San Francisco Paramedics Association
Neighborhood: SOMA

657 Mission St
Ste 302
San Francisco, CA 94105

Jessica G. writes: When you're stuck doing admin, you want to build another skill set to keep under your belt. A set of skills other than getting disgruntled on the phone, finding out you have sciatica from sitting in a chair for 9 hours a day, and fielding…

Apex Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

1810 Gateway Drive
Suite 110
Foster City, CA 94404

Cindy I. writes: Great facilities. I have gone to three other physical therapy offices and none nearly as updated as this one. Also easy to get to location right off 92 and 280. For scheduling I have always been able to get the time I want, even after work.

Very…

Starrett Charles J DPM
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

2250 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Melissa H. writes: I got a referral to Dr. Starrett from Dr. Savant (my recent great find!) and I totally love him.

When I got to the floor, his door was open and the front office was empty.  Very tidy but unpopulated.  The new patient forms were out and ready for me…

Executive Express Chiropractic
Neighborhood: Financial District

One Embarcadero Center
Ste 500
San Francisco, CA 94111

InfodivaMLIS B. writes: My health gem. Let FSC help you.

I have been a paitent of Front Street Chiro for forever. Since its inception.
I attended a free diagnostic clinic after recieving a flyer.

I remember that day. I was suffering from sever low back pain. Severe PMS. I was…

Dawn Cortland MD
Neighborhood: Financial District

180 Montgomery Street
Suite 2370
San Francisco, CA 94104

Nish N. writes: I used to go to Dawn Cortland, she was great, but moved to a monthly member service plan, so on her recommendation, moved over to Dan "the man" Kalshan. I'd recommend them both, though.

Bay Area Wellness & Longevity Center

1301 Broadway
Millbrae, CA 94030

Anita L. writes: The owner/chiropractor Jeffrey Vanderheym is a patient man who tries to help people regain wellness through various different methods including massage therapy. You can check out their website at www.bayareawellness.com

Roschkowsky Andrei DDS

351 N San Mateo Dr
San Mateo, CA 94401

Oksana T. writes: I had my holes in the head filled here. I have really good tolerance for pain and absolutely incredible patience when it comes to unnatural bone grinding, so the one hour of foreseen torture ended up being an extra hour of a good morning sleep. Thus…

Dr. Josephine Mak, MD
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

818 Jackson Street
Suite 301
San Francisco, CA 94133

Marc S. writes: I hadn't been to a doctor in over 3 years, but finally had to because this nightime cough had been nagging me for over a week and was starting to worry me.  HMO assigned me to this doctor, a 50ish little asian woman who was pretty friendly, but sort…

Albany Family Practice

500 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706

maiko h. writes: I'm a managed healthcare newbie (hurray for health insurance!) so when I saw "Family Practice," I imagined a bona fide family doctor who works out of a little office.  Wrong!  AFP is a part of multipurpose Alta Bates medical mall that houses several…

Dr. Mikhail Berdichevsky, DDS
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

4444 Geary Boulevard
Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94118

Cpt. Scallywag N. writes: Truthfully, I don't know whether to give one or five stars here. Mr. Berdichevsky has been my dentist now for two years, and um...I'll be honest...the shit's medieval up in there. Maybe Russia's got some special dentistry techniques or tools or…

Dr. Morrie Mink, MD
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights, Western Addition/NOPA

2186 Geary Boulevard
Suite 213
San Francisco, CA 94115

Ligaya T. writes: when i met dr. mink (ear, nose and throat doc) he was wearing one of those old school headbands with the big round mirror thing. it was the first time i had actually seen one of those, i thought they just existed in cartoons.

anyhow, he asks me what…

Kaiser Permanente Martinez Medical Center

200 Muir Rd
Martinez, CA 94553

Cee H. writes: I have had nothing but great experiences at this Kaiser facility. I personally live closer to Vallejo but work in Concord, so if I need to go to an appointment at lunch or after work it quick and easy. Compared to the larger facilities, I have rarely…

Dr. Rodney S. Lee DDS
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

450 Sutter Street
Room 1836
San Francisco, CA 94108

Jason M. writes: Really outstanding!  Very professional, organized, friendly staff.  I was referred by my dentist for Invisalign, but he first sat me down, looked at my teeth, and then gave me lots of options.  He was very honest with all the pros and cons, and the…

Downtown Medical at Union Square
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

450 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94108

matt m. writes: I like being relaxed. My muscles like being relaxed. Especially when I have been riding my bicycle more than I ever have before.

I tried to visit Dr. Rozengurt in the Richmond--he's my "primary care physician". He is no longer there! PRIMARY CARE MY…

Wong Alvin D MD
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond, Laurel Heights

3838 California Street Rm 310
San Francisco, CA 94118

Stacy J. writes: Difficult to get an appointment. You really have to make your case sometimes before they relent. In fact, the reception staff is ready to prescribe you drugs over the phone just so you don't come in. (Depending on your situation, this could be a good…

Richard G Glogau, MD
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

350 Parnassus Ave
Ste 400
San Francisco, CA 94117

gwynnie p. writes: Dr. Glogau is great for a few reasons:
-quick and accurate diagnoses
-he's conservative-he will not recommend the most radical or invasive forms of treatment unless he thinks there's a compelling reason
-if you get his attention for long enough he is a…

Shannon Shariat Shabnam DDS
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

500 Sutter St
Ste 204
San Francisco, CA 94102

Jenna V. writes: dr. shariat rules.  

i used to be wary of dentists.  but dr. shariat is very friendly, she gives you her undivided attention, and answers any questions you have.  she's very nice to me.

the staff is overall friendly, especially the front desk…

Terecita L. Dean DDS

875 Island Drive
Suite B
Alameda, CA 94502

Johnny M. writes: http://www.terecitadea...

This review is for the San Francisco office.  For some reason the database defaulted to an Alameda office.

Dr. Dean is the rockstar of all dentists.  She has big, bright orange hair that she usually combines with a designer…

Murphy Canida Beretta Spencer Serrato and Zaglin

50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 420
San Mateo, CA 94401

Sparkely K. writes: Saw Claire Serrato, MD and she was fast and efficient while being warm and accommodating.  No complaints.  Convenient location.

Joan Margaret, DC
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

6536 Telegraph Ave
Ste 102A
Oakland, CA 94609

Retta W. writes: I was researching the Web to track down Dr Margaret.  She has treated me in the past and I am planning on moving back to California.  Hence:  Without question I will be seeing Dr Margaret.  It has been my experience in life I get what I pay for, and…

Rodney K. Ito DDS

946 W Winton Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545

Melanie C. writes: I had orthodontic treatment from Dr. Ito nearly ten years ago.  He's a nice man and knows what he's doing.

My trust in Dr. Ito has declined somewhat recently, however.  About a year ago I returned for a new retainer to be made, and at the time…

Site For Sore Eyes
Neighborhood: West Portal

300 W Portal Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

Kara D. writes: I've been a Pearle Vision girl for a long time.  Both of my parents are self employed, and my family never had eye insurance, so we went where it was cheap, and you got three pairs for the price of one.

I spotted Site for Sore Eyes while strolling…

Katherine Morioka OD
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

530 Bust St
Ste 101
San Francisco, CA 94108

Cathy H. writes: Dr. Morioka spends a valuable half hour ISO of the right prescription and the most comfortable contacts. There was one time I had to keep coming back for multiple contact lens fittings because my eye was irritated with the different brands. She never…

University of California Eye Center

UC Berkeley - Minor Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720

Liz G. writes: I had a great experience at the eye center. I made an appointment on their website, and I think I got in the very next week. I got a few trial runs with different lenses before buying. Note: they'll dilate your pupils if you're a new patient, so…

Site For Sore Eyes
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4171 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611

Lee R. writes: Yesterday, I had a five-star experience with Site for Sore Eyes on Piedmont Avenue.

When my health insurance representative suggested that I use my eye exam benefit and go here for an annual eye exam, I thought he was nuts. He insisted that I give…

Cesar S. Ortiz MD
Neighborhood: Mission

3085 24th Street
Suite 203
San Francisco, CA 94110

Hope D. writes: I sprained my ankle and needed to see a doctor quick (to get a note for work and a "perscription" for physical therapy). I found that Dr. Ortiz was close to home, a provider in my network and had appointments available immediately... However, the…

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2238 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115

Kristina R. writes: I think...(and this is MY brain doing the thinking, here, so take it or leave it)...that it's a bad sign when you walk into a doctor's office and the dude says without a glimmer or recognition, "Okkkayyyyy...so, what's wrong with YOU?"

That's…

Dr Vivian Cui, DDS
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2383 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Carla P. writes: Bonafied Yo-yo enthusiast and entrepreneur, Hungarian (gotta give it up to my peeps), great staff (Barbara makes fresh bread in the office) and Shannon is fabulous (despite what others say), Tom Kuhn is by far the best dentist around. My whole family…

Weight Watchers - Downtown SF
Neighborhood: SOMA

50 1st Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Lauren S. writes: I like having to come to meetings to get weighed in.  Super excited the first two weeks into it when i lost 3 pounds...super bummed when through thanksgiving i gained those pounds back.  Oh well...start over iguess.  I like the scale to the…

Kaiser Permanente Chemical Dependency Services
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1201 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Jen L. writes: Kaiser, Kaiser.  Kaiser is like one of those friends you have to see in order to procure your drugs..However, now that they mail drugs to patients, you only have to interface with this friend through email and an occasional duty visit.  Hmm...staying…

Optometrists

Union City, CA 94587

Rinne R. writes: 3.5

My appointment started out like a total b*tch, when I came on time for my slotted time but they were late for like 10 minutes.  Normally, I wouldn't have minded, but c'mon!!  Dr. L was on vacation, and I've been wearing a lousy contact lens on my…

Kathleen Grant, MD
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2100 Webster St
Suite 225
San Francisco, CA 94115

Nancy H. writes: She's great--really caring, takes time to explain things to you and actually is empathetic. As for more invasive treatments, etc.--she really took the time and made efforts to look at all possible courses of action, not just the path of least…

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Berkeley, CA 94702

Peter M. writes: If you were to pop into my house at any given time over the last few weeks you would pretty much be guaranteed to get to second base with my wife.  You see she is breast feeding our child and this whole breast feeding business is not as easy as one…

Lee & Woo Optometry

5372 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112

May S. writes: I saw Dr. Lee and he is fantastic! Very personable and humorous yet professional at the same time while remaining positive and flexible to your needs. I must say that I had quite a thorough eye exam--three tests within 15 minutes in a small room--and…

Julie Nickelsen MD
Neighborhood: South Berkeley

2320 Woolsey Street
Suite 314
Berkeley, CA 94705

a c. writes: A co-worker recommended Julie Nickelsen.  She'd been seeing her for years and loved her.  I read the reviews, did some research and had mixed feelings, but decided to make an appointment.

The main receptionist does have a very strong accent, but he's…

Beretta Sandra MD

50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 420
San Mateo, CA 94401

Mary -. writes: I have lived all around the country and never gone to any but female GYN. She is the best, quick, efficient.  She takes time to listen and answers completely.  A wonderful doctor.

Her staff was efficient.  Nice big waiting area with a bathroom in the…

Nor Cal Herbal Relief Center
Neighborhood: Ingleside

1545 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

Matthew N. writes: I went in here today.  The guys who were running it seemed really nice, if a bit thuggish.  Skimpy and exact preweigh grams between $13 and $17 and skimpy preweigh eighths for between $40 and $55.  There is a chill section but unfortunately you…

Ocean View Dental
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

760 La Playa Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Harry H. writes: For some reason I didn't have a horrific experience like everyone else here did. This office is within walking distance from my house, so I just went one day and made an appointment. After my first visit I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary;…