My current physican at Kaiser is leaving his practice, and I need to find a new GP. I've checked the archives but can't find any recommendations for a female physician at Kaiser Oakland who is knowlegeable about hypothyroidism, from which I suffer. I'm in my late 40s, so I would like to see someone with a good understanding of menopausal issues, and who understands what it is like to busy mom of 3, who works part time. Thanks in advance!

Can anyone recommend a great Kaiser primary care physician? I looked on the Berkeley Parents website, but didn't see anything that particularly stood out. We (2 adults in 30's) need someone who is a real person with good listening skills. We're especially looking for someone that won't brush off our concerns or dismiss symptoms in lieu ordering neccesary tests. So often it seems HMO doctors dismiss real complaints, saying we appear healthy and aren't in a high risk group. Anyone have advice on dealing with this, either? Thanks for the help!
Desperate for a good Doc

Can anyone recommend a primary care provider for a 50 plus male who has just become eligible to use the Kaiser Permanente Health Care System in Oakland. The main requirement is good communication skills, clinical expertise and experience. No major health concerns at this time.

I am switching to Kaiser insurance for the first time, and need to find a primary care doctor for myself, a 40 y.o. woman. It can be a man or woman, at richmond or oakland, age not important. What I do want is someone caring, thoughtful and respectful, who listens and who is at least open to alternatives, such as homeopathy and acupuncture. All the listings on the website are at least a couple of years old, and I do need someone who is still taking new patients. thanks! Lucia

My family has just switched to Kaiser and I need to find a good primary care physisian for myself. I'm 53, male, looking for good diagnostician (at Kaiser Oakland) who is a good communicator and willing to answer questions, give info and work with patient. (This is starting to sound like a ''personals'' message!) I've seen the recs on the website, but there is only one note more recent than 2 years old. Thanks in advance. rg

Any recommendations for male doctors at Richmond Kaiser, first choice or Oakland Kaiser, second choice, as primary care physicians? My husband is 50 years old and is in need of a primary care physician. He is in good health but would like to find a doctor he could have confidence in should he become ill and need medical attention.

Can anyone please recommend a general practioner or internist at Kaiser Oakland? My husband just switched to Kaiser because he had to. Since he likes his old doc, and HATES the Kaiser phone tree, he is extremely disinclined to get set up with a new doc. I am gettting worried that he will not take care of some pressing health issues unless I can get some recommendations for specific docs. He is in his late 40's. Thank you in advance! worried wife

Both my husband and myself are looking for a personal physician at Kaiser Oakland. Again, thanks to those who previously recommended doctors, but none of them are taking new patients at this time!! Below is a list of those doctors who are; most, but not all, were new to Kaiser in 1999. We are looking for a doctor who is careful, thoughtful, accessible, will look into something she/he doesn't know about, and isn't negative about a patient's use of alternative medical approaches on occasion. Someone who is particularly knowledgable about cardiac-related issues would be a plus. Thanks! Joan

General Medicine: Kathleen Grannan
Dr. Grannan is great, listens and is willing to take input from patients. She sometimes reaches for the presciption pad, but respects my desire to take the least amount of medications possible.

Oakland Kaiser Physician recommendation: Dr. Leila El-Wakil Good person, good doctor and very smart. Martha