We initially met Dr. Arnold when my dad was staying at a Summit Hospital for a neurological issue…read more Dr. Arnold was great in that he took the time to explain everything clearly and calmly. We had a lot of questions given our unfamiliarity in these new conditions my dad was developing. Dr. Arnold had a lot of patience and compassion when clarifying our concerns and also responded promptly as well when something new came up. My dad sees Dr. Arnold on a regular basis now and we highly recommend him for any Neurological needs.

Ok doc, terrible communication skills. Sorry, but I need a doctor who's office returns calls and…read morefollows up.

I can't speak for Dr. Ault as I never met her - see previous review. I am going to chalk it up to…read moreher situation + COVID-19 chaos. I'm not sure why it was SO messed up but I am happy to report that I went back and met with both the Neurology and Pain Mgmt Dept teams at Alta Bates Sutter on Telegraph and they have been wonderful! NP Aryn Earnhardt in Neurology, Dr. Sepher Rajai and PA Juliana Fritz are the bomb! I'm super happy with them.

I am traumatized from my experience with her. She didn't look at my file and was unprepared. She…read moreleft me in horrible pain, told me she would help me get back to the state I was in before her, and then dropped me as a patient. She kept focusing on how great of a doctor she is while discounting that I could t be experiencing what I was. Not only that, when other doctors consulted with her before trying to repair me, she told them not to treat me. I would not let this doctor near me again.

"Dr. Tang refers to himself as a "spine surgeon". He is not. Violating basic principles in placing…read moretitanium anchor screws in bone; his treatment is doomed to failure. He operated on my spine after consulting with me and discussing what I hoped to gain from the surgery. I wanted to stand for various activities without the need to sit, or lie to avoid the pain on standing. I wanted to walk without pain and finally, to stop the spontaneous lower back pain that haunted me throughout the day. Dr. Tang said, the best alternative would be a "spinal fusion". I accepted his recommendation and proceeded with the surgery. I improved and could stand and walk without pain. Several months went by and the pain returned with a vengeance. He recommended another, limited surgery which I went through. It didn't help. I lived with the pain on standing and walking hoping it would get better. After several months, I returned to see him and discuss the results of a recent lower spine x-ray. I'd seen the x-ray as well as the radiologist findings. The screws were loose in the bone noted by the radiologist. Looseness was indicated by radiolucencies, dark areas surrounding the screws. I'm a dentist and familiar with reading x-rays. I asked Dr. Tang if radiolucent areas concerned him. "No, the screws are not that important in your case." At this point, I couldn't help but ask how often screws he placed didn't integrate with the surrounding bone? "About 20% of the time". Then I asked him about getting an M.R.I. of the lower back because it would better show the soft tissue. He responded saying "There is no need. I already know what it would show." I reminded him that I continued to be in pain. He had nothing more to say. As soon as I returned home, I made an appointment at the UCSF Medical Campus Spine Center. They ordered an M.R.I. and when I met with a neurosurgeon, he had bad news for me. The previous surgery was failing. I would need an extensive back surgery. He, Dr. Nima Allen, was ambivalent about my going through with it. By now my pain had substantially worsened. I went home and wondered what I should do? Two weeks went by when I received a call from a spine surgeon's (Dr. Shane Burch) assistant reaching out to me to consult with Dr. Burch which I did. He felt the surgery would remove most of my pain and provide a normal curvature to my spine. A week later, the pain progressed to an intolerable level. I called Dr. Burch and gave him the go ahead. Fast forward to now, almost 4 months post surgical. I no longer have any back pain. I can stand for as long as I desire and I stand straight, no longer leaning to one side. Three surgeons participated in my care, a spine surgeon, a neurosurgeon and a vascular surgeon. Gordon Tang could not hope to handle my case, nor others like mine. I assume he is a competent neurosurgeon, but he is not a spine surgeon; although he claims to be one. I urge anyone reading this who might require spine surgery, to get another opinion. In fact, it's in your best interests to visit the UCSF Spine center. Stephen Kane

This was 17 years ago, Dr Tang came to my father's bedside talked to us dad's CT of brain reports,…read moreI can never forget that moments, he said to us using a not only unprofessional but horrible wording told us " dad's brain was like you dropped A uncooked egg on to the ground, it's totally smashed ". Up to today, I still can not believed also can not forgive him- as a doctor by used such languages to described a patient's medical conditions. No, I 100% not recommended Dr Gordon Tang.

Highly recommend Dr. Brian Richardson. After a not-so-great experience with another neurologist, he…read moretreated me for concussion & head injury. He was compassionate, professional, and knowledgable. My case was not as straightforward as others are, but that did not deter him. While assessing the state of my symptoms over the course of multiple visits, he worked diligently to determine the right combination of medication and referrals to other specialties that would get me back on the road to being functional again. Based on my experience, he is worth the wait. Very grateful to him and his team!

Dr. Richardson was recommended to me by One Medical Group for my concussion. Front desk staff did…read morea fantastic job balancing being kind and empathetic and professional and also efficient with the backlog of patients in the waiting room - my appointment started about an hour and a half late. The exam itself included taking down notes of my concussion and symptoms timeline, and administering a 30-point evaluation that included knee-hammer-reflex-test and some very easy cognition assessments. At the conclusion he agreed with my PCP's diagnosis of post concussion syndrome, said I passed 29 out of 30 points of his evaluation, and come back in a few months if I'm still not feeling better. When I pressed for anything else I could do, he referred me to cognitive therapy (which was helpful in identifying that I needed to see a vision therapist instead - look up UC Berkeley Optometry School Concussion Clinic at Tang Center, they're amazing!). Dr Richardson gave me a copy of his notes after the exam, and I noticed several inaccuracies (saying "patient does not" when I do have something, or "patient does" when I don't have something). Many months later I was seeing a vestibular therapist and when she asked if I'd seen a neurologist and I mentioned my experience, she asked for the name of the neurologist I saw and on learning it was Dr. Richardson, the vestibular therapist said she'd had another concussion patient who had a very similar experience with Dr. Richardson. If you have a concussion, you probably won't have a terrible experience seeing Dr. Richardson, but you probably won't get much help either.

I intended to leave a review for her partner (possibly associate or employee) Gail Kang, MD but…read moreYelp doesn't list her. I phoned this office for an appointment. Ellis & Kang divide patients by type of problem. Ellis wouldn't see me as Kang is the one I must see. Be prepared for a wait to see either. Dr. Kang was wonderful. She is pleasant, professional, thorough, & follows up. She did everything I feel that she should have done & more.

Glad to see Dr. Ellis's practice is closed. I had a horrible experience there. While she seems…read morewarm and personable, she ran up lots of exta charges (over $1,500 worth!) on pointless tests that I never got results for. Dr. Ellis is scattered (possibly the worst doctor I ever met) and the office staffers were unfriendly. I'm glad they are no longer wasting people's time and money!

Dr Kuluva has been amazing helping my wife and Inas we deal with a Traumatic Brain Injury we got…read morewhen hit by a car several years ago. Top notch.

I wrote a review about Dr. Kuluva a couple of years ago that didn't get posted for some reason. At…read morethe time, Yelp said they were going to review it, but then never posted it. Since it never got posted, here goes another try. The reason I'm posting this is that I'd like to 2nd Kristin K's experience with Dr. Kuluva. While my experience was not as awful as her's, I also found him to be pretty dismissive. At the time that I was his patient, I was a graduate student in NYC, and was referred to him via the campus counselling center. At that point in my life, I was dealing with a good deal of depression for a variety of reasons. However, he was often dismissive of the things that I would bring up with him - so much so that I found myself censoring myself during our appointments. In fact, I often left my appointments with him feeling worse than when I came in because he made me feel stupid and whiny. Not exactly a great recipe for building trust with someone. Being an adult child of an alcoholic parent who was also often dismissive of me, this really was an especially lousy way to work with me. After several months, I finally got fed up with seeing him, and quit making appointments. If you give him the benefit of the doubt, I believe he was a doing his residency at NYU Medical Center during the time when I was his patient; and for that reason, my understanding was that he was often dealing with patients with far greater psychological issues than run-of-the-mill depression like mine. As a result, I could see how my issues at the time would pale in comparison. Still, I think it's poor practice to make any of your patients feel worse than when they came in, regardless of how severe their issues are. For those who have had success working with him, all the power to you and God bless. My experience with him, however, was lousy and I could never recommend him to anyone.

It is rare in today's medical landscape to find a physician who not only possesses an exceptional…read moredepth of knowledge, but also takes the time to treat each patient with the kind of thoroughness, respect, and continuity of care that Dr. Bradley Wrubble provides. I have had the privilege of being under Dr. Wrubble's care since 2009, when he diagnosed me with multiple sclerosis (MS), a life-altering moment that he helped me face with compassion, clarity, and empowerment. What set Dr. Wrubble apart from the very first appointment was how meticulous and informative he was in his approach. He didn't rush the diagnosis or rely on assumptions--he explained every test, every symptom, and every treatment path in a way that made me feel not just heard, but truly understood. He laid out the roadmap of what MS could look like in my future and gave me access to resources that helped me not only understand the disease, but learn how to live with it. These weren't generic handouts or boilerplate instructions--Dr. Wrubble offered personalized, real-world guidance that helped me transition into this new chapter of my life with a sense of direction and control. Over the years, he has remained consistently current with the latest research and evolving treatment options in the field of neurology. He doesn't just prescribe a medication--he explains why it's being prescribed, how it interacts with the body, what to expect, and what other paths may be available if things change. That kind of transparency and education is invaluable, especially with a complex and often unpredictable condition like MS. Despite changes in insurance networks and medical group affiliations, I have continued to see Dr. Wrubble--paying out of pocket--because I simply have not found anyone else who provides the same level of care and depth of understanding. That alone speaks volumes. Many physicians are skilled, but Dr. Wrubble combines skill with a personal commitment that inspires confidence and loyalty. If you or a loved one is dealing with a neurological condition, I cannot recommend Dr. Bradley Wrubble highly enough. He is a rare breed of doctor--intelligent, meticulous, compassionate, and unwaveringly dedicated to the well-being of his patients. Choosing him was one of the best medical decisions I've ever made, and I will continue to place my trust in his expertise for as long as I'm able.

Actually listens to what you are saying and at the very least tries to take it into consideration…read morealong with your medical history. Doesn't just stare at computer whole time, felt he was actually trying to think outside of basic parameters to figure out what was going on. Very thorough, takes his time with you

The best neuropsychologist in the Bay Area. Dr. Grandison has been in practice for 20 years,…read moreconducting neuropsychological assessments with children of all ages with a wide range of neurocognitive and developmental disorders. Most recently she was the Director of the Neuropsychology Assessment Service at Children's Hospital Oakland. Trained at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, she has practiced at Massachusetts General Hospital and UCSF where she still is Assistant Clinical Professor. She currently maintains a full time private practice in Berkeley, CA.

Dr. Grandison did a thoughtful and complete neuropsych evaluation of my son. We are grateful for…read moreher insight and recommendations. She explained everything thoroughly. My reluctant son even enjoyed working with her. I highly recommend her.

I have been seeing Dr Soneji for the past year and so appreciate him as my neurologist. He s so…read morepatient and takes the time to listen to me. I feel he is very easy to talk to as well. he has helped me figure out where my nerve pain is coming from as well as getting my migraines under control. I would highly recommend Dr Soneji!

Does not listen. Snapped when I asked him a question he felt he had already answered last appt :"we…read moretalked about that for 15 " last appt. Don't you remember?" Whatever happened to the practice of doctors explaining your illness to you? Evidently Dr Soneji doesn't think that is within his scope of practice