Richard J Kerbavaz, MD

I saw Dr. Kerbavaz back in 1994 for plugged ears that resulted from hearing my headphones too loud. We finally found out that it was my inner cochlea that somehow became overly saturated, possibly a connection to allergies. Anyway, my ears are still plugged off and on and I have learned to live with it. However, Dr. Kerbavas was very friendly and understanding of my situation and answered all questions I had at the time.

I’ve taken my aging father to see Dr. Kerbavez at least a couple of times. Love his friendly and helpful attitude. He doesn’t treat his patients like they are impeding on his precious time. Great bedside manner, takes time to explain things to an old man with bad hearing like my father. My dad felt much better today after just seeing Dr. Kerbavez, even though the treatments have yet to begin.

would not recommend. he gave no personalization to my case never made me feel like i was even important, and actually misdiagnosed me. when i told him i thought differently he said i was wrong. well after doing extensive research and checking with other doctors, HE WAS WRONG. this guy wasted my time and money. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.

I work with doctors and you don’t get any better than this… great «bedside» manner, sincere interest, warmth and free samples, too ! Most conditions he deals with can be chronic, but he doesn’t make you feel like just another condition… empathy and years of experience make it a comfort to see him.

My father has been seen by Dr. Kerbavaz for the past 10+ years; and I’ve seen Dr. Kerbavaz a handful of times.
Wonderful doctor and well respected at Alta Bates Medical Center. Very engaging with perfect bedside manners.
Returns phone calls very promptly.
Highly recommended.

Dr. Kerbavaz was great! He listened well, was totally engaged, addressed my concerns, and gave me different options for diagnosis and treatment. And he was nice, which is, nice. I went to him for sleep breathing issues because I found an article he had contributed to about it, and in-​person he seems to really know his stuff.

In my opinion, Dr. Kerbavez is amazing! My husband has had several severe nose bleeds — one of which landed him in the hospital for 4 days. After days of doctors ineptly attempting to help him — and two transfusions later — Dr. Kerbavez walked in to our room. (I swear I heard trumpets in the background.) Not only does he have a fantastic bedside manner, but he really listens and seems to care that his patients get the best care possible. He understood the problem immediately and solved it right away. We were out of the hospital that same day and, in addition to follow up visits in his office, he called to check in twice over the next several days. What doctor does that these days? In addition, with any subsequent issue, Kerbavez has solved the problem — even if it happens on a weekend when he’s not on call. If you page him with an urgent problem, he meets you at his office and truly helps you. In fact, I was compelled to write this b/​c he just met us at his office today — on a Saturday — TWICE. It’s a shame that Dr. Kerbavez is getting slammed when these other reviews really seem to be about his partner. (I have no comment on Dr. Rice as we have never seen him.) On a final note, yes, the office is straight out of another century and is probably in need of a good update. But, ignore the yucky décor b/​c one of the best ENTs around is just behind the door.