Melissa Stenberg, MD

Dr Stenberg is so great! Today was only my second time visiting her office and she remembered what I did for work and also what my husband does for work (a year after my first visit). She’s really thoughtful. She’s also really easy to talk to and a great listener. I get nervous when visiting the doctor, but she makes you feel completely comfortable. I’m so happy I found her practice because I won’t be going to anyone else!

Dr. Stenberg is fantastic. She always makes me feel comfortable. She’s thorough and never rushes our appointments. I always feel free to ask any questions I may have, and she’s super sweet. She definitely makes going to the doctor a better experience.

Yes yes yes x100000! I have been going to Dr Stenberg for years and years. I’m naturally reserved and she makes me feel so comfortable! That’s the number one most important thing when it comes to a doctor. As others have said, I really never dread coming to see her. She is just overall a very caring and kind human being and I appreciate that. I live in San Jose and drive to Los Altos just to see her. Thank you Dr Stenberg!

We recently relocated, and I dreaded the thought of finding new PCPs. We really lucked out finding Dr. Stenberg. Her office staff was polite, professional, and efficient and I was able to get an appointment with a very short wait. I was seen as soon as I got to her office, and Dr. Stenberg spent time listening and explaining everything to me. Although this should not be a rarity, most doctors have to get their patients in and out, so I was surprised at the thoroughness of the visit. She answered all of my questions. Would recommend to anyone!

I don’t dread doctor’s visits anymore. She is fantastic!
Dr. Stenberg is very thorough and makes sure to ask all the questions before making a judgment call. She provides detailed instructions, which makes it very easy for me to follow. She (or her awesome nurse Rhea) always follows up very promptly with test results or if I have a question.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Stenberg takes the time to listen when there are issues, but she also takes an interest in how I’m doing. She is easy to talk to and has a great demeanor. I am happy to have found a doctor who is highly professional but also very caring.

When I first moved here (3 years ago) I was a little miffed that I would have to go out and shop for a doctor. I had to go in and see someone since I have a few medical issues and they were able to put me into her schedule. And I am soooo glad that they did!
She is AWESOME! Totally nice, great bed-​side manner and she takes her time explaining things. She (or her nurse) is prompt to email or call me back with test results or address my concerns.
When I make return visits, she still remembers what I do for a living and my hobbies. She is great, and I will not need to seek another general practioner!

I am so happy I came across this MD. She is fabulous! Best MD I’ve ever been to. Never rushed to get you in and out… takes her time with you. And I love how all your prescriptions and medical history is on a computer right in the room. Very efficient. Wouldn’t go to anyone else…(unless my insurance changes). The nurses there are awesome as well! I almost want to get sick just to go… lol. not really… but she is really great!

We needed to find a family practice doctor for my mom in Los Altos due to a fender bender that left her with a swollen upper lip. We had originally selected another doctor at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, but she was unavailable on the day that we needed to bring my mom in, so we were set up to see Dr. Stenberg. What a godsend. She has an *amazing* bedside manner, spending all the time necessary to find out as much as she could about my mom, including her family history and her personal background. She was not judgmental after uncovering the fact that my mom had never gone in for preemptive screenings (like colonoscopy, bone density testing, etc.). She was kindly encouraging and suggested that if my mom ever wanted to do those types of tests, they could be helpful to her. Our main concern was not the fender bender, but my mom’s increasing short term memory loss. Dr. Stenberg administered a number of memory tests to find out what areas my mom was having difficulty with. At no time did she ever appear rushed or concerned. Instead, she was pleasant, kind, accommodating, and answered all of our questions. She recommended a blood test for my mom, to rule out vitamin deficiency or a thyroid disorder, both of which may have an impact on memory. She also recommended a book for my sister and I to read, to learn more about: memory loss, things to watch for, and steps to take in case things worsen. She suggested a visit to a neurologist for more extensive testing, and recommended one she likes who is part of the Foundation. At the end, she asked if we had any more questions, explained everything thoroughly, and left both my sister and I with that comfortable feeling you rarely get at the doctor’s office these days. I can’t say enough good things about this doctor, and I am very happy that we found her.