I first saw Dr. Robinson in the hospital after being admitted with respiratory issues. After being…read moredischarged, I made a follow up appointment with him. He is thorough and easy to talk to. He explained everything and acknowledged the parts of my condition that he isn't very familiar with (it is a quite rare condition). He listened to my questions and concerns and didn't get irritated, as some physicians do, about the fact that I do a lot of my own research, too, to try and get as much information as possible. Dr. Robinson answered my questions, completed his notes right then and there, sent notes to another specialist regarding a procedure I also need, and gave me a note for my employer. I am very pleased with the level of care and concern I experienced with Dr. Robinson and my husband, who was with me during my appointment, felt the same.

I have known Dr Massey since he was doing his Pulmonary Fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center. I…read morethink he is the finest example of a Physician any can be. He really does care about his patients. He will call them back in a time of crisis. He will follow up on the progress by phone. I am grateful and some what blessed to be one of his patients. He is my hero..... ( at least my favorite MD) 10/10 rating....

I just got off the phone, after hours, with Dr. Massey. My husband is a new patient of his and saw…read morehim months ago. My husband is sick and when I called today to make an appointment, I found out Dr. Massey is booked almost two months out. Yet, here comes the phone call....he listened and offered help and comfort! Wow! Totally unexpected! The first appointment, months ago with him was wonderful. Now this. This is an exceptional man and physician and El Dorado county is blessed to have him.

After spending approximately one year with another pulmonologist with no diagnosis for my 17 year…read moreold son's chronic cough, we were referred to Dr. Ali. After a few months of trying to figure out the problem, he ordered a bronchoscopy and determined my son had a staph infection in his lung. He was persistent, thorough and has a great bedside manner - he's friendly, he listens, and is an all around good guy. The only reason I gave him 4 stars out of 5 was that waiting room time was always long, sometimes 30-40 minutes. However, this may be attributed to his thoroughness and dedication to the patient. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family.

I made it to Carmichael PMA after escaping a four-year sentence at Roseville PMA. I have no idea…read morehow two places under the same umbrella can be so different. At Roseville I was a drain on resources. At Carmichael I became a human being, worthy of healthcare. Every single person I interacted with at Carmichael PMA was kind, attentive, and actively took an interest in improving my health. Everyone. The receptionist, the nurse practitioner, the doctor, the doctor's assistant, even people who weren't directly involved in my care acted like they were glad I was there. I was astonished. I have very low lung function. When Roseville diagnosed me, they wrote me off. When I walked in the door for an appointment the receptionist would look at me and sigh. When I had health issues I had to get a consensus on Facebook to diagnose me, then try to get someone at Roseville to do something about it, with varying degrees of success. The excellent care at Carmichael PMA was not an aberration. I got sick and was immediately sent to Riverside PMA, where a Carmichael PMA doctor saw me. I was treated very well. I can say nothing but good about these people.

He has a angry unhappy additude but he bye far the best lung doctor I've seen my mom and grandma…read moresee him and he's fixed there issue dose not beat around the bush so I give him that he really is all about making u better

In may of 2018 I was diagnosed and hospitalized for COPD, Pneumonia, and Sepsis. I was refered to…read moreDr. Batin, he was in Paradise, ca and I was in Folsom. It was more than a two hour drive for me each time. I have to say that being treated by him was the best experience of my life, not only was I healed.... that's right healed, there are no traces of COPD. I believe that God worked through him and healed me. He is a straight to the point truth teller, but I will never forget his words of wisdom when It came to him sharing how to overcome my nicotine addiction. He told me that If I chose to be the best version of myself and stay in the present moment, anything is possible. I've used his wise word and applied them to my daily life, and wow what a difference. Thank you Dr. Batin.

What could improve? Everything!! I have the same problem everyone else is having -- this office…read moredoesn't care. Period. They don't answer their phone. Ever. My doctor has put in 2 referrals for me over the last year, yet the referrals have been ignored. I had previously seen one of the doctors a few years ago, and he asked if I had heartburn. I told him I've never had a problem with heartburn. His response? "Yes, you have." What??? No! I haven't. This office is a joke. It's as if the office is a cover for something else because they sure don't practice medicine.

After getting a referral to PMA, those guys never ever pick up their phone. What kind of health…read morecare is this where reaching any human is impossible?? I'm better off taking my business to UC Davis or Stanford.

Dr. Lace is very meticulous and checks everything about my condition and orders all the right…read moretests. He has even ordered tests that my other doctors overlooked . He is very through at what he does . and he is a great guy . The girls in the front office have always been very helpful to me , and although this pandemic has been difficult for the girls at times , they have always been most friendly .

This is a first; I've never written a review on a doctor or an office. This office warrants one,…read moreparticularly the office manager. A breathing test was ordered (terrific tech at SNMH) and the test administered. Days later the office manager sent a text that they had not received the results of the test. I called the office and spoke with the manager. She asked me to call the Pulmonary Function Lab and have them transmit the result of my test to the doctor's office. I asked the manager isn't that more a function of your office rather than my effort. She snapped back, "Calm down"! I replied, "I am calm", to which she responded "You're attacking me". I replied, "I am not attacking you. I said I am the patient and the customer with a question but she again said that I should make the call to Pulmonology. I reminded the manager that I was the patient who asked her, on our initial phone contact, if she was in a hurry when she answered the phone, the impression being that she didn't have time for my call, brusque in manner, bordering on rude. I reiterated my first question regarding function. She then began to search for the report from Pulmonology, found it after making her point that she had not received it and tacitly had to back down from her comment that I was attacking her. Dr. Lace has a pleasant manner as does his nurse assistant, however the office manager defeats what would be an otherwise smoothly running office. There are other pulmonologists in Auburn and Roseville.

I would not recommend Dr. Kates to anyone. She is impatient, dismissive and disrespectful. I went…read moreto Dr. Kates for a few years. I never really liked her but couldn't find another Dr. Last time I went that was it. The entire session seemed like an assault. The health issue that she talked to me about was all from a very negative approach and about no possibility, and told me I would be on medication the rest of my life. Turns out, she was wrong about the issue. She had no suggestions, sympathy or ideas for helping me. She doesn't like being questioned. Her entire behavior was so rude that I froze out of shock. She needs professional counseling.

I have been a client of Dr Kate's for many years. She has been the best clinician I have had. She…read morewas never dismissive with her answers and I always left there with more knowledge of my situation. Now that Sutter has given doctors a time limit to adhere to with their patients you can sometime feel rushed. Dr Gates was so thorough I had to wonder what my other doctors were doing when I saw them. I always felt like I was in the best hands. Thank you Dr Kates. B. Tognetti

Dr. Garcia is one of the best doctors I've ever had! I've been going to her for asthma and allergy…read moretreatment and feel secure that I'm in good hands. She's kind and truly cares about her patients and their health. She's extremely knowledgeable and answers all my questions thoroughly. I really appreciate that she takes me seriously. She's super sweet and understanding. Can't thank her enough! The office is always good about answering my phone calls and getting me scheduled efficiently.

Saw Dr Chipps today for a chronic condition I have going to the hospital for with no answers. I've…read moregone 5 times in 6 months. The office staff was very pleasant as usual, the weight time was excellent, the nurse was extremely pleasant and proffesional. Dr Chipps came in very soon. He listened to all my concerns as well as fears of going back to the hospital. He gave me his thoughts of what he thought it could be, ran an extremely large amount of testing . He was also very will to see me again if I had a flare up that day so he could see it. He took the time to write a note to the lab to notify them to draw my blood during an episode. I'm seeing him again on Monday to put a plan in place. His office as well as other providers are available this week should I need to be seen. I went from being in a deep state of concern to a place of hope and hopefully soon a resolution and diagnosis for my many symptoms I'm having . I'm so thankful he was able to see me a couple days after I left the hospital . Thank you for the wonderful care Dr. Chipps and staff.