She is very thorough and concerned about her patients. She takes time…read more to listen. I recommend her.

By far the worst doctor i have ever visited. The office is very poorly run, she does not help with…read morereferrals and makes the patient look up their own copay information. Did not help with perscriptions, referrals to other doctors or scheduling lab work (or even where to get it done!!!). She steamrolls you in conversation saying this is the way healthcare is provided, but i have NEVER seen a more poorly run operation in my entire life. Worst of all, she lied to the insurance company regarding the care she provided in order to get more money out of myself and my insurance company. When the insurance company confronted her about this, she yelled at them before agreeing to drop the charge. Then a month later i got a new bill. Attempting to scam the system is morally wrong, and i do not believe any other patients should EVER see this doctor again.

I have been a patient of Dr. Pienkny for eight years for prostate issues, including a prostate…read morecancer diagnosis, and now for follow up after radiation treatment at the Golden Gate Cancer Center in San Francisco. He had proven to be skilled and trustworthy doctor. He is well-informed, thorough and no nonsense and someone I am very quick to recommend.

Incredibly unprofessional and rude front desk staff…read more I tried to make an appointment as a new patient by leaving a message through their online portal over the weekend, then called first thing Monday morning. The staff member who answered was consistently brusque, interrupted me repeatedly when I asked questions, and made no effort to explain my options. When I explained that my situation was urgent and asked whether there was any possibility of being seen sooner, her response was simply, "No." There was no explanation, no discussion of alternatives, and no attempt to help. Despite this, I agreed to take the earliest available appointment. Because of the office's requirement to cancel at least three days in advance, I understood I would effectively have no ability to cancel without penalty, but I was willing to accept that because I needed care. While she was entering my personal and insurance information, she abruptly stopped and asked, "Do you want the appointment or not?" At that point, I decided not to continue. Interactions like this fall far short of the level of professionalism and respect patients should expect from a medical practice. Regardless of how busy a doctor's office may be, patients deserve to be treated with courtesy, have their questions answered, and feel that staff are making a good-faith effort to help.

Dr. Behl saved my life. My multiple myeloma is in remission because of the care and work of Dr…read more Behl and his staff. Without their work, I would not be alive to write this review. I am now looking forward to living life well for many years to come. Dr. Behl is a fine doctor and an expert in his field. He is also a good man with an excellent sense of humor. I recommend Dr. Behl to anyone needing an oncologist.

I am deeply appreciative and indebted to Dr.Rajesh Behl and the Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit…read moreComprehensive Cancer Center team for their unparalleled care. Dr. Behl first saw my husband as an inpatient at Summit/Alta Bates Hospital after he was transported by ambulance and his labs returned abnormal. With Dr. Behl's experience, knowledge, and brilliance, he quickly diagnosed my husband with a rare blood disorder, and he was abreast of the latest research and determined the best treatment options. I especially appreciated Dr. Behl and his team's attention to detail; they reviewed and monitored his medical history to ensure they considered all systems. My husband was in the hospital for six weeks, and the bottom line is Dr. Behl and his team cured my husband. I don't think my husband would be alive if someone else had been taking care of him. Initially, when we heard of his rare diagnosis, we contemplated transferring to one of the large academic centers. I want to add that many in our family are medical providers, so we look more critically at our care. However, after speaking with others treated at these centers, they said they were lost in the system and felt they did not have anyone coordinating their care. Because of our confidence and trust in Dr. Behl and the Alta Bates Comprehensive Cancer Center team, we chose to stay put, which was the right decision. After discharge, Dr. Behl & the outstanding team continued my husband's treatment as an outpatient at their center in Berkeley. Every aspect of the care rendered at this facility has been excellent. From the complimentary valet parking and super helpful parking attendants to the receptionist who greets you by name, the medical assistants, phlebotomists, nurses, the scheduling crew, and the excellent physicians, everyone is top-notch; handoffs are seamless. If we or a family member ever need this type of care again, we will return for treatment at the Alta Bates/Summit Comprehensive Cancer Center in a heartbeat. We will be forever indebted to Dr. Behl and his team for their professional, competent, kind care.

Dr. Craig Fischer monitored my medications over the course of about 7 years, but I no longer see…read morehim, because I ended up with chronic kidney disease that was indicated by lab results for YEARS without him ever informing me or referring me to a kidney specialist. I was taking lithium, which is known to cause significant kidney damage in some patients, and so it requires frequent blood tests to make sure that the kidneys remain healthy. Over the course of the years I was seeing Dr. Fischer, I frequently showed symptoms which I later learned to be indicative of lithium toxicity and/or kidney disease, such as fatigue, trouble concentrating, lack of appetite, nausea, frequent urination, and trouble sleeping. I discussed these symptoms with him every time we met (usually once a month, though he takes a few long vacations every year), and he always dismissed them as insignificant. In 2013, my fatigue and nausea became so severe that I consulted my primary care physician about the situation (which I hadn't done previously, because I trusted Dr. Fischer, and he had always dismissed my concerns). My GP ran some blood tests and was extremely concerned about the results, which showed that I was in Stage 3 of chronic kidney disease. My GP immediately consulted two nephrologists (kidney specialists), and both advised that I stop taking lithium *immediately*, since it could continue to damage my kidneys as long as I was taking it. With the help of a psychiatrist (not Dr. Fischer), I reduced my lithium dosage as quickly as possible and no longer take the medication. I went to see a nephrologist (July 2013), and she affirmed that it was undoubtedly the lithium which had caused my kidney disease, and that this kind of damage to the kidneys almost never improves, even after you stop using the medication. Analysis of past lab results showed that I had been in Stage 3 chronic kidney disease for more than 4 years, and though Dr. Fischer had ordered and analyzed all of these lab results himself, he had never mentioned the problem or referred me to a specialist to investigate. We'll never know if my kidney damage could have been reversed if diagnosed sooner, but we can certainly state with no question that the delay in diagnosis was due to Dr. Fischer's decisions. I believe that Dr. Fischer's treatment of me is an excellent example of the Supreme Court of California's definition of "gross negligence." I believe that Dr. Fischer committed malpractice, and I am filing an official complaint with the Medical Board of California. I know that Dr. Fischer is treating many other patients, probably monitoring their medications as effectively as he monitored mine, and I worry that some of them may also suffer permanent consequences as a result. I now have less than 50% kidney function for the rest of my life, and Dr. Fischer may have been able to prevent that, but he did not even seem to try.

Attentive and kind. Dr. VanRemoorter takes her time and is…read morevery attentive. I appreciate her willingness to hear me out even if we had differences of opinion. I believe you're in good care with her. She's is my OBGYN and did my prenatal care. I ended up having an out of hospital birth but I am so thankful for her during and after my pregnancy.

Was looking for a gynecologist in the East Bay area. Took a chance on Dr. Van Remoortere. Great…read morechoice! She did not rush me. Asked all the questions one would expect. Had a great bed side manner and was all around pleasant. Even returned my call within hours when I had a question. Highly recommend those needing a GYN or OB.