Len Doberne, MD

Dr. Doberne helped me through both of my pregnancies with gestational diabetes. He is professional and probably the most caring doctor I have ever had. He talked me thru giving myself my first insulin injection & helped me adjust my insulin amounts a couple times a week as my pregnancies progressed. At the peak of my insulin use I was injecting over 250 units a day! And my sons were born healthy with absolutely no issues related to my diabetes. Dr. Doberne made that happen. You can trust him with your life AND with your baby’s life. He stays current in his field and always has great advice & encouragement to get you through. Best. Doctor. Ever.

Most thorough and one of the most broadly knowledgeable Drs I’ve had the pleasure to be treated by. Takes great concern for the patient.

One of the greatest doctors I have ever been to. He saved my life, and I mean that. His diagnosis was correct even when it was against the diagnosis of the most famous doctor in the US. I owe him so much. I recommend Dr. Doberne with all my heart and soul.

I have been struggling with hypo-​thyroid Hasimoto’s for about 10 years. I had another great endo but he passed away a few years ago. So I was just drifting when I ended up in the ER with heart issues. Long story short, after getting terrible, ‘just stop taking your meds’ advice from the hospital doctor — I went on a quest — and I mean quest — again to find a good endo who doesn’t just look at the numbers.
My first appointment with Dr. Doberne was longer than every other doctor I had ever seen — combined. He just kept asking me questions and writing notes. Wanting to really know everything in my history.
He listens — and I mean really listens. He cares and I mean he REALLY cares. He remembers you from visit to visit. He does tests just to check on everything — even things he will say, he doesn’t think is the problem — but lets just eliminate it. He is one of the only endo’s that ever has actually felt my thyroid. Did an ultrasound just to take a look. He is so thorough and at the hint of a problem, he jumps to action and says ‘don’t suffer — let’s try something else’.
As he said to me the other day, ‘you know me, I’m old fashioned’.
I’ve seen a lot of doctors with aged parents (now both gone) and a very sick mother for 30+ years and 2 grown children. I could tell you stories you would never believe. I’ve been in more doctor offices and hospitals than I care to remember.
So I feel pretty well qualified to say: Honestly — I cannot say enough amazing things about this Dr. Doberne. He is THE very best doctor I’ve ever encountered.

Dr. Doberne has been my wife’s hypothroid doctor for the last few years. He is extremely detail oriented, very nice, passionate, and professional. He keeps detailed notes of each visit and reviews them before every visit. He spends up to an hour going over all the details and answering all of your questions if needed. He was able to diagnose my wife’s gestational diabetes at week 4, based on a conversation 3 years before. He followed up with our hospital during the birth and called the nurses at 2am in the morning to give directions. He is the BEST!

Although this was the first time that I had an appointment with Doctor Doberne, I have to say that this was a wonderful experience.
He is one of the best doctor I have ever met. He is a great provider, very thoughtful, friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend

Dr Doberne is very detail oriented. He is the best endocrinologist I have visited. I highly recommend Dr Len Doberne.

We are really happy with Dr. Doberne. Even though we couldn’t get his appointment first time we tried, later on got it through another doctors referral.
He is extremely methodical and pays attention to details and troubleshoots the symptoms like a scientist. He does hot rule out any symptoms as minor and goes about troubleshooting in a very methodical way. He follows up really well and calls back even at late hours or even weekends If he feels its necessary.
He is also very open to consider various combination of medicines to treat Thyroid related problems rather than just trying to impose single medicine for everyone .
I hope more endos are like him.
I really recommend him for any Endo related issues very strongly.
Thank You Dr. Doberne. This world is better place because of you.
Chandra.

I’ve known Dr. Doberne for more than 15 years, first as my wife’s doctor, then as mine as well. He is the kindest, most humane doctor, takes all the time necessary to examine and talk with you, explains everything in a way you can understand, and does never prescribe what you don’t really need.
He basically saved both of our lives. And his referrals to other doctors (specialties) are invariably spot on. There are some outstanding doctors in the Bay Area, thank God — and he’s one of them.

Dr. Doberne is absolutely unique and exceptional. He has scientific approach, understands what is really important and what is not, and sometimes come up with nonstandard solutions. He obviously loves his job, cares about patients and do the very best. I am happy I’ve found him. His experience in detecting and treating thyroid cancer is outstanding.

The good thing is, he is an excellent doctor. The sad thing is, I don’t think he has space for any new patients, but you can try your luck.
I was «fortunate» enough to be his patient during my short bout with gestational diabetes. He is one of those doctors who sits you down for as long as it takes (1.5 hours for me) to go through everything he thinks that pertains to your health. Everything. He belongs to the old school that makes sound judgment based on his experience and intuition instead of sending you over for endless tests just for «defensive medicine». He adopts sensible medical practice.
Dr. Doberne also genuinely cares for his patient. He keeps himself abreast of the latest studies and doesn’t pedal new meds unnecessarily, like those doctors who drink too much cool-​aid from the pharma sales.

As a type 1 diabetic, maintaining good glucose control can be challenging and stressful. However, I know that I have Dr. Doberne at my side. His sensitivity, advice, and support helps me stay on track. I am grateful for his patience, understanding, and medical expertise. Dr. Doberne truly cares for his patients and the profession.

Dr. Doberne is one of the best doctors I’ve ever come across. I was detected with Gestational Diabetes; Dr. Doberne beautifully guided me throughout the pregnancy and worked closely with me to keep my sugar levels down with minimum amount of insulin, right diet and exercise. Not only was he present at the hospital during my labor, he even made sure to check on me and my baby after we were released from the hospital.
He’s a brilliant man and a voracious reader; me and my husband used to look forward to our meetings for all the interesting conversations we used to have.
Dr.Doberne sincerely cares for his patients, and all I can say is, its almost impossible to find another doctor like him.

Doctor Doberne is an excellent doctor that truly cares about his patients.