Horrible patient care and dealing with family members. He's rude and when my mother died we heard…read morefrom all her doctors but he.

I wanted to send sincere thanks to Dr. Marchiano and his team. I was in yesterday with my relative…read more(for whom I have POA), the visit quickly turned into a very challenging visit. Despite my relative's agitation and the 'tirade' that followed, Dr. Marchiano remained the consummate professional--steady and calm. I was also so impressed by the staff, who didn't hesitate to jump in as backup when they heard things getting loud. Having that kind of support made a stressful situation much more manageable for me. Thank you for your patience and your expertise.

I grew up as a Kaiser baby - that's all I know. I finally switched healthplans and have NO IDEA…read morehow to find a decent doctor. I was experiencing neck pains for the last few days that was getting progressively worse. I found Dr. Litman through the UnitedHealthcare directory and made an appt. Based on my urgency of seeing someone sooner than later, my appt was scheduled the next morning. The staff is quite friendly, courteous, and, professional, so this review is ONLY based on my 1:1 with Dr. Litman. An hour had passed till I finally got to see Dr. Litman. Dr. Litman looks like Smiegel from Lord of the Rings. Not trying to be mean; BUT THAT'S WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE. I didn't realize how old he was - not to say there is anything wrong with that, but I was abit pessimisstic with his "modern" practices. Dr. Litman sat in his chair and asked me a number of questions; NOTHING related to my neck. He asked me about my family's health. He asked me about my health. He asked me why I like to use 2 digits in my birthdate rather than using one digit (ie.04/02 instead of 4/2) - WHO FRIGGEN CARES! It went on and on on until I finally said, " Dr, Littman, I don't mean to be rude, but what does any of this have to do with my neck? I'm pressed for time and need to go back to work. Are you even going to examine my neck?" He said he always asks these questions and will check my neck shortly. FINE. BUT I AM IN A LOT OF PAIN and my neck has been hurting for 5 days straight. So he proceeds to ask me if I was in a car accident? I said NO. Then he said, "when was the last time you were in a car accident?" HUH?? LIKE 3-4 years ago??? He writes everything down and finally recommends that I get an xray done. Then he says he thinks I might have degenerative joint disease and explains that it's similar to getting a whiplash....from a car accident. OK, everyone can have this disease - my question is how did I get it? If I even have it?? Certainly NOT FROM A CAR ACCIDENT that i haven't been in one for YEARS! Look, he graduated from Yale, I'm sure he's a smart man but his practice is OLD SKOOL and rather just talk and sit there, I was hoping to be examined and help alleviate the pain. He said to come back next week - I can't bare to wait another week! Dr. Littman, I think it's time for you to retire. I left his office informing the nurse that I will not be coming back as I was dissatisfied with his service. She was pleasant about it. Thank you for not being offended. Will never come back to this office.

My wife, daughter, and I have been seeing Dr Litman since 1997. He is our GP, allergist and I am…read morehappy to say friend. He has always been there for us and always treated us with respect. He will call us at home and will always listen to our concerns. He is a well respected doctor in the bay area. He has made phone calls to help us acquire treatment for our daughter at Children's Hospital when another pediatric doctor could not get us an appointment after two years. Dr Litman and his family have always been very kind to us. I know that some individuals have not been happy with his practice but I would like to note he had back surgery in 1997 and while he was out he had two other Doctors cover for him and he as well called patients. He then had a tragic mishap with his house burning down and the lost of his son. He came back and treated his patients with care. Just recently he lost his wife after a battle with cancer. All of these life changing moments and he has been there for his patients. We care about Dr. Litman and will continue to see him until he retires. We are very thankful for his care and knowledge. I am glad to say the nurses of today have improved and that is great, as it has been a few years since he had as great a nursing staff as he did from 1997-2008.

I've been going to Dr Talebi for about 9 years now. He's a…read morecaring person and he really listens to what you have to say. He keeps up to date with medical science. His staff are friendly and competent.

I was 9 minutes late for my appointment and he refused see me. Said I had to reschedule…read more I will never go back. If he cared about clients medical needs , he would see his patients He is not god and everyone's time is valuable. His staff was extremely rude when I complained About the cancellation. Seeking a new GP in Castro valley now

Rosalie nailed it. He's been our doctor for over 5 years, you are not going to find another…read moredoctor like him. Heidi is excellent, so nice. Don't go if you want warm and frills. Mostly, I want a doctor who isn't snobby and treats me l as if I am stupid, who will give me the right treatment, will refer me to the right people. Someone I can be honest and direct with and I trust will give the same back. He has always responded immediately in emergencies, even late on New Years Eve and never bilks his patients and that's how he shows that he really cares.

I recommend Dr. Belk with some caution: If you like warm and fuzzy doctors, this is NOT the doctor…read moreto see. If you like doctors who are intelligent--even sharp--rather stoic, has your best in mind, yet isn't trying to win any personality contests, well Dr. Belk is the ONE. One star is for his intelligence and straightforwardness, which can be hard but he tells it like he sees it with no wide smiles only slight smurks.. Second star is because, unlike the routine at Alameda Family Physicians---and big reason why I like him--Dr. Belk is saving me hundreds of dollars by referring me to a cheaper pharmacy and filling my routine prescriptions for a longer period without unnecessary additional visits like Alameda Family Physicians required of me. Kudos to Dr. Belk on this one!. 3rd star is because he switched me to a better, more efficient medication than the practitioners at Alameda Family Physicians did--and again, for less cost to me (I am a cash pay) patient and I already feel better with this medication change than I have in 5 years! Thumbs up to Dr. Belk on this one! 4th star is because his brusk, dry, sarcastic humor along with the unhappy look that is practically glued to his face--still made me laugh although I don't prefer this style of comedy on a regular basis. Thanks for the efforts at comedy, Dr. Belk! 5th star I took away only because he isn't charming like James Bond. He has absolutely NO bedside manner, which I think is important for doctors to have--although I would prefer competence over charm in my doctor. After all, he is a doctor not a gigolo, right? I prefer a little warmth or a genuine, caring laugh and perhaps some reflective listening or at the very least some hint of compassion when I don't see eye to eye with him...attempting to humor me if he doesn't agree with me a little, would help greatly---but he won't do that. He sticks to his guns, like it or not---no niceties there. Summary: Doctor Belk has saved me money and gave me more effective medications than my last doctor did--so I consider him a very competent doctor. If he had a more delightful, compassionate charming personality----he'd be just about a perfect five star doctor, but because he's not trying to win any personality contests--he gets 4 stars. I recommend him if you have anti-social punk rocker / goth friends and ENJOY the ones who don't smile or hug the best.

I am surprised by the negative reviews here. I have had no bad experiences with Dr. Zeiger and he…read morehas made several good diagnoses that have made a difference in my quality of life and life span. He is willing to work on a problem until there is a solution. On the other hand, he has made a couple of referrals to specialists, one of which was life saving. Who cares about communication skills or related matters if the individual with whom you have placed your health and well being is a stand up, square shooter and an excellent doctor. And yes, his practice is full but, IMHO, he is worth the wait if your needs are not urgent.

I've been his patient for 8 years…read more Best doctor I ever had. He listens to you carefully and thinks deeply about what he hears. He takes everything seriously. He then formulates a plan and explains it fully. The staff follows up with a call after any test results come back and he follows up with another appointment if needed. Nothing gets dropped. The next time you see him, he's fully up on your case. I find him to be terrific personality-wise, but he is all business until the medical issues are fully addressed. I'm never nervous about my health because of my full confidence in Dr. Zeiger.

He is a very compassionate Dr. And a professional inamy ways. He is a great conversationalist with…read morepatients, a good listener.

I showed up a little early just in case but ended up getting seen pretty close to my scheduled time…read morewhich was a good start. The staff was polite enough, nothing over the top but helpful when I had questions about where to go. The doctor came in and spent enough time asking about things I've dealt with over the last few years, didn't just look at today's issue which I liked. They explained some lifestyle tips that might help and gave a few clear recommendations. It felt like the focus was on getting things manageable rather than trying to fix everything in one visit. They were calm and professional, and I didn't feel judged or brushed off. The room was clean and quiet, not too busy. It's not the fastest place but I'd rather have that than being rushed out. I'd probably come back if I needed another look at something. Felt decently cared for overall.

This doctor is amazing! Thorough, excellent bedside manner, and made me feel at ease. I get anxiety…read moregoing to doctors visits, especially male doctors. I'm used to doctors with a dismissive attitude, rushing through the appointment and not answering my questions in a thorough way. This is NOT him! He is clearly experienced and knows what he's talking about. He's also really funny which was cool. And lastly, most importantly, he goes above and beyond. I asked for a COVID test, and he tested me for 3 different viruses. Let's compare with another doctor at this office. I asked her for a test and she was like "nah, I don't think you have it, even if you do, just use over the counter stuff." In conclusion, I recommend this doctor.

Dr. Siar Ayoubi is the best doctor I ever had. He is polite, patient, and professional. He takes…read morehis time and listens and doesn't rush the patient.

I have been a patient of Dr. Mark for some time. He is understanding, caring and has been very…read morethorough in analyzing my GI issues. I appreciate that he takes a whole body approach and considers non pharmaceutical options in the path to healing. I would definitely recommend him if you are looking for a deeper and more personal level of care.

This is a reply to the response from Frances M, one of the business owners, to my initial review…read more So you're saying that you believe $500 for 30 mins is reasonable for a conversation about whether I can afford or actually need the long-term root cause approach to my health conditions? I had a discovery call with you prior to this consultation and you told me that my case was the type of case that your clinic works with all the time. This is why I decided to pay the $500 because I thought I would get an individualized plan. I have had consultations with other functional medicine practitioners and naturopaths before and this appointment was used to build a plan for me. Not listen to a sales pitch. I found out the cost for these other providers' programs during the 15 minute discovery call. And by the way, you are not telling the truth about offering a $35,000 program. You said "For accuracy, we don't offer a $35,000 program". I have documents to prove that you do, which I've posted here. There are three tiers I was offered: Platinum 12 month program, a Gold 12 month program but not as many "perks" and visits, and then a 6 month program, which I was deterred from because I have a lot of issues and it takes time to resolve (which I agree with). And all of these programs don't include labs or supplements!! I was being steered towards the Platinum program for 35k, BUT if I signed up before 7/30/25 and paid in full, I would only pay $25k! Heck of a deal! "Spots are limited! Fast Action Bonus if you sign up today!" Seriously this is what you hear on an infomercial or used car sales lot. You are clearly just motivated by money and not helping people. I am so frustrated that I spent my VERY hard earned $500 (which I desperately need to work on getting better) and got absolutely nothing but scammed. You both should be ashamed of yourselves taking advantage of people who are desperate to feel better. Your reply was unbelievable. Literally.