I was referred to see a Hematologist, which Dr. Tuan is supposedly practicing as such, b/c I have…read moreUnexplained Unintentional Weight Loss of 10-12lbs within a 3-mo. period as a 6' tall thin man of only 148lbs to begin with, continual Dizziness & Fatigue, together with consistently Abnormal blood test results of low WBC cts & high CO2 levels in my blood for the past 9 mos. Because these abnormalities weren't indicators of blood Cancer for Dr. Tuan, he totally dismissed my symptoms and could not be bothered with me. When I saw him in his large plush office, which wasn't an exam room but more like an attorney's office, he was sitting at his desk looking at the computer screen with his back towards me the whole time. When I asked him about my Wt. Loss, he said it was b/c I had Gastritis, which my GI specialist didn't say that was the case! I told him so. As for the abnormally high CO2 levels in my blood, which my Pulmonary Dr. had even found to be concerning, Dr. Tuan told me to take it up with my Primary Dr., who was the one that Referred me to see a Hematologist in the first place! He so much Did Not Care about Me & my Health & Well-being that he practically shoo-ed me out of his office. A Warning to Patients referred to see Dr. Tuan: Unless you've been diagnosed with or have blood test results that are obvious indicators of Cancer, he will Not Care about the Abnormalities in your Blood nor the Symptoms you are suffering from. He is NOT the Dr. to see if you need to see a Hematologist outside of having Cancer. Instead of practicing as a 'Hematologist,' Dr. Tuan needs to make it clear that he is really an 'Oncologist.' He Should Not be calling himself a 'Hematologist,' because a REAL Hematologist looks into ALL Abnormalities of the Blood, NOT just those that are an indicator of Cancer.

My siblings and I have taken our 87 yr old father to see Dr. Tuan recently. Some months ago, Dad…read morefelt a lump on his neck and called his primary care physician. His doctor inspected it, and then referred him to Dr. Tuan, whom he holds in high regard. A scan showed slow growth lymphoma, and we met with Dr. Tuan to hear him explain what it was, and what we should do about it. He did so in a calm, non-alarming way, which we all appreciated. My Dad, siblings and I were very impressed with his knowledge, bedside manner and explanation of various treatment recommendations. Before our meeting ended, he arranged for an appointment with a radiation doctor to answer any additional questions we might have, and to confirm his diagnosis. From the receptionist to Dr. Tuan and his assistants, our experience was very positive, and we're all breathing easier. It's the unknowns that make you nervous and even a bit frightened.

Lewis Leng's scheduling practices are a joke. I mean how do you end up canceling an appointment…read morethree times in a row last minute?? Do you know how frustrating that is to re-arrange your schedule three times to try to make one appointment? He was supposed to see my mom for a tumor. (Thankfully, it was benign, which we already knew, but protocol is to have the diagnosis confirmed by a neurosurgeon.) But our appointments were triply postponed because of so-called emergency surgeries. When we finally were able to see him, I questioned him about his scheduling, and he simply stated that it was the nature of neurosurgery. If he doesn't operate on a patient right away, "that patient will die." (His very words.) He never followed that assertion with the only statement which could possibly justify this urgency: There is a shortage of neurosurgeons (either in the Bay Area or his medical group). I pressed him again, and he never said it. So I suspected it wasn't the case. One of my best friends is also a surgeon in the Bay Area, so I'm pretty familiar with the demands on a surgeon's schedule. True he isn't a neurosurgeon, but he obviously knows those who are and the field as a whole. When I told my friend what my mom had to endure and asked him if this were typical of neurosurgery, my friend immediately answered, "He shouldn't be scheduling patients to be seen in clinic by him and being on-call in the hospital at the same time." Exactly! Just have one of your fellow neurosurgeons cover the ER, while you take care of your appointments, like other surgeons do! My friend also brought up another valid possibility. He said that since my mom wouldn't require surgery and Leng's insurance reimbursement would be minimal compared to a surgery, it's not unreasonable to believe that he was uninterested in seeing her...and that Leng "probably has his practice workflow designed to max income" to quote my friend. I was appalled by this possibility. But it makes tragic sense that this is how some doctors operate (pun unintended). And it makes total sense to me that that's likely how Lewis Leng operates. Maybe if you are "fortunate" enough to require neurosurgery, Leng will see you at your appointed time. Otherwise you are probably "out of luck." I asked to meet the manager of the department to make a complaint. To my surprise, she not only listened to my complaint, but asked if I could put it in writing because she was tired of having to deal with all the patients who had the same complaint! (And I did exactly as she suggested.) So if you have a choice, I highly recommend you seek another neurosurgeon. Even if you do need surgery, you have to wonder whose best interest would Leng have in mind. Yours...or his?

This is a long overdue review for Dr. Lewis Leng, who performed my cerebellopontine angle…read moremeningioma surgery. When I first met Dr. Leng, I was overwhelmed and anxious after discovering a brain tumor in an incredibly delicate area. right beside the nerves for hearing, balance, and facial movement. From the beginning, he explained everything clearly, answered every question, and guided me through the options with patience and respect. When the tumor grew and surgery became necessary, I felt confident I was in the best hands. During the operation, Dr. Leng worked millimeter by millimeter near critical nerves, preserving my hearing, facial function, and long-term quality of life. His skill, judgment, and care made all the difference. Today I am healing, hearing more clearly, regaining sensation, and living fully, a result I credit to his expertise and thoughtful decision-making. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Leng and recommend him with the highest appreciation and respect.

I was sent to Dr Baron from my urologist after my psa went to 1.76. He informed me that I had a…read moreGleason of 9 which is real scary because that indicates an aggressive hard to kill cancer. In 2014 I had radiation treatment for prostate cancer which drove psa down to 0.01. In 2020 my psa started to rise. I was sent to have a ct scan. The cancer was found in one of the lymph glands. I met Dr Baron who put me on a chemo drug which drove my psa back down to 0.01 in less than 2 months. I'll meet with him again in April. So far I have nothing to complain about. The man is a genius.

Dr. Baron had been treating my Mother's metastatic breast cancer for about 2 years. While he boasts…read morerespect of his colleagues, is always direct & undoubtedly has many years of experience under his sleeve, there are multiple things that I wish Dr. Baron would have done differently in the process of treating my Mother's disease. 1. Not enough time spent on the case. In the process of 2 years that we were seeing Dr. Baron, his practice apparently grew and the time and attention spent with us exponentially decreased. I have several examples of fully preventable sloppiness that significantly affected my Mother's well-being. While the waiting time for brief appointments would range from 30 min. to 1.5 hours, the time spent on our case went down to 5-10 min. 2. Treatment choices that lacked backup. Dr. Baron seems to be known for his aggressiveness in picking the treatments. With cancer, you have to. Unfortunately, the choices he made in the course of my Mother's disease were not always right, sometimes very poor. Doses that were too big for my Mother to handle, switching to a different drug while the previous one was still working gave her cancer a chance to grow. 3. Skepticism toward new developments. Dr. Baron does not believe in integrative cancer treatments or in any new developments directed at the patient's well-being; the mere mention of chemo-sensitivity testing brought a smirk onto his face. Being open-minded about complimentary ways could have helped identify the better suited treatment as well as help with the quality of life. The good: Dr. Baron is undoubtedly focused on killing as much cancer as possible. The bad: How much of the good stuff gets killed in the process is not a concern for him at this point. Note: The above is solely my personal opinion. Please do as much research as you possibly can before you pick your doctor and your treatment.

My old physician retired so I found Dr. Damon Lee in Daly City, CA, and had scheduled my first…read morevisit. I asked Datalink ITS (record keeper company) to send my complete medical history to his office. The form I filled out to authorize the release asked me for Dr. Damon Lee's office address and fax #. The form did not specify how they will deliver my records. I tried to get Dr. Lee's office email but the receptionist roared, "We don't have an email here!" then hang up. Nevertheless, they ended up faxing a 150 page to his office. His office called me hysterical about the whole thing yelling at me to make it stop. Frantically, I called Datalink and left a message, and also emailed them. Moreover, Dr. Damon Lee's office called me back and continuously yelled at me because Datalink could not stop the fax. I was also informed after being scolded that because of this, Dr. Damon Lee is refusing to see me. I was stunned and distressed with their decision not to see me because of this error made by a third party. I explained that this should not affect their decision to see a patient. I reported this incident to the Medical Board of California because I believe a physician should not refuse to see patients for inconsequential incidents such as this. The lady at the front desk is extremely vicious (I am using a nice word here). I can't even express in words how she screamed at me and didn't even let me speak. I managed to ask her though if she had seen the reviews about her on yelp and she simply said she didn't care and slammed the phone on me!

Best doctor ever !!! Years ago, I found the best doctor , Dr. Damon Lee, for my mother. I have…read moreabsolutely no doubt that she would not be alive today, and thriving as well as she is, if it were not for the consistent and brilliant care provided by Dr. Lee. My mother had a bad fall recently and had to be taken to the hospital Emergency Room. Although they checked her out and prescribed pain medication, they really didn't provide any advice for improving her health. Dr. Lee called us the very next day - as soon as he received the report from the hospital - and provided all the critical information that we needed to help my mother get better. Dr. Lee also arranged for in home health care visits by nurses and physical therapists to ensure a complete recovery. We would have never known how to arrange any of those kinds of medical visits. I wish I could give one million stars in my review because Dr. Lee deserves them. I appreciate that my 93 year old mother is feeling much better and is able to walk more each day - all because of Dr. Lee. His office staff of Barbara , Rosa , and everyone are truly wonderful too. They are always so sweet and patient when we are in for office visits. They have helped me so much in dealing with my mother's (often difficult) prescription medication mail service provider. We could not ask for a kinder, smarter, and more caring doctor than Dr. Damon Lee. He is simply the best !

Dr Sckolnick is amazing - I'm so thankful. I have thyroid cancer & he referred me to an…read moreout-of-network surgeon. When my insurance denied the referral, he called the insurance company on my behalf and they reversed their decision. Thank you so much!

Dr. Scholnick is an incredible doctor. He was patient and kind and listened to my symptoms and my…read moreworry. He was very understanding and explained things to me and thorough and simple terms. he was proactive with treatment for my condition. I honestly have not had a doctor experience like that in a long time! He is wonderful.

Dr. Detch is a gifted surgeon. He recently replaced my right hip and I'm already walking and pain…read morefree after only 4 weeks and I'm in my 80's and no spring chicken. His staff is also extremely caring and attentive. I cannot thank Dr. Detch enough for the fantastic job he did on my hip. I recommend Dr. Detch for anyone who needs an orthopedic surgeon. I'm truly blessed to have found him.

I had a fall and broke my patella, so I reached out to Dr. Detch for consultation. He was quick to…read moreadd me to his surgery list and I was able to have my surgery 2 days later. Not only is he incredibly caring, but he's also a fantastic orthopedic surgeon. The surgery was very sucessful. His staffs are amazing and so attentive. They check in on you the day after surgery to make sure you're doing well. They even handled my FMLA and Edd promptly without any delays. Wow! Dr. Detch and his Team are Incredibly the best !

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.

Dr Kubat gets my highest recommendation. I rarely stop and take the time to write reviews, but I…read morewas really impressed with Dr Kubat! He was a very clear and transparent communicator, was helpful in explaining the diagnosis and treatment plan, helped me feel confident and comfortable on the day of the procedure, and was responsive in answering my questions after for the recovery plan. Also had very positive experience with his supporting team, as they were professional and friendly.

I had surgery and didn't have same experience as these other people. Surgery was fine I guess (I…read morewas asleep for it) but I had major issues after where I couldn't really eat at all. He would just ignore most of my emails and pass them on to the nutritionist. I would follow the suggestions but would continue to not be able to eat and feel sick. This went on for months. No matter how many times I wrote or talked to him he would just ignore my issue and dump me on nutritionist. On occasion he would take the time to give me misinformation. (Example: I had very high iron levels, when I showed concern about it, which I had to cause he never reviewed my tests I think, he said it was the multi-vitamin. I was told to take multivitamin without iron and that was what I was taking. I mentioned it but he just kept going down his how to get me off the phone quickly list and Yep, you guessed it, ignored my concerns) All my questions and concerns were ignored for months cause nutritionist wouldn't acknowledge any of my questions at all (I assume because they were medical questions but at least acknowledge there existence) . I had to write a strong email to him and I complained to the hospital. This finally got him to test me. Imagine that, there was an actual problem. He denied having anything to do with the problem. I was very unsatisfied with his care. On quite a few of our conversations he was unprofessional and clearly made it obvious he found me and my concerns annoying. Oh and the test he sent me too, nobody knew how to do it where I was sent. Eventually 5 or 6 people were in the room trying to figure out how to work machine and conduct test. Real nightmare experience. Not sure it wasn't on purpose to torture me. Making me drink a horrible drink over and over again. I know what you are thinking. But I was nothing but polite to everyone for most of those months and only eventually showed my anger to Dr. Kubat but my anger was also polite. To everyone else involved I was nothing but cordial and compliant to their requests. I did get frustrated with my questions being ignored but even my frustration was mild and directed at my bad care. So after care was non existent for me basically. Just kept being put on different diets that didn't help and sucked. This went on for several months before the problem was forced to be identified. I don't trust him and now I have this surgery and I am unable to return to him because I cannot trust him. I would complain to hospital but they don't care either. Problem is still here over a year later though I can eat small meals now. Half a cup maybe before feeling ill. Terrible experience. I await the care team. My last bad experience they basically ignored all my complaints and sent me a written letter basically saying tough $h1t deal with it. So I assume that is what they do. Care team. Right.