I've been going far out of my way to receive care from Dr. Rydfors for many years. A smarter and…read moremore nuanced medical thinker would be hard to find. He is compassionate and actually listens. He has been my OBGYN, Surgeon, and at times PCP. He gives you the time that is needed. And if that means sometimes he's doing the same for others; (or got called away for a high-risk delivery and is running behind), I try to plan my schedule for that. It is always worth it for the luxury of seeing this thoughtful, innovative, brilliant expert.

This has been my doctor forever. Yes he makes you wait. If you don't want to wait be the first…read moreappointment. Great bedside manner, listen to my needs, will have alternative eastern medicine recommendations.etc. If he is your GYN book your appointment a year in advance as the first appointment of the day and you will not have to wait.

Not only does Dr Picco listen, but she also hears you. I've had multiple OBGYN doctors because of…read morethe issues I've had with fibroids, and Dr Picco is hands down the best of the best. She listened, she educated me on my options, and then she let me choose what would be best for me. The offices/hospitals she works out of are also amazing. I had an inpatient surgery and actually enjoyed my three days with them because the staff was truly the best.

Dr. Picco has been my obgyn for 4 years now and she has been nothing short of amazing. I followed…read moreher to her new practice at PAMF as I could not imagine seeing any other doctor. Dr. Picco is professional, personable, intelligent, and highly informed. She has performed laprascopic surgery on me and most recently delivered my baby via c section. In regards to surgery she is the best of the best. She truly cares about what your incisions will look like once they heal. My only complaint is I only get to see her once a year now since I just delivered my baby. I'll miss our monthly/weekly appointments!

I delivered by second baby with Dr.Skalnyi last week and it was once again the most amazing and…read moresmooth birth just like the first! Just like my first, I had no tears once again! Delivery was calm and so easy and she always listens to your needs and do it the best and natural way as possible! She is a master at her job and the BEST in this field ! The GODDESS of all OBs! Thank you Dr. Skalnyi! You are my hero! Thank you for delivering my two healthy babies, I can never thank you enough! My OB MVP for life!

Dr Skalnyi is awesome. She listens to your concerns even when it's not gyn related. I had been…read moredealing with migraines so I asked her a few question and she's always willing to help me and answered any and all questions. She's very thorough and empathetic. She's been my doctor for many years and I hope to have her for many more. The office staff is amazing as well. They are efficient and super friendly.

I first met Dr. Anjie Li through CCRM during one of the hardest chapters of my life while…read morenavigating infertility. What stayed with me most from our very first appointment was the first question she asked me: "Tell me about your journey." In that moment, I felt truly seen and heard for the first time by a doctor. She took the time to understand not only my medical situation, but also the emotional weight behind it. Her compassion and encouragement gave me hope to keep moving forward despite the difficult road ahead. Dr. Li also patiently explained the possible causes, treatment options, and next steps in a way that made me feel informed and supported rather than overwhelmed. After that appointment, I quietly made a promise to myself that if I were ever lucky enough to become pregnant, I wanted her to be the doctor who delivered my baby. After more than a year of fertility treatments, that dream finally came true. I was able to conceive successfully, returned to Dr. Li for my OB care, and in April 2026, she delivered my baby boy. Her kindness, warmth, knowledge, and genuine care for her patients make every appointment feel comforting rather than stressful. I am incredibly grateful that she was part of my journey into motherhood, and I will always appreciate the support and compassion she showed me during such an important chapter of my life. Thank you, Dr. Li! Sissy

The BEST - I've worked with Dr. Joyce, Dr. Szeto and Dr. Spirtos as well as various nursing and…read moresupport staff throughout fertility treatments, pregnancy and post-partem. I cannot recommend this team enough. I owe so much to their care, dedication and expertise!!

Lori A Bluvas is the absolute worst doctor in the world if you are not having a baby…read more But the worst part is that she put things on my official chart that were absolute lies. Malpractice at its best. We will be seeking damages.

I am missing Dr Bluvas! I landed with Dr Bluvas after being diagnosed with full placenta previa. I…read morewas attending SF Birth Center but had to find an OB to perform a c-section. Honestly, this was the best thing to happen because I felt so well cared for with Dr Bluvas. She let my pregnancy progress as much as it could due to my condition. On the day of my C section she had a rockstar team by her side. I'm not sure if everyone is handpicked but they worked amazing together. When it was time she came over and had the most confident look on her face and said, let's do this! Throughout my visits she answered every question, never pressured anything unnecessary, and was SUPER nice. I moved around to 3 clinics and she was by far the kindest person I met with. Her colleague Dr Wang was also amazing. She assisted during my c section and performed the follow visits at the hospital. She sensed me feeling uncomfortable with visitors I had at the time and informed the nurse station to shut down my room For visits early. She was a godsend. I'm now pregnant with my second, and I have since moved so I can't see Dr Bluvas, and I feel it is such a huge loss.

Dr. Gary Hoff delivered my son Antony 30 years ago. Excellent in every way…read more I had a fall at work and was bruised badly all over, when he saw them he ordered me to bed rest for 2 weeks. Horrified I asked..."What about my job" He very sternly replied "What about your baby?" A total of 6 weeks bed rest ensued!

Finding an OB/GYN doctor and team for pregnancy and delivery is definitely like finding a long-term…read morepartner; they're going to be there for some of the most monumental moments in your life and you want to make sure they not only put you first, but also share similar values and priorities. Naturally that means you "date" a number of different providers to make sure you find "the one". Meeting Dr. Hoff for the first time put me immediately at ease. He's funny, makes nerdy references, and is extremely knowledgeable. I appreciated how he made time to thoroughly answer all of my questions, and always used research and data to support his answers. He also delivers about 90-95% of his own patients, and delivers at Sequoia Hospital - both aspects that were very important to me. We knew immediately that we wanted Dr. Hoff to help us through our first pregnancy. And then we met his Nurse Practitioner Kacee. If we loved Dr. Hoff already, Kacee solidified my love for their team and practice. She is full of warmth and reassurance (especially when you've visited the office for the Nth time for another scare), and you really just want to be best friends with her because she's amazing. Their team (the receptionists and the techs) are all wonderful as well. I love that you are treated with respect and kindness, and you feel like you matter to them as a person (not just a patient chart that comes in and out). They remember who I am and my name, and sometimes when I randomly pop in to schedule another visit since I'm already in the neighborhood, I'm greeted by name before they even look up my file. Aside from the team being wonderful human beings, I truly believe I received the most excellent care. We had a few scares, and every time they encouraged me to come in with a better safe than sorry approach, and when it (every time) turned out to be fine, they continued to reassure me that it's better that I came in and they want me to always feel safe and comfortable to visit any time. I do feel awful doing so sometimes because I know they squeeze me in between their already super packed day, but it's another testament to how much they do care about their patients. The entire pregnancy was made smooth because of Dr. Hoff and his incredible team. They helped answer all our questions and assuage all our concerns. I appreciate how they are open-minded, present all the necessary and requested information and will support your choices, whatever you decide. The delivery was a smooth one, and a very enjoyable one if that's even possible! Husband and I were laughing as Dr. Hoff made his usual silly jokes (womb with a view!). We wanted my husband to cut the umbilical cord, and Dr. Hoff even paused the moment and said "wait, the baby's not in the video, let's fix that". It's a small thing, but made a world of a difference to us first time parents, and it meant so much that Dr. Hoff knew how these little gestures go a long way for his patients. We're looking forward to having a few more little ones to add to the pack, and for sure will stay with Dr. Hoff and his team for as long as they'll have us. Thank you for being the best care team we could have asked for and for bringing our little one safely and happily into this world and into our lives.

Was pregnant and wanted to schedule a checkup. She would only see me at 9-10weeks. Was scheduled…read morefor a 1 hour visit. Came in with my husband, as soon as the ultrasound was up we knew something was wrong. She said there was no heartbeat and immediately went into recommending a D&C. Our appointment was 5 Min long. I wanted to take a pill and she strongly rec against that and said it looked like a possible molar pregnancy. I asked her about risks of D&C including scarring and her exact words were "for you? There's no risk of that" We scheduled the D&C and she completed it. At the post op she said everything looked fine and that she herself had had a miscarriage and it's only my first one and it'll be okay. After 6weeks of no period (and regular periods my entire life like clockwork) I reached out to her. She said maybe I have pcos and wanted to put me on progesterone and do additional tests. Everything came back normal and she still wanted to put me on progesterone. After going on that, it did not change anything with my period and she continued to say nothing was wrong with the d&c. Months passed, I kept checking with her and she didn't refer me or recommend anything else. My period continued to not come for 6+ months. I did research myself and went to a specialist Reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist who confirmed that I had scarring from the D&C procedure. She did a procedure to remove scar tissue and my period came back but has been light ever since. The specialist said I have permanent damage from the D&C. I updated Dr Rao about what happened and she never responded even though she had viewed the message. She does not seem to really care about her patients. She also does not seem knowledgeable and is not thorough in her diagnoses, findings, or recommendations. Would not recommend her to anyone

Reluctant to spend any more than 1-2 minutes with the patient. Careless, arrogant and insensitive.read more

June 4, 2026 I have been a patient of Dr. Joyce for over 20…read moreyears, and I truly cannot say enough about the incredible care she has provided throughout every stage of my life. She cared for me through both of my pregnancies and has always been attentive, supportive, and prompt with my appointments--I never had to wait long to see her. As a young mother, I remember falling twice during my first pregnancy, and she reassured me with both compassion and expertise. During that time, when I also struggled with depression, she guided me with care, encouraging me to seek the support I needed and offering comfort every step of the way. About a year after my second child, I developed ovarian cysts. Dr. Joyce performed my surgery and was exceptional in her care--before, during, and after the procedure. She was always clear, thorough, and supportive in her guidance. More recently, two months ago, I discovered a lump in my breast. When I saw Dr. Joyce, she acted immediately, arranging a diagnostic exam and helping to move the process quickly toward a biopsy. When I received the diagnosis of breast cancer, even as she was preparing for retirement, she continued to go above and beyond--explaining what to expect, guiding me through next steps, and most importantly, checking in on how I was feeling. Her compassion and support during this time have meant more to me than words can express. I am truly saddened that I will need to find another OB/GYN, but I wish Dr. Joyce all the very best in this new chapter of her life. Thank you, Dr. Joyce, for being there for me through the years. I will miss you very much

Dr Joyce is amazing! She is a true gem, I am finally getting my hormones balanced. I slept well…read morefor the first time in forever!

Dr. Shin is an exceptional OB, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. As someone who tends to…read moreoverthink, I truly appreciated her calm confidence and ability to make clear, timely decisions. She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and easy to talk to, which made me feel supported throughout my pregnancy. I recently delivered twins, and my experience with her was so positive that I would gladly work with her again for a future pregnancy. I have complete trust in her care and am very grateful to have had her as my doctor.

# They take the liberty of canceling your appointments even without your confirmation!!!…read more If you ever want your doctor's appointment to be canceled, even without your knowledge, then you are in luck, and the Doctor's patient service manager takes all the credit and liberty in doing this. Personally, I don't know the doctor, but I saw really good reviews for her and her team. Thinking that they would all be professional and provide an excellent diagnosis and service, I scheduled an appointment with her by calling Sutter Health's patient care line back in June this year for a UTI/Vaginal discomfort diagnosis. I got very frustrated when they cancelled my appointment today (10/4) for the one I had on (10/6) without even asking for my confirmation. They called me around 11:30 am while I was still in an office meeting, and even before I could hear the voicemail and respond, I got a message on the Sutter Health app saying that my appointment had been cancelled. My husband and I kept calling the Los Altos office from noon to 3 pm to find out why and how they could proceed without my confirmation. We just kept hearing that the manager was still in her "lunch". Only after speaking with patient relations was I able to connect with the relevant person. The staff member (Betty) who spoke informed me that they had the right to cancel my appointment without my consent, and I should be aware of all the conditions related to OB/GYN that Dr. Shin would diagnose. We found these comments to be unprofessional and rude, lacking empathy for me. Additionally, in the reason for cancellation, they mentioned that since I have already established my patient care at another facility within Sutter Health, I should go there instead. This seemed absurd, as I had already scheduled an appointment with the Los Altos center earlier in June. How can a patient be expected to be aware of all this information? Isn't this the duty of a patient relations manager? In the end, the staff sounded a little rude and even said, "I know you have a patient relation number, and if you want to proceed with the grievance, go ahead." This kind of attitude in health care is unacceptable, and it is not fair to cancel a critical appointment without a patient's consent. My right as a patient to reasonable continuity of care, advance notice of appointments, and participation in care decisions was violated. I request that the Sutter Health Patient Care Team investigate this matter so that, in the future, no one can end up in a similar situation.

I delivered my first child with Hoff two years ago and I still reflect on how he made everything…read moresmooth sailing. I reacted in all sorts of weird ways to the medications while I was going through my labor (30 hours); he was basically paged by the hospital staff consistently throughout the time and he was monitoring me throughout. I swear the man doesn't sleep. He checked on me at 11pm at night and then came in for my delivery 9am the next day.. during the time that his private practice is open across the street. Hoff delivers over 90 percent of his own babies--this is what made me choose him. I moved out of the Redwood City area and went to a new doctor which actually made me feel even more inclined to recommend Hoff. First off, I am the type of person who doesn't like to know all the details of procedures. Hoff comes with confidence and tells you all the important stuff and not the stuff that makes your stress level spike. He clearly knows how to handle anxious mothers or women coming in for post-baby procedures. I really like his nurse practitioner Andrea as well. I guess I will be making the shlep to Redwood City whenever I end up having another kid. Thanks Hoff and staff!

I delivered my daughter with Dr. Hoff. He is so great!! Can you imagine that he did all the pelvic…read moreexams on his own for every prenatal visit? He visit me every day after I was accepted into the hospital, explaining every steps towards me and every detail to care for my baby. The delivery process is super smooth. Also strong emotional support over the whole process. Cannot imagine having a better OBGyn!