Tanya W Spirtos, MD

She damaged the quality of my life with her incompetent surgical skills. Please beware and read my past review. I’m sure she is paying for all the positive reviews she’s getting on here.
My history is long but I will spare you the dramatics. In short Dr. Spirtos robbed me of my quality of life. I pretty much died on her operating table several years back. I was in for exploratory surgery to treat an Endometrioma and Endometriosis as well as a Hysterectomy. I was only 30 years old at the time. I don’t know what went on during my operation but I do know this. Shortly after my surgery and into my recovery I could no longer digest food. Everything I ate went right through me and out of me from both ends. I went back to see her and she basically wrote me off and said now you have a GI problem and I can no longer help you and she referred me to a GI person of which to this date (14 years later) I continue to suffer as there is nothing that can be done. It didn’t stop there though. She missed many of the Endometrial lesions. Since I opted to keep my ovaries they grew back and spread causing just as much pain as prior to my surgery with Dr. Spiritos. I had to endure more surgery to remove them as well as my ovaries but you can bet I did not return to this incompetence. I can highly recommend Dr. Redwine in Oregon. He cured my Endo pain for good but could not do anything for the damaged GI and so I live homebound for the last 14 years unable to take my girls to school or events, needing to rely on outside help. BEWARE is all I can say. You might go in for one thing and end up with another! INCOMPETENCE at it’s best! I’d not have even given one star and pray no other women have been crippled like this. It’s like living in a concentration camp and slowly starving to death. I knew it from her cold, harsh demeanor that day when she said she can no longer help me that she messed me up for good! Praying no others have had this happen but if you did please post and prevent it to happening to others.

I went to this doctor to discuss options for menopause/​peri-​menopause, she was insightful and educated, kind and very smart to the latest news and medicines available and we tried all the meds before estrogen/​progesterone therapy…
I highly recommend her for someone who needs guidance and help during this time! GREAT DOC!!!

I think she is the best! I have seen Dr. Rao in the past and she is excellent as well. My schedule fell in line with Dr. Spirtos and I’ve been her patient now a long time… I will change my schedule if I need to, to see her.

I went to Dr Spirtos after reading the reviews on Unilocal… The first problem happened in reception, where they yelled out what I was there for and asked pretty personal questions loudly and in front of all the lovely people (men included) waiting in their waiting room (if you can call it that)
She might be good handing out birth control, but I have my doubts on anything else. And don’t question her… Without going into detail, she didn’t listen to a thing I said and referred me off to some money-​making specialist… When it could have been solved rather simply. Thank God I had the smarts to get a second opinion… I think I saved myself a lot of money and problems… and pain.

Excellent surgeon. Smart and caring. She was recommended to me and I highly recommend her to others.

Tanya Spirtos is an amazing M.D. She is brilliant and compassionate, a commodity that is hard to find. I am someone with special gyn concerns and have seen other M.D.‘s prior to being referred to Dr. Spirtos. I have finally relaxed and feel I am in great hands. I grew up around doctors, worked in the medical field and know what quality is. When friends need a second opinion from as far as L.A. i recommend Dr. Spirtos.

Dr. Spirtos has been my gyn for over 20 years. I value her expertise, her kindness and her patience. She’s the best!

Dr. Spiritos is super smart and conscientious and she just may end up being your major care provider. I’m menopausal, and she definitely has a kind and yet very take charge attitude to get the screening you need. She is also aware of nutritional measures you can use to improve your health.

Wonderful doctor. She is very knowledgable and she takes her patient’s questions and concerns seriously.

A very calm, compassionate demeanor. If you’ve had female issues of any kind, and can’t figure out what’s wrong — go see her.
The office is not the glitzyest, it’s small and dark, and you’ll probably share the waiting area with some pregnant women as she’s in a practice with other OB/GYN’s. But stick around, she’s worth the wait.
She’s experienced and has seen it all, yet she stays informed on the latest developments and treatments. Menopause issues? Go see her!

I switched from PAMF to Dr Spirtos, because I wanted someone who would not just answer questions but give me thorough professional advice on menopause related symptoms and non-​symptoms. I was also concerned about costs, (having encountered numerous over-​billing incidents at PAMF). Not only did Dr Spirtos give me relevant medical advice (that I never received at PAMF), she explained how to optimize my insurance benefits. Her office staff have been incredibly responsive to my needs (fitting me in for appts, providing immediate billing information, and sample Rx’s). Thank you!

Dr. Spirtos deserves 5 stars, I had a wonderful experience for my wives first ever Gynec visit in USA after coming from India. It was not a serious or emergency visit, but it was impressive to see her do best for the patient and check for all possibilities, similarly advicing the patient and accompany about her medical health. I recommend all Unilocal visitors.

Having just moved to the Bay area from Canada, I was very impressed with Dr. Spirtos, who was recommended to me by a friend. She has a friendly, yet authoritative manner and was thorough and thoughtful in her analysis of the situation. I was most impressed and feel very well taken care of with her. Her staff are also very helpful in scheduling appointments.

I found Dr. Spirtos online while seeking another opinion after many tests and other doctors’ visits when I couldn’t decide whether I need a surgery and, if so, what kind of surgery. After my very first visit to Dr. Spirtos, I felt that I trusted her completely and I knew I would be safe in her hands, and decided to do whatever she recommended. I haven’t regretted my decision for a moment. Not only Dr. Srirtos is a wonderful doctor, she is also a very compassionate and attentive person. She would call me at home herself with my tests results — something I am not used to, and she would call me back right away after I call her office with a question. She brilliantly performed the surgery I dreaded for months, and I am going to switch to her as my regular doctor, if she takes me. I would definitely highly recommend her to any woman in search of a highly skilled doctor and a very caring person, she is just the best!

Dr. Spirtos delivered my daughter 17 years ago (one of her last deliveries) and I have followed her wherever she moved, whatever the insurance. Now in Redwood City, we are lucky to have her … but I’d follow her to Timbuktu if she moved there! She not only is the smartest woman I know, but will refer you to all her really smart friends be it Dermatologists, General Surgeons, Oncologists, etc. She only refers you to the BEST and I trust her to the end. She is now my daughter’s Primary Doctor and I’m happy when my friends tell me how much they like her. She is a Goddess! May she practice forever!

Dr. Spirtos is really nice. She took the time to answer all my questions. I didn’t have to wait long and the dreaded pap didn’t hurt…

Dr Spirtos is absolutely amazing. I have had two very complicated uterine tumor removal surgeries with her which were both successful. I could have easily ended up having a hysterectomy either time, but didn’t and was able to carry our first baby to term last year due to her incredible uterine reconstruction.
In addition to her surgical skill she is very patient and kind, and really cares about her patients. I had both surgeries at El Camino Hospital and the nurses both times told me I was lucky to have one of the best doctors they have ever worked with. She doesn’t deliver children anymore but was so helpful during my pregnancy. She is just perfect!

I really enjoyed my first appointment with her (eventhough I had to wait quite a bit sitting in bed: p)
But she was very caring and explained me with details everything related to my treatment. Also one of the first that gave alternative treatment, other than the basic treatments most of the doctors I goto usually recommend.
I would recommend her…

The address list for Dr. Spirtos is not correct. Here is the correct address.
Tatiana Spirtos, MD, PC
Specialty Gynecology
Medical Group Womens Care Medical Group
Address 2900 Whipple Ave, Suite 135
Redwood City, CA 94 062
Phone (650) 366‑5594
Medical School Northwestern University, Illinois
Residency University of Southern California — Los Angeles County
Fellowship USC Medical Center at the Womens Hospital
Certification American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Additional Comments Dr. Spirtos was the Clinical Instructor of OB/​GYN at Stanford University Medical Center from 1996 — 1999. She is currently the Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/​GYN.
Dr. Spirtos specializes in laser endoscopy, operative hysteroscopy, operative laparoscopy, pelivc reconstruction, gynecological sugery and menopause.
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Dr. Spirtos is not only a brilliant Doctor with superior credentials, she is a caring person with an excellent bedside manner.
I was referred to Dr. Spirtos by two people that I trust.
If you want the best Doctor who will take excellent care of you… then look no further than Dr. Spirtos.
After my successful surgery I heard a nurse discussing what a great Doctor she is… etc Dr. Spirtos also chose a superior anesthesiologist. Dr. Spirtos only works with the best. The day after surgery Dr. Spirtos called to check up on me.
Dr Spirtos is a:
Medical Diagnosis Expert
Calm and caring Doctor
Explains all options
A leader in this field
Well respected by her peers and nurses.
Only chooses the best hospitals
When I needed a top doctor I researched and asked people for referrals. I am so grateful that I was referred to Dr. Spirtos.