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

Most professors are very kind. The school as reopened for in-person learning. The food and library are open. Staff, students, and visitors will need to fill out a health screen to be on campus. (I'd say take a screenshot to easily show the green check) The construction in the middle of campus is done and the beautiful campus is opened up. There's now some construction towards the back where the "temporary" classrooms where. Stay safe, have fun, and let's go mission!Loni Pacheco

I like the school, and the professors are great. All of the professors I have taken have been kind. However, the staff- Araceli the manager from the mission college bookstore is extremely rude. She lacks customer service skills. She will yell at you in front of the entire store to the point where everyone is staring. I have had two negative encounters with her, and I am a very polite person. I have kept my calm even after being completely humiliated by her.Samantha Cruz

Mission College has one of the most supportive and enthusiastic professors. I enjoy coming in to all of my classes because they engage me into their lesson plans. Not only that but they make sure that all of their students are understanding the assignments and offer alternative support systems for them to succeed in the classroom. Overall, Mission College is doing an incredible job in getting students prepared towards their future goals.Diego Jimenez

Let's be honest. This was your second choice. It's not the "best college in the world" or the "most beautiful campus in the world". Spent one and a half years here where it could’ve been one and a half years spent better elsewhere. Please, this is an extension of high school. Find your education and college experience elsewhere. You will thank me.Hakim Bouzina

I live near this college and me and my wife and kids love to take walks threw it. It's so beautiful and peaceful. Also you have campus police always around so you feel safe at all times. And the bell tower is a nice sight to see. But hearing that thing go off at 11:00pm at night I could go without.Shawn Dronet

I made a payment on Jul 16, 2021, at 9:54 AM still I haven’t received my payment back contacted front desk multiple time. Please contact me I tried to call and emailed multiple people but no one replies. Worst experience ever.Junaid Jamshaid

I'm a male, late 20's student at USF, and this has been my experience: 1) Rigorous – Having had a decent amount of life experience before coming here, I expected it to be easy. I was wrong. As someone who has always been good at math, the math classes were all challenging and required a lot of time and effort to do well in. The same goes for their science classes. I had attended another, easier university before coming here, and the difference was huge. 2) Political/Religious – Being a catholic university in the middle of a very liberal city, there is a good chance that someone will at some point try to shove religion or liberal politics down your throat, with a higher probability of the latter. As someone who doesn't care for politics, I'd prefer if they were left out of the classroom. 3) Small class sizes – All but one of my classes have been under 30 people, with many being less than 20. There are personal, 1-on-1 classes for music lessons in guitar, piano, vocals, etc. There are ample staff to handle any problem and any and all issues I've had were solved quickly. Compare this to a state school with class sizes in the 100's and there is really no comparison. 4) Expensive – With an annual price tag of about 50k, plus the astronomically high San Francisco cost of living, it is incredibly expensive to go to school here. I came here largely because I had a full-ride scholarship, and would have seriously considered other options if I didn't. 5) Amenities – There are several large libraries, excellent quiet study areas, private music rooms with instruments, and the campus itself is quite beautiful. With the tuition comes a free public transit card and gym access, at a very nice gym. 6) Overall quality – The quality of the school overall is very high. I can't say how it compares to the likes of top schools like Stanford, but many of USF's professors have come from those big name schools. The combination of talented, intelligent professors and personal 1-on-1 attention make it a great place to learn and study.Tyler D

I transferred out of the University of San Francisco real quick. The school is expensive, the education is ok but the material is too easy, and the social life is garbage unless you're undoubtedly liberal. The professors were very nice and helpful, but anyone from the administration building is out to get you, ultimately this place is just a big money pit. They'll find a way to fine you and take your money even if you haven't done anything wrong.Alex Douthat

Beautiful campus in the heart of the city but otherwise, a school filled with professors that don’t really care, poor accommodations for students with disabilities, extremely expensive, campus police focuses more on giving you parking tickets and people’s conduct rather than ensuring vehicles are not broken into. Did I mention is extremely expensive and they will not accommodate you well if you need to take time off for medical/family issues.Jake Bilyak

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

A benefit of this place find outstanding professors and good education. Tuition is not bad. This university is a growing university that deserves good reputations, but has dragged down by poor admin, HR, Dept Chair. Academic affair and chair make the whole procedure slowed down and dysfunctional. They keep getting deficits from under-enrollement and have a few million deficits from COM academic affairs and do not take responsibility. They sacrifice well run programs and the fund does not come back. Very low salary. San Francisco's poverty limit is $117K and I believe most are below the poverty level. Vallejo is the most diverse city of white 32%, Asian 24%, Hispanic/Latino 22%, Black/African American, 22%. COM admin and department leadership are far from the demographic diversity. It does not help. Non-compliance is coming back, past faculty who got paid, did nothing and is still on safety committee. The university needs biosafety officer. The university has warm culture and nice. Faculty and students work together and emphasize the culture. On the better side, some are very talented to fix the issues. They are willing to do extra duties for nothing and burn out. They are here for students and teaching. Standing ovation but students do not do well is not teaching. It has flagrant and bizarre academics and professionalism. Correct knowledge is what COM dean and chair say, but not the current state of understanding. If you say something, you will face a group of people who accuses you unprofessional and not collegial. This is how the review goes. This is how the evaluation works. Academics office promoted associate professor with only a master's degree – must have the highest degree is the bylaw. The university does not give resources, weakens faculty and say get the grant. dept chair messed paperwork that costs me $8,000, and continues to mess it up. I take pride in the job but not doing it for compensation! Do you know a short notice cost me a few hundreds? each time I arrange a baby-sitter. They squeeze salary, resource and smash the pride. MSHMS management is unprepared and is manipulative. They allow student bad behaviours. Pharm teaches wrong knowledge. Immuno is awful. The university has nationally recognized professors that can give insights to the whole university. They are the ones that give reputation and lead the university. The department is ready for the next step with better leadership. It has good faculties with quality. It is not for somebody who stays for a stipend creating a cylo-like culture not following policy and regulations. Those create a sub-culture of non-compliance. They make everything very difficult, make small issues big. They blame faculty who is trouble-shooting the problem. Such leadership is not needed. Admin should update the dept and program leadership. Sadly, similar goes to some researchers who are extremely hostile and blame others for their faults. A researcher has nearly no paper published but very critical to others. They spilled something nasty in the lab, did not clean it up, and blame the university. They demand more teaching for job security when losing the grant. It is THEM who make trouble. They come as a group saying unprofessional, but professionalism is not how many say it. Same goes for admin. We need better professionalism standards. IT still keeps breaking down after upgrades. paperwork is kept messing up. facilities give no response, new vending machines still eating money, scheduling is a whole mess. budget is poorly managed- where does faculty fund go? Orders take forever. Learning center CILT is newly developed, but is not well-organized for rapid changes in teaching. Lectures are diminishing. Students seek assistance but are not getting it. They should focus on retention and focus on something nice.dr nik

Classes in the Grad School of Education provide practical information relevant to the classroom. They have a library that is always open, and a number of relevant focus areas for today's teachers. However, they're overrun with bureaucratic drivel removing students from their program multiple semesters in, due to their own clerical oversights during admission and have had people other than the professor run classes. The syllabus and rubrics wont always match up and you'll be denied a grade. Dont ever expect to get the benefit of the doubt, and never delude yourself into thinking anyone there cares whether or not you are successful. You will hit wall after wall with them unless you are the quintessential student without any outside responsibilities or any interference from real life. In short, it is a decent program as long as you don't expect to matter as a human being or a teacher.Meghan Hansford

TUW has exceeded my expectations so far. Not only is communication direct and smooth, the assistance from enrollment counselors like Kim, and academic advisors, is excellent. I begin classes in late August but have been guided in a sense that I feel comfortable and confident about beginning my first term in the Masters of Arts in Family and Marriage Therapy program. From financial aid to registration, TUW staff is there for you along the way. I attended a small private college for 2 years and a public state college for 2 years. Similar to the small college, TUW is available for help and seems to truly care about the success of their students.maya stephen

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

elenita r. Northridge, San Fernando Valley, CA 8/10/2022 After nine months of schooling, Pharmacy Technician Course i was really satisfied with how my instructor, Ms. Wiggy guide us to learn and understand our chosen field and be able to adapt in real life scenarios.In general the facility has everything you need and clean. Kudos to the school's staff for being supportive and accomodating specially from the very start of enrollment until the end of the course. If I would decide to take another course , I would enroll again and even recommend it to my family and friends.Thank You MIss Wiggy for sharing your knowledge and thank you VCMC staff and to my beloved school.. Its not only a school…its going to be your home alsoelenita rivera

When I first enrolled everyone was super friendly and helped me with the process and it went smoothly. The teachers and staff are very kind and caring and will go out of their way to help when you have trouble with assignments. And when you finish with the corse they help you to find a job in no time! If I could give more then 5 stars I would and I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to pursue knowledge and a career in the medical field!!David Rodriguez

Im a student , and just finished , I really love this school I learned a lot , even though I was gonna give up in the beginning , but Mr. U didn't give up on me , it was scary at first learning all this new medical stuff , but with the help of mr.u and my classmates I did it , and I can't believe how fast time went , I recommend this school for anyone at any age , I'm very greatful , and I can't believe I did it yay !!!maria gonzalez

This December, it will be two years since I ended up at UCSF PARNASSUS after waking at 3am feeling like I was dying, vomiting copious amounts of blood. The team of doctors who had my case were amazing! They didn’t think I’d make it the first two days. I didn’t want to live. I kept trying to write, “lLet me die!@ but was so weak they couldn’t even read my writing. I tried so hard to write but couldn’t get my hands to do what my brain was saying and I was intubated. I spent two months there before I was transferred to a transitional care facility. I cried when I left. I’d made friends with the nurses and didn’t want to leave them. My feet and lower calves were so swollen, I couldn’t stand, let alone walk. I am still in the nursing home and still can’t stand or walk but, that’s a whole different story! Today, I am like a new person. I want to live! I want to get out of this wheelchair and I desperately want to get back with my sweet Siamese, the love of my life. I have worked so hard and each day I’m closer to leaving. I’ve lost so much weight, I’m so much stronger and started PT again last week. The food at UCSF is varied and you have a menu to choose from! I can’t say enough wonderful things about UCSF. They are well run, organized, and compassionate. Their health care workers are astounding! I wish I could thank each and everyone of them in person!Nancy Holohan

Great for medical care, and you'll need it. Because their billing system is unable to get things straight. This means you'll get massive bills that should have gone to your insurance company. Of course, UCSF billing won't have taken the time to actually talk to your insurance company to understand what was filed incorrectly — they'll just bill you directly. Next you'll spend hours on the phone having stressful discussions about why you're getting a massive bill and why they haven't had an actual human conversation with your insurance company to sort out the error — even after you've talked to your insurance company and then also to UCSF to indicate the billing was done incorrectly. Will they ever talk? Who knows! Then UCSF says they'll call your insurance company, but they won't. They also won't call you back when they say they will. It's a fun surprise and you'll enjoy the theme park like excitement, except this is life and death of your finances. All this will lead to higher blood pressure, so you'll need more medical care, which is also great for UCSF — it's a good thing you've found a fantastic hospital. The cycle repeats indefinitely and will spiral out of control until you die. Their problematic billing issues have happened to us multiple times, and it's sure to happen to you, too. Good luck, have fun, and die early!David Diez

I truly hope this review reaches the correct person/people. Currently, if a patient at UCSF passes away, their MyChart account is instantly rendered inaccessible. A patient’s MyChart account holds almost if not all of a patient’s medical history/information and is extremely useful for patients and relatives of patients. For example, if a parent’s child passes away, the parent no longer has access to their child’s MyChart account whatsoever. This puts even more strain on the parent/family member to get information they want and or need from the MyChart account. I understand that this is most likely due to HIPPA laws/legal reasons, but I feel that parents and family members would somewhat appreciate being able to access their loved one’s account for at least one month prior to it becoming inaccessible especially if the parent/relative has established proxy access to the account. This would give the parent/relative enough time to gather the information they need from the account before it is closed. Again, i hope this will reach the right person so that maybe some kind of arrangement could be made to change this. Thank you.anonymous person

I started working in person with Kevin in September 2021 with hopes of alleviating some hip, lower back, neck, and shoulder issues that started in January 2020. These ailments had made it difficult for me to work (I am a surgeon) and had taken me away from some of the activities that I love most (lifting weights, cross training). I had worked with a physical therapist virtually during the pandemic with limited success. I chose Kevin because of the numerous positive reviews praising both his thoroughness and skill. Kevin has been everything that is advertised and more. You simply will not find this level of attention at your average physical therapist’s office. At my initial consultation, Kevin performed a very thorough medical history, listening to everything that I had to say. He asked insightful questions which showed me his fund of knowledge and was able to elicit history that I had not thought would be pertinent. He then performed a thorough physical assessment, clearly outlined what he thought was the problem, and laid out a plan. Since the initial consultation, Kevin and I have worked together every two weeks and we have made tremendous progress. My pain has significantly decreased and I am now able to perform my job without physical limitations. What I truly appreciate about Kevin is that he is conscientious of my time and creates realistic, attainable goals. Other physical therapists that I have seen will introduce 7-8 exercises that may take 45 minutes to perform, without really explaining proper mechanics. Kevin spends copious time helping me understand what I should “feel” with every exercise. He then narrows down the treatment plan to the most beneficial exercises that take me 15-20 minutes per day to complete. Kevin is kind and caring, and just an awesome guy all around. He has a great bedside manner and working with him has been really enjoyable. Kevin is a gem, and if you are looking for a top notch physical therapist in San Francisco, he is your guy!Andrew Tye

I have been seeing Kevin at Graspmore Physical Therapy for over a year now. I started working with Kevin when I wasn't able to move like I used to. I was an athlete all during my youth and have kept active with outdoor activities and the gym, but as I get older things aren't working like they did all those years ago. As a trainer and coach myself, I tried to push through and manage it, but knew I needed someone else to look at me. I have had chronic low back issues and pelvic misalignment that has kept me from being able to do some movements such as lunges and deadlifts, and would be in pain snowboarding and hiking. I couldn't do walking lunges or run without my low back seizing up. It's a sad day when your body hurts doing things that were so easy a decade before. With a combination of active release therapy, followed by stabilization and strength exercises, Kevin's work with me now has given me the ability to accomplish these movements pain free. With his physical assessment and listening to what hurts and where, he is able to work on me and then teach me how to correct my movements and stabilize. We walk through real world situations (just not in the gym) to see how I can move differently without causing any mishaps (ie, getting out of bed, getting in and out of the truck). I am always sure to do my homework (and there is always homework – that's the only way to get better). Kevin is a great listener and is always extremely focused during our sessions. He has a friendly demeanor and is super easy to get along with. I regularly check in with Kevin a couple times a month to make sure I'm on the right track, or to work with anything new that pops up. Currently we are working on snowboard prep as it's been a couple years for me and I want to handle the mountain pain free. I have no doubt that my recent work and sessions with Kevin will allow me to have a great time! I can't recommend Kevin enough!Mike Clausen

I started working with Kevin on October 25th, 2021. I was referred to Kevin from my son who was also doing physical therapy with Kevin. I was working with Kevin to help me recover from a partial knee replacement surgery. He asked me what my goals for physical therapy were. I told him I wanted to return to playing softball pain free. With a recovery path set in stone, Kevin laid out my plan for recovery. He carefully explained what he was working on and was always checking in on my pain threshold during the procedures or movements. Exercises were carefully explained and he was always watching to make sure that I was using correct form. He was very patient and always asked if I have any questions. He was also very pleasant to talk with. That being said, I had to do the homework that Kevin prescribed to me. Just going to therapy once or twice a week without doing the homework would have prolonged my recovery. I am now close to pain free and will start playing softball soon. I can’t thank Kevin enough for what he has done for me. Give him a shot and you will see for yourself.Brian Wong

TLDR: If you are in a relationship sign up for the virtual couples workshop. You will learn tools to take your life and relationships to their full potential in the comfort of home. I am grateful to have found the Couples Center's virtual workshop. It far exceeded my and my partner's expectations by a long shot. It not only took our relationship to a new level but lifted a weight from my shoulders. A close friend and her husband had gone through a similar type of pre-marital workshop before their wedding years ago. I remember her saying she would recommend the workshop even if we are not getting married yet. That recommendation was always in the back of my mind. Talking more about marriage, I searched online for a couples workshop and came across the Couples Center. The website looked professional and the messages resonated with me. I loved the point about getting your relationship to reach its full potential. The site also said the best time to do therapy is before you have problems, and they were right. I was sold after reading the course details, but the trick was to sell the idea to my partner. He is always skeptical and didn't have any experience with therapy. He knew I wanted to sign up and was open to it once he read the yelp reviews. The only thing that was missing on the yelp comments was how the course was online. We were in for a treat. For us having this session online was even better than it could have been in person. Being in the comfort of our own home on the couch made the whole experience more relaxing. Trying out therapy in our own space allowed my partner to be more open to the process quicker than if we were in person. I am still surprised how open and vulnerable the couples were to a virtual room of people they just met. Gal and Liron have created a comprehensive session with valuable tools we reference regularly. The session ran smoothly, and they provided clear guidance. The main zoom room had couples and therapists. At first, I wasn't sure how that would work, but with break-out rooms, we would be paired 1:1 with an assistant to work with us on an exercise discussed in the main room. Making the process more intimate and allowing us to receive extra attention. The concepts are rooted in psychological studies, and the visual diagrams and exercises enable learning the methods easily. The weekend was full of life-changing epiphanies and support discussing hard topics. We never thought that we fought because we don't have yelling matches we associate arguing with. Instead, we discovered that like all couples we have negative cycles. By uncovering our patterns we were able to successfully get out of them in a positive way. We uncovered our deeper needs and how better to communicate and give each other what we need. I have never felt as close to my partner, and the feeling continues to grow long after the course. The Couples Center is a gem due to the passion behind it. Gal and Liron are some of the most passionate people I have met. Their life mission is to truly help others, and they are doing it daily. They have a beautiful story of their relationship and its ups and downs that helped us connect and relate to them. They masterfully distill psychological concepts into a workbook that is easy to understand. We left every lesson and exercise with some revelation of ourselves or each other. We are now able to look in on our own needs and filters of the other's actions to better communicate what we want and how to give what is needed. We left the workshop on cloud 9. It was wonderfully intense and I do recommend taking a day after to let everything sink in and relax together. We left together on a whole new level and are thrilled Gal and Liron are working on a new workshop around understanding our templates.The more we learn about ourselves the better we can be there for our partner and strengthen our relationship. We feel amazing, and I can't believe it can get even better! Thank you, Gal, and Liron for building something wonderful and life-changing.Sarah Buczek

After searching online for the best couples therapy, I landed on The Couples Center and felt encouraged by the positive reviews, especially around their weekend workshop, “Love Made Simple.” On top of all the 5-star reviews, I got a taste of the amazing (free) content they share for couples to leverage, especially during this tricky time when we're all quarantined together 24-7. I decided to pull the trigger and knew we were in good hands as soon as the virtual workshop started. Liron and Gal are extremely warm and authentic – you can really tell how much effort they've put into the workshop. They guided us through multiple topics, such as exploring our connection and identifying our blueprint for conflict. While there’s no magic bullet for a successful relationship, I felt that I came away from the workshop with better fundamentals that I want to continue building on. It was worth every penny and I'm grateful to Liron and Gal for spending their weekend with us! I also loved the group format because when people share, you realize you're not alone and other couples are experiencing similar things. You're never forced to share though – they wouldn't call you out if you don't feel comfortable sharing. Logistics: It's a 3-day online workshop due to SIP – 3 hours on Friday evening and 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday with plenty of breaks in between. It was held on Zoom with breakout rooms used for private exercises with assistants/Gal/Liron to help guide you through your thoughts and emotions. This was incredibly helpful and one of my favorite parts of the workshop. I thought that the virtual format worked really well here because it was so private. I'd recommend The Couples Therapy for any couple looking to learn the right strategies for having a happy relationship!Jackie Yang

The Love Made Simple workshop is a great couples course that provides you with tools to use in your relationship to get through common arguments and conflict patterns, and also teaches you how to recognize your own and your partner's style of connection and the importance of this. I had planned to attend the pre-marital portion of the workshop, however switched last minute to go further into deepening communication with my partner. If doing both was an option, I think the pre-marital portion would have also been very interesting based on the exercises I saw in our workbook! The workshop was a combination of short lectures, exercises and Q&A. This was a great format to practice in real time with our partner what we were learning about being able to fight less, recognize our deeper patterns of being triggered and the importance of connection. Gal, Liron and all of the assistant therapists were very helpful and providing support throughout the workshop, which made the exercises even more valuable and allowed us to see things from a different perspective. This is a workshop that I have already recommended to friends and will continue to do so. Whether you have been married for years or are looking to start a future together and want to deepen your connection and understanding with your partner, this workshop is completely worth your time and money!Virpal Sidhu

I came to see Dr. Shirvani for an emergency dental issue while in San Francisco for business. I was extremely lucky to have found her and that they were able to see me with just a couple hours notice. I was taking a red eye flight that night back to NYC and was in dire need of a dentist. Dr.Shirvani and her staff were lovely, professional and very knowledgeable of what to do with my cracked molar. She kindly followed up via text to see how I was doing the next day – on a Saturday. If I didn’t live 3000 miles away, I would use her all the time. I highly recommend her and her dental practice.Vanessa Neithardt

I’ve had very mixed experiences with dentists in San Francisco but I went for my first visit this week with Dr. Shirvani after my previous dentist moved to Chicago. I found her to be very knowledgeable and most importantly: honest. So many dentists take new patients and say you have 8 cavities when you haven’t had one in the last 5-10 years. She only diagnoses what is actually there and takes a fair and conservative approach to dental care and treatment. I also thought the hygienist did a great job on the dental cleaning. Looking forward to becoming a regular patient here.Michael Anders

Dr. Shirvani is amazing! She did a thorough exam to find the root of all my dental problems and then quickly and efficiently fixed them, all at a super affordable price. The hygienist, Kit, also gave me the best teeth cleaning I’ve ever had. The lady at the front desk is also very helpful and accommodating. You’ll leave this dentist office feeling better than ever, and can totally trust that they’ll take quality care of your teeth. Hands down, all around the best dentist office out there. Highly, highly recommend!Tara Kaveh

Update – 6/13/22 – came in today for a ck-up about a year after Dr. Pasquinelli put in my implant and things are feeling/looking good! Dr. P said he won't need to see me again until/if my regular dentist spots anything and suggest I go back to Dr. P to check. Everyone, from front desk to the dental assistant, are again/consistently welcoming and professional. I greatly appreciate that Dr. P took time to thoroughly check not only the implant tooth, but also the adjacent teeth, and gum areas. Although I had a cleaning with my regular dentist about 4 months ago, Dr. P saw a fair amount of stain on the teeth near my implant and gave me a terrific cleaning using a more advance machine/method that basically made all the stain disappear (I wish my regular dentist would use this method/machine)! It's great that staff also took time to go over proper brushing and flossing techniques with me for optimal cleaning and minimizing staining. I'm grateful and happy to have had Dr. P do not only my 1st implant over 20yrs ago, but my second. Update 6/14/21 – final check today by Dr. Pasquinelli after the implant crown was placed by my regular dentist last week. Dr. P said things are looking good and he'll see me again in a year to see how the gum is doing in one area. Really happy I stayed with this office for another implant, and really appreciate Dr. P's sincere care for the best possible outcome for my case. THANK YOU! Prior review below – Dr. Pasquinelli did an amazing job for my 1st implant (front tooth) about 20yrs ago and it exceeded its expected lifespan. Since then, his office has grown but the same quality of service and attention to details remain. More recently, Dr. P helped me with an implant again, and although it was a challenging case because I had insufficient bone in the area, he did all he could to ensure an outcome I've very happy with. I remember years ago when I first met Dr. P, you never saw implant commercials on TV, but now they pop up frequently and often promise amazing work at suspiciously low prices. It's my health & ability to smile with confidence, so I rather avoid the low cost leaders and go with an experienced professional who has been doing this long before it became a fad on TV. 100% recommend this dental office!Curt P

I have be going to SF Perio for about 4 years now. I've had surgery (bone grafts and gum grafts) as well as deep cleaning as well as now quarterly cleaning. I feel that Dr. Pasquinelli, the hygienists, billing folks and front desk staff have always treated me with the greatest care and respect. They are experienced and true experts in their field, and I always leave feeling I've had the best treatment possible. Going to the dentist and, in particular, the periodontist, can be a challenging and difficult experience simply due to the work that needs to be done. However, I feel that Dr. Pasquinelli and team make it as absolutely positive as possible, and truly caring and compassionate. I highly recommend them.JoAnne Lauer

Dr Pasquinelli is one of the best if not “the best” periodontist I have ever met in my life. His technical expertise together with his bed manner make him the most recommended. We have treated my daughter for several complex surgeries and he has always delivered the best treatment with optimal outcomes. I would recommend not only him but his whole office staff. Go Melissa and Ricky! Thank you!Rosa Nerad

[Update] High professionalism showcased After my original review, Aaron and Robert (regional manager) reached out to solve the billing issue. They mentioned that it was a problem on the insurance side, and that they were working with them on solving the issue. The insurance reached out today saying that they had had a problem processing the claims. Moreover, Aaron and Robert agreed to solve the billing issue on their side, and to offer me a complementary consultation (which was extremely useful). Even if the original experience was really unfortunate, it is great to see them going above and beyond showing customer care to solve my issues [Original review] Okay patient experience. Horrible billing experience I went to Therapydia to treat an ankle fracture. I had an okay patient experience: full mobility in my ankle now, but still some pain, despite being diligent about my exercises. Arnelle, my therapist, told me that it was normal to still experience some discomfort (even if it has been since January) Billing experience: I got a bill with an outstanding balance that I didn't recognize. I reached out to my insurance provider, and it seems that Therapydia had been getting full payments for all my visits (they were getting paid as if they were in network), despite being "theoretically" out of network. I called Aaron, and he told me that they were trying to fix it, and that they would give me an update soon Almost 2 months later, with no update from their side, I get a reminder of resolving the issue to "keep my account in good standing". I think this is unacceptable, and I have started a complaint with my insurance: getting paid double and, on top of that, asking for a not existing balance…Illán García Amor

I had a great first experience at Therapydia! I’ve been struggling with shoulder discomfort and was looking for a friendly, cost efficient, and well sourced physical therapist in the area, when I came upon Therapydia. What first caught my attention was the information available on the website and how they claimed to “not be another” physical therapy office. As any intrigued customer would, I called and was greeted by a very friendly, competent, and helpful administrator, Toya. Toya provided a lot of great insight about the company and even called my insurance provider (Blue Cross Blue Shield) to ensure that my insurance would be accepted before scheduling my initial visit. Toya really is awesome and is one of the reasons that I chose Therapydia. Upon arrival to the Embarcadero Center, where the office is located, parking is available in the underground structure and Therapydia validates parking. Instead of paying $18, I only paid $4. The actual office is upstairs between a hair studio and other business. The office was very clean, inviting, and provided enough privacy that other patrons wouldn’t know what’s happening. I was originally scheduled to meet with Allison, but, I worked with Marcus instead. Marcus was friendly and knowledgeable. I’m looking forward to rehabilitating my shoulder at Therapydia and recommend them for any physical therapy needs.RB

This is my second attempt at physical therapy for a couple of ongoing issues (hip and knee) and my first feeling of success. While I waited more than a month for an appointment with an orthopedist to assess if there was a real injury, I got to work with Deanna and saw results after just a few sessions. (Ortho guy finally confirmed it was a PT issue, not surgical.) I'm super impressed with exercises I was given and the results I attained. It was also helpful when she suggested using my phone to record my doing the exercise, while she coached, to review later. Genius! I whole-heartedly recommend TherapydiaSF from the front desk service to the therapy. Couldn't be more satisfied.Jan Hardee

I have just finished my braces treatment with Todorthodontics and I am very happy with my journey and the end result. First of all, when you come in the office you get a boutique-kind of experience: the office feels like a boutique and the location is unbeatable (you can see Union Square from your dental chair). The staff is amazing, especially Janice (the medical assistant) and Sarah (at the front desk) made my experience over the top. Janice knows her craft and makes you feel very comfortable by talking through what's coming next in the treatment. Sarah and the front desk are super friendly, quick to react and so accommodating. I feel like the staff is very synchronized in their work. I started my treatment with Dr. Good and finished with Dr. Todor because he took over when she left. Dr Todor has been great: very professional, he listened and addressed all my concerns. I absolutely love that everything is included in the treatment like X-rays etc. I also found the communication between orthodontist office and my dentist very efficient in sharing images and discussing the restoration. I love that they are connected to other dental offices and can recommend a high-quality dentist for an amazing restorative work and send all images there before my appointment without me being involved. They made my life and treatment as easy as possible. I fell in love with this office from my first appointment and I love them now even more, I'm bringing my son for his braces treatment next.Yulia Iskandar

Todortho provided me with such a wonderful experience!! I am in my early 50s and had a lot of hesitation in getting any work done on my teeth but after my first consultation I could feel all my worries dissipating and that's when I knew I found the right place. Their doctors and staff are extremely friendly and are always there to answer any questions I might have. From a service standpoint I have only great things to say!. On top of that the location of the office is in Union square with easy access to parking right by their office, so getting to my appointments on time was never a problem. The appointments went by swiftly every time and they always knew the right questions to ask to make sure my progress was on track. Overall I don't believe that anyone can outperform or provide the same quality experience with invisalign treatments better than the Todortho team! I already recommended this team to my family members after my experience and will surely keep recommending them in the future.Nataliya Zyma

Amazing place! I had an awful experience using an online platform which resulted in my teeth being worse than they were to begin with. After a referral from my dentist I engaged Dr. Todor and team- AMAZING! I am on an incredible plan now that will leave me with the results I need, and it was fairly priced. Carmela took the time to explain everything to me in extreme detail, as well as went the extra step to remove some brackets that had been left on my teeth and were causing massive discomfort. Huge fans. Plus the ambiance is very welcoming and professional, felt very high tech and clean yet not sterile. Top tier!!Christiane Volk

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

I have always loved the simplicity and integrity of Safety Training Seminars. For someone who has to take the same CPR recertification course every 2 years, they have always made this process so convenient and easy to do. Now, since pandemic, they have stepped it up a huge notch!! I was so impressed with the new online course and in person unattended testing setup. It was amazing and they made it so easy to complete. I even learned more this time than ever! The testing process now gives you direct feedback on your compressions and your breaths. Gotta say – I am so impressed! Great job Safety Training Seminars. See you in 2 years!Bill Mohler

I ended up doing the class in SF after failing the hands on skills test with the computer assisted mannequin. The problem with the mannequin was that it was not responsive enough to compression depth. I tried 6 or more times to the point of exhaustion and gave up. It needs to be adjusted or only offer the course to line backers. Since I passed the test online I had to go to SF to do skills testing. John did a great job and moved through the material quite well. I would recommend the class over the mannequin especially if you are on the petite side.Joan Collins

Location was great and parking is always easy there. Easy entry and even without an instructor, everything was well explained. The demos helped a great deal and it was great to have immediate feedback on all the parameters from the training. To have it in real time and to really feel exactly how much depth and recoil is needed. Great overall experience without any problemsKelly Stanton

Everyone was lovely – kind, patient, competent and caring! The appointment was a pleasure! My only complaint is that when I called as advised to schedule an appointment for a cast, and shared that I had just tested positive for Covid, instead of telling me up front that I needed to test negative before coming in, I was told to wait 5 days – setting me up for stress and disappointment when after 5 days, I learned I still couldn't come in. Full info up front would have been most appreciated!Robin Nash

The tech and doctor were extremely efficient in what they did. I was greeted and immediately taken to the back room for x-rays, then taken to another room where the doctor immediately saw me, listened to me, and helped prescribe some solutions to my issue. Despite them being extremely quick, I did not feel rushed or like they were trying to get me out of the door. The doctor was patient and answered all my questions and explained everything thoroughly. Will 100% go back should I need to.Jason Morrow

Broke my elbow and needed surgery. Had my initial evaluation on a Wednesday and then was scheduled for surgery the following Monday. The scheduling process and appointment and surgery experiences were all as easy as they possibly could have been. Dr. Dickinson called me the day after surgery to check in and answer questions. The clinic staff was excellent as well. One of the best and easiest healthcare experiences I’ve ever had.Victoria C Dreyer

I first met with Dr Cheng as a second opinion on getting Invisalign treatment. The first orthodontist I spoke to said that I wasn't a good fit for Invisalign because of my underbite. Luckily, Dr Cheng said that while I would be a very challenging case, she could fix my bite using a accelerated Invisalign treatment. She was very thorough in explaining to me the steps she would take to move my teeth and I felt confident that the Invisalign would work. In addition, she consulted with Dr Fateh, a periodontist, to make sure that my gums and teeth would remain healthy throughout the treatment. The overall treatment took 16 months, which was actually less time then I expected. I checked in with Dr Cheng every month or two to make sure the treatment was going on track. I really liked that Dr Cheng took my feedback seriously and modified the treatment to address issues that I brought up. And I also want to thank her technicians for their work scanning my teeth and putting on attachments. I usually get pretty anxious going to a dentist but they did the work efficiently and painlessly. I'm extremely pleased with the results, especially knowing how difficult underbites are to fix with Invisalign. Seeing the before and after photos of my teeth is crazy! I would definitely recommend Dr. Cheng for anyone considering Invisalign!Wei Chan

Dr. Cheng is the best orthodontist, and her office location is so convenient in downtown San Francisco! I came to her for my Invisalign treatment and she was thoughtful and knowledgable in selecting the best plan for me. My case is particularly challenging because I had a cross-bite and slight underbite, but Dr. Cheng was able to correct for that using the Invisalign and rubber bands without surgery, which was a big priority for me. Even after COVID-19 hit, we were able to continue treatment through virtual appointments and telemedicine, and she was attentive in checking up on me and making sure that my teeth were aligning properly. When I went in to collect more rubber bands, her clinic was safe and spotless: she and all her staff wore gloves and masks and sanitized everything before, during, and after visits. She also uses state-of-the-art technology, and as a techie, I enjoyed seeing the modern equipment and software, including the 3-D images of my own teeth and their simulated movements over the course of the treatment. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for orthodontics!Joyce Zhang

Awful experience. I was expecting great things after seeing the reviews but had the opposite experience. I booked in a consultation to talk to Dr Cheng about next steps on my Invisalign treatment which had been paused as I relocated to the US. I was asking very basic, general questions and her expertise on next steps. She was incredibly rude and defensive from the word go right through to when I left. I showed her a photo of my teeth before they'd started shifting back to their pre-Invisalign state – I thought it would be helpful to show her my goal for this next round – and she replied 'I don't really care about Instagram photos' (it wasn't an Instagram photo). She also started telling me completely out the blue how the US dental industry is far superior to the UK's. Er, OK? I made my excuses and left. She clearly has a chip on her shoulder for some reason, a scary attitude and, ultimately, was not at all interested in getting any of my business – a bizarre move from someone who's running a business. Avoid, avoid, avoid.Alice C