Radiculopathy near San Carlos, CA

Care Philosophy: Actively listening to patients, respecting their preferences and values, and involving them in decisions about their care.

Care Philosophy: It's All About You Dr. Dunbar offers a unique patient-oriented approach to her practice. She fully recognizes that you, the patient, want to clearly and thoroughly understand your individual medical condition, as well as the procedures needed to treat it successfully. In many cases there is more than one option for treatment. Along with her diagnosis and recommendation, Dr. Dunbar will be sure to provide you with ample information and guidance with which to make an informed decision regarding the best treatment option for you. Dr. Dunbar's patients greatly appreciate her patient-care philosophy: ``She is more thorough than any doctor I've have ever talked to.`` ``She is nurturing and seems caring. This is essential along with all the skills and smarts she has.`` ``She has a pleasant personality, is very down to earth, and can speak in layman's terms. She has a positive confidence.`` ``She is on time, her bedside manner is great, her care is great, and she explains everything.``

Care Philosophy: This is no ordinary doctor's office. Rather than do things the typical way, we've created a membership-based primary care practice truly designed around our patients' needs. We work with your insurance just like a regular doctor's office would, but we offer so much more. A One Medical membership makes it faster, easier, and more enjoyable to look after your health. All for just $199 a year. Membership subscription continues until canceled.

Biography: Ariel Palanca, MD, received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She finished an orthopedic surgical residency at Stanford University Medical Center and an AOTrauma Fellowship from Flinders Medical Center in Adelaide, Australia. She served as an Assistant Professor at Stanford University Medical Center in the Foot & Ankle Division, has been published in dozens of peer-reviewed publications and served in three global humanitarian aid locations. Dr. Palanca speaks English and Spanish.