I hate calling attention to my need for medical care, but i feel i owe it to my many fans out there…read moreas well as those who simply consult yelp for guidance to report a good physician when i come across one. i first consulted Dr. Wingfield for a frozen shoulder. i had previously seen a surgeon about this who injected cortisone in the area but somehow missed the spot. within a month the problem resurfaced. a good friend mentioned Dr. Wingfield who, sure enough, did it right; the problem completely disappeared. the latest issue was a minor tear of the labrum in the right hip socket, and for this i decided to forego the surgical route altogether and return instead to the fine doctor who had so capably fixed me up before. there are differences between a shot of cortisone in the shoulder versus in the hip; the difference that means the most difference to me is the length of the needle used for the injection. one thing i have to confess at this point is how much i hate needles, have since i was so very young that all i remember from my first vaccination is the color of the doc's office building (still hate pink for this reason) and the sharp pain. on the other hand as i think on it, my dislike of needles has actually stood me in good stead as a very protective limitation in another realm altogether; the aversion drew a certain line in the sand if you know what i mean, and if you know that's about all i care to say on this anyway. it turns out that the needle for this procedure is about 3 inches long, and of course knowing this caused me no end of misery just thinking about it. "please, Dr. Winfield, be gentle," i whined. "oh, this won't be so bad as all that. what, did someone tell you something about this?" but of course by then it was too late, the needle was already in sight which was enough. still, i soldiered on. and then, almost before she started doing anything, she said simply, "you can open your eyes now, Bob, it's done." it had been almost painless. in short, Dr. Wingfield is amazing in my book, knows what she's doing, and at least in my case so far she doesn't hurt. she is herself quite an accomplished athlete in numerous sports, including of all things high wire trapeze performance. I highly recommend her for any sports and exercise injuries that may not require an operatio, and in that regard will consult her opinion should an orthopedic surgeon suggest "you might do well to fix that."

I received immediate care several time from Dr. Wingfield. She is a top drawer Orthopedist who is…read moreand excellent diagnostician. I highly recommend her.

Very good doctor highly recommend great treatment options. Very clean and nice and proffesionalread more

Dr. Melnik gave my mom many back injections over several years. As time went on, it was clear that…read morethey were no longer working (or maybe never had). Due to my mom's worsening dementia, I wrote a very clearly worded email requiring that I be included in my mother's healthcare decisions, and I provided my notarized power of attorney. In that email I also noted the treatments had not helped. Despite this, unbeknownst to me, she did another procedure on my mother which required her to have a mild sedation. I was not notified, my mother's back is not improved, and we lived through several scary days of increased dementia. She did not even warn my mother's partner who was extremely frightened by her sudden cognitive decline.

I was referred here by my physician after an injury. I was initially pretty dissappointed by the…read morefront desk onboarding process by phone. It was essentially an insurance screening, and not a particularly friendly one, unfortunately and definitely not time efficient. I notice other Yelpers mention similar first impressions. But I'm glad I didn't let first impressions scare me away, because this is a good local practice overall. I appreciate the professional PTs and assistants I've worked with. It's a small space, but well organized and the pacing and rehab experience have been positive and I am seeing improvement. I appreciate the simple online tools they provide to keep track of my home physical therapy. I do think they should absolutely improve their patient onboarding process, and would point out that if nothing else, kindness can go a long way in outfacing phone communication.

They need to link their booking engine to calendars…read more Went in within my one hour appointment and was denied care. It's 30 mins therapist / 30 exercise. Have been coming in twice a week. Evidently same exercises as the last 8 sessions was unacceptable.

Cynthia is absolutely incredible! She has so much experience and knowledgable with upper body…read morepathologies and just an overall WONDERFUL physical therapist. She is an equal part in my condition as my ortho surgeon!!! She is also very kind and listens. After months of shoulder/neck pain, she's giving me hope that I may really resolve this issue with her!!!

They booked me a last minute consultation, and even though I decided not to move forward due to…read morecost, they decided to charge me anyway, which came as a complete surprise on my credit card statement. I found this to be very dishonest and scammy.

Dr. Jasan helped me years ago with stenosis and recommended a great PT. Had no problems for the…read morenext 23 years. I recommended her to a friend and she sent my friend to the best knee surgeon in SF who had the surgery and was good for the rest of her life. My husband went to her and she didn't prescribe hip replacement surgery but sent him to a great PT. He had no further problems for 20 years. Wanted to recommend her to a friend in Sonoma now for a bad knee but friend has Kaiser. Wish she could help because I know she could prescribe the best option. Wish I still lived there - would go to her for my multiple back problems that have come with age. Hard to find a good ortho where I live now. Daunting.

Dr. Jasan is an awesome orthopedic physician. I have been a patient for three years. Her care and…read moreknowledge have helped me tremendously. Also, her support staff is great and very responsive. Jaune Evans San Rafael

One has to just love it when the incompetent are paid well for being incompetent. After five years…read moreof attempting to get help for worsening systemic symptoms probably due to an allergic reaction to the knee implant or cement, instead of getting help, the "best UCSF" has blow off my case. And I end up with the incompetent employees. Let's see. 1 Orthopedic Surgeon "you may have a pocket infection" go see our pain Dr. 2. Pain Dr. more interested in stories about her son (a bit disturbing to have to constantly refocus a physician on the task at hand). Had surgery elsewhere. Damage found. That surgeon was with another company, she gave me a very severe case of anemia then split the State. 1 PA...god what a cluster fowl up, wasn't even good at gaslighting, she will learn from the best, because IMHO the Orthopedics Department here has no shortage of arrogant gaslighting OS's. After her I got held accountable for her mistakes by the next pretty boy, who never apologized for being a jerk (why would he)...getting paid to be a jerk. Last one from this place lasted all of five minutes before his gaslighting started. SMH. IF you want people who seem to think ultra highly of themselves and couldn't care less, by all means..make an appointment.

The greatest acupuncture treatment I've ever had. Mary is a master of magically solving acute…read moreissues as they arise, quickly and completely. She's an astute, attentive care provider, not to mention a delightful and happy spirit. And her prices are more reasonable than most, especially for the level of service abs personal attention she provides. My only reservation to this review is that I don't want to jeopardize getting an appointment in the future...!

Dr. Arnold is truly a gift healer. She's been my go-to for more than 15 years for everything from…read moreviruses, skin issues and physical ailments. Recently, I had a knot in my shoulder that she freed in a 1 hour session--relieving me of debilitating chronic pain. I call her "Magic Mary" because she is! Real deal expert and 100% reliable in every visit.

Dr. Jasan is an excellent orthopedic doctor. After a fall that resulted in a distal fibula break…read more(diagnosed in the ER) I wanted to do everything I could to avoid surgery and was referred to Dr. Jasan by another doctor. She is smart, takes her time explaining the injury and how to optimize recovery, and has a high resolution x-ray in office. She has also treated my son who was having some strange wrist and elbow issues. She did a thorough exam, referred us to a neurologist to make sure there was no nerve damage and then provided very sound strategies for recovery along with a script for PT for him. He made a full recovery in a matter of weeks and was back to playing sports. Dr. Jasan provides the highest level of care and, while she is no longer performing surgery, she can refer out should you need it. I have had experiences in the past with orthopedic surgeons who recommended surgeries that turned out not to be necessary, so I appreciate Dr. Jasan's approach.

I saw Dr Jasan as a second opinion for a stress fracture in my foot. Although I had confidence in…read morethe first opinion I felt reassured by Dr. Jasan that the diagnosis and treatment plan was correct. She is one of the most compassionate and skilled ortho's in the bay area. I've referred many of my friends and coworkers to Dr Jasan because I trust in her abilities.

Honestly I was quite disappointed, spent a few hundred dollars and they made the alignment worse so…read moreit felt like I had to keep going back for relief. My problem started getting better after I stopped going. Wonderful people though and I hope it was just an anomaly experience.

Hal is amazing in his knowledge of how human body works, and is very attentive, especially to…read moreathlete-specific problems and needs. Goes beyond the usual "rest and it'll get better" recommendations you get from a lot of chiros and PTs; he works with your schedule and training plans to balance recovery with long term goals. Have been seeing Hal for a few years. Most recently, my hip developed sharp pain two weeks before a marathon, I wasn't sure I'd be able to run at all, let alone finish. Hal was able to accommodate a couple visits on short notice, put me back together, and I not only finished the race, but got a big PR! Just the right mix of in-person treatments, recommendations on DIY exercises, and tips on improving form. Thanks, Hal!

I started seeing Akasia last year for recurring back issues and to help me get back to running --…read morethe difference has been amazing. Her deep needling work has been incredibly effective -- I haven't had a back spasm in nearly a year...I can't recommend her enough. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely kind, and I always feel like she takes the time to really understand what's going on physically before treating it. The treatments have made a noticeable difference not just in pain relief, but in preventing issues from returning.

Akasia is a MIRACLE WORKER. I wish the entire world had a chance to see her. I am an avid runner…read morewho has constant niggles and overuse injuries. If I get achilles tendinitis, common wisdom is to rest. Instead I see Akasia and am better after a session, not a prolonged month of inactivity. The same holds for neck tightness with headaches/back pain/glute issues.