Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

Very professional and easy to talk to.

Dr. Massoomi is hands down the best physician of any kind I have come in contact with. He is extremely charismatic and intelligent. All of his opinions and recommendations are backed by extensive research and data, and followed through with the care. I would recommend him to any friend or family...

Dr Nazerali is truly a brilliant and amazing surgeon. My mom had a very severe infected abdomen area due to her complicated medical condition which caused her abdominal wall damaged. On the first day we met with Dr. Nazerali, after he saw my mom’s skin on the low right abdominal area, he knew...

Tavish was amazing, I was in a bike accident and he was the PA taking care of my post surgery. He was extremely knowledgeable and honest which made me feel extremely comfortable. He was also personable adding some humor to our conversations which made my situation seem much less stressful. I highly...

Dr. Kennedy is amazing. He's so clear in terms of procedure and very friendly. He's very professional and just amazing at his job.

I am a former patient of Dr. Hoffinger. I was diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease when I was seven years old. He was exceptionally competent and personable. He did an excellent surgery installing the plate in my left hip and later removing it on a separate date. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Kleimeyer is very professional, understanding and compassionate. He took the time to explain my issue and multiple ways to correct it. He is my hero. I was in a lot of pain and when I woke up from surgery not an ounce of pain left. He gave me my life back. Thank you!!

Tavish was very knowledgeable and made me feel very safe. He and Dr. Kahn are true champions of the trans population and I highly recommend them to anyone in the area.

Excellent !! I would highly recommend!

Extremely professional and charismatic. I felt reassured up until my last follow-up visit!

I turned to Dr. Massoomi to address a complex problem with a failed dental implant. Starting with the first visit and throughout the surgical procedure and follow up he has been very attentive, clearly answering all questions and explaining the process and expected outcome. The procedure went...

Dr. Taymor is the one of the best pediatrician.

I was so nervous to get my wisdom teeth out but Dr. Massoomi and the staff were so kind and reassuring. The surgery went great and everything was very well explained.

I highly recommend all of my friends and family to visit Dr. Massoomi for any oral surgeries in the future. Over the past year, I've worked with him to fix a terrible infection in my bottom right molar. When I first contacted him, I was in a lot of pain and desperate for any kind of medical...

I got my wisdom teeth extracted here, and I can say that my experience with Dr. Massoomi and his staff was great. Dr. Massoomi was attentive and explained the procedure really well. I had no trouble post surgery and experience almost no pain, and that's probably cause of the clear instruction given...

Dr Madan has been my son's doctor in past 8 years. Her diagnosis has been always right on. Her recommendations has helped me to make the best decision about my son, even with respect to the type of school that works the best for him, and some other health-related decisions that I had to make. She...

I met Dr. Nazerali after requesting to have my breast implants that I've had since I had my mastectomy in 2012 removed. I believe he was puzzled at first why I was choosing to go "flat" but once he knew I was serious he was completely on board with my request. He is professional, he listens to...

I really dislike writing negative reviews about Doctors but I wouldn't want anyone to go through what we went through, I drove 5 hrs to see this doctor, first of all this he has no bedside manner and made us feel terrible about my son's diagnosis, he seemed like if it was the first time he had heard...

Our daughter has laryngomalacia and so we had many appointments with Dr Balakrishnan, as well as a surgery, and he was wonderful throughout. Listened to our concerns and explained things very well. We always felt heard and felt like our daughter was in good hands. We were very thankful to have...

Dr Nazerali cared for me through two complicated breast reconstructions after I had cancer and a subsequent mastectomy and radiation to each breast. He was attentive to my concerns and questions, honest, cautious and thoughtful. I think he is a very talented surgeon with a warm manner in addition to...

What constitutes a great doctor? ** Professional, courteous, patient, intelligent, humorous ** Deeply knowledgeable about a wide variety of medical topics ** Able to translate complicated medical matters into plain English ** Honestly assesses how serious things are, yet is very reassuring ** ...

He really took the time to explain my options with my surgeries, always on time best doctor for me! I recommend him 100%

When my daughter required an 8 hour spinal fusion surgery the level of care Dr. Vorhies provided was exemplary. He is professional, intelligent, thoughtful, skilled and has a gentle bedside manner. He and the entire staff went above and beyond in every imaginable way and our family will be...

My daughter is two and a half, we have been having all the appointments like eyes, hearing, endocrinology, etc with Stanford Children's Health. Dr. Euna Koo has been my daughter's eye doctor since her first doctor visit. The first time, I was not very comfortable because my daughter was only a few...

Top Notch Gentleman

I met Dr. Miranda for the first time yesterday. I am scheduled for a very complex brain surgery with him at Stanford in June, 2019. My husband and I knew right away that he was the right doctor for this surgery. Dr. Miranda is very experienced, knowledgeable, and has a very nice demeanor. I got...

My daughter fractured her wrist. Took her to urgent care and they gave her a splint and sent her home. She was in a great deal of pain. Our regular ortho doctors were booked (both at Tri-Valley and Webster) so we were recommended to Dr Christine Boyd of Stanford Children’s Health. Her office got...

If you are looking for a primary care coordinator that stays up to date with all of the latest research and has a network of other specialists that treat dysautonomia patients, then Dr. Maxwell is the right fit for you and your child! He listens to your children and actually cares about them. He...

Attentive and caring. Not condescending or know it all really listens

We sought out Dr. Balakrishnan for a second opinion following a routine laryngoscopy for our 8 year old son, when he was diagnosed with idiopathic tracheal stenosis. Dr. B and his team were extremely knowledgeable and were able to sit with us and explain the surgery and answer all of our questions....

Dr. Balakrishnan guides us every step of the way – making what was a scary and stressful situation become less strenuous because we were aware of the potential outcomes, understood what was happening and why it was happening, and had the space to ask the questions that would help us understand if we...

Dr. Kanel performed a procedure back in 1995 to straighten and lengthen my femur 1 inch. I had no complications from surgery and the procedure added years to the life of my knee and hip.

Dr Nazerali took the time to explain all the options on a very complicated procedure and presented in easy to understand terms, the course of action that needed to be taken. I was in and out of the hospital with minimal pain and zero discomfort. Excellent work!

This incredibly compassionate and most gifted surgeon patiently guided me through Stage 2B triple negative invasive carcinoma of the left breast. He is an artist, an architect, and his skill levels are off the charts! He is sincere and honest in his communication and involved me every step of the...

Dr Nazerali performed my mastectomy after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a reconstructive breast surgery afterwards. Dr Nazerali and his team were very attentive and caring. Dr Nazerali gave his personal email address for me to contact him if I needed him. I had sent him an email on...

I was very fortunate to have Dr. Nazerali as my surgeon. He did a complete breast reconstruction after my mastectomy. He is not only a gifted surgeon, but he is one of the kindest, most compassionate people I have had the privilege to meet. He takes time to explain everything to the patient and he...

We have been taking our daughter to Dr. Taymor since she was born. He comes across as a bit gruff, and is not for everyone, but he wins our endorsement because 1) he is almost always available, even at his cell phone, and will respond to texts or emails almost immediately 2) he clearly and directly...

Dr.Vorhies is an exceptional Dr.He not only is a gifted surgeon,he has a kind bedside manner.He took the time to answer many questions before my sons surgery and gave us exceptional follow up care.I couldn't have asked for a better Dr.

Professional, personable, and kind! I could not have had a more positive surgery experience or been in better hands! Dr. Nazerali and his team were fabulous! I never felt rushed during my doctor visits, and all my questions were answered and explained clearly! Two surgeries later, I couldn’t be...

Dr. Nazerali was a wonderful, caring surgeon. He offers a safe place for women to address a myriad of issues. He treated me with kindness, caring & concern for a successful surgical outcome. He was always available for any & all questions including those inevitable “bumps in the road”. I wouldn’t go...

I highly recommend Dr. Nazerali. He is kind and understanding. He takes time to listen to concerns and answers questions. Dr. Nazerali provides superior care and is dedicated to his patients and work. I am so pleased with the final results of the two year process of breast reconstruction. In...

I had a golf cart accident that cause adult strabismus. Dr. Lambert performed my surgery and could not have asked for better results!! He was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain every aspect of the procedure. I really hated to see him leave the Atlanta area!!!

Went to Stanford for a second opinion at my local doctors encouragement as i was a higher risk case and they wanted me to have docs with more experience review. Boy was that the best advise ever! My Doc was kind and honest and did an absolute amazing job... With a 200 lbs weight loss and still...

He will charge you $3,000 just to see him and his front office won’t call you back you have to call them over and over again. And then there’s insurance billing and another fee of his just to email you (which is basically a patient portal that is free everywhere else) I’ve waited months and right as...

Dr. Rinsky helped my son 24 years ago and I have never forgot him. My son was born with Freeman Sheldon Syndrome. There were only 30 cases at this time. We were told he wouldn't be able to run and to expect him to walk with a limp. We were just grateful he would be able to walk, you see his feet...

I just wish there could be minus star to put. My 3 month old daughter, went through a totally wrong and unnecessary (full anesthesia) surgery due to Dr. Lambert! My heart was broken knowing this fact afterwards. What was worse, Dr. Lambert LIED to us and LIED in the surgery report! please walk away...

Dr. Fernandez-Miranda MD is a wonderful and compassionate Doctor. He made me feel comfortable and unafraid with what he had to do. I feel God was guiding him throughout the surgery.

Dr. Balakrishnan is a wonderful doctor. He was really knowledgeable and careful about our daughter’s ear issues, and explained everything to us very well. He called us personally, at home. I nearly fell to the floor in surprise when I answered the phone and he said he was looking for ___’s Mom. Then...

**Refused care because I was uncomfortable with having student present during initial consultation** After years of working up the courage to finally see a doctor for a cosmetic procedure that has been plaguing me, I was extremely disappointed at the way I was treated by Dr. Rahim Shiraz Nazerali....

He is patient and caring. Like his bedside manner.

I was introduced to Dr Nazerali after being diagnosed with breast cancer in Jan/2016. I have had two surgeries with Dr. Nazarali and find him to be very competent and caring. He took the time to help me understand the options and make choices that were best for me. I felt I was in caring hands...

Dr. Balakrishnan has provided excellent care to my daughter. She is so much healthier since her sinus surgery. We live out of town and it is always easy to get in touch with him if issues arise. He is very easy to schedule with and even got us in 3 hours early for her appointment last week so we...

I don’t even know where to begin. Dr. Hoffinger is god-sent. My child has been seeing him for over a year, and he has been amazing leading the way to heal her congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. He listens to my thoughts as her parent, plays with my child, and works with us to manage her...

Dr Nazerali performed my nipple reconstruction and I am incredibly pleased with the results. He was very attentive and listened to my concerns and is very skilled. My tattooing was performed by famed tattoo artist Vinnie Myers and Vinnie, who has seen A LOT of nipple reconstructions was very...

Dr. Nazerali is a very attentive, trustworthy, and compassionate doctor. He is understanding and does his absolute best to work with your needs and circumstances. His staff members and nurses are awesome. All are very kind, helpful and very professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank...

I cannot sing the praises loud enough or long enough for Dr Nazerali! My medical history is complicated but he was absolutely professional, detailed, and caring. Above all else, the results were amazing - I healed beautifully! I highly recommend him and the Stanford team. Excellent excellent...

I was quite beside myself when I learned of the complexity of the surgical procedure I was to undergo. Dr. Nazerali took the time to explain the various options available to accomplish what was required. He made sure I understood the risks of complications and also the benefits that the surgery...

He adheres to patient's concerns and communicates from patient's point of view. He is confident in what he does and what he says. I had total trust with him every treatment and everything worked perfect for me. I have recovered fully thanks to his devotion and his excellence in what he does. I...

We went to Dr. Balakrishnan for a second opinion regarding an odd occurrence related to our daughter's nasopharyngeal reflux and ear tubes. He applied a creative solution, which he described in excellent detail to us prior to the surgery, to address the issue. We were very impressed with the outcome...

Dr. Balakrishnan is an amazing surgeon and a wonderful human being. My daughter was born with laryngomalacia. The doctors in my area were unable to treat it so we were flown to Mayo and she had surgery with Dr. Balakrishnan. I work in the medical field and even in my area I had heard how wonderful...

My daughter was first treated bye dr Potter 12 years ago. He was such an amazing dr. Always so kind and happy to see us. My daughter was Kristina Dangelo.

Dr. Nazerali and his team were tremendous, I had abdominal reconstruction earlier this year. My case was so severe that my local physicians sent me to Stanford where I met Dr. Nazerali. His skill at diagnosing my situation and his excellent surgical technique probably saved my life. Thank you Dr....

Very pleased with the care our daughter received from Dr Balakrishnan, would highly recommend. Very thorough in going over our options for treatment/care. The day of surgery he made sure we knew exactly what was going on and what he estimated. After surgery, he took the time to come and sit with...

Dr. Balakrishnan is our favorite doctor we're ever had for our son. Dr. B has been involved in his care since he was one week old. In a very scary situation we felt comfortable with the recommendations given to us by Dr. B. He has always given us options on what to do with our son's healthcare...

Dr. Kesavan is amazing! Everyone I tell my birth story to says it's the best one they've ever heard. She listened to me and respected my wishes. She's an expert and delivered my overdue baby flawlessly. Highly recommend!

I recently went through a breast reconstruction with Dr. Nazerali and his team. I have to say that I could not be happier with the results of my reconstruction or the service that Dr. Nazerali and his team provided. Dr. Nazerali is cool, calm and confident which is very reassuring when you are going...

I had a simple eyelid procedure done. I was very impressed with the care he took regarding my procedure. When he talks to you he makes direct eye contact as though no one else matters and he has all the time in the day to answer your questions. His staff is also very attentive. The procedure was...

My daughter has had previous bad experiences with male doctors and ENT doctors so when we first went to Dr. B we were leary. Through his technique, style of building rapport, and character as a physician Dr. B changed my daughter's outlook on ENT appointments completely. She loves the guy even...

SUPERIOR doctor, incredible knowledge, and compassion. Won't lie to you, won't sugar coat it, gives it to you in everyday language. Best of all he'll do everything he can to help. My son has a bone disorder, and we've been seeing Dr. Hoffinger for several years, and after exhausting many other...

I had a very complex reconstruction using a VRAM flap technique to reconstruct my pelvic floor after a rectum resection. Dr. Nazerali was highly recommended by a Southern California Plastic Surgeon and it was a great recommendation. Great office manners and the result is nothing less than...

Dr. Laurie Rubenstein is very nice but she would always rush you. She would tell you everything is fine while your child suffers.

Dr. Nazerali was such a wonderful doctor. He was very honest and transparent about every action to be done, and had impeccable attention to detail. This was my 6th hernia repair surgery, and I feel like the energy and care that he and his staff gave me truly helped me heal.

Excellent surgeon who is kind and caring. He performed breast reconstruction after a bi-lateral nipple-sparing mastectomy. If you just found out you have cancer, let me first say I'm sorry. It's tough. Be strong. You are in good hand with Dr Nazerali. I had expanders placed during my nipple saving...

I was very pleased with the surgery results from Dr. Nazerali. He explained everything well and made me feel at ease with each step of the surgery, before and after. Very competent.

Dr. Massoomi and his staff provided my child with warm, professional, and courteous service. Dr. Massoomi patiently answered all of our questions to our satisfaction and made us feel at ease right away. He was attentive, empathic, and did excellent work on my son. Everything went smoothly. We...

I am righting a review for the wonderful Professor Dr. Rahim Nazerali. When they took off the bandages, I could not believe how great of a job that was done. I still look in the mirror and can't believe what I look like. And the staff at his office, and at the Hospital were fabulous. The...

I meet Doctor Nazerali and with a simple, let me see what I can do for you Martha. My life was changed. His willingness to dive in and look at various possibilities and scenarios is what makes him the best. The removal of my pubic bone almost 25 years ago and a mesh that was installed to hold my...

I am a 3 time cancer survivor and became acquainted with Dr. Nazerali following a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Nazerali provided an honest recommendation for my reconstruction and was great about addressing my concerns. He always made my comfort a priority. He is highly skilled and has a...

Dr Rinsky performed a major surgery on my 13 year old daughters spine to correct severe scoliosis. He not only did amazing work, (it has been 3 years and she fully participates in life: Tennis, theater, swimming, volleyball) but he was also so very compassionate and sensitive to our fears. I feel...

I am so grateful for the hard work Dr Miranda does. I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma May 27, 2015 and had my surgery to remove my tumor on June 11, 2015. The surgery was a success and Dr. Miranda was so warm, confident and amazing every step of the way. An angel.

We received outstanding care for our 12 year old son. Dr. Balakrishnan is very caring and explains everything so well. We were confident after our first appointment that our son was in VERY good hands for his vocal chord surgery.

Highest praise for Dr. Nazerali. I did careful research to id a plastic surgeon to repair my breast after three prior reconstructions following my breast cancer and full mastectomy in 2004. I appreciated Dr. Nazerali’s patience in answering all my questions, his honesty helping me explore my...

I had a very difficult reconstructive surgery done a year ago by Dr.Nazerali. Thanks to him and other Stanford doctors and staff, I have my life back. Dr. Nazerali is brilliant, top notch, easy to talk to and compassionate. I highly recommend his services!

I'm not one to usually write reviews, which is ironic because I read them religiously; however, given my medical experiences this past year, I was moved to do it for Dr. Nazareli. From my initial breast cancer diagnosis through a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction process, he and his South Bay...

Dr. Balakrishnan is amazing!!! I'm not sure they get any better than he is!!! My child loves him. He's funny, caring, and extremely brilliant! He made a great imppresion from the start. As my daughter's surgeon he took the best care of her, and never left any stone unturned. Words really can't...

Our family initially went to Dr. Balakrishnan to receive a second opinion about my son's congenital condition (Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis) and tracheostomy dependency. My husband and I were so impressed with Dr. Balakrishnan's professionalism, advanced knowledge, thoroughness, willingness to...

Dr. Nazerali performed my breast reduction surgery. Approachable and extremely easy to talk to, he listened and answered all my concerns even when I didn't have "the right language," mumbling through some of my questions. He reviewed a brochure with me and encouraged me to go online and educate...

We have a 3 year old that Dr.Balakrishnan performed surgery on. We have been impressed with the care we have received and I have felt confident in the medical expertise that has been provided. I am confident in our doctor and trust him to make the best decisions regarding our little guy. I would...

He is hands down our favorite Dr. He is extremely knowledgeable, very personable, incredibly competent, listens to my concerns, easy to contact, quick to respond, and my kids absolutely love him (and we see him quite frequently). He doesn't 'dumb down' things, but explains everything with complete...

Dr. Balakrishnan is an amazing ENT. My son has Down Syndrome, and has required multiple visits to see him. Dr Balakrishnan has always gone above and beyond to make sure he is doing everything in his power for my son, and he makes you feel like you're the only patient he's taking care of. I would...

had really bad experience with the doctor, specially when he described concerns in front of my kid.

My baby daughter needed a liver transplant and at only 8 months old, Dr Waldo performed the surgery that saved her life. I could not ask for a more skilled and personable doctor. Seeing my daughter off as we were being discharged, he held her close and said "This is why I do what I do. Send me...

The best of the best! I now have a beautiful smile thanks to Dr. Salins! It is the smile I have always dreamed of. Efficient office.....quality work. I only wish I would have done it sooner!

She is the best specialist in this area. My son suffered from very mind sport injury and cause him severe pain for 11 days. During that time, he barely moved and we carried him to check with 3 doctors (including 2 specialists), took 2 MRI, and went 2 time ER. All other doctors diagnosd my son was...

I love this place. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Dr. Phan and her staff took the time to explain to us about our teeth and what would be the best braces option for us. They listen to our concerns and adjust to our needs. I would definitely recommend Dr. Phan's orthodontics office.

I met Dr. Nazerali in the spring of this year (2016) regarding consolation about my gynocomastia. Meeting Dr. Nazerali, I immediately felt comfortable. His staff is very friendly and everyone was very attentive to my needs. Dr. Nazerali explained the procedure pre and post-op, and was confident...