I've been with Dr. Somersille for over a decade and highly recommend her! She's seen me through multiple pregnancies and any other gynecological concerns over the years, and always handles things with giving me informed ease. They always make time for me at the office when I have a pressing issue. read more

I had been having some health issues, and was in need of finding a new GYN. Dr. Carol Somersille, not only took my insurance, but was able to see me promptly. During the consultation, she seemed attentive, took a thorough case history, collected a sample for a culture and we came up with a working plan. We set a follow up appointment and I felt we were on the right path. When it was time for the follow up, I was contacted by the office saying that the appointment wasn't needed. I explained I had new concerns, information, and requests from my medical team that I needed to speak to her about. After several rounds of phone messages, the results were: no follow up visitation, no results from the specimen test, no communication about the other doctor's concerns, and no satisfactory resolution to my health situation. I'm not certain what went wrong, but this was definitely not the assistance I needed. read more

Dr. Somersille and her staff are amazing! Dr. Somersille has been my OBGYN for the last few years and managed me during my first pregnancy last year helping me to welcome a healthy baby. I had some complications during my pregnancy which Dr. Somersille managed so well with her great expertise and care. I am in the healthcare field myself so I can definitely appreciate a very thoughtful and thorough healthcare provider. Her office staff were also extremely caring and communicative. read more

I had a fantastic experience at Carol Somersille office! I really don't understand the bad reviews here but, the front desk staff Miriam and Martha were incredibly warm, welcoming, and efficient. For my appointments, I always get 2 text reminders; first one a week before and second one the previous day so never missed any. Dr. Somersille is very knowledgeable and she came to the hospital on a Sunday to attend my delivery. Greatly appreciate it as it really helped me feel comfortable. I have nothing but huge thanks to the entire team. During my visits, I have seen multiple folks coming in, asking for a change of appointment and being very rude to the staff. I have always seen Miriam and Martha being very patient with them even when they are not. So I am extremely surprised by the negative reviews here. read more

Unfortunately, our interaction with this doctor left us feeling dismissed, unsupported, and confused about next steps when I was trying to support my wife by contacting the clinic and encountered this Doctor. 1. The doctor has no manner nor empathy - consistently communicated in a condescending, "sink or swim" manner, toward both the patient and family. When we reached out with concerns about significant medication side effects, the tone felt accusatory rather than supportive. ("Why are you so why are you not tough enough ?!?!?"!) 2. The doctor is not competent to do her job, arrogant and ignorant - claiming her prescription is absolutely fine while disregarding the patient's actual experience. We were told decide ourselves whether to go to the ER. 3. Lacks integrity. In the medical note, the doctor claimed untruefully implying that we contacted her multiple times to make it sound dramatic. Truth is we followed the operator's instructions to we waited for a call back and call agian after 30 minutes with 0 responses. Believe me no one like to call her as we prefer speaking with decent human beings. 4. The doctor also distanced herself from responsibility, failed to respond after 3 business days. Still no response at this point. Ironically, the billing arrived without delay. Overall, the interaction felt lacking knowledge, compassion and clarity, getting pushing around, no responsbility and full of lies, especially in moments when patients feel vulnerable or scared. I would not recommned her to anyone. read more

Dr. Somersille has my heart forever! She helped me bring two beautiful daughters into this world. She is so knowledgeable, caring, kind and so very down to earth. She listens to you and provides the type of care that you would expect from someone who respects other women. Her office can get a bit busy so appointment times can run over but overall a good experience for me. Thank you Dr. Somersille, thank you nurse Linda (so funny and a sweetheart), and thank you to ultrasound tech Kevin (hilarious--will have you laugh crying lol). read more

Couldn't have picked a better OB! Her team was so caring and made me feel welcomed every time I came into the office. Even though my husband was there to support me the nurses stepped in to help walk me through my first pregnancy. I look forward to seeing them again when I have my second pregnancy! read more

Dear Dr. Somersille you have a very nasty, uncouth and NO manners office staff. They should know better how to deal with patients calling and asking for appointments. Her name starts with "M." This lady should not hang up on someone who is trying to make an appointment. She ruins your reputation. My wife is already a patient of yours. read more

tl;dr: avoid at all costs- at best she is negligent, at worst she is dangerous. Go to El Camino Women's Medical instead. Carol is completely negligent. I saw her several times in 2020 when I was pregnant and have not since written a review as I have been recovering emotionally from her neglect and unsafe practices. She discounted all my concerns, even about abnormal bloodwork and my higher risk pregnancy, claiming she was not my primary provider so that was essentially not her problem. The worst thing was when I had a late term miscarriage (16wks) and she was unavailable. I had to go to ER twice and both times every single doctor kept repeatedly asking where she was as they were not my Dr and couldn't help me. I had no answer...she was unavailable what am I supposed to do? It was a Friday afternoon during a time normal offices would have been open. I called her emergency after hours line several times as I was bleeding blood clots and was told that she was her own cover, was out on vacation and would call me back when she felt like it. Hours later she called back, unapologetic, dismissing my concerns again. Expecting the ER to be her vacation coverage is wholly negligent. Because she was unavailable, a pregnancy that could have still been viable, ended in a late miscarriage. The ER wouldn't send me to the emergency OB because I was 2 days shy of 16 weeks and they only see after 16 weeks. The ultrasound techs drained me of the little remaining fluid I had and thus the baby became unviable. Had Carol been competent and available, this wouldn't have resulted in the loss. As a woman of color myself, I am well aware of the gaslighting and dismissal of pain that impacts ALL women, especially us, and the highest maternal mortality rates are for women of color which is a reflection of this. I was optimistic that she herself as a woman of color would be sensitive to this and she absolutely was not. At best she is negligent, at worst she is dangerous. I WISH the reviews reflected the reality of her practice as she made an experience that is already scary and emotionally difficult, exponentially more frightening and difficult. A lawyer consulted me that I do have a case for malpractice but I had been too emotionally fraught to deal with anything but myself and my health. The women at El Camino Women's Medical Group intervened to help me when Carol wouldn't and I am forever grateful to them. read more

I'm writing this review about my recent (March 2025) experience with Dr. Sommersille, which was deeply upsetting. This was my first gynecology appointment and I left the office sobbing, feeling violated, and emotionally scarred. During the physical exam, I felt extremely uncomfortable, disrespected, and violated by the way she conducted herself. Instead of providing care with professionalism and compassion, she was mocking, dismissive, and incredibly rude throughout the entire appointment. Rather than listening to my concerns, she pushed medication without discussion and made me feel unheard and disrespected. I won't get into specific details as this experience was very traumatic for me but I have since filed a formal complaint with the Medical Board of California regarding her conduct. I strongly urge anyone considering her as a doctor to think twice before making an appointment. The only positive experience I had during my appointment was with Martha at the front desk. She was extremely sweet, patient, and comforting. Dr. Sommersille on the other hand made me question why someone like her would go into the medical field... read more

I've never seen such a disorganized office. Forgetting the last time I visited, forgetting what they actually need from me, billing me when I'm not supposed to be billed. Martha is not on it. After visiting in May, they bombed my phone in June to return for another checkup. After adamantly stating that I had already been in May and it didn't make sense to come back, front desk insisted like it was something urgent. I rescheduled meetings and crammed in a visit before work travels. I rush in, wait 20 min, and the doc waits until I'm in the exam room to review my file and say I wasn't needed. I was livid. The doctor was embarrassed and said I wouldn't be billed. I watched her tell Martha & front desk to not bill me, and saw Martha acknowledge this request and make a note. Well, this is probably the same person who kept bombing my phone because she's so unorganized. I kept receiving a bill! After calling to complain, I got a lot of attitude from Martha and heard the doc tell her AGAIN to not bill me. Nonetheless, I received a bill again and got lots of attitude when I called. The doc's apology was that their system is old and so the files don't get updated properly. Suggestions for front desk: Google Docs? Google Calendar? Apple Calendar? Microsoft Word? Google Sheets? Excel? It doesn't cost thousands of dollars to get organized. They called me to return again last month but I already found another doc. Byebye. read more

Staff and Doctor do not listen at all. Try getting past the front desk. Not friendly and extremely rushed. Doctor does not listen and is actually causing quite a problem. Do not use. read more

Terrible experience. Staff, Martha, extremely hard to work with. The doctor doesn't listen or help at all. I agree with all the bad reviews. read more

The doctor herself was great and to the point with all of my questions. But later I was told I was given a prescription where a urine test was necessary and I was never given a urine test. When I called to ask about it, they claimed they had given me one and had results for it. I checked the patient portal and did not see the test at all. After I called again asking, they went and add a urine test into my profile - but I know for a fact, no test was done. One misstep is enough for me to never come to to this office again, especially considering how "certain" they were that I was tested. read more

As I lay here naked on the exam table, now 54 minutes past my appointment start time, I'm ready to detail the past nine months or so of having Dr. Somersille as my doctor. First and foremost, I have a healthy baby Dr.Somersille delivered via scheduled c section. Thank you for completing that most important task. Overall though, some major improvements need to happen at this office. -my average appointment wait time was easily 30 minutes plus -no email or digital contact with the doctor or her staff whatsoever (you must call) -overall archaic systems and communication methods (wanting to fax me a prescription) -office staff is stressed (poor leadership) with poor communication skills (probably because they can't get an answer from the doctor) -poor bedside manner from some office staff, most likely due to language barrier -having to wait over five hours in pain for test results when I see online they have been received by the doctor (she waits until after all patients have left, after five pm, for call back in this case) I'd rather not share my medical details here so forgive me for lacking specifics. You get the idea. If I have another baby it will not be with this doctor. read more

Dr. Somersille and her staff Mariam and Martha are excellent! I am a nurse and felt very well taken care of. She was my OB for my second baby. I have some complications and she made sure that I knew what my options were for treatment or referrals. When things were abnormal she was calm and responded appropriately. I love her humor! I appreciated her candid, honest answers to my medical questions and concerns. I had an uncomplicated c section and always felt heard and cared for. Thank you to you and your office for everything. read more

I love Dr. Somersille! I have been seeing her for 3 years now for both annual check and my IUD. She's always very friendly, answers all my questions in detail, and is very good at what she does. I've had friends who've had a horrible IUD insertion process, but with Dr. Somersille it was painless and fairly smooth. read more

I went to Dr.Somerville for a small portion of my prenatal appointments. One particular instance stands out in my mind, two years later. I had a weight gain issue during pregnancy which I understand needed to be treated. Instead of suggesting I see a prenatal nutritionist or suggesting a healthy meal plan Dr Somerville told me to eat ONE egg for breakfast and then not eat again until lunch. This advice is not only unrealistic but dangerous for a pregnant mother. There were a few other instances that she made really negative comments towards my plus sized body. I would not suggest anyone who is plus sized or gains weight easily during pregnancy to choose her as a doctor. read more

Dr Somersille and staff are great! When I found out I was pregnant, I wanted an experienced doctor because I knew I was at higher risk based on my age, weight, etc. Dr Somersille was referred to me by a good friend of mine that had 2 teenagers now. There is a significant 10 year age gap between my first and second so I had forgotten a lot and wanted someone incredibly thorough to ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. Dr Somersille was awesome! I felt heard, she gave me a lot of reassurance and she delivered a healthy baby via c -section (chose c section again as I had one with my first). 10 years later, I would say this c section was much easier (though both were scheduled, no labor). I'm not sure what she did that was so different but the next day I was ready to go home, didn't need any pain meds and felt really good. She was at the hospital checking in on me on a Saturday! I was so happy to see her...unlike my first, I didn't see my dr the next day because it was the weekend so just saw someone covering her. I'm going to chop it up to Dr Somersille's surgery technique because being 10 years older and in worse shape, I can't imagine how I could feel so good after surgery. In addition, her office staff are super friendly and are also quick to fill out your disability paperwork for you which is incredibly nice and helpful. Huge thank you to Dr Somersille and staff for everything especially delivering my gorgeous baby girl. read more

This review is long overdue but Dr Somerville was my doctor for my pregnancy with my son. My son is 2 years old now and I still think back to how grateful I am to have had her in my corner during the entire process. Her office staff was nothing but nice and friendly to me so I am a bit confused by the other reviews. Overall, great experience and will be going to her when we are ready for baby#2. read more

I've been to Dr Sommersille twice now as I was referred to her by my GP. Both times she was a total disappointment. She doesn't listen at all and doesn't review your chart before she sees you. Asks the same questions over and over (because she doesn't listen) and asks you to ask your GP rather than answer your question. My GP sent me to her and she telling me to ask my GP. She orders tests I already had and wasn't even aware of the results of my previous test. I wouldn't trust anything she said about my health. She's either burned out or checked out but whatever her problem, she's a shabby doctor who lost interest in her work long ago. read more

Dr Somersille successfully delivered both of my baby girls without any complications and I couldn't be happier with the care I received. Dr Somersille was incredibly kind and reliable throughout all three of my pregnancies, including my first pregnancy, in which I had to undergo a second-term abortion. Now I have two healthy and wonderful little girls, both born a week after term and delivered naturally. Dr Somersille was there to ensure I delivered them safely, and to allow my partner to cut the cord. She respected my wish to delay induction as much as possible to allow my body to get ready for birth. If you are looking for a great obstetrician, you can stop looking. read more

Worst experience ever. Still traumatized... I came in for an annual that resulted abnormally for the first time ever. It was insisted that I have a biopsy done. While the painful, tearful procedure was happening, Carol Somerville said everything was normal but just to be sure. Prior to booking the procedure the nurse set the expectation that this was generally always covered by insurance. WRONG. Not only did I have to pay out of pocket for the procedure, insurance insisted they wouldn't cover it because it didnt apply for someone my age and was unnecessary. I sought 2 other gyns out and confirmed the procedure was unnecessary at that time. The samples came back good. But the experience was absolute torture. This doesnt even include her bedside manner. I had stated many times that I wanted to discuss birth controls. After my procedure, Carol said I know you wanted to talk about this today but I dont have time for it and walked out! TLDR: they she over prescribes when unnecessary and doesnt care about why youre there, just what makes them money. The nurse practitioners are the stars of the show. if you can see them and avoid Carol then go for it! read more

Dr. Somersille recommends preventative drugs even when there aren't conditions requiring medication. Perhaps a win for the drug retailers and the doctor, not sure if it helps the patient. read more

Dr.Somersille delivered our baby and was our doctor during the pregnancy. We are super grateful to have had her guidance and calm presence. Even during the delivery she ensured that our baby received the right amount of attention immediately when the attending nurse seemed to have lost track of time. Her knowledge and experience are super valuable for any patient and many of our friends have also had her as their doctor during pregnancy and childbirth. Thanks doctor! read more

From the front desk service over the phone, to being greeted upon entry and going through the paperwork and seeing the "attending nurse" the experience was great. I went for just a regular women's check up to get my Rx renewed and had recently changed insurance, so I found Dr. Somersille through "Castlight" and then looked the office up on Yelp and decided to check them out. When I called she asked the basic insurance info and set me up with an appt. Now I did not get to see Dr. Somersille, as she is booked out over a month in advance I guess, I needed to get in within the month so I decided to see the "attending nurse" I do not remember her name, Indian woman, and she was very nice, answered all my questions and made recommendations and was formal in her demeanor but very friendly to speak with. It was a quick visit and great all around. Got the set up to see my online test results for any time that I go their, without having to wait for a phone call. Will be going back for anything else I need! Thank you! read more

I called to make an appointment. I went, got checked in, and gave a specimen sample. The doctor walked in and said, "I don't accept your insurance. I don't know why they haven't updated the information, but I don't accept your insurance plain and simple! If you want to see me, I'm $3,500.00." I told her that I have Physicians Medical Group, and that I was told she accepted it. She assured me that she didn't. Which is fine, but she has no manners! The front desk was nice, and the medical assistant was very professional, but Carol Somersille is extremely rude! It's shocking how an "educated" woman can be so "uneducated in dealing with patients that she can't charge! Being rude to patients isn't part of being a doctor. My friend works for a colleague of hers and told me that she IS in fact extremely rude because she goes into their office demanding flu shots to take home and give to her kids like she owns the place. She might kiss up if she accepts your insurance, but she is unprofessional! read more

Dr. Somersille is simply the best Gyn/OB I ever had! She has delivered both of my babies. I had two uncomplicated and easy deliveries. With her calm and relaxing presence, I knew my babies, and I were safe, and nothing could go wrong. She is knowledgeable and throughout but doesn't "overdo" things. She and her team (Martha, Maryam, and Linda) are kind and friendly. I feel glad and lucky to have found such a fantastic and caring team! My family and I always felt welcome. read more

Dr. Somersille is a fantastic gynecologist and obstetrician. My experience with her and her staff has been nothing but positive. Starting with regular visits during my pregnancy, her exams were always done efficiently with no fuss. She delivered my baby at El Camino Hospital. She checked on me multiple times during my 20hrs labor (I was induced). There was a slight complication at the end of the delivery but she handled it with such ease and calmness. I was so grateful she was there. Also happy to report I had a speedy recovery afterwards as well. read more

Dr. Somersille seems fabulous. She is personable and very reassuring. I'm not thrilled with the office policies. They wouldn't immediately approve transferring my blood tests to another doctor (which is absurd; they're my test results and they should be sent anywhere I want) and they charge you a fee if you don't have your co-pay on you. But I think Dr. Somersille is a keeper and I'm so glad to have found someone I like so close to home (she's in walking distance of O'Connor Hospital). I did have to wait a long time for several visits. read more

Dr. Somersille is a wonderful OB/GYN. She cares about her patients and really takes time to get to know them. She jots down notes and information about you in your chart so she has more information than just medical history, which to me is important because it says I'm a person and not just another body. Dr. Somersille has given me prenatal care, delivered my daughter (and saved her life by refilling my womb when I lost too much amniotic fluid when my water broke!), and inserted my Mirena IUD in addition to giving me my yearly check up. She went to school at Harvard and Johns Hopkins; she's definitely a smart cookie and I trust her with my life. Her office staff is very friendly and can be overworked, but focus on you when you're there. I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes to be seen, and never had issues with business/paperwork/insurance. I highly recommend her practice! read more

I've been seeing Dr Somersille for about 10 years now, and I would follow her practice anywhere! She is humorous, personable, and just all around excellent in her field. I've had medical issues, and she was quick to run the necessary tests to get to the bottom of things as soon as possible, and then resolve. She also delivered my child, and was absolutely amazing. I can't say enough great things about her. Update: You very well may be kept waiting for your appointment, as sometimes she's been called to the hospital on emergencies. However I feel she's worth the wait. She always provides detailed information and is very patient and thorough when answering any questions or concerns. read more

AMAZING GROUP OF WOMEN!!! Last week I got to my second appointment and was told that my IUD hasn't arrived yet! This is from initially ordering it 2 months prior, the girls at the desk called my insurance quickly and got everything straightened out and I was able to get it inserted that day. Instead of rescheduling me, she didn't give up on me and I'm SO thankful. I do not get many days off during the week to come so it would have take me months to get in again. Dr. Somerville is wonderful at explaining procedures, and very excellent at patient education. She speaks with knowledge and confidence which puts you at ease. Lastly, the other girl came inside the room while Dr. Somerville put the IUD in. She was AMAZING. She helped me remember to breathe, counted with me, and did this tapping on my arm that made me much more zen. These women are rockstars!! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Somersille for 5 years now. I was devastated last year when i lost my insurance and had to go to Valley Care... Valley Care is very good, but i Love Dr. Somersille. I have had a few incidents with my IUD that i didn't trust anyone but her to help me with. Insurance or not i still go to her because her care is worth the money. She has gone beyond being just my Gyno, she helped provide an easy way for me to cut down on my smoking. After a close friend's suicide she counseled me during an office visit and helped give me a good perspective on the situation. I feel like she cares more about me than just making sure my lady parts are healthy. I don't know what everyone's problem is with the front office, i have never had a problem with Marta or any of the nurses... read more

This review is for Dr Somersille and some of her staff :-) There was one nurse who pretended to know everything and was VERY rude but I'll leave that out of her. Dr Carol is so sweet! I've had 4-5 appointments with her now and she's never kept me waiting more than 15 minutes past my time. I usually go in the late morning though, if that may make a difference. She's very personable, knowledgeable and friendly. I will be switching to go to a midwife for this pregnancy but I would return to her in a heartbeat for anything else :-) read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Somersille for almost 20 years now. Her office used to be close to my house in San Jose, but I did not hesitate for a second and now drive to Mountain View to see her. Why would I go somewhere else when she is so great? She has delivered both of my children and it was a 100% great experience, partly due to her skill and compassion. She has been with me though some tough medical times also and was always available for appointments or phone conversations. I have never received a "no" answer to my requests from her or her staff. About her staff: I absolutely adore Martha - she is sweet, accommodating and respectful. I agree with the other reviewer - she recognizes me even over the phone! If I could hire Martha for my office, I would do it in a heart beat. Eilene, the wonderful nurse has just retired, and she also was just a joy and I will miss seeing her. I read that some patients had insurance issues. Insurance is a terrible beast to deal with for patients and doctors alike. The story is never straight forward and more often than not it is the most frustrating part in patient care for both parties. Be gentle with your doctors - they often end up being the middle man that gets most of the abuse from both sides, even though they do nothing wrong. read more

As a physician, Dr. Sommersille is certainly qualified and appreciated her professionalism. Unfortunately, her office seems to move frequently, she only has one hospital affiliation (El Camino Hospital) and her staff make it difficult to be a patient. Her office staff can be rather flustered and difficult to reach. In preparing for a very minor procedure, her office was not aware of the processes of the hospital or the requirements for the surgery. This meant last minute (within 2 days of procedure) time off of work to acquire additional pre-procedure tests in 3 different locations (her office, hospital lab & my internist.) The required costs provided by the office/hospital were not fully disclosed and you must use caution. The out-patient surgical center at El Camino doesn't have PPO agreements with some providers and while they "claim" they will only charge you your in-network co-pay and deductible, all of their tests, anesthesiologists, pathology and such are affiliated with the hospital (in-network deductible) and so you will wind up paying in-network and out-of-network deductible and fees. This more than doubled the estimated costs. Spent months trying to get clarification on the insurance billing and during that time El Camino sent the bill to collections, despite several letters and calls. After the procedure, Dr. Sommersille expected my husband to relate the outcome and when I had questions, there wasn't anyone there to talk to. I had to call her office from the recovery room nurse station. Dr. Sommersille was professional enough to call and apologize for all of the confusion and problems, so she did address them, but I found another doctor. read more

Anyone who gives this Dr anything less than 5 stars is a loon! I have been seeing her for the last 6 + years, she was with me through both of my pregnancies, where both children needed to be induced and even went above and beyond to check in with the hospital to get me updates throughout the day when the hospital was overly busy with my second son. I have had 2 IUD's with her as well and she is fantastic. She is clear, friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly straight forward. No sugar coating or beating around the bush. I LIKE THAT! If your weight is a detriment to your health she lets you know. And conversely doesn't go overboard making you worry about needless things (caffeine while pregnant, etc.). Her motto is moderation, which is healthy. Her staff (which basically consists of two other people) have never been anything but friendly and helpful. Wait times...okay people really? When have you ever gone to a doctor's office and not had to wait a little bit. Besides this fact i have never had to wait longer than 10 minutes when I have an appointment and if they do run long i recognize they are being thorough with another patient just as i expect them to be with me. read more

I just saw Dr. Somersille for a checkup, and the experience was wonderful. She really took her time explaining all of my options for screening, given my family history of breast cancer. At the end, after spending all that time discussing and then examining me, she said she had a bit of time before her next patient, so she did a further risk assessment for me. I felt like there was no rush at all. I'm not sure if the Dr. spaces out her schedule like that on purpose, but you really get the feeling that she wants to address your every concern. No lectures or judgment either. Dr. Somersille is so friendly and easy to talk to, and above all very knowledgeable. The doctor has a ton of experience, and you can tell based on the depth of her answers and advice she has seen a lot of patients. Maryam, who did my intake, was also very nice, as was the front desk reception. Couple more bonuses: *Parking is easy with the parking structure nearby (and valet) *I was able to see the doctor with very little wait time *I received my visit summary via the online portal a few days after my visit. So easy. read more

Dr Somersille prescribed BV medication for me when I was experiencing some vaginal itching without running any tests, when I came back saying the medicine didn't work she then hypothesized that I had desquamative vaginitis, which she said was incurable, again without running any tests. On a separate occasion when I said I experience significant labial discomfort on my period, she literally told me to "suck it up". I got the impression that she has rather old fashioned principles and also often seemed rushed at appointments, rushing to a diagnosis without fully listening to my concerns. The one good thing I can say about her is that she voluntarily informed me of the Mirena IUD being approved for 6 years (used to be 5), so it doesn't seem like she's trying to prescribe unnecessary medication. read more