Hoff John David, MD

Dr Hoff is the best doctor I ever had. He is noligable, polite, gentle, great listener to your needs,& above all he is an excellent doctor truly the best in the whole area.
I highly recomend Dr Jhon Hoff & his office, the staff are great, very helpful & efficient.
So thank you Dr Hoff & staff for giving all this care for your patients & making it a pleasant experience to visit your office

Dr. Hoff is an incredibly good doctor. He is professional, knowledgable, experienced and he’s also a great surgeon. More importantly he cares about his patients and respects their decisions.
My daughter was over due four days earlier this month. Dr Hoff advised me to go for induction to reduce the risk of a C section (cervix closed and no change since 37 weeks). The induction started Monday afternoon. After 24 hours of using two types of drugs my cervix still hadn’t changed!
But by then I was tired of being induced because of the vaginal pain caused by the drugs and the discomfort of being tied to the hard hospital bed. When Dr Hoff came to see me Tuesday morning I told him my thoughts of going for a C section. By evening time when the 2^nd drug failed, he accepted my request. We waited a few hours to make sure I had nothing in my stomach and around 9 pm, he and his younger brother Gary Hoff did a fantastic job with the C section. They were so experienced that made me feel super confident and Dr Hoff even asked my husband to get ready for video and photo shoot while baby girl was about to come out!
Surprisingly there was almost no pain after the surgery. My recovery was fast and good!
In fact I learned that doctors are evaluated on their C section rate — the less the better. Dr Hoff could have told me to go for another round of induction but he respected my feelings and thoughts. And for that I owed him a huge thanks.
Cannot recommend highly enough of Dr Hoff.
Yu Zhang
San Mateo, CA

I like Dr. John Hoff. I normally prefer a female but he has made me feel very comfortable and I feel he is extremely competent. I trust him and the information he provides me. I think he’s one of the best in his field.

Dr. John Hoff is the best doctor I ever met and had among all the doctors through the years. I know him for more than 20 years. He is kind and extremetly competent and professional. It’s very hard to find a doctor who is good and also wonderful with patient. I highly recomend him to anyone.

I needed a ob/​gyn for an issue and went to Dr John Hoff’s office. At first like most women I was hesitant to go to a male doctor for my ‘female issues’ but was willing to give it a shot. I had such a great experience with Dr Hoff. He is informed, kind, direct, and has a good sense of humor. He is someone you don’t mind coming to see. Also he performed a procedure and you can barely see the incisions. Thanks Dr Hoff!

Dr. JD Hoff is the best OB/​GYN. Dr. Hoff is extremely thorough, compassionate, and patient. He was supportive and clear about my treatment options and dedicated me all the time necessary to answer all my questions before and after my hysterectomy.
His bedside manners were outstanding.
My office visits and communications over the phone with the front desk staff and nurses were always positive.
I highly recommend him.

Dr John David Hoff is one of the true assets to our community and Sequoia Hospital. He is extremely bright and has a good deal of respect for the natural labor process. He is one of a small handful of doctors I have seen come in at the bedside and SIT DOWN with his patients to talk and educate them about their options. He can be intense at times, but behind those handsome bushy eyebrows and mustache is a doctor cut of the old cloth– wise, informed and one you can trust whether it a private question about something to do with your body or health, or an emergency situation where you require a reliable strong leader with sound direction and clarity.

The BEST. Dr. Hoff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He always takes the time to answer all my questions and always with a smile on his face. I feel very lucky to have him as my doctor.

After a picture perfect pregnancy early on, I began developing complications and required frequent monitoring in the last trimester If it wasn’t for Dr. J.D. Hoff and his expertise I don’t know if my healthy child would be here now.
Dr. Hoff is a funny, compassionate doctor, extremely knowledgeable with years of experience. I highly recommend him and his staff.
He deserves five stars, but do be aware that like any OBGYN he sometimes runs late for appointments. Babies don’t necessarily stick to his schedule. :)

Dr. Hoff has been my doctor for over 27 years and his dad before that. I normally do not write reviews but I have to this time because he is so compassionate and cares so much for his patients. He has the best bedside manner from the very beginning when he delivered my daughter many years ago and continues after all these years. He never lets you leave his office until he has made sure that all your questions have been answered. His nurse and assistants too are always there for you. I cannot see myself seeing anyone else and am so grateful to have such a wonderful doctor taking care of me. Thank you Dr. Hoff for all you have done.

This review is long overdue and I could probably write several pages speaking to Dr. John Hoff’s pure awesomeness as a reputable OB/​GYN!
Let’s rewind back about 4 years when I started looking for a new OB/​GYN. In the past, I was a sworn «only female Docs» type person, especially when it came to a Physician giving me any sort of a physical. However, a good friend (also colleague) of mine recommended Dr. J. Hoff to me. Quick side note: Dr. John Hoff comes from a family of Doctors; therefore, it’s imperative to mention his first name or else, you may end-​up meeting with one of his brothers — another OB/​GYN in the same office or a Dentist in the same city. Not that it would be a bad thing except if you thought you were going for your annual and next thing you know, your teeth are being examined; or worse, the opposite. Ha ha.
Anyhow, my first response to this referral was, «Oh no, I only meet with female OB/​GYNs.» Nevertheless, I started to ask around and learned that other colleagues of mine were Dr. John Hoff’s patients; as well as friends who lived in the area (Belmont, San Carlos, and RWC). In addition, people were sharing their moving stories with me re: Dr. J. Hoff so I finally decided to have an initial meeting with him whereby I brought a list of questions. I met with him. He answered my questions. And it was a done deal. Dr. J. Hoff was officially my new OB/​GYN.
Why did I leave my previous OB/​GYN, you ask? Well, for one, my Doctor never seemed to have enough time during our appointments. She was always in a rush and if I asked more than a couple questions during our scheduled time-​slot, it felt like an inconvenience. Plus, her bedside manner left much to be desired and you know, we just didn’t seem to have that Physician-​Patient chemistry. It was time for me to move on… and glad I did! Dr. J. Hoff is the antithesis of my previous OB/​GYN!
Fast forward to almost 9 months ago when my husband and I were eagerly anticipating the arrival of our precious baby boy. We had since moved to another city prior to becoming pregnant and despite the rave reviews I received re: a nearby hospital and its physicians, I could not leave Dr. J. Hoff. My husband participated in my prenatal appointments and fell in love with Dr. J. Hoff just as much as I had, if not more. No joke! My hubby can be quite the skeptic so I don’t take his approval of Dr. J. Hoff lightly.
Dr. J. Hoff was very supportive of my birth plan and although I had already decided to stay flexible and open during the actual birthing process, I was not prepared for what would follow shortly thereafter. Approximately 16 hours after our son was delivered, I was separated from our baby for almost an entire week. Not separated as in he stayed in one room and I in another room within the same hospital but separated as in he was emergency ambulanced to another hospital with a Level 3 NICU while I had to stay at the current hospital. You can only imagine the fear and overwhelming sadness I felt during the first week of his life as more than anything, I just wanted to be close to & bond with our new bundle of joy. I couldn’t hold him or see him. If it weren’t for my husband going back and forth from both hospitals, bringing me pictures and videos of our little muffin, that week could have been tougher than it already was. I won’t bore you with all of the details but thankfully, there was a very happy ending to our story. Our son couldn’t be any healthier and happier! =)
Dr. J. Hoff, the medical staff, and all of the nurses were AMAZING throughout that entire experience! I cannot thank them enough and I doubt my basket of cookies did justice. Due to our move, I had intended to find an OB/​GYN closer to our new home (following our son’s birth) but after yet another incredible experience with Dr. John Hoff and his team, I would be foolish to change OB/​GYNs.
If you are looking for a caring, competent, and commendable physician, look no further! Dr. John David Hoff will not let you down.

Dr. JD Hoff is the best OB/​GYN I’ve ever had. I was worried about having a male doctor because I’d never had one before, but my fears were unfounded. Dr. Hoff is extremely smart, compassionate, and patient. He listened to me and didn’t have a problem altering «standard procedure» for my personal circumstances. He was supportive of my somewhat alternative choices during pregnancy and I trusted him to give me informed and fair opinions regarding my care. I’d absolutely recommend him to pregnant women no matter what kind of birth they hope to have, because he will treat you with respect and kindness. It’s really rare to encounter a practitioner who is so dedicated to serving patients as individuals. Plus he’s funny.
As for the office visit experience, the offices are clean and updated and I only had good experiences with the front desk staff. The nursing staff I had contact with (especially Mary Beth and Marjan the nurse practitioner) were excellent. I almost always had to wait for my appointments. A typical 10-​minute prenatal checkup would usually take an hour. However, I think this is merely the side effect of Dr. Hoff’s commitment to providing high quality, personalized care. It’s worth the wait.

After hearing positive things from a friend, I made an appointment with Dr. Hoff.
Six years, a Myomectomy and 2 c sections later, I continue to recommend Dr Hoff to anybody.
He is the best!
Surgeries are scary and it is important for me to know that someone competent is doing it. I’m lucky to have him. I have always felt that he cares and on my side and that makes me trust his decisions.
Some of the Unilocal reviews about his office staff used to be true. But last couple of years there has been a huge change in their attitude. The office also received a new look. Also, most of the nurses are caring, patient, supportive and very responsive.

I have been going to Dr. Hoff since 1986. He is a wonderful and exemplary doctor. He now takes care of my daughter and has delivered her three children into this world. He is patient, kind and will take his time to explain things to you. Sure sometimes you have to wait for Dr. Hoff, but he does deliver babies and they do not have a time schedule. He is well worth the wait.
I do have to agree with others about his front office, they are not very professional, nor courteous or personable. If you want the best you must see Dr. Hoff.

The only ob/​gyn I have ever seen that made me feel 100% comfortable. He is so kind, and his staff has been nothing short of amazing. Office wait is never too long.
I really feel that he is on my side as a doctor, and never seems annoyed with my inane questions. He also takes an interest in my overall health, and has provided some good insight and helpful advice.

I have been a patient of Dr JD Hoff Jr for over 20 years. I was in my second trimester and having a lot of problems with the care I was receiving from another doctor during my pregnancy. Three of my cousins went to his father for care, and I chose JD Jr because he has an endocronology background and wasn’t as likely to retire any time soon. I made a great choice and every time I consider moving out of the area, the fact that he would not be my doctor is always one of the first things I consider. He has a great bedside manner, is very thorough and would rather err on the side of caution than take any unnecessary risks.

I will usually only go with a female OB/​GYN, but I was in a bind and wound up seeing Dr. John Hoff. I had a great experience! He has great bedside manner and was so comforting. The office and nursing staff were also wonderful. I’m very glad I found his office!

If you are looking for a knowledgable and patient OB who spends a lot of time with you then this is the guy you want. I have been with him since the delivery of my kids many years ago. You might wait for the appointment but when was the last time your doctor sat and answered all your questions and concerns without rushing you out the door or looking at his watch? It is worth a little wait for me.
BTW the pee in the cup is indeed for glucose and protein levels since they are signs of pregnancy induced ilnesses. I had gestational diebetes and this is how it was caught.
I recently had to consider a surgical procedure that just made me unreasonably anxious. Dr. Hoff spent the time to reassure and give me options. He even offered to stay with me during the induction of anesthesia which had also spooked me. Very kind. I really couldn’t care less about office furniture and chatty staff. If I need surgery, it’s all about knowledge, skill and compassion.
This is an update. I know of a handful of my doctor’s patients who have written good Unilocal reviews and we all have the problem that they disappear. Not sure what is going on. This will probably disappear as well. I am disappointed in the Unilocal process. It does not seem fair.

I ADORE Dr JD Hoff. Yes, the office is old but the décor isn’t what kept me going for 8 yrs (2 pregnancies during 6 of those years). I went for him and his staff. Granted, there were many times I had to wait to see the doctor; there was even one time that I was in the exam room when they told me he wasn’t going to make it due to an emergency delivery. Yes, I was not thrilled but after reflecting on it I realized that was to be expected — I would certainly want him to drop everything and come help me when it was my turn to deliver so why shouldn’t the other patients expect the same? That’s the beauty (and price) of going to a solo practitioner. Your see *your doctor* at visits and *your doctor* delivers your baby — not whoever happens to be on call within the group practice.
There was a slight change in office dynamics when they became part of PAMF but I think they did a great job with the transition. Nothing changed as far as Dr. Hoff was concerned; he was always patient with all of my lists of questions, never made me feel stupid and definitely never made me feel rushed or like I was wasting his time. He is a very knowledgeable, thorough and trustworthy doctor. The only reason I don’t see him anymore is because I moved out of the area, otherwise I’d still be seeing him!

Dr. John Hoff is a very nice, patient, knowledgeable physician.
BUT his office staff is rude, chatty, gossipy young women who talk openly in the reception area about everything BUT do their jobs.
I waited over an HOUR for my initial appt, which was a 2-​hour duration already, so I was there THREE HOURS with no mention or apology whatsoever!
Also, for a first time PG patient, you THINK they’d tell you things like WHY you have to pee in a cup every time, but the receptionist shrugged when I asked her why. She vaguely mentioned blood sugar, but that’s a load of crap because depending on how recently you’ve eaten, your sugar bounces around a lot.
Their office is dingy, dirty, old, florescent lights that flicker off and on, and rooms that are too small for both the patient, spouse and OB to all fit comfortably. Needs an OVERHAUL, badly.
Their ultrasound room is «at the end of the hall» and you’ve already had your physical in another room along the hall. So patients are expected to scamper half-​naked and barefoot to the u/​s room? Unbelievable.
Dr. Hoff and his nurse both get 4 or 5 stars for his nice manner and calm demeanor on my first trip to an OB, ever. Staff get 0 or 1 star for their unprofessional immature attitude and ignorance of client’s time. Facility gets 0 stars for being dingy and outdated. I guess this is 2 stars overall?