I have been a patient of Dr. Ohlsen's for many years. I am sad to say that my husband and I are…read moremoving to Arizona, and am so sorry to have to leave her care. Dr. Ohlsen was instrumental in discovering that I have an auto-immune disease. I did not have the traditional symptoms of the condition, so this was no easy task. I think she spent part of her weekend to research everything. I know that we all see things through a different perspective. I have recommended Dr. Ohlsen to friends and have never had one of them tell me that they had other than a positive experience. In Lizs' defense: that phone seldom stops ringing, and Liz has to toss many balls into the air and KEEP them in the air. I think she does a great job.

Unfortunately she has retired. She was an outstanding…read morephysician. She listened with great interest when you spoke to her about your life, your well being and your medical needs. She responded to health care concerns and provided outstanding professional advice as needed. She is missed by all of us who respected her and appreciated her compassionate care.

I just read in the "Monterey Herald" that Bergstrom is out of prison. I assume that the revocation…read moreof his medical license was "for life" but just in case Bergstrom is ever allowed to practice medicine again, I'm posting this quote from the January 25, 2013 "Monterey County Herald" "Immediately after the conviction, Bergstrom gave up his medical license in California...just as California's Medical Board took steps to revoke his license because of the case." "The board cited several additional reasons for the revocation based on audio recordings of Bergstrom, including jailhouse phone calls that indicated he was practicing medicine while in Monterey County Jail." "According to court records, Bergstrom once inadvertently left a dictation machine running in his office that recorded him offering to sell cocaine or trade it for sex. He admitted at trial that he traded prescription drugs for cocaine." At one point, Bergstrom was my elderly parents' doctor. Bergstrom did not have the patience to care for geriatric patients. Bergstrom may have been good with tall, thin, young, leggy blonde gals BUT I cannot recommend him for senior citizens.

I love Dr. Nuttall! I've been going to him for over 30 years. He is a phenominal Internal…read moreMedicine doctor. I like it that he really listens to you (imagine that)! He tells you what treatments are available for the medical issues you have and recommends sensible/effective treatment. I like it that he won't just write a Rx for antibiotics if it is a viral infection. He responds quickly and will help you in need. I once had a bad kink in my neck with painful bad spasms and could not turn my head on one Christmas eve (I have documented herniated discs in my neck) and he called me back quickly and was able to renew my Rx that day. He will squeeze me in for pressing issues. He is the old fashioned great practioner who thinks of patients first and he is up to date on latest studies. He will also refer you if needed.

Dr Nuttall has been my mother's doctor for thirty years and she trusts him completely. The office…read moreladies are very nice and friendly. When I call them they also are nice and respond to my concerns. The fact both my parents picked Dr. Nuttall and have stayed with him all this time says a lot. You can depend on Dr. Nuttall.

What do you say about a Doctor who has saved your life? Its very hard to begin. Dr. Shiffman became…read moremy oncologist when I was diagnoised with Stage IV Colon Cancer in 1999. We have alot of history as today, I am going on my 12th year of being Cancer Free. In the very beginning of my treatment, Dr. Shiffman wanted to go outside of the box, get other oncologists opinions, anything that it would take because my prognois was prettty bad...a few months at the most. From the very first appointment he had me...his warmth was genuine and his determination was strong. I could call the office at anytime of the day with questions...he has a fabulous staff and I get an answer pronto from either the Doctor himself or one of his assistants. Dr, Shiffman held my hand during some very difficult times and decisions. While an Oncologists has to have one of the hardest jobs in the field of medicine, he always greets you with warmth and a generous hug and you, and during that visit, however long it takes, he is all yours 110%. Thank you Dr. Shiffman for all that you have done for me and so many on the Monterey Peninsula fighting this thing called Cancer.

Dr. Shiffman's approach with his patients is one of compassion and sensitivity, not often found in…read morethe medical field. He did a great job listening and clarifying throughout my appointment.

Don't go here, this person does not take an interest in your condition, works on assumptions about…read moreyou. On top of that, wants you to pay cash or check, doesn't take credit card.

I should have believed the other bad reviews on this website. Just a terrible doctor. I went in…read morelast minute because I needed an appointment with a primary care doctor and she had a last minute opening (no wonder). There was absolutely no other patients in her office the whole time I was there. Just her nurse. Dr. Park is judgmental and confrontational. She's anti-alcohol (even moderate wine consumption) and anti caffeine. She has a holier than thou attitude. She's also very old-school, traditional. Doesn't sound like she stays up to date on the latest medical research. You couldn't pay me to keep seeing this doctor. She was overbearing and so I told her at the end of the visit that I did not want her as a doctor and that I didn't want her communicating with my other doctors. The next day my other doctor contacted me and let me know she contacted him after I told her not to. He agrees we need a different doctor too. I don't think Dr. Park understands patient privacy rights.

Dr. Heal is my primary doctor and has consistently demonstrated excellence in caring for me. She is…read morea good listener and respects the patient. I have never needed to communicate with her that she didn't respond promptly after hours or on weekends. I feel very fortunate to be a part of her concierge practice and strongly recommend her. She is a very caring person and is an exceptionally skilled professional. Lewis Goodkin Carmel, Ca

I've been a patient of Dr. Heal's for about a year and a half. We moved from Silicon Valley, and…read moreeveryone on the Monterey Peninsula told me how hard it is to find good doctors, but I could not be more thrilled with Dr. Heal. She's one of the top docs of any type that I've ever seen. She's extremely thorough and really takes time to listen as well as do a thorough exam. Her annual exam includes an EKG and pulmonary function test. I've had numerous appointments that have lasted over an hour. She's also very proactive -- I've had a hip issue for years that my two previous GPs ignored, and she helped with a couple of treatment ideas and ordering imaging, which included a pretty epic battle with my insurance company. I will need surgery to fix it, but she's the first doc who actually listened and helped me address it. I've also seen her for several other issues, including Covid, gut issues, rheumatology, and anxiety. She's been knowledgable and compassionate about them all, and her referrals have been solid. Be aware that there is a concierge fee. To me it's extremely well spent: it buys me long, thorough appointments (1 hour plus) and phone access outside office hours. I once called with post-Covid breathing issues after hours, got the doctor directly, she reassured me I didn't need to go to ER and saw me the next day at 7:30 am. I can text and get a response on a weekend. Fee is 1/10 of what it would be in Silicon Valley. If you are a person who only sees the doctor once a year, might not be worth it.

Great doctor who specializes in Alzheimer's, dementia, and geriatric medicine. He is currently…read moreaccepting new patients age 65+ and accepts all insurance except for Medical or Central Coast Alliance. He is also licensed in aesthetic medicine and half of the office is called Amor Spa, where he does ultrasound body contouring, botox, lip injections, skin tightening, wrinkle/hair removal, laser treatments, etc!! Call for an appointment first!

Dr Verlenden renewed my faith in the Healthcare system. I had to have my gallbladder removed. It…read morewas more inflamed than usual, but he managed to remove it with as little trauma as possible. He listened to my post surgery concerns & gave me valuable insight. I feel very lucky to have had him as my surgeon.

I've been blown away by the service of Dr. Terry and staff! He is knowledgeable, gives you so much…read moretime and attention at your appointments, really hears you and (bonus) was great and patient with my kids! His office staff is fantastic, easy to make appointments, caring and kind. I'm so happy to have him seeing my entire family!

They say they work on walk in base but whenever you walk in they reject accepting then I made an…read moreappointment and when I came to the appointment which was early in the morning at 8 which means I was supposed to be the first it turned out that they have 2 patients before me because they walked in earlier. Double standards as usual.