He is the BEST doctor here in SF. He has delivered so many of my friends children that when my hubby and i started trying he was the logical choice. he is straight forward and has a wonderful beside manner as well. read more

Dr. Tabas is wonderful! He has a very calm demeanor and puts you at ease the minute you first meet with him. I appreciate that he takes the time to look at my file before I come in and that he has a picture of me in there. I'm sure it's challenging remembering your patients when you usually only see them once a year for their annual exam. I think this is a great solution. His office definitely needs to be updated, but I can easily get past that in favor of a good OB/GYN. He has been a dream throughout my pregnancy. I've recommended him to several friends and will continue to do so. read more

Dr. Tabas is a fantastic doctor. When I was looking for a gyno originally one of my coworkers recommended him. Turns out she got the recommendation from another coworker and about 1/2 the women in our office were going to him! I am generally not a fan of male doctors looking at my private parts but he has always been very professional and made me feel very comfortable. Not only is he an OBGYN but he is also a GP, so he has been able to answer some questions about some other issues as well. I am also not a great patient and he has always had a great bedside manner. Since I moved away, there has been a couple times I needed either a second opinion or a called in prescription for something minor. He has counseled me on the phone and taken the time to really explain things to me. I can't recommend him enough. Some comments for the negative yelps below, yes he takes a photograph of you. Not sure if he still does that or not since its been a while since I had my glamour shot, but its so he can put the name with the face. He does it during your initial consultation. Secondly, I know EXACTLY what the awkward practice is that one of the other yelpers is talking about. I had it done too. Turns out - its not an awkward or weird practice at all. I talked to him about why he does that part of the exam and he explained it to me. I have also asked my mom and another OBGYN NP, and both said its a test that tests for cancer on the back of your cervix. They both remarked that its actually pretty routine with a thorough doctor. If you need a good gyno who knows what he's doing - you can't go better than Dr. Tabas! read more

I have never had a dr. take so much time with me. I was impressed that he sat down w/ me on my first visit to tell me about himself and his background. As someone who does not do well with doctors, this made me relax and feel more comfortable. read more

Dr. Tabas has been my OB/Gyn now for 12 years. He is incredible, caring, supportive, cheery and doesn't sugar coat things when they don't need to be. He's honest, gives options and always lets YOU make the decision. He has seen myself and family through 3 births and multiple years of care. As for these reviews about him making you feel odd or getting your picture taken. I have 3 doctors and 2 out of the 3 have a photo of me in my file. It's for a few good reasons and if it makes you so uncomfortable, have the nuts to ask him rather than hiding behind an online review. Also what I like? I don't have to hear about his periods (as I found with female docs). My body, my experiences are valid and he treats them as such. I've had nothing but great care and have referred many of my friends to Dr. Tabas. read more

Dr. Tabas Rocks!! He has been my doc for the past 9 years.He has seen me through many things in 9 years. More importantly he delivered my baby boy. I had an emergency c section and Dr. Tabas did everything to make sure I was comfortable and my baby was safe. he is great at what he does! The picture thing isn't creepy at all. He just likes to remember the patient before each appointment. I like him so much as my doctor I got rid of my general practitioner and Dr. Tabas became my doc for everything. He sees me for eye infections, strep throat, you name it, I go to Dr. Tabas. Oh, and his receptionist, Olivia is super nice!! read more

NEVER GO TO ERIC TABAS. HE NEARLY KILLED ME AND I HAVE LIVED WITH CHRONIC PAIN 16.5 YEARS BECAUSE OF HIM. My pregnancy levels were rising, but he could not see the fetus. He kept telling me to wait and to do more tests. While I was waiting, after many tests, my ectopic pregnancy ruptured and had an emergency surgery on 3/11/03. I still live with SEVERE PAIN TO THIS DAY. I have had 7 surgeries and countless, countless remedies and doctors and injections and 70 emergency room visits bc the pain is so bad. I lost my job, my home in SF and the love of my life. I am now a middle-aged woman, single and living with my mother in Oregon. Looking back and now knowing an ectopic pregnancy exists, common sense would have told even me that, "hummm, perhaps the fetus is in the wrong place." Any doctor should have spotted something so obvious. In hindsight, I should have had a second opinion. Just avoid this doctor all together. read more

Dr. Tabas has caused unnecessary, permanent damage to my body that other subsequent doctors have been abhorred by. His carelessness and lack of medical knowledge have caused me extensive physical and emotional trauma. I wish with all my heart I could take back the first day I ever entered his office. Please ladies, think twice before entrusting this man with your care! read more

Dr. Tabas is a very sweet Doctor. I did feel weird at first with a nurse not being int he room. In Florida it is the law to have one but he was so professional I had nothing to worry about. He delivered my son on Valentines Day last year and he did a good job calming me down because I was extremely nervous to have a scheduled C-section. I thought it was weird to schedule your baby's birthdate for some reason. It took away from the anticipation and surprise of natural child birth. He was very understanding and sweet. He was amazing through out my whole prenatal experience. I highly recommend him. The only thing I found very uncomfortable in my post partum care was his questions about me and my husband being sexually active and explaining to me how to put lube on... I was like, "Ok this is weird!" But most doctors do this and I would feel uncomfortable talking about my sex life with any doctor. I love Tabas and he is very professional. read more

I was referred to Dr. Tabas from my gynecologist when I became pregnant (my regular gyn does not do deliveries any more). I was not thrilled to be starting over with a new doctor at first, but as soon as I began seeing Dr. Tabas that changed. He is thorough, honest, has an excellent bedside manner and - most important for me - takes the time to explain things and answer questions during each appointment. I delivered my daughter at CPMC and I could not help but notice how well respected and liked he was at the hospital - which is saying a lot when you hear what some of the staff say about doctors they don't respect! I highly recommend Dr. Tabas. read more

OK, so I'm a big believer in the annual exam. I've been through what seems like a GYN-a-year trying to find a new one, with each one worse than the last. No, I don't think being naked in stirrups is an appropriate time to be gently lectured about my weight, exercise, and dieting. Time and place, people. Also, I don't appreciate the hardcore consider-preventing-cancer-by-amputating-your-boobs sell. In fact, that just made me tempted to stop telling the truth about my personal family history. No, didn't like that one at all. Anyway, ever since I was separated from the best GYN in the world, Dr. Ming Quan, I have been in search of a new provider of the Annual Horror. Actually, I don't mind the exam that much, the horror is usually in how the Dr. interacts with me. So, NO WAY was I going back to last year's chop-off-your-boobs-and-watch-the-biggest-loser provider of the Annual Horror. After stalling for a few months, I finally just decided to pick someone and slog through it. Hey man, I used to live in a country where GYN care was so rudimentary they would call you back an average of 3 to 4 times to retake the pap because your sample was "contaminated with blood", likely from the metal brush they used instead of the standard cotton swab. :::Flashback::: to a drawer full of different-sized speculums wrapped neatly in cloth napkins, the DR brusquely demanding to know how many children I've had, despite my insisting that I've had none. Anyway, I digress. "I just need to do it, just get through it. Fuck the Dr. and whatever they have to say or how they act. The important thing is the result" The important thing is refusing to be disenfranchised from preventative medical care. I did the sensible thing, picked a bunch of names from my insurance website, YELP-ed them to make sure there was nothing horrible, worked my way through the list until I found someone close to work who seemed not-that-horrible, and made an appointment. Hence, Dr. Tabas. I was totally geared up to grit my teeth and get through it and cycle through another GYN next year. But, ACTUALLY, I really liked Dr. Tabas. He's got a pleasant and comforting manner about him, and generally seems like someone whose personality I'd like IRL (not that that's a pre-req by any means, but it doesn't hurt). Also, I felt fine in every way throughout the entire visit, and the exam was very thorough. Two key points for me: not feeling like crap and the exam seeming thorough. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Yes, they did take a photo of my face after the exam. It's a quirky thing to do, he's quirky doctor, it's all great. Gotta say I probably do like him as much as my erstwhile favorite, Dr. Ming Quan. Definitely going back for next year's Annual Horror. read more

Dr. Tabas is an ok doctor. I went there after reading yelp and found him to be old school. He doesn't have a nurse present when doing an examination. Maybe many of you are ok with that but I'm use to having a nurse in the room when a male doctor is examining me. This is my personal preference. I must say though that he was very professional and his office is very organized. read more

Dr. Tabas has been my doctor for about seven years - and I would highly recommend him. He's extremely intelligent, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. (His witty sense of humor - while certainly not necessary to have to be a good doctor - is an added bonus.) He responds to questions via phone the same day, and calls with test results in a timely manner. It's hard to find an excellent ob-gyn, and I feel lucky to have found him. His front desk is also great - always very nice and on-the-ball. read more

Dr Tabas is a very caring doctor..I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year ..he is very compassionate ..and is always there for me as I am still struggling to get back to a normal life... read more

It's been a year since my last review of Dr. Tabas. Wish I could add an extra star. I'm 49 and in good health, but have seen my share of GPs, OBs, and other various specialists over the years...Dr. Tabas is the best for me. I trust his advice on all my health issues and consider him my primary physician, my "go-to" doc. What I really appreciate is, when I get into the examination room, I feel like he has all the time in the world for me to talk about whatever issues, emotional or physical, I'm having at the time. And, as noted before, he is the beloved and trusted OB/GYN of many friends and family members. read more

I'm very happy with Dr. Tabas as my gyno. I had midwives and homebirths for my kids so I can't talk about his obstetrical practice but I'm very happy with him as a gynecologist. He is thorough and cautious and yet also puts you at ease. He's happy to answer any questions, he explains things thoroughly, he's gentle and has a calm demeanor. I'm very happy with his care. read more

Dr. Tabas is first rate. When my former physician retired, Dr. Tabas was recommended. I went in to see him and thought it was delightful that he wanted a photo for my file. How many doctors take the time to get to know you and wish to be refreshed about your health when you see them once a year?! Not that many!!! Some of the reviews are referring to him as "old school"...but that is not a bad thing if the person is sincere, which Dr. Tabas is...my uncle was an MD, and both of them take patient-doctor privacy very seriously. Basically, if you want someone who knows his/her stuff, treats you in a wholistic way and is passionate about well being, then set an appointment to see him. But if you want an institutionalized type of appointment, then find someone else. Me, I'm sticking with Dr. Tabas because he is a wonderful, insightful, educated and progressive doctor. read more

I'm new to San Francisco since me and my husband moved here from Sweden. I've got pregnant, and to make a long story short, I ended up at the ER. They wanted me to see an OB three days later, and I got the number to Dr. Tabas. I'm/we so happy that I end up in Dr. Tabas office. He is very professional, and he always answers straight to my/our questions. Since this is my first pregnancy + that I'm new to this country, I have a lot of questions. He always takes his time, and I feel very comfortable whit his answers. He's office is a little "old fashion" but, I'm not there to look at the design. I make all my appointments Through Internet, and it works great! His receptionist always responds quickly. I don't get why some people are so upset that Dr. Tabas wants a picture of you?? He took a photocopy of my driving license, and that's it! The other things that I've read hear at Yelp are about "no nurse in the room". I'm surprised over that you want another person in the room? Thank god there's no other there! AND Dr. Tabas is so professional, so I have never felt uncomfortable. I would recommend Dr. Tabas to anyone who is looking for a brilliant dedicated doctor and me and my husband are so grateful that he will be the one deliver our baby. read more

Dr, Tabas i sthe absolut best. I have been a patient for 10+ years. He is wise, kind, gentle. The reason for the picture ladies, is so when he is reviewing your file prior to entering the room, he can put your mug with your history. Makes sense. Not only does he take your pic, he writes down your family history and when he walks in the room, he treats the whole person...I love how he calls my husband and children by their name, asking about them as well. That requires care. He is great!!!!! read more

Dr. Tabas is warm, caring and respectful. I was referred to him by another OBGYN due to an emergency and have never looked back. He is not only professional and knowledgeable but also comforting and attentive. He is readily available when I have questions which I am very appreciative of since I've never had a doctor be so accessible and responsive. read more

Dr Tabas is thoughtful and caring doctor. He delivered both of our children and always encouraged me to ask as many questions as I could think of before, during and after my appointments to bring in the next time. I really like his small practice, instead of the huge corporate one I went to when I first moved to SF. read more

Dr. Tabas delivered both of my boys and was their Mohel (he did their circumcision). Not only was he a thoughtful and informative doctor, but he really helped me as I went through the emotional rollercoaster of a high-stress (because of work) pregancy with my second child. He's a mensch (a good person) and cared as much about what was happening in my family as he did with my health. Guess what, they are related. He advised me how to handle my older son's concerns as my second birth drew near and how to manage other stressors. I find it sad that others were so easily put off by a doctor who viewed them holistically, as an individual, who actually cared about who they were. Yes, on occasion I had to wait due to a full office. Most of the time, the delays were because the good doctor had to tend to a patient giving birth. I found Dr. Tabas through my regular OB (who no longer delivers babies), Dr. Robert Epstein. They are a very compatible team. I really adore both of them. read more