David J Caro, MD

Dr. Caro is engaging & doesn’t make one feel rushed during the visit, so there’s that. He did, however, ‘diagnose’ something that was then totally quashed by today’s visit to an ob-​gyn. Her words with respect to Caro’s opinion: to a carpenter, everything looks like a hammer. Dr. Caro could also not offer any real explanation for present symptoms, but cautioned me to not ride my bike, my primary mode of transport, for the duration. It all felt a bit like guess-​work, a.k.a. what I’d been doing in the confines of my own home prior to seeking treatment. A return visit to Dr. Caro is now not forthcoming.
The two receptionists I dealt with were, sort of, two sides of the same coin: one was personable, efficient & present; the other one had an off-​putting, distracted manner. The best bit was when she coughed directly & at length into the telephone receiver after asking me a question. Spoiler alert: I had to repeat the answer.
After getting the usual who-​are-​you info. out of the way, I was told this: you’ll be asked for a urine sample, so come prepared! I took that to mean that there would be no water fountain in the office & I had better schlep my own water to the appointment-​which I did. Upon entering the office, I immediately saw a water cooler set up with cups for patients’ use & I thought to myself, duh, it’s a urologist’s office, dummy.
In addition to being told to come prepared, I was also told (in response to my direct question) that this office does indeed accept Blue Cross. My scheduled visit, not two days later, included the following information: as it’s the beginning of the year, you may or may not receive a bill for our services. We may or may not be in network (for Blue Cross users). Had I known that at the outset, I would have gone elsewhere. –not keen to potentially pay up to 300 bucks for a urine test/​urethra check.
The office space itself was tidy & welcoming. –magazines, background music, art on the walls, etc. The medical building is easy to find, located in downtown San Mateo. Dr. Caro’s office is located on the ground floor. Bike parking is ample.

Dr Caro was the doctor on call for my doctor. He was excellent. He listened to my concerns with knowledge and compassion and checked on some lab results and prescribed medication to address my issue. The last doctor on call was dismissive and had me buy an over the counter medication that did not help. I was so impressed that I may leave my urologist and see Caro
Thank you for you help tonight.
Deborah

Dr. Caro is wonderful! He speaks to me with respect and in terms that are on my level. He takes his time to speak with you and doesn’t talk down to you. I am confident that I am in good hands with dr. Caro and his staff

Dr. Caro saw my 90 + mother who was apprehensive about being examined. Dr. Caro has the most wonderful patient manner I’ve experienced in a doctor for ages. He is professional and personable. Funny, kind, knowledgeable and by the end of that my mother, without fear, was examined and felt cared for. And she was! A truly healing physician who understands it takes more than test results and medical knowledge (and he has all that too.) Highly recommend him.

I’m not disclosing what he did for me, but I took years getting around to it. His efforts have made me a better man. Now that I no longer need treatment, I will miss our time together and the humor and frankness with which he approaches issues. Of course, there are certain parts of any urological exams I will not miss. I’ve met way too many urologists over the years, and he is the best.

Dr. Caro is the lucky urologist who performed my vasectomy. He was very informative and answered all my questions in the consultation appointment. Then there’s a mandatory waiting period before the operation (to avoid buyer’s remorse?). The operation itself was brief and relatively painless. I only felt the needle for the first Novocaine shot, and I’ve felt worse shots at the dentist. The procedure lasted about 45 minutes, just the doctor and me, chatting and listening to music. This is way preferable to the woman’s equivalent operation, which involves an OR, anesthesiologist, serious recuperation, etc.
When I got home I applied ice packs (OK, frozen peas) as instructed and didn’t have any swelling and only minor pain. The scars immediately after the surgery looked pretty bad, and some bruising developed. I’m kind of glad it was a holiday the day after the procedure, but I was back to work (sitting at a computer) two days after. I felt OK, but took it easy and didn’t climb stairs for a few days. The bruising disappeared in a week and the scars took about three weeks to completely disappear. The stitches dissolved and didn’t require another visit to take out. Full, um, function returned in a week as the doctor estimated. Dr. Caro is friendly and professional, and obviously knows his stuff. I’d recommend him to anyone contemplating this procedure.