I am afraid of doctors, so finding a pediatrician for my kids (elementary-school age and newborn) was an exceptionally daunting task. I could not be happier with the care they receive from Berkeley Pediatrics. Every staff member is an extremely competent, huge hearted person that goes above and beyond for their patients. Special shoutout to Dr. AnneMarie Franks, whose gentle humor and wealth of knowledge make her nothing short of a hero in my eyes. Every time one of my kids are sick, they are seen right away and shown a ton of compassion. I'm sure I come off as cold or rude at times due to my fears, and my family still receives nothing but respect and empathy in... read full review
September 2023
When my son was born we chose Berkeley pediatrics because it was walking distance from our house. Spent about a year there and usually had a very cold experience with the nurses. They made zero effort to be friendly with my baby turned toddler while taking the liberty to touch him and force him into the weighing table. It was always a difficult experience. Eventually I decided to leave because I felt pressure to night wean my 1 year old from our pediatrician and I didn’t want to. It was working for us and a dentist reassured us breastfeeding wasn’t the main cause of cavities, diet was. I found a new pediatrician who never pressured me while still making me feel informed... read full review
February 2023
I’ve been taking my kids to Dr. Franks for the past 9 years since the birth of my first child. She is very thorough, friendly and experienced. Not only she cares about my kids but also care about the whole family well being. My kids love her so much.
I am afraid of doctors, so finding a pediatrician for my kids (elementary-school age and newborn) was an exceptionally daunting task. I could not be happier with the care they receive from Berkeley Pediatrics. Every staff member is an extremely competent, huge hearted person that goes above and beyond for their patients. Special shoutout to Dr. AnneMarie Franks, whose gentle humor and wealth of knowledge make her nothing short of a hero in my eyes. Every time one of my kids are sick, they are seen right away and shown a ton of compassion. I'm sure I come off as cold or rude at times due to my fears, and my family still receives nothing but respect and empathy in... read full review
When my son was born we chose Berkeley pediatrics because it was walking distance from our house. Spent about a year there and usually had a very cold experience with the nurses. They made zero effort to be friendly with my baby turned toddler while taking the liberty to touch him and force him into the weighing table. It was always a difficult experience. Eventually I decided to leave because I felt pressure to night wean my 1 year old from our pediatrician and I didn’t want to. It was working for us and a dentist reassured us breastfeeding wasn’t the main cause of cavities, diet was. I found a new pediatrician who never pressured me while still making me feel informed... read full review
I’ve been taking my kids to Dr. Franks for the past 9 years since the birth of my first child. She is very thorough, friendly and experienced. Not only she cares about my kids but also care about the whole family well being. My kids love her so much.