I saw Dr. Skvaril when I had a condition that required immediate attention and my regular PCP was…read morebusy. I found her very understanding, smart and thorough, so much so that I would like to see her again. She followed up immediately on referrals I needed. Very good doctor with excellent education to boot.

Am horrified I ever sent my mother to this doctor. She told my 82 year old mother in perfect (no…read moreexaggeration) health to stop eating meat and dairy. If she eliminates those food groups she would be eating mainly carbs and some veggies and fruit. All because she gained around 10 lbs in the last year. I am appalled and disgusted. I do not write negative reviews (I can remember only one) unless it is horrific which this really is IMO. *** In response to your reply about my review: There was a continued dialogue between my mother and the doctor and the doctor was very clear in her message about foods she "should not" be eating. Please don't try and suggest she didn't understand or that I should call your office for clarification. Again, I do not post negativity but when something like this occurs the public or those seeking opinions on Yelp should be informed.

I texted the following to my sister upon leaving my very first appointment with Dr. Asghar, "So I…read morejust met with my new PCP, and I'm in love. I mean that respectfully and professionally. I've never had a physician be so f*@#ing thorough in all areas of me. Mental, emotional, physical, occupational, etc. He asked and listened. Before typing, before asking another question, HE LISTENED!!! AND he was kind and respectful. 'Can I have your permission to touch your abdomen?... Is it okay if I listen to your heart? I'm going to touch your chest while doing so.' He made me feel like he valued me as a patient. I felt seen, heard... understood. Like, it's small stuff, BUT IT MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!! He is the new kind of physicians who make me have hope." The office and medical team were superb in all their interactions as well. I do not take for granted this physician and his team. Just wonderful!

From the owner: This provider is part of Sutter Health, dedicated to creating a more personalized healthcare…read moreexperience.

No one likes going to the doctor and I am no different. However, Dr. Roberto makes my visits less…read morepainful by talking to me, and REALLY listening. Dr. Roberto answered all of my questions providing expertly crafted input. He asked appropriate questions to understand my issues and evaluated my answers to come up with a workable plan. He is knowledgeable, caring, and willing to consider alternatives to his advice. I have also received referrals when needed. I feel good when I leave his office because he and I are team players concerning my health care. Plus, he is such a nice guy; he feels like a friend!

AVOID - UNETHICAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL I am an eldercare…read moremanager. An important part of my job is to ensure a client's safety, capture vital medical information, and advocate for their well-being. Feb. 24, 2026, I planned to support a new 89-year-old client--who has moderate dementia and is very hard of hearing--during his visit to Dr. Saverio Roberto. Because of my client's cognitive and hearing challenges, having an advocate present to accurately track his care plan was critical. As a courtesy, since I had never met this physician, I provided information about my role and credentials, in writing, along with a legally signed authorization from his Power of Attorney to attend this appointment. Dr. Roberto flatly refused to allow me to accompany my client into the appt. I asked to speak to him, but Dr. Roberto refused to come out, choosing instead to repeatedly send his receptionist to relay his objections. To resolve the refusal on the spot, I got the client's Power of Attorney (his daughter) on the phone so the doctor could hear directly from her that I had explicit permission to be in the room. He still refused, absurdly claiming that because she wasn't in California, he couldn't accept the signed authorization or verify her identity over the phone. In my 35 years in the eldercare industry, I have never experienced such a blatant disregard for a vulnerable patient's safety and support system. His behavior was completely ludicrous, obstructionist, and counterproductive to patient care! We have happily changed doctors, and my client is now receiving excellent care. AVOID this doctor if you want your elderly loved ones to have their legal rights and advocates respected.

Dr. Nichols is a wonderful doctor as are his office staff and front desk employees. I've never had…read moremuch of a wait and would highly recommend his practice.

Dr. Nichols is simply the most compassionate doctor I have ever met. He takes his time getting to…read moreknow you, the problem you are having and orders tests that most doctors would over look to diagnose your problem. He is great with the paper work and is so caring. If I didn't already have a PCP, I would definitely be his patient.

I would not recommend Dr. Kates to anyone. She is impatient, dismissive and disrespectful. I went…read moreto Dr. Kates for a few years. I never really liked her but couldn't find another Dr. Last time I went that was it. The entire session seemed like an assault. The health issue that she talked to me about was all from a very negative approach and about no possibility, and told me I would be on medication the rest of my life. Turns out, she was wrong about the issue. She had no suggestions, sympathy or ideas for helping me. She doesn't like being questioned. Her entire behavior was so rude that I froze out of shock. She needs professional counseling.

I have been a client of Dr Kate's for many years. She has been the best clinician I have had. She…read morewas never dismissive with her answers and I always left there with more knowledge of my situation. Now that Sutter has given doctors a time limit to adhere to with their patients you can sometime feel rushed. Dr Gates was so thorough I had to wonder what my other doctors were doing when I saw them. I always felt like I was in the best hands. Thank you Dr Kates. B. Tognetti

I am here awaiting my first visit with this dr. My appointment is for 12:45 and the time is now…read more1:06 pm. I was on time. I hear taking off people in distant rooms. I've not seen her yet; i have no idea. All i can say is there are no Doctors in Santa Rosa so i feel like i better keep my mouth shut before i get kicked out of her services... but i was actually really to do paper work which i finished right on time at 12:44. I am a really busy person and out medical system in America is really falling a part. I'm waiting and will continue this review when she finally shows up. She's now 25 minutes late and the receptionist said nothing about her being behind today....(?). Now it's 1:10. Pm. Came out to ask and a lady says can i help you? She's the nurse practitioner and says oh I'm so sorry. I understand this dr also has another business helping people to lose weight. I'm wondering if this is a front for the other business she has to help people lose weight? It's now 1:15 and the dr came out of the other appointment, grabbed my name that was on a sticky note on the door I'm waiting in ( i purposefully left it open after i stepped out to ask what's up with my appointment timing). She did not say hi, or that she'd be right with me, just grabbed the note off the door. She looks young and nice like in

Jennifer is responsive as a concierge doctor but inexperienced, lacked compassion and empathy to me…read morefor a difficult situation. She is not the kind of person you would share difficult things for fear of criticism rather than compassion and understanding. I originally decided to work with her because I've experienced woman doctors are often more understanding, compassionate and often more curious and driven. Once I explained my thinking on what might be involved in a complicated problem and her answer was " that reminds me of medical school". She had no idea about what I thought meant even though it was basic physiology taught in medical school. I don't believe she thinks about underlying mechanisms of a problem and its symptoms but simply follows medical society rules and doesn't understand that often fails a patient. I once explained that I had medicated myself with good reason during COVID and she told me "you are not the kind of patient I want in my practice". I trusted her as I have many PCP's over the years and she threatened me and made me feel awful. That was the last straw. If you are healthy, minor issues and want simple referrals, she will be good. If you need a test, a medication for an infection or complex problem referral, forget it. She has a strong anti-medicine symptom management view. Taking too many medications is not good but don't expect anything except the basic no matter what the problem or suffering. I had a number of phone calls with her about a problem and it always got contentious. I always felt down after most discussions. That's not good. Doctors need to have compassion, avoid contentiousness at almost all cost and have some therapist like characteristics. That's not her. Not even close. If you have a complex problem, don't expect her to look at medical papers or take a serious interest. She is a very basic doctor. I spent 20 years at Kaiser and I would rate her well below any Primary Care I had there. Sorry to sound negative but that was my experience. Concierge doesn't help unless the doctors is a good one with some curiosity and critical thinking and not dogmatic.