She is caring, professional and thorough. She understands women and gives all options.

Do these 1 star ladies have any idea how lucky they are to even get to see a private doctor these days? Especially one who takes the time to look at the 'whole body' and mind? I've been going to Dr. Martinez for over 17 years now. Yes, she is direct, yes, she runs late, but she is the only doctor that ever asks about my diet and exercise regime because she knows not exercising and eating a poor diet starts the ball rolling for multiple serious and life threatening conditions, not to mention the number of knee and hip replacements being done from just being inactive and overweight. As an Ob-gyn doctor, Dr. Martinez is really only obligated to consult with women on "female" issues, but she goes beyond when she doesn't have to. She is always professional and takes the time to address my questions and concerns. My exams have sometimes even lasted up to 30 minutes, and most was discussion. If you want a touchy feely doctor that will spoon feed you pablum and treat you like a little baby and write you a script for Prozac, then you should probably pay $2,000.00 a year for a concierge doctor. Or better yet, hire a $125.00 an hour therapist that will tell you nothing is your fault. But if you want a doctor that considers what you eat and how much exercise you do as part of your overall health plan, Dr. Martinez is a good choice. read more

I have been visiting doctor Martinez for about 5 years now. Im not going to lie, when I started coming here I was getting second thoughts because I thought she was rude. She is actually not mean thats how her personality is and she is just trying to help you.(Im pretty sure the people who are giving comments about how she is rude is because of how blunt and straight forward she is). She wants to know exactly what is wrong step by step. She is an amazing doctor who knows what is going on and gives great information. Really cares about her patients and calls them, even when she is on vacation if the patient really needs to talk to her. Great doctor, unfortunately I have to change doctors because my insurance does not cover anymore ): read more

I am so upset and disappointed by this OB and feel obligated to warn new patients. I began seeing Dr. Martinez last year when I found out I was pregnant with my third child. Being new to the area I went with a dr. who was on our insurance plan. My initial appointment went very well however I was concerned about her financial policy as she had me paying $200 per appt out of pocket which should have been deposits going toward labor & delivery according to the policy I signed. In August I unfortunately lost my job due to COVID-19. I came in to see Dr. Martinez and she was very nervous and concerned about insurance my insurance policy she had no empathy towards myself or the situation. I was emotional and quit honestly I feel she cared more about collecting my $200 copay then for me. I assured her I would be covered by my husbands insurance at that point but it would be a process. She then proceeded to have her office call me every day to see what was happening. After we heard from insurance I called the office to let them know I would be under my husbands plan in a matter of days. Dr. Martinez herself got on the phone to lecture, yell at me & my husband that she would not see me until I was covered and would not deliver my baby if I delivered before hand. I was 34 weeks pregnant and had placenta previa which was already stressful enough. I ended up finding a new OB who was absolutely amazing and went above & beyond for us to make me feel comfortable an absolute pro Dr. Melissa Adrouny. After all the stress and headaches I still am now out $1,300 that we paid out of pocket and after settling with her billing department I will receive no money back which means all of my labor and delivery "deposits" somehow went towards my dr. appointments. It's so upsetting a pregnant woman losing her job in these trying times could be so completely taken advantage of. I hope this helps another mother out there I urge you not to trust this dr. I am grateful at least that I had a trusted compassionate dr. deliver or baby. read more

I have encountered 30+ doctors and by far Martinez is the WORST. Awful Bedside Manner. Entered good Sam And knowing my muck I got her for Labor Amd Delivery. Wost Experience Of my life. Traumatic. She knows nothing. Do yourself A Favor and Demand another ob. Another thing... I was severely anemic and in her care for 3 days at good Sam and all she had to do was give Me A Blood Transfusion to make Me Feel Better. She has no forward-thinking. Next doctor I had just shook his head and asked Why I didn't get a blood Trasnfusion not only for myself but also unborn baby. He just shook his head in disbelief. Total and utter incompetence. Sham on you dr martinez. read more

Bad experience with this doctor. She kept telling me I needed a c-section by a certain date because of the size of my baby. However, when my husband confronted her and asked if there was any genuine medical need for a c-section, she backed down. Turns out she was going on vacation and wanted me to have a c-section scheduled before her trip. I was very upset and felt she had breached physician/patient trust. Days from my due date, I called her office for my records, and she started yelling at me over the telephone, bullying and threatening me, saying I wouldn't find another ob/gyn who would help me. Well, she was wrong. I delivered a healthy baby without c-section at Sutter Maternity (Santa Cruz) under the care of a professional and nurturing physician who was present for the entire birth -- not just the last 15 minutes. read more

UPDATE: 04/06/12 I should have waited to do my "great review" a little bit longer...... Unfortunately when a doctor says to you that a woman is "married and the man has a vasectomy" they can still sleep around and get pregnant"!! That was insulting to me as a patient, I will never refer her to no one. Wow, if that's what she thinks of the women she sees I am not going back EVER!!!!!!! Yes, sure, I'll go get a pregnancy test because doctors "assume" one is sleeping around! I thought a female doctor would have more sense to say something like this to a patient. I will find a male doctor!!! To be fair I had left my former doctor for giving me BC pills I started nonstop bleeding and the doctor did not help me on that issue at all, so that's why I looked for a new ob doctor. Again Dr. Martinez was helpful and informative, she gave me BC pills 2 months went by with no incident at all, the 3d month I started bleeding from 03/15 up until this 04/04/12 wich the reason bleeding stopped was because I called them after visiting her on fri 03/30/12 she knew I had that issue and she said keep taking them BC and call. So I called on 04/04/12 (bleeding still there) her nurse related to me from the Dr. for me to take 3 BC one every 8hrs, so I did, lo and behold the bleeding stopped. (Of course only for 48hrs I took them) I am not an ididot, I would not take them 3 times a day as Dr. thought!! as per our conversation on the phone. My gripe is that she had told me she could have given me a higher dose, but she wants more test etc. etc. If she would have aproached this issue differently over the phone, than start talking about "being pregnant by someone else" HA!!! I have no idea how she thought I work in a "law office" as she started to mention I know how the law is!!! Um, sorry I work in the dental field for the past 25 years, so you really have me mistaken for someone else all together, I hope you had the right chart in front of you. I'm hoping to find the right OB for me. Even though I'm in my mid 40's and with the same man for yeaaaaars!!! Thank you very much! read more

I have been going to Dr. Martinez for many years. She is very caring and thorough. If you are a patient that needs "your hand held" or things sugar coated, she is not the doctor for you. I find her to be warm and funny, but honest and straight forward. read more

I was seen quickly when I needed help urgently. Everyone was helpful and friendly. Dr. Martinez was really kind and compassionate.

After my last experience with a different OBG (molested me during my appointment) I was PETRIFIED to return for another exam BUT Dr. Martinez and her entire staff were so amazing, friendly and just over the moon fantastic. Dr. Martinez was charismatic, helpful and extremely knowledgable and to further that, she has an amazing positive energy about her. She really took time to listen and get to know me as a new patient to provide me with the best care and made me feel so comfortable with the entire process. I am so glad to have found such a great OBG!!!! read more

Dr. Martinez is caring, committed, and knowledgeable. I first came to her 22 years ago when I learned I was pregnant but did not want to return to my first OB at Los Olivos who had me see a nurse half the time. Dr. Martinez doesn't do that -- you always get personal attention with explanations of options and recommendations. She has cared for me through pregnancy, birth, surgery, breast cancer, and hysterectomy, and over the years more than one of my other doctors has remarked on how she is a good collaborator, and how she caught problems before they thought to test for them. When I found her, we didn't have yelp. I wanted a new OB but couldn't get my IVF specialist or my primary care doc to recommend anyone because the clinic doctors protect their own. My pediatrician finally gave me Dr. Martinez's name after I explained all the things that went wrong with my overbooked clinic doc. Best switch I ever made. read more

I was very skeptical of her rating on yelp - when I first went January 2014, I found her to be helpful, upbeat, and nonjudgmental. It was nice to get a change of pace. She helped get rid of my reoccurring BV (bacterial vaginosis), but in addition to this I had yeast infections that reoccurred monthly because they were never treated correctly. I gave her a very specific list of antibiotics I had already taken, including fluconazole (I had been prescribed this SEVEN times and it only delayed the symptoms for 1 month every time). She continued to prescribe me fluconazole, except in different doses and at different times of the month. When the yeast infection came back after a ski trip, she blamed it on my "stuffy winter clothes". She prescribed me diflucan - DIFLUCAN AND FLUCONAZOLE ARE THE SAME THING, please beware of this! Essentially going to her has not helped the yeast infections, the higher doses only delay the symptoms for a few months. Had she even glanced at my medical history she would have realized I'm already resistant to this antibiotic, but she was in such a hurry (even though I myself waited 40 MINS for her to get to me) that she just went ahead and prescribed me the same damn useless thing. Do yourself a favor and GO TO A SPECIALIST that will take their time with you. read more

i started seeing her when i was preggo and everytime i saw her (weekly) she told me not to gain any weight because i was "fat" yea because i didnt know already!? i would leave there crying but didnt want to change because she was the only one that i found accepting and has residen at good sam where i wanted to have my baby. the second my insurance was changed i went to a better place its called the womans center and they are amazing there! read more

My wife went to see Dr. Martinez on April 25, 2014. Contrary to what the standard procedure for my insurance policy (bill my insurance company first, and then send me a bill for the amount that the insurance company does not cover), her assistant was adamant that my wife pay the office visit in full ($265 was paid at that time). Her office proceeded with filing a claim with our insurance company. On 5/6/14, our insurance co sent a statement indicating payment to the doctor in full was made (only $167.48 was allowed). Since the office visit was a Preventive Service, my wife's share of the bill = $0. On 6/2/14, I contacted the office to request a $265 refund and was told that their bookkeeper will take care of it. However, no check came. On 6/24/14, I called their billing department. The next day, Corina called back and told me that she will go to Dr.Martinez office and notify the doctor to refund the $265. On 7/9/14, Corina said that Dr Martinez was out of office the last week; she will call the doctor to find out if the check has been sent. On 8/4/14, Vicky, the doctor's assistant, told me that the check was cut on Friday 7/31/14 and it should arrive by 8/6/14 at the latest. On 8/11/14: I called the office once more and insisted on talking to Dr. Martinez. After two attempts, I finally got a hold of her. She had some excuse that she was gone on vacation for 2 weeks in July (does not explain why she held on to the over-payment for more than 2 months, and why her assistant gave me wrong info on 8/4/14). She told me this time that she put the check in the mail today. I should receive it by Wednesday 8/13/14. My take on it is: SEEING IS BELIEVING! If I don't receive the check by then, I will add another post! 8/12/14: the check did arrive in the mail, a little over 2 months overdue! However, better late than never. read more

I've been to her 3 times and won't ever go back. The nature of what happened is personal so I don't want to post it but she's just terrible. Offensive and judgmental bedside manner, poor quality of care, patient follow up...do not go here under any circumstance. read more

I do not want to open myself up to a libel suit for supplying truthful details of my direct experience with this 'doctor'. But, I feel strongly as a human service to others, I should, at the very least, simply state that there are many other OBGYN doctors in the area for you to choose from. read more

I love Dr. Eleanor Martinez. She always takes the time to give me all of the information I need. Being a woman, she completely relates with me and my issues. Her office staff is very friendly and helpful as well. read more

I'm surprised and saddened to see the negative reviews. My mother-in-law referred me to the Dr. Martinez -- who subsequently delivered both my kids. Fast forward 16 years and I continue to see her even though I no longer live nearby and have to pay out of pocket due to a change in insurance. Choosing a doctor is a very personal matter but I have to say that my experience with her has been wonderful. She's knowledgeable, is a good listener, wise, tells it like it is, and has a dry sense of humor. In the age when most doctors have joined large medical groups, I also appreciate that Dr. Martinez hasn't gone that route. I like having a closer relationship with my doctor and her staff. read more

She was very rude, not only did she make me feel uncomfortable telling her things but as well as the people there with me.

Simply the best doctor of any discipline I have encountered. Compassionate and caring, thorough, precise and great follow threw. I cannot say enough good things about her and I am a survivor of uterine cancer.... I've seen a lot of gyns. read more

Dr. Martinez, is the best doctor I have ever had! She is very informative, wants you to understand what is going on with your body. Will only do what is best for the patient. I would never think of going to anyone else. Thank you Doctor Martiniz for all you do. read more

I have been coming to see Dr. Martinez since I was 18 years old, so over 10 years now. She is amazing. The knowledge & expertise she presents always confirms I am getting the best care possible. I will say she is straight forward & blunt, and will tell you like it is. Personally, I prefer a Dr like this rather than one who sugar coats everything. I had to have a surgical procedure done a few years ago & her staff took care of me the best way possible & her care yielded the best possible results. Can't thank her enough for that. Also her prenatal care has been on point. I can't wait for her to deliver my first child this August! read more

Just like S.P., I too am saddened and surprised to read some of these negative reviews from people!! I've been seeing Dr. Martinez now for 25 years and she is the best. She is straight forward, tell it like it is, very knowledgeable, with no BS Dr.! She cares about her patiences tremendously. She takes the time to talk to her patiences, explains things and make sure her patiences understand what's going on. She also takes the time to answer ALL of her patiences questions, that's why you might have a little wait time to she her. So if you need a Doctor that is straight forward, knowledgeable, caring and personable, she is the doctor for you! read more

Dr. Martinez has always been very thorough and addressed my concerns. Her assistants are great with appointment follow ups and record keeping. read more

Great doctor that knows her stuff. My wife is with her over 13 years and she was there for our three girls birth. Simply the best in what you would want in a doctor. read more

I want a Doctor who isn't going to tell me what I want the hear, I want a Doctor that is going to tell me the truth. If that's the kind of Doctor you want then Dr. Martinez is it. She's Spitfire....she is straight forward, to the point, thorough and absolutely cares about her patients. She spent over an hour with me my first visit. I asked a lot of questions and she answered all of them. She's got a busy office, the girls up front are happy, helpful and forth coming when you need something. Highly recommend Dr. Martinez and her staff. read more

Made an appointment easily and quickly, but that probably should have been a bad sign. Showed up on time they got me into my room, a nurse saw me, and then was left in the room for about 20 minutes. Once the doctor came in she went right to it, no easing into it. For someone who has never been to an OB before this made me really uncomfortable and caused some pain. The reason i went in was to talk about my family cancer history and see if i could be tested for a gene that was showing up in my immediate family. She acted as if this was no big deal and that she had heard it all before. (I was also charged for an additional appointment because I wanted to ask her some questions). She quickly signed me up for a test, that was unclear as to what it was screening for. I left thoroughly confused and feeling stupid. I called the office to clarify on a Friday, was told she was out of the office and would call me on Monday. Monday rolls around no call, so I call and they tell me she is busy and will call me on Tuesday. (keep in mind I'm taking the test on Wednesday) So Tuesday comes and its 2 and they call me to confirm I will be there tomorrow, but the doctor hasn't contacted me to answer my question, so they say she will call me back. 15 minutes before closing the doctor calls me and is very condescending and rude when trying to figure out my question, which she proceeds to talk over me to try and answer. Im 21 and trying to figure out if I'm going to have breast cancer, if I'm going to pass it on to my family, the last thing I need is attitude from the woman I AM PAYING to help me. CLOSE YOUR LEGS AND RUN! read more

Dr. Martinez was efficient and warm, but the wait for 40 minutes to be seen for 7 minutes was disappointing. MD and staffs did not acknowledge the delay. I didn't expect much; I wouldn't mind waiting, but why schedule a patient when the doctor is not even there yet? A courtesy call or even a slight acknowledgement of the delay would adequately suffice. read more

My experience with Dr. Martinez has been great so far. I'm 55, in good health and have not had children. She is quite competent, direct, very thorough and so far has given me good information about any issues I have. read more

I also like Dr Martinez. She delivered my first baby via c-section beautifully. She is very direct which can get some getting used to but at least there is no guessing game. In regards to her skills as a doctor she is fantastic. She follows ACOG to a tee which is very important. If you want great care and can dismiss the direct approach this is the doctor for you! read more

I started to see Dr. Martinez when I was 16...I had a UTI and had to confess to her (and my mom) that it was because I was sexually active. Mortifying as a teenager, but hilarious in hindsight. We still joke about it. After a 15 year break of seeing other doctors (only because I wasn't living in San Jose anymore), I had a terrible experience with a doctor in San Francisco regarding some unusual test results. I immediately fled back to Dr. Martinez and she talked me off the ledge. She retested everything and educated me on the results and next steps. She takes her time, sits down and asks how you're doing, explains things in great detail, and genuinely cares about her patients. Much different than the fast paced, in and out nature of big practices who only care about making a profit. While she's a straight shooter, her bedside manner is one nurture and care. I now have Kaiser, but continue to see Dr. Martinez, paying out of pocket (driving from SF for regular check ups). She astute intuition also discovered my mom's breast cancer, which was in the glands and not a lump. If it wasn't for her early detection, things could have turned out a lot worse. I can't recommend her enough. read more

I went to Dr. Martinez for a routine pap smear, but unfortunately there was nothing routine about this experience. I first went in for an annual check-up, and was told that it was better for insurance billing purposes if I came back a different day to get the pap smear done. I wasn't too happy about having to make a second trip to the doctor's instead of just getting everything done in one sitting, but I figured the doctor and office staff knew what they were saying. It turns out I had to go back twice because the first time, not enough sample was collected for the pap smear. As if making me waste my time going back there additional times wasn't enough, I was also charged for an additional office visit. I have also had to make countless phone calls to figure out what is going on with my insurance claims, and nobody ever seems to have an answer other than "you need to call [another department]." read more