I really liked this doctor prior to having my 5th child at Alta bates /sutter. But while in the…read morehospital about a day after I gave birth via csection (csection done by Dr Kadri who's great) she came in and told me about the possibility of needing another surgery due to some post partum symptoms. So coming off of a csection and having a brand new baby this news really scared me and while I looked for reassurance and help she made me feel silly and had VERY little patience with me. She could see I was somewhat panicking and she just made me feel worse. So disappointed in her, I'd seen her a few times in office and even considered having her be by primary this pregnancy, so glad I didn't.

I'm not very good at pregnancy and had complications each time that I delivered. For my first…read morepregnancy, I made the mistake of going to an OB-GYN who lacked experience in high-risk. Unfortunately, that pregnancy did not end well. For my second and third pregnancies with deliveries in December 2019 and April 2022, I knew that I needed to find an experienced, knowledgeable doctor with good bedside manner. Dr. Zhang checks all those boxes. She was able to advise me on which tests were necessary and which ones weren't, called to check on me when I was hospitalized during my second pregnancy, takes time to explain things to me, and listens to the questions and concerns that I have. I appreciate the attention that she gives to me, despite getting the standard ten minutes or less that patients get with the doctor. My only regret is that I did not see her for my first pregnancy, or the story might have ended happily.

Super impressed but the service this John Muir branch offers. Making an appointment was easy and…read moreeven though it was not immediate, I was happy to wait a couple of weeks as there was no emergency reason for this annual check. Building is well located and very practical. Waiting area is immaculate and spacious. The nurse who look after me was kind and clear. I was seen on time I was seen by the nurse practitioner Eli who was thorough , efficient, caring and gentle.

Today was my first visit with Dr. Morando at Pleasant Hill location. Before I was a patient of Dr…read more Stephen Weinstein, who recently retired. Therefore I was referred to that office to continue my care. I was hard to get an appointment due to volume of patience, and I was considering finding new OBGYN. I am very glad that I was patient and waited to see Dr. Morando. She is very personable, caring, professional and have an excellent bed side manners. I felt comfortable with her right away, which is not easy considering type of care she is providing! Office was clean and tidy. Wait time was no more than 10 minutes. Her medical staff was also friendly and caring!

Dr. Matlock is an ObGyn who pays attention to the entire woman, and not just her uterus/vagina. She…read morenoticed that my neck was a little swollen and ordered a thyroid test. Sure enough there was a huge problem that may have been undiagnosed for another year if not for her awareness. I highly recommend her.

A few years ago I (not under Tina J.) had to have fibroid surgery, and I was sent to Dr. Matlock…read morebecause she was a specialist. She took very good care of me through the process of about 5-6 months. From my initial painful diagnosis to when I woke up in the recovery room, she was always knowledgeable, and encouraging. It's nice to feel like your doctor really cares. Dr. Matlock is the best!!!

she left and went back to her family in Hawaii. She was awesome! A loss for us! My care was Gyn.read more

I found Dr. Schleuning to be a skilled surgeon who told me what I needed to hear, had patience to…read morelisten to my concerns, was honest about my situation and gave me excellent advice. Most importantly, the outcome of my surgical procedure was excellent and my recovery went well. I am very grateful to have had her as my surgeon.

My experience with this doctor was terrible. After waiting over an hour undressed in the exam room,…read moreshe finally walked in and, in a condescending tone, asked why I was "in such a hurry." I won't go into graphic details, but after performing a minor procedure, she left me in pain and bleeding and simply walked out. I had to get up and track down a nurse for help. Overall, an awful and deeply unprofessional experience.

It's really been quite a while since I lived in the area and was able to keep Dr. Sakamoto as my…read moreprimary, my gyno, etc, but I still recall his hightened sense of care and professionalism and i have yet to find another gyno that would come out superior to Dr. Sakamoto. Dr. Sakamoto was always very patient with all my questions and very attentive to my concerns. I never felt that I had to be rushed out of there and his nursing staff was always very pleasant, friendly, and helpful. my favorite "awwwwwww" moment - realizing that there is a poster of baby polar bears cubs on the ceiling.... ladies - i think you understand))

I've had Dr. Sakamoto has my OBGyN for a long time. Then he joined Kaiser . I managed to find him…read moreafter years and I'm going to drive all the way to Valejo to have him as my primary physician. Kind, caring and an amazing knowledgeable practitioner.

I had one interaction with this doctor and that's all it took. Without going into too much detail,…read moreI had a very important blood draw I needed done one night. It was the deciding factor in if I was going to need an invasive surgery the next day. It was my misfortune that the offering physician forgot to put the stat order in, and my even more misfortune that the on call doctor that night was Dr. Melissa Owens. There I was, at the lab, trying frantically to get the order in the system before they closed. I am a triage nurse, so I know how these things work after hours, and there's always an on call doctor on duty and it's their responsibility to take over these kind of orders. So the lab/I get in contact with Dr. Owens and explain the situation. She tells me she doesn't want to put the order in because, "then I'll get a call at 3 in the morning with the results, and I don't want to be woken up." I literally pause for like 30 seconds...so you'd rather put my health and well being on the line because you don't want to be woken up at 3 in the morning? I just thanked God she wasn't my regular physician. I wouldn't want to interrupt her day or night with my burdensome life threatening problems. She did finally call my original OBGYN to ask her to put the order in for me. But it wasn't until after I sort of stood my ground, saying, "well, I kinda need this..." Also, of note... The lab result came in at 11pm, so she would have been "burdened" before midnight. To think that she put my medical need behind her restful sleep. Not the type of doctor I'd want watching my back.

The very best. How lucky I was to find a doctor like her. It's impossible to find the quality of…read morecare and compassion that she offers. Wow, will I miss that when she retires some day! Sonja Farer