Dr. Clark is in my opinion everything a Family Doctor should be. He is considerate, intelligent, up…read moreto date on new med info, very willing to listen and share info on whatever ailment or problem I have had. He very quickly diagnosed me with a very aggressive cancer and got me going into treatment and to the right Oncology team ASAP! He is our family doctor, and I hope he will be for the forseeable future. He really is a funny, kind man with a boatload of medical knowledge. He explains things to me, and shows me in books, and printouts all the info I could possibly want to know about my various ailments. He CARES! Maybe that is the main difference. His Caring!

First issue is little time allowed for a consultation and time it takes to get an appointment which…read morecan be several month . Then dr Clark can only treat one subject at time and has very little time 15 minutes max . Each consultation feel like you being told how to behave during the consultation and reminded what consultation should be about . Is a physician first role to listen ? . I have dread over the years talking to him and having to go the office . He might be smart I think but his bed manners are pretty bad .Sutter has become worse as time goes and allow very little time . I am thinking about changing system because all the physician I see are always rushed , late and I see the quality going down . Sutter system is all about money and time . I have felt dehumanized over the years . Some great physician have left Sutter for this reason over the years ....

REALLY positive experience with Dr. Culver. I have a long list of medical issues and I was seen by…read moreher since my primary doc was not available. She was on time, got a FULL medical history on me before coming to any conclusions, and the part that made me want to cry-- when she didn't know the answer to something, she admitted it and was willing to do more research! That last part is like music to my ears after being misdiagnosed for years, being brushed off, or told it's just normal female problems. She listened and actually HEARD me instead of just waiting for her turn to speak. I left feeling respected, cared for, and hopeful. She never made me feel like I was a burden for having so many different medical issues at once. I wish more doctors were this compassionate and non-egotistical. It's frustrating enough to deal with all of these maladies-- it takes a one in a million doctor to sort through all of my chart info and somehow ease my frustrations a bit. Dr. Culver, THANK YOU, genuinely, from the bottom of my heart!

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Amy Culver provides personalized,…read morepatient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in Aptos. As a specialist in Family Medicine, Dr. Culver takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Culver is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

LEAVE PAMF / SUTTER HEALTH as soon as you can !!! or you will die…read moreIn the last 5 years its completely ruined after Sutter Health bought it. There care quality and professionals have DETERIORATED badly Doctors are booked out for months and its impossible to even see your own PCP. And God Forbid if you need a specialty doctore, you are doomed. They have hired Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) who are NOT Medical Doctors. You are mostly thrown to the NP or PA who know nothing. They are just bodies to fill appointments. I have been with PAMF for over 10 years and my experience was really good up until 2019 when it was taken over by Sutter Health ! Its run like a business. The CEO is an ACCOUNTANT and other leadership team members are too. They have NO Medical experience therefore its just a number game for them. Because of them I landed in ER with a heart condition. LEAVE PAMF AND JOIN KEISER OR ANY OTHER MEDICAL HEALTH FACILITY WOULD BE BETTER.

Organized and efficient. I showed up for my scheduled blood draw 10 mins prior to check in. Greeted…read moreby a friendly receptionist, they called me at exactly the appointment time. Kristin was a spot of sunshine with a super attitude, when she inserted the needle I did not feel it at all. Altogether spent 15 minutes here and left with a smile.

I called to Salvatore Fratianna's clinic, and the clinic approved that he accepts new patients, so…read moreI scheduled an appointment with him. I had to wait for the appointment for MORE THAN A MONTH because I was a new patient. Obviously, I had no choice but to wait, while during the ridiculous waiting time, my medical issues become more severe, which required medical attention. After waiting for weeks, finally, I had my appointment with him, and I explain my urgent medical issues, and his immediate unexplained response was: "you can go to another doctor if you want". I needed medical assistance, but he tried to "get away" from helping, for some unexplained reason. He continued with his sketchy behavior by saying that: "right now, I don't accept any new patients". I also asked for a note for medical leave, but he responded by: "I don't do that". Due to his suspicious behavior, I got the feeling that Salvatore doesn't say the whole truth, and it seems he's trying to hide something. The fact that he agreed to see me, and once he saw me, he almost immediately changed his version to "I don't accept any new patients", is suspicious. To conclude, Salvatore is playing with people's health, and have no problem to accept patients to meet with him, and then just decide that he doesn't want to treat urgent medical problems after they have waited for OVER A MONTH to see him, and just send them away, knowing it will take a very long time for them to get medical attention with a different doctor. After investigating his background even deeper by reading more reviews about him, his inconsistent behavior seems to be a pattern. Salvatore seems to be untrustworthy. I'm not sure how Aetna allow themselves to continue to work with him. It's probably better for everyone to find a good doctor.

My experience with Dr. Frattiani in the four or five visits that I have had are that he runs a…read morelittle behind because he spends as much time as his patients need for their issues instead of rushing them in and out. He is especially good with bio-identical hormones both for men and women. He is one of the few doctors in this area that will do the Wiley Protocol (same hormonal template as you had when you were young--the one that Suzanne Sommers does) and he knows T.S. Wiley personally. He will also do the HCG Diet. Both of these are extremely effective, but also controversial, so he will do them if you ask for them. I like the fact that he is open minded, keeps up on all of the cutting edge therapies and is holistic instead of being of the drug oriented "standard of practice" mind that most doctors are.

Dr Cahill is an amazing family doctor. She is smart, up to date on research, excellent at…read morelistening, thorough and caring. She has been my primary care physician for more than 10 years, and she has also cared for both of my now adult daughters. She helped both of them immensely, especially my youngest daughter who trusted her enough to confide in her at a time in her life that was very difficult. I will always especially appreciate Dr. Cahill for that.

I feel very fortunate to have Dr Cahill as my primary care doctor. She is excellent in all regards…read more She listens, keeps track of ongoing issues and is proactive in recommending the best lab analytics to come up with your best treatment options.

I never write reviews on YELP especially for doctor's but I can't not write this one…read more I had an appointment with Dr. Andrews on July 17. I had never met him before and I was there to ask for a referral to an ENT doctor. Dr. Andrews was thorough, thoughtful and answered my questions. He went above and beyond when i explained my situation. If there's such a thing as 10 stars, this doc deserves every one of them. I was so impressed that I asked if i could become his patient. Sadly, he is not accepting patients but assured me I would like my new primary care doctor as he was his doctor too. Thank you Dr. Andrews- I am still grateful for your care of someone you had never met before. Your empathy and wonderful bedside manner was so meaningful to me while i navigate this new health challenge. With utmost sincerity. Katie F.

Dr. Andrews is incredibly thorough and patient. He is patient centric and committed to supporting…read moreoverall health and wellness not only addressing symptoms, illness or pain.

I've been seeing Dr. Bannan for four years since I graduated university. After some bad experiences…read moreat the student health center, I was really nervous around doctors. A nice receptionist at the Dignity Health Gynecology clinic recommended Dr. Bannan. For the first time in a long while, I felt that my health concerns and issues were treated fairly. Dr. Bannan cares and is willing to go the extra mile to advocate for her patients. I'm glad to have had her as my doctor. :)

Dr. Massie is wonderful, caring and thorough. She is kind, non-jugemental and has a great sense of…read morehumor. The medical foundation is another story, but Dr. Massie is such a good doctor that I'll continue in her care as long as she remains in practice in Santa Cruz.

Dr. Massie is bright, energetic, engaged. And an alarmist. If you have a slightly abnormal test…read moreresult, and subsequent tests show that it was a blip or anomaly, she will send you to a specialist to find out WHY that one test was abnormal. How about if she finds a mass which you cannot even feel yourself, schedules you for a round of tests the lab says are inappropriate at this point, and all tests turn out negative, no mass revealed,(phew!) but then she says you need to be checked in 3 months in case that "mass" grows? When you mention that there was nothing there, she suggests you should see a specialist/surgeon. (Honest, this happened to me.) Or if you mention a tendency to be "a little manic" in the evening hours, she hops up and begins to suggest psychiatrists in the area and testing for bi-polar disorder. I don't know at this point if she has signed an agreement among the PAMF community to order as many tests as possible, or if she is just over-eager for a juicy diagnosis, but I have lost all faith in her as my physician. I've been jerked around enough, thank you. She's perfect for anyone out there with hypochondria.

After a few primary care doctors at PAMF who didn't appear to really listen or show much personal…read moreinterest or concern, Dr Niebur is a breath of fresh air. He is the best doctor I've seen at PAMF. He takes time to listen, explain, and is very thorough.

Dr. Niebur is the most amazing doctor I have ever experienced. I am 70 years old and have…read moreexperienced my share of doctors. He is a primary care physician who is extremely knowledgeable and caring. He works with me to decide on the most effective care I need. He listens intently and writes informative notes, which are easily understood. I have been able to get appointments with him within 1 or 2 days. I have even gotten appointments for the same day I request one. I can't say enough about the amazing care I receive from this doctor! He is incredible !