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Sandra Goldstein

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Re: Physician who has time for longer appts (Feb 2005)
We have a great GP out in Orinda (not a very long drive from Berkeley if you're not going at rush hour.) Her name is Dr. Sandra Goldstein, and she is wonderful in the ways that you are looking for, will take as long as you need, answer any questions, is open to alternatives to drugs, has a very healthy body approach (very into excercise and moderation in diet.) The only problem is, because she spends so much time with each patient, she is often running late with her schedule, but if you book one of the first appts in the morning, this isn't too big of a problem. I usually just bring a book and wait, because I feel like she is worth it, and when she is seeing you she really just focuses on you as her patient and you don't ever feel rushed (spends 1/2 hour, 45 minutes with you if you need it.) I'm not positive that she's accepting new patients, I know it took me a while (2 months) to get an appointment with her when I first started seeing her, but it's easy to get follow-up appointments and the office staff is great. The office number is (925) 254 9090. good luck! Elizabeth

2001

Sandra Goldstein isn't my regular doctor, but I had a very good experience with her when I had a medical emergency a few years ago and she was on call. She was prompt and serious about following up, getting test results and reporting them to me, etc. My regular doctor at Albany Medical Group is Dr Unger and I'm very happy with him. Hannah

I have been seeing Dr. Sandra Goldstein for about 3 years. I do like her, but often feel rushed while seeing her and also usually spend between 30 - 60 minutes in the waiting area beforehand. One suggestion is to come in with a written list of questions, issues, etc. that you want to address. Once she is aware of this list, she will sit down and spend more "quality" time addressing my concerns. (This, by the way is a very effective tool when dealing with most doctors. I work at a large hospital and advise our clientele to utilize this tactic as well.) Another female doctor at the practice that I have seen and liked very much is Dr. Stevens. Be aware that the office feels more like a large clinic than an intimate family practice. melissa

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