Jill Foley is FANTASTIC. I only wish she were a GP!…read more I went to her for a colposcopy after she was recommended by both of my two favourite healthcare providers at Alameda Family Physicians, Karen Klein and Nancy Shaw. Dr Foley was kind, funny, and compassionate. I was surprised and impressed by the amount of time she spent with me. If I were trying to conceive, or looking for an OB-GYN for a pregnancy, I can hardly imagine someone who would inspire trust in me more.

I strongly recommend avoiding Dr. Vineela Poddatoori. My family's experience with her was…read moreunacceptable and deeply disappointing. From the start, she was dismissive, rushed, and acted as if a C-section was the only solution. She came into our room without even checking the progress of my wife's labor, mentioning she had another emergency, and tried to push for surgery without properly evaluating the situation. When my wife was in serious pain during contractions, instead of supporting her, Dr. Poddatoori suggested lowering the epidural dose, which was shocking and completely insensitive. Even some of the nurses quietly mentioned to us that they have heard many complaints about her from other patients, which only confirmed what we were experiencing. Thankfully, I made the wise decision to request another provider's opinion. That doctor immediately reassured us that a C-section was not needed and allowed labor to continue naturally. My wife was able to deliver normally, proving how unnecessary Dr. Poddatoori's pressure for surgery was. No one should have to go through that kind of careless, rushed, and insensitive care -- especially during childbirth. For the safety and peace of mind of other families, I would strongly advise looking for another physician.

I wonder how many people have been traumatized by this doctor. It's been over 8 years since my…read moredelivery with her, and I'm finally ready to tell my story... From the moment she walked into the room, it was obvious my delivery wasn't progressing fast enough for her. Almost immediately, she recommended that we try to speed up the process. In doing so, I ended up with a botched vacuum extraction which led to an emergency c-section. I won't go into the gory details, but she nearly killed my child and injured me in the process as well (not to mention the mental trauma). She tried to blame nurses and all other staff for issues when in actuality, it was her poor decision-making and wrongdoing. Her lack of compassion is unbelievable, and she is the most unaccountable doctor I have ever met. She didn't stop by at all in the days following (probably because she knew she had f&$/*d up), but she had the nerve to call and check on my "daughter" and I about a week later when we were finally released home (note - I gave birth to a boy). She does not listen to her patients. She belittles them and acts like a know-it-all, and that getting things done at her speed is the only thing that matters. I'm sure she is fine if you have a quick delivery; however, if you're experiencing any sort of delay, she will make sure to cut you open to expedite the process. I'm honestly curious how many c-sections she has forced upon her patients and how many could have actually been prevented had she shown a bit of compassion and/or patience. I had an amazingly easy pregnancy and saw so many wonderful doctors along the way, and this doctor single-handedly ruined what was supposed to be one of the best experiences in my lifetime. Unfortunately for me (and it appears quite a few others), we are left with terrible memories and both physical and emotional scars.

Brian is a master of his craft. He's been practicing for decades and has been teaching students in…read morehis field for many years as well. His treatments are insightful, powerful, and effective. He is especially adept as an herbalist, and I have benefitted greatly from his herbal formulas. If you are looking for a local acupuncturist and healer, look no further!

Fantastic acupuncturist and herbalist. Unbelievable qualifcations , experience and bedside manner…read more He's the best. I could go on and on.He helped me a lot with many different health issues. I am a TCM practitioner myself and so far, he's the best choice.

Cheri is absolutely amazing. I have been a client for many years. She is very knowledgeable and…read morecaring. Highly recommended!

I've taken a few classes from Cheri and I have been so amazed at her work. Highly recommended!read more

Mia was so kind, gentle, patient, and thoughtful in her approach to treating our five year old son…read more She made the process feel comfortable, safe, and even fun to have 'flags' (needles) placed in his body. We came to Mia because of fluid build up in his ears impacting his hearing/sleeping and after his first treatment with Mia and following her advice (no dairy, increase water consumption based on her careful intake) the puffiness in his face disappeared, he no longer hears whooshing in his ears, and he can hear me! If you or your children have medical issues unresolved by western medicine and you are looking for a remedy, consider visiting Mia for acupuncture.

I initially wrote this on the Moss Acupuncture page before I realized Mia had her own page also. I…read morehave been to see Mia quite a few times, always satisfied. I also went to see her before heading to Mexico on vacation. I, for the entire week prior, had such intense back pain. With two treatments from Mia and some herbs to help my back stop spasming, I was fully good to go for vacation. Mia is extremely understanding and is highly focused on tailoring a solution just for you. She has a very easy way about her and is sure to make you feel at ease as soon as you walk in the door. Huge fan :-)

We'll start with 5 stars, but I swear if my baby doesnt come out totally cute, I am going to dock…read moreat LEAST one, maybe two stars! Judith is a midwife... yes, a midwife. I am not sure what this means, but I am told that it means its a nursey'ish doctory type gal that is way more focused on the actual process of birth than the biological process alone. That is to say she spends more time with you talking about the little things... kicking babies, disability, and so on. Since I have no idea how an ob / gyn works, I dont know if this is true, but one thing is fer sure... I LIKES ME SOME JUDITH! I was sure she'd insist I have a water birth, that I hum melodically 24/7 to soothe me baby, that I - at all costs - avoid the evil and always detrimental epidural. Not so. She has been always reassuring, educating me while listening intently to questions. She's got a lovely demeanor - pragmatic, but also warm and congenial. And I cant help but feel there is wisdom there... and that, I like. If you're planning on having one of them baby things, call this lady. She can help. More to follow! :) Love, Sara

I saw Judith for my prenatal visits and she was helpful and lovely, however major docking of stars…read morebecause she neglected to mention she was on vacation the week of my due date. So when d-day rolled around I had to see another midwife for what I hoped would be my latst checkup. After looking for 30 minutes for a parking spot in the UCSF garage I showed up for my appointment with my blood pressure sky-high. I was told this was not okay and headed over to the hospital to be induced. Bummer! I totally understand every midwife/doctor cannot attend all of their patients births but it would have been nice of her to mention ahead of time how sweetly I'd be taken care of by another one of her colleagues should I have gone into labor on or near my due date. Finally the worst part was that I never saw anyone from her practice before, during or after the birth - all was handled by the UC Residents.

My wife and I went through a (30+K) round at Marin Fertility Center (MFC) without results. We met…read morewith both Dr. Uzelac and Dr. Brotherton. From the beginning the vibe was tense in the office, everyone seemed a bit stressed, even the front desk wasn't very friendly. The kind of tension the comes from the top down to employees (we later heard this is in fact the case). We later learned good friends of ours had also paid high dollars for no results and felt the weird vibe we felt. Dr Brotheron was nice, if I was to bet, she'll move on. We did and got pregnant. We found a clinic with a warm vibe that does much deeper genetic tests and had much better reviews. Reviews matter. Most couples have one shot at this, choose wisely.

MFC was the best decision we've ever made! I have a very challenging case of diminished ovarian…read morereserve and endometriosis, so we knew the journey would be difficult. Initially, we also considered Spring Fertility Center in SF due to many recommendations, but after our first visit with Dr. Joy Brotherton, we felt confident that MFC was the right place for us. Dr. Brotherton treated us as individuals, not just another case or a number for their statistics. She took the time to explain everything about IUI and IVF, enabling us to make informed decisions. Because I was running out of time, we decided to pursue IVF. Throughout the process, the entire team was incredibly supportive. Linda at the front desk, the administrative coordinator Maria (who handled all the insurance matters), and the nurses--Isabel, Ginger, Lia, Jennifer (and others)--were all so sweet and caring. I have very difficult veins to work with, and Isabel was always patient and approached it with a great sense of humor. I only interacted with Dr. Uzelac a few times, but he was kind and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Brotherton was exceptional--she always responded to my emails in less than 24 hours, and she was always open to hear my suggestions on the treatment, it felt like a two way conversation, this rare to find when dealing with doctors. And the clinic answered my calls promptly 95% of the time with immediate and helpful responses. In a long and stressful process like IVF, that level of communication is invaluable. After two egg retrievals, I am now living my miracle--pregnant with my first child. My only suggestion for improvement would be regarding Prya, the first insurance coordinator I interacted with. Unfortunately, she was rude and made me feel like I was a burden. However, after I brought this to the clinic's attention, they reassigned my case to Maria, who was wonderful and handled everything perfectly. Overall, I am so thankful we chose MFC. The entire staff made this journey special and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I would not recommend this nurse to treat or help with anything…read more Horrible bedside manner, does not return calls, as she is "busy seeing patients" I thought I was a patient. Lauren Lockwood was the only practitioner avaiable to see me, as Dr. Senior was busy delivering babies. I saw her regarding a medical termination, and during our visit, I informed her of my 2 misacrriages and how incredibly painful the experience was. I asked for her help with pain management. Well, not only did she fall short on this by underprescribing medication, she also NEVER returned any of my phone calls when I started to experience pain. I called the office starting at 9:30 am, then again at 12:15, notifying the office that I am in uncontrollable pain (since it is the worst during the first 48 hours), and then again at 3pm, in which they insisted they sent the prescriptions to the pharmacy. After going to the pharmacy two times, there were no records of anything being sent, even after the pharmacist told the office NOTHING WAS EVER SENT. It is now 4pm, and my fourth phone call to the office. I have been in excruciating pain all day. NO CALL BACK FROM AN ATTENDING PHYSCIAN OR LAUREN LOCKWOOD! The only person I spoke to all day was the poor receptionist. I have been a long standing patient of Dr. Senior, and have referred multiple patients to her. Let's just say I will no longer be going back. Even though I have a follow up appointment for clearance. There are too many good physicians and NP's out there who would be happy to have new patients, and treat them well. At this point, I would probably get better service at planned parenthood. Your reviewer is 44 yr.old, 2 kids, BSN, 20 years in the medical field.

I recently worked with Lauren at a birth. I am a doula. She was warm, comforting and encouraging…read more While not exactly a home birth experience, it was as hands off as possible, while still in a hospital setting. I highly recommend her if a natural labor in a hospital is your goal. Or even if it's not! Who would't want such a caring provider?