Bay Area Pediatric Medical Group

Dr Kara filled in for Dr Harris yesterday, and we love her too! My daughter feels very comfortable going to female doctors and we are so happy Dr Kara could see us! big thank you to the super helpful nursing staff for helping us sort out the school forms!

This is ridiculous. I’ve called 3 times and have been on hold for 20 minutes each time. What is going on? This service doesn’t deserve a star. Before I would get directed to a receptionist right away.

Dr. Kara is our main pediatrician and I cannot say enough good things about her. My son loves her, she is pragmatic in solutions that she offers us, is great putting mom at ease about that fever, earache and etc.
The advice nurses are also really great and get back to you really quickly. Lastly, Rosie is amazing at shorts, my son never cries when he gets his shots.
great team overall.

Dr. Ferrara is amazingly sweet and kind with our son — and all of the other docs have been great when we’re in for the multiple same day appointments that arise when you have a toddler. Great staff and clean offices. Convenient location and always easy parking. Recommended.

Dr. Kara is our main pediatrician, but we’ve seen Dr. Harris and Dr. Ferrara as well and they are all awesome. Everyone is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and understanding. I’ve never had an issue getting a same day appointment (sometimes even same-​hour) and feel comfortable knowing that if I ever needed weekend care I could go to their San Mateo office to do so. That’s what I like about this place — it’s small office charm with the support of a big office franchise. Get your personalized service here yet know that if there are truly any issues they have a whole slew of other doctors ready at the helm. Super easy parking (no meters to worry about, like the SM location)!
All of these doctors have Sequoia Hospital privileges and visit daily, so if you give birth there you have an excellent chance at seeing either Dr Harris or Kara for your newborn’s initial checkups!
Bonus: for breastfeeding mamas, you’ll have access to one of the best lactation consultants around who is stationed in their San Mateo office, all for the price of a co-​pay. I used that privilege several times in those early weeks and am eternally grateful.

Dr. Kara is my kids’ pediatrician and she is fantastic. My two-​week-​old recently had to spend some time in the NICU. Before, during and after this experience, Dr. Kara 1) caught the early warning signs and told me specifically what to watch for 2) made sure my baby received care quickly and guided us efficiently through the process 3) gave me a heads up regarding the more difficult parts of the experience, 4) followed up 1 – 2 times/​day while we were in the NICU to be sure all of our questions were answered 5) was available for a Sunday appointment so we would have a quick follow-​up once we were discharged. Without Dr. Kara’s thorough, attentive approach, we may have had a very different outcome. She handled everything exactly the way you hope your child’s pediatrician will come through for you in such a situation.
I also have a 2– and 4-​year-​old, and she connects with them very well through humor, but also communicates with them directly and honestly in age-​appropriate ways. They trust her completely; she prepares them so well for shots that they don’t cry when the time comes — even when they have to have multiple shots. In fact, going to the doctor is seen as such a positive thing that during our baby’s hospitalization when we explained to our older kids that their little sister was being helped by the doctors, they were happy for her because they thought she was with Dr. Kara the whole time, and that is a very, very good thing in their eyes. We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Kara as our children’s pediatrician.

My kids go to Dr. Wall at Bay Area Pediatrics, and have always had a great experience. The staff are lovely, and the other doctors that we have seen there are very good also. Dr. Wall spends enough time with the kids to really make sure they are well at their regular exams, and has handled every illness very knowledgeably.