The Best 15 MEDICAL SERVICES near Palo Alto, CA

Lily Jian Dr. Christine Huo is one of the best doctors you can find. I am so fortunate to have Dr. Huo as my primary physician for decades. She has all the qualities you would expect from an excellent doctor: caring, concerned, warm, knowledgeable, competent, and detailed oriented. She will always answer your questions even over the weekend! She gives you the best advice and I am very confident that I am in very capable hands.

Grace Libabian I’ve been Dr. Huo’s patient for two decades. She’s the gentlest and most professional doctor I’ve seen. She’s a thoughtful, good listener with great empathy. She doesn’t force any medicine on her patients unless they feel comfortable with it. I really like my doctor Christine Huo who always provide good advice and lots of additional information to help me become healthier.

Casey Lloyd Unfortunately, my primary was so good at his job he got placed as head of his department. This means I can’t really book an appointment with any kind of timing with Dr. Kevin Chen, who was a perfect primary by the way. Fortunately, I got to be assigned to Dr. Yvonne Chow, who is also excellent. She is personable, knowledgeable, listens, effectively and, is intuitive. If she’ll take you as a patient, do not think twice just make the appointment.

Bonnie I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Chow. From the very first visit, she has been incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She takes the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly explain any diagnoses or treatment options, and ensure I feel comfortable with my care plan. — Fan

Louise Beattie Dr. Gillette was easy to talk to, very kind and interested in my problems and she had several suggestions to help me. She spent plenty of time to understand my illness and did not jump to conclusions. She has suggested two tests to confirm or to investigate further. I thought she was wonderful! She is my idea of a FINE DOCTOR! Louise Beattie

Mary Bacon I had a list of questions regarding my various ailments and had never met this physician before. Dr. Gillette is knowledgeable, personable and patient. Conversing with her made the video visit more palatable and the follow-through on putting in my prescription was immediate.

Sh Ng I recently had an excellent experience at Waverley Surgery Center. Dr. Mein was not only highly professional but also incredibly caring, taking the time to address all my concerns. The staff was friendly and efficient, making the entire process smooth and comfortable. The facility itself was clean and well-organized, which added to my confidence in their services. I highly recommend Waverley Surgery Center for anyone in need of surgical care!

Jerry Takasugi Morning of the surgery went very well, from once I walked into the front desk was greeted with a smile and got me ready with the paper work. The nurses were great as this is my second time here at the center and had same experience with all involved. Explanations were clear and they kept me comfortable until I was greeted with the surgery nurse and Anesthesiologist. The Anesthesiologist made clear of what he was going to do and ask if any questions. Very nice as well as the nurses. My Dr. came in to check on me before the procedure that all is well. After surgery the nurse explained what I was feeling and will have me ready for pickup until I felt better. Instructions were given to me of what to do and not to do for the next two to three days until I meet with my Dr. at my scheduled post op appointment. Very happy with all the staff at Waverley. Thank you to the staff and to my Doctor. Dr. Gorenson was my orthopedic surgeon.

Linda Harrelson Dr. Xu is attentive and performs a very thorough physical examination. She is extremely personable and listens and answers any questions that I might have. She ordered tests that needed to be performed and went over my medical history and made recommendations. I definitely recommend Dr. Xu.

Shepley Chen Dr. Frances Xu thoroughly addresses patients health issues and offers necessary treatments or advice. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and cares very much about well-being of the patients. On my recent visit, she carefully reviewed my medical records and adjusted the medications to cope with my new health challenges.

Katherine Lin I cannot recommend Dr Kao or his office more highly. First, his front office is extremely nice and helpful, going above and beyond to fit me into his already busy schedule as a new patient. Next, Dr. Kao is exactly what you want in a doctor-really smart and experienced, as well as compassionate and kind. He takes the time to answer all your questions, and as a patient, I could tell he really cared about me and getting to know me. He is someone I would recommend to all my friends and family!!

David E. Weekly Dr. Kao is friendly and professional. This is a good place to go for a colonoscopy, which is not a *fun* thing but an important thing. Scheduling and prep was unpleasant but very clear and well communicated. My only gripe was that the prep nurse (who was cheerful and professional) honestly did a lousy job with the IV prep. Two days later I still have bruises on my arm from the failed insertions. Extremely painful! She was complementing me on my vein structure as she "fished around". Yikes. Overall would definitely recommend this place for an otherwise unpleasant procedure as they are very professional and well-run. The doctor is great.

Helena Lowe He truly is the BEST most CARING and SMARTEST physician you’ll ever have the honor of meeting! He works hard to find solutions for his patient’s concerns. He knows who to refer to, he has contacts throughout the Bay Area and beyond! Always goes beyond what is expected!!It’s a privilege to be his patient!

Eric Rudawski Dr. Madej runs a great practice and is committed to quality care. He takes the time to go the extra mile, and truly cares for his patients. I work with doctors by trade, and Dr. Madej is among the best. The best part is how easy it is to get an appointment. I cant recommend him enough!

Regina Gudelunas Dr.Akaxawa is a superb doctor. She is thorough, caring, and have very good clinical documentation. It was a delight to be treated by an empathetic, clinically adept, and prompt Physician. Thank you, Dr. Akazawa!

Remy Steiner Here is the simplest way to put how I feel about Dr. Akazawa: My health is improving since seeing her as my doctor. She is very knowledgable, curious and professional, while still being warm and personable.

JamesDean Retana My Sebastian is always well taken care of here. Dr Manley Lawrence is always so sweet and caring. Always taking her time to assess my furbaby and provide in depth explanations about our game plan if there is anything that needs to be addressed. She is wonderful

C. Staff are nice & helpful. Dr Lawrence is the best! She’s thorough, understanding, tries so pets are in as less pain as possible. She knows how to calm down a very worried mama like myself. My little Jenny feels so much better now after her tooth out. Makes me happy & extremely thankful, thank you so much. P.S. Dr Lawrence gives the world’s greatest hugs & makes you feel like family. If you’re lucky enough to receive one, your heart will be full.

Tatiana LYULKIN Had a horrible experience today. The security guard is a racist ignorant and abusive individual who thinks shes FBI or something. How are you supposed to feel safe and secure when the woman whos supposed to keep you safe is more in need of a psychiatrist than you are? Im never setting foot into that disgusting place again.

Kelsy Beristain Dr. Shatola is pretty good and so understanding, she really cares about your necessities and concerns. It’s the first Dr. Who don’t want me just to fill out with medications will not be a treatment.

Jennifer Lares Worst customer service, got transferred three times. All for at the end a receptionist to not even use complete sentences. I asked for an appt as a new patient. I was askedDOB.. usually people say..." Hi my name is XYZ can I start with your DOB?"...No information afterwards towards call back in XYZ or try this other clinic, where is the compassion, empathy in the health field?

Aimee Lysaght Both internal medicine and family medicine departments have declined significantly in the last two years. My understanding is that they have been understaffed for a long time, but when it begins to severely affect patients, it’s time to look for a new place! I know many people that have left or going to leave and I will be joining them soon. Such a shame.

GL BRIII Not sure if this is the normal charge, almost feel like scammed. I came for some anti-biotic to treat my seasonal sinusitis. They told me I must take covid and flu test. Who would expect one swab of your nostril costs $475? Also, I did not see a MD there, only nurse practitioner, but total bill still went to around $900. Be careful of anything they ask you if you do not have a great insurance.

Nandini Rajan I visited on the 15th of Feb. 1. An elderly patient at the counter was informed that he could only discuss one issue at urgent care because they did not have all day to address all the concerns a patient has. The patient had two issues that were bothering him. 2. I went in for a suspected UTI. On pulling my chart the doctor informed me that I had high cholesterol and should have had a chat with my PCP. But in the meantime I should really take care! Apparently my cholesterol has been in dangerous territory since 2023. Since he could only talk to me about my UTI and not my cholesterol “issue” I should follow up with my PCP who by the way is booked one month out and has not brought up the subject until last month. Since we all have to have a blood test only after the annual doctor’s visit, I received a generic email from my doctors office informing me that I should avoid butter shrimp and coconut and not eat processed food because of my high cholesterol. None of this applies to me anyway and I have been going to my PCP for ten years!! Imagine going to a car mechanic and him saying your engine is not working so take care when you drive. Then this urgent care doctor says well you had very limited blood work in January 2025 so I cannot see your hemoglobin levels etc. it’s probably because you had previous blood work done 8 months ago as insurance only covers every 12 months - so I cannot definitely say why you might be tired. He ended with saying “Don’t shoot me”!! I am a very privileged person with insurance from one of the top companies in the bay area and I am finding it hard to be treated like a human being.

Karen Machtinger I had a procedure done on 3/3/25. Everyone who I had contact with was exceptional. They were concerned with my comfort and safety. Highly recommend them.

Bill Chestnut Located in the basement of the building, it is outdated and lacks privacy - I could hear all the staff talking loudly while I was in pre-op and post-op. The rooms are separated only by a curtain. I could hear all the details of the woman next to me as they discussed her condition. The "new" gurney I was on was defective and they kept banging on it trying to get the sides to stay up, while I was in the bed with an IV in my arm. Because I was the last patient on a Friday, I was rushed to get my clothes on and they did not allow my wife and I to have privacy while I dressed. Im appalled.