Berkeley Parents Network: Kaiser Pediatricians

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Kaiser Pediatricians - Walnut Creek

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Pediatricians reviewed on this page: Dr. Bar-Din, Randy Bergen, Dorothy Hassler, Mary Ann Martino, Dr Parrikh

March 2007

I would appreciate any feedback and recommendations members have about pediatricians at Kiaser Walnut Creek. In particular, if you have had any experiences with the doctors there who treat asthma. The most recent recommendations date back to 2005. Thank you, Andrea

My 5 year old son has asthma and has been treated by a number of different pediatricians at Kaiser Walnut Creek, including Dr Bar- Din, Dr Parrikh, and Dr Bergen. We have been very happy with every pediatrician there that we have seen, and we have seen alot, as his condition often called for an emergency appt where his regular pediatrician was not available. In my opinion, the pediatrics department at Kaiser WC is absolutely wonderful and I don't think you can go wrong with anyone there. Happy Mom March 2005

I've checked the web site, and the latest recs for Walnut Creek Kaiser pediatricians were in 2001. Can anyone recommend a pediatrician there for our 9-month daughter? The qualities important to me are: good listener, answers questions patiently and thoughtfully, not dogmatic about sleeping arrangements (we cosleep). If you have negative reviews of particular pediatricians in Walnut Creek, please send them to me individually. Thanks! Deborah

I highly recommend Dr. Randy Bergen. He's the only pediatrician I've had for my kids (ages 5 and 1.5), and he's just excellent - great listener, compassionate, objective, soft- spoken, intelligent, and completely trustworthy. You can't go wrong with him. He'll spend a lot of time with you and he never makes you feel ridiculous for any question or concern you have. He's also very well-read on current research in all areas relevant to children's health - it's great to get an immediate, well-informed opinion on any health issue that may come up. Feel free to e-mail me with any other questions you may have. Kate

We are very pleased with our daughter's pediatrician at Kaiser WC. She is Dr. Dorothy Hassler. Dr. Hassler has been our daughter's pediatrician her whole life, which is now 6.5 years. One of the things I like best about her is she always asks if we have any questions, and always takes the time to answer them to our satisfaction. I like her bedside manner as well - she's very kind and patient. lori

2001

Hi, Does anyone have any experience with the Kaiser location in Walnut Creek? Specifically any recommendations for pediatritians? I've heard that the waits could be really long, has anyone had that experience there? Thanx, Richa

We see a wonderful pediatrician in Kaiser Park Shadelands: 320 Lennon Lane, off Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, named Mary Ann Martino. She is down-to-earth, intelligent, sympathetic when necessary and I don't recall waiting an inordinate amount of time for a scheduled appointment. Hope this helps! Claire

Our daughter has a wonderful pediatrician at Kaiser Walnut Creek. Her name is Dorothy Hassler. She came highly recommended by numerous people at the time we were looking. The other Kaiser pediatrician who also came highly recommended was Randy Bergen. We have had very good experiences with Kaiser W.C.'s pediatricians. The times we have had to see a pediatrician other than Dr. Hassler (e.g., urgent care same day visits where we couldn't get in with her or she wasn't working - she doesn't work on Fridays), we have found all of the other pediatricians so far to be very very good. In terms of waiting, yes, even when you have an appointment, it takes a while to get in. I always have snacks, books and toys to keep my daughter occupied and hope it doesn't take too long. Lori

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