He is very thorough, knowledgeable, professional, friendly, down to earth, etc. I felt very comfortable and relaxed from my very first appointment. read more

Dr. Littlejohn and his staff: Ana and Shyne are amazing!! Dr. Littlejohn is very knowledgeable and is a great person! He is a great leader and very helpful read more

Dr. Littlejohn is the best PCP I've had in the bay area. All I can say are positives about his practice. Yes, there is some wait time but that's the least of my concerns. I need professional and nurturing care and that's what this practice provides. He is an excellent MD and for a senior like me, that is critical. I am fortunate I found him. read more

Communication is a struggle with Dr. Littlejohn's office. This is a mom-and-pop operation that doesn't appear to have a dedicated receptionist to answer the phones. So generally you have to leave a message and pray for a callback. Parking is moderately easy. Usually I can get parking within 2 blocks. It does get busy during the day due to all the office buildings nearby. Overall, the office experience needs improvement. read more

Due to the reviews i was a little skeptical, but after talking with the office manager and Ana i was excited to make an appointment! Met with doctor and i actually was so happy i was referred to him! He was responsive respectful and listened to all my concerns! I felt very comfortable with him and i am excited to continue my care in his office !! Recommend!! read more

Omg!!! Dr. Littlejohn is now offering Omprenzic (generic name Semiglutide), and I've already lost an incredible 20lbs! The addition of esthetic services and the revitalizing IV treatment were beyond amazing choices. The staff, Dr., Anna, and Maureen, have been incredibly supportive and amazing throughout my journey. If you're searching for an effective weight loss solution and a rejuvenating experience, I highly recommend Dr. Littlejohn's clinic. It's the perfect place to achieve your health and wellness goals! He can also do parties! Will post pics of my progress and next treatment soon! Support our local owned business's in Emeryville! read more

This doctor represents the worst experience I have ever had with a member of the medical profession. If you are looking for some compassion or some tlc, move on! This guy simply does not care! Does not listen! Is NOT interested in your problems!!! I am amazed they let this guy through medical school. The lack of professionalism, lack of simply CARING is so horrendous! AND he does not know his stuff either! I do NOT recommend him! What an awful experience!!! read more

I've had a couple appointments with Dr. Littlejohn, and am now searching for another Primary Care Physician. There are good and bad things about his practice, and the bad vastly outweighs the good. I wish that I had read the reviews here before going, especially the negative ones. I recommend you do as well, my experience rhymes with theirs. Let's start with the biggest issues and go down from there for the sake of completeness. INVASIVE TOUCHING He gave no warning that he would begin the physical exam, he just started reaching under my shirt to listen to my heart. I was uncomfortable and shocked but assumed this was something he was only doing with me because I am a white, cis-gendered man. I would never have expected he would also have done this with his female patients until I read reviews here saying he had. I am shocked he hasn't been sued for malpractice and lost his license, given what I've read here. RIDICULOUS WAIT TIME The wait time in his office is consistently unprofessional. two examples: The first time I scheduled an afternoon appointment so I expected some delay. I ended up waiting over an hour, and could here him chatting with another patient when I went to the bathroom. The next time I made sure I was his first session of the day. The front-desk staff/nurse warned me that sometimes he arrived late but still scheduled the 9:00 am session. I arrived early for my session and then waited an hour before he arrived (I watched him walk in). He didn't apologize. DISRESPECTFUL SESSION TIME Every time I finally was in an appointment with him, he talked to me briefly then left without warning for 10-15 minutes. The second time, the walls were thin enough I could tell he was chatting with another patient, then the front-desk staff/nurse. When he came back, he gave no explanation or apology. That session ended up being OVER AN HOUR long, mostly taken up by him talking about himself. I barely could get a word in edgewise to bring it back to my test results and what I should do to follow up. *The one positive thing* One of my sessions was to explain the results of some tests. He went through each result of my blood work, taking notes on a printout about what each thing meant in layman's terms, when to worry and when not, and he was patient with follow-up questions. It felt like maybe the most personable explanation around a medical test result I'd had. DON'T GO HERE I see the positive reviews, and they reflect the one positive thing I mention above. But it is not enough. read more

Office experience, very rude and inconsiderate. Asked a simple insurance/change question and the women at the front desk just said "why are you asking me, and no we don't take that insurnace, go ask your insurance rep". Front desk or on the phone are the first people you interact at a doctor's office which in result either keeps you as a patient or not and this did not help, I wouldn't consider being a patient here. read more

Highly recommend! As a person living an alternative lifestyle, I often struggle with doctors who are shocked by practices I consider pretty normal. Dr. Littlejohn has seen it all and has a great attitude towards health, helping you live your life in the healthiest way possible. The staff are relaxed and relatable, so be patient with them and they'll be fun and considerate with you. read more

I really like Dr. Ben Littlejohn. I was very sick and I was able to get and appointment right away. In the waiting room there is an "easy chair" and a TV. He is always kind and gets to know me a little more each time. I was able to sit in a special vibrator easy chair to in a room to relax while waiting my turn. That chair really calmed me down. They have a very nicely located parking lot which also makes it easy to be there. They have a nice bathroom which I needed several times because of my condition. They sent my referral right away to the specialist. They also wanted me to follow up with them after I saw the specialist. I felt very supported and I am happy to have the staff and the doctor in my corner when I am down. They helped me when my insurance would not pay when it came to medication. They gave me the Good Rx card to pick up medication at Safeway. Instead of paying full price I was given a very good discount. These things mean a lot to me when I feel down and sick and needing assistance. This doctor now has an aesthetics department. I am looking forward to getting at least one procedure done there one day. read more

Dr. Littlejohn has been my primary Doctor for several years, I've been working on getting my overall health, weight and for me to feel good about my overall appearance or just to feel good in my skin. Dr Littlejohn had an additional practice where it's for aesthetic. After discussing my plateau, I started on semaglutide injections. I felt comfortable talking to Dr. about my struggles, and excited to see my future goals as he will be following my progress for overall health and appearance (for me). The additional practice he has is in the same building and unlike a Dr. office it spa like! He offer so many other aesthetic procedures, which I will be doing in the near future. Two weeks in on semaglutides and I feel great, eating better (no cravings for sugars!!!!!) have more energy I am excited to see Dr. Littlejohn in two weeks to get measured and discuss progress! read more

I'm a patient of Dr. Littlejohn. I really love him and his staff!!! Plus, it has been easy to get appointments where the rest of the Bay Area is a bit of a headache. My wife is interested in the aesthetics and the semiglutide that he does so I will update my post when she completes it. read more

I've never worked with a more unprofessional office. I had to call four times about a basic prescription and I never got it filled. Finally the nurse who answered the phone told me to go find another doctor. I had waited four days and still no response no call so I called back. Don't use this doctor they cause more stress than it's worth. The doctor himself is great but his staff and his office is so poorly managed. Billing, prescriptions, appointments and everything you need to get done is an absolute chore and you never get the help you need read more

Met Dr. Littlejohn when he was over with Dr. Stephen Sommer's medical practice on Piedmont Avenue. He was one of the better doctors in that practice. Glad to know he is back. Nothing has changed. Very personable. Spends a lot of time knowing you as a patient, while addressing each and every one of your medical concerns. Office has a simple-to-navigate online patient portal, and he is one of the medical professionals that have "lived experiences." A good partner in health. Recommended. read more

They use some pretty interesting, new medical technology for anti-aging to pelvic, abdominal dysfunctions. Radio frequency micro needling laser tech. It's called Morpheus8 a #kimkardashian rec, really good for skin tightening, scar treatment like surgical scaring, stretch marks, fine lines to sun damage wrinkles. Cool doctor and staff, warm and chill vibes. Parking was easy and in a safe neighborhood, public transit is nearby also. https://sanctuaryhealthpractices.com/ read more

You cant find a doctor that will call you back at 9pm to let you know he got your message same day and put in a prescription for you to pick up the next day. Thank you Dr. Littlejohn! read more

Dr. Little John is great! He is always willing to listen and has very reliable service. He is also very personable, which is nice because I always feel comfortable when I'm with him and in his office. It's hard to find doctors who are genuine and are willing to take as much time as you need to go over whatever is ailing you. I recommend him to everyone I know! read more

Ben Littlejohn III, MD - Family Practice Near Me - Emeryville, California

I just started Medicare and I needed a new doctor. He and his staff were excellent. The listened to me and heard all of my concerns. I feel like I have found a new home. read more

[I updated my review to try to make it more appropriate because I was told that the review was flagged for being inappropriate. I'm sorry. It's really hard to describe an experience of being harassed without saying anything inappropriate. The whole experience was inappropriate--That's the point. Hopefully this version is better.] Dr. Littlejohn made inappropriate, harassing comments to me. I don't think he should be allowed to see patients anymore. For instance, I was wearing a long-sleeved dress with a tight neck. He wanted to take my heartbeat. So he reached his hand under the bottom of my dress, and moved his hand up past my underwear, get to my chest and take my heartbeat. While his hand was passing my underwear, he said something to the effect of, 'You don't mind me reaching past your [censored word], do you?' It was too late for me to say no because he was already doing it, so I just didn't answer. Then he complained that I was wearing 'the most inappropriate outfit ever for a doctor's visit.' (He meant that my heart was hard to reach because I had a long-sleeved dress with a tight neck. But he could have asked me to change into a gown the way most doctors do!) Later, I mentioned that I am afraid of having blood taken. The reason is because I always faint when my blood is taken, and I hate fainting, because I always wake up scared and disoriented. But I didn't get around to explaining the reason to him. He told me that disliking having blood taken is all in my head. Then he made an analogy: He said something to the effect of, 'It's just like when girls complain that pap smears hurt. But those same girls are getting [censored word] by some random guy every night, and they don't complain about that hurting them.' That upset me a lot because pap smears can hurt. He wouldn't know being a man. Well actually, he should know, because clearly multiple of his female patients have told him! And I don't think that the fact that a woman has consensually engaged in normal adult activities should mean she isn't allowed to speak up when someone hurts her. That is woman shaming. He also made some comment about how lucky my boyfriend was to have me. It is nice to be complimented. But I don't like being complimented in that type of way by my doctor because I want to be able to trust my doctor to think of me as a patient. read more

Best Doctor in the East Bay. I've been going to Ben for years and he has shown himself to be a passionate caring professional. My company made me go to Kaiser for insurance purposes, but I still use Dr Littlejohn for advice and the occasional ridiculous disparity between Canadian and US drug pricing. I trust Ben completely. read more

Avoid for any reason. Very unprofessional doctor, doesn't treat you with care/kind, starts talking about random unrelated and sexual situations from the past after he asked about my orientation. That is absolutely unacceptable. Forgets to call you back, forgets your paperwork and test results. He doesn't have a lab in his practice so you have to go around town trying to do your lab work in undesirables labs and then meet with him again, when it should should all be done in one stop at his facility. The receptionists and help staff are just as incompetent and unfriendly, they don't explain anything and even booked the wrong appointments. Do not recommend and will never come back. Doctors like these should not exist. read more

Worst doctor in the Bay. I work in the health care industry, and I can promise you that this is not anywhere near what standard of care should be. I had an appointment with Dr Littlejohn to set him up as my primary care. I was kept waiting for over an hour, which on its own isn't that unusual for some doctors' offices, but from the room where they'd set me up I could literally hear Dr Littlejohn shooting the breeze with someone across the hall. At first I thought his chit chatting with someone else was just good bedside manner, but after listening to them talking about vacations and sports for over 45 minutes I began to think he actually just wasn't prioritizing his schedule of appointments. I asked one of the staff members when I could expect to see Dr Littlejohn because I had a nursing baby at home who I had to return to soon. She went and spoke with him, and I listened to him continue to hang out with the other patient for another 15 minutes before coming to see me. Not a great start. He was friendly at first, asked me where I was from, etc. But once I told him I grew up in Uganda he said, "Uganda! I thought about going to Uganda to pick myself out a wife, but my friend told me that all the women there are sluts and have AIDS." He said it clearly expecting me to laugh along with him. I responded, "That's a horrible thing to say," and he stopped smiling and took a defensive tone, saying, "That's just what my friend says," as if he shouldn't be expected to take any responsibility for it, even if he said it with a brand new patient who he's known for less than five minutes. I stuck out the visit because I needed a doctor to fulfill a prescription, but it was truly astonishing how many awful things he was able to say in a 20 minute interaction: He was racist towards Black folks: he told me a story about a past patient he'd cared for whose Black husband was "big, loud, aggressive, and really scary." He was racist towards Asian folks: told me another story about a cesarean operation he once had to perform with "his little Asian anesthesiologist, just a great little guy." He was fatphobic: he went into grisly detail about that cesarean and how he had to dig through "layers and layers of fat" to get the baby out. I'm sorry, WHAT does any of this have to do with doing intake for a new patient or refilling my prescription, and WHY is he violating patient privacy to tell me stories that only serve to illustrate the extent of his bigotry?! He also repeatedly cut me off (not with any subtlety, either, just talking right over me), and tried to explain to me how to do my job when I told him what my profession was. Even if it takes you ten more phone calls to find another provider who's accepting patients right now, it is so worth it to receive care from someone you can trust and isn't a jerk. TLDR: This guy's racist, sexist, fatphobic, and rude. Run the other way. read more

I am so thankful for Dr.Littlejohn . Wish there was more doctors like him that understands all your health needs. Excellent bed manners trust him with all my issues ,I know he would take care and find solutions to my health and answers all my concerns . The quality of care I received is excellent.. thank you doc read more

Dr Littlejohn is the absolute best! He went above and beyond to help with my shoulder when it was acting up. He also is an excellent Dr for my primary care as well. I highly recommend Dr Littlejohn and will refer him to anyone looking for a great Dr! read more

I had a visit at Doctor Littlejohn's Office recently. He has been my Primary Care Physician off and on for about 10 years now. In this visit I was seen by Dr. Littlejohn for about 30 minutes and he was as caring and professional as they come. The Doctor's office staff is always friendly, too. Dr. Littlejohn is always assertive with his diagnostics, prescriptions and referrals. I trust him a ton and multiple people in my family all see him for our medical needs. Thank you Dr. Littlejohn for making my medical visits ] less stressful than they used to be -- you are much appreciated. read more

Great initial appointment. Eased my nerves about visiting new doctors. Addressed all 3 health concerns with thorough explanations. ** Google Maps sent me to his old office. Make sure you check the address before heading out.** read more

Dr. Ben Littlejohn is a great doctor. He gets to know you, cracks jokes, and is direct to the point with his diagnoses. He doesn't mince words and explains everything in laymans terms. All attributes I appreciate in a doctor. After reading some of the negative reviews on here I guess an outgoing Doctor who takes an interest in his patients beyond a diagnoses isn't for everyone, and I can understand that. If you want a politically correct, boring Doctor who is going to come in, read your chart, give you a prescription and diagnoses in strict medical terms, and then leave without getting to know you than this is not the Doctor for you. Please go to Kaiser. Otherwise, if you like to banter and have a fulfilling relationship with your Doctor please go see Dr. Ben Littlejohn. He's lead a very interesting life and always has a story to tell. I think he does a great job of adapting to each patients' uniqueness and mirroring their personality. This makes you confident to tell him anything. He gets my recommendation. Arthur Morgan read more

This was the worst doctor's appointment I have ever had. Dr. Littlejohn started the appointment by telling me I looked just fine and that people all over the world were much sicker than I was. Before even asking me about why I came in he proceeded to tell me about the horrors he has seen and how I am plenty healthy looking. He took over an hour and listened to me for about 2 minutes. Most of the appt. he took an extremely condescending tone and acted as though I didn't know my body and was being dramatic by coming to the doctor. When he could tell that I was uncomfortable, he proceeded to tell me that most people find him affable and that clearly I wasn't one of them. Never have I felt so uncomfortable, degraded, and altogether shameful after leaving a doctor. I will NEVER go back to this doctor and I highly recommend to any woman who is used to being told what she is feeling and nodding along while a man in a powerful position demeans her sense of self does not see him either. read more

I've never felt better about going to the doctor, and I abhor going to the doctor. First off, the admin was amazing. I think her name is Maureen. I feel badly that I'm not 100% sure of that though. She explained so many things about my health insurance to me that I didn't even know. She even handled my phone call with my provider and told me how to handle the situation. She provided me with options and empowered me with knowledge, something that has never happened to me at a doctor's office before. Dr Ben was also very understanding, patient, real and he LISTENED to all my concerns. A lot of doctors are dismissive and just want to get on to the next patient. Dr. Ben spent time with me and addresses everything on the list. He made sure that I knew I was in good hands. Trust is of utmost importance when finding a primary care physician. If I move from California, I will be sad to lose him as a doctor. read more

Just moved to the area with my mom & this was the only physician I could find that took Medicare! Hallelujah!! Dr. Littlejohn's staff is remarkable, pleasant helpful & compassionate. Dr. Littlejohn has the bedside manner of a great practitioner. He was engaging, spent a great deal of time with my mom, and we left feeling like she was not only seen but HEARD! Kudos, we will back. read more

Dr. Littlejohn is one of the best doctors I've ever met and my stepdad is an anesthesiologist along with an entire family in the healthcare industry therefore I am highly qualified to determine this. All kidding aside, Dr. Littlejohn is brutally honest, he doesn't sugarcoat and he tends to you as a person, truly concerned with your mental, psychological, and physical well being. He definitely has that Dr. House swag and is extremely intelligent, he understands not just the medical perspective but the practical perspective of staying healthy in the world we live in today and I feel confident that he will always have my back. As with the experience I've had with other MDs, I don't need the pleasantries, I need trust and proficiency like that embodied by Dr. Littlejohn. read more

Only doctor in my adult life hood that I have felt comfortable telling all my health concerns and worries. A doctor shouldn't be some stiff in a white jacket but some one u can relate too on different levels. Is any doctor perfect, probably not, but the goal is your overall health and that starts with having a doctor u feel gives a heck about you. Does he have all the answers? Who does, but he knows how to get u going in the right direction. This doctor is a Gem in the Bay Area. read more

OMG where do I start, first off like other reviewers have mentioned, if you are visiting Littlejohn's office bring a fully charged smart phone or book because you will need it to entertain yourself while you sit in his waiting room for hours on end (at least 1 to 2 hours is typical). Did I mention said waiting room is completely empty, I never understand why the long wait. Anyway, I was able to tolerate this as his office is conveniently situated near my work. However, what is intolerable is the fact that I had some very serious health test run, the results of which Littlejohn does not post on the online portal. I was calling and emailing the office for months to get the results, the test were completed in May 2019 as of today Aug 2019 I have yet to receive a response. In the end, my physician friends suggested I report him to the medical board and contact the lab company and explain the situation and try to obtain the result from them directly. All I can say is that it's an awful feeling to be in suspense of your health for months on end. I would hate to have any other patient experience this. Please look elsewhere for a trust worthy doctor because Littlejohn is not your guy. read more

As a physician, I have a high bar of excellence for healthcare professionals. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of care provided by Dr. Littlejohn. My first appointment lasted over one hour, which is practically unheard of in today's medical environment. He was thorough about my history and the reason for my visit, and took the time understand more about me as a person. His excellent care is backed up by knowledgeable nurses and an excellent front office. I highly recommend this physician. read more

STEER CLEAR if at all possible. Dr. Littlejohn and his staff are actually quite nice once you get in the room with them, but this clinic really couldn't be more poorly managed. In addition to the obscene wait time others have mentioned, earlier this year they closed for several weeks (!) without giving any real notice to patients, in order to move clinic locations. Which is fine, I guess, unless you need time-sensitive information during that time. I was on a PPO, so as Littlejohn's patient I needed a referral to be seen anywhere else, a straightforward process which managed to take weeks. Obtaining records for another provider has likewise been like pulling teeth. I'm no longer a patient here, and I could not be more relieved. DO NOT VISIT. read more

Ben is personable and takes the time to explain things. I had heard of a new study on BBC and asked him, he knew all about it, but went of a few sites just to search for any additional info. He gets to know you too. Best GP I've had. read more

I was a patient of Dr. Ben LittleJohn for almost two years. The staff was very unprofessional, and a he had a large turnover in staff. He was a nice person, But I never felt I was heard or respected as his patient . He is the only doctor I ever had I could not trust. read more

Extremely long wait, unprofessional doctor and staff. They had me wait over an hour because I was double booked. He made me very uncomfortable when he did a pap smear. He did not tell me what he was going to do. I think he also touched parts of me that were completely unnecessary. I'll never visit the office again. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of care and attentiveness that I received at Dr. Littlejohn's office. You are able to fill out your paperwork online through ZocDoc, which allowed me to go straight in to see the doctor. Dr. Littlejohn was professional and thorough and I found his bedside manner to be quite delightful. I'm often a tough person to admit that I'm sick enough to merit going to the doctor, but this experience made the thought of possible future excursions for treatment seem far less daunting. I would certainly return for future care. read more