Randolph B Linde, MD

My primary care physician has been trying to help me resolve thyroid/​adrenal, vascular/​immune suppression and weight issues I have been experiencing over the past two years. She referred me to PA Endocrinology and Dr Linde had the first available appt (my mistake for not reading Unilocal first). Meeting w/​Dr Linde is like sitting in a small room with a judgmental, medical textbook. Here’s the kicker: he told me I’m fine and what I really need is a Psychiatrist. Dr Linde must dislike his job and working with patients… he wasn’t remotely interested in thinking, processing, reasoning, listening, or problem solving. I was out in 6 – 8 min, insult in hand. Save your time and buy your own Endocrinology textbook, or better yet, see one of the myriad other choices in the SF Bay Area.

WORST DR EVER!!! If I could give him NEGATIVE STARS I would! I have hypothyroidism for 17 yrs, have had bad experience of my PCP’s letting my symptoms go untreated. My meds were never increased from the very basic dosage 17 yrs ago! I went in with labs, that my new PCP was kind enough to order. He barely looked at his printout, did not care to ask or listen to my issues… When I tried communicating them, he talked me down that thyroid is blamed for a lot, which is far from the truth. That he will up my dosage a bit, & hopefully all will be well! I was in and out of his office in 8 mins STAT! He refused to listen, did not care… Seemed like did not want to be there. And was BRASH about it! Seems like he got off the wrong side of the bed! My question… WHY IS HE PRACTICING??? He onviously does not care, does not want to listen or treat patients… Why bother? I have adrenal issues, other hormonal issues… Which directly correlate to the functioning of the Thyroid Gland! Why I ruined my day by wasting time on him… Is a question I will always ask myself! Please, if you are looking for a Dr to help you work through your Endocronolgy issues… DO NOT GO TO HIM!
BTW… Lucy D… Who gave him a 5 Star review — I do not require the dr to smile, be sweet to me! I DO need him to address my medical issues, be knowledgeable, gather info from the tests results, ask questions & help resolve them! I DO NOT go to a Dr for friendship… But medical care!

I have seen Dr. Randy Linde in PAMF since May, 1999.
At that time or for a long time like 10 years there was
the ONLY PAMF location in Palo Alto, the best of any
clinical organizations of that calibre in the area.
Nowadays there are «millions» of PAMF locations,
so many that I am not quite sure of its quality of doctors anymore.
I am surprised to find that some reviews people put there as if
they know Dr. Linde. While I don’t want to say they are completely
wrong, they are pretty dismal.
First, Linde is a very friendly, knowledgeable, caring person through
all my ups and downs, pregnancies, depression, families, etc. He
remembers details so well.
Second, in order to work with Dr. Linde effectively you’d often
have to have a PCP or OB to work with Linde as a team. That makes
sense ?
Third, Nowadays, people judge a doctor that this professional
needs to have a great bed-​side manner, smiling face, beautiful voice and
looking into-​your eyes, potential sexy, all the bullshit to make you feel loved
and pampered in a doctor’s office.
Come on, these are not supposed to be entertainers, or TV anchors.
Dr. Linde, is the best, low-​key,
He might not your style. But he practices excellent medicine!

I agree with the other poster that if I could give zero stars I would. This Dr is the most rude person I have ever met. He was COMPLETELY unprofessional. The first thing he said when I wales into his office was «you didn’t know you have Diabetes!?» No… I didn’t know and STILL haven’t done a fasting test to confirm!!! The next thing out of his mouth was that he recommends I terminate my pregnancy!!! He had very little reasoning and when I asked him numbers of how «at risk» my child would be he said he 1) didn’t know 2) told me he would google it (HES THE dr???) and 3) said I probably knew more about computers than him and told me to find that info.
The entire appointment he was judgmental. He never once said he wanted me to get more healthy or anything but continued to say I should «get skinny!!» He was shocked when my blood pressure was on the low end of normal range and assumed I have many medical problems. I of course called my OB and asked if his constant suggesting that I should terminate my pregnancy is something I need to consider and they were floored he would even say that and said absolutely not! There are so many other things this «professional» said to me that were rude, judgmental, uncalled for and completely UNprofessional you wouldn’t believe it.
He had ZERO bedside manner and had no regard for trying not to stress out a pregnant woman who was in his office alone. I refuse to see him again and highly suggest nobody else ever does either.

If I could give him NO stars I would. I wanted to see an endocrinologist not a psychiatrist. My experience was similar to LIVID R. He basically went through the history of my weight since high school and why I was fat. He shot down everything «a change in insulin isn’t going to do you good because you eat too much and you don’t exercise.» «Bariatric surgery isn’t going to work for you because you eat too much and you don’t exercise.» I’m the size of a water buffalo. I ALREADY KNOW THAT I EAT TOO MUCH AND I DON’T EXERCISE!!! Do you have any other insight into my diabetes? A combination of other medications? Any education on insulin since I’ve been on it less than a month? How does my empty sella, PCOD affect me if at all? He was not helpful or insightful and suggested overeaters anonymous to help with my diabetes. I can see why I got an appt so quickly with him being the only available doctor… not surprised!!!

My mom has Thyroid issues, we have been feeling lucky seen Dr. Linde for these years. He is very caring and professional. We feel we can trust his decision 100%. Whenever we have questions, we usually get quick response even in late night or weekends.

He is a great physician for people requiring care for thyroid issues. He is well qualified, experienced and a great person. He looks thoroughly into the patient history and is good at «connecting the dots». He does go to the root of the issue and is very patient. He is also good at assuring what issues the patient does not have and does not have to worry about. I would recommend him to anyone who has endocrine issues.

I came to dr. linde with a referral as an expert. I was expecting that he would be ordering some more detailed tests that my normal physician said he would be doing and asking me in more detail about my issues. To my surprise, our conversation started with diagnosis based on tests done 2 years ago. AFTER his diagnosis, he asked me to tell me my side of it. I did. he basically suggested i go to support groups etc. I was shell shocked! Not what i was expecting from an expert after waiting for 2 months for his appointment. Seeing my surprise, he asked me what was going on in my mind. Politely, i told him, i was expecting him to order more detailed tests, looking for other factors as explained by my physician. He asked me if i am suffering from depression, and if i can fix my attitude!!!

If you’re looking for an endocrinologist at PAMF in Palo Alto, Dr. Linde takes the cake! I’m happy to report I’ve finally found a great replacement for Dr. Seneviratne. Dr. Linde is friendly, knowledgeable, thorough, and an excellent listener. He’s also very responsive on PAMF’s online patient/​doctor email, if you use that $ 60/​year service. I highly recommend him, especially for thyroid patients seeking quality care.