Nishimine Jim H MD

I recently moved to the Bay Area for a job, and I selected Dr. Nishimine as my gynecologist because he was in-​network with my health insurance. I went to him for a preventative exam, meaning the visit should have been completely paid for. However, Dr. Nishimine’s office billed it incorrectly, and I found myself smacked with a $ 400 bill. I learned from the receptionist that this happens often because Dr. Nishimine considers any exam to conclude with a «diagnosis.» That changes the way the visit is billed to the health insurance company — so a preventative exam isn’t considered preventative.
The visit sent me into a rabbit hole as I was sent back and forth between my health insurance and Nishimine’s office to get my money refunded, which took more than two months. Dr. Nishimine was an all right doctor, but the visit was not worth it considering the ensuing battle to get a refund. (Side note: Nishimine also switched my birth control prescription without explaining the reason why, which I didn’t appreciate).
Proceed cautiously should you schedule with Nishimine, and be 100 percent positive that they are billing your health insurance correctly.

Couldn’t get past how rude his staff/​MA/​receptionist, etc., are. When choosing a doctor, it’s important that the whole office treats the patient with respect… especially when they are the ones you are dealing with. Don’t take it out on everyone else that you lack education or valuable work skills, it’s not our fault you hate your job.

Dr. Nish was recommended to me by a good friend. He was so caring and competent through my first pregnancy to delivery and beyond. The man is a treasure! No one could believe he showed up when I was admitted to the hospital, and visited me all during my first day every few hours! Then was there througout the entire delivery and back again the following two days to visit and see how I was doing. He truly cares and he is experienced and knoweledgeable at his craft. If you are lucky enough to live around here and can have this man care for you — you will know you have found the best doctor ever.
And his staff is amazing too. Can’t forget about them! They are awesome!!!

My all-​time favorite physician. This man is one of a kind; I know of no other physician who as competent and intelligent. He has been my gyn for over 30 years and I would never consider going anyone else. Finally, he’s very good at diagnosing other physical problems and would have made a great internist.

I have been a GYN patient of Dr. Nishimine for (gulp!) almost 30 years now. Fortunately, I have not had any serious GYN problems. But all the litlIe blips over ythe years (inconclusive pap smear, fibroid, etc) have been handled expeditiously. I especially appreciate the time he take to chat about the «whole person» and to answer any questions. have not one single solitary complaint about him or his staff. Carolynn H

Dr. Nishimine is a wonderful doctor. He is both calm and thoughtful, and has a great sense of humor. He really cares about his patients. When I went to Alta Bates 11 years ago to deliver my son (second baby), the labor and delivery nurses told me I was lucky to have «Nish» as my doctor. He was great following a positive pap smear that resulted in a number of procedures and tests. He always takes his time during appointments to really talk to his patients and make sure that everything is going well. And I agree with the other reviewers that is staff is all wonderful too!

Dr. Nishimine is a dedicated and loving physician. He is calm, brilliant, and wise. He delivered both of my children, and helped me through two very difficult periods of my life affecting my health. I love his staff as well, who are such smart and sweet women. It is a wonderful practice, and I just hope when he retires, he still has some hours to visit with old patients. I can’t imagine NOT having him there, his incredible counsel, and extraordinary mind. And if you listen very attentively, as he is a low-​key guy, he is pretty funny. LOVE YOU NISH!

Run, don, t walk away from this doctor if you are a gynecological patient! I I consulted Dr. Nishimine for a presumed ovarian tumor and agreed to have him perform a hysterectomy. After my severe pain continued post surgically, he told me I had «pulled my incision line». I went through most of the next year enduring a colonoscopy, trials of medications, and multiple doctor consults before finding out that the tumor had not been removed and he had never informed me of that fact. Apparently he removed two ovaries that contained nothing corresponding to the solid mass seen on the imaging studies, closed me up, and did not tell me he had not removed the source of my terrible pain. Finally a new imaging study was done, and I consulted another surgeon and had a non ovarian tumor removed. I am now pursuing a legal case for compensation for my horrible year of pain. He found an excuse to cancel his deposition after the first four questions, and now he and his attorney are not responding to our requests to reschedule. We requested a deposition of his surgical assistant, Dr, Debra Levinsky, and we are not getting a response for her deposition either. I suspect they are deliberately delaying my case. I am a veterinary surgeon. I understand that mistakes can happen in surgery, but the delaying tactics we are experiencing in this case are increasing my doubts that it was only an oversight. I show more concern and care for my animal patients than was given me here. When I was in the presurgical waiting area, a nurse told me Dr. Nishimine was «very fast». I can tell you that «very fast» does not translate to very good.

Dr. Jim Nishimine has been my gynecologist for over 20 years. He’s really smart and has been delivering babies for over 40 years! He’s the best surgeon. He’s always on time. With all the babies he’s delivered, he’s never been late for an appointment. He has a very dry sense of humor. When I was pregnant, one month I gained 5 pounds and I wasn’t sure what he was going to say. He said, «You’re getting fat! Why don’t you go on a diet!» In the Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook, he is the expert who wrote, «How to Deliver a Baby in a Taxicab.»