Kristen Willison, MD

Family Practitioner
21 years of experience

Accepting new patients

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Bay Valley Medical Group
50 S San Mateo Dr
Ste 230
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 348-0454

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Overall Rating:
2.0
  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
Total Ratings

25

Total Reviews

22

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Ease of Appointment:
  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
Promptness:
  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff:
  • Currently 1.5 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis:
  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner:
  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me:
  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit:
  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
Average Wait: 60 minutes
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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
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by Sister G. on Jul 20th, 2012 on yelp.com

I`m knocking this down by 2 stars because the last time I called the office, someone picked up the phone, said, \"hold please\" then immediately put me on hold before I could respond. I was on hold for

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  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
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by Rita B. on Mar 22nd, 2012 on yelp.com

I had never heard of this dr. Before my appt with another dr. In the same building. I had a problem and needed to be seen quickly. I walked in and was greated by a very kind receptionist who sensed

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Shirley I. on Feb 21st, 2012 on yelp.com

I`ve been going to Dr. Willison for over 15 years. I think she is wonderful. She always listens to my concerns and welcomes questions. She always gives you the various options available for

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Sister G. on Dec 9th, 2011 on yelp.com

Wow, I didn`t experience any of the problems the other yelpers complain about. I saw Dr. Willison for a checkup and referral to a cardiologist. The staff was really friendly, I was seen promptly, and

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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Jun 22nd, 2011

I get the impression Dr. Willison really likes wearing her white coat, reading charts, and being called, "Doctor." It's as if she she got her license from playing a doctor on TV. As for real life interaction with people, her personality disorder is at play in which she hates that she must LISTEN in order to gather the data required for a diagnosis. That makes the patient more powerful than the doctor, so she doesn't listen. Can't believe they don't take her license away. She's dangerous.

  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by S G. on Mar 22nd, 2011 on yelp.com

I've been seeing Dr. Willison for many years. No matter what time of the day your appointment is, she is always running late...even when you are the first appt. It's awful. We can't be late or they…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Carol C. on Nov 23rd, 2010 on yelp.com

Kristen Willison has been my primary care physician for over 10 years and is now my gyn too. I have never experienced the long wait times or issues that some of the other reviewers report. Dr.

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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
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by Michael M. on Aug 28th, 2010 on yelp.com

She dismissed pain I was describing as just nerves which sent me on a chase to various specialists. On the plus side she does have Nurse on staff and that lets you get in without too much wait

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Beverly D. on May 19th, 2010 on yelp.com

I have been a patient of Dr Willison for over twenty years and now have my husband seeing her as well. I also have recommended her to friends . Our experience is all overwhelmingly positive. She is

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Michelle F. on Apr 28th, 2010 on yelp.com

I waited TWO hours once but the norm is an hour.That`s too long.Dr. Willison talks AT YOU and she rambles on so much you can`t get a word in and your questions are never answered.For a head cold she

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Danielle L. on Apr 5th, 2010 on yelp.com

Review for Michelle Lobitz and Dr Willison. I am so tired of calling in constantly to try and get something as simple as a perscription refilled only to have them never follow up, never call me back,

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Lauren A. on Mar 3rd, 2010 on yelp.com

Wow, I thought I was the only one who thought this woman couldn`t care less about me! I`ve never had a visit that didn`t end in less than five minutes. For those of you who want to make Michelle

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Katrina K. on May 7th, 2009 on yelp.com

I would have to completely agree with Jeanne M's review! Willison's nurse practitioner, Michele Lobitz is really great! I wish that I could make her my primary doctor! But Willison is not someone I…

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Katrina K. on May 7th, 2009 on yelp.com

I would have to completely agree with Jeanne M's review! Willison's nurse practitioner, Michele Lobitz is really great! I wish that I could make her my primary doctor! But Willison is not someone I…

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Katrina K. on May 7th, 2009 on yelp.com

I would have to completely agree with Jeanne M's review! Willison's nurse practitioner, Michele Lobitz is really great! I wish that I could make her my primary doctor! But Willison is not someone I…

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Katrina K. on May 7th, 2009 on yelp.com

I would have to completely agree with Jeanne M's review! Willison's nurse practitioner, Michele Lobitz is really great! I wish that I could make her my primary doctor! But Willison is not someone I…

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by Kat K. on May 7th, 2009 on yelp.com

I would have to completely agree with Jeanne M's review! Willison's nurse practitioner, Michele Lobitz is really great! I wish that I could make her my primary doctor! But Willison is not someone I…

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  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
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by Michael M. on Oct 1st, 2008 on yelp.com

Dr. Willison takes time to discuss any issues thoroughly if needed. And she has an outstanding Physician's Assistant whom you can see sooner if you need attention right away. Only complaint is her…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Christina B. on Feb 11th, 2008 on yelp.com

Dr. Willison has been my doctor since I was four or five years old. I am now 26 and still continue to see her regularly. In fact, my boyfriend goes to her now as well. I always feel she takes time for

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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
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by Lisa G. on Apr 18th, 2007 on yelp.com

Agree completely with Jeanne M. I`ll never forget how quickly Dr. Willison dismissed my symptoms as \"in my head.\" I insisted on seeing a neurologist who was much more understanding, did some tests,

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by Jeanne M. on Oct 3rd, 2006 on yelp.com

Dr. Willison was my doctor until recently; I joined another medical group to see a specialist. When I saw her I felt patronized. She didn't seem to really listen and was in a rush. On the other hand,…

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by ikeb i. on Oct 3rd, 2006 on yelp.com

UNACCEPTABLE. I know she's a doctor and shes 'out there' to help others, but that does not warrant making a patient wait for AN HOUR especially after telling them to COME IN EARLIER to sign paperwork.…

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