I found Dr Parham through the contra costa county health listing as highly recommended for the past…read more7/8 years. I have been struggling with ptsd, depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, alcoholism and addiction. He recommended me to go to AA and rehab. He also got me a c pap machine for my sleep apnea due to me being 270 lbs, I used to be 190 until I fell into everything. He helped me through the many years, I have been sober for almost 6 years, I am back down to 190 lbs and no longer use the cpap. And, yes, none of my problems will go away, there is no cure, but he has helped me learn to control them. No more suicidal thoughts, even after attempting 3x. Still sober, and after today's appointment he told me I have come a long way, and I agree, I was a mess back then. I highly recommend Dr Parham. He pushed me to get myself better and I have. Thank you so much!

Very good Doctor get you into in a timely manner, calls and Checks up on you. I highly recommend…read morethem

My mom is in her 80s and was seen at John Muir for memory issues. What I want to say very clearly:…read more A person with memory issues does NOT REMEMBER that they can't remember. I went with her and very clearly stated all of the issues in front of both my Mom and Donna S. Donna S suggested that her other doctors consider prescribing Donepezil - for memory issues and an amyloid blood test. However, when she went to Sherille Sevilla and Maridez Jenkins she does not remember all that was discussed and agreed. She tells them all that she was tired when she did the 3 hour assessment and it was not valid. I don't know why the doctors don't coordinate more and understand the report and all the notes. It is very clear from both the assessment and my statements to them that she has severe short term memory issues. The fact that instead of using the assessment and my very specific details they listen to her when she says that she is fine (because she does not remember anything) is just ridiculous. My understanding is that many of the prescriptions for memory only stop the progress. This means taking them sooner is better. This is not the first signs of memory issues for her at all. This has been ongoing and I finally had hope that doctors would help her and start addressing the issues. But they COMPLETELY FAILED us. Now I don't know what to do. She thinks everything is fine and it is truly terrible and sad. She was a college professor and incredibly smart. And her decline is awful - but made SO MUCH WORSE by doctors who do not coordinate and do not listen.

I was a patient here for several years for severe migraine management. A year ago I experienced a…read moresevere concussion on top of this, and my care was ignored. Every few months, I would report crippling symptoms but was told they'd clean up on their own. Once I got a second opinion, it turned out a year of alternative treatments would have been available elsewhere. Even my migraine treatments were adjusted, and things are much better now. I felt like my neurologist didn't take more than 5-10 min with me here or get to know me at EB Neurology, but this was just my personal experience.

Thank you to Dr. Merkow, PA Taylor, and the entire East Bay Brain & Spine team for your outstanding…read morecare and expertise. Learning I needed a neurosurgeon was one of the most frightening moments of my life. But from the very first consultation, Dr. Merkow's clarity, compassion, and confidence assured me I was in the right hands. He carefully explained my diagnosis and treatment plan, and I immediately knew he was the surgeon I could trust. I'm forever grateful --for this team, for this journey, and for saving my life. Thank you.

After 10+ years of daily difficulty in standing/walking/back pain i had little hope of getting my…read morelife back. I was pretty sure no one could fix me. Dr. Merkow and the East Bay Spine & Brain Institute said they would help. And they did! Thank you Dr. Merkow. If you've been dealing with back pain, i highly recommend you call right now for an appointment.

De. decant is very great. I have had balance issues for the last couple years. He checked my…read morereflexes, my motor senses, and more. He made extensive notes and listened to my symptoms. The office staff was friendly to me and everyone definitely made the experience worth everything!

It is standard practice in any medical office for staff to identify themselves when answering the…read morephone. Many of us need to document who we spoke with, and providing one's name is as basic as confirming any element of communication. When I called this office and politely asked the MA for their name, I was met with attitude and a snarky "How may I help you?" simply for asking a basic question - he tone and unprofessionalism were what stood out. Upon further review, this doesn't appear to be an isolated incident--this type of attitude seems to be commonplace at this office. If multiple staff are responding this way, it suggests a larger issue with office stress levels, training, and customer service. Patients and caregivers deserve courtesy, transparency, and respect, not pushback for asking standard, reasonable questions.

I'm 56 yrs old and very active. My first surgery was in 2009 for my shoulder, impingement. I…read morerecovered 100% and eleven years later I have absolutely no pain or discomfort and I have full strength and mobility. March of this year my right distal bicep tendon tore completely off my bone. It was during the beginning of the quarantine so I was really nervous about having surgery but this type of injury needs to have surgery as soon as possible otherwise your arm will be disabled the rest of your life. I have Kaiser and was very disappointed in ther response to my injury and told me surgery would probably be weeks out. So I contacted Dr. Laura Timmerman and she told me to immediately visit her office after ordering an MRI. Despite the quarantine and obstacles in her way to quickly do an operation, she prevailed and within 72 hours of my injury she operated on my arm at the Sequoia Surgery Center which was magnificent. It's now been two months and although still painful I'm able to start arm curls again and have about 90% mobility of my arm. I expect a full recovery in no time. So if you want the BEST surgeon in the world Dr. Laura Timmerman is the one for you or your kid. Thank you Dr. Timmerman for your outstanding care, precision surgery and fixing my body so I'm back to my full potential again!

I had rotator cuff surgery performed by Dr. Timmerman a week ago. From what I understand, the tear…read morewas fairly substantial, and it was not automatic that surgery would be able to repair it. Also, from what I understand, including the pictures she showed me, she was successful in reattaching it. Without being an expert on these things, it still seems to me that Dr. Timmerman is an experienced and skilled surgeon. That, of course, is by far and away the most important thing in looking for a surgeon. The reason I am not giving her an unreserved five star rating is the following: In our postoperative visit one week after the surgery, I felt Dr. Timmerman was very rushed. She showed me pictures of the shoulder and the surgery, which I appreciated, but kind of rushed through her explanation of what the pictures represent. As somebody who has zero knowledge or understanding of such things, I really did not understand it all and did not feel comfortable to ask her to repeat her explanations. Nor did she really take time to just sit down and say, "OK, how are you feeling? How is everything ?" I did not come away feeling clear on what I can and cannot do during the entire three months of my recovery period, nor on what the prognosis is for a fairly full recovery of the use of my shoulder.The whole appointment was maybe five minutes and I was asking her questions as she literally had 1 foot out the door of the room. Now I understand that doctors can be very busy, but I really do feel like they have to make time to create an atmosphere in which a patient can feel comfortable asking questions. After all, the recovery period is important. I am not sure how to say this: I appreciate the experience and apparent skill that Dr. Timmerman brings to the table. But as just some older guy who just wants to live out his remaining years being comfortable, active, and as productive as he can, I have to wonder if in the field of sports medicine us older people are sufficiently recognized for who we are.

I cannot thank Dr. Selina Shah enough for the incredible care she has provided to my mother. My mom…read morehas suffered from chronic knee pain for decades, and we had almost given up hope of her ever finding relief. We came to Dr. Shah for Hyaluronic Acid injections, and the results exceeded our wildest expectations. After decades of dealing with pain in both knees, my mom is finally pain-free. Dr. Shah was not only highly skilled and professional but also incredibly compassionate. She took the time to explain the procedure and made sure my mom was comfortable throughout. The difference is night and day--my mom is now walking without pain for the first time in many years. If you are looking for an doctor who truly cares and delivers results, look no further than Dr. Shah. I also want to extend a huge thank you to Michael, Hazel and the entire staff for being so warm, welcoming, and efficient during our visits. From the front desk to the medical assistants, the entire team made my mom feel comfortable and cared for from the moment we walked in.

I remain jealous of others who got the 5-star treatment. Did I just see her on a bad day? I really…read morereally wanted to try regenerative medicine. I tend to get a lot of orthopedic injuries. I'd love to try it for my frozen shoulder, my torn hip labrum, etc. I was also deeply interested in diagnostic ultrasound. Hopefully I can find another provider in the area.

I've been trying to get ahold of their office for months as my insurance says they are taking new…read morepatients. After 5 messages over 4 months I haven't once received a call back. Not to mention the 8 or so calls where I didn't leave a message. It's odd that no one ever picks up the phone. I'm over it. Imagine if you had a medical emergency and this is how they conduct business.

After Gayle and I got hitched, I started to look for a Primary Care Physician on the Walnut Creek…read moreside of the Caldecott Tunnel. I had the same MD from the Alta Bates Medical Group for years, and that annual appointment was mostly a relaxed update on what was going on with my life (with an age 50 Exam in between). Over here in the WC and like Gayle, I wanted a Doctor who was affiliated with John Muir. And thanks to that list and very positive Yelp reviews, I decided to give Dr. Julia Hohman a try. From the get go, Dr. Hohman has been both collaborative and blunt regarding my state of health. The key messages I received were that my weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol needed improvement, and with a few B Vitamin shots thrown in for good measure. Gayle actually thinks that I'm in great shape, but the soft power of Dr. Hohman got my attention. Since the first appointment, I've dropped 7 pounds, given up donuts in the AM, worked along the edges of other food choices (like burgers and cheese), and have recommitted to my exercise regimen. And despite our honeymoon trip to Portugal, great food in Holland and Louisiana, and various Holiday goodies, things have been going very well (and without a Lipitor or similar prescription). My next appointment is in 6 months and it's still a long way to the top, if I'm going to rock and roll....But under Dr. Hohman's guidance (and despite my love of cheese), I'm cautiously optimistic.

I just had my first visit with Dr. Bhat and I was blown away at the attentiveness, kindness and…read morelevel of care she showed me. I had quite a few worries and she was thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. Incredibly relieved that I found her as a doctor!

My Dr. retired and recomended Dr. Bhat. She would not give me the bio identical hormone cream I had…read morebeen on for years. She prescribed an estrogen patch and now one of my breasts has fibrous tissue. I am no longer on the patch. I have seen Dr Anita a couple of times, now I only talk to a PN and they don't like you coming into office in person just video appointments. I recently had a fall and asked for som pain meds, I was out of town and was told someone would call me. It's been 6 days and no call. I ended up going to Emergency which they should have told me to do if they could not help me. I do no recommend this Giva health, Dr. Anita Bhat, MD that have multiple offices throughout the bay area and just want to get you in their system to make money and prescribe you medications. I am more into natural medicine and nutrition, and common sense! I am in the process of finding a small practice that can help me with my health care needs!