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My experience was with urgent care, Stanford Palo Alto on pastor Drive I believe anyhow if you have…read morea toe issue, an ingrown tail nail don't go there !! lol. some young doctor. She had no idea what she was doing. She cut into my toe at a ridiculous amount and looked at me like she was performing a major surgery. And was like have you had this before , omg, all she needed to do was send me home soak my foot and Epsom salt and baking soda for two days pull back the SKIN get that infection out, expose the nail and slightly trim it. My podiatrist could not even believe that the woman used the scissor that she used two years later my nail has fallen off. It is giving me nothing but problems since that point I had had a broken toe so it made me walk weird and it affected that toe. Hilarious I can only laugh because it was just such one of the most horrific diagnosis ever, it was April 17ish 20 24 third week of April one of the most unnecessary procedures I ever had... my podiatrist at PAMF predicted that she must've almost used like a regular scissor on my little toe, which is now destroyed I remember a nail salon worked on it in grown and they did it with such an ease.

Very competent personable genuine ENT that is easy to discuss issues, asks questions to ensure…read moreunderstanding the patient and still manages time extremely well!! Efficient yet never rushed, after summary notes extended her care for additional knowledge, a sign of experience. Office was equally efficient and thorough despite my being late and appreciated my calling ahead to inform them.

My elderly dad suddenly lost hearing in his ear and we were very fortunate to see Dr. Moir. She…read moreexplained the procedure and resolved the hearing issue during the first visit. Thanks to the team at Sutter San Carlos, including Dr. Pyne, she was terrific as well!

I have known Dr. Gottheiner since 1981. I am a recently retired Nephrology social worker and I am…read morequalified to attest to his character and integrity. One cannot find a more knowledgable, compassionate and devoted Nephrologist. He sets a high bar. We worked together over these many years, and thousands of patients have been thankful for his honesty, compassion and devotion. Dr. Gottheiner is also a wonderful teacher and role model. So many nurses, dietitians, social workers and dialysis personnel hold him in great esteem, for his intelligence, work-ethic and devotion to patients and the practice of medicine in its purest form. I am a better person for knowing him!

I was referred to Nephrologist dr. Toby Gottheiner because my urine has become foamy and colorless…read more Dr G learned my family's history of kidney disease, but was unconcerned. He assured me that there's 'nothing wrong' with my kidneys. He did not order any tests to clarify what's going on. I went back to my primary care doctor, who is really great. He ordered an additional test of urine osmolality with fluid restriction for 12-14 hours. That test came clearly abnormal: 372 mOsm/Kg with the normal reference of at least 850 mOsm/Kg. The test pointed to inability of my kidneys to concentrate urine, which is associated with kidney failure, or other significant kidney disease. Based on abnormal finding, I was asked by primary care to go back to see nephrologist. 3 months later I'm back to Dr. Gottheiner, reasonably expecting the differential work up on the cause of a problem. Instead the conversation turned different direction. Vaguely admitting abnormal finding, doctor started vigorously looking for an unusual dietary pattern in my eating habits. When that failed, because my diet is well balanced, contrary to his previous admission, he suddenly said that he doesn't see anything wrong(?) and honestly(?), doesn't know how to help me! Than he asked me, 'Why do you worry'? I tried to patiently explain that I've had both flanks pain, coupled with significant progressive changes in a urine. He said that my urine changes unrelated to flank pains (?). At this point it has become clear doctor wasn't interested in making any honest diagnosis. You don't have to be a nephrologist to know that flank pain indeed can be caused by kidney problems. I told him that both my urologist and primary care referred me to see him (nephrologist). He said that they referred me only because they 'didn't know what to do'!! Than he asked me again, 'why do you worry'? What was I supposed to say? It's like asking diabetes patient why would he/she worry so much about high glucose levels? And he is absolutely right in a sense: if doctor doesn't care, why should a patient get worry?? After first appointment, Dr. Gottheiner failed to order correct tests to evaluate the abnormal symptoms. At second appointment, when presented with abnormal findings (extremely low osmolality), dr G completely ignored them. Moreover, he ignored other significant changes (high lactic acid, anemia, peripheral neuropathy) which could be related to a kidney disease as well. Finally, Dr. G failed to order any workup on the abnormal findings to make a differential diagnosis, let alone any treatment. All in all, if you dare to 'worry' about your health, and need a diagnostic workup of your kidneys condition from a competent, intelligent doctor who cares, please don't waste your time and look somewhere else. Good luck!

REFUSED TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS. I can't believe it. He should have his license revoked. He just…read moreflat out refused to answer me so the appointment was a complete waste of time. Also, he canceled me appointment because he assumed it was "unnecessary". I wouldn't have made it if it weren't necessary...and I called his office THREE TIMES to ask why he canncelled it, and I got NO RESPONSE. I actually had to make a formal complaint to the palo alot medical foundation. And I'm going to report him to the medical board. Shame on this asshole. I wish I could rate him negative one trillion. Now I'm stuck worrying thag I'm going to die, because he refused to answer my questions. BEYOND UNBELIEVABLE.

Dr. Siva has the best bedside manner of any physician that I have ever had in my 71 years on this…read moreplanet. He put me on hemodialysis at exactly the right time, when my uremia was worsening. When a medication caused side effects, he immediately took me off of it. Even after he retired and I was no longer his patient, he told me that I could call him if I felt depressed.

I have had type I diabetes and chronic kidney disease, along with a plethora of their associated…read moremedical complications, including quadruple bypass surgery, 4 stents, DB retinopathy and so many others throughout the past 32-52 years. I am now the recipient of my second kidney transplant. Through all of those years, tears, and fears, I have had the unequivocal honor and life saving privilege of having been saved repeatedly by one of the finest MDs to ever practice medicine, mentored by one of the most generous and compassionate men I have known. Dr Toby Gottheiner has persistently sought and acquired for me the safest, most appropriate, efficacious, successful and least burdensome treatment paths he could devise, while faced with extremely difficult and life threatening challenges. An additional unique perspective I can offer on Dr Gottheiner's extraordinary and exemplary care stems from the fact that not only have I been his patient, I have collaborated with him for the past 30 years as a nephrology dietitian. He treats all his patients as if it was an honor and privilege to provide and lead their healthcare. Dr Gottheiner played an integral role in obtaining me my job with Satellite Healthcare, not simply because he believed in me, which he did, but because he is dedicated to the rehabilitation of and best possible life for all the patients he serves. I can not count the number of times Toby Gottheiner has saved my life. I turned 60 years old 2 weeks ago. A birthday no one would ever logically or medically have predicted I would or could survive to celebrate. But here I am and it is primarily due to his infinite, limitless devotion to his patients and the steadfast diligence and determination with which he approaches medical complications or co morbidities as they arise, always with his patients best interest in mind and heart If you have chronic kidney disease, there is no better choice than Toby Gottheiner to direct your care.

An excellent physician is hard to come by but Dr. Chang is definitely one of them. Since Dr. Chang…read moreis a radiation oncologist, I pray that you and your loved ones will never need to see him. However, if you are to receive radiation therapy at Stanford Hospital, Dr. Chang makes excellent clinical decisions. He thoroughly spends time on each of his patients' cases. He's also very cautious in order to make sure he maximizes his patients' chance of cure and survival.

If your looking for an outstanding radiation oncologist talk to Dr. Daniel Chang at the Stanford…read moreCancer Center. What really stood out for me is honesty, integrity and the way he explains his diagnosis of the problem. It allowed myself and my family to clearly know our choices and what options we had. I could not have gotten through this without his thoughtfulness and compassion. Anytime your dealing with health care and the seriousness of cancer you need guidance you can trust and not add any burden of doubt. Dr Chang allowed me to focus on getting through my 1st stage with ease.

I'm 1 month post op and I can't say enough of how life changing meeting Dr. Most was for me. I had…read morelived with complicated case of a fractured nose requiring a septoplasty and turbinate reduction-- I couldn't breathe through it for the majority of my life. I was nervous as I had never gone under for a major surgery like this, but Dr. Most and his staff were very personable and made me comfortable the entire time. In terms of results, I couldn't have asked for anything better. My nose looks even better than it did pre-op, it's actually symmetrical! Not only that, the quality of my sleep improved from 70% to 93% according to my sleep tracker. I can breathe so easy now. I had ended up getting a rib graft; pre-op Dr. Most had informed me before as a precaution and reassured me it was the best course of action. I had experienced no bruising on my face and swelling was noticeable but not egregious. The rib recovery wasn't as bad as I thought, very tender and minimal range in the early days but I was able to stop using the pain medication fairly quickly. It can take awhile from pre-op visits to the actual surgery date considering how in demand he is. Once you've established yourself as his patient, definitely use the myHealth app as suggested by his staff. It is much easier to communicate that way instead of phone. All in all, I would highly recommend Dr. Most to everyone. A huge thank you to him and his staff.

He lied in his notes. He said I shouted at him after he politely asked me to remain calm. That's…read morenot what happened. what happened was I asked him the same question repeatedly for about 10 minutes and he did not answer and when I gently pointed this out, HE yelled at ME, "I ANSWERED AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!" because he lied, Dr Pepper would not see me. If the statute of limitations had not expired I would sue him. I am in the process of reporting him to the Medical Board for disciplinary action. Also, he mocked me and laughed at me when he walked in. Also, he has the most incompetent staff I have ever seen in my life by FAR. One manager said "I didn't hang up, I disconnected." and she refused to repeat something that I said I forgot, because she doesn't understand the concept of memory apparently.