Dr. Chang performed a laproscopic appendectomy on me in September 2019. The surgery was a total…read moresuccess (no complications) and I was able to fly internationally just four days afterward. I spoke with him before the surgery so we could discuss next steps, and he had a great bedside manner and he put me at ease. One thing Dr. Chang didn't tell me he was going to do, but I thought was very kind of him, was that he placed the largest of the three incisions very low and center on my abdomen. This allows me to hide the largest scar under my bikini line. Obviously a major surgery like this will scar, so I'm very glad Dr. Chang performed the operation in the way he did, as I suspect it would have been faster for him to just put the main incision closer to the appendix. 10/10 would recommend Dr. Chang for life saving surgeries again

Dr. Chang is by far the greatest doctor I have ever met. Not just greatest surgeon. Greatest…read more*doctor*. Never before have I seen any doctor care so much and so genuinely about his patients -- and believe me, between having cancer (Hodgkin's disease: surgery, chemo, and radiation) and Achalasia, I've seen dozens. Dr. Chang always goes the extra mile. He gives out his direct contact information (office, cell, home, email). He explains everything and thoroughly answers all of your questions. He expedites. He cuts red tape. He's incredibly knowledgeable without even the slightest hint of ego. He's honest, helpful, skilled, and selfless. He is totally on your side (and not just for cute girls either -- as you can see, I am not one). I can't tell you the number of doctors I've met that exhibit at least 2 or 3 of the following unhelpful attributes: aloof/distant, egotistical, sloppy/forgetful, stubborn, and downright incorrect. Dr. Chang has NONE of these. In fact, there is seriously not a single thing I can think of that is wrong with him AT ALL, and I'm a highly critical person. It sounds too good to be true, but he is truly everything you could ever wish for in a doctor. I met Dr. Chang a few years ago when I needed a Heller Myotomy. He had never done one before which made me a little nervous, but once I learned he was very experienced with laparoscopic surgeries in that general esophagus/stomach area in general, I was ok. The surgery went perfectly. There was a bit of follow-up shortly afterwards: tests needed to be done and I had a lot of questions. When I told him there was a part of a lab test that I really hated, he actually showed up at my lab appointment and told the lab guys to stop once he had what he needed. Years later, he hasn't changed a wink. I moved to southern CA and got a new job that didn't offer Kaiser, so I had to switch and my Kaiser membership expired. Recently, I needed a refill on the prescription he had originally written, and after I left a message with his receptionist, he personally called me up, left a voicemail with his direct #, and when I called back he confirmed everything I needed and even offered to call in the rx to the non-kaiser pharmacy directly!! I said I didn't have that # handy because I thought he was restricted to sending prescriptions to Kaiser-only pharmacies, so he said to just email him with the info of the pharmacy of my choice, and gave me his email address. He not only called it in, but sent me emails before and after to keep me posted on the status. If you ever find yourself in the fortunate position of having Dr. Chang as an option, OMG CHOOSE HIM!!! The prospect of regret is just unthinkable. Thank you, Dr. Chang. May a million doctors be molded in your image! =)

I had my first appointment with Dr. Guttas yesterday. I drove well out of my way to see him after…read morehe came highly recommended by a distinguished physician who's helping me address the realities of getting older. I will tell you this--aging is not for the faint of heart. Staying well takes intention, effort, and the right guidance. Dr. Guttas is a gift--his time, his insight, his perspective. Don't waste it. My life will never be the same after this visit, and that is a good thing. Together with my other physician, he's helping me work toward turning the clock back 15-20 years. What struck me most was how quickly he understood me. Within minutes of asking a few thoughtful questions, he had a clear read on my personality and what drives me. I kept thinking I needed to explain myself, but he was already several steps ahead. With more than 25 years of experience as a cardiologist, his ability to observe and understand a patient so quickly is remarkable. That kind of attentiveness--and a commitment to treating the whole person rather than just the chart--is rare these days. Modern medicine and pharmacology are helpful tools, but be prepared: you'll need to face some hard truths. Real change requires honesty, lifestyle adjustments, and the willingness to put in the work. Otherwise, you're wasting both his time and your own. The good news is that Dr. Guttas offers practical guidance that anyone can follow if they're willing to trade bad habits for better ones. Medications can play an important role, but they work best alongside those changes. And be sure to read his handouts. They're filled with thoughtful advice that is humble, often humorous, and clearly written from the heart. After just one visit, I feel confident placing my heart and my health in his hands.

My husband and I have been going to Doctor Guttas for a little over three years. We both have high…read morecholesterol and are on medication, but he goes above and beyond. Dr. Guttas has given us a number of handouts that he has personally written, very practical easy to follow advice. He talks a lot about diet, exercise, and managing stress. He's always spends a lot of time with us and ask us if we have any other questions. He is really unhurried, focused, and caring we will be going to him for the rest of our lives!

Doctor doesn't respect patients' time. After half an hour waiting, I was told I need to wait…read moreanother half an hour. If he wants to take a lot of time with patients that's great, but he needs to budget extra time between patients for that. Otherwise he's clearly demonstrating a lack of care for other patients who are waiting over an hour. Find a doctor that respects your time.

Dr Hinrichs stepped in on short notice (i wasn't even his patient) , treating my serious postop…read morecomplications right in his offfice. This avoided a second, risky surgery. When other doctors heard how he had treated me (without surgery), they were amazed, He then arranged my admission to hospital, coordinating the different medical teams to ensure my recovery. His is a wonderful doctor: resourceful, patient, compassionate. And a very nice person.

I've been a patient of Dr. Shafaie for two decades, and he is truly one of the best. He is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and experienced, yet remains remarkably humble. I feel truly blessed to have found such a dedicated primary care doctor. The medical team at this facility provides a consistently high standard of attention and care.

Came across this doctor while looking for a PCP after my doctor's moved to Hawaii, the nightmare…read more20+ years ago came back again. He was still at Redwood Shores office when I went see him after falling from a bike with my knees hit the ground hard. There was a particular area on the knee that was hit by a small rock on the ground and never recovered, I went to see this doctor for that more than once. The last time, he asked me to kneel on the hard cold ground, saying that it's okay if you could do that. That's the last time I saw him. Torturing his patient to hide his inability to help is horrible! After these many years I still remember his "young" face. I wish I could give him zero star.

Se have been having difficulty getting my father evaluated for dementia. in the last few weeks he…read morehas been sent to Mill Peninsula Hospital in Millbrae, Ca. by ambulance. He is a Kaiser member but the ambulance is told to go to MPHS. I can't tell you how upsetting, frustrated and sad I am that my father is refusing care and not letting me help. My last hope was Dr. Murakami from the ER that had seen my father twice come in for a 5150 (psych) called by Police each time. Dr. Murakami brought us in the waiting hall and told us he had been working with Kaiser all day and even had the private line. He advised us Kaiser was willing to PAY for his stay at Mill Pen. His plan was to get him admitted and have him evaluate. He said most likely Dementia however the family needs 2 doctors to evaluate and confirm before we can pit him in a Memory Care facility. Dr told us to wait in the waiting room while he worked on making this happen. Hours went by and we kept asking to speak with him or the nurse or even last resort Erica the Social Worker. Nothing happened. we had been waiting from 3:45pm until 9pm when we were finally told my dad was going to be discharged and Dr. Murakami left for the night. He never came back to talk to us. Finally before leaving we spoke with his nurse who was just horrible. Erica the social worker just happened to call bapick AFTER we had already left claiming she was on a break. Next morning went back with my brother asked to speak with Dr. Murakam, but instead some guy came out with my Dad who is very upset with me from the Dementia and said he is discharged. Dr. never came out to speak with us OR provide any discharge documention. Unfortunately we have to get Adult Protective Services involved as a last hope since nobody cares about an 83 yr old man who is wondering around, driving and scaring the neighbors with his aggression AND has a 3 day notice cause he forgot to pay his rent for the first time in 10 years. Its obviously not an urgent matter until he kills or hurts himself or someone else, then maybe Kaiser and MPHS will say I should have done more.

Dr. Murakami was professional, friendly, and thorough. A visit to the Emergency Room is always…read morestressful, in part because you don't know what physicians and other medical staff you will get. However, Dr. Murakami immediately put us at ease even during a difficult time, and checked in several times to see how things were going. Unfortunately, we've had a couple of visits to the Sutter Health/PAMF Burlingame ER in the last few years (accident prone, anyone...?), and have, on the whole, found the staff there to be competent and empathetic.

Dr. Hughes is hands down the best sports medicine doctor I've ever worked with. Over the years he's…read morehelped me through multiple injuries -- from knee surgery to stem cell and platelet-rich plasma treatments -- always with precision, skill, and a clear focus on long-term recovery. He has an exceptional ability to pinpoint issues, explain treatment options in plain language, and tailor care for the best possible outcome. You always feel like you're in capable hands, whether it's a complex procedure or ongoing rehab. If you need a sports medicine specialist who combines top-tier expertise with genuine care for his patients, Dr. Hughes is the one you want in your corner.

This business is still threatening me. This is not okay at all - but folks please take note: this…read moreis really bad customer service. Just because someone tells their experience and it's not a glowing review doesn't mean you should get threatened and harassed now by the owner to remove reviews.

My former spouse saw Dr. Toig when we were expecting our first child in 2008. At that time Dr.Toig…read morebegan prescribing her oxycontin during her pregnancy. After her pregnancy she eventually entered an inpatient addiction treatment program, where the MD stated that the ramp of opiates Dr. Toig had prescribed would have created an addiction in anyone and it was as if it was intentional. I then discovered a friend of mine had also seen Dr. Toig, and I will relay the facts of her encounter. Dr. Toig had performed a surgery to improve her fertility but erroneously left gauze inside of her, unfortunately rendering her infertile. Dr. Toig's office promised to somehow make this right, but was slow to act until they ceased corresponding entirely. My friend and her husband then decided to pursue a malpractice suit but legal counsel advised them that the statute of limitations had passed, coincident with when Dr. Toig's office stopped corresponding. I'm giving a 1-star review because my experiences were about as bad as can be.

I saw Dr. Toig when I lived in Redwood City. He was my OB & general practitioner…read more I found him to be efficient, quite entertaining with his humorous attitude, and I was completely comfortable with him. I saw him twice, and both visits I left satisfied. I do recall having a difficult time cancelling an appointment, but other than that, I found everyone pleasant at his office, including his nurse or medical assistant.

Dr Khan was great when he did my back surgery in 2009. He has performed my knee surgery 2025 and…read moredid a good job. Now I do not trust that he is for my health and on my side. Concerning my continued back pain he has nothing to do with helping me solve it. He and I were previously on track to have another back surgery, however once insurance denied it he was no longer here to help me. His alliance was with the insurance company and I live in constant pain.

Dr. Khan did a partial discectomy on my L4 -L5 spine in 2001. He reasoned that I was a young,…read moreactive person and to do a fusion would limit flexibility. He told me he hoped it would last about 10 years, at which time he expected I'd need another surgery with potentially newer technology. Well, I never needed repeat surgery and during these 24 years I've been able to ski, hike, sail, travel and have a pain-free life. His work far exceeded my expectations. Now my back is starting to hurt again and if I end up needing surgery Nomi will be my first choice. Not only is he a great surgeon but he's also a nice man. Seeing the negative reviews I wonder if there's another Dr. Khan in the area, because we can't be talking about the same person.