Its been years since Dr. Davern was the rounding doctor when my father was in the hospital. Of all…read morethe doctors, I still remember Dr. Davern to be the most compassionate. We were dealing with end of life and we weren't accepting of it. I can still recall feeling that Dr. Davern cared and understood. He had a gentle approach. His words were simple, straightforward, truthful and not condescending. This sense of compassion was something that few doctors, or any doctor we encountered, was able to meet during this difficult time.

I am so very grateful to have Dr. Davern as my physician. I came here unwillingly as a referral…read moreand really had no idea what to expect. Dr. Davern was very honest and real about my situation. My liver enzymes were extremely high and he told me that I needed to make certain lifestyle changes. I saw Dr. Davern every 6 months and I have to say, the blood work started to change to more "healthier" results. Today, my condition is MUCH BETTER and I really have to thank my lucky stars that I met Dr. Davern. He really is kind, cares about his patients and is honest. Dr. Davern, I credit you for saving my life. THANK YOU!

Dr. Merriman established care with me over twenty-five years ago and he is a tremendous healing…read moreprofessional and a good person in our community. He listens, he observes, he questions, he synthesizes, all the while maintaining a positive, upbeat bedside manner and extending respect to the patient. Dr. Merriman's team of Sutter health professionals is efficient and continue with Dr. Merriman's example of excellence. Sutter Health is a pillar of our community, Dr. Merriman is consistently delivering world-class care to me personally and I am humbled and blessed to be a Sutter patient. Thank you! Keeping it light, I like to think of Dr. Merriman as SF's local version of John Oliver except of the liver. Said with laughter, love and the highest respect.

I've had the privilege of working with Dr. Raphael Merriman over several years, and his care has…read morebeen truly transformational. As a transplant hepatologist at Sutter University of the Pacific Medical Center, he combines world-class medical expertise with exceptional compassion and patience. We don't usually see doctors when we're feeling our best, and during some of my most difficult seasons, Dr. Merriman consistently met me with empathy, clarity, and genuine care. He takes the time to explain complex medical issues in a way that's easy to understand and never makes you feel rushed. His guidance and steady support helped me finally put into practice changes I'd been working toward for years. I'm especially grateful for the option of remote visits, which has allowed me to continue care from Sacramento. Dr. Merriman is the kind of provider every patient hopes for--skilled, thoughtful, and deeply invested in his patients' well-being.

For the last 12+ years Dr. Holt, my hepatologist, has been incredibly kind and attentive. He…read morelistens carefully, answers all my questions concerning my liver transplant done in 2013. He and his staff makes me feel at ease throughout my many office visits. I've never felt more comfortable discussing my health concerns. Highly recommend!

If you are reading this Dr. Holt Whaz up?!? But I don't think he will because he is busy seeing…read morepatients. :0)Dr. Holt has been my hepatolgist for the past year. He first saw me while I was in hospital back in 2023. He is a kind and very knowledgeable doctor who reminds me of " Richie Cunningham of Happy Days". :0) I was very scared while in hospital. I didn't have any hope I was going to be listed for a liver transplant since I was turned down the first time due to my lack of social support. I remember speaking with him many times but sadly I can't remember most of our conversations because I was so sick. My heart remembers the kindness and care he showed me. I am forever thankful and grateful to him. He has inspired me to persevere through my darkest moments. It hasn't been easy and I had alot of self doubt ....but I'm still here. This is what a great doctor and human can do ...shine the light upon you in our darkest time. Thank you Dr. Holt you are "UNBELIEVABLE" as EMF said.I do not mean any disrespect to Dr. Holt but this is how I cope; life is too serious and we need reminders to giggle & smile. That's it ...ok bye. @@*-*@@

I saw Dr. Cooper only once while I was in the liver clinic after my transplant. He is a kind and…read moremeticulous doctor. His calm but firm demeanor was appreciated. Thank you Dr. Cooper for the great care you gave me. I have never forgotten your kindness after all this time.

I have been a patient of Dr. Cooper for 5 years…read more He cured me of Hep C and continues to monitor my liver. He exudes great expertise and concern for the needs of his patients. His care is first rate as is his passion for helping his patients. He brings state-of-the-art care with a great sense of compassion. He enjoys learning about his patients as individuals and I look forward to our conversations. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is the epitome of a great doctor and healer.

FIRST THINGS FIRST... She's the ONLY female kidney surgeon at UCSF, can we give credit when due…read more Amazing! I met Dr Bellingham yesterday at my kidney transplant re-evaluation appointment. I arrived at 1245. I had a series of people I was meeting, 1pm kidney doctor, 145pm social worker, then 3pm Dr Bellingham. When I arrived at 1pm, Jen the RN let me know she was so sorry that the Surgeon got called in to do a transplant. That there might be a wait and she won't be here by 3pm and since we came all the way from Stockton.. I figured we wait. It was kinda surreal and cool to think she's doing a transplant as I meet the rest of the team and wait for her. I met Dr Katznelson in person finally, social worker, got labs done. It was already 315 and Jen said we could walk across the street to Sutter hospital cafeteria or somewhere nearby and get a quick bite.. especially since I had my daughter with me. She was getting hungry. So we decided to walk across the street to a "Mel's Kitchen" which I do not recommend. Service from the owner of manager lady.. super rude. Not worth spending my money! Back to Dr Bellingham! She was just amazing. She arrived, apologized for late arrival.. she didn't get to us til 445pm which was totally okay. I mean she was giving another human another chance at life. I can't complain! Just to hear her talk and see her hands and know one day possibly she'll be the one to put a kidney inside of me was inspiring and overwhelming. She gave me a lot of info and answered all my questions. Overall great visit and doctor! I highly recommend her.

She was my surgeon and did a great job. She has a great bedside manner. Although I really don't…read morewant more surgery in my life I was very pleased to have her as my surgeon.

Overrated After reading all the great reviews was confident that Dr Jennifer Guy would be very…read moreprofessional and clinically accurate. Was soon disappointed when it determined that she mis diagnosed my ailments and ordered me excessive tests that were determined to be unnecessary by another MDDefinite lack of professionalism in her day to day practice on numerous occasions Very obvious the staff is afraid of her and it appears she has a temper. It appear she is going through some personality nal issues that haven't been resolved but definitely have a negative affect on her practice

I am still baffled that this doctor failed to do what should have been due diligence considering my…read moreextensive medical history. If she had bothered to read it, she could have taken the proper steps to diagnose an extremely life-threatening condition that I had. She blithely suggested that we might never know why my liver function tests were abnormal. Never called back with results from a test she ordered. When I finally got a diagnosis thru another doctor, she had the nerve to claim that she had been working behind the scenes on my case. Totally untrue and did not like it that I confronted her about her lack of professionalism.

"Did you ever know you that you're my hero? ...I can fly higher than an eagle .For you are the wind…read more beneath my wings. Thank God for you the wind beneath my wings":0) Dr.Mahanty did my hernia repair surgery recently and you Sir are my hero now and forever.:0) Always a ROCK STAR surgeon and human. I will always be grateful & thankful to you Dr.Mahanty for your kindness and grace you have shown to me. Thank you!!!

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I saw Dr. Wakil right after I was discharged after my liver transplant. I was very scared and felt…read moreoverwhelmed being out of hospital. Sitting in the room nervous; Dr. Wakil came in smiling and beaming at me. He approached me to shake my hand and I could sense the good energy ​emanating from him. He listened and put me at ease. He was able to take away my fear for a bit to let me know I was doing ok. I have never forgotten his generosity and kindness that day. Thank you Dr. Wakil for the great care you gave me .

Hepatology Dr.s are very professional but the desk ladies should be replaced because they put my…read morelife in danger when they told me they would Fax my good results to my Dr. so I could continue my lifesaving meds. After 4 months I was waiting to restart my Rx. My Dr. said they never received my results. The desk ladies lied. I almost died.

Dr. Yimam has a wonderful demeanor about her. She seems to truly care about her patients. She is…read moreknowledgeable and does a great job articulating her wealth of information. I hope this review helps someone on their journey of finding the best gastro care out there!

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Dr Lin is very informed and helpful and also a good communicator and caring person. I used to work…read morew a GI in the same field at Stanford and Dr Lin is so much more helpful, organized and caring too. And she is also more educated in SIBO/IBS than her counterpart at Stanford . So highly recommend her. The main problem is of course getting to work with her on an ongoing basis because she is so busy. The health care system is broken thanks to the insurance companies and lack of planning to accommodate more doctors decades ago so now the system is broken and the management of these so called health care systems care more about money than care.

UPDATE: To my previous review where I said the phone service is horrible and there are reviews on…read moreyelp dating 3 years back with same problem. You (sutter health) wrote me a reply that I should contact you to further discuss. There is nothing more that I want to do for you. You can pick up your own cell phone and call that number. See how difficult it is to reach someone. Leave a voicemail and you will see the problem yourself. If you are getting a colonoscopy here be WARNED! It's ridiculous expensive. They will not give you even a minimum estimate which is ridiculous. Clearly every business has a minimum charge. Here is what their minimum is because my colonoscopy was smooth according to them so they didn't need to charge extra $7600. If any complications, it goes up and who knows how high. I paid 10%, $760. Why??? A beautiful short flight to Mexico where you can take a 3 day vacation and you can have same professional doctors do it for cash without insurance starting $350. I've had 20 colonoscopies in my life. Had them in other countries. I was barely able to understand anything at my arrival because of no food or water. I was given about 10 papers to fill out. WHY? I'm a sutter patient and you have everything. Anything you need, MUST be sent prior either online or in mail. This is what they do in interrogation room, starve people and make them confess to anything they want. In my case, I said I'm not signing this one page that said there was no estimate at all. I told them to run it right now and figure out a minimum. They refused. Said they can't do the procedure. I asked them to pay for my suffering having to deal with them and preparation for the appointment. They had the nerve to laugh. To make things worse they send you to some small clinic on Geary BLVD to get the procedure which isn't equipped in case something goes wrong. So you have to sign a paper for that, and they will transport you to a real hospital. The colonoscopy is without a dye. 7 years ago doctors started using dye because it's a day and night difference. Without dye, some abnormalities can hide and patients would find out in as little as a month later that they have cancer. Always look for a place that uses dye. I wish they told me prior so I would have went elsewhere. They told me to test for covid or I can't go. Covid cases are rising. I asked where do you see this? I'm looking at official website about San Francisco and only 2 people out of 100,000 had to be hospitalized. I got no answer, just something they made up over the phone. Chances of you dying from choking on your own food is higher. I went to the sutter building because they wouldn't let me test at CVS. Nobody wears a mask, except the wrong one for the person doing the screening. Person came to give me an IV had no mask. A nurse at desk no mask. Construction workers walking through without a mask. I have NOTHING good to say about this as I have 30 years of experience. I got diagnosed young. I get colonoscopies sometimes every year. I travel a lot so I get them at other places too. This is a bottom for a place that charges $7600. As I awake, I am told to sit on the chair so I can change clothes. Nurse walks out of the room. What if a patient falls from the chair and hits their head??? no rails on the chair. No restraint. I was fading in and out. Nurse knew that and walked away.