I had my baby in 2024 at 38 years old and experienced severe postpartum depression afterward. It…read morewas very dark, and I was not in the right state of mind. After about four months of struggling with PPD, I made the decision to pursue permanent birth control a decision I now deeply regret. I was told by Dr. Cheruba Prabakarthat my tubes could not be tied and that they had to be removed. During the consultation, she asked if I wanted more children. At the time, while clearly struggling emotionally, I said no. She stated that since I was 39, it was a good age for this procedure if I did not want more children. I understand that the decision was 100% mine, however the state of mind I was in was not capable of making a life-changing, irreversible decision. I strongly believe that when working with women -- especially postpartum women -- it is a physician's responsibility to recognize warning signs of postpartum depression and emotional distress and to implement safeguards in their practice. What I needed at that time was help and support for my PPD, not a permanent procedure that altered my body forever. Instead, the process felt quick and not thorough. There was no screening for postpartum depression, no encouragement to wait, and no discussion about how temporary emotional states can affect long-term decisions. Now, three years later, I am 42 years old and desperately want another child. Time is running out. I am now facing IVF, with no guarantee that my insurance will cover it since this is considered a decision I made for myself. My eggs are older, the odds are lower, and the emotional and financial burden is overwhelming. I wish there had been more caution, more counseling, and more time given before moving forward. I also hope that by sharing this experience, changes can be made so that another woman in a vulnerable postpartum state is not placed in this position. I am beyond sad and angry about my situation, I wish i could of tide my tubes and maybe reversal would of been an option now there is nothing absolutely nothing i can do. and time is running out.

I do not recommend this clinic from my experience as a patient…read more Poor assessment & clinical management. Waisted time & money going to Lamorinda Gynecology & surgery. Dr. Christianson's first question was if i live in Lamorinda. As a Nurse, I asked how her surgical approach for endometriosis surgery. Her answer was a bit questionable to me being in the field and after research & second opinion at UCSF. That is not the best option I will go for. My endometriosis has improved by 80% with UCSF non surgical recommendation. You only have one set of reproductive organs. The bay area has the best endometriosis doctors in the nation. There are other established programs (Stanford, kaiser, south). It was a mistake to go here because it was close to home.

First time here and I do believe I'll be making this trip again. I was going to Oakland Alta Bates…read morefor my exam but when given a choice to go to Lafayette, I took it. Super easy parking. There are several free parking lots behind the businesses. The facility is on the 3rd floor and there is an elevator on the parking lot level. The office is warm. A little more than a normal office would be. I'm sure the intent is total comfort. It's the kind of environment Alta Bates strives to achieve and is successful. Quick in and quick out. No do overs. The technician could see that the images were good and I was released from the jaws of death. I don't think there's a woman out there that looks forward to this horrid exam, but the possible alternative gets us into the exam room. I received my results within an hour. Front desk staff are courteous and efficient. All precautions are being taken regarding Covid-19.

I had such a wonderful experience with my mammogram here. Easy to book, super caring staff and…read morequick results. Highly recommend!

As a huge fan of palindrome numbers, I figured review #999 should be something out of the norm of…read morerestaurants and boba shops. Something that we struggled with for a while due to age was infertility. We had actually seen several fertility specialists during this long journey, and have gone through 3 rounds of IVF (2 mini's and 1 conventional) as well as an IUI. Although they were all unfortunately unsuccessful, we discovered that not all fertility clinics and doctors are created equal. While we found that many doctors take a very traditional, rigid and cookie cutter approach to treatment. Focusing more on luck through repeated attempts, Dr. Aimee was much more focused and tailored in her regiment. We always felt informed during this process, and confident in Dr. Aimee's recommendations. And unlike other clinics, we were always able to get ahold of Dr. Aimee directly. Instead of communicating with a nurse who would then pass the message along to the doctor if they felt it needed escalation. Along these lines, we were always shocked at how quickly we were usually able to get a response from Dr. Aimee. Sometimes even late at night. We often joked that Dr. Aimee probably doesn't sleep. Our only complaints about going with Dr. Aimee revolved around a few issues: 1) The initial application process to get a consultation with Dr. Aimee was lengthy, difficult, and required a lot of chasing from my wife due to poor follow-up and communication from the office. The individual handling review and processing of new patient applications would often go awol for days on end after sending out limited communication. 2) Billing was oftentimes not very clear and created a need for us to meticulously examine our bills line by line to ensure accuracy. 3) Dr. Aimee does not accept any insurance so 100% of the costs will be out of pocket. In addition, her rates are substantially higher than other clinics. Although we were ultimately unsuccessful with IVF, we were eventually blessed with a miracle baby through natural birth. Despite this, we would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Aimee to anyone looking for fertility care.

Recurrent miscarriages means you feel very alone, so I am so grateful for Dr Aimee and her a…read morepositive, hands-on approach and willingness to work on "hard cases" - I've had so many friends that I've referred to her, and friends who have found her on their own, and I'm just so glad Dr Aimee's always there to provide hope and prompt options for becoming a parent one way or another. I first heard of Dr Aimee through her Egg Whisperer podcast, which I have to say was a great way to learn about all things infertility and fertility. Then when the pandemic hit, we weren't sure if things would progress in our journey to having kids, but she always made options possible. She doesn't make me you feel crazy doing the same thing over and over again, but suggests new things to try, and is always a calming presence when there's a stressful detour in the journey. We have two little ones now thanks to Dr Aimee. She wasn't the only IVF doctor/lab we've been to, yet she's the only fertility doctor I strongly recommend over and over again without hesitation.

After 50 min of waiting in the waiting room I finally went and asked if I need to reschedule as I…read moreneed to pick my kids up from school or find someone to do it. They said I'm next and brought me into the room 5 min later. I'm still waiting in the room 15 min later. My appt was scheduled over an hour ago. This is completely unacceptable and disrespectful. If they're running this late they need to tell patients when they sign in that they're OVER AND HOUR LATE. Zero regard or consideration for other's time or childcare situations. Though they say they will charge $95 if you cancel your appointment in their confirmation text. I'd seek another OB.

Had a pregnancy confirmation appointment this afternoon. They instantly put me in a room where I…read moreshortly met Nicole, she was incredibly nice and made me feel comfortable from the beginning especially with answering all questions we had and explaining everything well. Staff is also amazing and very easy to talk to. Great experience overall, will definitely continue to go back for future care!!

She sounds great, but as I have no direct experience with her, I am giving 3 stars so as not to…read morechange her review "GPA." I spent a long time reading her reviews as she appeared to be the best OBGYN near me. The "website link" didn't work. It was not until I put the address in GMaps that I discovered she is now a Kaiser doctor. I'd have saved a lot of wasted time had I seen from the start that she is unavailable to me. I am posting this to let others know, she works for Kaiser now, and there is no indication that she has a private practice outside of Kaiser. If I were a Kaiser patient, I would try to see her.

Dr.Kaleb I found you lol.You delivered my twins 10 years ago at Long Beach Memorial.You made my…read moreexperience such a great experience. You delivered so many babies that I am sure you don't remember me.But, I do want to take the time out to tell you Thank You for helping me give birth to two healthy children.You were so down too earth that you made me feel like everything was going to be okay,and it was! I rate you a million stars!! Good luck Dr.Kaleb on your journey in Oakland :)

Dr. Lee is the best. She is always prompt and attentive to my needs. Her staff is also super…read morefriendly. She has two offices and I have seen her in both. Highly recommended! I have successfully now consolidated my docotors into one name: Christine Lee (chiropractor: SF; dermatologist: Walnut Creek; ob-gyn: Moraga). If I now could only convince them to all open an office together.

Not thrilled about the office, but loved Christine Lee…read more I was suffering from an odd persistent pain, already had a bunch of MD visits to rule out the many obvious possibilities, and got so fed up with delays, I tried an entirely new doctor. I was able to get an appointment quickly, and she was reasonably on time. She was no nonsense, didn't pretend to not see my tattoos, she was direct and honest, and told me pretty quickly she didn't think the issue was in her expertise. She referred me to a specialist, and sent me on my way (the specialist was able to identify the issue and resolve it, so it was good advice). I would definitely recommend Dr. Lee. As for the office, it was the coldest (as in AC was too high) and most unfriendly front room I have encountered in a long time. All the chairs were up against the wall, but there were pictures hung on the wall right at head height, so it was impossible to even keep your head up without banging up against the frames. In addition, there are 2 sliding glass windows leading to the office area, both of which were closed, with no identifying info on whether I was expected to knock on one (which one?), just sit and wait, enter through the door, or whether anyone was even working. It was definitely not geared towards patient comfort or ease. I don't recommend the office. I will be scheduling any future appointments with Dr. Lee at her other offices in Oakland, hoping those are more welcoming.

I realize now I have the same complaints as others and wish I would have consulted Yelp??? first,…read morewhich seems bizarre for a OBGYN? I stayed for 2 years but eventually left. First - the receptionist should not be patient facing for anything. She is so rude and short with you, I didn't walk in with a mask on in 2024!!!!!! and she acted like I walked in with Anthrax. Dr Sandhu is extremely condescending, and the last time i was there, I actually told her how rude Christina the receptionist was, and she literally shook her head and told me no she wasn't, without even asking what the situation was. BTW, the front desk is anything other than welcoming if you are not a far left feminist. It's filled with bobbleheads of only Democrat women politicians, which I think is extremely offputting in a doctors office, no matter your political affiliation. I don't want my doctor counting MAGA hats either

Dr. Sandhu is intelligent, compassionate and friendly. She cares about me as a whole person. I…read morehighly recommend her.

Rose Senior Vemulapalli Physicians (RSVP) made my second pregnancy the best experience yet. A huge…read morethank you to everyone I met here, especially Lauren A and Dr. V! You all are the best! I can't thank you enough for taking such amazing care of my mental health, my baby boy, and my pregnancy. If you're new here, be sure to read this review thoroughly so you're fully prepared to have as great of an experience as I did! What to Expect as a New Patient: First things first, if you're a new patient, call to schedule your appointment. Before heading in, make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. When you arrive at the office, get in line, be ready to show your insurance card, and then wait for your name to be called. Once it's your turn, they'll take your weight and bring you to a room to meet with your midwife or doctor. Before that, you'll have your blood pressure checked and be asked a few routine questions, like your preferred pharmacy. First Pregnancy Check-Up: If this is your first pregnancy check-up, they'll likely bring in a monitor to confirm your pregnancy. If you're expecting, congratulations! After that, you'll have regular visits, typically once a month, to monitor your baby's heartbeat. Future Check-Ups: As your pregnancy progresses, the frequency of your appointments will increase. You'll go from monthly visits to bi-weekly appointments, and by 36 weeks, you'll likely visit every week. In between appointments, you'll need to complete your glucose screening and blood work at a separate location. Labor & Delivery: When it's time for your baby's arrival, be sure to call the office so they can prepare John Muir for your delivery. Then, just load up your baby bag and head to the hospital. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by one of the midwives who has been with you throughout your pregnancy. By now, you'll feel comfortable with the staff, so you'll be in good hands. One thing to note: While they strive to have your preferred midwife or doctor with you during delivery, they can't guarantee it. However, when I delivered my second son, Lauren was there to help, and she was incredibly professional and took great care of me and my baby. Post-Labor: After delivery, they'll follow up with you and schedule your postpartum check-up for six weeks after your delivery. Overall Experience: Overall, I never felt like my care was transactional. The team at RSVP took the time to truly listen to me, address what I was going through during my pregnancy, and even helped me through the recovery process after delivery. I can't recommend them enough. 10 stars!!!

Wow! I can not believe this is how a Doctor's office is run. I had a scheduled appointment today…read moreand saw that there was over an hour of traffic. I called in multiple times but they were at lunch. As soon as I got through to someone I informed them I was in traffic but would arrive around 15 minutes after my appointment and if it was ok. They said sure! We will make note of it in your chart and see you soon. I arrived and then said the NP can't see me. Why did you let me keep driving for 30-40 minutes when I could have just turned around? I honestly am in shock to their disregard. They could have easily told me we will have to reschedule when I called in. I'm extremely disappointed. Will never return

Amazing! Grateful to be able to have her help us through our…read moreprocess! Highly HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you can become one of her patients!

I really liked this doctor prior to having my 5th child at Alta bates /sutter. But while in the…read morehospital about a day after I gave birth via csection (csection done by Dr Kadri who's great) she came in and told me about the possibility of needing another surgery due to some post partum symptoms. So coming off of a csection and having a brand new baby this news really scared me and while I looked for reassurance and help she made me feel silly and had VERY little patience with me. She could see I was somewhat panicking and she just made me feel worse. So disappointed in her, I'd seen her a few times in office and even considered having her be by primary this pregnancy, so glad I didn't.

I'm 29 weeks pregnant with our third baby and I'm so glad I am a patient of this practice! I…read moreswitched from Dr. Wells in previous pregnancies. I had a great experience with my first pregnancy with Dr Wells (baby born in 2022) but felt that the care and patient experience declined significantly during my second pregnancy (baby born in 2024). With my third baby now in 2026, I am a patient of Dr. Yee at Ob-Gyn Specialists and feel so grateful to be under her care. She is incredible and talented as a medical provider. I had a chemical pregnancy right before this one and she took such good care of me. She's been cognizant and considerate of my anxiety, and incredibly thorough. I also want to shout out Stephanie who is lightning quick with forms and scheduling, and a friendly face each time I see her in the office. Also, every time I have visited I have noticed either an empty waiting room or only one other patient so I don't think patients wait very long here, unlike all the other practices I have experienced. Thank you, Ob-Gyn Specialists!

My experience with the staff has been good and l like my doctor…read more The reason for the 2 star review is the average time to make an appointment is 45 minutes on hold. They have to do better as I have never heard of a doctor's office making a patient wait on hold 45 minutes to make a simple appointment. Why don't they have appointments online or use a AI receptionist? They cannot expect patients to wait on the phone to get a simple appointment. I hope the office can improve this with technology that is available.