It has been a couple of years since Dr. Margie D. Lim left Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and I…read morestill miss having her as my primary care physician. I was fortunate to be her patient for over 20 years. Throughout those years, she consistently demonstrated what outstanding medical care should look like. She is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and genuinely compassionate. She always listened carefully to my concerns, paid close attention to every detail, and took the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed, and I always felt that she truly cared about my health and well-being. Finding a great physician is not easy, and since Dr. Lim left, I have not found another primary care doctor who provides the same level of trust, professionalism, and personal care. She set a very high standard. If Dr. Lim is still practicing medicine somewhere, I sincerely hope I can find her and become her patient again. She made a lasting difference in my life, and I will always be grateful for the exceptional care she provided over the past two decades. Thank you, Dr. Lim, for everything you have done for me and so many of your patients. I wish you all the best wherever you are.

she's a nice person I thot. When she was dedicated doctor she was great. Now not so much so. She…read morehasn't been my doctor in over two years. Kinda like disappeared

I have been patient of Dr. Amy Brendel for 10+ years. She always took the necessary time with me…read moredespite the fact she had to see so may patients during her day. I am sad you are leaving but am happy that you will be close to family. Minnesota is a great place live, despite the cold. You will be missed, Amy. And I thank you for everything!

She has been my doctor for awhile now. She has always been so honest, caring and compassionate…read moretowards me. I would definitely recommend her to anyone! And her new office is soooo fancy!! Love it!

Personally, I agree with Natalie in her 1-star review for the same reasons and then some…read more Initially, when I first saw Dr. Yang, I was impressed. She seemed nice enough and prescribed a liquid med that worked incredibly fast before a scheduled endoscopy. Then, years later, I was struck by how narrow and judgmental she really is. Once that woman forms a mindset - and she assumes an awful lot with very little information - there's no turning back. Dr. Yang is quick to assume, quick to judge, quick to label and brand patients instead of asking relevant questions, thinks she knows exactly what people are thinking and feeling - often when she's way off and entirely out of line. Frankly, I think she's arrogant and rude. Also, as Natalie seemed to say, she runs her test and then . . . . good luck. You're on your own. She may also have the unmitigated audacity - with virtually no conversation - to tell someone straight out they have some sort of emotional issue that caused the problem, EVEN if there's a long history of "gastro" problems on both sides of a patient's family, regardless of personality and lifestyle. You may sit there calmly, in shock, wondering "Where did that come from?" No, she doesn't explain herself. I regret that I didn't ask her to give examples - to explain herself! In short - I think this physician is arrogant, narrow-minded, judgmental, and rude . . . . not to mention a know-it-all who can do no wrong. I guess she's fine if all you need is a routine endoscopy and you aren't experiencing any problems. Thank you for nothing, Dr. Yang, and "no thank you" for your unfounded assumptions/insults. She's one of the last physicians I'd ever want to see - especially NOT for something sensitive or embarrassing.

Dr Vicky Yang sent me a letter to ask me to get some routine exam. I thought it's the time for…read moreColonoscopy. So I called her office. The front desk told me Dr Yang's assistant Julie would call me to make an appointment with me. Julie called and told me the exam was not for colonoscopy. It's for gastroscope(EGD). She explained to me what's EGD. I was surprised since I got no issues with my stomach. She convinced me that I did need a EGD. So I scheduled an appointment with her. That's it. Later Dr Yang billed me for making an appointment with her assistant as an office visit to herself face to face for $312.89. I was shocked! If because of COVID, this phone call with Julie = an office visit to Dr Yang, how come Dr Yang's office didn't tell me in advance?

I have never been more disgusted with a doctor in my entire LIFE!!!!!…read more My mother in law has been a patient there for nearly 10 years. She has early onset dementia, she has zero short term memory and she is confused constantly- (she put funions in the cat food bowl) she refuse to diagnose her. That isn't what this review is about. She has been on thyroid medication for her entire life and the office called in a prescription and cancelled it (maybe she needs an appt?) but we have called multiple times with ZERO response, no call to schedule after they canceled- for TWO weeks !!!!!!!! What kind of Dr cancels a medication for THYROID and doesn't care to remedy it!!?????? Her daughter has been on the same medication her life as well thank GOD so she has not had to go without- but I am literally shaking as I write this because this lady (MIL) is an angel on earth. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!! We have subsequently schedule an appointment with a new doctor because this office obviously does not care for their patients or the outcome of their well-being to any degree whatsoever... Not even to return a phone call!!!! I have truly and sincerely never been more disgusted with a medical practice in my entire life and we will absolutely be filing a complaint with the board!!!!!!!! I have absolutely no idea how she has any positive reviews whatsoever, but please make sure to check all of the other ones star reviews because they're pretty consistent that they do not care about their patients whatsoever. Avoid this place like the plague!!!!!

Literally the worst doctor I've ever encountered in my life. She was rude, cold, not compassionate…read moreand condescending. 2 years ago we went here. My poor 80 year old mother who's suffering from dementia onset was ridiculed when I took her to this doctor. And the reason we came here is because she was dizzy from not taking her thyroid medication because she ran out and the doctor was asking her a million questions about what date it is who is the president etc. etc. very rudely when my mother obviously was not feeling well. Not to mention, now a month ago she literally cut off her thyroid medication without warning - did not call me or my mom to let us know that we needed to go to the lab in order to get a new prescription and she was left without thyroid medication. They did not answer my calls. I called three times in one week trying to contact them to figure out why they denied a refill without any warning and not even a grace period of a pills until we could get to the lab. I do not recommend this doctor or this office at all. Not to mention they don't have email they use fax machines still. And if they don't answer their phone. how else are you supposed to contact them? Terrible.

Just like I'm petrified of going to the Dentist, going to the Doctor is equally as scary for me…read more I've been avoiding my "annual" medical checkup for 10 years. My wife has been on my ASS for five plus years about getting my butt in to see a Doc. Recently I have run out of excuses and my wife made an appointment for me. I didn't have a regular doctor so my wife did her research and thought Dr. Chen would be the one for me. He is Board Certified which I don't know what exactly that means, but supposedly it's a good thing. He is accepting new patients which at the time of the appointment was a bad thing. His office is close by our house which again is a good thing. Wait time in the lobby is kept to a minimum....if you stop and think about it, this can be a bad thing. He completed his undergrad at Brown which is the same school as my sister in-law, good thing? So how was my first visit? It was painless and strangely enjoyable. It turns out we had many common interests and has a broad knowledge beyond just the medical world. Excellent Doctor and would not hesitate recommending him to anyone who has been procrastinating a check up.

Dr. Kevin Chen embodies all the qualities that I want in a physician -- knowledgeable,…read morecompassionate, focused. He is well plugged into the PAMF system and thus can recommend other doctors. He is quite responsive to emails and extremely attentive during office visits. No medical system is perfect but quality is measured by people not systems, and Doctor Chen is a great example of what personal care should be.

In my search for an experienced rheumatologist without word of mouth recommendations, I blindly…read morescheduled appointments with almost a half dozen fellowship-trained rheumatologists before I would discover Dr Lambert. I specifically was seeking out one with experience with athletes and sports injuries, and was fortunate to have found Dr Lambert, as she had previously spent many years with the Stanford Sports Medicine clinic before moving over to SOAR. As Dr Lambert has a closed practice, I had to go through some hoops to obtain a referral for a consultation. I also endured almost a month's wait as this was during the holiday season. Despite these minor annoyances, Dr Lambert was nothing short of outstanding. After a comprehensive and inspiring one hour consultation, I cannot praise more highly the care provided by Dr Lambert. Her diagnostic skills are unrivaled, and this was matched by her professionalism, patient listening skills (asking appropriate questions afterwards, without interrupting the patient's train of thought), copious note-taking abilities (she filled my medical record page both front and back with the smallest of details), and empathy. I especially appreciated her hand-written notes updating me on new lab results, as well as personally calling me three times (we ran into an unfortunate game of phone tag) before reaching me, then spending ten minutes going over follow-up questions I neglected to ask during my last office visit. I look forward to my continued care under her infinite experience and wisdom!

This is regarding the office staff. After leaving 3 messages someone finally returned my call. She…read morewas very unpleasant and rude. She let me know Dr Lambert was not accepting new patients (after she made me go into detail about my call) and I could talk to someone else about it. When she transferred me, I got another voicemail. I did not leave a message. No reason to be rude. After that experience, I'm glad to be looking elsewhere. There are plenty of great doctors in the Bay Area with respectful staff

Dr. Akazawa was super kind and patient. She explained the my medical condition in very simple terms…read moreand helped me sort out the following to-do steps in a clear manner.

The worst medical experience I've ever had. I was overcharged during my physical appointment, and…read moreunnecessary tests were ordered for conditions that were already diagnosed. This felt not only unprofessional but also deeply unethical. I left feeling completely misled and taken advantage of. I do not trust this doctor and would strongly advise others to seek care elsewhere. Absolutely unacceptable

Over 15 years with Dr. L, and I still leave her office feeling something rare in healthcare: truly…read moreseen. She has cared for me through some of the most complex phases of my life, including the last few years navigating perimenopause. When things felt confusing, inconsistent, and honestly overwhelming, she never reduced it to a checklist or a quick prescription. She listened. She connected patterns. She treated me like a whole person, not a set of symptoms. She made that level of trust clear very early. Within the first year of being under her care, I made sure my husband switched to her as his PCP too. That decision has held up for over a decade. What stands out is her clarity and her steadiness. She doesn't rush. She doesn't dismiss. She explains what's happening in a way that makes you feel informed and grounded, not anxious. There's a kind of quiet confidence in how she practices medicine that builds real trust over time. Fifteen years in, that trust is earned, not assumed. And it shows in every interaction. If you're looking for a doctor who will actually see you, stay with you through complexity, and bring both rigor and humanity to your care, Dr. L is exceptional. Some doctors treat. She understands.

Dr. Landreville is literally the best GP I've ever seen. There's a reason we immediately put my…read morekids under her rather than a pediatrician when they were born, and why my husband transferred to her as well. Most doctors talk in a way that makes it seem like they are rushed and I sometimes leave realizing I forgot to ask an important question or have trouble remembering all the info since they shared it so quickly. Dr. L takes the time to understand your concern, really listens to you, answers questions, and makes sure you understand. She and her staff are very responsive via the online messaging system and there are often times where another doctor might have made me come in to bill for an appointment but she will give a quick recommendation or prescription based on our previous conversations and my message if it's not a big change. Obviously, not the case if it's something that would require seeing me or doing labs. When I go in to see her, she remembers details not just about me but my kids and asks how things that we discussed several months or a year ago are going. In this way, she's not just a great doctor, but a great human. I've been seeing her for 20+ years at this point, since before her previous clinic was bought by Sutter. I'll never have another PCP if until I have no choice (relocation or retirement). She's not always taking new patients but if you are lucky enough to stumble across her when she is, I would get on her roll as quickly as you can!

I have been going to see Sutida for over 5 years. She has one focus and that's the care of her…read morepatients. From personalized functional medicine treatments to follow up care I have not looked back since adding her to my health care team. I love her new office too! It's bigger with more healing practitioners on her team.

Suthida is extremely knowledgeable and really cares about your health and well being. You would…read morefeel immediately at ease with her. She offers a variety of treatments that can help you restore your health. I highly recommend her.

The care team are great there. They are really accommodating in all ways. Dr. Bullock and Dr. Abe…read morespend more than 30 minutes with you which is so rare these days. They have comprehensive knowledge, and intuitive treatment which really addresses your illness in a variety of ways. The admin staff are amazing and kind. Many people I know are super satisfied with the care but since they are not yelpers the reviews here are outdated.

Bumer, after his office changed and they becomes more patience friendly he stop taking HMO…read morepatiences! So I can't see him even with my $1000/mo health insurance. To release my health history to my next doctor - they are charging $25 WTF - that's my own info - not his!