Dr. Deepak Dhawan, MD

I like him. I had been with my previous PCP for 15 years, and was heartbroken to have lost her by not being able to see her any longer. The best thing about her was her trust and belief in me (not doubting me), and having her listen and order/do any or all the medical & prescription requests I needed and required. So I was really nervous and anxious about trying out any new doctor. I went through all the PCP's in my health insurance provider search list, and landed on Dr. Dhawan. Granted, ratings for doctors are limited and sparse; usually weighted heavily on the negative side since those are what usually instigates people to even leave ratings & reviews (if a good & satisfying job is done, then people just go on about their lives). But considering all of those, his was high enough rated amongst the other available doctors/options. And I'm happy with my search and results! He's pretty forward, no-nonsense, leaves out small talk or what's extraneous, and is pretty direct. But at the… very least, he does listen and considers what I let him know and inform him about (which can't be said about many doctors). He works with my goals and what I'm trying to obtain or accomplish (in terms of my medical needs and wants), considers my health and medical history and current well-being, and I'm able to get out of him what I would like for myself and my medical health. He keeps it simple; which is what I am looking for being the type of man I am -- I have conditions and concerns, he provides and observes and manages them. MOST IMPORTANTLY he does it without me needing to insist or force or convince or fight for it; he actually works with me and tries to understand and at least be open to it. So he keeps things with him and my needs & pharmacy to go pretty uncomplicated. I do appreciate & like that his office (Epic Care) works with MyChart and also Care Everywhere, so he and his office is able to coordinate with my other health care providers (medications, lab work, lab results, etc.) What I would criticize is that he's not so readily available -- appointments with him have to be made out weeks in advance. Another thing; as I mentioned, I enjoy Epic Care being accessible through MyChart, but anytime I communicate and coordinate with his office through MyChart, they are not quite responsive; so much so that I've actually had someone in his office tell me that it's better to call and arrange/discuss things than going through MyChart! For reference/context; I'm speaking about referrals, prescription orders & dosage changes, appointments, even some minor/general medical questions that relate to my care. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing, but he's located in both San Leandro and Castro Valley -- which I don't mind and if it makes him more available, than I'm all for it; but I live literal blocks away from his San Leandro location that I rather that. Also, as he does leave an impression of simplicity, I don't know if I would trust leaving him with anything more complex or very nuanced. I guess time will tell and/or if more trust & confidence in him is gained to be able to say in the end. So, at the very least, I believe him and so far he's been able to work with me and what I ask from him and what I'm trying to accomplish.

Dr. Dhawan is my elderly mother's primary physician. He is excellent and treats her with respect, explains things in a way that a non-clinician can understand. My Mom's health has improved (she has several chronic & complex conditions) under his care and no long hospital stays have occurred now that he is her doctor. He is an amazing doctor and both practical and kind.

He is a terrible doctor. He allows misconceptions about his patients to affect his abilities in an negative way

Dr. Dhawan became my Doctor at a critical time in my life. With all of the health problems I was having he followed up and sent me for the proper tests according to his completed evaluation. I also became more concerned about my health under his care My health has improved because of his care.

I can't comment on the doctor however receptionist at San Leandro was very bad who put me in hold for awhile and hang up don't want to go there anymore.