Dr.Kurzrock is the best cardiologist. He has been my cardiologist since 2005. I see him now only…read moreonce a year, which obviously means that he has taken care of me beyond my satisfaction. Thank you Dr.Kurzrock

I was referred to Dr. Kurzrock by my PMD re: HTN, hyperlipidimia, elevated calcium score. chest…read morepains, etc.. I was definitely anxious, scared with lots of questions and the minute the Dr. entered the exam room with a big smile on his face and started going over what brought me in, my fears were allayed as he explained what I wanted to hear before I came in. He did an ultrasound of my carotid arteries and told me the results and all his plans for all the health issues that brought me in. He incidentally found a thyroid cyst and made a referral to an ENT doctor. Am so thankful and grateful to be attended to by a very pleasant, very knowledgeable and thorough doctor. I know I am in good hands. Thank you very much Dr. Kurzrock. Julie

I booked a phone consultation with this doctor earlier this year so that I could get his opinion on…read moresome lab results and my current plan of care. In very unfortunate timing, I experienced a medical emergency and was being rushed to the ER during the time of the phone visit in a tremendous amount of pain. I told him the situation and his response was, "I spent a lot of time and effort reviewing your labs, don't you want to hear what I have to say?" He only got worse from there. I basically put him on speaker and let him talk into the void while I waited for him to shut up so I could end the call, and for the car to arrive at the hospital. I ended up having emergency surgery shortly after being admitted to the hospital. It's not about the money for a wasted appointment; it's about him being deplorable. Listen to the other reviewers who mention that this guy is rude and combative.

If I could give 0 stars I would. This POS has been my mom's nephrologist since 2019. She is in…read morestage 5 kidney failure and her health is in a decline. When she was first admitted to the ER back in February and she expressed to him she didn't want to do dialysis anymore he said "well I don't believe in suicide". Super professional and compassionate when I asked him about her being assessed for hospice care and continuing dialysis he said no that can't be done even though I've been told by her home health care company she can. He then said to me he doesn't have time to be on the phone with me to answer my "basic" questions. Which I then told him that these questions we have are not basic to us since this is a new situation and very stressful situation we are now dealing with. I was upset and expressed my frustration with how we have just been bounced around from hospital to doctor with no answers no guidance and no help with getting her the care she needs. Please see my photo. A text from my brother who spoke with Phillip Ng yesterday at my mom's dialysis appointment where she is still exhibiting signs and behaviors of mental decline and suffering. When my brother explained we want to have her assessed for hospice care with dialysis continued those were his responses. " he doesn't want to waste the government's money" do not go to this poor excuse of a human for your or your loved ones health care needs. Complaints are being filed.

Dr Khan was great when he did my back surgery in 2009. He has performed my knee surgery 2025 and…read moredid a good job. Now I do not trust that he is for my health and on my side. Concerning my continued back pain he has nothing to do with helping me solve it. He and I were previously on track to have another back surgery, however once insurance denied it he was no longer here to help me. His alliance was with the insurance company and I live in constant pain.

Dr. Khan did a partial discectomy on my L4 -L5 spine in 2001. He reasoned that I was a young,…read moreactive person and to do a fusion would limit flexibility. He told me he hoped it would last about 10 years, at which time he expected I'd need another surgery with potentially newer technology. Well, I never needed repeat surgery and during these 24 years I've been able to ski, hike, sail, travel and have a pain-free life. His work far exceeded my expectations. Now my back is starting to hurt again and if I end up needing surgery Nomi will be my first choice. Not only is he a great surgeon but he's also a nice man. Seeing the negative reviews I wonder if there's another Dr. Khan in the area, because we can't be talking about the same person.

Dr Hala H Ali, your compassion and professionalism are deeply appreciated. Thank you for always…read moregoing above and beyond. Thank you for being such an amazing doctor. Your Care and attention mean the world to me. Your genuine concern for your patients is truly heartwarming . Best Regards, Cathleen Klement

Qualities I seek in a primary care physician:…read more 1. Holistic care - a doctor who asks about all aspects of my health and takes the time to process the information as a whole so that I can improve my overall health. 2. Sensitivity - a doctor who asks about my health & wellness philosophy and attempts to work with me to honor my wishes, someone who does not make assumptions, and does not make biased remarks regarding health or lifestyle. After meeting with Dr. Ali, I can only recommend her on the basis of her friendliness (and that of all other office staff.) Friendliness aside, she doesn't seem to have the crucial qualities that I'm looking for in a doctor. There are quite a number of reasons I wouldn't return to Dr. Ali, but to name a few: Though I explained that this was my first visit to a doctor in a long time and I mostly wanted to talk about my health, Dr. Ali seemed unprepared to have an in-depth conversation. Instead of initiating a conversation about various elements of my health, she immediately asked me about my list of health questions/complaints and rushed me through them. Several of my questions related to diet, blood sugar, weight gain/loss and I felt that they warranted a longer conversation and recommendations beyond various blood testing. Dr. Ali failed my queer-friendly sensitivity test, asking me about oral contraception during a conversation about acne, and immediately launched into statistics about condom failure before I could edge in, "Um, I'm a lesbian." (And we were talking about my SKIN.) Dr. Ali replied "Well, that would have been my next question." All doctors, but especially doctors in the Bay area, should have a conversation with their patients about who they sleep with (and various risky practices they might engage in) before talking about birth control and STD prevention. Because sometimes it's not relevant to talk about contraception to someone who isn't sleeping with men, or is perhaps looking to get pregnant. Which brings me to the last hurrah: Later, when talking about potential ovary issues I might be at risk for, Dr. Ali remarked, "Well, I guess it won't matter since you won't be trying for children." !! Perhaps Dr. Ali is aware of a new law that prohibits gay women from conceiving children? Why would anyone assume that I won't be making use of my ovaries just because I happen to shack up with a lady? Just plain ignorance. So, I'm still on a search for a whole-body-minded practitioner who is hip to the ways of baby-less but maybe someday baby-wanting lesbians. Please send suggestions my way; I won't be back to Dr. Ali.

Dr. Caro is engaging & doesn't make one feel rushed during the visit, so there's that. He did,…read morehowever, 'diagnose' something that was then totally quashed by today's visit to an ob-gyn. Her words with respect to Caro's opinion: to a carpenter, everything looks like a hammer. Dr. Caro could also not offer any real explanation for present symptoms, but cautioned me to not ride my bike, my primary mode of transport, for the duration. It all felt a bit like guess-work, a.k.a. what I'd been doing in the confines of my own home prior to seeking treatment. A return visit to Dr. Caro is now not forthcoming. The two receptionists I dealt with were, sort of, two sides of the same coin: one was personable, efficient & present; the other one had an off-putting, distracted manner. The best bit was when she coughed directly & at length into the telephone receiver after asking me a question. Spoiler alert: I had to repeat the answer. After getting the usual who-are-you info. out of the way, I was told this: you'll be asked for a urine sample, so come prepared! I took that to mean that there would be no water fountain in the office & I had better schlep my own water to the appointment-which I did. Upon entering the office, I immediately saw a water cooler set up with cups for patients' use & I thought to myself, duh, it's a urologist's office, dummy. In addition to being told to come prepared, I was also told (in response to my direct question) that this office does indeed accept Blue Cross. My scheduled visit, not two days later, included the following information: as it's the beginning of the year, you may or may not receive a bill for our services. We may or may not be in network (for Blue Cross users). Had I known that at the outset, I would have gone elsewhere. -not keen to potentially pay up to 300 bucks for a urine test/urethra check. The office space itself was tidy & welcoming. --magazines, background music, art on the walls, etc. The medical building is easy to find, located in downtown San Mateo. Dr. Caro's office is located on the ground floor. Bike parking is ample.

Dr. Caro is the lucky urologist who performed my vasectomy. He was very informative and answered…read moreall my questions in the consultation appointment. Then there's a mandatory waiting period before the operation (to avoid buyer's remorse?). The operation itself was brief and relatively painless. I only felt the needle for the first Novocaine shot, and I've felt worse shots at the dentist. The procedure lasted about 45 minutes, just the doctor and me, chatting and listening to music. This is way preferable to the woman's equivalent operation, which involves an OR, anesthesiologist, serious recuperation, etc. When I got home I applied ice packs (OK, frozen peas) as instructed and didn't have any swelling and only minor pain. The scars immediately after the surgery looked pretty bad, and some bruising developed. I'm kind of glad it was a holiday the day after the procedure, but I was back to work (sitting at a computer) two days after. I felt OK, but took it easy and didn't climb stairs for a few days. The bruising disappeared in a week and the scars took about three weeks to completely disappear. The stitches dissolved and didn't require another visit to take out. Full, um, function returned in a week as the doctor estimated. Dr. Caro is friendly and professional, and obviously knows his stuff. I'd recommend him to anyone contemplating this procedure.

Dr. Chow was my PCP for years. After I left and went with Kaiser I decided to come back as a…read morepatient, after all my record is in the computer there. I liked Dr Chow for his thorough examinations and good referrals when necessary. So I applied in person to be reestablished as a patient in late Jan 2026. I was informed I would be placed on a waiting list and if any cancellations came up I would be called. After a month its already March and I hadn't heard anything so I decided to drop in and see what a future appointment could be. I was shocked when I heard June or July. The receptionist took down a list and said no appointments available. I felt like I wasn't even being followed up, just some scribble on a sheet of paper. I leave it to you to decide if you were in this situation, would you have looked elsewhere for another PCP? I should have. Live and learn!

Poor patient care experience with the office staff. I have not been involved with my dad's care as…read moremy sibling has been in the past but since my sibling's work schedule is different have been assisting our parents with making appointments, etc. I called the office seeking assistance and referral for a home based provider as it takes a lot of effort to get my dad out of the house since he's less mobile. I learned that they had disenrolled my dad as he missed appointments by mailing him 2 letters and per my mother they have not received. Besides that there should really be an effort in outreach to the patient/family when this occurs as the office staff did not mention specifically about this to me when I called except that he had missed appointments, but they don't care to learn the reason behind it. Our dad does not have a lot of medical issues but he is 92 and less mobile and cannot walk independently, mostly wheelchair bound. They gave me a number to a provider without a referral - did they not know this was required. I was under the assumption the referral was for a new PCP who provided some kind of home visits. When I called new MD they required a referral as it was palliative care and they don't provide primary care services. Called back Dr Chow's office staff to ask for a referral but they said they could not doing anything as he's disenrolled...then why even bother giving me the name of a new provider. Useless assistance. Anyway this has helped to get this off my chest. At least this situation has given me a solution as I needed to quickly think of what to do next since this office was no longer helpful in his care. FYI, I wish I could report your office regarding poor patient care experience but you're lucky outpatient settings are not surveyable by the state which shouldn't give you the pass to be so dismissive and not helpful.

I've only had one visit with Dr.FOlan, but it was a very positive experience. I came in with…read morecold/flu symptoms, and he gave me exactly the care I needed. From the start, he was very attentive to detail and took the time to really listen to my concerns without making me feel rushed. He asked thoughtful questions and made sure to fully understand my symptoms. He also explained everything clearly and in a way that was easy to understand, which I really appreciated. It made the whole visit feel much more reassuring. What stood out most was how caring and genuinely concerned he was about my well-being. It felt like he truly wanted me to get better, not just treat the symptoms and move on. Based on this first visit, I feel confident continuing care with this office and would definitely recommend him to others.

High primary doctor care quality, front office and service experience, excellent!! I would…read morerecommend Dr. Folan and Sutter Health San Mateo.

Somebody got greedy. This doctor joined a new medical group called MDVIP starting 1/1/25. In order…read moreto continue seeing him, you would have to pay a membership fee of $2k+ a year. Yes, even if you have insurance and all the benefits in there are covered, this is a "membership fee". Wow! Never thought he'd make a decision like this. Time to say goodbye.

Dr.kuo I've been seeing you for years. Now i can't because i don't want to pay you 2500 a year x 4…read morefor my whole family that sees you. Horse shit ! Your a great doctor, but this new vip crap is a stupid career move. Well now i need to find another doctor ,good luck