I highly recommend Dr. Tediana Torrens at Peninsula Integrative Medicine in Palo Alto. Dr. Torrens…read moreis patient, thoughtful, and truly listens. She offers practical suggestions that actually work, and she takes the time to look for the root cause rather than just treating symptoms. I had been dealing with an illness for 10 years that traditional Western medicine specialists had not been able to solve. Dr. Torrens was relentless in trying to figure it out and she did! I have not felt this good in years! What I appreciate most is that she understands there is a place for both functional medicine and traditional Western medicine. She usually recommends a functional, natural-first approach, but when she sees an issue that needs to be addressed more quickly, she is not afraid to integrate conventional medicine in the treatment plan. When she does so, she will include natural remedies to help with side effects and to support the body during treatment. In my experience, functional medicine can sometimes look at the body through a wider lens, including specialty testing and approaches that may reveal patterns not always captured by standard medical testing. Dr. Torrens brings all of that together with patience, intelligence, and persistence. There is room in everyone's medical care for both traditional Western medicine and functional medicine. When used together, they can be incredibly powerful. Dr. Torrens is an excellent example of that.

dr Green is very personable and very knowledgeable. I trust her completely. I'm grateful that I…read morefound her. She has helped me tremendously the less than a year that I've been . She has a quality staff that supports her and her patience. I appreciate them all very much.

The doctor took time to listen and asked a lot of questions before sharing any thoughts. They…read moreexplained things clearly and didn't rush through the appointment. The front desk was a bit slow but overall I felt heard and taken care of. I'd come back again if needed.

My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Lyresa Pleskovitch for over 20 years for a range of back, neck,…read morebutt and leg problems because she's extremely good at what she does and knows how to give relief quickly. She also happens to be an especially nice person who listens carefully and really cares about her patients. Five stars in every category!

My work insurance changed and I've recently switched to Kaiser. My experience so far with Kaiser…read morehas made me realize how poorly I was served by Stanford Family Practice. First thing you need to know--it will take months--yes, literally months--to get an appointment. When I reacted in disbelief, I was told unapologetically "Stanford in a teaching facility our doctors are only in a couple of days a week". Seeing patients is not the priority of this center. Second thing to know--you will get mysteriously charged additional copays months after your appointment. It turns out that the doctors do not charge copay by appointment, but by "topic". When I questioned the additional copay, I was told I must have asked the doctor a question unrelated to what my appointment was schedule for so each additional question can be charged a separate copay. Are you kidding me? Finally, and most importantly, again Standford is a teaching hospital--if you require surgery, or treatment, I highly advise that you ask that the interns/students do not work on you. I did not, and I physically paid dearly for it!!

First, I want to correct something another reviewer said. He said it takes months to get an…read moreappointment. In the fifteen years I've been going there, I've almost always gotten an appointment within a week. Even better is that they recently started offering same-day appointments. You only have to make an appointment if there's one specific doctor you Just call first thing in the morning and you'll likely get in that day. Both Dr. Richard Lee (who sadly is no longer there) and now Dr. Crump have given me first-class treatment. I've always been treated well there. When was very open to alternative therapy for getting my blood pressure down. Thanks to his guidance and openness, I'm now off my hypertension medication completely! But the appointment that stood out most for me was when I fell and was in insane amounts of ankle pain. Dr. Crump examined it and said that it was at worst a hairline fracture. I asked if he should x-ray it. His response put a smile on my face. He said, "We could do an x-ray, but the treatment would be the same." In today's broken fee-for-service medical industry, it was refreshing to have a doctor who wasn't suggesting unnecessary procedures to get paid more by insurance companies. In short, I've always gotten first-class treatment from Stanford Family Practice and will be going there as long as possible.

Tony is a visionary Rolfer. Rolfing is about seeing how the parts of the body relate and knowing…read morehow to bring them into balance, symmetry and alignment. All of the parts work together as an integrated whole. That's the physical part, and Tony is great at it! But I call him a visionary because he sees the whole person. He sees who you are, what you are carrying from the past and how he can help you let go of what you don't need anymore. As Tony works with you, the stuff just melts away. You feel lighter, more grounded, more connected. You also gain awareness of what happens to your body as you experience the stress, pain - and joy of life. This awareness enables you to maintain the balance over many years; the work lasts! I'm grateful that I've experienced Tony's work. As a massage therapist, I've experienced a lot of bodywork over the past 9 years. Tony's work has been profound, effective and life changing. For me, the connection to ground and feeling more rooted in my life has resulted in a feeling of safety which has led to a greater freedom to experience connection to spirit. I love the physical effects of being balanced and upright and I love the way my spirit shines forth.

I have had back pain for 10 years and have spent half my life in and out of doctors offices,…read morespecialists, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncture you name it I've done it. NOTHING compares to Anthony and his abilities. I'm what people call a mystery case. I get shooed away and sent home with pain killers. Anthony however took my case head on and has changed my life. I am extremely active and am a devoted athlete. I can't live without exercise. Anthony is the only person who has understood my passion and is able to help me continue doing what I love. He is extremely knowledgable, is passionate with his work and won't finish a session till my pain subsides. Bonus points: he's funny :) ! Miracle worker.

If I could give Dr. Huo 10 stars, I would! I've been her patient since 2008, and even after moving…read moreaway, I wouldn't dream of changing my primary doctor. She always takes the time to reply to all my messages, and I genuinely feel cared for every single time. She's kind, thoughtful, and incredibly detail oriented. She is truly a role model for patient centered care. I feel so grateful to have her as my doctor!

Dr. Christine Huo's qualities as a GP / PCP are everything I could hope for, ask for, dream up, and…read morebeyond in an ideal Doctor. She is respectful, kind, thorough, knowledgable, with a demeanor that all Doctors should model themselves off of. Her bedside manner should be filmed and shown to medical students and residents as the ideal. I have kept her as my provider even though I live an hour away, and have based insurance decisions upon keeping the ability to see her.

l have come here for wow maybe ten years now. Always gotten superb dental care from the doctors,…read morehygenists, and front office staff. The negative reviews seem ridiculous to me. All of the workers are competent, dedicated, and caring in my experience, which is unfortunately extensive lol due to my lousy personal hygiene. Seems that l never get around to brushing my teeth or flossing or any of that other crap like mouthwash and the last thing l do before crashing out is eat a bunch of chocolate and wash it down with Pepsi™. Ravenswood Dental are miracle workers. Tell 'em Robbie Rocket sent ya! well maybe not...

Unfortunately I had the same experience as others - extremely rude lady on the phone, repeating…read moreherself while contradicting herself. I can't comment on the health care itself but considering how utterly useless and unhelpful the registration desk is, I imagine they don't like seeing patients, don't care to help, and don't care about the health of their patients at all.

This review is long overdue. Dr Schendel performed bilateral jaw surgery, removed all wisdom teeth…read moreand provided a chin implant for my daughter. It literally changed her life. She struggled with chewing, eating and sleep issues. But it also greatly affected her self esteem. We saw several surgeons trying to find the right fit for us. We chose Dr. Schendel hands down upon meeting him. His experience and expertise were very valuable to us. And to be honest, I was a bit of a basket case as a mom with a daughter going in for major maxiofacial surgery. I was nervous, terrified for her and asked around a million questions. Anyway, there is no one else who could have provided the care and superior treatment that my daughter received. She is grateful daily for what Dr Schendel was able to provide for her. The results are absolutely amazing.

I must say Dr. Stephen Schendel is a fantastic cranial facial, maxillofacial surgeon. I was in a…read morevery bad accident where a large object rearranged my face. Dr. Schendel diagnosed my injuries and with confidence said he could bring me back back to 90% of normal. I must say after numerous surgeries I feel he brought my facial looks back to 98% of normal before the accident. I cannot say enough about the skills and expertise of Dr Schendel. He is a hero in my eyes!

I had some angina Chest Pain up in my neck , went in for an Stress Echo which was positive, so I…read moregot an appointment with Cardiology at Seqouia Hosp. They connected me with Dr St Claire for a heart cath. I was 95% blocked in the Left main artery of my heart,, This doctor opened it up with 2 stents end to end. I am 2 months out & feel great -- no more angina, only a little dot in my wrist where they entered my artery. I feel safe & confident in his work. Plus, where do you think all those Atherton people go for their heart care? Sequoia Hosp of course. I was so nervous & worried prior to going in but He made me feel so safe & comfortable I would go in again with all confidence.

Dr. St. Claire has provided excellent care over the past 15 years. I appreciate that he doesn't…read moreimmediately jump to the most drastic/invasive approach to a medical issue. He is willing to consider the patient's preferences and discuss options, without compromising your health. He is thorough and kind, but it would be nice if the appointment didn't feel quite so rushed. It's best to have questions written down when you arrive. In any case, he is an excellent doctor. Also, his nurse, Yolanda is superb. She responds to questions quickly, thoroughly, and patiently. She and Dr. St. Claire make an excellent team.

I worked with Dr. Kasey Li on a palate expander procedure to address sleep apnea, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional from start to finish. What stood out most was his deep clinical expertise, judgment, and quiet confidence. He is meticulous in his evaluation and very clear and honest about tradeoffs, expectations, and the role of patient-specific anatomy. The procedure required real commitment, but Dr. Li and his team provided thorough, attentive follow-up care throughout the full 18-month expansion process. I have just completed the procedure and have experienced a significant reduction in my CPAP pressure settings, along with a meaningful improvement in sleep quality. Even while using CPAP previously, I rarely slept more than seven hours a night; I can now sleep a full eight hours and feel genuinely rested. I also notice clearer, freer breathing during the day. Dr. Li is widely regarded as a leading expert in this procedure, and my experience reflects that level of mastery and care.

I recently was treated by Dr. Kasey Li at Stanford and had a truly life-changing experience. Prior…read moreto visiting Dr. Li, I had undergone an MMA surgery with another Stanford surgeon with a very minimal 3 mm jaw advancement, and because of this, my AHI remained the same one year after surgery as it was before surgery -- in other words, the surgery did not improve my sleep apnea at all. However, Dr. Li was able to help me by performing his EASE procedure, which not only helped me sleep better, but also prevented me from needing another revision MMA surgery to advance me the clinically recommended 10+ mm (instead of just a paltry 3 mm). During my EASE operation, Dr. Li even removed some of the MMA hardware from the previous surgery because it was "festering." Compared to MMA, EASE was much less invasive (I was back at work in less than a week), and after several months of gradual expansion with Dr. Li, he had gotten me off CPAP completely, allowing me to sleep much better without having to wear an uncomfortable mask forcing air into my nose every night. This was a tremendous outcome! I was surprised at how much more helpful EASE was for my sleep apnea than my initial MMA, given the latter required a month off work on a full-liquid diet. Treating sleep apnea is a mine field. I researched the alternatives to EASE heavily, and every other option was significantly more invasive and risky (any maxillary expansion procedure involving a LeFort cut is going to be rough and risk complications). There's also quite a few completely unproven / ineffective treatments that do not help sleep apnea at all that you have to be prudent to avoid. And as I found out the hard way, even at name-brand institutions, the surgeons there may not advance your jaw enough to help your sleep apnea. Dr. Kasey Li is truly the best in the world and will take excellent care of you. I am forever grateful for his help and expertise.