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.

I just saw Dr. Samizay for the first time today and had a wonderful experience! There were a few…read moretests I needed done and as a new patient of hers, making an appointment was seamless. Her front desk had wonderful customer service as well. She did a thorough check up and really took the time to hear any health concerns I had and answer all of my questions. She is professional, extremely intelligent and personable. So glad I found a gynecologist I feel comfortable with!

Dr. Riopelle has been my Doctor since 2004. She has been an amazing Gynecologist & OB! She is the…read morereason I had my beautiful daughter at 41. She helped catch my Breast Cancer 3 years later & helped our family figure out we had a CHEK2 gene. I feel she is a very knowledgeable & thorough doctor with an excellent caring bedside manner. Her staff has always been very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend her as a Doctor.

It's never the most fun to go to the gynecologist, but Dr. Riopelle makes it as pleasant as…read morepossible. She is efficient and makes your visit every comfortable. She is thorough and explains what she is doing and takes the time to answer any questions you have. Her staff is very friendly and knowledgeable as well. I have always had a good experience with them. If you're looking for a new gynecologist, look no further. You will be very happy with Dr. Riopelle.

ONLY go here if you want the following:…read more 1. Wait longer than actually being seen. 2. Have nothing done on you, but... 3. ...Still be billed for the "doctor visit" 4. Be told that he'll follow up in a few months but never did.

Dr. Anderson delivered two of our children and both experienced were excellent. He did all the…read moreprenatal care and shows sincere empathy and concern making you almost feel like you're his only patient. Unfortunately, it's my understanding he no longer maintains a physical office which I assume means he has retired. Even so, I highly recommend him as a truly superb OB/Gyn.

I first came to Dr. Shammout two years ago when I was having problems with fibroids. Dr. Shammout…read moreperformed a myomectomy, which solved my issues for about a year and a half, but unfortunately the stubborn fibroids eventually returned. So I asked Dr. Shammout what my options were, and with his advice I decided to proceed with a hysterectomy. I read so many horror stories on hysterectomies that I actually freaked out and postponed the surgery. Through it all, Dr. Shammout never pressured me, he was kind and reassuring, telling me that my concerns were valid, but also putting my mind at ease. I finally got brave enough to do it and had the hysterectomy a week ago. I had a robotic assisted laporoscopic hysterectomy. I can't say enough nice things about Dr. Shammout and his entire care team. They are very responsive and helpful, and he did an amazing job on my surgery. I am feeling great and really have been since day one. I had a little pain and soreness over the first few days, but that is to be expected. Now, a week out, I don't even need Tylenol. The hardest part has actually been forcing myself to rest and recover for a couple weeks because I feel so good. I credit this amazing recovery and easy process to Dr. Shammout's expertise. He's a great surgeon and also very kind and genuine- a rare combination! I highly recommend his office for your OB/GYN needs!

I just started seeing Dr. Shammout and immediately felt comfortable, like I had been his patient…read morefor years. He has great bedside manner, gives his full attention, and never rushes the visit. After my longtime doctor retired, I struggled to find a new one and was hesitant about switching to a male doctor -- but choosing Dr. Shammout was the best decision. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring, attentive doctor.

I definitely would not recommend Dr. Eyvazzadeh. I had gone in for an appointment last May just…read morefor a consultation/office visit. He spent about 10 min talking to me and made me very uncomfortable from the beginning. Afterward, he had decided I needed to do an ultrasound even though I had already done one recently within the last few months, which I did mentioned to him. I had agreed to it at that time and looking back I shouldn't have. He was really rough during the trans-vaginal ultrasound hurt a lot (note I've done over a dozen trans-vaginal ultrasounds in the past and they should not be this painful). Not only that but he also made rude, unnecessary and unprofessional comments during the ultrasound about how much fecal matter there was. In the end, he concluded everything looked fine, which of course it would because I had just done an ultrasound a few months prior. My guess for this extraneous ultrasound is that he wanted to collect more money from me and my insurance. The doctor has been trying to collect money for this procedure and his office has been mailing it to the wrong address for the last 8 months until now that he finally got right mailing address. And they are threatening to send this bill to "collection services" because I haven't paid. I don't understand why they couldn't have called me to settle the bill. Either way, I would definitely not recommend this doctor if you are looking for a kind and caring professional doctor with a good team, this is not the place to go.

I chose Dr Eyvazzadeh because he was one of the few doctors who delivers at San Ramon Regional. I…read morehad one initial prenatal appointment, at which I decided never to go back. Reasons: -Reviews are spot on; he is extremely old school. Before even doing an exam, he brings you into his office and sits you down at his desk and goes over his little questionnaire that could have easily been done during the exam or online beforehand. -I was under the impression that he was part of the John Muir network (see: https://www.johnmuirhealth.com/fad/doctor/profile/1881702462), in which case I would have been able to see my records online. NOT the case. ALL of his records are paper only. What year is this?? What happens if the office burns down? -When I asked him a question, he abruptly cut me off and said "we're getting to that." Um OK then buddy, on your terms... -Staff was rude. When I asked about online access they seemed utterly confused. They told me to call if I needed something. What?? -I waited quite a while even though my appointment was the first of the day and there was no one else in the waiting room. -Several weeks afterwards I received a bill of almost $300. Yes, my insurance is terrible but it also states that prenatal appointments are "covered." After several calls to them and an appeal to my insurance company I was proven wrong; apparently they coded it as a routine checkup to "determine pregnancy." I'm confused yet again; I already determined my own pregnancy via a home test. This was my first prenatal visit. But no, they duped me and I still owed it. Almost a year later, and I am still beyond angry. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Even if the drive is longer, deliver at John Muir instead.

I would not recommend her for your doctor, ladies…read more I saw her several times and became very frustrated with the extremely long waits in the lobby and exam room. I was also not impressed with most of the care I received from her. Following a very upsetting medical issue which left me in tears, she laughed at me. Yes, laughed at me. The office staff is extremely rude, not a pleasant place at all. Go for it; read the reviews for Dr. Newman who works out of this office as well. Other reviewers mention the staff too: http://www.yelp.com/biz/newman-barbara-md-pleasanton Funny...in an ironic way... I get the last laugh. What goes around, comes around. Thank goodness for this awesome informative tool...YELP!

Excellent doctor--- she knows how to listen to her patients! She's kind, caring and knowledgeable!read more

I'm writing this review in 2026 about an experience I had with Dr. Matthews in 2024, because it…read morestill stands out as one of the most stressful parts of my pregnancy. I began seeing Dr. Matthews in October 2023 after learning I was pregnant. From the beginning, I shared that I was also working with midwives and hoped to pursue a home birth if my pregnancy progressed safely. At no point during the early months of my care was I told that she does not co-manage patients with midwives or that this would prevent her from continuing as my OB. On April 5, 2024 -- at 30 weeks pregnant and classified as high-risk -- I received a notice stating she would no longer be able to continue my care because she does not "co-manage" with midwives. This was the first time I was informed of such a policy. I asked for clarification and received no meaningful response beyond confirmation that she would not continue my care. Being dismissed that late in pregnancy, especially as a high-risk patient, created unnecessary stress and made it extremely difficult to secure a new OB. Many providers are unwilling to take on high-risk patients deep into the third trimester. Beyond the sudden termination of care, I did not feel supported in my birth preferences throughout my time as her patient. My concerns were often minimized, and the communication around this decision lacked transparency and compassion. I ultimately filed a complaint with my insurance and pursued additional reporting. Clear policies and honest conversations at the beginning of care matter. No patient should find out at 30 weeks that their provider will no longer treat them for reasons that could have been addressed months earlier. I'm sharing this so other patients can ask direct questions about co-management policies before committing to care.

Horrible office staff, horrible service, completely unwelcoming, not understanding of sensitive…read moresituations, and the doctors/staffs lack of common sense is astounding. This place should not be in business, and the doctors' licenses should be revoked. Not to mention, they have their patient files visible from the lobby, and was able to see confidential information (PHI/PII exposed) - this is a HIPAA violation. If you decide to come here (against better judgment), make sure to avoid Danielle at the front desk, she provided probably the worst service/experience I've ever witnessed at a medical facility. Goes without saying, it's not just Danielle that was terrible, the "Doctor" Mathews was 20 minutes late to the appointment (which I watched her walk into work late), then she didn't know how to use the EPIC system that shares medical information between medical facilities, and had attitude the entire time. This is not a professional environment; you can get better service in a third-world country. Overall, DON'T GO HERE!!!

This is the first time, I rate a doctor 'one' star in my entire life. There are a few reasons for…read moreit. 1) Staff was unprofessional, not patient enough - they behaved like someone made them work there and they are not enjoying their work at all. The only thing they cared is to put on a mask up to your nose till your chin. - The receptionist wasn't professional to answer questions, no smile, no pleasant welcoming. - The nurse is the same, no information on what are the next step, what should I expect, etc. I had to ask her every time about the next step while I was there. And her response gave an impression that she doesn't like when I ask her questions 2) Doctor Vogel - I shouldn't be shocked at her behavior after how her staff made me feel there. But as I said earlier, the only thing they cared is to follow a policy of having a mask covering 80% of my face. I understand their concern but it shouldn't be in such an unprofessional and harsh way. Here is a detailed story: I had my own mask and because I had nose surgery a while ago, I use a washable/reusable mask only that is also lightweight. The receptionist asked to pull my mask up to the nose until my eyes and I informed her that I had nose surgery, I need to keep it like this as it hurts. Then she started "oh, we can't let you in, it is our policy, bla, bla". I said ok. She gave me their own plastic type of mask, I put it on. Then the nurse came, and the same conversation to raise my mask up until my eyes. I informed her also about my nose surgery, its pain, etc. but I still raised it again. Then, while I was waiting for doctor Vogel in a room, I put my mask below my eyes but it still covered my mouse and nose. As soon as she entered the room, without even introducing herself, she jumped on to raise my mask and pushed it hard so I keep it there. It hurt my nose. I said doctor I had nose surgery and it hurts. She didn't even apologize for hurting me, causing pain, and continued her conversation as if nothing happened. Despite of informing the entire staff about my pain and the reason not to raise the mask up until the eyes, they focused too much on their mask policy. I booked that appointment because I had concerns about my pregnancy, something wasn't going right. Instead of focusing on my pregnancy concerns, they only worried about how high I raised and keep my mask. And today, I got a surprise bill of up to $200. I asked them to inform me in advance if my insurance covers it and provided them with all the information in advance. I had a miscarriage, and when she checked she said that everything is fine... :( Not blaming her for it but didn't have a great experience as I expected. I hope after this review, they will make positive changes by prioritizing their customers and provide a more professional service.

Vogel in our experience is best and caring. She took good care of my wife during her pregnancy and…read moresuggested everything that is good for baby and my wife. Both baby and my wife are doing good especially something special about Vogel is that unless some unforeseen circumstances on her side, she will attend her patients for delivery either it's midnight or early morning or mid afternoon. She is available 24/7 to attend her patients especially during delivery time.

So thankful for the staff and doctors that lead us on this journey. Our beautiful daughter is now 6…read moremonths old and we couldn't be more grateful for our blessing. RSC made the process easy and with lots of support. Dr.Rosenbluth is absolutely amazing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support

Reproductive Science Center in San Ramon has completely mishandled my billing and refuses to fix…read moretheir error. I've been calling since October with little to no response, yet they are trying to hold me responsible for an incorrectly billed charge. Because of this disputed bill, they will not allow me to schedule an appointment with my doctor. At 42 years old, this delay has real consequences for my fertility and life plans. No patient should be denied care due to an unresolved administrative mistake. RSC management: please contact me directly to resolve this immediately.