
Palo Alto, CA Psychiatrists | Sutter Health Doctors
Psychiatry • Palo Alto, CA
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye / ComplaintInfo.com aggregate listings: 1.7 to 2.3 out of 5 stars (aggregate) (varies by platform (e.g., 16 reviews cited))
- Vitals.com (Dr. Alan Brauer): 3.5 out of 5 stars (21 ratings, 15 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. William Sastry): 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- some providers are described as caring and professional
- urgent care staff noted as friendly and efficient in specific instances
- high satisfaction ratings for certain individual specialist care experiences
Common complaints
- billing disputes and unexpected charges for services deemed 'free' or preventative
- difficulty with administrative staff and appointment scheduling
- perceived lack of communication or delayed responses from providers
- frustration with management and patient relations departments regarding complaint resolution
In patients' words
"This is total fraud with billing code. I requested for Annual routine preventative examination and booked the appointment accordingly. They changes the billing code and added unnecessary charges."
— PissedConsumer (PAMF Review)"It has been determined that the documentation in her medical record did not support the additional charges. The charges are being removed. We are very sorry for the concern this has caused."
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