20 Best Physician Assistant Programs In Concord, CA (2022 Updated)

Southern California University of Health Sciences is a sham and the employees there are bullies! Don't waste your time, and more importantly your money applying or attending. I applied to both their DC and PA programs and was first accepted into their DC program. After my acceptance, I kept receiving admissions emails regarding my "admission to their PA program." When I called the school to report the irregularity, I was told by Ms Elizabeth Cruz the email had been sent in error. Strangely, Ms Elizabeth Cruz also told me at that time that applicants were expected to be "professional throughout the application process." – Apparently Ms Elizabeth Cruz says this to "everyone" (despite never saying this to me at any time during our previous phone calls before that). It wasn't after I called to follow up on my PA application (months later) that I was told (more so screamed at) by Mr David Coronado, who told me I would not be accepted into their PA program and that my DC acceptance had been rescinded because I had "altered" their admission emails… When I tried to ask where this accusation was coming from, Mr David Coronado refused to let me speak and threatened to report me to CASPA. When I tried to justify the validity of the emails I had received, Mr Coronado raised his voice at me and told me that my opinion did not matter. Well after months of being told I'd get a call back from the dean of the DC and PA program (which never occurred), I was able to settle the situation with the school and obtain an apology. The school did in fact report me to CASPA and I was also able to obtain a retraction for their libelous claim. At this point I have no desire to attend this school and was glad to see the reality about SCUHS before becoming part of the student body. Ultimately SCUHS and its staff lack the professionalism required to operate a health sciences school and SCUHS' action only discredits the legitimacy of the school. While SCHUS is tasked with training our future healthcare providers, the school doesn't seem to know what it is doing at the administrative level…Harold C

I go to this school for chiropractic and am closing in on graduation. My whole cohort feels the same way some teachers are great some are awful. The admin at this school is awful. They change things constantly in regards to events and important classes and let us know days before. Selectives are a complete joke at this school. Sports medicine is a complete joke and there are teachers here who hate adjusting. The gonstead club is banned because it’s too chiropractic for this school. There are numerous alumni who call this place LAPT because we come out of here so good at soft tissue and not at adjusting. This school teaches things the wrong way. Dean fachinatto is the worst dean possible she would not work with anyone to get an in person white coat ceremony without families in attendance. All we wanted was a Facebook live ceremony where we were presented our white coat on camera and put on the coat for our families to see at home, but she would not work with us at all and we were given the worst zoom ceremony ever. She even claimed it would be super special but it was literally our names on the screen being read off on zoom. Do your research on this place before you come.Mick Burney

Do not waste your time at this school, Please stay away, they have poor professionalism, quality of care, rude workers specifically at the billing center. They will tell you one price first and then on the day of payment tell you a 20% increased price. These people are not honest, and will steal from you, mind that if you do pay all this money you will get the worst customer service ever. I submitted a payment plan and never got a response back I had to initiate like hey I'm calling about my payment plan, they really set you up for failure. I asked to speak to a supervisor never got a call back. I cannot believe I had to pay $2,450 for a 100% online course. Be careful with hidden fees! They lie to you and will not help with solving any issues. I dunno if there is a Dean in the school but I have called many different "supervisors" never got an answer or call back, no one ever helped me solve my issue. Only one person was helping me from admissions but what was said from that person did not match with the billing department or register? STAY AWAYStephanie Garcia

I applied to the nursing program in 2021 and was not accepted- which was fine- but the call I received from the Admissions department is what really left a bad taste in my mouth about this school. The woman who called to tell me that I didn’t get in did so with the purpose of “selling” me another major. Her words: I don’t really see you getting into another nursing program in the state… your grades just aren’t high enough… but we do have other good bachelors programs. Outside of her statement being rude and unnecessary, it’s also untrue as I finished my master’s with a 4.0. Yes, I have a masters degree and this admissions person tried to sell me a BA in psychology or health admin. A degree that would be literally useless to me. I was more offended by the blatant attempt to make a quick buck than I was by her talking down to me in such a way. Needless to say I didn’t enroll here, but I did get into 2 other nursing programs in the Bay Area. I guess my grades were “high enough.”AJ E

We went to San Rafael to get our covid vaccines today. Afterwards we ordered food from Sol restaurant to pick up. My daughter had attended Dominican University about 18 years ago. They have beautiful lawns On campus, with picnic tables and trees and flowers over there, so we went and had our lunch there. It was beautiful as usual. Squirrels running up-and-down the trees and people walking their dogs and jogging…. The trees swaying back-and-forth with the breeze… And with me with great company, my husband and my Mom. And all now With our 1st covid vaccine under our belt! Yay !! A Beautiful day!S. JORDAN

Once Upon a Time, Domincan was where all the CA Catholic School Girls went for college….there was also an impressvie International contingent…Chances were that an aunt, cousin, sister attended the all girl school before. Held in very high esteem and the good Sisters were an impressive lot. The campus was charming, nicely appointed and safe. Time move on and the school went Coed and DC became a semi commuter school.Kerry On

I am a student of the Bay Area Medical Academy and am happy to recommend the academy to all who intend to take their careers a step further. I joined this Academy in the Phlebotomy program and am very satisfied with the education and training that I have recieved from the academy. I owe my knowledge and skill about phlebotomy to this academy. Today I am on my way to accomplishing the milestones that lay before me but am confident that very soon not only will I be able to get a job in the medical field but will also be able to make a small difference to the lives of many people who suffer from various illnesses. Phlebotomy is an important and much needed skill and I'm happy and grateful to have acquired it from Bay Area Medical Academy. I saw a few one star reviews and decided to update my review. I wonder why are there some unhappy students. I only have good things to report. My instructor Ms. B did a good job of teaching us. The labs here are amazing!!! They never run out of supplies! From day one, the process was outlined really well. Karina at externship is simply amazing!!! A thorough professional. She's very quick to respond to requests and queries and takes into consideration your needs. Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! I feel sorry for the students who haven't had a fab experience but realize, it's an academy and externship is doing all they can to place as may of us as they can at locations of our choice. It's not an easy task by any standard!! Follow their process to the 'T' and it's a very smooth sail. Also look deep within you…. were you on your A game? Did you miss a step in the process? Lastly, do realize that this school is relatively affordable as compared to the others out there and that's kudos to the board at BAMA who've kept this into consideration while designing a program. Overall, I am super satisfied and will come to BAMA over and over again for adding on new skills! No two ways on that one. Thank you BAMA for taking such good care of me and the other students. Eternally gateful. For the skeptics out there, I am in no way benefited from this review. I believe in giving credit where it's due.Rajat Sethi

My experience with (bay area academy) I used lower case letters for the name of the school because I feel I had no help with employment, also when jobs were posted they said if you're interested feel free to send resumes to the school and they will assist students because they are affiliated with the companies. That never happened.The resume specialist did incomplete resumes for me more than once. I finished my program EKG Technician 2017 I am still not working. I went in again October 2018 to be assisted with resume still incomplete. I was prepared for a job fair in which bay area academy was to help me prepare for, again I was told I would be called to be assisted with the pre- employment They never got back to me until after it was over. Lots of students was unsuccessful in jobs. It helps to have your own resources and connections. If you have a great resume specialist in mind that could help to.Chauncey Boutte

I got lucky with having a great teacher! The training was very thorough, and the externship was very helpful. My only complaint is that BAMA GRAVELY MISLEAD me to believe that this process was short. The wait time for an externship is incredibly long, even if you can do a 2+ week one. And the state takes weeks to process your license once you are done with your paperwork. All in all, it took me about a year to get my license; and I had the luxury of doing the 3 week externship with a shortISH wait time.Melissa Fiato

What used to be a quality, albeit an expensive education at a quality institution has degraded into nothing more than a typical private college, pay your money get your degree. A lot of the instructors are less than knowledgeable about subjects that most persons in the same subject field at a four year degree level would know. Complaints against faculty that are legitimate and provable are met at first with a sweep it under the rug mentality and if a student continues to push the issue, with outright and blatant retaliation. Classes are changed with no regards to the syllabus, instructors are often unreachable, lacking in knowledge and less than professional. The old adage of you get what you pay for does not hold true for this less than stellar, so called educational institution.Compulsive Reviewer

It is quite there I been there, and it is nice and clean all the nurse and doctor are really good they help you a a Lots I will give them 100% with excellent job I will go again .Cheryl Woodruff

9-18-21: Visited the book store off of 30th Street and saw these very cool murals painted outside near the parking area. It really livens up the space!Ken Wong

I started the program with Ms Perez as my lab instructor and ended with Ms Patrice. I'm older, laid off from a 25yr career and didn't know what to do with my life let alone where to start. Ms Perez and Ms Patrice made learning so easy, fun and amongst all, they made it interesting and made me feel excited to keep attending. The process at Unitek is easy to complete due to the communication level the staff has with their students. My career advisor, Ms Lisa is great! Ms Lisa Literally held my hand through the exiting process, kept in touch throughout my externship, made sure I was staying sane throughout the process of going to extern, working nights and taking care of my family. Walked me through my application process for a job, held my hand through the interview process, kept in touch throughout the whole process until I got an offer letter!!!! My experience with everyone at Unitek was great, but my experience with Ms Lisa is one that needs to be recognized!!!!Chris Fusi

I had a wonderful experience with Ms. Patrice my laboratory instructor and Ms. Perez. Both have mentored me & helped me become the MA I am today. Ms. Lisa Haynes in Career Services is a hard worker & goes to bat for her students. I received a job offer during my externship, that was too good to pass up as a new grad, thanks to her guidance. I recommend taking your MA in the day class as the PM class lacks structure & professionalism with one particular teacher…that is the only reason I left off a star. The school itself has a fully functioning lab for clinical experience, is safe, clean, holds dinners or gives treats for student morale and tuition is less than other schools in the Bay Area.Jennifer Wills

Instructors are professional with vast and extensive work experiences. They are genuinely caring and helpful for the sucess of the student and learning environment. Each department provided substantial support that made going through the program easier. Courtney and Rachel with Career Services gave us the confidence and tools to help make the transition from student life into the working world smooth.Gigi Tamayo

yesterday 7/27/2020 I officially graduated from Concorde college (MA PROGRAM) and all I can say is if you’re looking for a school to help you learn about the medical field Concorde is it. They have great teachers willing to help you as much as possible. They have a great computer lab, always open to help! The school is very well kept and cleaned! Staff also does little events here and there just to show appreciation to the students which I loved. The staff here are AMAZING! 2 staff I would really like to shout out are ARIANA HERTZ & MONICA CARLOS! Both of these woman helped me so much and went out their way to make sure i was doing great at Concorde. Security GEORGE was also such a great staff, he always would help as much as he can. But overall all staff is great, super helpful and super friendly. I felt so welcomed at Concorde as soon as I got there! So glad I came to this school because not only did I get an education but I made some wonderful friends here too. I LOVE CONCORDE💙! And highly recommend it to anyone looking for a school to be in the medical field.Isabel Rosas

This review is overdue. But I wanted to wait until I had been working in my field a couple of years to review. I graduated in 2019 with my LVN, and I was able to obtain my license in January 2020. I was well prepared. Passed my nclex on the first try. But I studied and I followed the direction the instructors and staff recommended to get there. Sometimes it felt like they were dragging us through the ringer, when it came to assignments, tests, clinical etc. But it was well worth it. I started my job confident in all of the basic LVN skills. Vital signs, GT, wound care, interpersonal relationships etc. This school taught me so much about myself. If you are considering a career change; or a jump start to your career. I highly recommend. But don’t go here thinking it will be easy. You WILL have to put in the work. Also another tip, communication is key. If you don’t let the school know what’s going on, they won’t be able to help you.Chynna Hooper

Garden Grove Concorde is what you expect out of a school. I love this campus. I enrolled here in 2006 for the Respiratory Therapist program and graduated in 2008. During the program, they provided all the resources i needed to get through all my courses such as tutoring, 1 on 1 help, and most importantly the most friendliest, attentive staff from the front the front desk all the way to the top. i would like to mention someone who has help through my toughest times, Lynda Carlos. When i was having trouble with my application process she would go out of her way to help me. She was like this with every student and every one of my class mates love her. If anyone is out there looking for a school that actually cares about your future and education, I recommend this school.Ken Torres

The care/successful treatment received from Dr. Rolnik to address my problematic knee is a result of a long journey of trying to identify the problem and determining how to resolve it. Over a year ago, my left knee started hurting so much that my love of hiking had to stop. Walking just a mere 10-15 minutes was too painful and ended with throbbing pain and ice packs. After visiting various physicians, a chiropractor friend suggested having the knee x-rayed, which she reviewed and suggested researching the benefits of P2P (Platelet-Rich Plasma), stem cell and/or physical therapy. My research of various physicians who used these therapies AND had the best reviews led me to Dr. Rolnik. Our first meeting was a thorough discussion of the osteoarthritis in my knee, which resulted in a choice to use the PRP procedure. She performed one injection procedure with no infection or problems from the procedure and within a few weeks, my knee DOES NOT hurt. I can walk for much longer periods, which in my world is a miracle and an answer to my prayers. Dr. Rolnik is one of the most caring physicians I have encountered. She is also one of the few who will take the time to collect the background/history of a patient, listen, answer a ton of questions, and then work with you to determine the best treatment for you. Hands down, she is the best!MJ Taboloff

Dr Rolnik has treated various members of my family for over a decade. She is incredibly knowledgeable, competent, professional, and versatile in her offerings. She treated my elderly mother's dislocated shoulder after a fall, my husband following CrossFit injuries, and my middle schooler. She brings the latest knowledge and treatment modalities to her practice, ensuring her patients are getting best in class care. Moreover, she genuinely cares for her patients, as demonstrated by the time she takes to truly understand the presenting issue and carefully think through treatment options as well as by her follow up on recovery and commitment to patient satisfaction. She loves what she does, and it shows in her high energy style and contagious smile. Highly recommend!Renata Hodges

I am so lucky to have Dr. Rolnik treating me!. First and foremost she listens, she takes time with her patients, something very unusual in this day and age. She talks to you and not down to you and offers different approaches to treatment. I see Dr. Rolnik for my right knee which is worn out, from years of abuse. She offered several different approaches that didn’t include joint replacement surgery, and referred me to a wonderful physical therapy practice. I am doing so much better, thanks to her efforts and recommendations, but there is more. She treats the whole patient not just your particular symptoms and is genuinely interested in sharing her vast knowledge and experience to improve your quality of life. Thank-you again, Dr. Rolnik!!James Mills

The staff and the services that assist the community in caring for the senior community, special needs community, and anyone requiring help to maintain quality life with dignity and remain in their own environment is Hillendale Home Care! The owner Bridget Waller is a Registered Nurse, she makes certain all her employees are fully trained, and receive extensive background checks. Bridgets team of professionals ensure you or your loved one is matched with a caregiver who is professional, trustworthy, and enjoys helping to meet the needs a client requires to maintain their way of life. I had the distinct honor to work under the guidance of Bridget as the Client Liason in the process not only did the families and clients express their joy and satisfaction, the caregivers spoke of the employer/employee relationship being a positive environment to work in daily. On the rare occasion a complaint happened it was immediatley investigated and resolved. Bridget receives continous updates on all areas of the business, and is supported by her staff in the day to day operations of the business keeping the needs met that clients have the peace of mind that they require to function in their daily life. In other words "Hillendale Home Care is simply the best"! Respectfully Shelia E.WardShelia Ward

I attended (and very much enjoyed) Hillendale’s CNA school in September of 2021. Since then, I have been working as a caregiver with Hillendale Home Care. Although certification is not required to work as a caregiver, because hillendale will provide training upon hiring! But to gain confidence in my senior-care abilities, I thought becoming certified would be best for me. This agency is owned and operated by nurses, and the most caring staff! I am currently taking courses toward becoming a nurse myself, and hillendale has been so supportive and accommodating to my class schedule and has made it possible for me to work full time, and yet still have time to study and have a life! Most of my clients have been absolutely lovely, and all clients are interviewed by hillendale before caregivers are sent to their home, which has made working with new clients more comfortable for me. But, if you ever are uncomfortable with an assigned shift, you can ALWAYS reach out to hillendale and they will either help you with the issue or switch you to someone else! The ladies that work for hillendale really do care so much about not only the clients, but also the whole team! I definitely would recommend working for hillendale home care.Julianne Tavares

I can’t say enough about the amazing Hillendale staff ! My brother Brian Cooley had a major stroke back in 2017… he was only 52 at the time . His whole life changed dramatically that day. It takes a very special kind of person to come out mobily every day and offer a smile and a shower a fresh set of clothes. My brother is a very social kind person and the stroke has limited his ability to get out . He so enjoys and appreciates all that Hillendale does for him, we all do. The staff are kind, patient, thorough, safe, caring , professional, trustworthy, consistent, always on time full of heart kind of People and we are forever grateful for their service to those in need . Thank you ! Sincerely, Cristin Schumpcristin Schump

Minorities please think twice about going here , if you hang out with minorities please think twice about going here if you’re related to minorities… PLEASE think twice about going here . At orientation the owner of the school told the whole nail tech class to not be “ghetto” at this school and looked at me and another African American student directly in our eyes and we asked her what she meant and she didn’t elaborate but repeated herself another time. There have been so many incidents of harassment and making up rules as they go . The principal and owner are related so there’s no point in requesting meetings or looking for resolutions because they will team up with eachother and the best part I was kicked out WEEKS before graduation , the OWNER stated that she did not think I wanted to be successful because she knows my Type I wonder what that means ….. please run far away from this school .Adore Anala

I've been coming to B.A.B.E. for a few years now, they're the only place I go to get my hair done. I've had great experiences with all of the students and instructors, and my most recent appt I had with miss Justina. I went in with a hot mess of a grown out asymmetrical cut, and knew I wanted a long pixie. Justina really helped calm my nerves about such a drastic and dramatic change in my hairstyle, helped me sculpt a true work of art, and I have to say I will DEFINITELY be requesting her services again. I have to recommend B.A.B.E. and Justina, call and ask for an appt with her, trust me, you will not regret it!Allison Hunter

Had made an appointment my very first time coming here, staff was excellent as well as my hair done by Amanda Barber. The teacher walks around and helps everyone achieve what they need by giving them tips as they’re working. I was very impressed with the professionalism and enthusiasm of the place. Definitely coming back and encourage anyone to go that’s wants a good outcome at a decent price.gina cianna

Disappointing. What is most surprising at IPM is that the business of medicine places cost savings and business in front of medicine, it appears. The business is ever-changing and patients often cannot get through to the medical staff when it is most needed because the calls are filtered by a switchboard (20-45 min.wait times for someone to answer is the current norm). I have experienced medication issues — even emergencies — taking 24+ hours or more to respond. Recently, IPM sent letters to IPM patients stating they must fall within limits of CDC Guidelines — no news there, it's expected. What's not expected is IPM's interpretation of the CDC guidelines for Class II medications, including opioids and other drugs, as a hard line at a specific amount rather than the CDC advice that states when prescribing avoid or proceed with caution by weighing risks versus benefits. CDC 's position sounds reasonable, so why is IPM choosing to be more restrictive when they are in the business of treating pain patients. Please note, this opinion applies to the owners and management of IPM (not specifically Walnut Creek) — I go to one of their clinics in CA; however, waiting room discussions indicate these are issues across many IPM offices.Mercy

These guys are GREAT!!! Thanks to my IPM Doc and the great staff in their office, I have been able to go back to work and am able to live an active life again, they really recognize the effect that constant pain has on one's overall well being. Before IPM, I was suffering from constant pain caused by a back injury. The never-ending agony I was dealing with caused severe depression, crippling anxiety and a general lack of joy in my life that other doctors were trying to treat with mental health meds rather than by addressing my pain issue. I couldn't work and i couldn't really excersize. i really had lost all hope that life could ever be good again. My IPM doctor listened to what I had to say and somehow managed to find the right pain medication and the right dosage and now I have a new job which I love, I'm able to go to baseball games with friends and family and i actually get out and exercise regularly(And I've lost 10 pounds) Plus I'm now completely off of anti-depression and anti anxiety medication and have hope in my life again. I really can't say enough good stuff about these guys! IPM gave me my life back!!!TRistan Weisse-Elefante Fx

Even though Dr.Grant (super nice guy )was not able to treat me he said he could possibly refer me to another local doctor. Before I even made it home I recieved a text from the doctor he spoke about. Plus I was able to make a new appointment before I even made it home. I really didn't expect Dr. Grant to do anymore than give me a referral. . The offices are nice and clean,the staff is professional but also very personable. Doctor Grant sat down when he came into the room , these days most doctors stand in the doorway with one foot in the room and the other foot in the hallway. Even though I won't be needing there expertise, my experience was 5 stars , Also I could feel the "team work" energy among the staff. Thank you Dr.Grant and all the IPM staff. Sherry Hollandsherry holland

I never write reviews online, but Dr. Grafton has helped me so much throughout the years, the least I could do is write a review. I’ve come to Dr. Grafton my whole life. I literally can’t imagine a dentist who could be better then him. His knowledge pertaining to dentistry impresses me every time(actually his knowledge pertaining to various topics impresses me every time). His son also works at his practice and is also a fantastic dentist (and an expert at the cello). Trust me, if you choose any other dentist, you are doing a disservice to yourself. If you want an experienced, kind, and masterful dentist taking care of your teeth, then go to Dr. Grafton. In addition, he will tell you stories and share his knowledge with you while working on your teeth. He will truly put your mind at ease with his gentle demeanor and meticulous attention to details. If I could give him 100 stars I’d do it in a heartbeat!Elliot Tiras

Excellent experience, I went in for the first time today, everyone was very friendly, the place was very clean, Dr. Grafton was very educational about the importance of dental care and he looks at your X Rays with you and explains in great detail about things many of us probably don’t know about teeth and bacteria and tarter. Not to mention the very delicious fluoride treatment. Will recommend! 👍👍👍S N

This doctor and entire group offer the best services anyone can get in this field ! We are blessed to have such a team and doctor to take care of our dental needs. His preventive approach helps us in long run to have better dental health. The technology is state of the art and appointment services are excellent. Out of 10 I Will rate 50 for this office !! ThanksLet's Enlighten!

My 1.5 years of Invisalign journey with Dr. Lee is coming to an end, and it has been a truly amazing experience. He is kind, detail-oriented, and professional. I had endless questions throughout the treatment, and he was always patient to answer all of them carefully. I love that I could text him any questions between visits and Dr. Lee himself texted me back or called me with detailed answers every time. He not only listens carefully to what I want to change and makes those changes, but also goes above and beyond to fix the problems that I haven’t noticed. Assistants/receptionists have been so kind, and the office is really clean, with wait time always less than 2 minutes, which made me feel welcome during all of my visits. Glad I went with an orthodontist, instead of a general dentist, and very glad I chose Dr. Lee and his team.Dave Kwon

My experience was..Wow! I've had a upper fixed retainer for years. It finally started to wear and I desperately needed to see an Orthodontist. I was previously an Orthodontist Assistant for 18 years. So I'm pretty picky. Dr. Lee had GREAT reviews. The moment I stepped into his office I knew why.. Beautiful clean and pleasant atmosphere. Everyone was talking and laughing. I could tell they enjoyed working with eachother. Dr. Lee welcomed me right away. He listened and gave me my options: To repair my retainer or replace it. I decided to replace it. His wonderful Assistant Peyone worked on me. She was fantastic! Professional, efficient, and gentle. Dr. Lee took over and made sure everything was perfect. Very very happy with my experience here. And the prices were very reasonable. Thank you and keep up the wonderful job!Erica Ellison

Dr. Lee is extremely kind, and great at what he does. His whole staff is also wonderful and it's a pleasure to come in for my invisalign visits. I'm always seen promptly and greeted with smiles in a clean and cute office. He really cares about his patients and people in general. I had braces as a teen but everything shifted because I didn't wear my retainer, my invisalign treatment is taking me back to what I looked like right after braces! Very pleased with the service and treatment.Marie Grob

The teachers here are amazing and wonderful and do not get enough credit for all the little things they do. I was in the vet tech program. All the instructors for vet tech actually are RVT which is cool, cause they have seen so many things and worked in the field for so long, they are all so very knowledgeable. Most of the employees who worked in the office are also very helpful and kind. No one in the entire Carrington College Pleasant Hill location regarding faculty (including staff, office workers, janitors and teachers) gets the recognition they deserve. Everyone i met in the time during my program all went above and beyond what they were paid to do or had to do because the instructors and teachers really care about you and really want you to reach your goals. Any problems or issues you may be having the teachers will always help you or they will find someone who is better equipped to help and understand your issues or problems. The 2 years i spent here because thats how fast you can get your degree and diploma in a 2 year period went back so quick and i would completely do it again. All the teachers have there own way of giving you the information you need but it is your job to study it. My teacher was awesome so there were times when the teacher would stay later then needed just to help me and other studys or review any information that we werent completely comfortable with yet. It's nice to know that the staff, instructors and teachers really want you to know this information and will not get pass anyone who doesnt know there information. You get to work with so many beautiful animals both which students, and teacher bring in from there homes as well as the labs we attend to practice on larger animals such as horses and cows. It was all just one big thrilling event. All teachers, instructors and staff deserve a raise for the wonderful things they do just on a daily basis to help others that goes unnoticed. During my time here at the Carrington College Pleasant Hill campus i also worked there as a student worker. All staff members are overworked and underpaid. The higher up management people who get paid to do a job that they pan off on the others who are lower in ranked get all the opportunities as well as all the recognition for things they have no part in. I have seen multiple people quit or be fired for what others have done which is not right. The CEOs or whomever is at the top and makes the decision for everyone under them needs to pay more attention to there employees and actually realize what they are doing and know what they are worth. The instructors and teachers do not work here because of the pay or recognition that they so rightfully deserve and need, NO. They work here because they love the people here, because they love the students here, it's because they love what they do and they want us students to make sure we love it to. They do not want us paying so much money and taking all these classes if it is not something we actually want and like to do and are good in it. If all the little dogs got paid more and well enough as well as proper trainer for new employees and not just throwing them to the wolves making them feel overwhelmed and adding boatloads of paperwork to a single person already under stress and having a shoulder looked over every minute wondering if they are messing up because no one was there to properly train them, then the employees at carrington college pleasant hill campus would probably stay longer and would not leave due to things being mislooked at. Thank you for your time. I will always love and miss all the teachers i had, all the instructors who taught me something and all the staff members who became my friends both in and out of the work place.satin williams

My experience enrolling in Carrington College was amazing with Annaque Dean helping me with the process. She is so nice and caring I am really happy she help me to star my carrier as a Medical Assistant she believe on me and I will always be greatful with her for all her support and she still there for me I know I can come to her with any questions or problem i might be straggling and she will always help me. She is the best 😊Maria Gutierrez

My teacher for the Dental Assisting course is top notch. Encourages questions and helps students not just learn the information to pass the course but understand the information in order to have a successful future career. For anyone considering a career as a dental professional, Carrington has an A+ program.Whatssit Touya

Unfortunately, my teeth have given me a lot of experience with dentistry throughout my life. Fortunately, Smile Makers – 1st with Dr. Brown and now with Dr. Ewing – has provided me with great dental care for the past 40+ years. Dr. Ewing and I are now working on a project to keep my teeth working for me for the rest of my life – crowns, implants, bone grafts as necessary. Along with Dr. Ewing, everyone I've worked with on his staff has been experienced, professional and caring. To single out a few: RDA Melvin is exemplary in his expertise and in his gentle caring, Judy knowledably runs the administrative side, and Dr. Reyes who touches down monthly with his team to provide best in class periodontal advice and care. I cannot recommend Dr. Ewing and his practice highly enough.Judith Duncan

Dr. Ewing and the specialists he surrounds himself, Dr. Reyes and Dr. Cangini, create a single destination where any and all dental issues can be addressed with a hundred percent confidence. His office has done extensive work for me with superior results. In addition to Dr. Ewing, Judy and Susan along with their support team are extremely thorough and accommodating. Thank you Dr. Ewing…I believe Dr. Brown made the right decision when he chose you to carry on his legacy. Smile Maker's patients should feel very fortunate and confident that their needs will be met with unparalleled skill and professionalism.tony czar

Dr. Ewing is very thorough and always there to answer my questions. He's very polite and always does a quality job. I can tell that he passionately loves his job, which I believe makes him one of the best dentists around! UPDATE: 6/30/2022 I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Dr. Ewing always does the most excellent job of any dentist I've ever been to. He continues to expand his learning in dentistry and is always very personable and 100% enjoys what he does for a living! He will take care of you and will make things right if you are unhappy about something. Just talk to him.J.D. Stone

Adaptive online test was easy to navigate and corrected my misremembering of BLS CPR content. Skills session was by far the most difficult ever undertaken in 22 years of CPR certification. Wish I would’ve dressed less warmly. Took a long time to pass. I have small hands which made using the rescue breath device very difficult, particularly when having to switch to chest compression in less than 5 seconds. I would rather have been able to stop the 2 person CPR section if I knew I didn’t make the transition well enough to pass. Or had a practice session that could be stopped partway through. I also found it much more difficult to wear latex gloves and my fingertips were mildly damaged afterwards for 2 days. It took me 55 minutes to complete – mostly due to difficulty with small hands and rescue breathing device. That’s a long time to be doing CPR and I was sore and pretty tired afterwards.Erika Dahlheim

Nina H. was my instructor for my BLS course and she was phenomenal! As a healthcare provider, I have taken many CPR renewal courses throughout my professional career, and this one taught by Nina was by far the best one. She is very knowledgable with her extensive experience as an EMT, highly passionate about what she does, and makes class enjoyable. Learning the material was so effortless as Nina reiterates high-yield concepts and provides good feedback as we practiced our skills. I feel well-prepared and confident to respond to an emergency. I highly recommended taking the CPR course with Nina from Safety Training Seminars!Edwina Chung

I did the basic life support for healthcare workers CPR training. There was an online portion that was very confusing because it was trying to be adaptive but merely ended up being out of order and unclear. I don't recommend selecting the adaptive option there. The in-person portion of the training was fine, much easier to understand, and the instructor (Jeff, I think) was knowledgeable and answered our questions. Overall, a fine experience and I do believe I know how to respond in an emergency from the training.Alex Furukawa

I didn’t want to share but In case I can stop someone from wasting their money and time here goes. I went to amen looking for treatment for my ADD and various anxiety disorders and while they offered some resources, my experience with Dr. Johnson made me wish I’d never stepped foot in that building. I don’t want to fully go into it because it is personal but I worked with Dr. Johnson and he gave me a diagnosis and told me he would be “honored” to take me on as a patient. First thing; his assistant quit soon after that conversation and I was not informed so it took me months before I finally called and discovered that the person I had been reaching Dr. Johnson through was no longer there… And when I finally got an appt and requested to become one of his patients Dr Johnson gaslit me and told me that he never said he could take me on as a patient and that it must be my poor memory deceiving me. He told me that it was his opinion that I shouldn’t be medicated unless I am in a facility and that he can’t take me on as a patient because he would be “liable if I did something to myself” and that he couldn’t risk his career. I was shocked because this felt like a complete switch in his personality. I also felt misled because he had made it seem like he was ready to work with me and instead made me feel like I was a risk to his reputation? After speaking with other professionals about this conversation I’ve realized that the way he spoke to me was horrible and no one should receive that kind of treatment from someone who is supposed to help them. In my option, Dr. Johnson should have his license revoked and those struggling with mental illness should NOT go to Amen clinics. I hope someone at Amen sees this.ella tierney

From the start the clinic was very unorganized. I tried to have patience because many clinics have experienced some transitions with COVID. But from start to finish they dropped the ball with me. Besides being so unorganized, they couldn't even tell me what the hole was in my brain on the brain scan. That is their main job, is to read scans! The doctor would finish my appointments early. I could hear kids playing in the background. The naturopath basically shamed me for taking pharmaceuticals for 20 years trying to advocate for my health. They double charged me for my labs in the amount of $500. I ended my contract with them and I'm still getting emails about some lab work that didn't get completed or was lost. They keep passing me from person to person. I received a small reimbursement for some doctor's appointments that I canceled due to their wild lack of knowledge, but I want a full refund at this point. If you can't do your job and tell me what is on my brain scan give me back my eight grand Amen clinic!Jolie Pollman

Worth every penny! I’ve tried dozens of medications for many MANY different possible diagnoses over the years but only the Amen Clinic found a diagnosis and solution that actually works for me. Their multi-pronged approach is highly effective and their chance of success justifies the price point. There is so much overlap between diagnoses nowadays that often times one disorder can look like another when all the factors are not assessed or considered. No psychiatrist/neurologist, even at the same price point, can make an assessment with the same kind of confidence as the Amen Clinic can. Conventional psychiatry is simply shooting in the dark and neurologists use fMRIs that are too sensitive to find higher level patterns with your brain. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone who has had a complex medical or psychiatric history. You’re in good hands.Avneesh Mehta

Would definitely recomment Dr. Kou as a surgeon. He's very professional and knowledgeable. I got a "second" opinion through my insurance after having first seen two other podiatrists before and after a move; the first two podiatrists gave me conflicting recommendations for surgery, and each only presented one option at the oppposite ends of the spectrum. Dr. Kou gave me a few options and explained what i could expect from each. Surgery went smoothly, and I even got multiple compliments on the quality of his suture when I was recovering lol. His team made sure I had what I needed for my recovery. The only thing I would've liked is for his office to have more modern medical amenities like an app for communicating with him or his team. Everything was phone based. But! They gave their post op patients a fast lane to get help/get their questions answered and it was never really a problem.Alexandra Martinez Diaz

I needed to see a hand specialist. I was able to get an appt quickly and convenient to my needs. I saw Dr Sacco. He was personable and able to give my a diagnosis by visual exam. He explained clearly what was going on and what to expect in future. Explained not needing surgery now but what to watch for and when to return if other symptoms occurred. The office staff were attentive and polite. I have enjoyed using this organization for years under a different name Muir orthopedics and will continue to use them and refer people to the as I have in the past.Jennifer Maloney

Dr. Matthew Pecci has treated me for knee osteoarthritis over several years. I’ve found him to be an attentive, patient listener with a calm and caring demeanor. I greatly appreciate these qualities in addition to his extensive orthopedic knowledge and careful explanation of various biological treatments. I highly recommend him.GS

I’m at my final stage at Carrington College, because I finished my extenship and in the process of getting hired. And I just wanted to give thanks to Felicia, Alex, Darshweni, Career services ( Lenni and Eva), Corey, Angel, Eleni, Cynthia, Michelle, Jasmine, Mark, my classmates of course, and Carrington College staff for helping me with a better career and to prepare myself for the medical assistant role in the healthcare system. This is a great college to attend for training/lectures to achieve your goals! You will be amazing with the technology and staff working here! You won't regret it!Kevin Boyer

I was very interested in beginning a career in the medical field and and when I inquired I was introduced to Dena and she was extremely helpful with everything i needed to know and answered all my questions, she helped me with enrolling, and it was a breeze. The entire process was easy and quick and I’m already finishing my 1st term. Throughout my entire term Dena kept in touch and made sure I was doing ok and asked if I ever needed anything, she has been more than helpful and attentive. I would recommend anybody contemplating coming here to do it!Tiesha Meacham

Carrington’s staff is so supportive, and truly wants to see their students succeed! I’m a student who has only gone through the enrollment process thus far and they all have made me feel so welcomed and excited to start the program. Dena Asefi specifically has pushed for me to start and get into the program, I know that she will be a great resource every step of the way. Very grateful for the organization of starting process and staff that handles that, it has made me very eager to begin and finish the school year!!Isela Gonzalez

Unfortunately I don’t agree much with the reviews. The office staff has screwed up my thyroid prescription several times, creating chaos. The practice keeps losing the RN, which have been amazing! My interaction a few times w the Dr have been just fine, cold and rushed. The experience with the RN have been much, much more pleasant. I’ll be leaving this practice due to the challenges to schedule appointments with the DR. I had the inconvenience to have to cancel 4 times in a row, due to work schedules, but always with plenty of notice (more than 48 hr) and now they will charge me if I need to cancel again. I requested them to not book the appointment once that was explained to me. They booked it anyway and threshed got bill my insurance if I cancel. No I will not continue at a practice like this. The reason of my cancellations is due to my work sch, I’m a frontline essential worker. So there you have it. Update- dr responded to my email. She explained the error on her staff part and agreed to cancel my appointment.Agata Pares

Rude receptionists!! My wife visited this place this week and a receptionist claimed that her insurance is expired (So my wife called the insurance company while she’s there, and they told her it’s still valid). Nonetheless, my wife agreed to pay in cash but asked for an invoice so she can send it to the insurance company and the receptionist refused! When my wife insisted on either getting an invoice or accepting her insurance, the receptionist said to the doctor that my wife refused to pay!! Not to mention how they ignore my wife when she was trying to talk to one of the receptionists! Persistent lying and disrespect! As a matter of business, remember that Bay Area is full of excellent doctors. And as a matter of civility, you must show respect to people who are different from you (e.g., non-American wearing hijab). My wife cried in the car because of your attitude. SHAME ON YOU!!Tarki Alsolimani

I LOVE the Restore weight loss program. It’s easy to follow and stick with the plan. Being a female, over 50 and having metabolic issues I was 60 lbs overweight. I was able to lose weight easily and consistently for the first time in years. As a bonus within 2 months I was able to cut my blood pressure medications in half (with my Dr approval). It also healed my gut within the first week of taking the MCT powder and 1/2 avocado daily as a mimicking fast. They have you test your gut with a microbiome kit, so they are really trying to heal you from the gut inside and out. So you are truly learning to be healthy, not only to lose weight. I have way more energy and self esteem! In 3.5 months I am now down 28.5 lbs. I know that my 60 lb goal is within reach. Thank you Jiva Health!Danielle Rosic

I'll start out with the registration at the front desk. Lovely young woman. Helped me clear some past issues up. Josie in triage was a pleasure to talk to with. Very friendly and super nice! Margaret Schmidt was the P.A. I was seen by. She's FANTASTIC! Excellent bedside manner. REALLY listened to what I had to say. Very attentive. Extremely knowledgeable. Always prescribes exactly what I need to get better. I've been seen by her before. Always a pleasure to talk to. She's never made me feel like I'm being rushed out to get to the next patient. 10 out of 10 Stars for Margaret and a HUGE thank you, I'm already feeling better!Daniela Pookie

My daughter tested positive and the very next day we made an appointment . My wife went in the morning with one of my 3 daughters,I went in the afternoon with my other daughter and by 4 o’clock we received our results very simple very thorough extremely efficient And results as quick as same day ! Unfortunately my healthcare provider cannot do that and they see hundreds of patients a day. Thank you to the folks at Concords Willow site for giving me an ease of mind and expedited,professional service. I will see you again for the next test and will recommend your services.r medina

This was my third visit to StatMed in four years. Each time staff have met my quality needs of cleanliness, friendliness, efficient RN & Doctor. Labs or X-rays taken. Their diagnosis was explained to me in basic terms, brace or wrapping applied in a fashion I could repeat at home and prescription given. I was encouraged to call with questions and return if needed. My wait was less than a half hour on the busiest afternoon. I also appreciate the waiting area. It’s large with three alcoves. The furthest area is for well kids with toys, books and coloring table.Camp Stoneman