Here is what my husband had to say about Dr, Threatt and Dr. Bruno…read more Be Prepared! If something / someone is THAT GOOD ... you sure will have a LINE ...: ________________________ Dear Dreamteam, I bet you get lots of emails like this, yet I feel I have to send this one too. I wanted to thank you both for the very quick and excellent removal of my kidney-stone. Being so very flexible and getting me from the initial consultation onto the operating table just within a few hours was a miracle! Immediately after the procedure I felt so much better and now, on the second day after the stone is removed, I hardly remember the pain I had and feel almost normal. I don not understand why this process is not the normal way to deal with those kidney-stones, rather have the patients suffer a few days or even weeks and at the end the procedure still needs to be done ... I guess its an insurance thing. Dr. Threatt, Dr. Bruno, once I again I wanted to thank you for giving me back my life :-) Feel free to use me if you need a reference ... which I doubt you do. Sincerely,

Its unfortunate I have to give these damn ppl even a single star. The staff at this office have a…read moreserious attitude problem and have no sense of respect for their patients. I'll be fair: the one star can go towards getting an appt same day. Otherwise, they suck. When I had to check out at the end of my appt, the lady gave me a form to give to the radiology dept that had the scan information on it. She took it back crossing something off but when I got to the radiology dept today, there was so much confusion as to what I needed to get done! I was there from 10:35 am till 12:30 pm dealing with their STUPIDITY. And naturally, when I call, I get their low income snooty a$$ attitude that they somehow think is acceptable. They are rude on the phone and in person! If you think that maybe it just happened to me and no one else, hear this: The lady at the Radiology Dept told me they get numerous complaints about this office staff from patients and people in the dept having to deal with them! To the staff at the Peninsula Urology Clinic: don't forget who pays your damn salary.. its people like ME. Next time put a smile on your ugly faces and fake the sweet talk if you want to keep your job!

Dr. Hu was rude, dismissive, and definitely not a caring presence. She did not listen to me at all…read more Her attitude was one of a person being forced to see a patient. And she got rid of me as soon as she could. She may very well be a great surgeon but she totally lacks any curiosity as to solving a post surgery problem not related to her surgery.

Worse doctor I have ever experienced. She made be good with a knife, but her bedside manner is the…read moreworse. My husband had to go see her for a second opinion in a worker's comp case. All that got us was another year of suffering, more tests and recommendations that she had no business making after spending less then 10 minutes with us. She could have cared a less about his issues and the nurse that saw us first thought we were there for a knee injury (it was his back). The Bay Area is rich with very qualified doctors, don't waste your time here. Dr. Hu was the onset of our little nightmare and only with the help of a good lawyer and persistence did we over come Dr. Hu's poor decision making.

Excellent bedside manner. Knowledgeable and caring. Wonderful staff…read more Dr Yao made time for my schedule. He demonstrates having time for his patients. I am very pleased with the quality of care.

Urologist/oncologist with great bedside manners! The perfect combination for patients with bladder…read morecancer...he is knowledgeable and also understands the stress of what cancer patient is under. He takes his time (never rush to see the next patient) to explain & clarify all options u have.

Dr. Nawal misdiagnosed my kidney failure…read more She recommended a compression sock if I didn't like the swelling. She said I could go back to the other doctor I'd gotten a prescription from, i'm trying to blame that medication for one symptom of my yet in diagnosed kidney failure How can the doctor dismiss the patient in stage III kidney failure? I had all of the signs present: Headaches, lethargy, massively swollen ankles, joint pain, inability to recover from exercise, and chronic fatigue. But not only did she dismiss the patient, when I protested the dismissal and asked for a recommendation to see a doctor who could specialize in internal medicine, she shrieked to portray herself as a victim to try get me thrown out of the hospital, and at that she was actually successful. She did this because she was angry. She was angry, I guess, because I questioned her diagnosis. Because I knew there was something seriously wrong. I was right. There was something seriously wrong; kidney failure.

Dr. Johansen has been my PCP since 2009. She is one of the best doctors I've ever worked with, for…read morethese reasons: Dr. J is part of "Team Katherine", supportive of my seeking out both holistic health and conventional medical information and options. She is caring and knowledgeable, and always respects my choice. Dr. J listens and takes patient concerns seriously. In 2010, her justified concern over a tiny lump under my ear resulted in a 6-hour Parotidectomy, tumor removal and reconstructive surgery. Thanks to Dr. J, I've had no complications since. In 2011, her quick call to me in a Cabo ER, and her advice (contrary to the renal specialist's), resulted in an emergency flight home for surgery that saved my kidney. Two years ago we relocated over two hours away from Dr. J. However, if she's in the state of California, I will drive whatever distance is required to remain a patient under her incredible care.

Dr. Gina provides you the knowledge and motivation to recover from illness. My experience with her…read morehas been incredible, as I have seen her passion and dedication for helping patients live as their healthiest selves. She demonstrates this in the way she talks about her own experiences in both having and treating illness as well as going out of her way to set up appointments when I need them when other doctors have failed me. Dr. Gina is a medical doctor who performs as a doctor should, helping with diagnosis, treatments, prescriptions, recommendations etc, but her help presents in a form that is far more wholistic, empowering, and human than that of most medical professionals. I highly recommend Dr. Gina Serraiocco.

Getting the appointment is horrific and you will wait 3-6 months..... The forms are absolutely…read moreridiculous a waste of time and she does not read them.... While you're waiting to heal I suggest reading David Hascom MD book and the Andrew Weil/martin Rossman guided imagery healing CDs free online through the San Mateo County Library..... Check her website online and Michael Greger MD ..... Happy healing and do not do the acupuncture in San Carlos the rooms are freezing stuff on welcomi, not peaceful or healing.

My body thanks me everyday since working with Dr. Wong. I…read morehad felt from various symptoms that my digestion was not good for a long time. Then, after one painful bloating incident, where others eating the same food had no issues, I decided to seek advice from Dr. Wong. From the beginning, Dr. Wong quickly educated me about her approach, how we would learn more about my situation, and how she proposed to treat my situation. Dr. Wong listened to me about my goals for myself, and we discussed a plan to which I was willing to commit. Within a few weeks of starting treatment, digestive changes were noticeable, and maybe I was also lucky that in a few months, my digestion became stable with regular healthy stool output. Through those observable improvements, I am certain Dr. Wong's treatments and advice, including a much reduced appreciation of wine, has resulted in distinctly improved digestion. As mentioned at the top, my body feels like it is internally working much better than before.

Last year, I experienced severe food poisoning which left me with severe gastro issues. All my…read moredoctors told me I had anxiety, IBS, and it was all in my head. Dr. Wong was the first person to listen to me with empathy and care. She asked me about all my sicknesses and symptoms beyond my gastrointestinal issues. When I met Dr. Wong, I could not walk, eat, or stand without debilitating stomach pain and nausea, along with lethargy and hormone imbalances. After 4 months with Dr. Wong, I started to get my life back. You have to be regimented and willing to change your diet and consume many vitamins, but Dr. Wong heals. She is the kindest doctor I have ever met and I truly believe she saved my life!

After a year of physical and occupational therapy for the same injury, I was recommended to try…read moreacupuncture with Dr. Wang and Dr. Yen at YiQi. I was initially skeptical, especially after an underwhelming experience--only 5 out of 6 sessions--at another clinic. However, my first appointment at YiQi gave me new hope. Dr. Yen's diagnosis through pulse reading was impressively accurate. He not only addressed my main concern but also identified additional health issues I hadn't mentioned. My session concluded with targeted pressure point therapy by Dr. Wang, which brought noticeable relief. I also learned that Dr. Wang specializes in chronic disease management, including conditions like diabetes, while Dr. Yen focuses on complex and hard-to-treat illnesses. While I know one session won't completely resolve my shoulder and arm condition, including pain, weakness, LRM, etc., it has already helped alleviate my symptoms. I'm optimistic and looking forward to my upcoming treatments.

My family met Dr. Yen during a very difficult time. It was Dr. Vi that recommended me to Dr. Yen…read more My father suffered an ischemic stroke at age 88 affecting the right middle cerebral artery. In the hospital we were gently told he might never walk again and his left side would likely remain paralyzed. After discharge, I brought him to several acupuncturists hoping to support his recovery. The experiences were brief and formulaic -- until we met Dr. Yen. What stood out immediately was that he didn't rush. He spent time carefully feeling my dad's pulse, asked detailed questions about sensation and pain, and adjusted treatment based on how my dad responded week to week. It felt individualized rather than procedural. For over a year my dad has continued treatment consistently. Today, he is walking with a cane, going out to restaurants with friends and family, and recently celebrated his 90th birthday with us. We know recovery after stroke varies widely and we also appreciate the role of his medical team and rehabilitation -- but Dr. Yen has been an important part of his progress and quality of life. Because of this experience, I've referred friends to him -- including people who felt stuck after not getting clear answers elsewhere. More than once I've been told I undersell how helpful his care has been. The office is very peaceful. Dr. Wang, Dr. Vi and Dr. Yen are the most compassionate acupuncturists. They really care about people's underlying issues. We're grateful to have found this practice.

Dr. Chang performed a laproscopic appendectomy on me in September 2019. The surgery was a total…read moresuccess (no complications) and I was able to fly internationally just four days afterward. I spoke with him before the surgery so we could discuss next steps, and he had a great bedside manner and he put me at ease. One thing Dr. Chang didn't tell me he was going to do, but I thought was very kind of him, was that he placed the largest of the three incisions very low and center on my abdomen. This allows me to hide the largest scar under my bikini line. Obviously a major surgery like this will scar, so I'm very glad Dr. Chang performed the operation in the way he did, as I suspect it would have been faster for him to just put the main incision closer to the appendix. 10/10 would recommend Dr. Chang for life saving surgeries again

Dr. Chang is by far the greatest doctor I have ever met. Not just greatest surgeon. Greatest…read more*doctor*. Never before have I seen any doctor care so much and so genuinely about his patients -- and believe me, between having cancer (Hodgkin's disease: surgery, chemo, and radiation) and Achalasia, I've seen dozens. Dr. Chang always goes the extra mile. He gives out his direct contact information (office, cell, home, email). He explains everything and thoroughly answers all of your questions. He expedites. He cuts red tape. He's incredibly knowledgeable without even the slightest hint of ego. He's honest, helpful, skilled, and selfless. He is totally on your side (and not just for cute girls either -- as you can see, I am not one). I can't tell you the number of doctors I've met that exhibit at least 2 or 3 of the following unhelpful attributes: aloof/distant, egotistical, sloppy/forgetful, stubborn, and downright incorrect. Dr. Chang has NONE of these. In fact, there is seriously not a single thing I can think of that is wrong with him AT ALL, and I'm a highly critical person. It sounds too good to be true, but he is truly everything you could ever wish for in a doctor. I met Dr. Chang a few years ago when I needed a Heller Myotomy. He had never done one before which made me a little nervous, but once I learned he was very experienced with laparoscopic surgeries in that general esophagus/stomach area in general, I was ok. The surgery went perfectly. There was a bit of follow-up shortly afterwards: tests needed to be done and I had a lot of questions. When I told him there was a part of a lab test that I really hated, he actually showed up at my lab appointment and told the lab guys to stop once he had what he needed. Years later, he hasn't changed a wink. I moved to southern CA and got a new job that didn't offer Kaiser, so I had to switch and my Kaiser membership expired. Recently, I needed a refill on the prescription he had originally written, and after I left a message with his receptionist, he personally called me up, left a voicemail with his direct #, and when I called back he confirmed everything I needed and even offered to call in the rx to the non-kaiser pharmacy directly!! I said I didn't have that # handy because I thought he was restricted to sending prescriptions to Kaiser-only pharmacies, so he said to just email him with the info of the pharmacy of my choice, and gave me his email address. He not only called it in, but sent me emails before and after to keep me posted on the status. If you ever find yourself in the fortunate position of having Dr. Chang as an option, OMG CHOOSE HIM!!! The prospect of regret is just unthinkable. Thank you, Dr. Chang. May a million doctors be molded in your image! =)