Shideh Chinichian, MD

Went to Dr. Chinichian twice because my original doctor moved away. During my new patient visit I was a new mother in my 40s & my baby had a heart condition at birth. I was already ashamed of my "new" (sitting in the PICU too long) body, but she fat shamed me with no offer of solutions. My second visit was the morning following a trip to the Emergency Department for anaphylaxis. She told me come back when I had a real health concern. I am a kind & fairly meek person, I set up an appointment with Sutter Health in order to permanently avoid having to see Dr. Chinichian again.

I was referred to Dr. Chinichian by a friend. I went for an initial visit to meet her. I did not have my official medical record with me so I provided a verbal history. She was not engaging or seemed interested in digging deeper or getting to know me. For a new patient visit, it is a 45 minutes. She was with me less than 15 minutes and seemed eager to leave. The nurse did a small procedure that was unsuccessful and then told me to do just do home remedies. I then received a bill for $639. That seems extraordinarily high for a simply a meet and greet, not a physical, I don't think she even took my vitals. I called to challenge the bill and was told of several things that were on the bill that I don't recall occurring. That was my one and only visit with Dr. Chinichian. Her office staff were very nice and helpful just not impressed with her. Beware of the billing and what she is charging you!