Dr Verlenden renewed my faith in the Healthcare system. I had to have my gallbladder removed. It…read morewas more inflamed than usual, but he managed to remove it with as little trauma as possible. He listened to my post surgery concerns & gave me valuable insight. I feel very lucky to have had him as my surgeon.

What do you say about a Doctor who has saved your life? Its very hard to begin. Dr. Shiffman became…read moremy oncologist when I was diagnoised with Stage IV Colon Cancer in 1999. We have alot of history as today, I am going on my 12th year of being Cancer Free. In the very beginning of my treatment, Dr. Shiffman wanted to go outside of the box, get other oncologists opinions, anything that it would take because my prognois was prettty bad...a few months at the most. From the very first appointment he had me...his warmth was genuine and his determination was strong. I could call the office at anytime of the day with questions...he has a fabulous staff and I get an answer pronto from either the Doctor himself or one of his assistants. Dr, Shiffman held my hand during some very difficult times and decisions. While an Oncologists has to have one of the hardest jobs in the field of medicine, he always greets you with warmth and a generous hug and you, and during that visit, however long it takes, he is all yours 110%. Thank you Dr. Shiffman for all that you have done for me and so many on the Monterey Peninsula fighting this thing called Cancer.

Dr. Shiffman's approach with his patients is one of compassion and sensitivity, not often found in…read morethe medical field. He did a great job listening and clarifying throughout my appointment.

Great doctor who specializes in Alzheimer's, dementia, and geriatric medicine. He is currently…read moreaccepting new patients age 65+ and accepts all insurance except for Medical or Central Coast Alliance. He is also licensed in aesthetic medicine and half of the office is called Amor Spa, where he does ultrasound body contouring, botox, lip injections, skin tightening, wrinkle/hair removal, laser treatments, etc!! Call for an appointment first!

Stay away from this doctor! She's dangerous. This doctor prescribed two drugs for me that are…read moredangerous to take together. She said they were fine. Her English is also really poor and she has a haughty attitude considering her lack of ability to communicate.

I've been Dr. Saito for 12 years since she was with a clinic in Monterey. I've followed her to…read moreMontage Clinic in Carmel. Dr. Saito has shown her caring and thorough diagnosis to me, her patient. I was very impressed when I receive Dr. Saito's letter explaining about my health when she first transferred to work with the Montage in Carmel because the clinic has very limited a period of times to see a patient. Dr. Saito has always tried to do her very thorough diagnosis work for her patients disregarding the very limited time policy of the clinic.

I just read in the "Monterey Herald" that Bergstrom is out of prison. I assume that the revocation…read moreof his medical license was "for life" but just in case Bergstrom is ever allowed to practice medicine again, I'm posting this quote from the January 25, 2013 "Monterey County Herald" "Immediately after the conviction, Bergstrom gave up his medical license in California...just as California's Medical Board took steps to revoke his license because of the case." "The board cited several additional reasons for the revocation based on audio recordings of Bergstrom, including jailhouse phone calls that indicated he was practicing medicine while in Monterey County Jail." "According to court records, Bergstrom once inadvertently left a dictation machine running in his office that recorded him offering to sell cocaine or trade it for sex. He admitted at trial that he traded prescription drugs for cocaine." At one point, Bergstrom was my elderly parents' doctor. Bergstrom did not have the patience to care for geriatric patients. Bergstrom may have been good with tall, thin, young, leggy blonde gals BUT I cannot recommend him for senior citizens.

Called to schedule a physical, bloodwork already done for appt that was scheduled. I received a…read morecall the day before, cancelling my appointment and that I can't be seen because I was a new patient and his isn't taking new patients.he is now "concierge". I have been a patient for 25 years, hadn't had a physical for two years and that's what I've got. Unbelievable.

In all of my 70+ years, Craig Geiler MD is undoubtedly the best medical professional I have…read moreexperienced! He is extremely knowledgeable, sensitive, patient, a good listener, and just a good guy!! I am extremely relieved to know that Dr Geiler will be quarterbacking my future medical care. Jeff H

Don't go here, this person does not take an interest in your condition, works on assumptions about…read moreyou. On top of that, wants you to pay cash or check, doesn't take credit card.

I should have believed the other bad reviews on this website. Just a terrible doctor. I went in…read morelast minute because I needed an appointment with a primary care doctor and she had a last minute opening (no wonder). There was absolutely no other patients in her office the whole time I was there. Just her nurse. Dr. Park is judgmental and confrontational. She's anti-alcohol (even moderate wine consumption) and anti caffeine. She has a holier than thou attitude. She's also very old-school, traditional. Doesn't sound like she stays up to date on the latest medical research. You couldn't pay me to keep seeing this doctor. She was overbearing and so I told her at the end of the visit that I did not want her as a doctor and that I didn't want her communicating with my other doctors. The next day my other doctor contacted me and let me know she contacted him after I told her not to. He agrees we need a different doctor too. I don't think Dr. Park understands patient privacy rights.

I went into his office for an annual check up. As Dr.Tapson was looking at my chart he mentioned I…read morehadn't had a mammogram for a couple of years.. I am 86 and didn't think I really had a chance to have any breast problems. But went to the Breast Center and had a mammogram and a lump was discovered. Biopsied and malignant. Because the lump was small and discovered early, I didn't need Chemo, just radiation. I had that for 5 days and was done. I credit Dr.Tapson for getting me to early treatment and removal of the malignant lump, I owe him my life. Thank you forever.

I called to find out if Dr. Tapson was accepting new patients and if he takes Medicare. The…read morereceptionist told me his policy of receiving payment from the patient upfront and then they bill Medicare, and then Medicare bills the patients supplemental. I have never heard of this, but I wanted to understand. I asked questions, asked for clarification, tried to get numbers to go with the protocol. Probably was on the phone less than 5 minutes. The receptionist became irritated and said OMG not under her breath. I feel that was unkind and uncalled for.