I've been going far out of my way to receive care from Dr. Rydfors for many years. A smarter and more nuanced medical thinker would be hard to find. He is compassionate and actually listens. He has been my OBGYN, Surgeon, and at times PCP. He gives you the time that is needed. And if that means sometimes he's doing the same for others; (or got called away for a high-risk delivery and is running behind), I try to plan my schedule for that. It is always worth it for the luxury of seeing this thoughtful, innovative, brilliant expert. read more

This has been my doctor forever. Yes he makes you wait. If you don't want to wait be the first appointment. Great bedside manner, listen to my needs, will have alternative eastern medicine recommendations.etc. If he is your GYN book your appointment a year in advance as the first appointment of the day and you will not have to wait. read more

If I could give 0 star I would. I don't know why there are so many rave reviews about Dr Rydfors. Perhaps because he has an amazing bedside manner. But, he usually over diagnosis and over prescribes medication, at least that was for my case. I saw Dr. Rydfor for consultation because I wanted him to be my OB during my high risk pregnancy. He over-diagnosed me with so many things with no concrete data, and put me on high doses of different supplements and changed my diet. He said I had a leaky gut due to a chronic condition that I have, but my chronic condition was under control with a balanced Mediterranean diet and mild medication for twenty years. After a month of being on his supplements and the new diet I had a worse flare up of my condition that has put me in a hospital and now I'm fighting for my life and I need to go on very strong amino modulators with a lot side effects. I don't understand why some doctors go beyond their specialty and diagnose people outside their area of specialty, prescribe too many over the counter supplements and change the patient's diet that could make their symptoms worse. He also put me through a drastic stress because I received abnormal blood result, but he sat on it for more than two weeks without getting back to me and delayed my embryo transfer. I can bet the combinations of adding a lot supplements, changing my diet and giving me stress caused my mild autoimmune to progress to severe and to the point that I can no longer manage it with mild and harmless medication. He needs to stick to his area of specialty otherwise one of these days he would get sued and lose his license. read more

Extremely poor service. They put me on hold for 45 mins across 3 times on a single call to book an appointment, just to hang up later.

The best physician I've ever met. He is thorough, cautious and has the best bedside manners and a calming presence which puts you at ease.

Fellow patients, you need to be very aware of how Rydfors' clinic charges you. There is a separate bill for deliver (for me it was $6000) that will come from the clinic after you gave birth. They will not tell you beforehand. Check with their billing people before you commit! even if you like a dr, you will not be necessarily delivered him. I switched to a mountain view clinic last minute, had a good birth experience and didn't get the surprise bill. Rydfors said I was doing something frowned upon. Patients are so underprivileged with hidden bills, while the Dr lives in his $4 million house and complain to you about his daughters' crystal springs upland tuition bill. open your eyes and choose wisely! Don't fall for personality cult! read more

Would recommend 10/10. Hands down one of the best doctors in the Bay area. So thorough, caring, kind and knowledgeable. Cannot ask for a better doctor than Dr.Rydfors.. read more

When we found out we were pregnant for the second time, we started to look for a high-risk obstetrician since my wife had complications with her first pregnancy. One of our friends strongly suggested Dr.Rydfors since they had a complicated pregnancy too. Dr.Rydfors was 21 miles away from our place in Santa Clara but since we didn't want to take any chances with the pregnancy, we decided to go with him despite the long distance. Dr.Rydfors has one of the best bedside manners that we've seen in any doctor in the bay area. He was kind, compassionate and used to listen to my wife's concern with utmost concern in ALL the appointments. For any medical terms he wanted to convey, he used to bring in a pen and paper and draw the anatomy of the body and explain what's happening. What we liked is he made us feel a part of the treatment process instead of just a one-way doctor to patient kind of communication. At around the 25th week, in one of our regular appointments, my wife complained of some mild pain in her pelvic region. Dr.Rydfors took a good call of doing a vaginal ultrasound instead of considering it as a typical second-trimester pain. Sure, enough, there was a problem! After that, it was a tense pregnancy since we found out that there were signs of premature delivery. But Dr.Rydfors allayed our fears and put my wife on the most aggressive medication regimen possible. We had weekly appointments after that and Dr.Rydfors used to patiently listen to our anxious feelings and kept encouraging my wife to keep her spirits up. Finally, at the 36th-week appointment, Dr.Rydfors told us not to worry but keep the hospital bag ready. Sure enough, our son was born 2 days later!! All in all, we are very happy with our experience with Dr.Rydfors and would definitely recommend him to anyone with a history of ( or the possibility of ) pregnancy complications. read more

It's difficult not to give Dr Rydfors the highest rating possible. He is simply the best! I have not been able to trust a doctor this much - he is able to explain symptoms and conditions that other OBs are not able to provide an explanation on (e.g. spotting during pregnancy); he is always patient, friendly, considerate and with exceptional bed-side manner; he never makes you feel dumb, but instead makes you feel welcomed, empowered and calmer. I'm pregnant for the first time, and I just trust that Dr R will make the best choice for me and my baby. I personally know four other women who also go to Dr R. All of them have been extremely pleased with the decision of choosing him. They all told me they will not hesitate to choose Dr R again and always! read more

Dr. Rydfors and his staff are impressive! He is caring, attentive, compassionate, gentle, and humorous. Dr. Rydfors delivered our baby boy in March this year, and was patient throughout the process. Although it was my second child, I was nervous and I did not know what to expect in VBAC adventure. During my delivery, Dr. Rydfors made it as smooth as he could. He is pleasure to work with. I am satisfied with the friendly and efficient services the staff provide as well. Speaking of basic needs, I received my Pap smear report in a timely manner after my check up. Since Dr. Rydfors is the doctor who cares about your health, I know my waiting time had been worthwhile. Highly recommend Dr. Rydfors and the clinic! read more

This review is well overdue. What can I say that has not already been said? Dr Rydfors is one-of-a-kind. I decided to switch OB in the middle of my pregnancy and this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only does he have great bedside manners, he is genuine. He absolutely loves what he does and it shows in how he cares for each of his patients. Despite being tired from delivering babies at all hours of the day and night he still takes his time with patients at the clinic. He is fully present and engaged, is thorough, gentle, very professional, very caring. You are at ease with him no matter how high risk your pregnancy is. When I went into preterm labor, dr Rydfors came to see me at the hospital despite being on vacation at the time. How many doctors do that?? Additionally, I was pregnant with my first babies, twins, and I had the hope of having the most natural birth possible. That meant a vaginal, unmedicated birth. I knew there was a lower chance of that happening with me but I wanted to know that my doctor would support me and I needed to trust him to respect that as much as possible. The last thing I wanted while giving birth was to question the doctor's choice for a c-section. Dr Rydfors is the type of doctor you can trust to have YOUR best interest in mind. Anyway, he made it possible! Dr Rydfors manipulated my second baby into position and I was able to have him vaginally. He was also extremely supportive when I had a bout or two of post-partum depression. Again, he was present, he listened, he was patient and genuinely cared about me and my family. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

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Dr. Rydfors and his office is awesome. I just delivered my baby #2 and can't explain in words what a journey it was from beginning till end. I live 35 mins away from the clinic yet wanted to see him this pregnancy. Like other reviewers mentioned, his calm demeanor, best bedside manner and experience made it possible for me to have a full term healthy baby. Dr. R came all the way to deliver my baby at 2 30am, he was in constant touch with my nurse to see how I'm progressing during labor- shows how much he values a patient. I was so lucky to be under his care. Thank you Dr. Rydfors and the whole office. read more

This review is ridiculously late but I still think of Dr. Rydfors and his team often so wanted to write a review. Dr. Rydfors was my OB when I was pregnant w/ my first and only child at the young age of 43:) Despite everything I read about the possible risks of having a child at an "advanced maternal age" Dr. Rydfors always reassured me and made me feel confident and secure about my body and pregnancy. In addition to being an extremely knowledgeable physician, Dr. Rydfors is an incredible, empathetic communicator and has a magical "calming" effect that impacts everyone when he walks in a room. I had a wonderful delivery and was able to heal quickly which I attribute to Dr. Rydfors' delivery technique and coaching 100%. Thank you so much to Dr. Rydfors and your wonderful team, I will never forget you! read more

Dr Rydfors is a skilled clinician, but perhaps more importantly, he is a kind and caring man. After a lousy first birth experience at Stanford with a Menlo Medical doctor we switched to Dr Rydfors. We have had two successful pregnancies and deliveries with him at Sequoia. We felt (and delivery nurses agreed) that with "any other OB" we'd have wound up needing an emergency c-section. But he stayed right by our side and coached my wife and I through it. He is amazing and genuinely cares for his patients and their families. He takes pride not only in delivering the highest quality care, but in ensuring he tends to emotional and psychological needs of his patients as well. The new(er) office and facilities in redwood city are also top notch. This fact speaks volumes: we moved far into the east bay (1-2 hours away) and we still travel to see him. read more

I can't thank Dr Rydfors enough. During my first pregnancy with a different doctor I had lot of issues including gestational diabetes and preterm labor. My second pregnancy with Dr Rydfors was so good. He took care of all the issues very carefully and I had a healthy full term baby. I am so happy and relieved. He is the best. read more

I chose Dr. Rydfors for my second pregnancy based on the great reviews he had and I'm very glad I did. I was looking for a good OBGYN who was truly VBAC supportive and such he was! Dr. Rydfors never mentioned a surgery to me, and fully believed I can birth the baby vaginally. He reassured me that my second birth would be different and much shorter and better (after a very long first labor that ended up in a c-section). He was so right as I ended up having a very fast unmedicated VBAC! On the night of my labor Dr. Rydfors was not oncall, but he came from home to help deliver our baby. I was so much in pain but so relieved to see him. He also came to see me the next morning. It was such a correcting experience from my first birth. Dr Rydfors is an amazing doctor; knowledgeable and compassionate. Even though the waiting time is long, he gives you his full attention and care, which makes it totally worth it! read more

Dr Rydfors is awesome, one of the best docs I've ever had. One warning: His office is ALWAYS running late. Half an hour to an hour late. Expect it. I had my last baby with Dr Rydfors. I wanted to have a home birth, so he recommended an at-home midwife. I received alternating care from him and the midwife, which is a collaboration rare in the U.S. Towards the end of the pregnancy due to a medical concern it became clear that I would not be possible for me to attempt a natural delivery. I'm quite sure that he and Dr Bluvas (who is also a great doctor) did an excellent job with the surgery. I healed well and have not had any issues due to the incision. He was compassionate about my upset with needing major surgery and with my mental healing afterwards. I scheduled my last annual PAP exam with him. About 45 minutes into the wait, I started questioning whether I needed the BEST doctor for routine medical check-ups. When he finally came in, just over an hour late, he sat down and just asked questions for about 10 minutes. Was I working; how were my kids; how was my husband's job. In the process, we came across a minor medical issue that I had discussed with half a dozen doctors before him, none of whom had proposed a root cause, all of whom had said it's not serious and to just live with it. Dr Rydfors immediately explained what might be going on. I then mentioned another mysterious annoyance, and he explained how the two were related, and what lifestyle changes might help address both. All of a sudden, the hour long wait didn't seem so unreasonable. read more

This review is way overdue! I found Dr. Rydfors on Yelp after realizing I was pregnant and needed a doctor that understood the complications of a PAI 4G/5G in pregnancy. I can't seem to find the specific review on here that pointed me in his direction but I know it mentioned that he was good with high risk patients. I'm so grateful for that post because thanks to Dr. Rydfors I now have a healthy 2 year old. At the first appointment (which was same day, not sure how looking back) he knew exactly what I was talking about with my PAI issue. He knew all the complications and less known complications. Didn't even need to look it up or think about it. (Like other doctors I've been to.) He was with us ever step of the way during this pregnancy always calm and knowledgeable. He preformed an external inversion without any meds (per my request) at 36 weeks successfully, looked like the easiest thing on the planet for him and it was no big deal for me. Labor was lovely. Who says that?? Seriously though he made it so easy and it was a fantastic experience even after being induced for 3 days and having the cord around baby's neck. He handled everything so well!! I would seriously consider flying cross country or temporary moving back just to have him as my OB in the future. read more

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The best OB/GYN, hands down. He's smart, practical and really cares about his patients. Great bedside manner and super gentle with procedures. I appreciate the fact that he actually listens and treats you accordingly, unlike a lot of doctors who approach care with a more one-size-fits-all approach. Also, went above and beyond for my delivery. He had a conflicting surgery yet still managed to make it and deliver my baby, acting as a very calm and confident presence throughout the labor. read more

Simply put: The best OB on the planet. Yes, you have to wait forever and his staff can be a bit hit or miss.... BUT Dr. R is worth it because you are getting truly personalized medical service for one of the most important parts of life.... BIRTHING. I was super skeptical as a first time prego person. I figured there was no way a Dr. was gonna be okay with my hippie natural labor, juicing, vegetarianish hypnobirthing mantras. I was wrong, he was. The beauty of Dr. R is that he's multifaceted. It's not just a one-style fits all. One of my friends has had Cesarean with him, another a VBAC and then I had a natural labor (at Sequoia which is also fantastic). The depth of his knowledge and more impressively the patience and calm to which he works with you, I've just never experienced it before. He's just amazing. (Also amazing is his nurse and Dr. Shuftan.) My birth sitch was not like I planned (is it ever?). I had an INCREDIBLE doula (Julie-Ann Randall) who is simply the best, so put her with Rydfors and Sequoia Hospital and it's the motherfucking trifecta of birthing situations. Unfortunately for me, I had to be induced due to Colastasis, but I didn't want Pitocin or Epidural so respecting that Dr. R did a natural induction... not common but this is where his experience is so vast.... most Docs wouldn't even consider something like this. I labored for 22hrs... hard labor for a good portion of that and when it came time for baby to come out, the best part.... he had my husband catch our son. It was miraculous, spiritual, primal and a brutal beauty I will never forget. I have Dr. Rydfors, Julie-Ann Randall and the wonderful nurses at Sequoia to thank for giving me and my husband one of the best experiences of our lives. read more

yep..still a 5. :) I had to respond to some of the negative reviews that reviewers wrote. In regards to Dr. Rydfors running late - it HAPPENS. Especially in this field because the doctor himself delivers babies and we all know that can happen at any time. Not to mention, he's busy for a reason - this Doctor is in demand! Regarding him not seeing new patients, as I recall when my friend was trying to see Dr. Rydfors, the system told her he was not accepting new patients. So she decided to see Dr. Khilnani instead (although I think now, you can choose to see Dr. Shuftan, who recently just joined the practice). This office can get busy, but most of Dr. Rydfors patients understand this because we all know it's worth the wait! Just an FYI, thanks to Dr. Rydfors, I am now pregnant with my first child! Dr. Rydfors definitely knows how to deal with woman who have fertility issues and have had prior miscarriages. He is caring and makes you feel so calm (no matter how stressed I am). He responds to emails and sincerely cares for each patient. I am disappointed that people are writing such reviews without even knowing him. Trust me, I've looked far and wide for a good ob and few come close to Dr. Rydfors! read more

Dr. Rydfors is AMAZING! I originally wanted him as my OB with my first born. He is in such high demand that I found I needed to book my appointments nearly 2 months in advance to get the days or hours I wanted. I decided to go with Dr. Schuftan since he was also very personable and a great OB. I needed to change several appointments due to vacations/traveling etc. and found that I could easily reschedule with the other Dr's at the practice. About a month before my due date I had a scheduled visit with Dr. Rydfors since my OB was at a conference. WOW, I truly understand why women schedule their visits far in advance, he is simply amazing. He has such a soothing, calm, nurturing and informative demeanor about him. You don't feel rushed in the slightest bit. fast forward 17months later, I was in labor with my second boy. Dr. Rydfors was the on-call Dr. that night (Dr. Schuftan was out for a conference) and boy was that an amazing experience. He was very attentive, informative, reassuring and very soothing to be around. His calm and warm personality is contagious and made my delivery almost surreal and pleasant. I know, I sound like a crazy person, I probably wouldn't believe me either had I not experienced it for myself. I am such a fan of Dr. Rydfors that I would not only book my appointments 2 months out but I would also drive the 45-50minutes to his office for every appointment (with two toddlers) if I ever found myself pregnant with a third. read more

I am so grateful for Dr. Rydfors. It was a joy having him oversee my 2nd pregnancy and guide us through to a successful VBAC! The ONLY VBAC-supporting doctor in my network, I drove 30 minutes to see him and receive his personalized, thoughtful, patient, critical care. When I shared any worries, he talked me through them, and reassured me all is well. I admire his ability to provide a calm, compassionate atmosphere during each visit despite his hectic, jam-packed schedule. It's true, the hour-long waits are worth it. At one scary moment, I called the emergency line after noting some peculiar symptoms. Wasn't too worried, but called to be sure. Unfortunately, Dr. Rydfors was on vacation so another doc from the practice called me back and instructed me to got to L&D. Once there, she ran several tests which showed no complications. While she heard me say I hoped for a VBAC, while she heard me say I felt completely fine, baby was moving fine, she proceeded to say, "I think I want to keep you overnight, and we might have to do a repeat c-section." I almost lost it. If not for my husband - my super advocate - I wouldn't have found the strength to ask simply: "What if I want to go home?" Whew, we signed papers "against medical advice" and returned to our own space. She made me feel like I was putting my baby's life at risk, like I was crazy, like I was not making "the wise decision." She knew nothing about me/us, our birth plan, our wishes; but most of all, I don't think she REALLY HEARD ME. I felt completely silenced. I was 36 wks pregnant. This experience only brought me to admire Dr. Rydfors even more. Subsequent visits with him which included repeated tests continued to show baby thriving. Dr. Rydfors' demeanor, his body, his face remained relaxed, happy and content with our progress. That kind of energy was vital in this entire process. I went into labor at 40 wks + 3 days, arriving at the hospital at 3 cm dilated but feeling so close to pushing! Labored unmedicated for 13 hours until my body needed a break. Epidural + 3 hours of rest brought me to completion. 9pm, with soft light and the gentle voices of Dr. Rydfors, 2 amazing nurses, my mother & my husband, our baby was born and placed right on my chest! I'm so ready for the next one, most definitely in the care of Dr. Rydfors! Thank you Dr. Rydfors for being a great listener, for your constant faith & trust in our journey as parents seeking a VBAC. The work you do is a source of love, compassion, and genuine healing. You change lives forever. read more

This review is long overdue. The reason is because we've been busy cuddling with our sweet baby, born happy and healthy thanks to Dr. Rydfors and his amazing team at Freyja Clinic. Our high risk pregnancy was one of the most tense periods of our lives and we credit the positive outcome to Dr. Rydfors' incredible knowledge and experience with high risk pregnancies. Dr. Rydfors is also extremely caring and respectful of his patients. There really are no silly questions with him. He always listened to us and never dismissed any of our fears as implausible or insignificant. Dr. Rydfors has such a busy schedule, but he still took the time to respond to our emails. We had many difficult decisions and moments, and thought multiple times we might have a sad ending. It was always reassuring when we would get responses from him late in the night, long past office hours. We don't know how to thank him. He saved our child so these words are not enough, but hopefully it'll help people decide to choose Dr. Rydfors and Freya Clinic! read more

Dr. Jan Rydfors is the most amazing doctor I have ever met. He is truly a miracle worker as well as one of the most gentle wonderful and positive people I have ever met. We sought out Dr. Rydfors after trying to conceive on our own for 2 years. Dr. Rydfors sat with us as we covered off on our history, he patiently and empathetically listened, had us take a few tests and from there prescribed a healthful, creative course of action to try for the next few weeks. I love that Dr. Rydfors will not pressure with very invasive testing at first go - even if age is a factor. He wanted to really try the most healthful course for us first. He also suggested acupuncture and introduced us to my now most favorite acupuncturist who I still see. Dr. R is positive and encouraging and realistic when necessary - but always empathetic and kind. Dr. R is also on the cutting edge of all technologies and research. I find it amazing how much he knows about the latest research and processes. It was thru his groundbreaking knowledge and application that we were able to conceive and carry our first baby to full term. And then, our second. We will always be grateful to Dr. R. Dr. R is also the most hard working doctor I have ever met. While he has built an amazing practice with other fabulous doctors, he will always take a personal interest in YOU. I don't think he ever sleeps - he delivers his patients' babies night and day. We have highly recommended Dr. Rydfors to many friends and it is thru his wonderful work and knowledge that they too, have been able to conceive and deliver beautiful babies. We call Dr. Rydfors the miracle worker. He is. The most kind and wonderful person we have ever met. We highly recommend Dr. Rydfors and his ground-breaking and amazing practice. read more

I **LOVE** Dr. Rydfors!! Dr. Rydfors healed my body AND my mind. He really is the BEST doctor! I even switch health plans so that I could be in his network! I had gone to him b/c we tried 2.5 years to get pregnant. I was lost, sad and broken. I told Dr. R my story and he listened so intently and responded with great understanding. I left his office with peace of mind that I was in good hands. I knew that he was going to do whatever he could to help. Dr. R never promised that "it" would happen (something that I have learned to despise in doctors!) Instead, he explained to me what might be happening to my body, discussed possible actions to take and reassured me that we would find a way. Two IUI treatments and a year later, we have a beautiful baby girl thanks to him! Dr. Rydfors is exceptional. So kind, caring, patient, understanding, thorough and knowledgeable! He has such a way-I am so calm aroundh im. Hands down the BEST doctor around town. Appointment times: Make sure you call ahead to see if they are on time (or not) When you see Dr. Rydfors, he makes sure he gives you his full attention and you get what you need. As such, he runs late sometimes, so call and/or bring a good book with you and chill. Be patient and know that he is worth the wait. Know that someone is getting the care they need and that when he sees you, you will get the quality care that you deserve. read more

Dr. Rydfors *spoiled* me in terms of my expectations of health care professionals. He's wonderful, professional, knowledgeable, kind, supportive and overall *fantastic*! Yes, you may wait a long time in the waiting room every now and then - emergencies happen a lot in OB practice, and a miscarriage or urgent issue can completely throw off the day. But I have *never* felt shorted or skimped-upon in Dr. Rydfors' examination room. He always took time to talk with me, let me know what was happening, and make sure I was ok and feeling ok. The best part is that he responds to any question via email, and I was talking to him at least 1-2x per week. He even let me bring a recorder to capture my daughter's heartbeat and thought it a cute memento :-) He's now my OB/GYN for life, and I recommend him to each and every woman I talk to. Key bonus: He is one of the few OBs with delivery privileges at each of Sequoia Hospital (private rooms) and Stanford (outstanding NICU), so all of your bases are covered with him. read more

Dr. Rydfors is no doubt the best OB/GYN you can find in the Bay Area. He's actually so popular that there is probably always a 2-month wait for an appointment. I'm extremely grateful that Dr. R made time for me. I was suffering PCOS and endometriosis, and it was supposed to be more difficult for me to get pregnant. But Dr. R was so patient with me, explained everything to me and made all the right suggestions. Now I have a beautiful healthy one-year old without having to jump hoops - no medication, no invasive treatments. I will always recommend Dr. R to anyone, as long as you are willing to wait for an appointment! read more

Dr Rydfors is a well known expert in high risk pregnancies, who happens to be an extremely personable and caring person as well. Combine that with an awesome staff who are both friendly and efficient, and you get a top flight practice. It's a joy to be under their care, and we can't recommend him highly enough. read more

I won't be able to say enough about Dr. Rydfors. My husband and I are expecting our first child, and I must say, Dr Rydfors has made this experience enjoyable so far. He is very caring and comforting. I know that I'm in the best care and have little worries about the birth of our little girl. I tell people how great he is, but there is one drawback of seeing him as your OB. You may have to wait a long time for your appointment. Dr. Rydfors spends quality time with each of his patients, and sticks around to make sure all our questions are answered. So there are times when he is running pretty late. In my opinion, this is a small price to pay. But he's not for you if you can't be flexible with your schedule. He takes great care with every patient. He never rushes us and makes sure we have all our questions answered. If his office staff has time, they'll sometimes call us and tell us how far behind he is. This way, we don't have to sit in the office waiting for so long. We just go a little later. Dr. Rydfors delivers at both Stanford and Sequoia Hospitals so you have a choice. He is also open to a flexible birth plan. He welcomes the idea of a midwife or a doula for birth assistance. Every time I tell someone who our doctor is, if they know of him, they tell me how lucky we are. We agree! read more

The best OB！I was hesitant to have the second baby since the concern of my blood sugar. My husband did lots of research and found Dr Rydfors, I want to say this is the most successful thing my husband has done. I feel like Dr Rydfors has magic and can help me solve different risk. I had preterm labor in my third trimester, he came to the clinic to check my situation on the weekend. Finally My daughter was born on 39 weeks and my blood sugar didn't get worse. He always very busy, but he never let me feel rushed and answer all my questions. No words can express how grateful I am and five stars is not enough to describe Dr Rydfors. read more

I feel so lucky to have Dr R as my obgyn. He helped me carry and safely deliver my baby girl last December and I could not be more thankful to him for his support and medical care through the entire journey. I cannot imagine a better doctor than him - he is kind, patient, and so so experienced / has seen it all (yet still seems to always be up to speed with the latest and greatest in medical knowledge/innovation). His bedside manner is phenomenal and he has to ability to calm you down with information and reassurance, which is so important for neurotic first time moms LoL. He is never rushed when sitting down with you and will patiently answer all your questions. You should know that he is 1-2 hours late for his appointments (probably from patiently answering all those questions) so if that is not something you can deal with, then he isn't the doctor for you. For me this was more than worth it, especially since there were a few things about my pregnancy and delivery that were a little more complicated than "textbook". I am seriously obsessed with him - if you can get in (he is oftentimes not taking new patients) than consider yourself blessed! read more

This review is long overdue. I've been a patient of Dr. Rydfors for 3 years and he has delivered both my children. Dr. Rydfors is the best. I have had high-risk pregnancies and Dr. R provides the highest standard of care, and personalized approach. He is very kind and caring and listens to all of my concerns and addresses them in a compassionate manner. Honestly, I cannot really put in words how amazing and appreciative we are of Dr. Rydfors we are so lucky to have found him! Thank You! Freyja clinic is also wonderful. This is truly the warmest and most friendly Doctors office that we have been to. Both of my children see the pediatricians and we have also been very happy with their care. read more

I have been waiting at the Doctors office for 2hr 10 mins and no sign of Dr Rydfors. No telling how much longer he will be. My wife is on the phone calling other ObGyn trying to change doctors. No doctor is worth it - your entire day gets shot for a 15 min check-in. read more

He is definitely the best OB-Gyn. I can tell you this because I have been to 2 OBs before and they weren't even 1% close to how good he is. He takes time to understand your case and provides the diagnosis along with thorough explanation. He is very patient with your questions and concerns. You can also email him and he responds to them. Do call 45 mins before your appointment as he runs late.. but only because he is taking care of other patients just like you. Dr. Rydfors is the best. read more

THE BEST OB PRACTICE IN THE ENTIRE BAY AREA. When we found out we were pregnant with twins, we knew we had to up the ante. We wanted an OB who would actively listen to our questions and concerns, openly and honestly discuss any medical issues and incorporate us into any major decisions. The biggest request - we wanted our doctor to deliver our babies! We found everything we wanted with Dr. Rydfors and Dr. Schuftan, the practice and the support staff. They are the most thorough, caring and efficient doctors office I have ever been a part of and am proud to have them care for me ante and postpartum. I have pre-existing health conditions that automatically put my pregnancy into a high risk category and it was determined during the pregnancy that I had a previously undiagnosed genetic condition. Add this to the twins and we had a very atypical, high-risk pregnancy. The support and care provided by Dr. Schuftan and Dr. Rydfors made us feel 110% safe and secure; we knew our unborn children were in the best of hands. And I am not a simple patient. I came with a list of questions every appointment and expected answers. I was never let down! To address the one issue some people have with Redwood City Docs is that the office sometimes runs behind. The reasoning for this is because they listen and they care. They do not treat you like you are in a puppy mill where they just cycle you through your appointment. Dr. Schuftan will sit and ask how you are doing, "No, really, how are you doing?" and he listens to every word. This sometimes does not fit within a 20 minute time frame. So my solution is call ahead and check how the schedule is going. I would rather have them run a little late and care! I ended up having a cesarean due to complications after a long period of induction. It was the last thing that we wanted, definitely not part of our birth plan but knew it had to be done for the health of the babies and myself. There was never a moment of hesitation as to if it should be done and if we were in the right hands. We knew the course of action that needed to be taken and we knew that Dr. Schuftan and Dr. Rydfors was the most capable and caring team to do the procedure. On top of that, the nurses at the hospital said they have never seen such a beautiful incision site. So, I have that going for me along with TWO BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY BABIES! I would recommend Dr. Rydfors and Dr. Schuftan to anyone and everyone. I have changed my primary doctor and GYN to this practice because they are so amazing. The support staff is utterly amazing too! I cannot sayenough wonderful things about him and this practice. read more

I absolutely love Dr. R. I started seeing him when I got pregnant with my first baby, Dr. R never rushed me and at each appointment answered a huge list of questions I had with a lot of patience. He has always paid attention to what I say and has treated me with respect. For me he's a lifesaver, I had a complication during my second trimester and Dr.R caught it just in time preventing a miscarriage. I didn't have any alarming symptoms, just casually mentioned a few things and Dr. R made a judgment call of checking, discovering the complication, and fixing it. I was very shocked to hear there was a complication in the first place but Dr. R walked me through the entire procedure and provided me with a lot of care and support throughout our journey. He was the doctor who delivered my baby and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. He has great bedside manners, takes personal interest in his patients, and is great to talk to. I feel so happy after each time I see him. He's definitely very invested in his patients. Yes, sometimes you have a long wait to see him but it's all well worth it. The staff at Freyja clinic too is amazing! All happy and helpful people. read more

Dr. Jan Rydfors is one of THE best doctors you will find in the bay area! He is both my primary care physician and my OB/GYN. He delivered both my babies, one at Seqouia and one at Stanford. What makes him one of the BEST doctors? He is patient and kind. He genuinely cares about each patient, listens and answers ALL of your questions. He respects your decision and supports it all the way. He spends a lot of time with each of his patients, so he often runs behind schedule, but he is well worth the wait! You can call in before your appointment and they will let you know if he is running late and you can just come in later so you don't have to wait in the waiting room. Dr. Rydfors keeps up-to-date in the field and is able to refer you to a specialist when/if needed. Even with his busy schedule, he checks and answers emails personally!!! When you go to Dr. Rydfors, you know that you are getting the BEST care. Like another reviewer, I also changed my health benefits so that I could be in his network. read more

Dr Rydfors is the most AMAZING OBGYN that you can find in the Bay area. I remember reading the Hypnobirthing book in which there's a portrait of an OB who is very supportive of natural birth and thought to myself - "oh well you can't find these doctors anymore". And then I met Dr R and YES, these doctors do exist and Dr R is one of them! I feel so lucky and grateful that he delivered my second daughter. I delivered at 41 weeks and Dr R never mentioned induction or anything that would scare me. He always told me "I trust your body". He trusted my body and all my anxieties about things not going the way I want to went away. I had such an amazing birth experience thanks to him! Dr R listens to you, and he'll BE THERE for you when you're in labor. Seriously, what else can you wish for from an OB? I want Dr R to deliver all my future babies! I'll be forever grateful to him and the Universe for having his as my OB! read more

I had a really bad experience with customer service at this clinic from both the doctor and the clinic. I think I just happen to come as a new patient at a bad time for the MD and the clinic customer service is awful. 1. Dr. Rydfors has good bed manners when you are there and, as a healthcare provider myself, that was one of the first things that I noticed. The awful experience was the follow up. I have still to find out the outcomes of my paps smear (almost one year ago), which I had to get done again although I already had one for that year. I was told to follow up and call to schedule an appointment to follow up with my labs, which I did. This doesn't even account for the weeks between that it took to get told to follow up because you can't schedule an appointment until after they receive the lab results (which the lab place can have them in 2 days at most next door!) When I scheduled, they placed me in a slot in the middle of the day, which I assume was a double booking. I can hear outside of my door that "she is just going to have to wait." I waited almost 2 hours and was late getting back to work, as I came during my own lunch. I was given bad news btw, which the Stanford resident/fellow was the most compassionate person in that office. 2. I have called at least three times to have someone e-mail the information I needed to release my medical records, because I just don't want to continue my care there. I was first told that they didn't have the correct e-mail and I have yet to find out this new excuse. Overall I just did not have a good experience. This is not to deter other people, but mostly so that this office knows that there is something that is definitely not going well there for some people and maybe they just aren't saying it on yelp. I get the feeling that if you aren't pregnant or you don't have a kid now, you aren't super important, which I should be since I am chid bearing age and want kids... read more