All you need to know is that Dr. Depala is legend!…read more Well regarded in the medical community in Sonoma, Marin and San Francisco counties. No matter who we meet in the pediatric medical community, they all recommended and greatly respect this doctor. Can't go wrong.

Yes I agree, De Pala is awesome. I only think that if the office staff refuse to answer the phone…read moreand then turn me away when I walk in. They actually lied saying they didn't have the equipment, because as DOCTOR lindergen put it it was almost 5 o'clock. It doesn't do me much good if the doctor is great, if I can never get in to see him. When it comes to my kids' safety and on that instance life or death situation, I need more than just OK service. I was so Irate when i left there that day you have no idea. I'm still upset just thinking about it. They have to do better. I've had several other times when Dr Depala said, " Oh the staff should have never given you that advice that was completely wrong." And never see Dr Lindergren she herself has given me the wrong antibiotics and horrible advice on numerous occasions. She also once told me to get some backbone in my voice when I complained of feeling overwhelmed with two kids. Which proves she doesn't know me at all. She never remembers that I've been sick, and in and out of the hospital the last year. (my old dr used to always ask how we were doing. It may may sound selffish but is acually important info when treating the child to know how the parent ar dealing with a new phase, ect.) She never even remembers anything about my kids, never knows theirs names, or even reads the chart before opening her mouth.

I went in for a 2:45 appointment on 10/13 with my children who were very sick…read more The receptionist mentioned they did not take Medical or Partnership Health Plan when we arrived. That was fine with me, I would just pay out of pocket as we were already there for the appointment. The receptionist (light, short curly hair) wearing a pink shirt stated that she isn't supposed to be doing this. Doing what exactly? Accepting patients who were paying out of pocket? We promptly walked out after seeing her attitude toward us. She was extremely rude and condescending. Faye S. Lundergan, do yourself a favor and hire a receptionist who actually likes their job. Otherwise, I am pretty sure you will be out of business soon with this treatment toward families. Quick summary: -This office does NOT accept Medical or Partnership -This office does NOT accept patients paying out of pocket... -Receptionist is VERY rude There are better pediatricians in Petaluma so I recommend not coming here.

Dr. Faye and her staff are extremely caring. She is available and really hopes to see my child…read morethrive. She gives practical advice. It is really comforting to know we have a wonderful pediatrician like Dr. Faye in Petaluma.

Very negative experience. Quoted $350 for the exam (2x going rate) food allergy test ($225) 3…read moreoverpriced otc meds total $710!!! She wanted to charge me an addtl chg of $165 to review the test results (all negative) at another appointment. She did agree to send me the results instead. Negative demeanor and unhealthy persona.

I've been seeing Dr. Thyr for over a decade as my primary care physician and absolutely love the…read morepersonal attention and thoughtfulness of her practice. Having full one-hour checkups makes for a more thorough health review and I really appreciate how she writes everything down and hands you a print out of the treatment plan so you don't have to memorize what's been said. You can tell she really cares about her patients. Her staff has always been super friendly and helpful, assisting with insurance questions and being a warm welcome when you walk in the door.

For the past two years, our children have been under Dr. Ashley's care, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful. She is kind, compassionate, incredibly responsive, and brings so much energy and warmth to every interaction. There have been multiple occasions when one of our children have shown signs of an ear infection late at night, and she responded promptly, saw them to make an accurate diagnosis, and made sure they received the treatment they needed as soon as possible. Whenever my kids feel anxious about an appointment, she is able to calm their fears, make them feel safe, and even turn the visit into a positive experience. I especially appreciate how thoroughly she explains medical concerns in a way that's easy to understand. She takes the time to answer questions and listens to my concerns. I always feel heard, respected, and confident in the care my children receive. We are so grateful to have found Dr. Ashley and highly recommend her!

Found Dr. Ashley when I was looking for a pediatrician to pierce my daughter's ears. We did a home…read morevisit and the process was extremely smooth. Dr. Ashley is very friendly and she took her time with the markings and made sure everyone was satisfied with it. The actual piercing itself was so quick and she got the position exactly as marked! The fact that we were at the comfort of our home was so important for us. Highly recommend Dr. Ashley!

Always great service and good care, couldn't ask anything more from my primary. Ease of scheduling…read moreappointments and in house lab work is awesome

I am incredibly grateful to have Dr. Ward as my PCP, she truly exemplifies what excellent…read morehealthcare should be. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely cares for my health. What sets her apart is the strong focus on prevention--taking the time to educate, offering thoughtful guidance, and anticipate potential issues. She consistently goes above and beyond, never rushing and always making me feel heard and supported.

It's one of my biggest regrets as a mom. I actually have nightmares about trusting these people…read moreunfortunately. 2 stars because they were nice but we felt like everything was standard procedures even on serious issues. Then you have to demand attention or find someone else. I still feel sick to my stomach thinking that I brought my child here. Trust your instincts as a parent.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Branco and the entire team at Tamalpais Pediatrics to care…read morefor our two kids. They educate us about best practices for feeding, sleeping, general well-being, and sickness, which start at the hospital when they are born and continue throughout their childhood. They have two wonderful lactation consultants, Cherie and Brenda, who provide in-office care to parents needing extra guidance along their breastfeeding/pumping journey. The level of care that they provide is next level. You can tell that everyone at their office truly cares about the health and well-being of your children above anything else. When our kids are sick over the weekend or after hours, they always have someone on call to guide us on what to do. If you want the best care for your children, we highly recommend Tamalpais Pediatrics!!

I know people don't often review medical practitioners on Yelp but, heck, I think they should!…read more I had my first baby just recently, and being relatively new to the area, I was really shooting in the dark when it came to selecting a Pediatrician. I attended Sutter's "Meet the Pediatricians" event and Dr. Zembal was presenting. My husband and I instantly liked him. He has, in our opinions, an approach that is a perfect blend of taking parents' concerns seriously, while also keeping you from worrying needlessly. This is such an art- especially when it comes to new parents who are in very unfamiliar territory- not knowing when to be concerned or not. Unfortunately for many doctors, it almost doesn't matter how good they are if they have a front office or nursing staff who are rude or not helpful. Certainly not the case here! The staff and nurses at Dr. Zembal's office are all wonderful, friendly, professional and helpful- which was such a relief! They are going to be moving their office a little further away (for me, anyway) soon but I can honestly say that it doesn't matter. I would drive to Petaluma if that's where they moved to!

The best pediatrician around. Love love love him. My son is comfortable with him and we are very…read morepleased with his big heart and decades of experience. He's the BEST.

Both of our kids see Dr. Palmquist here, and he is the best. He really listens to parents and takes…read morea measured, thoughtful approach to his recommendations, balancing the data with what actually works in real life. We always feel heard and confident in his care. Highly recommend!

Dr Lee is great except they are way too backed up for appointments and with far too many patients.read more

When my son was almost 2 weeks old, we noticed a lump in his neck that we thought was an enlarged…read morelymph node. We took him to Dr. Kim to have it checked out. She reassured us that this can be normal in small babies but told us to keep an eye on it, if anything changed we were to come back to check it again. About a week or two went by and it it had grown and gotten much firmer so we took him back. Dr. Kim has been such a godsend throughout this whole process. She is extremely kindhearted and gentle with her tiny patients, and very easy to talk to and responsive with anxious parents. I am so thankful we found Dr. Seaton-Smith and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pediatrician who treats her patients with the care and attentiveness as if they were her own!!

I had recently moved to the area when my son was born. With no other recommendations to go on we…read morechose Dr Seaton-Smith out of convenience- we totally lucked out! As a new parent I was very frazzled upon the first visit with a newborn and left the appointment feeling SO much more at ease. She is kind, patient and answers all questions. My son is now over 18 months and all appointments with her have been great. I am so happy we found her.

We love Dr. Benway and her staff. She has been our daughter's pediatrician since she was born, and…read morewe couldn't be happier. We had to switch to Kaiser for a brief period and I couldn't get back to Dr. Benway fast enough. Being a first time mom, I have a lot of questions and Dr. Benway makes herself available. She always returns phone calls and never makes me feel silly for asking. The staff of young ladies really know their stuff and they make vaccination appointments bearable. They are so fast that by the time my daughter realizes she has had one poke, they are already done with all 4. I would recommend Dr. Benway to anyone who is looking for a great pediatrician.

I can't say enough positive things about my kids pediatrician. We transferred care, from Kaiser and…read moreare just in love with her staff! Dr Benway is the perfect pediatrician for a mother whose goal is to be the best. She's thorough yet realistic about what parenting means. She keeps you grounded!