Rosie Monardo, MD

Have you ever hugged your ob-​gyn? Because I just did. Dr. Monardo is simply wonderful and beyond awesome! I found her through my insurance website, and chose the Greenbrae location as they had earlier appointments. The SF office was booked up for a couple of months, and I got into this location in a couple of weeks. I didn’t catch the name of her assistant, but she was super sweet too. She took my stats and set me up for the online health portal and explained how it works. Super convenient to be able to get test results and email your doc, she also mentioned that the docs are pretty obsessive about replying to email so that is great. They have an app as well.
Ok, about Dr. Monardo. I experienced childhood sexual abuse and so these appts. are really nerve-​wracking. Dr. Monardo chatted with me, and I felt like she genuinely wanted to know me. She was also really kind and patient about my fears, and I could tell she felt genuine empathy for what I’ve experienced. I’ve seen other doctors who just didn’t care, so it’s great to know there are empathetic ob-gyn’s out there. She walked through my questionnaire and dug into some family history, she also chatted about what I wanted (the dreaded baby question) and that was really nice to have her take the time to ask those questions. The exam went as most exams do, I mean they are never fun, but she was quick about it and talked me through everything. Once finished, I had to have blood drawn and that was also pretty quick and painless. We also talked about birth control options and she gave me good advice. All in all, probably the best ob-​gyn experience and I really feel like Dr. Monardo wants to partner with me in making the best decisions for my body. You can’t take that for granted these days!
^Parking: they have a lot, and a small garage. There is quite a bit of traffic on this road too, so watch out for that when exiting.
^Building: the Greenbrae building reminds me of an old 80s soap opera set. Just go up to the 2^nd floor and suite 220 is to your right. Everything is well-​marked.
^Waiting Room: Small collection of magazines, but they had some weekly tabloids which I dug into because I rarely get to read those. Standard chairs and reception area. It was funny to see all these men with their partners, I love seeing that type of support.
^Staff: everyone was so lovely to me from the reception area to the bloodwork! Genuine smiles and conversations.

I’ve had a great experience with Dr. Monardo and her entire staff. I am pregnant with my first child and have been very pleased with the service, time and attention I’ve received. Dr. Monardo is always on time and able to answer any questions I’ve had. She is easy to talk to and has a warm and confident beside manner. Staff has also been very pleasant.

It’s weird to write reviews about people, but when a person is so wonderful, you want everyone know about it. Dr. Monardo is such a sweet, pleasant, friendly, caring and very skilled doctor. She makes you feel comfortable and at ease. She gives you her full attention and takes very good care of you. Extra bonus: quick & responsive on email! I highly recommend her.
Dr. Monardo – thank you! You are so great!

How does Rosie only have 2 stars?! Yes, she’s young, but that’s why she made me so comfortable! Granted, I’m not having a baby anytime soon so maybe the others want an older doctor for that? Any how, since I’m only 22, I appreciate when my doctors are on the younger side and easy to talk to. Rosie listened to me for way longer than any other doctor has. Rosie was like talking to a friend and made me feel comfortable asking anything while not feeling rushed. She was so personable and kind. Along with that, the office staff in the front was very welcoming and friendly. A TOTAL first as these people are usually grumpy and rude. My too-​long search of a great women’s doctor in SF was well worth the wait for this office. Now I see why the waiting room is swarmed with preggo lady’s. This is clearly the best place in the city for any women’s needs. Thank you Rosie!

Dr. Monardo is detail oriented and kind. She might be relatively new and rely on tests to backup her assessment but it is an approach that I prefer. I had colposcopy and breast examination done thoroughly. The colposcopy was performed on four different areas and detected pre-​cancer cells. Dr. Monardo went through the patology report in detail and recommended an excellent oncologist for a cervical conization surgery. She came to visit me before the surgery for emotional support, which is a welcome bonus with American MDs. Happy to be her patient!

She’s a relatively new obgyn and it shows.
Neither she nor the intake nurse were sure why I was at the appointment even though it was clearly stated in my chart. She wanted to proceed with a gamut of unnecessary tests just to rule things out. Our visit lasted a total of 7 minutes from start to finish.
Yet, I received a $ 335 bill for the time we saw each other. After our visit I wasn’t comfortable and I went to another more experienced (by 30 years) gyn who charged $ 135 for the same info intake visit but without the pelvic exam since Ms. Monardo did one and ruled out anything visual. My new gyn advised a different course and assured me of a different outcome which test proved positive. I realize the billing is more Sutter’s billing practice but I will not being going back to Ms. Monardo nor a Sutter affiliated gyn.
Ms Monardo just doesn’t have the experience nor makes substantiated medical decisions. She probably will in a few years but just not now.