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    Luis Alvarez, M.D. Ph.D

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    2.2(742 reviews)
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    Whoa! It wasn't that bad. Have you been to Good Sam or O'Connor? I got Covid from one and…read morethousands of dollars in bills from the other. I don't think any hospital is perfect. I've been with Stanford Hospital for years. My wife's cancer treatment was here my surgery recently was just performed here my son was born in the children's hospital. I don't have to go here but I'm glad we did. We have world class specialist. My wife's cancer was so rare there were only three machines at the time in the world. Two in China and one at Stanford. Yes we've had multiple issues with Billing, staff, procedures and overall stupidity from some medical stuff. But I still would rather go here than the other hospitals.

    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.

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    Toby I. Gottheiner, MD

    Toby I. Gottheiner, MD

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    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!

    Toby I. Gottheiner, MD

    Toby I. Gottheiner, MD

    5.0(1 review)
    0.4 mi

    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.

    Luis Alvarez, M.D. Ph.D - nephrologists - Updated August 2026

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