my surgery went exactly as she said.

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WOW!! This Dr is phenomenal!!!! We missed our apt so he zoomed us-he's so NORMAL! He speaks like a…read moreregular guy. He explains everything! He's caring, kind, and probably the best in his field. We're so thankful he's our doctor

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I am not clear why the same business has two Yelp profiles so I'm posting again: A family member of…read moremine was diagnosed with cancer, and while researching treatment options, I came across Infuze MD. After a brief call with an employee named Paolo, who spoke positively about the clinic, I shared the information with my relative. In hindsight, I realize that in my desperation, I may have overlooked warning signs. At the time, I did not realize Paolo is not a medical professional, even though he was the first person discussing treatment options. The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Nilda Agnes Abellera, who is board-certified in PEDIATRICS but whose clinic advertises integrative medicine. My relative traveled from out of state to begin what was described as an "intensive" 20-day cancer program. According to her account, the first three days did not feel intensive. She reported that infusion rates appeared slowed, staff could not explain the scientific basis for some treatments, and the doctor missed a planned medication review. She also observed what she believed was dried blood on a chair and described an IV bag fully draining while the needle was in place, which worried her. On October 9, 2025, she said her care was terminated immediately after raising concerns, without timely written notice, referrals, or arrangements to ensure access to medical care until she could establish care elsewhere. Referrals were only provided after I contacted the clinic. This abrupt termination caused a delay of over a month in her treatment and worsened her PTSD symptoms. She also tried to obtain her medical records multiple ways. On October 10, she requested them in person but was denied. She also submitted a written request and used the clinic's online inquiry form. As of this writing--52 days later--she has not received her complete records. When I called the clinic, Paolo was tense and dismissive, and I could not speak directly with Dr. Abellera. Given the situation, I became concerned about whether proper procedures were followed and intended to file a complaint with the Medical Board of California. Additional observations and concerns (personal experience): Family-run structure: The clinic is owned by Dr. Abellera. Paolo appears to manage many aspects, and another family member may also work there. This raised questions about oversight and role clarity. Online reviews: Of 32 Google reviews, 5 were five-star without details. Only one mentioned "cancer," making it hard to evaluate patient experiences compared with other clinics with hundreds of detailed reviews. Difficulty communicating with the physician: My relative and I tried to speak directly with Dr. Abellera; she did not speak with me, and my relative felt the doctor was unwilling to address her concerns. This lack of communication was alarming given her serious diagnosis. Cost vs. expectations: The program cost approximately $1,800 per day. Based on my relative's experience, the services did not match the program description. Others may feel differently, but this was our impression. Social media promotion: Paolo participates in Facebook groups promoting the clinic without identifying himself as an employee, which seemed misleading. I have included a screenshot for reference. In more than a decade in healthcare, I have never witnessed a more concerning divergence from a physician's duty to do no harm: terminating care without notice, effectively leaving my relative without immediate, comparable care options while facing life-threatening cancer.

Got in and out without much trouble. They did a basic review of my condition and made sure to talk…read moreabout things I should look out for. The assistant was helpful and made the process easier. It wasn't anything fancy but I felt like it was handled right.