As a physician, I refer patients to Dr. Samia McCully at Wellness Architecture when the…read moreconventional workup says everything is "normal," but the patient clearly doesn't feel well. That gap is where so many of my referrals to Samia happen--especially women navigating perimenopause and menopause who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, irregular cycles, inflammation, or just not feeling like themselves. What I appreciate about Samia is that she looks at the whole picture. She doesn't assume every symptom is hormonal or jump straight to hormone replacement. She looks at blood sugar, thyroid function, cortisol and stress physiology, gut health, nutrition, inflammation, and other potential contributors to understand what may actually be driving the symptoms. I've sent her patients with persistent fatigue, metabolic concerns, thyroid issues that needed a deeper look, and chronic symptoms that hadn't been adequately explained. She is incredibly thorough and has a level of pattern recognition that comes from more than two decades of doing this work. Most importantly, I trust her with my patients. She is thoughtful, collaborative, and genuinely interested in understanding why someone feels the way they do rather than simply treating a lab value or symptom. And it certainly helps that Wellness Architecture and Soft Reboot Wellness are practically neighbors in downtown Menlo Park. It makes collaborating and coordinating care for our shared patients incredibly easy. -Sara Herman, MD, ABOIM

I would recommend staying far away from this place. Dr Samia's approach to treatment is what I…read morewould consider predatory. I came to her in an extreme state of physical and emotional distress and after spending $500 on a consultation she gave me zero information on a path forward but instead told me I needed to spend $24,000 upfront to get better. When I explained that wasn't something I could do she began negotiating like a used car salesman asking what amount I felt I could pay and her offer was $12,000 but said that it wouldn't fully address my needs. She then kept insisting upon speaking with my husband herself to convince him it was okay to spend that money and when I didn't answer her call the next morning she sent an email containing testimonial videos saying "I would love to help you feel like yourself again - and know that if you choose to, we can do it:) " As if it's simply a choice to afford $24k in one lump sum upfront without any plan or idea of how it will actually help me? She also insisted I didn't need therapy and my husband and I shouldn't go to couples therapy because it doesn't work and she would serve as my therapist - she is not a trained psychologist and treating people with mental health conditions under the premise she can fill that need is crazy. I have been to many naturopathic doctors over the years and I left this experience feeling even more stress.

I would absolutely recommend Dr. Alex to anyone needing help with sleep issues. He's both…read morecompassionate and thorough in his approach, and he utilizes his incredibly deep understanding of sleep mechanics in order to help his patients find balance in their lives. He wants his patients to thrive. He gets that many of us in the tech world have unique stressors that are part of the fabric of our lives. He has helped me bring this into focus in order to find ways to manage them better. Dr. Alex has a lot of experience to draw from, and he uses his expertise in both psychiatry and medicine to find healthy ways to guide his patients to better sleep.

Warning - Dimitriu Will Call the Cops on You!…read more I was sitting in my house not bothering anyone or making any threats. I was not committing any crimes. I was not in danger. I was not bothering anyone else. This "doctor," Alex Dimitriu, called me at home and told me he was incarcerating me in a locked facility. I tried to talk to him to see what the problem was and address any concerns he might have. He arrogantly just told me "I'm not going to argue with you." The law was on my side and civil rights exist. I politely told this person that he technically could not legally do this to me. His response was to threaten to call the cops on me, weaponizing his medical license and the racial dynamics of the situation. Interacting with Alex Dimitriu left me feeling like the most helpless victim. He forced himself on me through "medical treatment" - involuntary incarceration. He spit on my right to due process - the one guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Alex Dimitriu treated me like three-fifths of a person. I have been diagnosed with PTSD as a result of Dimitriu's aggression. I have not felt safe since he ignored the law, stripped me of my rights, and traumatized me. The professional psychotherapist I consulted (who is licensed by the state of California) called Dimitriu's actions "a disgusting abuse of power." I suspect but can not prove that he tried to hide his actions and this review from you, the reader. I've had to rewrite it once. Stay safe - stay away from Dimitriu! - Former patient

Our whole family has been seeing Dr Oo for about a year now -- I was Googling her phone number when…read moreI saw these bad Yelp reviews and figured I'd come over to weigh in while I'm on hold with PAMF. Dr Oo is PCP for the adults and the small kids in our family -- she is thorough, attentive, and professional. Her team of nurses are great, too, especially with shots for the little ones. She's absolutely of the caliber you'd expect when going to PAMF for care, so I'd take these weird negative reviews with a grain of salt!

The people commenting here are scammers. They do not actually contact you. They provide a link to a…read moregeneric form that does not actually help. It's been several months and not a single person has contacted me. Instead I received a letter confirming that Sutter neglects their patients. This horrible doctor is just one example. 2/23 Update: Sutter doesn't actually care about you. They reply to this thread, but never actually contact me in anyway. They have all of my information yet pretend like nobody knows how I've been communicating with people. Clearly they're just gonna keep messaging on here every time I update my thread.

Dr. Gale Hylton is a marvel of insight, empathy, and sincerity. I could add that she is…read moreno-nonsense, but really it is devotion, and I've shared many a laugh with her over the years. She is not a rigid, silent psychiatrist of the old school but a human being who happens to have an intuitive and observant grasp of her companion human beings. and hailing from Virginia, can talk Civil War lore with the best of them. She is profusely available for phone calls from home or via Zoom. I think I've caught here in only two mistakes over several years, and, unlike other shrinks she readily apologizes--making herself all the more human. Her consulting cottage is a little gem; she has less of an "attitude" than anyone I've ever met; and she is a cat's best friend (don't worry, she leaves them at her home). As I'm using a cane now, she accompanies me out to the parking lot, reminding me to go slow. What a serious (in the best sense) and delightful person!

Dr. Hylton is the best there is. Unparalleled experience and expertise. I trust her absolutely…read more She's assisted me through all of ife's ups and downs.

John Barman, the owner, was highly recommended by my orthopedist and has been great. I am under…read moreJohn's care for rehabilitation after total shoulder replacement surgery - a 6 month long process.

Diablo West Review…read more WOW! I am a lucky man! I was rear-ended at high speed and spent 6 hours in the hospital. My doctor prescribed physical therapy for my back and legs. I picked Diablo West for the PT because it was close to my house. After my first 3 visits with Audrey Ang at Diablo West, I feel great and would drive anywhere in the Bay Area to continue if I lived elsewhere. Diablo West is a small, wonderful environment with open spaces and private therapy rooms. Plenty of free parking. Audrey Ang is easy to talk to, completely understands me and my needs, and communications and teaches very clearly and completely. I have had 2 previous PT professionals with broken bones many years ago. Both were good, but if I had to rank them on a 1-10 scale, the other two would get a 5 and Audrey would get a 10+++. My injuries from the car accident are almost completely repaired, and many of my physical problems over the past years are significantly improved. I already feel like a healthy, younger man. Thank you Audrey!! I am lucky to have found you for physical therapy. If you need PT, go see Audrey Ang at Diablo West in Menlo Park.

Treatment is readily available on days and times that I want. Although there isn't a strong…read morecommunication on who will be the "massage" therapist, it essentially is 3 to 4 people who rotates for different days. They are pretty brutal with my fire cupping and massage as parts of my body is already bruised (normal part of cupping). The guasha was painful as well. One therapist said to me " no pain, no gain". Treatment includes the "massage part" which is the "cupping" or "guasha", then followed by acupuncture treatment (pulsating electrodes used). The treatment is usually for 45 mins. Massage is about 20 mins; needles in the body for about another 15-20 minutes. The clinic is upstairs. Street parking for 2 hours. I would say 30% improvement since I started this type of modality. PT treatment was usually 10% improvement. I went every week which contributed to my healing. Thank you MediPoint!

Dr. Moon and the clinic staff are very professional and skilled. I've gone consistently to…read morealleviate neck/shoulder muscle aches from working at the computer all day as well as various sports activity related soreness. They don't just go through the motions but ask you about your concerns and customize the session based on that. Sessions are usually a mix of acupuncture and therapeutic body work which ends up making me feel rejuvenated after every visit. Top notch clinic!

I have been coming here for years. My doctor, Jessie Jacob, MD, is phenomenal…read more I have both an annual mammogram and breast ultrasound (the ultrasound six months after the mammogram). They do take insurance, but there additional fees. One is a concierge fee. They have a new 3D ultrasound, which isn't yet covered by insurance, so there was a charge for that as well. The fees don't bother me a bit. Everyone in the office is kind and thorough. It is a long appointment for a mammogram, but I get the mammogram and result in the same day. I actually sit down with Dr Jacob to review the images together. This is above and beyond my prior experiences of getting the mammogram one day, waiting for the radiologist to review, and getting informed of the result by mail or phone. The 3D ultrasound involved a lot of pressing, but is not painful like a mammogram can be. For people with dense breast tissue, it's an added tool to visualize something it can be hard to get a good picture of with mammogram alone. I highly recommend NCWIC. They have moved and are no longer on Welch Rd. They are on Park Blvd in Palo Alto now.

Wow. This place has really gone downhill. For more than two decades, I saw Dr. Guthaner and she…read morewas wonderful--slow moving (3+ hours for a mammogram!), but very thorough and very kind. Then she sold the practice to Dr Jacobs and things started to change. It got harder to make appointments and there were "concierge fees" that were nothing but a way for her to make more money, since you didn't get any extra service for paying this. The fee started at $100, but this year went to $450!!! That's ridiculous--especially since Dr. Guthaner is now retired and she was the reason I was still going there. Worse yet, I called to let them know I had been potentially exposed to COVID so THEY cancelled my appointment for the next day. Couldn't reschedule for 2+ months (so much for all that great concierge service). But here's the kicker--they tried to charge me a $50 cancellation fee for not cancelling with enough notice. Huh? YOU cancelled on ME! Sorry that I couldn't time a COVID exposure to meet your schedule (turned out I was negative, but I was being overly cautious in letting them know about the exposure). Charging people for cancelling because of COVID exposure is not only unethical, it's stupid. Makes people not want to be forthcoming about things like this, which is wrong. That and the $450 put me over the edge and I said I'm done. My PCP recommended WRI in Menlo Park. What a difference! I was scheduled very quickly and I was in and out for my appointment in less than 40 minutes. Furthermore, everyone I met there was pleasant and helpful and acted like they were glad to see me--not the cold shoulder treatment I got from Jacobs practice, where the feeling was I should consider myself lucky to actually be able to be seen by them. The other thing is Dr Jacobs seems to be annoyed when she can't find cancer. I've never seen anything like it--it's almost like she's frustrated she can't find growths. The doctor at WRI had a very different attitude. She looked at my prior films, saw what the potential issues might be, checked to see nothing had changed, and came in with a smile on her face and told me things were good--come back in 6 months. Oh, and WRI told me they didn't know anyone but NCWIC who was charging mamo patients a "concierge fee." They thought it was ridiculous and would never do that.

Dr. Richmond is the best psychiatrist I have ever worked with. I find him compassionate and…read moreknowledgeable--a true professional. His interventions are delivered at the right time and in a manner that I'm able to take them in. I feel respected as a human being. I've worked with him for the past three years and feel that I have progressed. He's been consistent, steady, and reliable. I find his training in psychoanalysis increases the resources he has available in order to help me clearly see my weaknesses. His billing rate is very fair. He's thoughtful with my medications and takes care of my refills quickly. He always returns my calls in a timely manner. I recommend him highly. I feel fortunate that a professor of psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine referred me to Dr. Richmond. I certainly plan to continue having him as my psychiatrist.

I have been continuing seeing Dr Richmond every other week for both psychiatry and psychology. He…read moreand I have been working very well together, reaching one successful milestone after another. I hope to be able to keep seeing Dr Richmond for decades to come.