Berkeley Parents Network: California Pacific Medical Center Ob/Gyns

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California Pacific Medical Center Ob/Gyns

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Physicians Reviewed on this page: Dorothy Dube, Jim Goldberg, Laurie Green, Katherine Hsiao, Frederica Lofquist, Thomas Madland, Elizabeth Moy, Donna Wiggins

Nov 2007

Re: Looking for an OBGYN in San Fran.
I love Laurie Green at CPMC. I go to her both for my regular visits and for my pregnancies. I'm an engineer, I like technical details, and I am also a big believer in modern medicine. This meshed really well with Dr. Green's practicality, adaptability and straightforward approach. On Yelp she has some negative reviews - be sure to read them. If you're looking at using a midwife, having a homebirth, etc. - she's probably not your ideal. Otherwise give her office a call. :) Happy w/ Dr. Green

Nov 2007

Re: Looking for an OBGYN in San Fran.
I used to go to frederica lofquist a few years ago - she was great and is affiliated with CPMC anon

May 2007

Re: Looking for Lesbian-Friendly OB Gyn (TTC)
I delivered two daughters at California Pacific Med in SF. My OB/GYN Katherine Hsiao is an excellent doctor and she is a fertility specialist, I believe. I have her as my regular OB/GYN and do not see her as much since my youngest will be 3 this June. I am sure she can talk to you and your partner. Good luck! Her office number is 415-876-8500 Amy

Re: San Francisco ObGyn/GP (July 2005)
For an OB/GYN in San Francisco, I recommend Dr. Thomas Madland. I've been going to him for almost 8 years and he was my doctor for both my pregnancies, even though I live in the East Bay. Yes, I risked having to brave rush hour traffic when in labor just because I liked Dr. Madland so much. He has a fabulous bedside manner and really makes you feel like he cares about you. His office staff is great too. I never had any complications, so I can't speak to how he handles them (if that's a concern for you). His office is on Post street near Union Square and he is affiliated with CPMC,located at California and Cherry. My experiences with delivering at CPMC have generally been good. Dr. Madland's office number is (415) 781-5333. Happy Mom

Re: My sister is pregnant, looking for SF Ob/Gyn (7/04)
Hi, I delivered my first child and Dr Lofquist was my OB/GYN. I was happy with her. I had a very uneventful uncomplicated pregnancy, and she seemed to be on top of things. She is not so ''touchy feely'' but very direct and effective I think. Anyway, the delivery was another story. I had my baby at California Pacific which was a less than satisfying experience, but I think I just got really unlucky and got a nurse who was not a good match for me. Usually the Dr. is only there right before the baby comes (or in my case, while the baby is coming out) so it didn't really matter at that point for the delivery who the doctor was. Be sure to tell your sister if she delivers at Cal Pacific that she can request a different nurse if the same thing happens to her. anon

April 2004

Can anyone recommend a perinatologist outside of Kaiser? I'd particularly like to find one with extensive knowledge of (and treatment for) pregnancy and lupus anticoagulant antibodies.

Dr. Jim Goldberg at California Pacific Medical Center in SF is considered one of the best (if not the best) perinatalogist in the Bay Area by many of his peers. The fact that he has an extremely kind and gentle manner is a huge bonus. We went to him (and paid out of pocket) for all three of our pregnancies because we were dealing with a specific genetic issue that can't be diagnosed by standard prenatal tests. His number is 415-750-6400. Oakland Mom

Oct 2002

I used to use Dr. Donna Wiggins in San Francisco and really liked her a lot. She has a very sweet demeanor but is very professional and reserved in a way that I always felt comfortable with her. When I became pregnant I realized I needed somebody in the east bay and knew that I wanted a nurse midwife. However, I started to bleed at 8 weeks (before I had even had my first prenatal visit with my midwife) so I went to San Francisco to get checked out. She was great and very reassuring that my pregnancy would be fine. When I told her I wanted to use a nurse midwife she was very supportive. She said ''you know my grandmother had her seven children at home and they were all fine.'' The only disadvantage is that I think she (and her practice) are really popular and I always had to wait (sometimes over an hour). Usually the wait was because she was tied up in a delivery and her schedule was all messed up, but I was always given the option of seeing the nurse practitioner. She sees patients both at 450 Sutter and Cal Pacific on California and Cherry.

I really like Dorothy Dube at CPMC - phone 923-3128. She is part time, and there are two others in her practice. Nancy

Aug 2002

I would recommend Elizabeth Moy, who practices at Cal Pacific Medical Ctr; she guided me through a very uneventful pregnancy & delivery in March. She's totally competant, very compassionate, and although she can be a little brisk sometimes, I felt like we could always slow her down -- she took her time to respond to our questions & concerns thoughtfully. The few times I had questions between appointments she was quick to call back, and her office staff is really friendly (a benefit that's not to be underestimated!) Caroline

Dr. Frederica Lofquist, of CPMC, delivered my daughter as well as the daughters of 3 other friends of mine. She is a great listener, very direct, and is committed to delivering the babies of her patients. Unless she is on vacation when you go into labor, you can be assured that she will deliver your child. Also, since she will most likely deliver your baby, you do not need to visit all of the doctors in her practice to build rapport ''just-in-case.'' I found that this particularly helped me to build a relationship with her over the course of my pregnancy. Please email me if I can answer any questions you might have about her. But again, she is just great! Lopa

April 2002

Re: Doctors who do CVS
I have been told by two MDs (one reproductive endocrinologist, one maternal-fetal medicine specialist, i.e. high risk OB) that Dr. Jim Goldberg is the best in the Bay Area for CVS. He works through California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, and it's worth the trip over the bay in my opinion. Of course, it depends on if your insurance covers him.

We did CVS for our twins at 12 weeks with Dr. Goldberg, and it was a very professional and pleasant experience (as pleasant as it can be when they stick a long needle into your abdomen twice.) We received our results 1 week later. I also thought the genetic counselors there were quite good. Lisa

I went to Jim Goldberg in SF at California Pacific. Dr. Goldberg is one of the CVS pioneers and is considered the best in the Bay Area. If I were you I'd go to him. He's done two for me.

I had my CVS done at CPMC in the City last year after talking to several knowledgeable folks about who did the most procedures/had the lowest rate of complications. Everything was covered by my HMO and went well.

According to my OB/GYN, she didn't feel that he had enough experience either so she suggested I go to CPMC (California Pacific Medical Center) and see Dr. Goldberg or Otto - supposedly they do the most outside of the person in Beverly Hills who does the most in the state. What I heard through the grapevine was that Otto did something like ten times as many as Weiss.

I wanted to add my endorsement of Dr. Goldberg at Cal Pacific. He did our CVS for the baby I just had in December and he was wonderful. His complication rate is well below the national average and he has done thousands of these procedures. He is extremely professional and a very nice person. He was a resident in New York under my prior OB/GYN back there so that gave me a little bit of extra confidence in him. My NY OB was the best doctor I have ever had. I was extremely nervous about anything going wrong and having Dr. Goldberg really helped to allay those fears. I would not go to someone who only does a few of these a month. I would want someone who does it all the time. Shannon

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