Dr. Markoff "fired" me as a 75 year old patient. His reason was I used CAPs in my emails. Now, I am forced to say when asked the name of my PCP, "None". read more

I was looking for something else and came across Markoff's name. Apparently he is now accepting new patients. It appears ex-patients, like myself, got tired of his sarcastic condescension and have moved on. Nice. read more

Initial visit went rather well. I was desperately seeking a Doctor that could help with a rather brutal issue...he agreed to give me an ongoing script, but told me he " Couldn't help me, as he had no experience with tapering off dangerous benzos. " I still juggled horribly and finally went back. Mark of was irate that I hadn't seen him in a while. ( ummm doctor you told me initially you "couldn't help me"!! ) and when I told the doctor I was struggling horribly he snapped " I didn't prescribe you the drugs that damaged you!" I said I realized that...then again saying how horribly I was doing, he stated "You were nicer the last time I saw you!" WHAT? He made it all about him! I'm sitting there frail and asking for help and I get that reception...basically rude and victim blaming.! He was eager to start me in statins when an initial blood panel showed a small rise in cholesterol. ( I'm Vegan...never had any issues with elevated chlolesterol).I told him "no " to the statins and he told me he was on them...to quote him.." I like my drugs." Yes, I noticed that from that and prior visits. No thanks! But being treated so rudely my last visit I never returned. I know some doctors prefer compliant clients..but I research drugs for negative impacts on health and and am open about my reluctance to just take drugs arbitrarily .. Just felt treated rudely, badly and gave up on doctor markhoff, and asked on Nextdoor for other client opinions...honestly some were fine regarding him and others felt he didn't listen..which was my take on him. I sought help as I was struggling so horribly, and got rebuffed in a negative manner. I've also e realized the doctor will throw multiple suggestions of scripts and when declined ( the scripts suggested would exacerbate the akathesia I was already suffering horribly from!) he got huffy and said " You need to see a psychologist!! read more

I rarely give negative reviews. But for this Dr. William Markoff, I've been itching to write for awhile now. I've been to many practices and have seen many Dr's, but this one is by far, the worst I've ever had. Since my first visit, The staff encountered problems and frankly, he doesn't even care about his patients. Even my kids refuse to go see him. Definitely changing my PCP. read more

I am quite amazed to see the bad reviews for Dr Markoff - I think he's excellent. I am relatively new to the area and have seen him for routine checkups as well as something not so routine. I find him thorough, compassionate, knowledgable. He never seems rushed and is willing to talk through any questions/concerns I might have. So far, he's been great. I'm a mid-60's senior. I also love the fact that if you have a sudden concern, you don't have to wait days/weeks to see him. They take same day appointments every day, just call in when they open at 815am and get slot. This is excellent! read more

Dr Markoff is hands down best doctor in town. Super friendly super professional. He makes visits easy going and smooth. I owe my confidence in medical awareness and health to this man. Come see him. Great staff and office atmosphere. read more

Don't know why it's taken me so long to write a review. I've been seeing Dr. Markoff going on about 20 years or so. I needed to find a new doctor when my previous doctor of 20+ years stopped taking the insurance I had at that time. My first appointment with him, all those years ago, was more of an interview experience - where did you go to school, medical bonafides sort of thing. It was an opportunity to try and gage his manner, medical expertise, and determine if we would be able to work well together. He was then, as he is now, open, direct, well educated, extremely knowledgeable, very personable, and professional. The one and only drawback is he doesn't do hospital visits. He was very upfront about this right at that first visit. And I appreciated knowing this from the get go so I could make an informed decision. He's very tuned into the medical community and has always provided me with excellent referrals when needed. We've gotten along great all these years. Appointments are easy to make on a timely basis. All the staff working there are truly fabulous. I especially appreciate nurse Fred and always hope to see him when I'm there. He's so knowledgeable and kind. My rule of thumb in seeking medical professionals - medical education counts, they have to be smart, they have to be direct, they have to have excellent critical thinking skills, and I have to trust them. Check on all counts. It's just a bonus that we also get along very well. read more

I am moving slow after 76 days in the hospital and was a few minutes late to my appointment. They refused to see me. They are unprofessional, unpleasant and lack compassion. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

Dr Markoff has served as my physician for 15 years. He is always cheerful, remembers me and my particular issues and needs, and gives me needed advice and counsel. He, or his office, are responsive when I call or need a prescription filled. I highly recommend him to anyone needed a personal or family doctor. read more

Very thorough and detailed oriented. He didn't remember me from the previous time I saw him, but the computer system is pretty sophisticated, so he got caught up pretty fast. All his prescriptions and insights have worked out great for me. read more

It is completely ok to bring a note pad to take notes when results are being given to your husband from a CT scan so you the wife can write stuff down that makes no sense so you can ask questions as the spot on the lung is being chatted about along with calcified arteries around his heart. A bit shocking to us. I was asked what I was doing and was chastised by him the Dr for taking notes. It is never ok to tell a patient or his support to put a piece of paper away. In today's world and as my husband advocate it is not acceptable. And more of an ego move on the Dr's part. Shameful that someone hasn't share with him that it's the norm. I was told to put it away. It won't happen again. read more

Dr. Markoff has been my family physician for well over 10 years, ever since my last physician had the temerity to up and die with no advance notice. Dr. Markoff is an expert at diagnosing unusual problems. For example I had an excruciating headache for a couple of weeks. He was out on vacation at the time (even doctors need time off, I guess), so I had to see someone else. That doctor decided I must have a brain tumor and sent me to get a brain scan, which looked fine. By then, Dr. Markoff had returned and I was able to see him. He immediately diagnosed it as TMJ, the result of some dental work performed on me a few weeks earlier. He prescribed a muscle relaxant and the headache was gone in 24 hours. That's just one example of how good he is. I definitely recommend him. read more

Dr. Markoff is a great doctor and a home boy, being brought up right here in Santa Rosa. He graduated from the prestigious Loyola University of Chicago and obtained his medical degree from State University of New York Syracuse. His background is impeccable and is an incredible advocate for his patients. I play guitar so we have a bond as he is an avid guitar player. Good to have a doctor in santa Rosa that you can relate to. read more

He doesn't deserve 1 star.. Did someone tell him he is God, lol, far from it.. Walk out of the exam room on him, talk to me like he did...he was so mad that I took control, that he made a huge scene, yelling at me in front of everyone, what a child..go back to school and learn something, don't pass up the humble pie this time around ... read more

Such a good Dr. Not a pill pusher. Spends time and listens. He's a gem in the medical field.

Started off to be a great DR.. his staff is awesome however when my daughter fell very ill I told him specifically what I believed was causing her condition yet he sent her for numerous tests after tests totally having nothing to do with her symptoms. . We went from hospital to hospital he never followed up on what was happening and he told me after I persisted what I felt that even if I were right it wouldn't be an emergency situation... a year later and she was diagnosed with EVERY condition I told him and nearly lost her life as a side effect from one of the conditions is anaphylaxis. .. all I can say is thank goodness I am a persistent mother and we found another DR. read more

I saw the doc for a shoulder injury, he was more concerned about scheduling a physical than diagnosing the reason I was at the doctor in the first place. he icing on the cake was he gave me a cortisone shot and his office coded it on my invoice as an office surgery? $145 in labor not counting the medicine for 1 shot, less than 30 seconds. I called billing and they told me to call the office and the saga continued. I eventually paid the bill to protect my credit and by the way incorrect diagnosis on the shoulder. I'll find another M.D.! read more

Very arrogant and condesending. Did not like his demeanor at all. Went to see him for a physical as he is blue shield provider. Ws told during the exam that he could only bill for vitals and if i had other age appropriate questions, i neede to book more appts so he could bill more. He runs late but is so quick to cut me off once his 30 mins is up. I did not like his personal irrelevent remarks either. He is not a good listener to his patients concerns. At another appt, nurse practioneer , Tori Doolittle informed me hysterically that I has an extreme high white blood count, which really startled me. She suggested more tests. Then she called me and said it "was a mistake". So unprofessional. read more

Dr. Markoff, Was our family doctor for a while and we like him. He is a good doctor. Our only complain was the rude people that run the office, and the last minute changes as to having to see a nurse practitioner instead of the doctor with whom we had initially made the appointment. The nurse practitioner was clue less most of the time, so her solution was to send us to the ER. (happen more than twice ) So... We just change of a doctor, why bother with nonsense like this. read more

We are so blessed to have in our area of Santa Rosa such a caring and knowledgeable doctor as Dr.Markoff. His attention to our needs has always been his first priority. He is very attentive and takes as much time as necessary to attend to our problems, never rushed. Always follows up on any tests or procedures with a phone call. His staff is excellent always warm and friendly making you feel at ease. He is very punctual always on timilye. We have been with Dr.Markoff for 15+ years,have recommended him to many of our friends and family who now see Dr.Markoff as their physician. We strongly recommend him for your family physician you will be overly satisfied with his caring and knowledge of your needs. John and Marlene. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Markoff for a couple of years and it wasn't until recently that I really learned to appreciate his skills. Dr. Markoff is very comprehensive and analytical in his care. He persisted on running tests that I did not think I needed, but it turned out we found something that could have been a bad health situation for me in the near future. I trust Dr. Markoff and appreciate his caring attitude read more

Dr. Markoff has taken great! care of our family since we moved to Santa Rosa more than 10 years ago. He is a very caring, honest, knowledgeable doctor that is hard to find these days. Too bad there are not more doctors around like Dr. Markoff. He has a dry sense of humor, which I love and very intelligent. Great with diagnosis and follow-up. He calls us up himself with all test results, not many do that. read more

Dr. Markoff was a blessed find. HIs office is like the old days, small , cordial, friendly staff. He is so on time I barely sat down. My wife had only great things to say about his candor, his thoroughness, and his insights. He seems to generally care about us and our problems. He immediately asked about all my preventive care, on my first visit. Subsequent visits showed, intelligence kindness and empathy. I cannot say enough good about him and his practice. It is getting harder and harder to find such independent great physicians. read more

biggest scum bag in the game. this happened almost 2 years ago but now that I'm on Yelp again I want to let everyone know. Went in to see DR Markoff because he was one of the providers on my insurance that kept popping up so I thought ok guaranteed my insurance will cover. He was very very condescending, arrogant, self-centered etc. but this was after he said "I smell cigarette smoke on you, did you smoke before you came in here!?" I said "uhh yes" so he said "well that is HIGHLY OFFENSIVE you have contaminated the bldg. there is a rule here you cannot smoke an hour or less before coming in here" So i told him if thats their dam* rule they need to post it and alert people to it and that its not my fault if I was not informed about it. But it didn't end there, oh no!! I got a letter banning me from his practice, which later I found would ban me from ALL of Northern CA Medical Associates practices, which is about 50 plus locations. this man got me banned from an entire company, yes its true.....beware!!!! read more

He is horrible. One patient hit it right on by saying he thinks he is God. Condescending and extremely arrogant. Was with him for years but as time goes on it is very apparent he is not a very good doctor. Misdiagnosed a number of issues for me over the years. Glad I found a professional caring doctor to replace him. Well, a veterinary doctor would have been better than him read more

Very discouraged with Dr. Markoff as my mother became old and frail. At 90 years of age, we were basically told by his office that she was becoming too much paperwork because she was in an assisted-living environment where they had to get approval for all treatment. We quickly got a new doctor after receiving that information, but it was too late....the delay in everything resulted in the inability to catch not only blood clots in both legs but sepsis shock. She was dead within a month. read more

Dr. Markoff has been our family Dr. for more years than I can remember - I think from when he first set up shop. Always been a trusted and caring advisor. I owe a lot of my good health to him and how he has managed my diabetes. Highly recommend him. read more

Satff was unorganized and rude, hard to schedule an appointment, didn't feel like I was taken seriously by the doctor or staff. Referrals were made to specialist but were rejected because the staff/dr didn't put any reason as to why the referral was being made. I was told by the staff I would have to fight Sutter to see the specialist, I had seen prior to switching Insurance Companies. In fact I switched my family to another doctor and he was on rotation for the weekend and spent the appointment with my son trying to argue with me about how good of a doctor he is. He said to me, "That if you are the only one out of thousands of patients that was not pleased with his services he could live with that". I was very sick and getting worst and needed to be seen by a specialist. To bad he has potential but needs to learn to listen to his patients and not be so insecure. read more

I'm truly sad that some of Dr. Markoff patients gave him bad reviews. My family have been patients of his for over 5 years. Love, love, love his staff, especially Medical Assistants Fred and Mary Ann. Only once during this time have any of us had to wait more than 10 minutes (a special emergency occurred on that occasion). He's a competent, professional doctor, a good listener, always upbeat around me (I never leave without at least one chuckle). He's human, and a good human at that. If I had even a little criticism it would be in the early years a nurse practitioner didn't "get it right" and I didn't feel a complete trust with her assessments. Oh yes, his partner, Dr. Trapnell is top notch, too. read more

Dr. Markoff is one of the best doctors I have ever met. I always try to find the leading professional in every scope of practice that I need. Dr. Markoff is extremely knowledgeable and always seems to know the latest information in his field. I have recommended him to several people who have all left their appointments feeling the same way. Dr. Markoff listens and does not rush through his appointments. I trust Dr. Markoff with my life, and more importantly, my family's lives. I know that he will do whatever it takes to provide us with the best care we can possibly receive. It's hard to find that peace of mind with very many people. We have it with Dr. Markoff. read more

Dr. Markoff has been my family doctor for the last five years, and I only have wonderful things to say about him. He is not only a very competent physician, but he is a good listener. His office staff is also very professional. read more

Dr. Markoff is my favorite doctor I have ever seen. He is thorough and uses great common sense. The practice, Northern California Medical Associates, is the best medical office I have ever dealt with! From Dr. Markhoff all the way through the entire staff, they are thorough, organized, helpful and supportive. read more

I and my parents have been going to Dr. Markoff for years. He is trustworthy, comprehensive, and caring. It is clear to me people who dont get what they want go out of there way to write poor reviews. I and many of my friends see this practice and couldnt be happier. The Doctor is on time, I can see he really thinks about my problems and cares deeply about why I am there, from a cold to my cholesterol to the odd or more challenging issues, like fatigue. read more

Dr. Markoff has been my doctor for about 10 years and I highly recommend him. What I like most about him is that he asks questions and really listens to determine what is going on, and he explains things in detail so you not only understand the treatment plan but why he thinks that treatment is the best course. He also seems to take a more holistic approach to treatment than some doctor's I've had in the past, and doesn't seem to shy away from considering alternative treatments when they seem appropriate. I appreciate the time he takes with me, and I like how sometimes (if it is relevant) he will share a personal anecdote about his own health or his wife's health and how he/she dealt with it, since we are close in age and it relates to what I'm going through. Despite the time he takes, it never seems like I have to wait very long when I go to the office. The nurses in that office are also great, especially Fred who always remembers my name and asks how I'm doing. I've never had an issue with the front office staff either. I'm sorry a couple of people here had not-good experiences with him, and I imagine every doctor & office has not-great interactions with patients sometimes...but honestly, my experiences over the past 10 years have been really stellar. Especially after all these years since he knows me (as a patient only) and my medical history, and I imagine takes that into consideration when treating me. read more