Timothy Fitzer's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Tim Fitzer is one of the best in the SF Bay Area!  He succeeded my previous Doctor, Stern, when the latter retired.  Empathic, caring and and a complete pro when it comes to Family Medical.  My only wish is that he was still my Doctor!

I have been coming here for years, starting with Dr. Jacintho, who was fabulous, but sadly l left. I continued out of inertia and convenience (close to my home) but am considering another practice. When I talked to Dr. Fitzer about sleeping issues, he told me to work out for 3 hours a day. The next time, several years later, when I brought up the issue, he prescribed me Tradozone, which he said he wouldnt mind prescribing to his father (which puts me in the category of old, doddery patient). He also told me about his sleep issues with his young baby(!) Tradozone was designed as an antidepressant medicine, it has dire warnings that it may cause severe depression and suicidal tendencies (!). I took it for two nights, it was the most horrible medicine known ever! On the other hand, when I practically cut off the tip of my finger stupidly trying to open a hard plastic case with a pen knife, he was very responsive in dealing with it, giving me stitches, and staying past the closing hour. Referrals to other doctors seem mostly to be taken from some printed list, not from personal knowledge. I ended up going to some young rheumatologist who didnt take my insurance, so I paid her hundreds of dollars to basically be treated as someone not worth bothering about.

Im the type of person who will tough anything out as long as possible before going to see a doctor.  I had an extremely high fever for two weeks and was not getting any better.  I went to see Dr. Fitzer for help.  He told me I probably just had a common cold and to not waste his time in the future with petty medical problems.  I did my best to convince him to run some tests.  He finally agreed to run some tests on me.  He said he would do it on the condition that I never again question his diagnosis, because I was not a doctor, and he was.  A day later I received a phone call telling me to come into the office right away, they wouldnt let me know the results over the phone.  I told them I was weak, it was raining outside, and I didnt have a car.  They told me to walk there.  After securing a ride to the doctors office I was told that I had swine flu and pneumonia, but the doctor would not see me.  He would not see me for a follow up either.  In fact, Dr. Fitzer refused to ever have an appointment scheduled with me again.  Im now coughing up blood every morning and I cant see my PCP.  I assume its because I proved him wrong, but I was a statistic on the news and should be able to see a doctor.  I ended up toughing out swine flu and pneumonia on my couch without help from a doctor even though I have a great health care plan.

Ive been a patient of Berkeley Family Practice Medical Group for 40 years!  Dr. Tom Stern was my guy until Dr. Fitzer took over.  Dr. Fitzer has continued the practice with the same care, empathy and professionalism that I experienced with Dr. Stern.  Hes a good listener and asks appropriate questions in a cheerful manner.  I give him 5 stars!

I have seen Dr. Fitzer for years, and saw others in the practice before him. He is great at problem solving and explaining practical solutions to problems. Office is very well run, I never have problems with insurance billing, as I have had with some other groups.

Great dr. And great diagnostician. Been seeing him for about 6 years and has always been kind , thorough, professional and funny.  Couldnt be happier. When he orders tests he explains what he thinks the tests will show. Hes been right every time. Highly recommend .

Dr. Fitzer is an excellent doctor. Hes very kind and patient and doesnt rush you out. He makes you laugh. I hope he never leaves Berkeley Family Practice. His staff is great too. Thanks to Rochelle and Jessica. Dorothy M.

Dr. Fitzer is an excellent health care provider. He provides what most doctors do not usually do: he listens and spends time with you.  He googles if he is unsure of a diagnosis or sideeffect. I like that!  All in all, he is a very practical physician. His referrals are to high quality specialists. And he has a great sense of humor! In short, Tim Fitzer is an asset to the medical profession. My husband and I have been going to him for many years and have sent several friends to his practice.

Ive been going to Berkeley Family Practice  for approximately 30 years. One doctor and nurse practitioner no longer there misdiagnosed me and the other failed to tell me that I had strep.   I found out 3 weeks later. The staff in the front used to be so rude and not helpful at all. After Dr. Fitzer took over everything changed for the better. I highly recommend Berkekey Family Practice now.    Dr. Fitzer is a great doctor. Hes kind, has a good sense of humor and goes out of his way to help me.  The staff in the front are so helpful and understanding and know what theyre doing. Thank you Dr. Fitzer and Stephanie and Rochelle. Berkeley Family Practice gets 5 stars.

This practice has progressed its facility and management over the past 8 years. But consistently, the owner has been focused on quality. Tim Fitzer, MD reads his journals and implements new ideas each year. I really enjoy my annual physicals. The meetings are comprehensive, and referrals are high quality. Also, Tim Fitzer understands sports medicine, so he is on top of musculoskeletal disorders and referrals. My wife likes him too. He speaks Thai, and so she gets to enjoy her first language and this adds trust. It also helps that she had severe back pain that Dr. Fitzer helped with a single injection of antiinflammatory medication good work!  This facility has evening and weekend appointments. The staff is diverse. Location is good centrally located in Berkeley, with good parking. Thumbs up.