I will start this review with the most important point which is that Dr. Portmore's experience and…read moremedical intuition saved me from an early death. It sounds rather dramatic, but it is true. Despite not having any noticeable symptoms, I had a very advanced case of heart disease which in the end required a quadruple bypass. My heart disease came to light because Dr. Portmore suggested, based on a history of risk factors, that I get a coronary calcium scan. My score was not good, and subsequent tests revealed significant plaque in my LAD as well as in other coronary arteries. We sometimes hear stories about a guy who seemed very healthy but dropped dead unexpectedly one day while working out in the gym. I was going to be that guy. So, thank you, Dr. Portmore, for your hunch about the possible heart disease. I always found Dr. Portmore to be very agreeable and willing to take time to discuss my medical concerns as much as I wanted. Every doctor has his or her own personality and manner. It depends on your own preferences whether you want someone that is a bit stern or someone that is more on the sweet side, haha. Dr. Portmore is more on the sweet side, I would say. I feel she knows her stuff and I would not hesitate to recommend choosing her as a primary care physician. I've since moved out of the area, but if I had not then Dr. Portmore would certainly still be my go-to physician.

I have been seeing Dr. Portmore for about 5 years now and here is my review of her:…read more 1. Medical knowledge -Dr. Portmore is very knowledgeable and is up to date on everything. I know this because I tend to ask a ton of questions, due to my naturally insatiable curiosity. She is very patient and takes the time to thoroughly and carefully explain procedures and medications you are taking. She also takes the time to get to know each patient so she can implement the proper treatment for each individual. 2. Morals -Honestly, Dr. Portmore is one of the very few doctors out there who really genuinely wants to do the right thing for her patients. She will never prescribe medication without careful and thoughtful review (I greatly respect her for this because it shows responsibility and accountability on her part). She will also tell you her honest and professional opinion about everything that you are going through. If she feels that you need a specialist, she will honestly let you know as well. 3. Wait time -I'm writing about this because I think people need to understand that not every visit is going to be on time. This is the case pretty much anywhere you go. Also, Dr. Portmore has many patients she cares for, and I'm actually glad that she spends quality time with us (instead of rushing through each patient). She is definitely not the type of person to "burn and churn" through her patients of the day. With that being said, I've only had to wait once or twice when she was behind schedule. This is not a common occurrence for me. Conclusion: she is a great and responsible doctor. I completely trust her. She is also just a beautiful human being. Thank you, Dr. Portmore, for always being kind and understanding. I'm a fan! :)

We had one appointment with him for our kid. He prescribed a medication with 0 refills that should…read morebe taken on regular basis. We have been waiting for 4 weeks for him to refill the medication for our kid with no luck. Left him number of voice mails since he never picks up his phone. Still no luck. Extremely disrespectful. Stay away at all costs

Dr Levinson was my inpatient psychiatrist (well, one of them) at Mills. Unlike most other…read moreinvoluntary patients, I very much wanted to be in a hospital because I desperately needed the help - help that I unfortunately didn't get until another hospitalization elsewhere. Dr Levinson made such reckless decisions in my care that he almost got me killed. Dr Levinson had decided on a diagnosis for me before he ever met me. Our first conversation was brief and just him collecting information on my treatment history. He insisted I that I *needed* specific meds that I had tried and done poorly on in the past. Then he didn't see me for a week, came back and told me I'd be discharged the next day - a decision he had reached, again, without speaking to me. Me as well as three consecutive shifts of nurses voiced concerns over the discharge order. (While I was packing to leave, my nurse was literally pleading with his supervisor to not let me walk out the door.) I was sent home without a discharge plan. Right before a long holiday weekend. While acutely suicidal. I credit interventions by my nurses and two other patients on my last night there with keeping me alive that day. I eventually got the help I needed at another hospital, where the treatment team arrived at a different diagnosis and spent a month helping me stabilize before discharging me to a lower level of care.

Wellmind is the absolute worst Mental Health Service Provider you can possibly find. They charge…read moreyou incorrectly, do not apply their own policies consistently, do not even have policies with correct verbiage to support what they try to enforce. On top of that, you will be chastised, insulted, and spoken to like a child by their nasty and condescending employee Laura Beann who has never had a professional conversation in her life and takes her work way too personally. Laura is a compassionless, cold hearted human void of any empathy and is the opposite of someone you want handling your sensitive HIPPA or Mental Health care. Wellmind was a complete waste of time and resources and I wish they had actual honest reviews so I could have avoided this joke of a company entirely.

I highly recommend the services of Dr. Cathrine Reed of Peninsula Mental Health. Notably, she is…read morevery well organized and detailed oriented in her practice. Thus, her notes of office visits and her questions that begin each session are extremely thorough. In addition, she is also cautious and careful as she works with you to determine the best plan for treatment. At all times, Dr. Reed has the patient's needs and concerns in mind. Recognizing the impact of increased environmental stress and other factors, Dr. Reed effectively adjusted and refocused my prescriptions accordingly. Perhaps most notably, Dr. Reed is interested in the whole patient. As such, she takes time to listen and to hear what you feel is happening before she determines a course of action. Dr. Reed has a calm demeanor as well as personal warmth that makes her accessible. At the same time, she upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. She is an excellent choice for someone in need of a psychiatrist. Justin E.

We felt very comfortable with Dr. Vasan the first time we met her. We always knew that she…read moregenuinely cared for our well being. Never did we feel judged or looked down on. I think that is a great quality in a psychiatrist. We've seen a few other psychiatrists in the past and obviously they don't have the same qualities as Dr. Vasan, that is why we are still with her. She went above and beyond her role as a psychiatrist to help us coordinate with other Doctors to get the care we needed. Thank you Dr. Vasan!

I was going through a rough patch and decided it was time to take control (of the things that I…read morecould control). I have struggled to find a safe space where I can be open and honest without feeling judged. I could not be happier with Dr. Vasan!! She is authentic, caring, and non-judgmental - vital to building an honest and trusting relationship. She has been there along my journey to encourage and guide me with a plan that fits my lifestyle and personal goals. I am SO thankful for the results. I feel a sense of accomplishment and control. I appreciate she has been flexible with my schedule. Highly recommend!!!

Dr. Irwin Gootnik, is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California with offices in San Francisco and…read moreMarin County. He is a brilliant doctor who specializes in helping people through difficult times in their lives, whether it's death of a loved one, divorce, conflict with parents and siblings or an inability to reach your professional or personal goals to maximize your self growth. He works one on one with his clients to help them achieve life changing results. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Dr. Gootnick has been enormously helpful to me over many years. He has enabled me to discover what…read morewas standing in my way to success in relationships, family and personal development. It's very hard to diagnose yourself and to do it thoroughly you need someone that understand the human mind including all biochemical aspects. Dr. Gootnick has proven to me that he is exceptional in this area and I strongly recommend him.

I have been meaning to update my review for Dr. Yantis but I have been short on time... That being…read moresaid, I decided to make time today as I was already in the process of reviewing my car repair shop (Quality Tune Up & Car Care Center on S Winchester Blvd). While in the process of updating my review for Dr. Yantis , I actually just learned that Dr. Yantos is a LGBQT owned business! This was so cool to learn as I am a bisexual female myself and I am also writing this review during Gay pride month! I have to say that Dr. Yantis is the best, he's truly a life saver. He's the kind of doctor that will answer your phone calls during his personal time (whether it be when he is out to eat our spending time with his friends) just to ensure that you are getting the proper medical care that you need. This is hugely important to me and I'm forever grateful to Dr. Yantis for this. I know that some doctors aren't available when needed in the fact that Dr. Yantis always makes himself available is just another sign that he puts his patients first and to me that is a sign of a phenomenal doctor. I myself work in the customer service industry, and as such, I always strive to put my patients first because I truly care about them. Due to this, I know first hand that Dr. Yantis truly cares about his patients as well and I know that this is an exceptionally quality to find in a doctor this day and age, so what this means is that Dr. Yantis is truly one step above the rest. As for my treatment, Dr. Yantis is just the best... he has helped me in many ways since I began treatment with him and my life has improved in many ways due to his excellent care. As I've mentioned before, Dr. Yantis even went as far as to research an area of my care that he was not completely familiar with (due to the sheer complexity of my medical situation) beforehand so that he could give me the best treatment possible and that is truly a first for me and something that I will be forever grateful to Dr. Yantis for. With that in mind, the unique treatment plan that Dr. Yantis developed for me has been such an excellent one that I've literally seen my life improve in multiply ways since I began seeing Dr. Yantis. Dr. Yantis is truly such a phenomenal Psychiatrist that I've had nonstop praise for him since I began seeing him and so much so that I continuously tell friends and family how much he's helped me (my mother actually tries to talk me into staying in California due Dr. Yantis, whenever I talk about moving away)... I appreciate Dr. Yantis so much that I've even gone as far as to recommend Dr. Yantis to various friend's and family members who are in need of Psychiatric services as well! Dr. Yantis is such a great Psychiatrist that I find myself reluctant to move from the Bay Area even when faced with the tough decision to do so due to reasons such as the rising cost of rent in this area, and that should say something!

Dr Yantis is wonderful, caring, and very smart! Am so lucky I found him. Highly recommend.read more

He is a great doctor and really takes the time with me. I am not generally very sick but I like his…read morereal world approach to medicine.

Dr. Hernandez is the best…read more Great bedside manner. Patient, listens and does not put you on any medication just for the sake of it.

Dr. Richmond is the best psychiatrist I have ever worked with. I find him compassionate and…read moreknowledgeable--a true professional. His interventions are delivered at the right time and in a manner that I'm able to take them in. I feel respected as a human being. I've worked with him for the past three years and feel that I have progressed. He's been consistent, steady, and reliable. I find his training in psychoanalysis increases the resources he has available in order to help me clearly see my weaknesses. His billing rate is very fair. He's thoughtful with my medications and takes care of my refills quickly. He always returns my calls in a timely manner. I recommend him highly. I feel fortunate that a professor of psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine referred me to Dr. Richmond. I certainly plan to continue having him as my psychiatrist.

I have been continuing seeing Dr Richmond every other week for both psychiatry and psychology. He…read moreand I have been working very well together, reaching one successful milestone after another. I hope to be able to keep seeing Dr Richmond for decades to come.