Catherine Wang, MD

I’ve been going to Dr. Catherine Wang for over 10 years now. She has always made me feel very comfortable and she’s great at what she does!

Dr. Cathy Wang is amazing! When my cousin was taken into the emergency room to have an emergency surgery, and then was in the recovery room, she looked pale and was getting paler by the hour. We told the nurses to alert the surgeon and hospitalist, who said they did, and that everything was fine. We contacted Dr. Wang, who immediately came in to see my cousin, raised tarnation with the staff and demanded that the hospitalist come to see her when we had run into roadblocks at every turn, and got my cousin’s blood levels checked, stat. Turned out that she was bleeding out, due to a problem in the emergency surgery. When the blood test came back, her blood levels were way below when you ordinarily transfuse. My cousin was immediately whisked off to another emergency surgery to fix the first one and had several transfusions of blood pumped through her. It was a scary ordeal, but Dr. Wang handled it professionally and saved my cousin’s life. All the other doctors and nurses did not care and put us off. We are so thankful Dr. Wang is such an advocate and will get things done and get the right care for the patient. She is smart, she is bright, she listens to you, she is determined and a fighter. Dr. Wang really is the best.

The review isn’t for Dr. Wang herself, she is very professional, sweet, understanding and courteous. This review is for the Walnut Creek Medical Group. The way they have things set up sucks. I can’t simply leave a message or even an e-​mail after hours, they can’t seem to get a very simple prescription refill to her for signature in a timely manner and the general inconvenience of this all has been frustrating me to look for somewhere else that would like my business. They also moved to an office with metered street parking so you better hope you put enough money in the meter…

I have been seeing Dr Wang for many years. She is a fantastic doctor, very caring and very knowledgable. Even though she is very busy, always seems to take the time to listen and give a thorough examination. Unfortunately, her medical group no longer accepts my insurance, so I have to find a new doctor. :-(

I just saw Dr. Wang for the first time. She is a breath of fresh air compared to my last PCP. She was very sweet, made great eye contact, and seemed to listen well. I was glad she typed all of my responses in, instead of waiting until after and possibly forgetting. I like that the office is semi-​updated, and the equipment is digital. Also the weighing and height is done in the exam room and not hallway where everyone can see. They do offer coffee in the waiting room, which was a mistake for me because my temp and blood pressure was high because of it. But I still like they offer it.
As for the late/​no show/​cancellation fee other people are upset about, I signed a piece of paper acknowledging I would be charged $ 30 – 100 for the inconvenience. So, at least I am the one to blame if I get a late charge.

I have been a patient of Dr Wang’s for almost a decade. I have always found her to be very attentive to my medical needs, as well as being very open and supportive to alternative medicine options as well. Dr. Wang always takes her time with me when I am in her office and I never feel rushed. The amazing thing too, is I never have to wait very long for her! If you are looking for a doctor who is knowledgeable, caring and willing to work with you as a patient on your specific medical needs, I highly recommend Dr. Wang.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Wang for a few years. She always listens to what you have to say. I was referred by her to specialists — and was always grateful for that. Recently Dr. Wang stood up for me — due to wrong doing by others. I can not say enough how amazing her attitude was. She followed the process — and was there for her patient. THANK YOU Dr. Wang. Hagit.

So far I have a had a positive experience with Dr. Wang. The nice thing is the clinic accepts online messages to schedule appointments.
The thing I respect about her is that she had read my note beforehand and during the appointment she gave me the right recommendations (i.e. prescription and advice).
This is a very busy clinic and I usually I have limited time to get to the clinic, and because of that I really appreciate that the clinic staff and Dr Wang did everything within the scheduled time.
Some of the recommendations I would like to see if we can get email replies. Usually RelayHealth is good to schedule online appointments but not to ask general questions.
Sometimes if I just need to get a recommendation over the counter medicine than it would be nice to have an online messaging feature where the Doctor can recommend the best medicine.

My family & I have been going to Dr. Wang for almost 13 years. I find her and her staff very friendly & courteous. We do our regular checkups and from time to time, we have more pressing situations. Dr. Wang always finds time for us. All I know is when we need her, she is there for us.
Thank you Dr Wang & Staff!

We have been going to Dr. Wang for a few years now, and am totally disappointed being under her care. :(Everytime I go there, I feel like a herd of cattle waiting by number, once we are seen, she sits in front of her computer and refers you to someone else. (waste of appt and time) The communication is awful and the quality of care is poor. We will be looking for a new doctor asap.

I called today with a complaint and got an appt this afternoon. As one reviewer said, I really haven’t had interaction with the staff, except to be led back to the room. Dr. Wang is caring, but I do agree that sometimes she just doesn’t come across as ‘being there’. Parking does suck. Prescription refills have not been a problem.

I just saw Dr. Wang for the first time this morning. I had an amazing experience from start-​to-​finish!
First of all, I walked in and was greeted warmly by the staff. Then I helped myself to the complimentary coffee which was delicious.
I think the assistant took me back in less than 5 minutes and I saw the doctor in less than 10 minutes. No wait at a doctor’s office gets many extra points in my book!
I was supposed to have a very «general» first appointment, but after telling Dr. Wang my hopes and concerns, she immediately fit me in for a more extensive visit. She was straightforward and to the point which I always appreciate. At the same time, she was warm, friendly, and accomplished all I hoped for (and then some!). I was out of there quickly, and able to get to work with no problem.
This was a wonderful experience and I look forward to seeing Dr. Wang again as my PMD!

I used to be a patient of Dr. Wang’s when I lived in Walnut Creek (circa 2008 – 2009). I went to her because she was recommended by a friend.
The first thing I didn’t like right off the bat was that, to become a patient, you have to come in and fill out paperwork – and they charge you for an «office visit.» You don’t even get to see the doctor at all… I’ve NEVER experienced this with any other doctor’s office. I tried to argue it and ask if I could fill out the paperwork and schedule my wellness visit at the same time, but they said I couldn’t. I said, «How is this an ‘office visit’ if I’m not seeing the doctor?» The told me, «You’re coming into the office. That’s just our policy. And you have to be established before you can see the doctor.» So, I had to take time off work, come in, and pay my $ 25 insurance copay just to «establish» myself as a patient by filling out paperwork for 15 minutes. My wellness visit had to be scheduled for a later date.
When I first met Dr. Wang, the first thing I noticed was that she did type up all notes on her laptop. She would type while we talked. Although some reviewers have viewed this as negative, I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad thing. In fact, I do like that she kept detailed notes for my record. However, she does talk fast and move at a quick pace, and I’m not sure how thorough she was… She did make sure she recorded all of my family history, etc., but there weren’t many questions of «how are you feeling these days?» and that sort of thing. She seems efficient and to the point.
She made sure I was up-​to-​date with all of my vaccines. She didn’t really ask for my medical record. I told her I had gotten some vaccines before starting college (in 2005, less than three years prior), but she said it wouldn’t hurt to have them done again. For example, I know the tetanus shot is good for ten years, but she said it was okay to have another one just in case. She also recommended the Gardasil vaccine, so at least she was staying current with modern medicine.
One time I saw her for my routine wellness visit and PAP test, and she recommended that I get an STD screening. She said that although I had low risk factors (I had been in a committed relationship with my boyfriend for about two years), she said she still recommended that young women in their 20’s get an STD panel done occasionally. Since I was there for my wellness visit (which insurance covers 100%), I asked her if insurance would cover this. She said that she didn’t know the details of my insurance, but they may or may not cover it.
«Okay, how much is it?» I asked. I wanted to be prepared in case I had to pay out-​of-​pocket.
«I have no idea,» she replied. She didn’t even offer to help find out or ask her staff.
We were sitting there in her office, and I had to make a spur-​of-​the-​moment decision as to whether or not to have the panel done. Looking back, I always felt «rushed» with her. I mean, I didn’t want to have to come back and pay another $ 25 copay if I decided to have the panel done (plus she was always booked up months in advance)… I figured something as routine as an STD screening should be relatively inexpensive, right? She was impatiently awaiting me to make a decision. Looking back on it now, I should have insisted that she wait ten minutes while I made a phone call to my insurance company. But instead, I figured I should be responsible about my health and have it done, and I told her to go ahead if that’s what she recommended.
Well, a few weeks later, I got a lab bill for almost $ 300!!! I almost cried. And to make matters worse, I found out the lab test ONLY tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea – that’s it. Dr. Wang had referred to this as an «STD panel,» so of course I thought this would test for almost everything – certainly not just two STDs. I called Dr. Wang’s office to explain the situation and complained that this shouldn’t have happened. It was already clear that I had no risk factors, and Dr. Wang should have known the ballpark lab costs before recommending something like this. I basically paid $ 300 to find out what I already knew! I could have gone to Planned Parenthood and gotten tested for all STDs for free. It was a total waste of money, and I felt horrible about it. I felt duped. Granted, doctors don’t need to know the details of each patient’s insurance, but there should be a willingness to coordinate or at least a basic knowledge of procedure costs.
Needless to say, I wasn’t very happy, and I had less trust in her after that. Besides the routine basics, she did little to help promote my health. After I moved to Palo Alto and got a new doctor, I realized what primary care doctors are supposed to do. The first thing they did was run tests and get all my stats. In fact, a full panel blood test revealed that I was hypothyroid, and I am now being treated properly for it. Dr. Wang had neglected to ever give me a basic blood test just to establish my baseline.

I have just been fired as a patient of Dr. Wang. She called, stating that she knows that I am Parlando on Unilocal and is tired of walking on eggshells with me. When I began to explain my position. She hung up on me. Now that’s professional

I have been a patient of Dr Wang’s for 3 years, finding her office after a friend gave me glowing reports of Dr. O’Reagan, but she wasn’t accepting new patients. I have been disappointed with Dr. Wang over and over again, and after my last appt. yesterday, I will be finding another doctor.
Dr Wang is nice, in a fake, plasticky way. But she is extremely unhelpful and has never offered any constructive solutions to my medical issues. When I ask her questions, she answers in the shortest way possible, but never elaborates on anything. It’s like pulling teeth, getting information out of her! She is not interested in figuring out what the problem might be, and three times she has just basically left me sitting there, stunned by her coldness and extreme lack of helpfulness. And never was anything solved, and I was still in pain!
And, like everyone else here says, she loves her computer.

Dr Wang is great and has always solved any issues I have had. Even though I rarely need to be seen she always remembers me and picks up conversation right where we left off during a prior visit. My complaints would be parking at her office, it sucks and whoever her biller is she is imposible to deal with and very frustrating.

Wow! I didn’t realize there were so many others with the same complaints. I came to this site to see if it was just me…
I haven’t seen Dr. Wang in a few years and was thinking about changing primary docs. Partyly because of the distance, inconvenience, and staff, but mostly because I feel like I’ve got about 3 minutes to explain my symptoms and get out the door. She’s nice enough, but I just don’t think she’s had enough experience to be confident enough to work on her laptop while she’s supposedly taking care of me.
I also got a $ 50 bill for an office procedure that I shouldn’t have been charged for. It took me two years and several letters before they stopped hounding me and reversed it.
I need a good family practictioner that is part of the John Muir Medical Group… any suggestions?

Dr. Wang has been my PCP for almost 3 years now and am a bit shocked to read all the negative reviews on Unilocal.Unfortunately what lead me here is that I’m not happy with having her as my doctor. For the most part I can only confirm most of what’s already been said in the other reviews.
Dr. Wang is a very friendly and kind person, cheerful and very assiduous (assiduous, not thorough). She is fast at referring to specialists and writing prescriptions, which is OK if that’s all you need from a doctor. She is glued to her laptop and focuses more on typing up her notes than thoroughly examining her patient. Her diagnosis sometimes fell like a «shot from the hip» rather than something she really though about.
I’m not getting a sense that Dr. Wang is experienced enough to be flying solo already. I’m very glad I read these reviews. I’ll be switching to a different doctor today.

Dr. Wang is nice enough, and seems knowledgeable, but I ALWAYS seem rushed when i visit. She spends most of my visit typing on her laptop, which I’ve never had a Dr. do. Also, she is quick to just write Rx’s without looking into causes or possible cures for issues. I told her I had migraines and she wrote me a prescription without discussing my symptoms, doing an exam or discovering possible causes. (Turns out the birth control she prescribed was causing them!)
Her staff is rude and unhelpful. I’ve had to wait on hold for 20 minutes to book an appointment! Forget about getting Rx or billing issues solved. I’ve been seeing her for 3 years and it’s time for a change. I’ve been referred to a new Dr. and can’t wait to meet him.

I have been seeing Dr. Wang for two years, and that really means only two or three times in two years, including my annual physical.
Dr. Wang is nice and up-​to-​date and is quick to know what prescription might fix your issue. The bummer is when I go, I feel rushed – like I have to tell her all of my concerns in 15 minutes or less.
The office staff have messed up my billing, and billing with the lab so that I have had to follow up with them separately to clear up the charges. I have also had a hard time getting prescription refills or even an advice nurse to call me back after leaving multiple messages.
Yesterday I called again (because I need asthma medicine) and heard a message that the office now has shorter hours on Wednesday and Friday. Argh.
I was so fed up that I Unilocaled and found a new doctor! I got an appointment quickly and am seeing her next week. Whoo hoo!