Dr. Clawson delivered my twins almost 10 years ago. I has a major hernia after giving birth, but…read moredidnt know it. About a year after giving birth, I went back to see if my body was healing normally. I still looked about 7 months pregnant. She told me that 90% of women who have twins end up getting liposuction and tummy tucks. I got upset, and said I wasnt there to talk about that. I was afraid there was something wrong. She told me not to worry. To go on a diet, and hire a trainer for working out. I took her advice. I dieted, exercised like crazy. My belly didnt change, it actually got more painful. In addition to the physical pain, almost weekly, someone would ask me when my baby was due. I told them I had twins, now almost 2 years ago, and this is the aftermath. It happened so often, I started to become mad at the rude people asking. I think probably 100 people asked in the 2 years, before I found out about the hernia. I should have reported Dr. Clawson then, but needed to get past the traumatic belly, and tried to move on. People continued to ask. I became desperate to figure out what was wrong with my belly. I went to see a plastic surgeon about cool sculpting. The doctor examined me, and said I'm not a candidate for it. The doctor told me that I actually have a medical problem happening, called diastasis recti. My entire abdominal wall from pubic bone to sternum was torn open, and my organs were herniating out! No wonder still looked pregnant. That doctor told me I needed to go back and see my OB doctor. I did, and told her the findings. She said I told you 90% of women who have twins, need lipo. and tummy tucks.... I got so mad at her. I told her how unprofessional, and careless her advice was. I told her I want to get it fixed, so I can feel normal, exercise safely, and pick up my kids without pain. She then referred me to a plastic surgeon who did a great job sewing me up. He said it took thousands of stitches! It was a really big deal. Couldn't hold my kids for 2 months after the surgery. I'm happy to say, my belly now looks normal. Hopefully no one will ask me ever again, if I'm pregnant! Such a rude question. I'm only writing this to help other women with similar problems, to not take Dr.Clawson's unprofessional bedside manner personally. She really upset me. Women know their bodies! I knew there was a problem. I dont recommend her as a doctor.

Dr. Clawson operated on me to remove a cyst in my ovary, I would highly recommend her to anyone…read more She's very great at making sure you feel fully informed about your options and when push comes to shove, when going under the knife she made me feel super taken care of and took my anxiety from 100 to 0.

Very happy with my OB care with Dr. Shoup! I had a great experience with my first pregnancy.read more

Dr. Shoup was our doctor during our pregnancy (first time parent)…read more We actually went to couple other OB-GYN before deciding on her (Mary Pravdin & Anjali Rao). Main reason being her experience, calm personality and closeness of her office to Sequoia Hospital (where she does the delivery) Appointments: In terms of busyness, she was in a nice sweet spot between "My doctor is always busy or out on delivery, can't get appointments" and "My doctor is always available. why no other patient is coming to her". Barring one or two anomalies, we didn't had to wait longer than 10 minutes for scheduled appointments. For scheduling, we usually just called their office(could never schedule on mobile app 'Standford Childrens') Our routine appointments followed fixed pattern : 'do weight/BP/Temperature/Urine check' -- 'do ultrasound with doctor' -- 'meet doctor in her office for any questions' -- 'Go to reception for booking next appointment'. Office: This is where I cut one star. Agree it isn't fair to review doctor for it's office. But since you will be there 15+ times during the pregnancy, it matters. She shares office with few other OB-GYNs. In fact her own cabin is also shared with other OB-GYN. Her husband Dr. Andrew Liu, also an OB-GYN works in same office. Office building looks & feels very old. There is zero sunlight in entire office. Patient rooms are very small and dark. Ultrasound machines are outdated. Office Staff/Nurse: We didn't had any problem with office staff. Delivery experience: When we admitted to hospital, my wife was already dilated and had painful night at home. While we were taking epidural, Dr. Shoup gave us choice of taking some break before doing the delivery. To this date, my wife thanks her for that option. Dr. Shoup went back to her office, my wife took epidural and slept for 3 hours. Once she woke up, we called Dr. Shoup to continue with delivery (having her office right next to hospital has its perks) Delivery was smooth and my wife felt refreshed (thanks to that break) for one final push. We did visit her two months after birth for post-pregnancy check-up. In closing, Dr. Shoup always had a funny story to tell to lighten up the mood (much needed after mood swings in pregnancy), calmly listened to our queries. If I were to be picky, we didn't like the fact that we had to ask her questions in order to get some (not critical, just useful) information out from her. Being first time parent, we were hungry for as much information we could get. But she wouldn't release it voluntarily. Still she was great doctor for us and we thank her from bottom of our hearts.

Was pregnant and wanted to schedule a checkup. She would only see me at 9-10weeks. Was scheduled…read morefor a 1 hour visit. Came in with my husband, as soon as the ultrasound was up we knew something was wrong. She said there was no heartbeat and immediately went into recommending a D&C. Our appointment was 5 Min long. I wanted to take a pill and she strongly rec against that and said it looked like a possible molar pregnancy. I asked her about risks of D&C including scarring and her exact words were "for you? There's no risk of that" We scheduled the D&C and she completed it. At the post op she said everything looked fine and that she herself had had a miscarriage and it's only my first one and it'll be okay. After 6weeks of no period (and regular periods my entire life like clockwork) I reached out to her. She said maybe I have pcos and wanted to put me on progesterone and do additional tests. Everything came back normal and she still wanted to put me on progesterone. After going on that, it did not change anything with my period and she continued to say nothing was wrong with the d&c. Months passed, I kept checking with her and she didn't refer me or recommend anything else. My period continued to not come for 6+ months. I did research myself and went to a specialist Reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist who confirmed that I had scarring from the D&C procedure. She did a procedure to remove scar tissue and my period came back but has been light ever since. The specialist said I have permanent damage from the D&C. I updated Dr Rao about what happened and she never responded even though she had viewed the message. She does not seem to really care about her patients. She also does not seem knowledgeable and is not thorough in her diagnoses, findings, or recommendations. Would not recommend her to anyone

Reluctant to spend any more than 1-2 minutes with the patient. Careless, arrogant and insensitive.read more

June 4, 2026 I have been a patient of Dr. Joyce for over 20…read moreyears, and I truly cannot say enough about the incredible care she has provided throughout every stage of my life. She cared for me through both of my pregnancies and has always been attentive, supportive, and prompt with my appointments--I never had to wait long to see her. As a young mother, I remember falling twice during my first pregnancy, and she reassured me with both compassion and expertise. During that time, when I also struggled with depression, she guided me with care, encouraging me to seek the support I needed and offering comfort every step of the way. About a year after my second child, I developed ovarian cysts. Dr. Joyce performed my surgery and was exceptional in her care--before, during, and after the procedure. She was always clear, thorough, and supportive in her guidance. More recently, two months ago, I discovered a lump in my breast. When I saw Dr. Joyce, she acted immediately, arranging a diagnostic exam and helping to move the process quickly toward a biopsy. When I received the diagnosis of breast cancer, even as she was preparing for retirement, she continued to go above and beyond--explaining what to expect, guiding me through next steps, and most importantly, checking in on how I was feeling. Her compassion and support during this time have meant more to me than words can express. I am truly saddened that I will need to find another OB/GYN, but I wish Dr. Joyce all the very best in this new chapter of her life. Thank you, Dr. Joyce, for being there for me through the years. I will miss you very much

Dr Joyce is amazing! She is a true gem, I am finally getting my hormones balanced. I slept well…read morefor the first time in forever!

Dr. Pravdin is an excellent physician. She is thorough, gentle and very knowledgeable. Before…read morefinding Dr. Pravdin, my experience with several OBGYNs lacked empathy and professionalism. It was the epitome of managed care dictating my healthcare. My questions were brushed off and there was no space for communication. Dr. Pravdin, on the other hand, ran all the necessary tests, answered all of my questions and gave me peace of mind. This is what quality healthcare looks like. If I could give her 10 stars, I would. Grateful to have found her!

I saw Dr. Pravdin after being discharged from Stanford REI at 12 weeks. She was nice enough during…read morethe first visit so we decided to return. During our second visit she very coldly told us my cervix was failing and have begun to funnel. She said we'd likely miscarry but she'd refer me to Dr. Michael Katz for an assessment. She didn't ask if we had any questions. She actually disappeared. We thought she had to be coming back. You don't just tell someone this news and disappear. Eventually a staff member came in to ask if we needed help. Dr. Pravdin had left the clinic. Fortunately, I got a second opinion the next day. The new OB had no idea what she was talking about. My cervix looked very long and closed. I saw Dr. Katz the following day and he was extremely perplexed about the concern because he said it couldn't have been more obvious that I was okay. We also learned that it was very strange for her to have assessed my cervix unless I had a past procedure or issue, which I didn't. We suspect she had my chart mixed up with another patient since I was given a pile of the wrong forms and lab requests at the same visit. I am so grateful to everyone who helped me bring my son into this world. I've wanted to be a mother my whole life. But I'm struggling with severe PPA. I've been struggling with anxiety since that poor assessment and it's been so challenging. I recently sought out some counseling to manage my PPA and the therapist guessed my initial experience was with Dr. Pravdin. Apparently I wasn't the only one. Reading through many of these reviews provides confirmation. Not only was her care poor, her office is a disaster. It's been a year and they're just processing my visits through billing now.

Dr Wang performed my C section surgery on me. It was unplanned and she did a great job on my…read moreincision cut and everything went smooth and quick. I appreciated the check in during her rounds the day I was discharged and I know that I'm one of many patients but she did a good job of showing empathy and has a great bedside manner. She made the experience for me bearable in a time where the surgery came up spontaneously. Dr Wang never pressured us to go the C section route but gently nudged us as time in labor progressed and I will be grateful to her and the team at Stanford for their care

I found Freyja and Dr. Wang through the enthusiastic recommendations of my community at Blossom…read moreBirth Center. The physicians at this practice are known for being skilled, attentive, and patient. We appreciated that we never felt rushed and always were given ample time and attention to have questions and concerns thoroughly addressed throughout our pregnancy. Our doula mentioned that the doctors at this practice are particularly beloved by the nursing staff at Sequoia (where Freyja delivers), and it doesn't hurt to have your L&D nurses excited to work with your birth team. Dr. Wang is highly skilled, positive, and knowledgable, and also has a calming presence - exactly what I needed as a somewhat anxiety prone knowledge junkie navigating our first experience with pregnancy. I always felt well informed of my options and comforted by her excellent care. Dr. Wang helped make our pregnancy and birth experience smooth, even through the less comfortable parts. I know some folks get ornery about the wait at Freyja. My hot take: your appointment might not start right on time because the doctors here give their full attention to their patients' concerns and questions. Personally, I'd rather spend longer in the waiting room and have my needs thoughtfully met when it's my turn than to have punctual appointments that are impersonal and rushed. But, everyone's needs are different. Dr. Wang is an excellent doctor. Highly recommended for your pre- and post-baby needs!

Here is my honest review: In 2020, Dr Wong delivered my son at Lucille Packard. She is nice,…read moreknowledgeable, very capable, gentle and overall a very good doctor. A few things I wish were different: it was one of my last appointments and I really hoped to have an ultrasound picture of the baby but she didn't agree. While my very last appointment was with Kaytha Clawson and she did an ultrasound and gave me a picture before I asked. This meant a lot to me since I had no ultrasound of my son in 3rd trimester. But this is not why I gave Dr Wong 3.5 stars. In year 2024, I had a small growth of cyst in my uterus. Dr Wong said typically these are benign but better to take it. 1- it took 2+ months just to get surgery scheduled. This made us lose time from our TTC journey. 2- once 10 min before surgery and once on a video visit, she said "since you have bleeding between period, removing the cyst would help..." I reminded her that I never had bleeding between periods and didn't say anything as such to her before. So she was mixing things up. 3- after my surgery, I hoped that I can talk to her. It seems she talked to my husband but he doesn't know what to ask while I was still under anesthesia. Dr Wong didn't call me or offer an appointment. I had to message multiple times to make a video appointment. The good things: my surgery was successful, easy recovery, no complications. My son was born easily and no complications. When you look at the results, Dr Wong is great. I know she is very capable, knowledgeable and cares about her patients but maybe she is too busy and can't keep up with the high demands. After the delivery of my son, I saw dr Wong 3-4 months later. She didn't drop by after birth or gave me a call. I understand she is really busy and I was doing fine so I was ok with it but if you are expecting your doctor to be very attentive, she may not be the one.

I chose Dr Wong based on the recommendation from the friend. I had her a primary ob during my…read morepregnancy. The first few visits were really good where she did all that is expected. She is definitely a good listener and calm and will make you feel she understands but not so good at follow ups and quality care. Few things that make me question/judge her quality of care are :: She forgot to give me covid vaccine during my pregnancy which lead to not having immunity to my baby in first 6 months of life. When I brought it up to her, she apologized and said it was not a mandatory so we did not mention it. She was on call doctor during my stay at hospital. She came on a rotational call and she just checked in with me verbally and didn't pay attention to or even did any physical exam ( which is very much expected as part of check up given I had 3hd degree tear). Postpartum check was scheduled with her at 7 weeks. I was complaining to her about my pain and how it is difficult for me to get up or sit for prolonged time. She again did not do any pelvic exam and just said I am healed well and can do everything. Next couple of days, the pain worson and I called the NP line..they were surprised to hear my pelvic exam was not performed during the postpartum visit and they scheduled me to immediately the next day. Given a chance, I will definitely choose any other OB over her.

Dr Maryam is one caring and knowledgeable specialist. I am…read moreso lucky to have her as my OB Gyn. I loved her bedside manner it felt like I know her for all my life

negative zero review for Maryam. Not a good doctor. If you have a skin irritation she will blast…read moreyour vagina off your body with a potent steroid. Doctors like this make you want to become a tree hugger hippie and not want to see a prescription drug ever in your life. She does not take the time to speak to patients and hands you off to her incompetent medical assistants.