The physician was so very nice, listened and communicated in way my parents could understand all…read morethe terms. We hope we don't have to go back again, but the staff was great (esp the Dr)!

February 13, 2024…read more New Patient: My beloved Mother, Dar T. Why the visit? Radiation for the treatment of an annoying Schwannoma, located in her ear. Treatment decision: Shrink & hopefully KILL the Schwannoma using Radiation. Duration of treatment/Radiation: ONCE PER DAY FOR 5 WEEKS. Accommodations: Radiation will be delivered on an "Outpatient Basis", AKA: She gets to return to our home after each weekly treatment. For this journal entry, I'd like to note that a couple of years back, my Mother was diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma aka: Schwannoma with a specialist up in Sacramento, California (Dr. Ben Balough, MD). Then, the advice was to keep an eye on it and notify the MD of any complaints/findings/changes in condition. He mostly said, they are slow-growing, BENIGN Tumors. He also said surgery is tricky, as the tumor, is located within/surrounding the structure responsible for her hearing in that ear. Her initial desire, prior to seeing the MD, was to have it surgically removed. So once the reality of the situation was had, surgery wasn't an option as to do so could take away her hearing in that ear completely. No way! was the unified patient, & family consensus. Next step? Here is the Information for her MD who specializes in these types of "common" unwanted growths: **NOTE: Mom has "Kaiser Senior Advantage" and these providers are contracted with Kaiser Permanente. (The doctor's contact information is Copied & Pasted below this area) from Kaiser Permenante's Authentic Listing) : " Ben Balough, MD Head and Neck Surgery KAISER South Sacramento Medical Center My Training, Certifications & Licensing Medical Education Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Internship Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/benbalough (Website address for Kaiser Permanente MD Listing) " So, here we are now, about 2+ years later & her recent radiological study showed it had grown noticeably since first identified. She's never had radiation before, and yet she's excited & a tad nervous at the same time. I'll be with her. Between me and my sisters & their spouses; (my brothers & my out-of-high-school Niece, Cordelia Faith), we've got her well-pampered & covered. So the next step, is, the radiation will be aimed at her right ear using radiological pictures/CT Scan we were told, to pinpoint the area of growth. The radiation delivered is to KILL off the unwanted growth, (to STOP it from growing) Great Plan!!! (her mantra: If it isn't supposed to be there, get it gone, now!"). The added benefit of this option of treatment is that she isn't supposed to lose any more hearing & it is hopefully going to SHRINK the dang thing so it is no longer a bother........ The Lesson Learned from Dr. Balough, for me, was this: When & if you notice a change in someone's hearing; don't automatically, attribute it to 'signs of old~age. That's what my Mom did, despite my continuous warnings to her, about the change in her hearing, even if it's a gradual change in her hearing, could be something other than "aging". I note that some MD's do this frequently to me, and others, and it's a disservice to those being chastised and minimized for reporting changes in their health status to their medical team of people. Duly noted. I am planning on updating this review, as we go along in this process. Although there isn't a ton of information on this business; GenesisCare, Oncology & Radiation Specialists, it is still very helpful as it's a medical "team" of individuals making all this happen for my cherished Mom. If it weren't for Dr. Balough, she wouldn't have been referred to GenesisCare and so on and so forth. It appeared to me, that GenesisCare of Modesto, California is a part of a larger medical group so locating their information was a challenge, but it is where we went yesterday, so I can confirm the address. https://www.genesiscare.com/us/our-locations/modesto-nel This website allows, it says, for you to refer a patient, write a review, or request an appointment. We consulted yesterday with Dr.Quoc Luu, MD, Radiation Oncologist. He has a soothing vibe & mannerisms. Zero rudeness & explained in much detail the entire process; from start to finish. The start was having a breathable "MASK Made". It took all of 15 minutes; in the office, then the placement, the perfect placement of it was sculpted, so that there is ZERO movement in the patient's face/head/neck during the radiation sessions. I LOVED THIS & how SAFE and commonsensical it all was; Mom agreed :) Lastly, to wrap up this journal of a day, once the mask was made, and in place, Mom was placed in an "OPEN CT Machine"(IN OFFICE: this is a huge convenience for patients & families) to pinpoint the exact area where the radiation will be directed. This put both of us at ease...... Looking forward to documenting our journey as time unfolds..... Sincerely, ~Jana Leigh Thomas Sr. Yelper! :)

Wonderful doctor, wonderful staff, really nice office setting. Dr. Olson is caring, takes his time…read morewith you and doesn't double book his appointments. Couldn't recommend Dr. Olson's office more!

I have been a patient of this facility, doctor, and other practitioners since 2000. I have nothing…read morebut great things to say about each and every person in this practice. Dr. Olson is knowledgeable, caring, and, in my opinion, the best doctor one could have. D. Wein is amazing. He is down to earth yet by the book professional and an amazing practitioner. I would and have trusted both of these men with my and my familes care for over 2 decades. The staff is equally caring and professional. They answer all your questions and always call you back promptly with your healthcare concerns.

Dr. Giang is a fantastic doctor. Before my surgery he had all my meds called in. He had my physical…read moretherapy appointment already made and had a cycling machine delivered. At the surgery he gave me a spinal block and was unconscious with " twilight" so when I woke up, I was not in that fuzzy drowsy State I was clear headed and able to function.

Good office staff and great doctor. Very real and upfront. Answers and explains all questions. As a…read morewoman who has had 6 major hip surgeries I really liked that he paid attention to what I said and actually looked at me and listened. Best ortho doctor I have seen.

Dr Fahlen is very knowledgeable and personable, specifically regarding kidney treatment, but also…read moregeneral medical. He makes the effort to connect with the patient (and his caregiver) on each visit, educating them and creating a wellness plan. He is proactive in dealing with health issues and always encouraging. He has been an excellent match for a reluctant patient. Rosie is always friendly and helpful with the administrative tasks.

I went to Dr Fahlen, received a consultation and was very pleased. He was very kind, extremely…read morebright and an excellent communicator. My only issue is that he is unable to work as my GP. I would highly recommend him!

Dr. Webb-Kummer is a caring professional who goes above and beyond for her patients. The office…read morestaff at this practice , however, are lazy, unprofessional, and rude and often make it clear you are bothering them. If you need a referral, lab results, anything requiring effort and follow through by staff... good luck, they will misplace, lose or ignore it. Calling to make an appointment? Careful, that really annoys staff. Need results or paperwork? Plan to make multiple requests... and expect them to be hand written because they do not communicate with patients via the internet. No, I'm not kidding! You cannot e-mail your Dr, instead you have to leave any message with the bored and bothered staff.

I had my first appt today with Dr. Blackhart and I'm so grateful I have found him. He genuinely…read morecares and actually took the time to ask questions about my health, hobbies, symptoms I have been having lately and literally gave me great suggestions and also great advice for a healthier diet ! He definitely takes the time to get to know you and really cares. My family will definitely be staying with him for a long time. Thank you Dr !

Ladies in the front office are always kind and very helpful. Dr Warwick is very aware of unsaid…read moreissues. He listens.

If you're looking for a warm, fuzzy and caring doctor.... it's not Dr Warwick. My office visits…read morehave ranged from just okay on some days to very abrupt and rushed on other days. My last office visit was 5 minutes even though I had several questions. He doesn't check your chart so, if you have any abnormal labs or test results you had better have them with you and be prepared to talk fast so, you can get every concern you have in quickly. He's not very patient.

After a long battle with figuring out what I wanted / what needed to be done I finally realized w…read morefusion of my ankle was the way to go.The whole experience with Dr.Willam Pistel,DO as well as Office,and River Surgery Center Team was exceptionally Amazing . I rate above and beyond! I am more than satisfied with my end results and my journey has only begun! Thank you Jessica Garza

Aweful doctor! Saw my father over the past two years and had destroyed his shoulder and arm. My…read morefather has lost almost all use of the joint and has been dealing with infections since the first surgery.

Don't get your immigration exams done here. First of all they charge $550 for them which is…read moreinsanity. I went on Monday to get it done and did my bloodwork the same day with quest diagnostics. I had my results in my quest diagnostics portal by Wednesday that same week. So why is it that it's already Tuesday the following week and they still hadn't called me to pick up my stuff. So I had called on Friday (the week I did the exam) to follow up and said can I send them from my portal directly to you and they said no they had to receive the results directly from quest. So I had to call quest and tell them to send the results to them and even quest said that it is not my responsibility to be doing so and that del valle clinic should've been the one to call to do it on my behalf. I should not have had to be the middle man in this process ESPECIALLY with how much I paid. Every. Single. Day. Counts. When we are under the current presidency of Trump so it's so crucial that things are pushed through in a timely manner because laws change from one day to the next and I should not have had to wait on a medical exam for this long given the current times. I wanted to be able to submit my stuff and move along but because they had no urgency, it's delayed at no fault of my own.

The blonde girl at the front is always rude and seems like she hates her job. The doctor is very…read morehelpful though. He answered all of my mom's questions, and I know she's in good hands with him. The issue is with the girl at the front. If you hate your job and don't want to help people, then quit. I'm going to pull my mom out of there because every time she goes in, she complains about this person in the front desk. My mom already has bad anxiety and depression and being treated with disrespect and unkindness before a doctor's appt is not helping.