I am nervous about writing a negative review. Dr. Mark Bazalgette is my proctologist. I went into…read moresee him to have an internal hemorrhoid removed. My hemorrhoid or Hemorrhoids have been bleeding off and on for the last six months. I had an appointment set with another proctologist thru Sutter Health for a full colonoscopy in Emeryville. Dr. Bazalgette looked a little perturbed when I told him this but he said to keep the appointment with Dr. Shah. So I did. I've noticed that not every doctor sees eye to eye. Just like one plumber will mock another plumbers work. So anyways, back to my first visit with Dr. Bazalgette. The consultation lasted about 15 minutes or less. I very much wanted this hemorrhoid out. He was very willing to work with me and when I asked about his experience he told me that he had been doing at least one hemorrhoid removal per day for the past 30-35 years. Honestly, I was kind of impressed. But also surprised there are not more reviews on Yelp. So anyways, Dr. Bazalgette tells me he wants to take a look and does with a mini colonoscopy kit his assistant prepared. There was too much fecal matter in my anus and I told him that I had brought a couple enemas with me because I wasn't sure if I should use them before coming in. He told me to use the bathroom downstairs near the elevators and come back in 30-40 minutes and I performed two enemas then returned. Now the first and second appointment were in the same day. I remember feeling satisfied that this was going to be checked out so quickly and efficiently. I called him a cowboy meaning to me just get it done. I like people like that. In the first appointment he told me he was only going to check and there would be no operating. Just inspecting. So after I had cleaned my anus out and he was able to do the mini colonoscopy he first filled my anal cavity with a gas which was a little uncomfortable but necessary to see what's going on. Inquisitive and curious person that I am I asked if I could take photos of my hemorrhoid(s) which I tried to. He said he was fine with it. He was searching for it but I wasn't sure if he actually found it. Intuitively, I didn't think he wanted me to see it but I took photos of these purple vein looking things. I'll post the photo here. He told me before that these operations don't need to be numbed. I found having this camera/Lasso in my anus to be quite uncomfortable like I felt like I was going to poop. And it got to the point where it hurt at which point he continued a little further and Bammo there was a piece of the hemorrhoid he said and he told me he would do a biopsy on it or look at it later under the microscope. I did feel a little violated only in that he told me there wouldn't be any operation on this visit but I did appreciate that he had somehow caught a piece of it. I couldn't see what it looked like. This violation that i felt was minor. I just felt like wait a minute, didn't he just tell me earlier that he wasn't going to do what he just did. But whatever. I was impressed that he was taking the time to take me so seriously and the cowboy thing impressed me. Before I went home he told me that he had a cancellation on October 19th at 2pm and that he could remove the hemorrhoid. My other appointment with Dr. Shah wouldn't be until November 9th which was a month or more away, so as you can probably guess I was very excited and relieved someone had cancelled. Before I left the office his nurse or assistant gave me pre-treatment instructions and then late In preparation for my surgery on October 19, 2021 I took the magnesium citrate the night before. And only ate white/clear foods which was clam chowder. I didn't eat after midnight as instructed. On the 19th I cleaned my anus by administering two enemas on myself. Two because the first one didn't work good enough. I had reserved an Uber ride for 10 am which didn't show and this sales rep at Quality inn in Petaluma ended up giving me a ride since my driver was already 35 minutes late. Mrs. Wong you were a Godsend. I offered her gas money but she declined. She drove me to Marin Health in Greenbrae. Before I was administered spinal anesthesia, Dr. Bazalgette apologized to me for taking so long getting back to me with the results from the biopsy. I had figured he didn't call because it was benign. But he first explained to me what he called the good news and the bad news. Bad news is that you have cancer. The good news is that you have anal cancer and it's treatable. He said at least you don't have rectal cancer which he would have to remove my entire rectum and insert a colostomy bag into my side in order to remove rectal cancer. What a relief that i only have anal cancer which he explained is similar looking to skin cancer and 100% treatable with radiation and chemotherapy. I then went onto the spinal anesthesia. All the staff there were great

EVERYTHING went well - office experience, good patient communication skills about [ahem] a…read morenot-so-easy-to-discuss part of the anatomy, follow-up care, the works. I was dreading it, but I was absolutely miserable, and it had to be fixed. Dr. B. was great!

First of all, I want to thank friends for all of your support regarding…read more my medical issues as posted in my review and updates. A warm thank you to a reviewer of this doctor for dedicating so much of her review to me...ahhh, shucks. Yet, as I mentioned to that person via a message, the Information "she" posted is not true. Another update to clarify just one thing...I am still in pain following this crummy breast lump surgery. And yes, I am still seeking medical help for further diagnosis And pain issues. The errors in that review and other information (hints) posted by the person makes me suspicious of that review as a whole. Repeat...interesting. We all have our own unique experiences and have the right to write our reviews accordingly. My experiences with this doctor are real; not perceived. I welcome anybody to walk in my shoes for a day. I will happily update this when I learn more via further testing that I have to endure. FYI, folks... you may not give a darn about any medical reviews if you're in good health today. Yet, at some point in our lives, I think most of us endure health issues that need addressing at some point. Another FYI I have learned though extensive research that there are surgeons who take a much lesser invasive approach to surgery than this doctor. And another FYI If your doctor refers you to a specialist, take the referral with a grain Of salt and do your own homework. There may be reasons doctors refer patients to particular doctors. Reasons which have nothing to do with putting the patient's interests at the utmost of priority. Do your homework for your own good... you need to be your own advocate.

As a nurse, I am very selective on the Doctors that I choose to seek treatment from. When I first…read moremet Dr. Dat Nguyen, I felt that he was the doctor that I wanted to perform the surgery that I needed. He took his time to explain to my and my husband the procedure; he was very thorough on his examination. He was concerned with my pre-op labs and called me before the surgery to have them repeat it to make sure everything was fine. After the surgery he and his office staff have been wonderful in answering all my questions. I felt I have been treated with outmost respect and most of all like part of a family. I deal with doctors on daily basis and for sure I continue to say that Dr. Nguyen is way on top of my list. Dr. Nuyen, Thank you for the wonderful care you have given me. MK

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So far I have had two colonoscopies and both with Dr. Coughlin and I highly recommend Dr. Coughlin…read more Both of these screenings went extremely well. My first visit to Dr. Coughlin was in 2004 as a referral from my PCP. My second screening was in 2012. Dr. Coughlin took the time to listen to me and my concerns along with explaining how the procedure is done and the expected results. My first screening required the old way of fasting and cleansing for two days. The current method is a one day process now. This is the worst part of the procedure, however if you are prepared and knowledgeable about the cleansing liquid and tricks to make it not so bad, the entire process is good. Still no fun with the cleansing liquid and no eating for 24 hours. Both of my colonoscopies went well and Dr. Coughlin explained the results and gave me a detailed report of his findings. Having been in the ultrasound medical field for 11 years, I have thought about doing the procedure without sedation just to see how all the equipment is used during the procedure. In talking to Dr. Coughlin and others in the field about doing the procedure without sedation, I understand why this is not a common practice. A colonsocopy is not something anyone looks forward to, however when you have an experienced and knowledgeable physician like Dr. Coughlin it makes something that we wish we didn't have to do into something that we do not dread.

Dr. Read successfully removed a fistula I struggled with for several years! Most importantly, I did…read morenot have any pain after surgery. I praise the Lord Jesus Christ for that and thank God for leading me to Dr. Read. Dr. Read is also very knowledgable and kind to his patients.

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I WAS WITH DR DAVID SEGARS (my whole family) and his older brother for decades and now dr david…read moreretired last august 2025.well need care right away with another lady doctor till dr shu was excepting new patients from dr david segars.its april 20,2025 and by may 1,2025 me and my mom will now being seeinf dr shu as our pcp hopefully for a long time. mark dudum

Dr. Shu is hands down one of the most caring and thorough physicians I've ever met. He takes the…read moretime to really listen to me, explain things clearly, and make sure every concern is addressed. What stood out to me most is how genuinely invested he is in my well-being he never rushes appointments and always goes above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and informed. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and attention to detail are truly exceptional. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and loves what he does. The staff in his office are also friendly, organized, and welcoming, which makes the entire experience smooth from start to finish. If you're looking for a doctor who combines expertise with compassion, Dr. Shu is the one. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

After suffering many episodes of diverticulitis over the past years, I booked an appointment with…read moreDr. Parrish during an ER visit. He is a very accomplished surgeon, helping get me set up for surgery and walking me through diet and colonoscopy to prepare. The surgery was successful (partial colectomy), and I am already up and about only 10 days later, eating many foods I could not eat for a long time. The staff is wonderful too (thanks Letitia) leaving no stones unturned, no guesswork as to what to do to prep. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Parrish to my loved ones and friends. Added plus, Dr. Parrish has a great bedside manner in hospital, explains all you ask, and responds to issues as they occur. Very positive experience.

I saw Dr. Parrish for a colonoscopy. He and his team are very professional and have very nice…read moreoffices. Everything happened quickly as he explained with no issues whatsoever. I highly recommend Dr. Parrish.

I had been putting off getting a colonoscopy for about 5 years because I really didn't like the…read moreidea and couldn't find a doctor I felt comfortable with. I actually chose a couple of doctors before but ended up canceling both times. Finally, after more searching, I found Dr. Kristina Hobson in Los Gatos. To be honest, when I first walked into her office, I was already looking for an excuse to cancel again. But once I spoke with her, I was really impressed with her knowledge and the way she explained everything, so I decided to keep my appointment. Today was my procedure at Silicon Valley Surgery Center, and I had such a great experience. The facility was clean, calm, and very nice. Every single person I interacted with was wonderful. From the front desk to Barbara, who helped review my paperwork everyone was kind and welcoming. My first nurse, Kay, was incredibly nice, knowledgeable, and professional. When she went on break, Nicole took over she was also amazing. I'm not a fan of needles at all, but she did my IV so gently and with so much care. Then Kat, the third nurse, took me to the procedure room she was kind, calm, and very professional. Dr. Michael Block, the anesthesiologist, was excellent. He actually texted me the night before to ask if I wanted to review everything ahead of time or on the day of the procedure, which I really appreciated. We exchanged a few messages, and then he spoke with me again before the procedure and explained everything clearly. He was confident, knowledgeable, and very reassuring. In the procedure room, I fell asleep within seconds and woke up quickly afterward feeling great. Within about 30 minutes, I felt completely fine. I was even able to take calls and respond to emails. And now, about Dr. Hobson ,she is truly a 10 out of 10. Honestly, the entire experience was 10 out of 10. From the office to the surgery center, every single nurse and staff member was exceptional. I'm a very detail-oriented and perfectionist person because of my job, so I don't say this lightly. Something I was so scared of and postponed for 5 years turned into such a smooth and positive experience. Thank you to everyone

$600 for a new patient visit and exam. Her advice also worsened the problem. I had a follow up…read moreappointment which I called in to cancelled yet they still charged a $50 no show fee. The front staff sits there and chit chat while the phone rings. Almost impossible to reach the billing department to reverse the no show fee; goes to voice mail.

I found out about this group of proctologists via a web search (not on Yelp) and booked an…read moreappointment with Dr. Parrish. He is such a good doctor and person! He listened to my concerns and gave me recommendations, as well as carried out the procedure. I love that the procedure of rubber banding internal hemorrhoids is done at their office rather than at a hospital. It's fast and painless. The consultation and procedure were done during the same appointment and was $250 out-of-pocket. So glad to have discovered this group!

I so wish I could give a zero review. A simply unconscious (lack of self-awareness) organization…read morelacking in any type of empathy for individuals seeking health care...which is already a vulnerable position to be in. I didn't have a great deal of interaction with the doctor's, but the staff's behavior was absolutely appalling...cursive (short), demeaning, dismissive of my concerns. Truthfully, I was so naïve...I had the perception that medical staff were empathetic...I had just the opposite experience...just horrible :-( In retrospect, I think this was a positive thing as I want nothing to do with this organization :-) At the time though, it was utterly shocking...keeping in mind I was looking to try and keep healthy as I'm over 55 & the preventative procedure I was working on befalls many in my age group. Just some thoughts from my experience folks...all my best if u read this far :-) MY BEST 2 U - Ya' YOU!!! :-)

I went to Dr Hamby after seeing another GI for about 6 months, then a natropathic Dr for about 7…read moremonths and everyone ran every test in the book. I went to Dr Hamby just to get another opinion and not being very hopeful. He was very thorough, tape recorded our visits so he could later put them into notes, and just paid attention. He aggressively treated me and within three visits and two procedures (which other Dr's thought would be unnecessary-- cause I'm so young) later had successfully diagnosed me with a VERY rare disease. He appears to be a bit over the hill, but he really does care and really will either figure out what is wrong-- or will make sure he can send you to someone who will. He will get you the help you need! ** His staff is not very helpful though, so be patient when calling to book apointments etc---they have made me want to pull my hair out!

My name is Don, I was referred to Dr. Hamby by my primary at Seton hospital. I went to my first…read moreappointment at Dr. Hamby's office , Dr. Hamby and his staff explained to me how important Prepping-would be prior going in before my going in for my colonoscopy, I probably called them 9 to 10 times during that week before my colonoscopy to ask different questions, and his staff was always so kind to me, I had my colonoscopy at California Pacific , Where the people were also so down to earth and kind to me. I then had my follow up a week later at Dr. Hamby's office and everything went well. Dr. Hamby has been doing this for many years, and definitely knows what he's doing if you ask me Dr. Hamby is to a colon,What Willie Mays is to baseball. I thank him and his staff so much.

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