Nina Birnbaum is an outstanding person? And an outstanding doctor!…read more I made an instant connection with her the first time I met her: she is an excellent listener, asks very good questions, is well-connected, and a superior team-builder. When I came to her I had just finished up with several bouts of pancreatitis - very painful. Three doctors before her had left medical practice during a period of intense change for physicians. I asked her to promise me she would not leave; a rediculous thing to ask but just to say how scared and desperate I felt. I am now older and need more specialists, but she has been with me to help build that team. She is incredibly smart and has diagnosed a number of my situations just by listening to my descriptions (and then getting confirmation). She is kind... so kind. And she tells the truth. I am not afraid of dying, but I really don't like loss of control. Which means having a doctor who is honest with me and treats me like a partner in addressing my medical concerns. I hope Nina will remain my doctor for the rest of my lifetime...

Where did Dr. Birnbaum go? I kept my insurance just for her but found out she's not at Sutter as of…read morelast week. Anyone know?

I don't understand that negative review at all. Dr. Tim has been my primary care physician for…read moremany years and she is a wonderful doctor and a wonderful human being. Yes, the current rules have her dashing around so she has to be very direct and doesn't have much time to chat, but that isn't her fault. It is the fault of our system.

Very smart, personable and knowledgeable. Takes the time to explain things carefully, and leaves…read moreyou feeling you're in good hands. Would highly recommend her.

Dr. Caro Bruce is professional, personal, thorough, and kind. In all the doctors I've had over the…read moreyears she stands out as an absolute extraordinary Dr who never gives up on her patients. I highly recommend anyone to see Dr. Caro Bruce with any health needs.

I saw Emily when I was having nausea for a week and a half that wouldn't go away. She was very…read morecaring and not quick to diagnose--she asked smart questions and took the time to listen. I appreciated that she gave me the option not to do blood work, not only because she thought I was dehydrated but also saved me time and money. Plus, I have a low pain tolerance and avoid getting blood work unless I need it. Instead, she prescribed Zantac and it worked amazingly! Though I've only seen her once, her honesty, caring bedside manner and ability to listen to her patients are reasons i would recommend her and not hesitate to see her again if needed.

Dr. Logan is the best provider I've had the privilege of working with. She has accompanied my…read morefamily and I for over a decade now of medical care, and she is just the best. Examples (I have many more but will just share a few) - she always makes sure I understand the results of not only tests she orders but ones that my specialists order if they haven't explained them to me. She makes recommendations that are outside of what I would consider often - like she recommended a specific supplement that stopped the hot flashes I developed postpartum for four years vs another provider who told me "well if that's your only symptom, maybe get some fans." She cares about my kids even though they haven't seen her as patients yet*, she is efficient yet spends as much time with me as she can to address my concerns, and she remembers details about me that make me feel cared for and seen. As a now pretty functional person with severe PTSD, I have to stay on top of treatment and such, and to that end Dr. Logan has been willing in the past to communicate with my psychiatric nurse practitioner and therapist - and honestly, she's one of the only MDs/DOs I work with who has been willing/able to communicate with other providers directly in the past several years and it's SO MUCH more efficient than my other providers passing messages back and forth through me like a game of telephone. (*They don't see her yet only because her office doesn't have connections to an after hours pediatric urgent care clinic - once my kids are old enough to not need that we will be switching.) It's really challenging being a provider in today's American healthcare system, and I really appreciate Dr. Logan and how hard she works to make sure her patients get the best care possible within the broken system we're all functioning in. (I'm a different kind of provider in healthcare so see the provider side often - but I'm also a patient.)

Don't know what changed with her. I thought she was excellent. A wonderful doctor. Then she moved…read moreand did her best to keep me away. They took my insurance until I went in to see her, then nope. Don't know why, or what I did. But she acts mean, terse when she spoke to me. Then after refusing the insurance they accepted at first, she overcharges. $585 for a visit in 2021. I would avoid her like the plague.

Easy to get ahold of, gives you all the time and attention you need. Never rushed. Excellent care!read more

Great medical office. Very different than most medical offices. Staff could not be more…read moreaccommodating and caring. The physicians are extremely knowledgeable and give one a 110 percent of them being right there with you. Sonja Farer

Best internist I ever had. knowledgeable, balanced, nonjudgmental, a good listener, and responsive…read moreto questions that come between visits. P.S. Edited to add 3/21/25: I just got a notice she is retiring. I hope to stay with this good practice and their excellent physicians, but so sad to lose doctor Drinkard.

Dr.Drinkard is compassionate, caring and extremely knowledgeable. She takes the time to listen and…read moreadvise. I can't imagine a better internist.

Dr Manaku is a gem - a great problem solver who is also very personable and a good communicator. I…read morehave a very unusual chronic auto immune system disease that can be perplexing and very 'non-textbook'. While I have 10 specialists, it is Dr Manaku I turn to get an overall picture and understanding of my medical issues. She is also surprisingly 'available' - most of my doctors take months to get an appointment with, but I can usually see Dr Manaku in a few days. And no long waiting room camp outs because she's generally 'on time'. Amazing to find this caliber of care in today's medical world.

When I moved to the East Bay, I was reluctant about leaving my primary physician. What great…read morefortune that Melanie Manaku was recommended. She's thorough, thoughtful, patient and highly knowledgeable. When I'm describing or questioning, she gives me her full attention... and respect. And it helps greatly that she has a sense of humor!

As someone who is incredibly afraid of doctor visits, Dr. McCune was perfect! She was attentive,…read morekind and caring. Great multitasker too - as she took notes, she pointed the screen at me so that I could see what she was doing, and she gracefully kept up the conversation. After I disclosed my discomfort around giving blood, she revised her plan to try and get as much done with only one blood draw. Dr. McCune also gave me some tips on how to handle the blood draw. Unfortunately I still passed out like a light, but we were well prepared and the staff in her office were incredible. Dr. McCune's medical assistant, Brittany, was also very kind and attentive. We had great conversation and she put me at ease during one of the shots. Unfortunately my appointment did start 45-60 minutes late that day (not sure if this occurs frequently), but in general I have heard all doctor visits often start late. I'll certainly be back! Highly recommend.

I'm still a patient of Dr. McCune's and she still deserves five stars. She's been a great partner…read moreover the years, and under Dr. McCune's care and her coordination with my GI I was able to get a diagnosis, and more importantly, get better. The first time I saw Dr. McCune I was at my lowest point, and for awhile now I've been really thriving. When I see her and have periodic health concerns or questions, she always takes the issues seriously, and she's able to put them in context of my overall health. She has also helped me see how far I've come in the past 5 years. Dr. McCune is the only physician at Sutter that I've stuck with for this long, and I'm grateful to be her patient!