Dr. Becker is the best. He reaches his patients so that they understand the full scope of their…read morecondition. He is accessible and truly cares about his patients.

I'm healthy today because Dr. Becker diagnosed me correctly 53 yr ago. I could go on at length,but…read moreplease just believe me, you can trust him 100%. I've lived in other states and had 1 visit with 2 different endo's, both were horrible so never went back. Dr. Becker has many patients that travel from out-of-state, including me, I'm not rich, but he's worth every penny. Take Care.

Although the condition I was in for was not fun I had a really fantastic experience from start to…read morefinish. One of the biggest things for me was the communication--he's super easy to talk to, actually listens to your concerns, and explains everything in a way that makes sense. I never felt rushed or like my input didn't matter. The procedure went well and recovery was exactly as he communicated. Overall the results have been great and the recovery was way smoother than I expected. The whole office vibe is professional but also very friendly and welcoming. If you need an ENT who is both highly skilled and just a genuinely nice person, Dr. Kangelaris is definitely the one to see! Highly recommend.

Here's the updated review with your additional paragraph on imperfections:…read more Dr. Gerald Kangelaris and the team at San Francisco Otolaryngology are fantastic. The practice is staffed by incredibly caring doctors and run by an unbelievably warm and efficient staff. I especially want to give a shout-out to Sylvia at the Union Square office, who was not only very warm and compassionate as I felt nervous about my CT scan but also went above and beyond to get me a cup of hot water for my tea. That gesture was so thoughtful and reminded me of flight attendants who have very serious safety jobs but are also warm and attentive. At the other office, I really appreciated Jackie, who was very helpful with scheduling. Carol, who did the CT scan of my sinuses, was unbelievably compassionate and managed to calm me down without even realizing it just by her presence. One of the highlights of this practice is the exceptional approach to informed consent. The informed consent for the CT scan was the best I've seen, comparing the radiation exposure from the scan to the amount one gets in everyday life. This visual and relatable comparison is fantastic. As a law professor specializing in the ethics of informed consent and decision-making, I found this example to be excellent--on par with the LASIK procedure and research studies I've seen at UCSF, where the attention to informed consent is exceptional. There were a few imperfections in the medical care that I want to highlight. Communication with the doctor is through a medical assistant rather than directly, which isn't ideal. Additionally, I noticed some inconsistencies in advice, such as whether to start antibiotics right away or delay for a month until my next appointment. Another imperfection, which seems somewhat typical of practices not affiliated with academic hospitals, was a slight unfamiliarity with some research questions. For example, I had asked whether sinusitis is associated with other risks, such as cardiac risk or systemic inflammation. The doctor confidently said there hadn't been any studies on the topic, but I later found out that studies have been conducted. To be fair, I can't speak to the quality of those studies since I'm just a law school professor who studies studies, not a doctor or medical school professor! Despite these imperfections, I really appreciated that Dr. Kangelaris didn't push surgery, even though that's obviously a profitable option. Instead, he took a thoughtful, non-surgical approach by first suggesting a CT scan to assess the situation and then doing a culture to identify the best antibiotics, even mentioning that a longer course of antibiotics might be necessary. The office itself is beautiful, clean, and conveniently located, though parking at both locations is on the expensive side. Overall, this is an excellent practice with warm, attentive staff and a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to care. Highly recommend!

This review is probably long overdue. Dr Katznelson was my intake doctor with my first appointment…read morewith transplant clinic after I found out my kidneys were going south and not turning back no matter what I tried to do with diet and e exercise. He had the best side manners when both my wife and I spoke to him about the transplant program. My transplant match exchange came through 2yrs later in 2016 and I've been 8yrs clear and doing well. There was an 18 month up and down period before stabilizing but since end of 2018, it's been been living on borrowed time. I was fortunate to have 3 or 4 friends volunteer to donate a kidney to me but all ended not the best candidates. On after transplant surgery and since that the pandemic, I have been lucky to have follow-up semi-annual video visits with Dr Katznelson on half the visits. He is always so positive at each visit. I just had brain surgery Tuesday and he stopby Thursday to see how I was doing and glad he did. It was a refresh for a very exhausting 2 days. Gave me a chance to clarify with him on a couple of things

Dr Steven Katznelson was great to us during my visit today! I'm actually still here sitting waiting…read morefor my surgeon to come in.. decided to write my quick little review. I've known of Dr Katznelson since I found out I got sick and was put on transplant list. I've only ever met him once before in a video visit! He did remember me, it was nice when he first walked in, gave me a firm handshake and said "finally nice to meet you in person, we've only met virtually." So that made me feel nice when people actually remember you! He sat and gave me a lot of information I didn't have. He even confirmed some false information I was given a while back. So now that I have the real info, I'll be doing what I can with it. He was patient and answered all my questions. Great doctor! Highly recommend him to anyone!

Dr. Buxton is very charming. He is willing to try unusual thyroid treatments if the regular ones…read moredon't work. In person he seems as though he wants to help you. However: 1. Coding errors are common so that your insurance charges you when they should not have. You have to deal with Dr. Buxton's office and the insurance company. It is hard to say who is least interested, Dr. Buxton's office or the insurance company in helping you solve the problem. A headache. 2. He does NOT take Medicare. You have to pay up front, then try to get Medicare to reimburse you. Another headache. 3. You can talk with him ONLY during appointments. No email, no phone calls are allowed. You can send a message through the office staff, they will ask him (sometimes), and get back to you, often with a reply that does NOT answer your question. If you have a problem that throws your medication off, you cannot get answers, and it takes, sometimes months, to get an appointment in person, while you are left wondering what to do. Another headache. 4. If he is unable to help you, instead of suggesting another physician, he will just refuse to see you again. Another headache. 5. If his treatments don't work, he will blame you. Another headache. 6. He seems to listen to you during appointments, but, I got his records pertaining to me, and they show he did not listen. Disappointing. Another headache. 7. His records reflect his worry about liability, so they are inaccurate. For example, he stated he told me to get a second opinion. Nope; never happened. Get your records so you can try to correct them. Another headache. 8. Perhaps because he isn't connected with any medical group, he isn't able to see the whole picture of your health so he can suggest another way to help you. Because of his the quality of his care is very compromised. You are on your own. Another headache.

Dr Buxton has been my doctor for 20+ years and I will not go to another endocrinologist. I pay for…read morehis care out of pocket because I find his standard of care to be above and beyond industry norm. He makes the time to talk with his patients to ensure they understand their issues, is aware of the latest developments in his field and truly cares about his patients' well-being.

After writing this review this situation has gotten worse. Alex who I have been corresponding with…read morein Yelp, is now telling me the check has been cashed? We have never received the check. It is illegal to charge more than the co-pay, so be careful. Updated 6/12 - The business manager Alex A responded by calling me an imposter and yet the check has been cashed? How does that work Alex? Alex - please talk to Jason your billing manager who I hope will take care of this correctly.

Highly recommend! Dr. Jacobson and the rest of the staff were so great! He was very thorough and…read morelaid out a care plan that made me feel heard, cared for and also put at ease. I had been to three doctors before him and none of them even put together a plan, much less used data from bloodwork and tests to back it up.

I had originally given this review a two-star rating. I thought they had misbilled me, and I was…read moreready to throw it down. Upon reading my review, Metropolitan Medical Group contacted me and offered to investigate the situation. They responded quickly and made every effort to make things right. That's excellent customer service, and I greatly appreciate that! As it turns out, the issue was with the insurance company's labeling of the charge, and my spending of similar $ amounts in the same time frame that threw me off. -------------------------------- On a last minute appointment with the Metropolitan Medical Group, I decided to see Dr. Dinenberg because he was the first available that day. He was friendly and overall, a nice guy. As a doctor, he had good bedside manner and was patient. He listened to my problem, checked it up, and then explained to me what the problem could be and referred me to a specialist at California Pacific Medical Center. He lent me crutches, which he also spent several minutes explaining how to use, only allowing me to leave with them after I could do several laps in the hallway first. I would recommend the Metropolitan Medical Group to those seeking a medical professional. They are available for last-minute appointments, which is pretty important considering these are appointments re: your health!

When my Dr. moved out of the area, I was reassigned to One Medical. I was able to review the…read moreprofile of many MDs and find someone who fit my needs and priorities. I've been seeing Dan Dinenberg for the past 2 1/2 years and he's the best! The quality of care that I get from Dan and One Medical is fantastic. Everyone should have access to such great care. I have so many good things to say...this is going to be a long review. First off, upon joining up and my initial evaluation Dan and his team identified an underlying medical issue that had been the source of other issues that had gone undiagnosed for MANY MANY years. The level of attention, listening, dot connecting and then coordination across Dan's team that went on in the matter of a short time was amazing. He has both western and eastern medial training allowing him to look at things from multiple points of view. He doesn't seem to have an arrogant bone in his body. He listens, he's patient, empathetic, realistic, curious and a very good communicator and educator. He doesn't pretend to know more than he does, he leverages the expertise of other MDs in the practice when needed. This means I get the benefit of lots of care, experience and perspective for the best outcome possible. Though I don't expect him to remember details about me amidst all of his patients, he remembers little things that make the interactions feel personal. Not only can I make same day appointments (though he might not be the MD that I see) but when I had an urgent need after-hours I had the option to leave him a message on his cell phone versus the on-call. He called me back at 11pm and did realtime scheduling with me for a follow-up appointment. He's very considerate of cost implications and whether or not you have insurance when advising you on approaches though he always makes the medical necessity/bottom line clear. If I've ever walked away and thought of another quick question, I've always been able to email him to clarify which is super helpful. Lastly, I love that I can do lab work form their offices versus going elsewhere. Couldn't be happier with Dan Dinenberg and One Medical.

Fast, friendly, and just so good. The whole staff is great! My first visit was for an ear…read moreinfection and that got taken care of quickly. Now i just go back for regular ear cleanings. Today my appointment was at 10:30AM. I got there at 10:25, went straight back, and was walking out at 10:30. Just perfect!

Consummate professional. Extremely knowledgeable and kind - Dr. Rastani has treated my children and…read morehusband for 20 years.

I've been going to Dr. Nordlicht for years and he's great. Always cheerful, takes my medical…read moreconcerns seriously and I enjoy our friendly banter.

Dr. Nordlicht is so kind. He listen and cares. He also has been a md for a long time and has…read moreexcellent assessment skills. I like the location of his office across the hospital and it is easy to make an appt with him on the sutter application. He helps with referrals and other needs when asked :) highly recommend Dr nordlicht