Highest recommendations for Dr Zare, Megan and staff! Extremely happy with the results…read more I was diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia and started interviewing surgeons from Stanford, Sutter/PAMF, UCSF, and a couple of private doctors as well as checked local media for recommendations. I had read up on what procedures are available / watched the YouTube videos as well as the Doctors webpage so I had some idea of what I was in for. There are set protocols for further analysis of hiatal hernias after the usual endoscopy, esophagram/barium swallow but didn't make sense for my situation and scheduling procedures would have required a few months to get in. Luckily, Dr Zare reviewed the tests and my symptoms and knew what was needed and did not require further tests and was able to schedule me shortly after my first visit. Megan and staff provided fast, competent support and very quickly I was in for my laparoscopic paraesophageal surgery. All the other surgeons were more interested in following the protocol with additional tests that would have not provided any additional benefit (based on published clinical studies). Perhaps if they had reviewed more thoroughly my test results, they may have not warranted the additional motility tests. The surgery went as expected and only a partial toupet was performed that was very much appreciated based on latest surgical result data from my research. It is a painful procedure as incisions are made in the abs etc but appropriate meds made it a lot easier then having a full incision vs robotic. Trust is very important for me, as surgeons have to be able to make decisions in-the-moment and based on my discussions with Dr Zare and Megan, I felt very comfortable that I had made the right choices. Thank you Dr Zare and appreciate your help! I am symptom free and sleeping without worrying about reflux entering my lungs and starting to get back to sports/eating and enjoying life again!

I have had two procedures performed by Dr Zare. Dr Zare and his staff have been great during some…read morechallenging times! Clear communication, easy and flexible scheduling/visits, compassionate and attentive care. No better hands to be in for hernia repair.

I just learned over the last few days regarding horror stories regarding Dr Gutman and I'm crushed…read moreand so very disappointed. One situation was misdiagnosing one of my dearest friends. After dr Gutman's she visited another surgeon for a second opinion which turned out to be accurate and she did not need surgery. The situation which sealed the deal for me to lose all confidence in Dr Gutman was I just learned tonight, through a slip of the tongue, that while in high school my grandson had surgery for a pionoidal cyst. After surgery wound wasn't healing so returned to Dr Gutman who said it would heal just give it time and he was going on vacation. When I heard that I was very very upset even though it happened about three years ago. My daughter, grandson's mom, immediately took him to pediatrician who examined the would and referred them to wound care center. What kind of surgeon can't recognize and diagnose a wet wound that needs immediate attention at wound care. My opinion of Dr Gutman fell to the lowest score and I've lost all respect for him as a surgeon. His vacation was more important than his patient. With this information please do not put your trust and life in the hands of Dr Gutman. Don't mess with a grandma bear when it comes to her grandchildren. Think he's to preoccupied with his bridal gown designer and he's making bad medical decisions.

Posting for elderly father who was misdiagnosed. After two botched surgeries with multiple…read moreinfections and horrible care, we went elsewhere for extensive wound care and painful lengthy healing. Folks need to report negligent care to the board so it doesn't continue.

I saw Dr. Youn about five years ago and had an incredibly negative experience. Now that I have…read morereceived the care I needed from a more caring doctor, I feel it is important to share my experience with Dr. Youn so others can make an informed decision before seeing him. I scheduled my visit to discuss complications following a surgery in another state. Upon meeting Dr. Youn and telling him about this issue, I had my medical records in hand, which he refused to review. When I asked questions about how I can rectify my issue, he claimed he couldn't provide answers because he didn't know my medical history. If a doctor doesn't take the time to review records when offered, how can they provide adequate care? Beyond the lack of professionalism, his bedside manner was shockingly cold. I was met with dismissiveness and impatience, as if my concerns were an inconvenience. The entire interaction was incredibly rushed, with Dr. Youn giving a quick exam and giving little answers, seeming eager to leave the room before I even had time to ask questions and get dressed. Adding to the frustration, there was no patient portal or direct way to communicate with the doctor outside of limited phone hours, which is highly unusual for a medical practice. It's possible that this has changed over the past few years. Shortly after posting my review on Yelp and writing a letter to Dr. Youn, I received a call from him. He did not apologize for his behavior, but he did spend thirty minutes speaking with me. He asked me to read some information to him from my medical history (something he refused to review when I saw him in person), and he gave some insight. I found it convenient for him that he gave me the care I needed after sending him a contentious letter and publishing a public review, rather than providing the care I needed when seeing him for an appointment. So why am I deciding to publish this review now? Accountability is important. Seeing that others have had similar experiences, it is clear that Dr. Youn's aloof behavior has not gone unnoticed. I encourage him to make a significant adjustment.

5 Stars for Dr. Youn 1 star for his admin…read more I'm writing as a family member who picked n took him home from the clinic. I HATE waiting when he's ready to be picked up. Half an hour was counted after he sent me a pls pick me up text. He sent it after Dr. Youn's review, changing clothes, etc. I hope people in the clinic know waiting is not just waiting. I was thinking bad result and failed procedure (happens I hear). It's like I love my Dr, but I don't appreciate her calling me directly after running my tests. I now have a second thought after this experience and bad Yelp reviews, knowing there are other good Drs. FYI~~~ There were all kinds of refreshments in the waiting room (not for patients I assume), and I tried to indulge myself with H2O, ended up with carbonated kind. Dr. Youn performs Colonoscopy on Thursday only, not for just one patient.

This guy is no nonsense kind of intense not the type you tell a joke to!…read more He's just really serious but competent and knowledgeable and will explain thoroughly your issues and options Yes, I'm going to see him again.

One of the kindest, most empathic and skilled surgeons that I have ever encountered. I'll attempt…read moreto write a short review after leaving a fairly lengthy one just now on Google. I just want folks who may be scared and reluctant to search out a spine surgeon, as I was, to hear my story and why I recommend Dr Sandeep Gidvani so highly. A fall a few months when on vacation in England left me with such chronic back pain and severe almost 24/7 sciatic pain in hips and legs that nothing would ease the chronic pain it left me with. My self care included dosing myself through the day with the maximum amounts of Ibuprofen recommended lying alternatively on a heating pad then ice and use of a portable tens machine! Nothing really helped rid me of the pain which rarely left me. My GPprescribed Gaberpentin but that did nothing to ease the pain. Reluctantly I searched for a spine specialist after seeking 2 months of PT and also chiropractic care and being told by both the PT and chiropractor that there was nothing else they could do for me and that I should seek out help from a spine surgeon! Dr Gidvani was recommended by a friends daughter, a surgical nurse who had worked with him in prior years in surgery and told me she would have no hesitation in sending her children to him if they needed spinal surgery. That was enough for me and on first meeting I found Dr Gidvani to be very sharp, kind, patient and empathic and I felt immediately at ease. He carefully explained and interpreted data to me from my x rays and MRI explaining the immediate need for spinal fusion surgery to correct the damage caused by degenerative decline and further damage probably from the fall and diagnosed me with spondylitisthesis and told me that I needed surgery right away to avoid further degeneration and increase in pain level. His scheduling assistant April immediately sprang into action! She was so helpful. One week and one day later after the initial consult I was in the operating room of Dr Gidvani at El Camino Hospital, Los Gatos having my much needed corrective spinal fusion surgery. Dr Gidvani was a calm and reassuring presence when I met with him both before and after the surgery. In just a few hours after the 5 hours minimally invasive surgery, I was walking in my hospital room a few hours later and the sciatic nerve pain had just magically vanished and It felt like a true miracle! Two weeks post surgery I'm recovering now at home, practically pain free. I am now totally taking care of myself as my helpers are no longer needed. I walked almost half a mile yesterday just with the aid of a cane. I can hardly believe myself how quickly I am recovering from the spinal fusion to my lower back. I just have to remind myself to not bend, lift or twist to allow in inner hardware to set. Dr Gidvani is a miraculous surgeon and minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery is just what it advertises itself to be. I'm so very fortunate to have found such a sharp compassionate and skilled surgeon well versed in state of the art robotic surgery for spinal fusion. I highly recommend him to anyone searching for a truly gifted spinal surgeon. Thank you Dr Gidvani from the bottom of my heart for giving me back my life, now pain free!

I'm more than thankful for what Dr. Mohammad has done for me. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon…read morecancer that had spread to my liver, and I felt completely hopeless and devastated. From the beginning, Dr. Mohammad took the time to thoroughly explain everything about the surgery in great detail. During my visit, he went over my scan results and clearly explained the pros and cons of robotic surgery, which helped reassure me that it offers a faster recovery and is less invasive than open surgery. I even went to Stanford for a second opinion, but the doctor there only offered an open surgery. After doing a lot of research on both options, I chose Dr. Altemimi -- and I'm so grateful I did. He is incredibly kind, calm, and always responds quickly. I truly believe he is the smartest and most skilled doctor in the Bay Area.

I recently had one of the most frightening and difficult health issues of my life. I was rushed to…read morethe hospital with a terrible case of sepsis that required surgery to fully resolve. I am so thankful to Dr Al-Temimi for literally saving my life. Not only was he a great surgeon, but he was kind and attentive throughout my care. If you find yourself needing surgery that fits his area of expertise, I recommend him in the highest possible terms.

It was a few years ago that I saw Dr. Mardi Karin, after finding a big lump in my breast. She…read morediagnosed it to be mastitis and sliced my breast open trying to drain the pus. But after two months, the opening wouldn't heal, the antibiotics she prescribed me did not reduce the lump at all, and there was no bacteria found in the lab testing, I started to question whether I actually had mastitis. But Dr. Mardi Karini would not listen to me at all. She was very certain her initial diagnosis was right despite the evidences. Three months after I had the lump, I finally did a core biopsy to confirm that the lump was granulamatous mastitis, a rare disease that's oftentimes associated with autoimmune causes. After the biopsy confirmed that her initial diagnosis was wrong, I was transferred to a different doctor, and I never saw or heard from Dr. Mardi Karin again. During the three months that I saw Dr. Mardi Karin, I had eight office visits with her in total. Every time, she rushed in and out within 10-15 minutes. She always appeared to be confident and knew what she was doing. But when I shared how my body felt with her, I didn't think she was listening. I had a feeling that she did not like to be challenged when the evidence did not fit with her judgement, or facing a new disease that she was not familiar with. It was a traumatizing experience for me. The disease itself was very painful, but on top of that, being misdiagnosed, having an open wound that wouldn't heal for months, being medicated for a wrong diagnosis that destroyed my gut health, and being treated as if my feelings didn't matter all made the experience even worse. Reading some of the other reviews, it seems that Dr. Mardi Karin was good at other aspects. But based on my own experience, she seemed to be different when facing uncertain situations.

I really did not get good vibes from Dr Karin or her PA Heather and would not feel comfortable…read morehaving them on my surgical care team. One thing that made me particularly uncomfortable is when Dr. Karin grabbed at my stomach "to see if there's a little something extra" (for a type of procedure I told her I am not at all interested in). She also delayed my next care steps unnecessarily. But I think the strangest thing to me is that she discouraged me from looking into another type of procedure, because *she doesn't understand how it works*. Clearly it works somehow because other surgeons do it, but since she doesn't understand it, she recommends against it... that is the action of a self-interested salesperson, not someone who cares about the best interest of the patient. Btw she may say sensation cannot be preserved in a mastectomy, but Dr. Dung Nguyen at Stanford does nerve grafts.

I'm posting this shortened review again. It appears they delete the less positive review…read more My breast implant removal & reduction performed by Dr. Rosenthal was botched. She cut off the blood supply to both nipples which immediately turned black & died. I don't have any nipples so if you intend to breastfeed, nurse your baby, you won't be able to.

After 12+ months of research and numerous internal conversations about whether or not to get…read moresurgery to correct my upper right eyelid I decided it was time to do so and I chose Dr. Rosenthal to perform the blepharoplasty. Why Dr. Rosenthal? For me it was a decision based three primary criteria. Connection, credentials, and reviews. I then met with or had conversations with the surgeons I believed might be a good fit for me. After these initial meetings I got the underwhelming sense that I was either not welcome or insignificant somehow. Although subtle, it felt potent. Connection: However, in Dr. Rosenthal's office, I felt validated as a person and after meeting her I felt assured that she would perform the procedure with precision like accuracy. After just ten minutes of talking with her I had no doubt in my mind that I would be in good hands. Credentials: Dr. Rosenthal completed her residency and chief residency in plastic surgery at Stanford University. She received her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. She holds a bachelor-of-arts degree with high honors from Brown University. In addition, she has completed fellowships in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Rosenthal is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and has received many awards and accolades. Impressive! Reviews: Well, you can see them on Yelp for yourselves. There are a couple concerning reviews about communication with the front office. Despite these reviews my experience with the staff has only been warm and welcoming. The staff is extremely prompt and professional, in addition to kind and courtesy. I would not let these reviews be a deterrent from meeting with Dr. Rosenthal in person and having a discussion about what you want to achieve and how she can help support you. With the three criteria were met I decided to schedule the operation with Dr. Rosenthal. In terms of the logistics of the operation both leading up to and after the surgery, the staff and Dr. Rosenthal were very supportive and thorough about how I should prepare myself to be in the best possible condition for the operation and to heal after. All in all the surgery itself took about an hour and was painless (I was awake for the operation). Swelling was normal and stitches came out in a few days. Results? In all sincerity Dr. Rosenthal exceeded my expectations! Quick contextualizing story: I was in a car accident over a decade ago and my right upper eyelid was torn apart by glass from the shattered front windshield. It was sown back together quickly and didn't heal properly. It has been droopy ever since. It resembled a lazy eye, but with visible scar tissue. I would have been happy just to get the scar tissue and the bothersome extra skin removed from my upper right eyelid even if it didn't match my left eyelid. Dr. Rosenthal didn't just remove the scar tissue and extra skin causing the lazy eye, but she also made the eyelid symmetric to the other eyelid and it appears as it would naturally. The scar is hardly visible and virtually invisible when my eyes are open. The scar will eventually fade with time. I am beyond thankful Dr. Rosenthal did my surgery. I feel as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. All the internal stress I caused myself being self-conscious about my eyelid has completely evaporated. I can look people in the eyes and listen to them fully without the internal chatter of insecurities running through my head about my eyelid, which may not seem like a big deal, but really is for me. I never thought having the surgery would make me a happier person with a new perspective on the importance of self-care. So... I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rosenthal!

After going through the circuit of tests , scans etc ... several times, for an issue that none of…read morethe other physicians I'd gone to could figure out , Dr Tin C Ngo was instrumental in detecting and treating what ended up being renal carcinoma. He and his staff were outstanding in all capacities as I navigated my way through an understandably difficult time . Both his professional and personal attitude helped me through all the questions and concerns I had , and for that I and my family will always be grateful. He performed my surgery with incredible skill , and was able to save my kidney. I highly recommend this incredibly capable man and his staff . Thanks again for everything Dr Ngo .

Since I used Yelp as a source to help choose Dr Ngo this is my experience…read more My PSA started increasing after years of normal test results. My primary care physician Dr Hopner referred me to Dr Ngo after we discussed local Urologists. Dr Ngo and I met, discussed next step...MRI, that progressed to prostate needle biopsy, then robotic prostatectomy at El Camino hospital in Los Gatos. There are potential quality of life issues, lots of YouTube info and individual results vary...so my results are my results. I have had 100% bladder control since the catheter was removed on December 19, 2024. There are zero issues with any incontinence or ED side effects post surgery; an unexpected but pleasant outcome. Healing of incisions area is progressing, as is internal abdominal sensations. Pain from any coughing is now zero. No issues coughing, sneezing, standing or bending over. I hope everyone that has to go through this process could have similar results. My experience with Dr Ngo and prostrate surgery was excellent.

Three days ago I had an emergency regarding a severe nose bleeding and I had to go to ER. The…read moreambulance couldn't help me out. They place a nasal packing and it had to be removed by a ENT specialist and I got an appointment with Dr. Michael Purkey. He is an excellent doctor! He is very knowledgeable, kind and professional. He was very patient with me listening to all my concerns and addressing them in a very reassuring way. The staff is very friendly and supportive. I highly recommend Dr. Michael Purkey.

As a patient with complicated health issues and who deals with many doctors who seem to forget i'm…read moreactually a person, I get the worst anxiety walking into a doctor's office. I have seen that when doctors don't have answers, it is easier for them to either blow it off or throw out some blanket diagnosis, without doing the hard work to get an answer. But that is not Dr Purkey. He is kind, patient and helpful. He truly seems to care about the patient and I would definitely recommend him.

Wow, she is just amazing! Have fairly bad c-spine disease with excruciating pain. Dr. Hendow Rxd…read moremedication that really helped and recommended PT -- though it took awhile to kick in, my neck now feels fine and totally pain free. Dr. Hendow is caring, compassionate, patient -- takes the time needed to answer my Qs even when she's running late. Expertise, compassion, patience!

A post op update: I…read moream officially 8 days post op my spinal fusion. Back pain? Who is she? Dr Hendow is a miracle worker. I went from being hunched over by the end of the day and near crying BEFORE surgery to just slightly sore and a little uncomfortable AFTER surgery. I have been weighed down by this back pain since my early twenties but now I am finally experiencing what a normal back feels like. Thank you so much! Looking forward to my 2 week appointment to show off my new happiness!