Absolutely amazing. Expert, listens, creates appropriate treatment plans, understands the latest…read moreand greatest methods to keep my decease in remission.

Dr. Mahadevan is the best. period. full stop. mic drop…read more Being newly pregnant is exciting, magical, and anxiety inducing on its own. Add active colitis and proctitis to all of those pregnancy hormones, and all of those fears and anxieties ramp up real fast--which isn't good for baby or bum. The very best remedy is the very best GI doctor who specializes in IBD and pregnancy, and that doctor is indisputably Dr. Mahadevan. What makes her the best? Her credentials speak for themselves. Her reputation is impeccable. Every medical professional I have spoken to from my GP to High Risk OB has recognized her name, and told me she is the best in her field, and I am lucky to be seeing her. But, we all know actions and personal experience speak louder than words of praise from others, and what honestly has made the most difference to me is how approachable and down to earth she is. I have never had a more responsive physician. I have sent her messages late at night and early in the morning when I notice UC symptoms flaring up and am anxious for the well being of my developing baby. I get replies incredibly quickly, and appointments and procedures when necessary to help me combat my inflammation. She and her staff truly care about their patients, and are working very hard to solve one of the most pervasive and challenging diseases on the planet. I'm only halfway through my pregnancy and have had to deal with a couple of flares. But, I feel so much calmer having her on my team of doctors, and so much more confident that I can be a bad ass pregnant lady--in spite of my chronically bad ass ;). Special thanks to her, and to her wonderful staff! If you are pregnant, and looking for help with your IBD, look no further.

Absolutely unacceptable. I scheduled through MyHealth, got a text confirmation, drove an hour from…read morethe East Bay, and the front desk told me my appointment was canceled. No call, no text. Just told I "should've checked MyHealth." If you can text me to confirm, you can text me to cancel. Huge waste of time and completely unprofessional.

Best Doctor I've ever had. I feel very fortunate to have found Dr Coupard as my doctor. She is the…read moremost empathetic doctor I have ever seen. I feel healed just by speaking with her. That's how it ought to be.

Unfortunately, Ellie joined Hill Physicians (dismal 1.7 Yelp rating), forcing all her patients to…read moreuse that system, which may be good for her, but for patients not so much. As a result, I've switched doctors.

I've been a patient of Dr. YS for more than a decade and I can't recommend her enough. She's caring…read moreand thorough. As I've changed jobs throughout the years I have selected insurance to stay with her. She's seen me through very challenging times with my health and I've always felt confident in her stewarding my treatment. I've sent many friends and colleagues to her - particularly women who have had negative experiences with other doctors.

Dr. Conlin is friendly, professional and listens to patients. The prep really is the worst part of…read morecolonoscopy procedure. When you meet him, he will put you at ease and will explain everything. Colon cancer is preventable. Just do it!

Saw Dr Conlin for esophageal spasms. He was very knowledgeable in explaining the handful of reasons…read morewhy this was happening and what treatment could look like but understandably wanted an endoscopy to see what was going on. Everything was kind and copacetic until scheduling the endoscopy. I called back to ask just a ballpark amount for this procedure since I didn't yet meet my deductible. Front office demeanor completely changed and I was made to feel that I was asking something offensive. In a series of calls I was yelled at and given lectures on how American insurance works, told "that's not how this works", told that my insurance company would never provide me something like this and nor would they, told I need to call the facility/an anesthesia contracted company/pathologists/a lab on my own, that I needed to somehow know every CPT code they might use (which I got sooner from google than them), tax ID codes to the facilities, etc. What I was never given was a ballpark price. I was asking a rough guess. Not for full accounting charts and graphs. I had no idea if this costs $1000, $5k, $10k. Never got a single clear answer from Dr Conlin's office and they refused to tell me even what their doctors fee was so I could somewhat gauge that portion (saying "what we charge depends on your insurance") Ultimately it was my insurance co that said the average out of pocket cost was $1700-2750 for this area, but Sutter affiliates had higher than average charges compared to other hospitals for this. My gut told me not to go here, but I needed this issue looked at. My endoscopy appt was made for 9am, but the appt reminder calls I received all said to show up at 6am for a 7am procedure time. NBD. Arrived at 6am and presented my Covid test but they said they would not accept a rapid Binax test (the type of Covid test was never clarified prior and this is what the county hospital and SF dept of health use in urgent care). They wanted me to pay to get another rapid test next door. Thanked them for their time and told them this was all the signs I needed to not go here. I felt I could trust Dr Conlin himself but did not have a positive experience here due to the scheduling and front office experience, and distrust of the obscure billing practices under the Sutter umbrella. I unfortunately would not recommend. Ultimately went with another endoscopy center that was more kind and immediately helpful with this info.

@@My Journey With Knee Pain -- And an Unexpected Alternative to Knee Replacement…read more Good morning, everyone. I wanted to share my personal journey with knee pain and the treatments I've tried, in hopes it might help someone going through the same thing. The Beginning of My Knee Pain About 10 years ago, I began experiencing serious knee pain. I'm now 67, so it wasn't exactly a surprise, but it was still life-changing. My orthopedic surgeon diagnosed me with bone-on-bone arthritis and recommended a knee replacement. Instead, I started with cortisone injections every three months. For years, those shots worked like magic. Along with physical therapy, knee braces, topical creams, and supportive orthopedic shoes, I was able to manage the pain and live my life. When the Injections Stopped Working Unfortunately, this year everything changed. The cortisone injections only gave me mild relief, and the pain returned long before I could get the next one. I tried: * Hyaluronic acid injections - no improvement * PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections - mild relief for about a month By June, my surgeon and I agreed it was time for knee replacement surgery. He also advised me to stop cortisone injections to reduce surgical risks. I scheduled the procedure and began preparing. A Setback I Never Expected Around this time, I joined this online knee replacement group for support -- but reading story after story of months-long pain and slow recoveries honestly scared me. Still, my pain was unbearable, so I was ready to proceed. Then, the unthinkable happened. I fell off a ladder and suffered a severe injury to my right leg -- the same one scheduled for surgery. I had an 8-inch skin tear, all the way to the bone. My surgeon immediately canceled my surgery, saying I'd need to wait at least a year for the skin to fully heal. The worst part? No more cortisone shots, ever. My skin was now too thin, and the risk was too high. My daily pain level was a 7 or 8 out of 10. I couldn't sleep, walking was torture, and my quality of life plummeted. Searching for Another Option Desperate for relief, I kept researching and came across Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) -- a procedure that blocks inflammation by targeting the tiny arteries around the knee. I asked about it on social media, and a few people shared they had tried it years ago but only got short-term relief. However, the procedure recently received FDA approval, so I decided it was worth investigating. I contacted the San Francisco Vein and Vascular Institute, and Dr. Nathanson was incredibly helpful. After discussing my situation, he encouraged me to give it a try. The Procedure On Monday, I went in for my GAE procedure. The facility was beautiful, the staff welcoming, and the equipment state-of-the-art. The entire procedure took less than an hour. I limped in with a cane... and walked out normally just a few hours later. No sharp pain -- only a dull ache. Over the next couple of days, I experienced mild soreness when standing, but it was nothing compared to before. Today, three days after the procedure, I am 99% pain-free -- no pain medication, not even Tylenol. Looking Back What I once saw as a disaster -- my fall -- turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It forced me to seek an alternative to knee replacement, and I am so grateful I did. I know GAE may not be permanent, but it can be repeated if needed, and by then, there may be even more options available. Today, I am deeply thankful to Dr. Nathanson and the San Francisco Vein and Vascular Institute for giving me my mobility and my life back. If you're struggling with knee pain and looking for alternatives, it may be worth exploring GAE. I'll continue to update my journey in the weeks ahead. Good luck everyone.

The SF Vein and Vascular team have been excellent from start to finish. Scheduling, billing, and…read morethe care team are professional, caring, and supportive. Dr. Nathanson performed three procedures for me with great skill and an excellent bedside manner. I experienced no pain, and my recovery was almost immediate with no downtime. The Bay Area has many options for vein care, but in my opinion, this team is the best. I traveled 90 miles for my appointments, and it was well worth it. The facility is easy to find, modern, and welcoming. I highly recommend SF Vein and Vascular.

Dr. Hanson is an absolute gem! I am so grateful to have found her. She has a tremendous wealth of…read moreknowledge and experience and she is generous in sharing this in order to help you get better. I initially saw Dr. Hanson for my annual check up, and when some test results came back "abnormal" I was worried and scared that something was really wrong. Dr. Hanson took the time to explain to me what the results really meant, and what we could actually do about them. She helped me to understand my situation and my different options. It was so satisfying to feel empowered to take charge of my health rather than just be told "watch and wait." While I am fortunate that my "abnormal test results" turned out to not be something more serious, I feel totally confident that Dr. Hanson would have been the best ally for guiding me through that as well. Word of advice: The receptionist/scheduling at CarePractice (where she works) can be a little wonky, so if you want to see Dr. Hanson - which trust me, you do - make sure to clearly specify that fact when you schedule.

I'm a physician, I was more than disappointed that they could not get me in as a professional…read morecourtesy for a simple flu vaccine injection. Phone staff should be better trained in communicating with the doctor when other doctors are in a pinch. Bad for customer referrals. No one is ever booked that they can't help out their own. Never seen this before in 20 years.

Not sure if Dr. Terdiman read my review and so changed his behavior, if I caught him on an off day,…read moreor if he just does better when he has test results. (Of course, just so you make an informed choice yourself: he may also have been nicer because I posted the magical words "risk management" and "tenured law professor" - either of which cause doctors to shift their care. And I also got referred through the VIP coordinator due to my concierge doctor.) I had my colonoscopy done at Stanford, which is usually great, but the doctor didn't have followup til ... three months later! I sent the results to Dr. Terdiman, and he responded by email within a few hours with a detailed analysis. It was incredibly re-assuring, and he didn't rake in the big bucks that doctors get for procedures like the colonoscopy itself. My osteopath, Mathew Gilmartin, says he thought that Dr. Terdiman is very caring and responsive with his other patients. So I stand corrected in my earlier negative review.

Review is for Chris. She got her supervisor to reach out to doctor to see me despite his no longer…read moretreating my issue.

THE BEST! Dr. Kutzcher is everything you would want in a primary doc- timely, concerned, kind and…read morethoughtful. I feel privileged to have her be my primary

I echo the sentiments of the person complaining about the office staff…read more Dr. Kutzscher please FIRE your gate keeper. The person I spoke to was rude and aloof and she basically could not be bothered with my questions or concerns. You may be a competent physician but your administrative help is from Middle Earth!