Dr. Vazquez has been my physician for almost 22 years, and I can say with all my heart that he has…read moregenuinely saved my life. I trust Dr Vazquez completely. He is kind, patient, exceptionally skilled, and consistently goes above and beyond for his patients. Dr Vazquez never rushes. He listens. He cares. And he always makes sure every concern -- big or small -- is thoroughly addressed. Under his care, I feel safe, understood, and truly looked after. He has guided me through countless health challenges, connected me with excellent specialists, and supported me through every step. I'm deeply grateful for the ease of reaching him through the online messaging system, which gives me so much peace of mind. His office is modern, comfortable, and easy to access -- a calm, welcoming space that reflects the quality of his care. I cannot recommend Dr. Vazquez enough. He is an extraordinary doctor and a blessing in my life!

Dr. Vazquez is a great provider. He is detail oriented and cares about his patients. He has been my…read morepup for over 10 years now.

I had a great pregnancy experience with 5M. L&D was a hit…read moreBut lactation was a complete miss-- The lactation consultant who wears a headpiece (can't remember her name) was EXTREMELY aggressive with nursing. I really couldn't get the hang of it and my partner and I could see how frustrated she was with me. Her tone was terrible and I would cry after she would leave the room and I would shudder when I heard that she was coming back into my room. Another nurse (Vicki?) was also extremely aggressive with nursing and when I came back for my discharge appointment, she ran into me right outside of 5M and told me that my baby will be "sick all the time...full of diseases and illnesses...coming back to the hospital all the time...won't make it to his first year" and other phrases that basically told me that my baby was going to pretty much die because I failed to nurse him. I was in so much shock that I couldn't even respond. gave birth in April, everything was fine in terms of quality in care until the two nurses started teaching me how to breastfeed my baby. The rest of the team were seriously fantastic and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way!

When I first heard there was a birth center at SF General, I honestly wondered who in their right…read moremind would have a baby at SF General. But then I went there avoiding an enforced induction date at St. Luke's - and was very pleased by my experience. I went into labor naturally and my doctor allowed me, my partner and my doula to handle labor as we saw fit while checking on me every hour. The labor rooms are really nice and I very much recommend their bathtubs, which are nicer than the one I have at home. When it became obvious my daughter wasn't coming out easily, my doctor politely explained our options and gave us time to come to a decision and was very respectful about everything. I had a Caesarian and my daughter was brought over for skin-to-skin and even the nurse anesthesiologist helped me to breast feed when my daughter was first born! What really made me love these guys was the extended stay I had to have due to some complications - mind you, no one really likes staying in the hospital for two weeks, but the nurses in the Birth Center are the people you want around you if you have to. Many are trained lactation-consultants who were helpful with breast-feeding and advice. When my partner had to be gone for awhile, they were always there to help with the baby. And they were full of good advice and comfort to a sick new mom, despite me going a little nuts at times - these women are professionals and I owe them my sanity for the time I was in there. This is what a birth center should be - a very competent and well-versed medical staff that respects the wishes of the patient and takes the mental well-being of the patient into consideration as well. I can't recommend this place enough.

Appreciation for expertise of physicians, nurses, patient-faciaing staff. ALERT! Rebuke for billing…read moresystem. Billed for a January online session in June! What an unexpected shocking notice! Billing transparency lacking. So very unfair to clients to FAIL to provide costs information! Must be rectified. Will AVOID seeking services and if needed witll always ask in advance from now on. Hope emergency or other services during a mental/physical state where unable to demand upfront financial costs are never required. ALERT for others to always ASK IN ADVANCE ABOUT MONEY CHARGES whenever able.

oncology care absolutely amazing. Every group of doctors are teams. Every patient need is…read morecompletely addressed. Thank you for giving my sister more time to live.!

We have been to this facility for a number of appointments over several years. Because the valet…read moreparking is both easy and the same price as the very challenging parking garages, we take advantage of it. Valet parking is quick and efficient and the people are always super friendly and helpful. Our PCP, Dr. Zakir Safdar, is here and his entire team are amazing. My husband has been treated for cancer upstairs in the infusion clinic and they made him feel as comfortable as calm as possible. We've seen other doctors who have been the best in terms of professionalism and care. The gift shop has been accommodating when I went in hoping to get something to help my husband feel better for his ride home. And, at times, a pianist is playing a beautiful grand piano in the lobby, which is open to the floors above. It is very soothing.

Coming here over the past decade plus, I've been here a number of times with and for my parents…read more As UCSF patients, they came for procedures mostly and, fortunately, they were not for life threatening reasons. I recently met a friend here for her scheduled surgery. The lobby was pretty much empty as I arrived at 6 am on a Monday morning. There was no one at the information/help desk. Hospital staff filtered in as I waited for my friend to arrive. There are a couple benches in front (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=-4H_7NtmMit3DqvCLY-exw) as I sat there as I waited. Being early, we sat the the lobby seating area (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=7En9w5M17ok752d-yhhMig) before heading to the check-in room upstairs. There are two elevator banks marked A and C to the right of the lobby area and down the hall. As I left, I noticed the valet parking guy setting up his sign and stand. I was fortunate to find a metered space but didn't have to pay since the meters were not in effect at that time. Given the meter rates in the City these days, you may be better off using this service. Please note that the valet stand is only weekdays as parking is not difficult with meters not enforced weekends. I hope that the staff that cares for my friend are as nice as the physical visage of the hospital.

Anyone considering Lasik vision correction should go see Dr. Holsclaw. Him and his team at Kaiser…read moredo a amazing job. Jannette the lasik vision coordinator is so nice and made sure the process went smooth and easy and guided me on the steps from the beginning to the end. Dr. Holsclaw is a amazing kind surgeon with many, many, many years of experience, who made me feel calm and relaxed towards the entire surgery. Mary his assistant during the surgery was very nice. I knew from the first time that I met Dr. Holsclaw I would trust him in doing a excellent job for my vision correction. It is only the day after my lasik wavefront surgery and my vision is amazing and will continue to get better as time goes on. I cannot thank the entire team at Kaiser vision correction center at Redwood City enough for a wonderful Lasik experience!!!!! Go see them !!! Ivan

Seems like just yesterday I had my surgery but it has already been a month. My surgery was very…read moresuccessful (LASIK- wavefront) because my surgeon's superb and I did my part of the deal (wearing the goggles as instructed and using the eye drops provided). I highly recommend getting LASIK done through Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City with Dr Doug Holsclaw. The procedure is not covered by insurance so you do not need to be a member of KP to get LASIK and also the consultation is free. (Don't be shy to ask if they are offering any specials [May/June was 20% off]) The first day I went there I got my eyes mapped and they checked my prescription (they looked at the thickness of my cornea) and 1 week later I went to get my eyes mapped again (I wore contacts on the first visit so had to stop wearing contacts for about five days to get it rechecked) and did a thorough check up to make sure I am a good candidate. What I liked about KP is I get to meet and talk to the surgeon prior to deciding whether or not I want to get my eyes corrected there. Jenna (coordinator) is really sweet and she sets up all the appointments for mapping (making sure I'm a good candidate), reviewing of the contract prior to surgery (very thorough information is provided on the consultation and appointments thereafter), and also the payment plan. Dr Holsclaw is really nice and gentle; before the procedure he explained what will be done and approximately how long it will take, then during the procedure he explained to me again (eg. I am going to put clips in your eye now, we are going to cut the cornea flap, etc) I have sensitive eyes and I felt a burning sensation and was tearing after the surgery for about 3 hours then I took a 3 hour nap (total 6 hrs) when I woke up it was AMAZING because I could see everything clearly already. Also, my eyes were not red nor was it swollen. The price of LASIK done in KP is comparable to other places and all the follow up appointments are included. I went to 3 appointments prior to surgery (consultation, thorough checkup, signing the contract), then the surgery, then post operation appointment the day after, then 1 week appointment and then 1 month appointment. Jenna will call me for my 3 month appointment and I will go again for my 1 year checkup. They want to see their patients to make sure it's healing correctly and vision is steady. My friend already went to her consultation at Kaiser after hearing about my experience and wants to do LASIK too.

This rating is for the attention and care given to me in the outpatient procedure floor department…read moreof the Marshall medical building (part of Kaiser Permanente), which fitted an urgent appointment in a manner that logistically worked with my hospital stay next door. There are various departments in this medical office building, and I am simply contributing my experience in Ambulatory Procedures & Surgery. And I would be giving ten stars if possible to the registered nurse who helped me stay calm and not freak out too much during my procedure, a cervical epidural steroid injection. That basically is when the doctor uses a special machine to scan view in real time live, exactly where in the spinal area to inject anti-inflammatory medicine, and everything has to be precise as you can imagine. Yup this was a time of extreme pain and stress and anxiety, and thank heavens, Mister Kelly the professional confident good-natured good-humour nurse, was there to ease me into and through the entire process. Sure, two other staffers were checking me in, but he was the one working alongside the M.D. who did the actual injection into my herniated neck disc area, all of which had been causing pain for most of the year, and that then led to worse problems, then due to a sucky set of circumstances and accident.. landed me at Kaiser. Bottom line: Kelly was a godsend. I appreciate him staying with me after hours, when I was waiting for a ride that was booked for me, but they were having trouble figuring out how to get in the building and collect me. It got figured out finally of course. The steroid injection I received at Marshall medical office sadly didn't clear all my issues and discomfort, but my expectations were set so that I knew it did what it essentially was supposed to and maybe that's all it can do. Now I need to consult my docs. Okay, TMI. Meanwhile, if you ever find yourself at this Kaiser location in ambulatory surgery -- and I hope you never have to -- you're in excellent hands with Kelly the R.N. Thank you Kelly, from the bottom of my heart and neck and lousy messed up cervical disc(s).

The Marshall Medical Office Building was opened in April 2021, and is part of the Kaiser Redwood…read moreCity (RWC) Campus. There's not much I can say bad about this place. It's brand new, and it'll take time to learn about all it has to offer. For now, I know it has a multi-level parking complex. It's basic depts include: Lab, Pharmacy, and X-Ray. The entrance is actually on Thrive Drive, not Maple St. This building is located at Maple x Marshall, adjacent to the Kaiser RWC Hospital.

Angela was amazing; one of those rare health care providers who actually listened to my concerns &…read morethen addressed each one in detail. I felt like she really cared, & she made helpful, sensitive recommendations. She then followed up with me, a week later, just to check in and see how I was doing! She is a rare gem. Highly recommend!

I initially signed up for a doctor belonging to the same group as Angela Powlen PA, who had 20+…read morepositive reviews- unfortunately due to his high reviews and popularity he had no time to take on a new patient. I was then asked if I would be willing to see his PA Angela Powlen. I am so happy things worked out this way!!! First... The front desk people are very friendly and helpful. The office setting clean, calming and organized- easily accessible using BART or Muni. Angela Powlen has amazing warm energy I instantly felt a comfortable trusting rapport with her and she was incredibly helpful. So helpful I made an appointment with her for something I have been avoiding and dreading for many years. For the first time in a decade of HMO I'm both happy and confident with my Primary Care Provider!

Very nice facility. All the staff were so helpful and kind. It's nice to have the grassy hill out…read morefront for the kids to run off their energy. Also the food at the cafeteria is pretty good.

The Children's Lobby Guest Services has an adorable decoration that has caught the attention of…read moremany, including myself. Another person who checked in at the lobby to obtain a visitor pass and wristband also complimented the decoration, finding it both nice and cute.