Consider myself so cursed. What are the odds of me contracting pancreatic cancer? According to my…read moreoncologist, it has nothing to do with my lifestyle (I don't smoke, drink or do drugs); I don't have family history and my only vice is I love to eat. According to my oncologist, it was a random mutation of the cells, whatever that meant and that could happen to anyone my age. So, you mean shit happened? Yes! He reluctantly agreed without going into a maze of medical mumbo jumbo. That was 2 years ago when I started with low grade fever and stomach discomfort. My primary care doc, Dr. Morse, referred me to Dr. Arifuddin, a respected board certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist in Santa Rosa. I'd not be around today if not for these 2 docs. Dr Ariffudin was the first to detect my cancer after an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) and a biopsy of my bile duct and pancreatic cells. A stent was put in and without going into details; this helped me to prolong my life for 2 years and of course with the help of chemo and radiation. The low-grade fever and stomach discomfort returned a month ago. There is such a thing, as stent migration and it got lost in my stomach. Dr. Arriffudin was back to my rescue and performed another ERCP on me by putting in a spanking new stent. He is very skillful at what he is doing and probably the only GI doc that can do this north of the GG Bridge up to Oregon. He is very caring and adorable with a heart of gold. Although I know there are no guarantees the new stent can prolong my life any much more that it did, but it has sure got rid of my fever and discomfort. I now consider myself so blessed. A special shout out goes to Dane Shoemaker, Dr. Arrifuddin's capable Certified Nurse Practitioner, who was just as cordial and knowledgeable to fill in. Without any hesitation, go see Dr. Ariffuddin for any of your digestive problems. That would include colonoscopy too!

I recently had a routine colonoscopy with Dr. Arifuddin and I thought he was great. Friendly and…read morepatient, everything went without a hitch. Thanks doc.

Thank you Dr. Dana Michaels... I feel so much better…read more Words cannot do it justice for feeling good when I have been feeling bad for so many years. I knew something was wrong with my gut, I tried a virtual Natropathic doctor who helped me at the time but not enough and the gut problems just kept persisting. I knew I needed a good doctor who understands holistic health and the gut to understand what was going on with me specificially. Meeting Dr. Dana's was the best experience. Getting her kind-hearted guidance to do the tests and get the protocols, I FEEL BETTER!!! I literally had to hand over my health to someone else I trusted because I had failed. I'm now on day 12 of this transformation so lots more to heal but at least I feel energetic enough to play, work, and spend quality time with family. If you feel bad the rest of the world is not great. My gut biome is on the road to recovery and that means the world to me. Thank you Dr. Dana Michaels. If you are considering working with Dr. Dana do it and your health will improve but first you got to know what is going on inside your body and no ad, internet group or friend will be able to tell you that other than doing the tests and following a protocol specific to YOUR body. Still not sure? Watch "Hack Your Health" on Netflix as they talk all about the gut biome in a very entertaining way. But notice the doctors that work with the people are learning what is going on inside of them and how to fix it. Natropathic doctors are far more capable of helping you with true gut health because they believe in a holistic approach of healthy bodies.

I am a huge dog lover, (I own a rescue tripawd) but just as dog owners wish to be asked before…read morehaving people approach their pets, I didn't really wish to have to gently and continually push away Dana's dog off me. The dog was getting hair and saliva on my clothes and I didn't appreciate it. Perhaps not a big deal to the owner of the dog but not my preferred. Hard sales pitch launch immediately citing specials. I really just wanted a B12 shot. Hillpark Integrative where I usually get my shots for less was closed. Didn't really take time to hear me out on anything, jumped right in and then bounded into her specials. The dog was distracting, odd layout distracting, box of tissues I tripped over was distracting. Its cheaper to get the shots at Hillpark if that's what you are looking for.

I am stunned to read that F N P Julie Payette is on staff at 9245 Highway 53, Lower Lake CA 95457…read more I had the misfortune to consult with J Payette several years ago. She did not correct me when I mistakenly addressed her as "Doctor." She spoke with me for less than ten minutes and, when I asked her what she felt my major issues might be plus what she might do in order to help me, replied "You are schizoid, psychotic, and have paranoid tendencies." J Payette then proceeded to race her pen across several prescription forms, prescribing an incredibly large number of differing psych drugs. The fact she was vastly wrong in her assessment of myself did not seem to bother her... I cannot prove the following: I was told by several people who had consulted with J Payette that she orders identical medications for a majority of her patients regardless of patient's age, weight (which matters if one is a doctor's patient) and actual health issues. Additionally I was also told that J Payette was, at the time I met with her, a member of a very odd cult on Cobb Mountain, CA. Of course I cannot confirm or deny that particular allegation but, considering her behavior toward me...plus what other people told me...I would NOT be at all surprised. If I am incorrect in anything I have written here, I am sorry. That said, I do not feel I have said anything that was not true.

The world's worst pediatrics we've ever been to. We were new to Glen county and at any rate we…read morenever saw the Dr. We were there for basic check up and immunization. The I don't know what kind of nurse or help you'd call that but nails way too long to be around babies, nasty tattoos showing, clumped mascara, real ratty looking scared my child to death. Wanted to FORCE our child to be held down. IF THE CHILDREN WHO WERE THERE FOR ARENT HAPPY ENOUGH TO LIE DOWN THEMSELVES DO NOT FORCE THEM OR RESTRAIN OR HOLD THEM DOWN!!!!!!!! Then the nurse practitioner does an examination after practically pure torture and I asked if my child had an ear infection. To our utter horror they answered with a I don't know why? Should I be looking for something?? YOU TELL ME YOU IDIOT!!! THATS WHY WE'RE HERE!! And this was after a full examination or so we thought because we just watched them look in her eyes ears throat etc....then I insisted I hold my child while they wanted and needed to do another examination and still didn't tell me anything else other than write a prescription for amoxicillin and ear drops in case of infection which I didn't have filled because you don't medicate a baby if it isn't necessary. MY CHILD HAD BRUISES ON BOTH LEGS WHERE IMMUNIZATIONS WERE GIVEN BY SOMEONE THAT LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE JUST RELEASED FROM PRISON!!! IT APPEARED AS THOUGH THEY LITERALLY "STABBED" OUR CHILD WITH THE NEEDLE!!

From the owner: We are committed to provide best healthcare to all children (Pediatrics) from the area. Our…read moreproviders are dedicated, qualified, competent and experienced to provide top-notch pediatric health care. Currently, we are accepting new patients. Visit our providers page to learn more about our providers or call our office. If you are expecting, please visit our office and meet our providers.