I met with Dr. Honsik due to having chronic shoulder problems. I didn't know what to expect because…read morethis was the first time I met with a sports medicine physician. However, his assistants were friendly and warm and he was as well. I think he spent a thorough job evaluating my shoulder concerns and assessing the issues I brought forth to him. It was also interesting to have a diagnostic ultrasound on my shoulder to see what was really going on in there. I felt relieved to finally have some answers to what was happening with my wonky shoulders and he did a great job of answering all of my questions and concerns. I'm not sure if he does that with every visit, but for my visit it felt relevant. I also really like how he had an assistant documenting everything in the session - I felt like this made him more present and attentive. I've been to other medical appointments where the NP or MD has to document while assessing you and I feel like they end up only being partly attuned to what is going on with you. So this was a nice touch. I honestly don't want to be back (because that would mean that I would have another injury lol) but if that were to happen again, I most definitely would return to see Dr. Honsik. FYI, he also is a swimmer and he gave me some good tips on technique so that I don't exacerbate my shoulder issue. Overall, I am SO satisfied with this visit!

This review is since they were purchased by Sutter. I was told a series of injections would be no…read morecost to me. I'm a medical biller so I asked all the correct questions and was assured there would be no cost to me. I have received bills for over $400 per visit, three visits, that's over $1,200. They also hiked the price on cash pricing for other procedures. It's a shame because the doctors are great, but I'll not be giving Sutter another penny out of me after I pay this bill. You cannot call the office directly anymore either. You get routed to the Sutter operators.

The guy in his office is very rude....hung up on me when I asked about the timing and…read moreprocedure...He also had a hard time understand my situation and rudely and impatiently disrupted me when I was trying to explain the situation.

Why did I wait to see Dr. Eppley!?! Chronic pain post- surgery after seven months relieved in about…read morean hour! I tried acupuncture, massage therapy, and physical therapy, all with no relief. I arrived on time for my appointment, filled out the requisite forms, provided intake information to the medical assistant, and met with Dr. Eppley within 20 minutes. Doctor explained I needed X-rays, which was preformed in the office. Done. Dr. Eppley returned with the diagnoses and options for treatment. We agreed to a simple procedure, which was also completed in the exam room. Melissa, a physician assistant, arrived and in a matter of minutes, I was done! Driving home I felt less discomfort and now two hours later, feeling much better. I'm retuning in two weeks for another treatment with Melissa. Today is a great day!

Dr. Roghair was knowledgeable, efficient, and personable. He presented treatment options and helped…read moreme make an informed decision. The treatment was effective. I highly recommend him. Dana C.

Great doctor and great practice! They've fixed many things and always to great results.read more

Dr. Cardon was welcoming, thorough in his evaluation and explanation, and friendly. It's always…read morenice to have a medical professional who has that duality...Excellent at what they do and kind and welcoming. In addition, the assistant, Maddie, was great. Also welcoming and thorough. I also loved that he is not part of a corporate medical office like Sutter or Kaiser or anything like that. The office staff was friendly and helpful and it was the first time in a long time - after being part of Sutter Health for years - that I had a doctor who was not late to the appointment!

My occupational therapist referred me to this practice. I was amazed how quickly they saw me. I…read morecalled late Thursday afternoon and received an early afternoon appointment on Monday. Initially, an assistant saw me and inquired on my complaint then a physician assistant, Diane examined, x-rayed then provided approaches. Since I have seeing a therapist for nine weeks, the logical step is having a cortisone injection on my trigger finger left thumb which I took. Hopefully this injection will address my issue and stay. A follow up appointment was scheduled in case this problem persist. All the staff were friendly, informative, knowledgeable and knew exactly what was needed. I'm glad I had this appointment and encourage anyone with arthritic hand issues to consult them.

Dr Chang is INCREDIBLE. Not only is she super smart and thorough, she has amazing energy and is…read morereally fun to talk to. Her entire team was really helpful and efficient, and learned more in my 45 minute visit with her than I had in 4 visits with another doctor at Cal Sports. I'd been having chronic wrist pain (tendonitis/carpal tunnel) and not making any progress on my recovery, while seeing another doc. After one visit with Dr Chang, she was able to properly diagnose my issue after a comprehensive exam and some mobility tests, talked to me about proper ergonomics & physical exercise, and give me a referral for the best PT for my condition. Her diagnosis made so much sense, and pinpointed an issue that my other doctor hadn't taken the time to explore. If you're in pain, see her immediately! I've made so much progress already, thanks to Dr Chang's knowledge and care. She is relentless in getting to the root of the problem -- a rare find in the medical world.

Dr Chang is incredibly experienced, talented, compassionate, efficient, aware and by far the best…read moredoctor experience of my lifetime. I'm on my 5th significant Sports Injury and couldn't be more happy with the care she is providing, such a great comfort. You can tell she has worked with Olympic athletes!

UCSF Laboratory at the Berkeley Cancer Center highly recommended. Dealing with health challenges is…read morenever easy, but the phlebotomy team here makes every visit significantly better. A special thank you to Michelle and Lee, who are absolute standouts. They are not only incredibly skilled and efficient but also bring a level of genuine kindness and calm to the room that is hard to find. They make the process quick and painless every single time. The entire phlebotomist team is professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to patient care. If you have to have labs done, this is the best team to see. Thank you all for the wonderful work you do!

Infusion center staff are amazing! They make sure you are comfortable during your infusion while…read moremonitoring you for adverse reactions. Skilled wonderful group of nurses!

I cannot say enough good things about LaFoot in Berkeley…read more My brother manages a grocery store and is on his feet all day. Recently he started having significant foot pain. As a nurse who has dealt with bone spurs and plantar fasciitis myself, I immediately told him he needed to address it -- both by resting and by investing in proper shoes. I've been trying to convince him to upgrade his footwear for years! I found LaFoot while scrolling Yelp. The name caught my attention, and when I read that it's owned by a physical therapist and staffed with students/residents in orthopedics and foot care, I knew this wasn't just a regular shoe store -- this was going to be different. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. Parking was easy (even on a busy day), and we were greeted by a tall, slender young man with glasses who introduced himself as a kinesiologist (I'm so sorry I didn't catch his name!). He was professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He had my brother remove his shoes and socks, observed his gait by having him walk up and down the hallway, and even demonstrated how my brother's current shoes were too flexible by twisting them. Then he brought out a Brooks shoe and showed us the difference in structure -- it barely twisted at all. He explained why that stability matters. They measured his feet the old-school way with a sizing device to ensure a precise fit. They also noticed that my brother's feet turn slightly inward when he walks, which likely contributed to his pain. What I really appreciated was how they used a skeletal foot model with bands to visually demonstrate what was happening. For visual learners, this was incredibly helpful and made everything make sense. When my brother tried on the recommended shoes, he immediately said, "Oh my God, these make such a huge difference." That alone told me we were in the right place. The exact color he wanted wasn't in stock, but they ordered it and had it shipped to his home within a few days -- seamless process. Yes, the shoes were $154. But when you consider the amount of time he spends standing and walking, and the importance of preventing long-term foot issues, that is absolutely worth it. Your health and comfort are not the place to cut corners. The professionalism, the education, the attention to detail, and the way they truly listened -- both to my brother and to me -- really stood out. This isn't just a shoe store; it's an experience rooted in understanding foot health. We left feeling confident, informed, and genuinely impressed. Highly recommend.

My mother was suffering from hip and ankle pain. We went into LaFoot in search of assiantance. A…read morenice young man did a consultation with her and was able to recommend the right corrective insole to help alleviate her pain. Great experience all in all. A++

I have seen Dr. Zwahlen a few times now for various issues with back, butt muscles and recently a…read moreshoulder injury. I have had a lot of broken bones and surgeries and hospital stays and orthopedic surgeons who have patched me up in the past to go on to do more stupid stuff. Luckily Dr. Zwahlen is here to help. Because of my awesome partner and I want to be around a little longer I have stopped doing stupid stuff like flying my experimental airplane, stopped rock climbing (and falling), stopped intense snow skiing/boarding (no moe flips), and stopped other activities from which I have some how miraculously survived (I may have more lives than a cat). Given that, I can still do stupid things in the gym. Recently trying to hang for a minute, yes all 60 seconds, I realized something was wrong and dropped at around the 45 second mark. I kept thinking it would get better and it didn't and was starting to think major jacked up rotator cuff and maybe surgery, again. Well after some imaging the good doctor determined "nothing was torn but very, very angry". So going forward, for awhile, no exercises engaging the shoulder except a few very detailed lifts. A lot of surgeons like to cut, that's what they do. So I appreciate it when the knife is not the first response and second when lots of drugs aren't the answer. Hhhmm, may rethink that last part. Already a week in with daily exercises prescribed by the doc my shoulder is much better and this is way better than rehabbing shoulder surgery. Two closing thoughts. If you are active you need an orthopedic surgeon on speed dial. Dr Zwahlen is the man. If you sit on the couch all day you need a dietician and a mortician. Also, before seeing the good doctor you might want to have a few esspressos to match his energy level.

Dr Zwahle sold me there was no option for me to repair my shoulder other than a reverse shoulder…read morereplacement. Rather than saying he would do it after telling me last Spring that my shoulder was "hanging by a thread", he left the room after telling me I should modify my routine." Luckily I found a good surgeon affiliated with UCSF, had surgery on August 20, and am pain free. What Zwahle did was unethical. If he couldn't do the surgery, he should have said so. Instead his assistant just said "got some analgesic cream"!

Nancy Bryan, owner, was my PT for 30 years. She helped me recover from: Sprained neck where I could…read morenot look up/down or ride in a car, chronic crushed L5 disk, Tendinitis, traumatic brain injury, Knee meniscus tear, broken shoulder. Every doctor she Recommended were the best in their field. Nancy is the best PT I have ever seen; All doctors I saw said the same. Nancy knows how bodies work from her previous professional dancing career and her Stanford studies and chiropractic internship.

My Dr. John King the best, I'm so grateful for him, he is just amazing, no one knows what therapy…read morecan do for you but him. You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try and make everyone happy. For now, take time for you. It's time to replenish.

Now that I'm finally "at that age" - older dude that is becoming slightly battle worn after several…read morelate-life knee surgeries - I couldn't be more blessed to have found Dr. Beale. PCPs in general are a challenge to find in my area, and thankfully she "appeared" just at the right time. I've hit have period where symptoms and remedies can interact, overlap and confuse and Dr. Beale is a star for identifying cause and untangling treatment and drug interactions. Upbeat, proactive and positive, I'm confident I've found a partner for the third chapter in my life.

I started seeing Dr. Beal as my primary care physician earlier this year after switching insurance…read morein February. I was dealing with several new medical diagnoses at the time--which is never ideal when transitioning to a new doctor--but Dr. Beal has been absolutely incredible. This is my first experience with a provider outside of Kaiser, and I can honestly say I've never felt so heard or understood by a doctor. I used to think the doctors on TV who really get to know their patients were fictional--but not with Dr. Beal! She takes her time, never rushes appointments, and genuinely listens. She encourages questions and never makes me feel silly for asking anything, no matter how basic it might seem. Dr. Beal is working with me to build a care plan that actually fits me--not a one-size-fits-all solution. I'm honestly so thankful that I had to leave Kaiser, because it led me to her. Highly recommend!