Dr. Nivedita Santosh Bijoor, MD

On my 43rd birthday I was currently weighing in at 191 pounds. Just short of 4 years ago before my 3rd child was born and I was 165 or less on average. Everything I did with before and after kids #1 and #2 was no longer working, I was frustrated. I knew how to cook all fresh, homecooked meals, count my calories, etc. Before kids I was around 190 pounds and I told myself in 2006, I was done. Doing the following worked. I limited the fats, sweets, carbs, counted my calories. Drank mainly water and herbal tea no sugar, no caffeine. Average dinners were ½ a chicken breast, fresh steamed, grilled or roasted vegetables and about ¼ of a cup of grain. The kids still think potatoes are a treat in our house. I would fast from 8 pm till about noon 5 days a week. Breakfast was not my thing anyway. I would have a small lunch of fruits and veggies, nuts and a One Protein bar. I hardly ever ate out. Gym 4-5 days a week, with cardio for about 30 mins and strength for another 30+… minutes. Before my first child, I was around 165 before pregnancy. Had child #1, lost the weight again, everything above still worked. Had child #2 knee issue propped up, still lost the weight. Things were great! In the summer of 2015, I had my 3rd and final child, and ended up around 185-190. Everything that worked after each child, no longer worked. I tried more food, less food, more protein, less protein, more fruits & veggies, less fruits and veggies, nothing worked. If I stuck to my plan I only lost 2-3 pounds, and then it would come right back. Every 6 months or so due to frustration I would change it up to find the secret mix, nothing was working. After 3-4 years of this, I would give in and just eat for a month or so no dieting, and funny thing I would not really gain weight either. This was one of my biggest frustrations, all this work and for what, nothing that I could show. I still kept up with the gym throughout all my diet experiments, as I find I enjoy the after gym and its part of keeping the knee issues at bay. Just before my 43rd birthday after talking to a doctor who wanted to put me on cholesterol medications due to my number creeping up, I wanted help. I knew in the past my cholesterol goes down when I loose the weight. I was back in 2006 all over again. My prior general practice doctor, told me he wanted me on medication and that the weight issues was just part of being older. I knew I was not going to get the help I needed there. After speaking with others in the area, I decided to set up an appointment with Oakview Medical and Dr. Nita Bijoor. At our 1st appointment I was nervous, hoping it was not another “you are over 40 and getting old”. To my surprise, Dr Bijoor listened to me. She listened to all my frustrations. I did not need a gym, or a way to increase my willpower to stick to a plan, it was something out of my control. She recommended me to her Body by Bijoor program, with some personal adjustments. It was a combination of vitamins, supplements, medications, food elimination, strength training, and mindfulness. This was an easy yes for me, I do a lot of this anyway. My trusty plan which worked till 2015 was altered just slightly, nothing really different then I was already doing in the last 4 years. The key was the medication, vitamins and food elimination. Per Dr. Bijoor my issue at this age was cellular as fat cells etc get lazy. My cells needed a wake up call. After month 2 of working with her, I am already at 169 and still working to get back below my target weight of 160. I actually look forward to my weekly meetings for weigh-ins and working on strength training. Everyone knows who I am and keeps encouraging me on the way. This was one of the best birthday presents I could ask for.

I was quite impressed with how she approached things at this time I feel she has covered about all of my health issues, a very kind approach to her patients ,quite different than most Doctors I really like her attitude .Thank you Doctor for assuring me you will figure out what’s going on with my health.

I’ve been going to Dr.Bijoor’s office for years. At first it was a very long wait time but at least you could see a competent doctor. Every since the move into the new building it got worse, maybe less wait time but the staff is rude and careless. I don’t think I can recommend this office to anybody.

Dr.Bijoore has been treating me for years and I was very pleased but after 4 office visits within two weeks I feel like I been ignored and she didn't examine me like she always does and I have a chronic illness that needs her attention but she wants to out me off on another physician am laying in bed now in pain and tearing up because a woman who helped me get through my mother passing in 2015 doesn't want to treat me anymore but over all she's the best doctor around I think it's just me she doesn't care for and I did anything to upset you am very sorry

dr. bijoor truly a great doctor outstanding bedside manner

I am 89 years old and I see Dr. Bijoor. I LOVE Dr Bijoor. She LISTENS to me. She doesn't try to hurry through my appointment to get to the next patient but is solely interested in me. If I don'the want a certain medications because I think it is not good for me she does not insisr

I have several issues because I did not take care of myself when I was younger and most doctors want to jerk you around dr Bijoor diagnosed my problem almost immediately and put me on the right road. It feels so good to know that your doctor truly cares about your health and well being thanks dr b for being so great.

After reading 5 star reviews I gotta say I wasn't impressed. Was passed off to a physician assistant who wasn't that good or knowledgeable. What I gather is the physician assistant sees most of the patients. Not Dr Bijoor. The P.A. didn't really say a whole lot or do a whole lot during exam. The front office check-in nurse was nice. Other staff members not so much. Nothing special about Oakview Medical. I don't think I'll be back. Didn't feel well taken care of. Have had better experience at other doctors offices. Oakview Medical Experience was similar to a Minute Clinic.

She is a very sweet and knowledgeable doctor. She tries very hard to help keep me healthy but understands me as a person.

Oakview use to be exceptional doctor's office. Now they are average. I guess through the years the patients have wore down the doctors and staff where they don't try as hard or have the personal touch that use to make each patient feel important or cared for. You will be treated okay at Oakview. It is asham that Oakview has downgraded over the years to just average. It is what it is I guess. I would like to repeat it is an okay doctors office. Just don't get your expectations too high