June 29th I had my immigration interview, after many years and many prayers everything went great!…read moreAll I need now is an update on my physical (they expire after 1 year) I decided to go to the place I originally got it done at. I called Dr. Cortez office and was told he is only in every other Saturday, I said ok and schedule for Sat July 7th. Friday July 6th at 5pm I get a phone call saying he had to cancel all appointments for Saturday due to an emergency, which I completely understood as things do happen in life! I was told the Doctor would be calling me to reschedule on Monday morning July 16th. Not only did I not receive a call on Monday but when I did get a hold of someone I was informed Dr. Cortez would not be in until August, no referral or apologies were given. As I mentioned I waited a long time for this and all have to do is submit an update, Dr. Cortez and his administration handled this situation very poorly. With that being said I would not recommend you visit this office for highly important needs.

I went to see Dr. Cortes because he is near my house, and I figured given the location the rates…read morewould be reasonable; the rent in his building is really cheap (I know the landlord actually- fellow Canadian!) . The doctor and his staff were really nice, but I was a disappointed in the service and the price. Here is the situation: I'm Canadian and just moved to the USA. I had a current Canadian prescription for an insulin pump but needed a routine form signed by a US doctor since Medtronic was sending me a new pump. So I showed up with all the forms and copies of all my Canadian medical records, filled out some paperwork, and was told it would be a 15 minutes wait. Instead it turned out to be two hours! I would go up every 30 minutes and check in and each time I would be told "just 5-10 more min" and it wasn't until the 4th time and threatening to leave did I finally get seen. What's even more annoying is that when I finally saw the doctor he just signed the form, and was done in less than 60 seconds. He didn't do any kind of exam on me or ask many questions; nothing. We talked for a couple min about Canada vs. US health care but all in all it was less than a 3 minute visit. I nicely asked if he could give me a break on the fees explaining I was happy to pay for an appointment/exam but I was forced to wait for a very long time and we both knew he was simply signing a piece of paper. I was told by Dr. Cortes that he wasn't in charge of the payments and to talk to the front staff. When I asked them I was informed it was Dr. Cortes that set the prices and such as it is his practise. I just gave up and paid... Had I not been made to wait so long, or if the doctor had just been straight forward instead of trying to pretend he wasn't really in charge I would not be so mad. I don't like games and I don't like being made to wait unnecessarily. Maybe it just me, but I was really disappointed. I will also comment that the waiting room is pretty poorly maintained, and not the most pleasant place to be in.

I didn't want to write a review until I been around long enough to share my honest experience on…read morethis facility. First off, the location seems pretty safe and there's street parking. There is garage parking, but it's for the workers. The receptionist is nice and requires a Covid test before entering. The place itself is well kept. It's nice and clean, there's an outdoor patio where you can get some sun. A few tables and chairs. Flowers and a small foundation. There's two sections of the building. There's no order or weird smell, this facility is very clean. For the most part, the nurses are really nice, kind and talkative once you get to know them. My mother goes there everyday so she knows all of their names. I have a few favorites because they give my dad amazing care. Even the male nurses and workers are great! They would come in and adjust my dad so he doesn't get bed sores. The respiratory therapist, Gina is amazing! She's so sweet. She's been taking care of my dad really well. Some of the nurses/CNA that I really appreciate and want to show recognition for their hard work is Maribel, Genesis, Michelle, Amanda, Sophia, Daisy, Edwin, Patrick, Ricky, Masa (spelling?) and a few others that I can't remember their names. I mostly know their faces when I come visit. My mother wanted to add: Karen, Liza, Edith who are social workers and they have been very helpful. The nurses, cna's, care takers are all careful when it comes to my dad's care. He can't be on his right side due to the brain injury he has. I would also like to say, the director, Shirley is very kind. She has been a great help during this difficult time for all of us. She's been really accommodating to my mother which I am very thankful. This place and staff is wonderful. They also decorate the courtyard for the holidays (see photos). No negative feedback at all. The janitors and clean up crew are also hard workers,

Bay Area Healthcare Center helped my husband recover from a serious infection that left him weak…read moreand confused. Every person in this facility is attentive and caring. The MD, Nursing, Patient Care Assistants, Housekeeping, PT, OT, Activities people, Receptionist, and Admitting Staff and Social Workers. The food was good and healthy. My husband went home after a 21 day stay with help from all of them to a safe home setting. Ginny Kamp

Dr. Shen has moved his Oakland office to 5700 Telegraph, so this office is closed. However, Dr…read more Shen (at any location) is wonderful. He has really cared about managing my chronic back pain.

My pelvis is fractured, broken. X-ray makes this clear. Shen should have passed on his steroidal…read moreinjection and sent me up the ladder to a surgeon. The shot was utterly ineffective. The negative side effects of this drug are myriad. But this is what Shen does. Instead of recognizing a condition well over his head, he wanted more injections, like a Bandaid on a ruptured artery. Not impressed by has diagnostic acumen.

Quality of Care Concern:…read more There was a three-week delay in having my MRI order prescribed. During that time, I was unknowingly bearing weight on a fracture, which contributed to delayed healing. As a result, what began as acute pain has now developed into chronic pain.

Office was great! Doctors and PA's are always nice there. Shout out to Dr. Johnson! Cool guy right…read morethere. I was concerned going to Oakland because of well, crime. Felt safe in the area and they have their own parking lot too. Good place for care.

Dr. Peterson was absolutely amazing. I've never had a smoother and comfortable adjustment from a…read morechiropractor in my life! She was very empathetic and explained all of the steps so I'm aware as she knew I was extremely nervous. She also made sure I fully consented before she did anything. I really appreciate the efforts and I would 10/10 recommend all my friends and family to come here just to see her. Thank you Mint Medical and Dr. Peterson! 5 Stars!!

They don't list prices on their website. They don't answer questions over the phone. They want you…read moreto text and provide your information; name, number and email to get pricing responses. I would prefer transparency. It makes it look like patient data mining and sketchy in a business. That's already kind of fringy. I'm disappointed because I want to have this service, but I'd like to know how much it costs before I book an appointment.

I can't recommend Nyah enough. I felt genuinely heard in a way I hadn't experienced with other…read morepractitioners. She has a gift for understanding the full picture of what's going on in your body, not just the symptoms, but the root of what's driving them. Her knowledge of women's health is deep and her approach is thoughtful, thorough, and incredibly personalized. So many of us have been told our hormonal issues, cycle irregularities, or pain are just something to live with. Nyah doesn't accept that and she doesn't let you accept it either. She's the kind of practitioner who actually gets it.

I've been seeing Dr. Joseph for two years, and that alone should tell you something -- especially…read morecoming from someone who is extremely picky and has high expectations when it comes to my healthcare. In a world of quick fixes and symptom masking, he is the rare practitioner who slows down and actually looks for the root cause. Coming in, I thought I understood what holistic care meant. Over time, he helped me connect the dots between my mind and body in ways I hadn't considered, and reframed how I think about my health entirely. What sets him apart is his empathy. He never made me feel like a condition to manage. He listened, adjusted, and made it clear that my care was personal to him. Two years in, he still exceeds my expectations.

ABSOLUTELY LIFE SAVING... Amazing space, a TRULY caring and incredibly skilled staff.. I am SO…read moregrateful to have found this clinic upon a visit to the area and an unexpected health concern. I only wish I lived in the state... SOOOOO helpful. THANK YOU

This group provides exceptional acupuncture and body work. They listen carefully and are…read moredeliberate and thoughtful. I keep on going back for the consistent high quality care. The care and thoughtfulness extends to the tea in the waiting area and the hand towel in the bathroom.

I started coming here after a car accident and I'm really glad I did. I was dealing with neck and…read moreback pain, stiffness, and he took the time to carefully evaluate everything instead of jumping straight into treatment. He explained what likely happened to my body during the impact and walked me through a clear recovery plan, which made me feel a lot more at ease. What really stands out is how knowledgeable he is. Every adjustment feels intentional, and he always explains why he's doing it and what it's supposed to help. He also gave me simple exercises and posture tips to support the healing process at home, which made a big difference between visits. I never felt rushed, and he genuinely cares about long-term recovery rather than quick fixes. After several visits my mobility improved and the pain decreased significantly. Highly recommend, especially if you're recovering from an accident and want someone thorough and trustworthy.

I'm extremely thankful Dr. Nguyen was able to get me in the same day. I was experiencing extreme…read moreback pain and after my visit I felt a lot better. His hours are great for people looking for appointments after or during work. I was in & out of my new patient appointment with 30 minutes (estimate). I believe he also takes health insurance, contact him for more details. Street parking and you will need to be buzzed in, front door is locked. He inside the building along with other businesses I do not know was in there.

This doctor's diagnosis is not only absurd but also lacks any logical basis and common sense…read more During the phone consultation, his staff attitude was rude and dismissive, offering no explanations to the questions, yet demanding a definitive answer from me with only yes or no and don't allow me to explain anything. Although interpreter was provided, his staff asked me communicate with her in English at the first beginning.His conclusion contradicts basic common sense. In defending his conclusions, he distorted the timeline of my condition, ignored the pain in my heel entirely, and never addressed it. In subsequent MRI results, all of my symptoms were confirmed. It's unimaginable that a doctor could operate without basic common sense. In my case, it's really hard to tell whether the problem is with his character/morality or his medical expertise. Holding such authority, he instead uses it to intimidate and bully. Even the insurance adjuster said she felt sorry for me. Truly shameful. The whole experience working with him was an absolute nightmare.

I stick with my review of Dr. Taylor as a standup guy, but as an update on my story, I went under…read morethe knife with a different surgeon who discovered that no, I did not have a strain of the long head biceps tendon. My biceps tendons were "the healthiest I've ever seen," said my surgeon after the operation. Instead, it was referred pain from my infraspinatus muscle. I don't blame Dr. Taylor too much for this misdiagnosis; the surgeon who operated on me made the same mistake. I apparently was a tough case. Get your second and third opinions before surgery!

I had a great massage. Joan's an expert at pinpointing the root of any issue with the body and…read morefinding the solution. Her office space is clean, peaceful and welcoming.

Listen, ya'll. Joan has magic hands! First of all, her website's booking system makes it super easy…read moreto see when she's available and to change your appt as needed (I changed mine twice when I got sick and then today opened up in my calendar). So I came in today with a back that's been so stiff and sore! She takes the time to hear my whole story - back's been sore for 2 weeks, I do a drumming class where one leg is always in front, I have godbabies who I always hold in my left arm because I'm right handed, I run half marathons, I sit at a desk all day etc. With all this going on, I decide to treat myself to a 90 minute and I'm so happy. She really gets in to the tender parts, where the muscles attach and the oft neglected squishy parts that are hiding the tightest little muscles - and tells you as she's doing it while also offering advice for how to keep the tightness at bay. She's super knowledgeable about the body. When I'm the deep pain like I had today, I don't trust just anybody - she knows what she's doing! Sure, the building isn't pretty, but who cares, that's not what you're here for. (Also note that yelp's map is wrong - it's not near BART, it's in Alameda). Absolutely coming back!