I have recently been accepted into an internship programme that requires a skin TB test and a…read moretetanus shot within a month. Coming from a country where you walk into your family doctor's office and would be seen in 20 minutes, figuring out how to utilise my medical insurance was a challenge, but it was all worth it because I found Dr. Threewitt. She was extremely kind and informative, very good at giving information according to the patient's background--after I told her I took psychophysiology in college, she began talking about the quit-smoking drugs in a way that is more technically satisfying and therefore time consuming than I expected a hurried and busy American doctor would be willing to do. The staff was wonderful. As mentioned before, I am completely, actually PAINFULLY, ignorant of the American medical system. I was full of exceedingly strange questions and was dumbfounded when they were answered. Whenever the nurse returned, I'd ask the poor dear sweet girl about the forms, "what exactly are they asking me in this legally correct but logically contradictory sentence?" Never once did she frowned at me or threaten to kicked me out of the office. Bless her. Another thing that I found very wonderful is that the office was willing to work with my time line (the internship did not leave me months to wait for an available appointment).

I have been a patient of Dr. Threewitt for around 10 years. Allow me to begin by saying, I am low…read moreincome and instead of paying for insurance through my company, I would easily qualify for Obamacare or other assisted insurance programs, but I REFUSE because I am too afraid of losing Dr. Threewitt as a doctor. Over the 10 years, she has been nothing but helpful, informative and always willing to sit and explain things to me in detail or answer any questions I have! She has always referred me to the right doctors, if a specialist is needed, and they've always been great referrals; I trust her COMPLETELY with my health and body. To address the person who accused her of being a pill pusher- I realize that review was posted back in 2011, but even back then, that comment is so far from the truth! I was diagnosed with a pinched nerve and fairly severe arthritis in my back in 2006. Dr. Threewitt, before even offering any type of pain prescription, pushed me to go to physical therapy and also gave me exercises to do at home to help alleviate the pain. As the years passed, the physical therapy was not helping as much and I REQUESTED that some sort of pain medication be prescribed to me to help me get through my day or sleep better at night. Even when I requested this, she still tried to suggest other options other than prescription drugs, she expressed to me her concerns about addiction and the damage that prescription pain pills could do to my internal organs. She really did everything in her power to keep me from using prescription meds for my back. So, I know first hand, she is NOT a pill pusher in any way. I absolutely love her, I feel like she's a part of my extended family, I am always happy to see her and never feel embarrassed to ask any questions, I feel more comfortable with her than any doctor I have ever been to and would recommend her to anyone who asked for a referral to a fantastic doctor!

Best. Doctor. Ever…read more I've been seeing her for 6 years now, and I don't have anything negative to say about Dr. Nguyen. I go see her a few times a year for various reasons, and I always come away thinking that I have the best doctor in the world. She remembers things I've told her about my life from like 5 years ago! She's warm, compassionate, very intelligent, and makes me feel like I'm her only patient when I'm there. There is never a hesitation to have any kind of test done that she thinks I might need or to refer me to a specialist. I know she's busy, but I can also always get an appointment either that day or the next day. Today I called her at 11:30 and saw her at 3. She's a family practice doctor, so she sees people of all ages, so I'll be sticking with her for hopefully a very long time. I live in San Francisco, and still drive out to Pleasant Hill to see her...she's definitely well worth the drive.

I liked having Dr. Nguyen as my doctor. I was sad when she closed her practice. I saw her for…read moreseveral years. I believe she is now at the Pittsburg health clinic. I am thinking about just seeing her there as I am not happy with my current doctor.

De. decant is very great. I have had balance issues for the last couple years. He checked my…read morereflexes, my motor senses, and more. He made extensive notes and listened to my symptoms. The office staff was friendly to me and everyone definitely made the experience worth everything!

It is standard practice in any medical office for staff to identify themselves when answering the…read morephone. Many of us need to document who we spoke with, and providing one's name is as basic as confirming any element of communication. When I called this office and politely asked the MA for their name, I was met with attitude and a snarky "How may I help you?" simply for asking a basic question - he tone and unprofessionalism were what stood out. Upon further review, this doesn't appear to be an isolated incident--this type of attitude seems to be commonplace at this office. If multiple staff are responding this way, it suggests a larger issue with office stress levels, training, and customer service. Patients and caregivers deserve courtesy, transparency, and respect, not pushback for asking standard, reasonable questions.

After Gayle and I got hitched, I started to look for a Primary Care Physician on the Walnut Creek…read moreside of the Caldecott Tunnel. I had the same MD from the Alta Bates Medical Group for years, and that annual appointment was mostly a relaxed update on what was going on with my life (with an age 50 Exam in between). Over here in the WC and like Gayle, I wanted a Doctor who was affiliated with John Muir. And thanks to that list and very positive Yelp reviews, I decided to give Dr. Julia Hohman a try. From the get go, Dr. Hohman has been both collaborative and blunt regarding my state of health. The key messages I received were that my weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol needed improvement, and with a few B Vitamin shots thrown in for good measure. Gayle actually thinks that I'm in great shape, but the soft power of Dr. Hohman got my attention. Since the first appointment, I've dropped 7 pounds, given up donuts in the AM, worked along the edges of other food choices (like burgers and cheese), and have recommitted to my exercise regimen. And despite our honeymoon trip to Portugal, great food in Holland and Louisiana, and various Holiday goodies, things have been going very well (and without a Lipitor or similar prescription). My next appointment is in 6 months and it's still a long way to the top, if I'm going to rock and roll....But under Dr. Hohman's guidance (and despite my love of cheese), I'm cautiously optimistic.

I've been trying to get ahold of their office for months as my insurance says they are taking new…read morepatients. After 5 messages over 4 months I haven't once received a call back. Not to mention the 8 or so calls where I didn't leave a message. It's odd that no one ever picks up the phone. I'm over it. Imagine if you had a medical emergency and this is how they conduct business.

Finding Dr. Jiam Seagren has been a fantastic experience. From the first appointment I felt heard…read more she took the time to walk through my full health history, asked thoughtful follow up questions, and explained everything in clear, patient friendly terms. The staff were helpful and the office environment was calm and efficient. When I later had some lab concerns, she reached out personally with a plan and made sure I understood next steps. What I appreciate most is that she balances professionalism with genuine care. you leave the appointment not only informed, but cared for. For anyone looking for a thoughtful, involved primary care physician in the Orinda area, I highly recommend her.

Dr Jiam-Seagren was the first doctor I found when I moved to the bay area from out of state. She…read morehas been everything I hoped for in a primary care doc. She listens to me, she is thoughtful and practical in her care regime and she takes her time with you. She's a fantastic doctor. It's been almost 9 years and I couldn't be happier. I'm super glad she's much younger than I, so hopefully I won't ever have to find a new doctor.

One of the best decisions I've ever made for my health was leaving Kaiser and choosing Dr…read more Tarantino as my primary care physician. From our very first appointment, I felt an instant connection. Dr. Tarantino is genuinely kind, compassionate, and never makes you feel rushed. She takes a hands-on, holistic approach to care, listens carefully to every concern, and provides thoughtful, practical medical advice. For the first time, I've never felt like I had to fight to be heard, advocate for necessary testing, or push for the care I needed. Instead, I feel supported and respected every step of the way. My health has improved tremendously under Dr. Tarantino's care, and I've lost over 40 pounds. I truly credit her guidance, encouragement, and dedication to helping me achieve better health. I couldn't recommend Dr. Tarantino more highly. As far as I'm concerned, she's stuck with me for life!

Complained of shoulder pain for several times after a car accident. No assessment was done. No…read moreimaging was done. It is likely that the spine in my neck sustained significant damage which was discovered via MRI after the insurance case was closed. The spinal injury radiates down my shoulder. The first time I experienced this was right after the car accident. Now I am absorbing the cost of medical mistakes once again. So far it has cost me $3000 in lost wages and likely $8000 in medical cost. It will likely cost me several more thousands in lost wages. A simple 3 minutes assessment and some imaging would have prevent this. I just paid off another medical error that cost me $5000, that could have been prevented by a doctor at her practice. Her response-pay payments-knowing full well that I have previously experienced additional financial loss due to medical errors. It took me 6 years to go back to the doctor after the first experience, only to experience more preventable errors from her and her office. This, after another experience event under her care in which my records are false causing more harm- emotionally, physically, and financially. Correct medical records could have help me recover emotionally, physically, and financially from previous medical errors. She said she wanted to advocate for me and help. The next breath she threw me under the bus. She was angry how I was treated by previous providers, then turns around and does the same thing, but worse. On a level from 1-10 mental anguish due to medical errors and lack of accountability from those who brush off valid concerns and cause intentional additional trauma is about 10000000/10. I am so done absorbing the cost of incompetence. I really wish we had a competent medical board in CA to take valid concerns.

Dr. Helm was replaced with another Dr as a nephrologist for my father. She kept postponing his…read moreappointment since 6 months ago. Finally, my father had an appointment today with her after getting his lab done prior to his appointment. We arrived to her office 7 minutes earlier than my father's appointment and the receptionist told us that Dr. Helm is running behind and she is in traffic; She should be here in 30 minutes which was not acceptable. We waited for an hour, but she still didn't come the office. I called my father's primary doctor to give us another nephrologist referral. Dr Helm's practice is unprofessional, unreliable, unorganized, and uncaring toward her patients. DON'T CHOOSE HER!

Dr. Helms is one of the best Nephrologists I've ever been to. I was born with a kidney condition…read moreso I've been seen by many nephrologists over the years and she has been one of the most thorough and patient doctors I've met. She will spend as much time with you as needed to make sure that everything in covered that needs to be addressed. She has addressed and corrected health issues that other doctors have overlooked and/or never addressed before. She is sharp and up to date on all the current kidney and health information. The only down side is that, because she spends so much time with her patients, the wait times in her waiting room can be very long but I just plan accordingly and know that it is worth it to be seen by her.

All of the previous 1 star reviews are completely true and valid!…read more I am writing this review on behalf of my brother who has a slight mental disability. Dave has been a patient of Dr Harpole for 10 years and has always expressed to me how rude the lady at the desk was but I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt. In the past Dave was diagnosed as Pre-diabetic and has both diabetes and heart disease in the family. Blood work was done two months ago and because of Daves work schedule and the Dr's shortened hours, he was just now able to schedule the bloodwork review. Going in, Dave had mentioned that he had seen a urologist regarding a prostate issue and was scheduled for a procedure to recify the problem. Dr Harpole discussed the prostate problem and then an audible "buzzer" went off signaling the end of the appointment! Dr Harpole not only rushed him out of the office but refused to even address the 2 month old blood work telling him he now needed to make yet another appointment to go over them!!! When he asked Sandra at the desk she refused to even give him any copies until Dr Harpole "released" them. The Dr did manage to litterally scribble on a piece of paper a couple of notes regarding the results and all we could make out was "borderline diabetic." Daves father passed due to complications from diabetes and Dr Harpole is well aware of this! I then made a call to Sandra asking what had happened and she told me she could not release anything without the Dr's approval even though that's what the appointment was scheduled for in the first place. The prostate issue was completely taken care of and under control. Here's the whole crux of the experience...Dave's urologist whom he had only met one time actually took the time to call me from HER HOME and spend 20 minutes talking to me to find out more about Dave because she's a doctor who CARES and is in practice for all the right reasons. I remember delivering UPS to Dr Harpole back in 1981 and thinking it's probably time to retire since there seems to be an obvious burn out issue here. I will also be contacting John Muir and the Medical board regarding his practice. Please don't waste your time or money dealing with this business and hopefully this will save at least one person the experience. Thanks for reading...

If there is a negative stars rating I will do that!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read moreThe worst doctor office I ever seen in my life, in my 1st visit to the office, I wasn't even welcomed, front Desk person, the Doctor himself is very rude!!!, I was shocked They tried to over charge me for normal office visit copay, they said it was emergency!!!!??? go figure... I called my insurance and American Board of Medical and file complain again this office, both said: that's not right for them to over charge you for office visit copay, they were surprised by Dr Patrick Harpole office behavior. ******PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR'S OFFICE BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY, NOT WORTH IT, TOTAL WAIST OF TIME******