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    Thanks to Ken Guzzo and determination I have been smoke free since 2012 Though tempted many a time but never gave in!

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    After a 2 hour session with Ken I left with not a thought in my mind about smoking until about 4 months ago.

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    Von Stieff Medical Group

    3.5(63 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Worst, most unprofessional doctors office I've ever been to. The nurse practitioner ordered a not…read moreso common blood test for me due to family history (she didn't even know which was the right one she had to check Google). She ended up ordering the wrong one that my insurance didn't cover. Instead of the office taking care of it with my insurance, the front office manager insisted I had to call LabCorp and deal with it with my insurance on my own. She is extremely rude by the way. Even my insurance company apologized on their behalf stating they should have been the ones to contact insurance because how would I know what questions to ask, I'm just the patient. The insurance company put me on hold while they called the office directly and told the office manager that they needed to handle, and it's not on the patient. Basically after a lot of back and forth the office said there was nothing they can do. Didn't try to order the correct test, didn't try to work with the insurance company. Nothing. Also the doctors office is a renovated house. The doors to the rooms have huge gaps and everyone can hear your business.

    Dr Rick has been my primary MD for a decade. Always caring, cheerful. Great patient interaction…read more Truly cares about my well being! Staff is patient and caring.

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    Harmonic Solutions

    3.0(4 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    charged me for days i didnt dose and never told me id be treated diffedeng as a payee and not same…read moreas medical and evedyone else whatch these people the owners are scam artist and need to be banned fron MAT treatment ..I been around a mot of years this olace is in violation of other things also ..i say RUN from this place contact me Robert Brock the more who bring there complaints to fatama the better as around someone has my number ..brock house

    Harmonic Solutions is truly one of a kind! The location in Walnut Creek is clean, and professional…read morehigh-end medical office that is nothing like any other clinic. Harmonic Solutions is nothing like any other clinics in the area because they don't have the typical line waiting of patients nor is there a crowd in the waiting room or the parking lot of people like all the other clinics have. I rarely even see other patients when I am there and when I do it is in passing as they do not allow loitering or have people waiting long amounts of times for their appointments which helps with eliminating the concern of running into people who can be a trigger for those early in recovery. This clinic has really succeeded in providing a safe, upbeat, serene space for patients to receive treatment with dignity and focus on recovery without feeling the impact from the "stigmatization " associated with your typical "methadone clinics". A extra RAVE to the staff who have exceeded all expectations and gone above and beyond in providing exceptional care in vulnerable and challenging situations. They are incredibly compassionate and genuinely invested in each patient's success. They work tirelessly to help individuals set meaningful goals and provide unwavering support to help achieve them. Their dedication and care are evident in every interaction, providing a safe place to share your struggles and stay motivated as they cheer you on along the way! Working with Harmonic Solutions has truly been life changing for me! If you're serious about your recovery and are looking for a place to aid you with MAT services I highly recommend Harmonic Solutions!

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    QuickMD Urgent Care - Why drive and wait at an Urgent Care and pay more if you can get most issues resolved from the convenience of your home? Go to www.quick.md

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    3.7(3 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    This was a great service! This was the first time I've tried an e-medicine service, trying to get…read moreinput regarding an older relative's care, and gotten satisfaction. Within less than an hour, I had signed up, picked an appointment slot in 5 minutes, and gotten the answers I need. (The other couple services I have tried have been a bigger rigmarole.) I got a lovely young-ish doctor in Southern California who spoke to me very directly, seeing that I have some medical background. The issue was how serious a particular infection was in a senior. He was able to confirm our suspicion that if fever is spiking AFTER antibiotics, it becomes very serious (it may be an antibiotic-resistant infection), and the person should be taken to the ER and potentially admitted to hospital. I was able to convey this to my friend regarding her 80-something mother (encouraging her own sense to take it very seriously and reinforcing what we had found online), and indeed, when she finally got Kaiser's attention, they sent an ambulance!! Other services I have tried don't want to talk about anyone who isn't you. I get that, but as our parents get older, my whole generation needs someone like this to turn to for input on the situation beyond Dr. Google. Yes, I get that they can't be sure from a distance, and I'm not going to stake everything on the opinion, but at least give me the resource! If you aren't one of the lucky people who has a hospitalist or ER doctor or whatever as a cousin, this is like extending the global family. Thumbs up. I hope this sticks around.

    Absolutely horrible customer service! The first time that i got Ozempic, my prescription came…read morepromptly. When it was time to renew (6 weeks later) they were very happy to take my money (over $500), but failed to tell me my prescription would be weeks late. I have now been without a shot for 3 weeks with no prescription in site. Find another online clinic that is reliable!

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    Von Stieff Medical Group - Martinez - Arm bruised and in pain for a week and counting after blood draw. Not prone to bruising.

    Von Stieff Medical Group - Martinez

    4.0(20 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Dr Hobert was our Dr for over 20 years and was great. The carpenters/von stieffs took over his…read morepractice after he passed and they have been nothing but difficult to deal with. The MA Pam is consistently rude. I came in right when they took over and got everything squared away as a new patient and then didn't see them for 3 years and they told me anyone they haven't seen in 3 years gets removed from the system and is no longer a patient.. and I'd have to be scheduled as a new patient and they didn't have any openings for 9 -12 months for new patients. So because I'm healthy and had no issues for three years they deleted my 30 years of records from Hobert and removed me as a patient. I've heard this exact story from other Hobert patients. My parents were still with them up until recently when they told us they were no longer working with their healthcare. We called the healthcare who said that wasn't true at all and then called back to tell them they are willing to pay and if they send them the bill it will be taken care of only for them to tell us they are lying to you and rudely told us they weren't arguing about it anymore (after only 2 quick phone calls) and that they were no longer using that healthcare and we could only pay out of pocket or find a new healthcare. Each time I've talked with them on the phone I felt as if I was at the dmv. The drs seemed okay even though the one time I came in I felt like I was being rushed out the door or I was just being used as a training situation, and my father felt as if he was never listened to and almost always rushed out the door. It's a shame they took over a staple in the community only to reject that community.

    My name is Kelly , and I have been a patient of the Von Stieff medical group for at least 10 years…read more Before I started seeing Dr. Kristina Carpenter as my primary care physician, I shuffled through many doctors that didn't care and didn't listen to me. Dr. Carpenter is amazing. She always listens to me and has no problem. Ordering tests when needed. I hope she's in practice for a very long time. The front of the office staff is incredible. They're always so kind and caring, and Salvador Fierro has always had my referrals ready for me and any notes that I may need for work before I leave the office. He's also been extremely timely And thorough with disability paperwork. He is a great asset to that office. I highly recommend the Von Stieff medical group.

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    Evolve Teen Treatment Centers - We have a private chef who prepares nutritious and delicious meals.

    Evolve Teen Treatment Centers

    1.0(4 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    More to add. They…read moreuse deceptive marketing. Their pamphlets and website show therapeutic outings but it as far from the truth. Instead of activities on weekends, they force the children to wash staff cars inside and out in harsh heat. Instead of allowing you outside into the backyard and other facilities, you are stuck inside all day, forced to write on paper for endless hours. They take away all basic human rights, even taking away showers or using a timer with a cut off of a short as one minute. Staff will even violate bathroom privacy, forcing you to shit and piss with the door open for many to see. They strip search you daily. The staff will verbally abuse you and sexually harass you, if you stand up for anyone or yourself they will take away all your basic human rights and extend your stay. Even the daily schedule is brutal, especially for children struggling with their mental health. As soon as you wake up at 7am, you are forced to excercise for a full hour. You must excercise before even eating or changing your clothes, and if you stop for even a second you will experience severe consequences. Even if you physically can not due to a health problem, you will be punished. After exercise, you will sit in group for the entire day, with only a 30 minute break for lunch where you are forced to eat even if you can not. Throughout the day if the staff don't like something that a child does, all the children will be punished, even for something simple as speaking when you're not supposed to or rolling your eyes. You have no idea when you are getting out and if Taylor decides she will threaten to shop you off to an out of state facility for years.

    The worst health care provider experience in the US…read more Amateurish staff, along with capricious discharge of patient under the lip service of 'we care', along with ghosting legal guardians by not providing medical report or prescription refills. The worst form of negligence by doctors in the facility and admins who are focused on seeing patients as liability and obfuscating records to remove any exposure to liability arising from careless and degraded operating processes.

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    Welcome to Evolve Walnut Creek - Residential Treatment Center for Teens 12-17 Years Old

    Evolve Teen Treatment Centers - Our fully equipped onsite gym allows teens to engage in daily physical fitness, promoting health, wellness, and an active lifestyle.

    Our fully equipped onsite gym allows teens to engage in daily physical fitness, promoting health, wellness, and an active lifestyle.

    Evolve Teen Treatment Centers - In the living room teens can relax, socialize, play games, read, listen to music, and enjoy various recreational activities.

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    In the living room teens can relax, socialize, play games, read, listen to music, and enjoy various recreational activities.

    Evolve Teen Treatment Centers - Our primary therapists' offices provide a comfortable setting for teens to engage in individual and family therapy.

    Evolve Teen Treatment Centers

    1.0(1 review)
    6.5 mi

    Therapy groups are performed by under-trained staff. The quality of these therapy groups is…read morelaughable- surface level BRIEF discussions of addiction, depression, 50% of the time is a Ted Talk lazily being played. The focus of this program seems to be discipline. Excessive rules and guidelines set for every situation- this would be acceptable if the application of these rules wasn't dependant on under-trained and low-tempered staff. The therapy is either in group (Any mention of slightly-dangerous thoughts or feelings is forbidden) or with a similarly ill-tempered and crude therapist (They have two in total!). Equine therapy is an hour and a half of walking around a thirty foot dust-filled pen with 1,000 pound horses which always seem to be upset. County psych wards have nicer staff.

    From the owner: Evolve was founded in 2014 with a clear mission: to provide the highest quality care exclusively…read morefor teens. With over a decade of experience, we remain committed to excellence in every aspect of the client experience. From the start, our founders emphasized individualized care and ongoing support, empowering teens to heal, grow, and become their best selves. We believe that teens thrive when provided with the right tools, structure, and compassionate guidance—meeting them where they are with unwavering support. As a clinician-led organization, we follow a clinical-first model, relying on evidence-based treatment modalities to ensure the highest standards of care. We believe that every client is doing the best they can with their current skills and circumstances, and, with our support, have the capacity to grow and change. Our commitment to safety, clinical expertise, and individualized care makes Evolve the premier choice for teen mental health and substance use treatment.

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    We have a private chef who prepares nutritious and delicious meals.

    Evolve Teen Treatment Centers - In the group room, teens participate in daily group therapy sessions, including DBT, and other evidence-based & experiential groups.

    In the group room, teens participate in daily group therapy sessions, including DBT, and other evidence-based & experiential groups.

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    Teens sit down to eat each meal with peers and staff at our dining table

    Nicolle Ionascu, PsyD QME

    Nicolle Ionascu, PsyD QME

    4.0(4 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    By far the best psychologist I have ever had the pleasure of working with! (and I've worked with a…read morelot of psychologists) I've been her client for over 3 years at this point and I see her weekly or bi-weekly. I have never once felt uncomfortable or unsafe while seeing her.If you want somebody who truly cares about and wants nothing but the best for their clients as well adapts their therapy style to each individual client then this is who you need. They have all their credentials hanging on the walls in both of their offices. She has gone to very prestigious colleges has her own private practice as well as working in multiple very well known hospitals. They truly care about the people that they work with. They're always punctual and never have canceled an appointment on me. They have helped me improve my life beyond words, I am forever grateful for the help that they have given me.

    It is hard to explain what a difficult experience I had dealing with Ionascu. Her manner was curt,…read moreunreceptive/unsympathetic and not helpful in the performance of neuro-psychological testing. (I am loath to use the term "Doctor" as she got a PsyD from a second-rate institution, "The Wright Institute", that will give anyone with enough time and money a degree that allows them to use that coveted term. I heard a psychologist with a PhD from the University of California, San Francisco called it the "Wrong Institute" because she said the students were practically innumerate, i.e., they could barely do math she taught in psych classes. A PsyD is nothing more than a high-sounding professional technician's degree with limited insight into the theoretical foundations of the psychology and physiology of neuropsychology. One of her websites claim she got her training at UCSF. One class, 2 days, maybe.) Briefly, her office setup for neuro-psychological evaluation is ergonomically poor with problematic equipment layout and rickety equipment and nothing to accommodate different body types. Some of the equipment is improperly positioned for the requirements of the evaluative instrument/test being administered. Some of the testing conditions lacked privacy and, potentially, in violation of health privacy laws. I could go on but suffice it to say that considering how much she charges for her services it ought to be better. I went to her because the only other people in the area approved to do the testing were booked far into the future and Ionascu could accommodate the timeline I was forced into by the FAA. Now I understand why. She is second-rate and if I had to do this again I would choose any other neuro-psych evaluator in the Bay Area (or travel long distances) instead of her even with the long wait the others might have. She may be good for some people but beware of her limited capabilities and unprofessional approach.

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