Dr. Rod is the best. He can diagnose a back issue just by looking at it. I go here for all my chiropractic care.

Dr Rod really helped, improve my posture, and my back health. He made great suggestion suggestions on how to use the foam roller and daily exercises. I have recommended his services to several friends. read more

I rarely ever write Yelp reviews but I felt very compelled to write this one due to my _extremely_ poor experience with Dr. Rod. Yes, his chiropractic skills are decent. But, there is a reason there are so many reviews mentioning fraud on Yelp. If you go to him, it's possible you'll get defrauded and have to deal with collections lowering your credit score or spend weeks dealing calling insurance to correct insurance billing, maybe not. He has all sorts of excuses (see his responses to the Yelp reviews), so you may be in for a ride. I visited him for over half a year for chiropractic services. Prior to visiting him, we both called insurance to verify how much I'd be paying out of pocket. Then, I paid the copay every visit. Months later, I was sent a massive bill for hundreds more of out pocket. After spending hours across several weeks calling insurance, emailing him, and dealing with his contractor billing service, we determined his billing contractor "messed up". A week later, the billing codes were magically fixed after my complaint. Your choice if you want to push your luck with whether or not he plays these games with you :). I personally didn't heed the other Yelp reviews and I really regret it. read more

Rodrigo said i made an appointment w him October 2019, there was NO ONLINE confirmation, NO e-mail confirmation, NO text or call confirmation of an appointment made with him. I always would see Morgana for skin care and I would talk to him in a friendly way in the office but made NO official appointment to work with him. I live off of a very limited income. There was NO email that I missed the appointment, NO call that said i missed the appointment. Next there was NO mail received that i OWED for a bill of $183 dollars. The bill is put into collections April 2020 by TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS. When I ask him about this he has blocked my cellphone number and unfriended me on Facebook. What has happened is unethical. I never even got a bill in the mail for the missed appointment for the $183.... so my credit score dropped by 70 points. I feel heartbroken if anyone who is reading this message can help me I would deeply appreciate it. read more

Doctor Rod is a miracle worker. Besides being friendly and up-beat, he is also a great chiropractor. He is firm and gentle in just the right way and his care got me back on my feet like a teenager several times. read more

WARNING - Please read and be aware.I visited this chiropractor, Dr.Rod, for the first (and only) time in November (2018). I have had other chiropractic work done over the years at other facilities (not related to this one) so I knew what to expect. I explained my issues and Dr. Rod barely asked any follow up questions (red flag 1) nor did he consider getting the x-rays I had done previously (red flag 2). Based on my history, and previous successful adjustments, I knew what to expect. But he immediately jumped into an adjustment that was not only hurried but entirely to aggressive. At one point, I cried out in pain as it felt like my rib cage had been crushed briefly. He said it is perfectly normal (red flag 3) and when he ended the adjustment merely said if I felt I needed more just come back. This is RIDICULOUS! Adjustments for back and neck (as anyone with even a little experience knows) usually takes a few sessions at a minimum. It is not a one-and-done deal. Dr. Rod treated the entire session as a "transaction" with little interest in following up. When I was still in pain a few days later I went to my Primary Care Physician to be examined and he determined I bruised a rib in the session. When I attempted to call Dr. Rod back (twice) I only got a voicemail and no return calls. As it was close to the holidays, I was heading out of town for vacations so did not go in-person to address. Then, nearly 4 months later I get a bill from an agency for the balance due to Dr. Rod. Of course this is after insurance adjustment, but the only option to pay was by check in the mail (red flag 4), which is ridiculous and outdated. Many of us have Health Savings Card accounts we use. So this forced me to go to his office once again and confront him regarding the late billing and the issues I originally had. His attitude was "I never recall any messages, otherwise I would have called back", and even when I presented the statement to him, he kept repeating "I have an agency do all the billings so I don't know what this is for. I will need to call." SERIOUSLY?! You have no records or notes about your visits? THAT IS SUSPECT AND HUGE RED FLAG. Instead of fighting the remaining balance, I paid it in the office and decided to write this review to warn others. DO NOT GO TO THIS CHIROPRACTOR. He is unprofessional, uncaring and irresponsible. Protect your body and avoid Dr. Rod. If Dr. Rod chooses to respond to this review I surely hope he things twice about what he says. The practice billing is antiquated and treatments are detached and undocumented. read more

+ 1 on the terrible business practices of 14th St Chiro. I canceled with notice because I had Covid. When I spoke with him he didn't mention there would be a $50 cancelation fee. 1 year later after no communication, I received a +$200 bill from a collections agency. What is wrong with you?! read more

I went to see "Dr. Rod" for low back pain. I had 3 or 4 times treatments and saw no improvement, so I stopped. His manner was professional but not very warm or gentle. But I would never recommend him to anyone else because of his unethical business practices. He filed the insurance claim to the wrong place and when the claim was denied he billed me for the full amount. I called him and informed him of the proper place to file the claim, but then I got a bill from a collections agency. I checked with the insurance company and they said he never filed the claim. Apparently he has done this with a number of other patients as well. Not nice, Dr. Rod. read more

This is the BEST place for you if you need pain relief, or an adjustment, massage, acupuncture, facial, anything. I RECOMMEND THIS PLACE 110%!!!!! Went in this morning and came out felling like a new person. Please Please Please go see Dr Oliveira. His the BEST! His contracted with HPMG I have Health Net. I already have all my friends and family members making appointments. Thanks Dr. Oliveira your amazing. read more

I would give 5 stars for the treatment because I walked in and could barely move. I couldn't sit, stand from sitting or turn, as my back was killing me. This happens twice a year at least. I live on 17th Street, so figured I would give him a try. After the treatment, and ice (as recommended), I was a new woman. It took about a day, but I had been suffering for weeks, so another day was nothing. The reason he's only getting 3 stars is his billing practices (as I've read in other reviews). I asked him that day what I owed, and he said my insurance covered it. I just changed to Blue Shield of California that year, after 25 years with Kaiser so I trusted him. Two months later I get a notice from a collection agency saying I owed $178 (which I gladly would have paid in office the day of treatment). He DIDN'T EVEN SEND ME A BILL and I was hearing from a collection agency. This sent my credit score plummeting 40-50 points, changing my excellent status (which I have worked diligently for) to very good. I'm not at all happy with him, but did not call to complain. I paid it right away and called the credit bureau to report the issue. read more

UPDATE: This chiropractor will send you to collections no matter what. Even if you cancel your appointment 24 hours prior due to severe pain, he will not acknowledge his own policy and will submit you to collection. He is after easy money. He agreed to remove the case from collections and almost a years later, he submit a higher balance to collections again braking his word. This is to a man of his word. Run away from this guy. I am taking him to court and I am filing a complaint with the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Research better and you'll find other reviews like this. https://www.chiro.ca.gov/consumers/complaint.shtml First review: I would have given ZERO star if that was an option. Dr. Rodrigo Oliveira is the worst chiropractor I have ever meet, unprofessional and irresponsible. He does not care about his patient's health. All what he wants is to take your money. When I was in his office on November 20, 2019, I mentioned a bad pain on my back. It was difficult for me to walk of sleep because of that pain. He said he was the right professional to help me. That was a huge mistake. After the session, I left his office feeling worse than when I arrived. Dr. Rodrigo said I would few some pain after the session, but it would get better the next day. So, my pain only got worse. On November 25, 2019, I got up with a severe pain, so I called my Primary Care Provider and he arranged to see me for exams and x-Ray at the same day. After the x-ray, my PCP advised me to avoid going to chiropractor to my spine injury that was causing the pain. I had a second appointment with Dr. Rodrigo on November 26, so I called to cancel a day before right after the results of my exam and PCP visit. It was 24 hours before when I called to cancel as required by his policy. Dr. Rodrigo was nice and seemed to understand. He said he was cancelling my appointment with no penalty because the circumstances of my health and because I called in advance. However, two months after he harassed me with phone calls and letter with a balance owed. Dr. Rodrigo kept harassing me for months, charging me for the second appointment that he cancelled, even though the appointment was cancelled 24 hours before. I tried to contact him several time, but I was only getting his voice mail. He was never returning my calls. To make it worse, Dr. Rodrigo increased the fee to three times more and sent the balance to a Collection Agency. So, I disputed the fee, of course, sending proof of my appointment with my PCP and the dates of my x-Ray, and also proof of the date when I called to cancel Dr. Rodrigo. He dropped the case, of course, but not before telling me that my PCP did not know what he was doing, suggesting that my doctor, Dr. William Kapla, was not a good doctor. He even suggested I should change my PCP. My back injury would have not gotten worse if Dr. Oliveira had oriented me to see my PCP instead of forcing my spine. Dr. Rodrigo never advised me to see my regular doctor before touching and hurting my back. The most awful part is that he harassed me with balances that I did not owe. He cares less for your health. He is the most cynical and unprofessional "doctor" I've ever met. Check out the other bad reviews and see for yourself the similarities. His responses are nothing else than accusations like if the patients were all scammers and irresponsible. It would be more plausible if Dr. Rodrigo assumed h made a mistake or apologized for his greedy actions. Yes, he is a greedy and unprofessional person who calls himself a "doctor". If you search Yelp, you'll be speechless with the very common bad reviews. read more

Dr. Rod is an amazing chiropractor. I have been visiting his office for a few years now and my review is long overdue. Dr. Rod is a gentle person with an excellent professional disposition. He listens to your issue at hand and addresses the problems in an efficient manner. I leave his office feeling better, more flexible and less tense/stressed after the adjustments. I highly recommend his services; he consistently addresses my physical issues, is honest and upfront about everything (including billing). Thank you Dr. Rod, you're amazing, I will continue to recommend you to my friends and associates with much enthusiasm. read more

TLDR; I was being chased by a collection agency for owing 17th St Chiropractic $178 for services that I did not render and it dropped my credit score by over 100 pts. I tried getting information from Dr. Rod several times over the phone. When I emailed, he finally responded that his billing dept confused me with another patient, and my credit score returned back to normal. ------- I visited Dr. Rod in early 2016 and his methods and practice were great. I would have recommended him to others. However, the one star that I'm rating him is due to his billing practice, which dropped my credit score by over 100 points. In November 2017, I started receiving calls from a collection agency called NCC Business that accused me of owing Dr. Rod $178 for his services. I called Dr. Rod and asked what the issue was because I haven't seen him in over a year and moved across the country. I would've been happy to pay him for any services rendered but I didn't receive any invoices, calls, or emails from his office prior to the call from NCC Business. Dr. Rod said he would ask his billing department to look into it and get back to me. I didn't hear back from him. I continued to get calls from the collection agency about every two weeks, which I ignored because I assumed was a scam. In May 2018, I noticed that my credit score dropped over 100 points. My Experian account stated it's because I owe 17th St Chiropractic $178. Confused, I called the collection agency again, and their rep confirmed that they reported me for failing to pay Dr. Rod for services rendered (though they didn't have details on what the services are specifically). Again, I called Dr. Rod to clarify what the bill is for. He said he would check with the billing department and get back to me within the hour. After he didn't call me back, I tried to call him (no responses) and then I emailed. Dr. Rod responded in email that the $178 was due to a no-show appointment in mid-2017. I explained to him that there's no way that I would have made an appointment since I was living across the country at the time. He then responded and said that his billing department made a mistake and confused me with a patient of a similar name. I immediately emailed NCC Business with the email thread so they can remove the debt statement from my report. Three months later, my credit score is finally back to normal. read more

I saw Dr. Rod over 6 months ago for some basic alignment, and liked his services. He recommended I get orthopedic inserts, and assured me that my insurance covered 100% of the cost of the inserts. So I paid $375, foolishly thinking I'd get that money back again. Six months later--still no refund. Dr. Rod continued to ignore my (very polite) calls for several months. It was only when I paid an unannounced visit to his office that he apologized and asked what he could do to make it right. But he never did. The insurance company denied his appeal, and Dr. Rod refused to give me more than $50. He said I could come in for adjustments and he'd pass along the insurance payments directly to me--but I was leaving the country, and that sounded shady anyway. Anthem is now trying to track him down, since according to them, he owes me the full amount of the inserts. He is also not answering their calls. So if you want a doctor who will take your money and then not answer your calls--let alone your insurance company's--then Dr. Rod is your guy. He's got a cute dog, though. read more

This review is for the insurance/billing, not the actual treatment. I saw Dr. Rod about a month and a half ago and was experiencing some lower back pain. I was also worried about how insurance would cover the costs, and was under the impression by insurance would be accepted here with a minimal copay. I was told that it would be a $100 deduction and then each visit thereafter for a year would be a $15 co-pay. Sounded fair enough, so I went and did it, paid the $100, and then paid the $15 for the next visit I went to. Low and behold I get a bill in the mail for another $60, and when I called to discuss the bill and the insurance/copay situation, was told that the $15 copay didn't fully cover the office visit. I do not like shady business practices like this, and therefore compels me to write this review. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Rod's since he took over the office from Dr Lyttle approximately 8 years ago. He is an amazing chiropractor and has kept me aligned and feeling great. I can recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking expert chiropractic help. read more

Dr Rod accommodated me even though I gave a short notice. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the issues and recovery solutions. He knows what he is doing! I highly recommend him. read more

I have had recurring back pains for about 15 years. Once or twice a year my back goes out and I'm wrecked for a week or so. That time of year rolled around and I was all but immobilized. I went in to see Dr. Rod and was given a logical and through explanation of what was happening with my legs, hips and spine. After one of the worst episodes, having an adjustment from Dr. Rod and a day of bed rest I was back to my normal routine the next day. He was incredibly helpful in figuring out my insurance information ahead of time and letting me know what my copay would be and calling my insurance himself to work it out, incredibly helpful. read more

Dr.Rod is amazing at his craft,he really loves what he does and it shows, in the care that he puts into ensuring that all of your needs are met.He educates you on the best possible way to stretch and strengthen the areas that need it. I came in with severe hip pain,he did a head to to assessment and was the first chiropractor ever to tell that one of my legs was a bit shorter than the other! Explains the hip pain. read more

After 10 years of seeing the same chiropractor in Philly I moved to SF and was fortunate to find Dr. Rod. He is very responsive, caring and knows his stuff. When I had issues with my claims being denied I contacted my insurance and Dr. Rod and got it taken care of. Their seems to be a disconnect with the company he uses for billing. He may want to consider moving to a different billing company if these issues continue. Dr. Rod gets 5 stars from me and the billing company gets 1 star. read more

4 years later I'm still seeing Dr Rod. He's simply the best! Dr Rod is not only super friendly with humans, he's also a winner with my pup!

I've been seeing Dr. Rod for only a couple months now, and the results have been fantastic. I sustained a bad shoulder injury while working out last year. On the advice of my doctor, I went and saw a sports physician, who advised that I have surgery. I thought that was an extreme idea and searched for a second opinion. After working with Dr. Rod for only a short period of time, I've worked my shoulder strength up from about 10% to about 90%. The results speak for themselves. He's also a great guy, fun to talk to, and definitely is extremely knowledgeable about his profession (not to mention, he's saved me thousands of dollars and painful recovery time from not having surgery). He's hands-down one of the best doctors I've ever had. read more

I am seing Dr. Rod since 3 months and he is a magician! He does great treatments to first remove the pain and then treat your condition well. Additionally he is very friendly and responsive. read more

Doctor Rodrigo is great, I went there today in pain and worried about my lower back and neck, he was able to adjust my spine and the pain went away immediately! I've been getting his care for couple of years now and I have to say he's one of the best! read more

I came to Dr. Oliveira with acute pain in my back. I was very impressed by his professionalism. He explained with all kind of details the reason behind my injury and performed a readjustment on my body at his clinic. Just one day after the consultation I already started to notice a huge improvement. He even followed up with me by email to ensure I was doing ok and remind me about the directions he previously mentioned during my visit. Totally recommended! read more

Hello. This guy is dishonest and I would not recommend him. He is on a list of providers covered by Kaiser but Kaiser does not cover him. When he called Kaiser and was told this, he did not inform me of this. He told me I had to pay up front and Kaiser would reimburse me. He knew this to be untrue. When I confronted him, he blatantly lied and was disrespectful. I am so annoyed at his unprofessional behavior and deceit. I would steer clear of him. read more

Dr. Rod is THE BEST! He will change your life! I have never been to a chiro prior and he literally is a magician. Please give all your biz to him! read more

Dr. Rod has been my chiropractor for the last four years, I see him every two weeks. He's helped to keep my body's structural integrity and tuned up. He is truly skilled, knowledgeable, intuitive, professional and friendly. He is flexible with his schedule and responds quickly to phone calls. I switched from my previous chiropractic office when they couldn't identify a painful dislocated rib but Dr. Rod did - right away, and fixed it. I was able to get back to work shortly after his treatment. read more

I think it is amazing that you made the effort to write this long and completely off base response. Perhaps if you would apply the same effort to responding to billing issues, you would receive better reviews. Unbelievable. read more

place is nice and convenient. doc is profesional and knows what he is doing. not the most personable person, a bit robotic in that department. overall I would trust him yo fix whatever a chiropractor is capable of fixing. three stars for the misleading groupon which makes u think u are getting three visits when in actuality it is three adjustments in one session, which is not stated until you pay. something I'd expect in la but not in sf. so I was scammed.I'd normally give a star when I get scammed, yet he does really know his craft so I give him three stars. one for each adjustment. read more

I have visited this office several times since the beginning of this year for back pain and each time I leave, I feel so much better and lighter. I recently re-injured my back and was experiencing severe pain in my tail bone and Dr. Rod was able to see what the problem was and it was instant relief. Since I am a student and sit for hours on end studying and in lecture, I end up putting a lot of strain on my injured back, and I would not consider going to any other chiropractor. Dr. Rod has been professional and knowledgeable through every visit and makes every effort to let me voice my concerns and answer my questions. To the person who said Dr. Rod is dishonest about insurance policies, I believe there must have been a misunderstanding on your end. I accidentally paid upfront for my visit and forgot to ask him to bill it through insurance, and when I emailed him about my mistake, he promptly re-billed my visit through my insurance company and offered to refund me (I opted to keep it for future credit since I know I will be going back). tl;dr Dr. Rod is an amazing chiropractor who really knows what he is doing. I would recommend him to anyone having any sort of chronic pain. read more

So I've been having a desk job and working out for multiple years and naturally I needed some adjustment. First impression of Dr. Rod is that he's a very down to earth guys that definitely knows what he's doing. He assessed me and found that my left leg is shorter than my right because my hips shifted (no wonder I always put my weight on my left). So after the adjustment I'm totally balanced out and actually got a little taller because he loosened and lengthen my joints! read more

Rodrigo is the best!!! I always walk out of there feeling like a million bucks!!! He is highly recommended!!!

Excellent doctor, very sympathetic. Really nice clinic also.

I have been seeing Dr Rod for about 6 weeks due to out of place neck issues and he has totally changed my life. I was in constant pain and now I am back playing with my 4 year old on the floor again.. My wife also went to him due to neck injury from rear end collision and he not only corrected her neck injury but helped a lot with insurance issues. I highly recommend him. read more

Yeah, so one person has a bad day and writes a crappy review. Ignore it. Dr. Rod is excellent. I had my first visit today and, after some aggressive treatment on my back, I was able to stand up for the first time in two weeks without wincing. Felt so good. Can't want for my next appointment to take another step forward. I liked the "vibe" in the small office and his style really works well for me. Check it out. read more

Excellent professional, the clinic is well located as equipped. I recommend to all my friends. while in SF, I will go there without a blink of an eye. read more

I met Dr. Rod at his open house and I was not even sure I needed to get an adjustment -- but I'm so glad I did. He really seriously helped me and an annoying chronic pain I've had in hip and knee was gone for more than a month ... without numerous additional treatments! Would it have helped me to have more adjustments? Yes! Will I? Yes! But I felt the length of time I went pain free just because I happened to get an adjustment was impressive. So I'm going back! read more

Great Chiropractor!!!! My father was a Chiropractor so I know a great adjustment when I have one. Dr. Oliveira is professional, great techinque. Recommend him all the time. read more

Being a new patient (two visits) at 17th Street Chiropractic under Doctor Oliveira's care, I thought that feedback is a necessary part of enhancing bedside manner and trust between the doctor and client. As you can read below, I have listed more than a few compliments, which seemed to be welcomed. However, one email feedback (of the feedback segments listed in reverse order) resulted in me being told not to come back. I will attempt to be objective, as Yelp suggests, but I honestly realize that I am, of course, biased toward my own opinion. Fourth Feedback: Within seconds of my exiting the adjustment room after a nice set of adjustments done by Doctor Oliveira, while I was concerned with paying my bill by pulling out a credit card, a stranger seated near the front desk greeted me by name. I had no idea who he was and how he knew my name. (Doc had told him my name in advance.) My mind was on my payment. When I am in businesses making payments, I focus on the words of the person taking payment, my wallet, my money or credit card, obtaining receipt, and making sure everything is settled well. I believe this to be standard with many people. I have experienced mishaps if I don't pay attention. I try not to interact with anyone else so that I don't lose money, my credit card, get confused, or frustrated. I was congenial with the stranger. He introduced himself as a massage person working within the 17th street center, offering his services. I then made my payment by signing for my card with my fingernail on Doctor Oliveira's phone. The massage person continued speaking to me. The massage person then commented on the philosophical chatter of the mind (in general) and seemingly, yet indirectly, made a comment on my state of mind. To meet a person and have them analyze my state of mind when I first meet them as they advertise/offer their services while I am paying immediately after an adjustment was just too much for me at that vulnerable moment. I firmly believe what I have shared has professional merit. A. The standard introduction where both are told each others' name at the moment of introduction works well so that one doesn't need to think, "Do I know him?" B. for people to wait for me to complete my payment transaction first before engaging in an introduction and the massage person offering his services would have worked better. C. When it comes to orally advertising services, classical understatement works better in my opinion. Let the client initiate curiosity, but don't overwhelm customers engaged in bill pay and don't overwhelm customers with an analysis of what's could be going on in their head. (Respect a stranger's psychological space.) Although Dr. Rod disinvited me, I firmly believe the Doctor and Associates' bedside manner will improve as a result of my feedback. Third Feedback: Dr. Rodrigo Oliveira's "You Tubes" are fun, welcoming, and informative. (Good for him!) I was pleased that the doctor responded well to my feedback about his wonderful "You Tubes", having misspelled a word in his title, "scientic," instead of "scientific". Second Feedback: I was pleased that the doctor took my feedback well about asking him to give me more information just before some of his adjustments. It worked for me, being a new client (two visits), for building trust, which is part of "good bedside" manner, which was greatly appreciated. First Feedback: Doctor pleasantly responded to my emails requesting information before I came in for my first visit. The doctor is quite responsive, handy, and adept with email and electronic gadgetry. Although Dr. Rodrigo Oliveira said that he welcomes constructive criticism, I was surprised that day when my feedback led to him indicate that I not return as a client for his services. This was also a surprise, given that I was not publicly inappropriate (handling my feedback on the phone/by email, but not in public or talking across his front desk in the waiting area). Dr. Rod invited back another customer on Yelp, a customer in a review here on Yelp (you can read it yourself, to whom Dr. Rod responded to on Yelp), who called him an "A*hole" across the Doctor's front desk in the office. Doctor invited him to return "on good behavior", but my feedback warranted not returning...? I had not behaved poorly publicly or across his front desk in front of others in his office, but tried to be diplomatic at the moment with a follow-up call and email. Despite that Dr. Rod has indicated that he no longer wishes to treat me, I am pleased to see the wonderful reviews for him here on Yelp with four and five stars. I agree with many others, that his adjustment techniques are very helpful. I personally witnessed another of his client's health improve. Good on the doctor! His location is great, the office is nice, and his marvelously healthy 14-year old dog (a good reflection on the doctor's techniques and care) cheerfully greets customers. Many happy adjustments to you. read more