Dr Wise has been our doctor since he first established practice in Walnut Creek, many years ago. He…read moreis unusually skilled, insightful, and sensitive. He responds immediately to our inquiries and concerns. Consider yourself very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Wise

Dr. Wise and his staff are very caring and supportive. I am so grateful to have chosen him to be my…read moredoctor. I am generally a healthy individual, but when things went sideways for me, the staff were there for me and so incredibly compassionate. Much appreciation! Thank you!

Zero attention to patient care and individual needs particularly with elderly patients. Does not…read moreuse data or science in general to explore reasons for falls, cognitive decline or physical symptoms. Referrals are nonexistent. Why? Why doesn't this physician lack the ability to fully embrace this profession and such important work with the utmost integrity? We look to our health care providers for guidance, support and best practices.

First, I'll start by saying that Dr Pammi is nice but her work schedule and how her staff schedules…read moreappointments is the most horrid display of efficiency. I've been a patient for almost 10 years. Every time I called I've never been able to see the Dr the same day. There are two simple reasons: 1) Scheduler doesn't allocate enough slots for current patients who have pressing medical needs 2) Dr has limited schedule and only works 30hrs a week. To compare, my kid's pediatrician has always accommodated same day appointments. I've asked him how he's able to do this and it's quite simple. Scheduling and the amount of hours he puts in. The staff here is good at telling people to call their Urgent Care. That's where the money maker is. These doctors don't have to work 40 hours or more or have a quota of patients to see a week. They get paid regardless. There's no reason for them to work longer days and accommodate their current patients. Saving the best for last. Was suffering from major pains and asked Dr for recommendation. Staff called back and said Dr isn't able to provide any because she hasn't seen me in almost 4 years. I laughed so hard. Good luck getting an appointment.

All of the previous 1 star reviews are completely true and valid!…read more I am writing this review on behalf of my brother who has a slight mental disability. Dave has been a patient of Dr Harpole for 10 years and has always expressed to me how rude the lady at the desk was but I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt. In the past Dave was diagnosed as Pre-diabetic and has both diabetes and heart disease in the family. Blood work was done two months ago and because of Daves work schedule and the Dr's shortened hours, he was just now able to schedule the bloodwork review. Going in, Dave had mentioned that he had seen a urologist regarding a prostate issue and was scheduled for a procedure to recify the problem. Dr Harpole discussed the prostate problem and then an audible "buzzer" went off signaling the end of the appointment! Dr Harpole not only rushed him out of the office but refused to even address the 2 month old blood work telling him he now needed to make yet another appointment to go over them!!! When he asked Sandra at the desk she refused to even give him any copies until Dr Harpole "released" them. The Dr did manage to litterally scribble on a piece of paper a couple of notes regarding the results and all we could make out was "borderline diabetic." Daves father passed due to complications from diabetes and Dr Harpole is well aware of this! I then made a call to Sandra asking what had happened and she told me she could not release anything without the Dr's approval even though that's what the appointment was scheduled for in the first place. The prostate issue was completely taken care of and under control. Here's the whole crux of the experience...Dave's urologist whom he had only met one time actually took the time to call me from HER HOME and spend 20 minutes talking to me to find out more about Dave because she's a doctor who CARES and is in practice for all the right reasons. I remember delivering UPS to Dr Harpole back in 1981 and thinking it's probably time to retire since there seems to be an obvious burn out issue here. I will also be contacting John Muir and the Medical board regarding his practice. Please don't waste your time or money dealing with this business and hopefully this will save at least one person the experience. Thanks for reading...

If there is a negative stars rating I will do that!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read moreThe worst doctor office I ever seen in my life, in my 1st visit to the office, I wasn't even welcomed, front Desk person, the Doctor himself is very rude!!!, I was shocked They tried to over charge me for normal office visit copay, they said it was emergency!!!!??? go figure... I called my insurance and American Board of Medical and file complain again this office, both said: that's not right for them to over charge you for office visit copay, they were surprised by Dr Patrick Harpole office behavior. ******PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR'S OFFICE BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY, NOT WORTH IT, TOTAL WAIST OF TIME******

Dr. Pirkle was my PCP for more than ten years until I moved Because he is a concierge doctor, I…read morewas able to make prompt appointments. He also makes hospital visits. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains things clearly. He is also an excellent diagnostician.

Dr. Pirkle is exactly what I want in a primary care physician. Rigorous in his ongoing study as…read moremedicine evolves. I think he is truly committed to full patient health and delivers medical care as it should be, directly to the individual for the individual. I have been a patient of Dr. Pirkle's for over 10 years. I was compelled to write a review after reading some of the other reviews. Insurance, hospitals, reimbursement, and many other issues have affected how medicine is delivered. Some people are hard to please or don't like what they hear. If you want a skilled, dedicated primary care physician that you can trust, I recommend Dr. Pirkle, full-stop.

Excellent. Dr. CANDELL is always attentive to my concerns & thoughtfully responds. He is a fabulous…read moreprimary physician & someone I would trust with any issues. I am grateful to have him as my first medical resource.

This a is wonderful practice. Dr Candell is a great physician. However, in addition to Dr…read moreCandell, I want to say that Nurse Anna is beyond fabulous. She is intelligent, compassionate, patient, and truly cares about the patients in the practice. She is an unsung hero, tirelessly trying to help all the patients in her care. I will be forever grateful for all of the help she has given to me over the years. She is an amazing advocate for the patients in the practice.

I am also bummed that she is closing her practice. I was only able to interact with her a few…read moretimes. After multiple medical errors over the years by other doctors, that many doctors refused to properly document, she took the effort to review my records and provide the most accurate medical record that I have had since the first error in 2010- proving to be the most ethical doctor I have ever interacted with. It takes a special person to stand up against the flow in medical systems. She is that type of person. The type that would stand up and say that is wrong. Ethical enough not to work for system that were no aligned with her ethical integrity. A very rare find. She even found the root cause of the of the issues that were missed for years along with doing a very thorough GI work up-greatly improving symptoms and lessening risk damaging other organs. Noting that I have been going to a Functional Medicine GI doctor and did not have such a thorough GI work up. I wish her the best and hope that everything is ok with her. We are not sure why she ended up closing her practice, I hope everything is good, but rating her closing her practice is not rating her as the excellent doctor she is. I wish that someone as smart and ethical as her would be filling the space-but that isn't happening-sadly.

So bummed she is closing her practice because she is the best PCP (if not one of the best doctors)…read moreI've had! I started seeing Dr. Michaud last year after my former FNP (and awful GI doc) ignored some serious symptoms. She has a great bedside manner, is smart, proactive, and thinks outside of the box. She even came up with possible diagnoses other specialists missed. Although we never figured out the cause, she took EVERYTHING I told her VERY seriously. As a veteran patient, I cannot count how many doctors downplay or ignore serious symptoms. Dr. Michaud not only does the opposite of those doctors but should also teach other doctors how to take their patients' concerns seriously. I was able to get in the following week after scheduling as a new patient and never had difficulty getting appointments. Her receptionist, Annabelle, and her MA, Rachel are friendly and helpful. I wish I found her sooner and had more time to be her patient. Thanks Dr. Michaud for listening to me and helping me as well as serving as an example for the care I hope to provide my patients as a family physician one day!

I'm surprised I haven't written a review already, as I, and my family, have been seeing Dr Gao for…read moremore than 10 years. The office is not fancy or modern, but has plenty of parking, the atmosphere is very informal, and the staff is friendly and responsive. I always feel relaxed talking to both Dr Gao and the staff. Lisa and the rest of the staff almost feel like old friends, who I can talk to and not feel I have to be formal and serious. Dr Gao is very patient and receptive, listens to my concerns and doesn't push drugs or treatments, but rather suggests what she thinks is best, and listens to any objections or questions I have. She tries to minimize drugs in favor of lifestyle choices, but doesn't hesitate to refer me to specialists if I need one, or prescribe drugs when needed. I never feel rushed or ignored when I am there.

Called same day for an appointment and was accommodated within 15 minutes. The ladies who helped me…read morewith the test were very kind despite my reflexes but overall very calming during my appointment and reassuring me. They are absolutely amazing and the type of care they provide are unmatched. Thank you for a great experience 10/10 would recommend

I've been trying to get ahold of their office for months as my insurance says they are taking new…read morepatients. After 5 messages over 4 months I haven't once received a call back. Not to mention the 8 or so calls where I didn't leave a message. It's odd that no one ever picks up the phone. I'm over it. Imagine if you had a medical emergency and this is how they conduct business.

After Gayle and I got hitched, I started to look for a Primary Care Physician on the Walnut Creek…read moreside of the Caldecott Tunnel. I had the same MD from the Alta Bates Medical Group for years, and that annual appointment was mostly a relaxed update on what was going on with my life (with an age 50 Exam in between). Over here in the WC and like Gayle, I wanted a Doctor who was affiliated with John Muir. And thanks to that list and very positive Yelp reviews, I decided to give Dr. Julia Hohman a try. From the get go, Dr. Hohman has been both collaborative and blunt regarding my state of health. The key messages I received were that my weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol needed improvement, and with a few B Vitamin shots thrown in for good measure. Gayle actually thinks that I'm in great shape, but the soft power of Dr. Hohman got my attention. Since the first appointment, I've dropped 7 pounds, given up donuts in the AM, worked along the edges of other food choices (like burgers and cheese), and have recommitted to my exercise regimen. And despite our honeymoon trip to Portugal, great food in Holland and Louisiana, and various Holiday goodies, things have been going very well (and without a Lipitor or similar prescription). My next appointment is in 6 months and it's still a long way to the top, if I'm going to rock and roll....But under Dr. Hohman's guidance (and despite my love of cheese), I'm cautiously optimistic.