Andrew J Ross, MD

Best doctor i’ve ever had. listens. doesn’t guess. follows up. takes his time. cares. a truly special doctor.

Dr. Andrew Ross is a truly wonderful M.D. He is ALWAYS courteous, NEVER condescending or impatient. He is thorough, thoughtful, wise, humane, and he is able to connect symptoms and follow whatever is going on with me in terms of my health to a correct diagnosis. He always takes the time to follow up until he is satisfied he has reached the right answer. When he has sent me to a specialist, I have always been impressed with the person and his or her practice. I trust Dr. Ross’s guidance implicitly; I have always followed his advice to the best of my ability about treatment; I will continue to do so. He is able to think deeply and widely about what his patients need, and follows through with diagnosis and treatment until he is satisfied you are up and running again, as it were. He is a genuinely good and caring person.
His office staff is efficient, kind, and enjoyable to deal with. Tamika’s pleasant greetings always put me at ease, and I am once again made glad to be a patient in this office.

My partner and I have been patients of Dr Ross for almost 20 years. He is the best Dr I have ever had (and I have had a lot of Doctors). My medical condition is complicated by diabetes and asthma as well as 3 cancer diagnoses. Dr. Ross was there for me through all the years. He sends me to specialists when needed and listens carefully to my concerns. He calls me with lab results if anything is out of whack and with other test results as well. He is kind and caring. I never feel rushed. He listens carefully to my concerns and makes sure I understand what he is telling me about treatment and options. Dr. Andy is a funny, funny man who is smart and compassionate. You can’t do better for a physician than Dr. Ross.

Dr. Andrew Ross is by far the best internist I have ever had. He has been my doctor and my wife’s and daughter’s doctor for almost nine years. The scope of his medical knowledge is extremely impressive. His diagnoses and treatments have always been spot on, as have all referrals he has given me and my family. Yes, he is witty and charming, but – far more importantly – he REALLY CARES about his patients. He was practicing «holistic medicine» before it became trendy. He is truly concerned about his patients’ mental and emotional well-​being, in addition to their physical well-​being. In sum, he is a wonderful human being as well as being a consummate professional. And his staff members have consistently been helpful, kind, and professional towards my wife, my daughter, and me.

I left 3 messages within a week. Never got a call back. This doctor came highly recommended by another patient. Too bad the office staff could not take the time to call me back. I actually went to the office in person to make an appointment and was told the doctor was not taking new patients. Could you have at least had the courtesy to return one of my 3 phone calls and let me know that? Rude and incompetent. Sad that this is the only impression I have.

After 7 years being a patient of Dr. Ross I have made room for an opening .
I was struck down with ovarian cancer stage 4 developed under his care due to sloppiness and sheer oversight of Dr. Ross, whom I entrusted my health.
I would seriously consider committing myself to him unless you want to experience a 50-​something year old physician whose casual and confident manner is a cover for extreme negligence! In fact, more patients should consider leaving him for fear serious medical issue are overlooked and leave the patient in crisis, as is was happened to me.
There is no history of cancer in my family. My background is one of vitality, daily exercise –hiking and 5 days a week swimming, happiness, superb nutrition, family and professional fulfillment.

Mid 2013, I visited his associate Dr. DeMott (Dr. Ross was on vacation), complaining of an uncomfortable bloating and larger belly than normal. She suggested a pap smear… !
Dr Moitt knew I was very concerned and I would have thought Dr. Ross would follow up on me; however, no action was taken on his part. Dr. Ross missed the opportunity to refer me at least at that time to a gynecologist. My cancer might have been discovered earlier and spreading would have been avoided.

November 2013 I visited Dr. Ross again, complaining of swelling and bloating in my abdomen. His comment: –I am a the picture of health, that my blood tests were «wonderful» and that at my age I might be lactose intolerant, and I should return in 8 days after avoiding milk, yogurt, cheese, etc. At the follow-​up visit with no sign of improvement, he looked at me with a charming smile, and re-​affirmed me that I am healthy. At that point I felt something terrible happening in me. Giving birth to four sons 45 years ago, I prided myself in always being slim. My condition was very alarming to me. After waiting one hour seeing him for a follow-​up visit, –talking without resolution. I am not hypochondriac, however, at that time demanded an ultra-​sound.
The result came quickly –sure enough a large mass was detected. He immediately referred me to a surgeon and I have never heard from Dr. Ross since. I’m sure he was very shocked by overseeing something that was clearly life threatening.
An 8 lb. malignant tumor was removed. I’ve endured 7 rounds of chemotherapy with more to come. Now, I do not want to be silent and I have to speak up.
My oncologist marvels my strength and health while I am recovering from a massive surgery. Each visit she called me her A+ patient. I attribute this to her attentiveness, and my healthy life style. My family and I especially wonder in sadness if my cancer would have developed to Stage 4, if Dr. Ross had taken my first complains seriously.
In Dr. Ross’ you will find a funny and nice doctor. However, prepare yourself, —study medicine– and question his judgment about anything related to your personal health. I found his lack of professional expertise and sincerity is largely compensated by charm, jokes and funniness.
Ursula F.

I have been a patient of Dr. Ross for approximately 18 years — just after he started his practice in the Eat Bay. He is an exceptional doctor and I trust him with my life as well as my husband’s and my kid’s (when they turned 18 he accepted them into his practice and they love him too). I have a great rapport with him which I value almost as much as his excellence as a physician. He is an Internist, the most important of my doctors, and he is a highly skilled practitioner. He has always referred me to excellent doctors in their fields when I need a specialist.
Dr. Ross is funny, kind, warm and very serious about his responsibilities as my primary care physician. He really cares about his patients and I wonder, sometimes, if he can leave the office behind when he goes home because he is so dedicated to his patients.

Dr. Andrew Ross is a great doctor and has been my family’s doctor for 15+ years. However, his office staff needs some improvement. You can never reach a live person and instead get sent to a message that sounds like you will be lucky to get a appointment in the near future. So sorry to complain but the office staff is the first impression one has.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Ross’ since 1997 as has been my late father. He has a great bedside manner and is caring, attentive, and knowledgable with a great sense of humor. He explains things well, gives you plenty of options, and the reasons behind them. He’s great about who he refers you to if you need a specialist and the reason behind it. He always sees me if I have my asthma issues. His office staff is equally nice, professional, helpful and funny, too. He’s excellent about reminding you to get necessary shots and reminding you to follow up on necessary procedures to maintain good health. I always heed his wise advice.

Dr. Andy is the best. He’s one of the few doctors left who actually cares about what he’s doing for you and about who he refers you to if you need a specialist. If Bedside Manor was a sport, he would have a gold medal! Love you Dr. Andy!

My husband and I have been patients since 1998. One of us has manageable but chronic illnesses and the other just typical. Very smart… really knows and keeps up on his stuff, very nice, office staff are incredibly helpful, funny and nice. He always spends the time you need for the appointment, makes calls every day and is not afraid to refer out when you need to good doctors I can not recommend him more highly.

Dr. Ross is the absolute best! He is extremely knowledgable, caring and attentive. He gives each of his patients his full attention; he is efficient and has a world class bedside manner. He also is a master sleuth; if there is something wrong, but not obvious, he investigates every possibility until he solves the puzzle. Those of us who rare his patients are indeed lucky.
Jan Gunn

I. Have been a patient of dr. Ross since he started practicing in Berkeley and without any reservation he simply is the best there is.

5 stars for Andrew Ross, he is incredibly knowledgeable and polite and definitely cares. Sometimes there’s a bit of a wait, but it’s only because he’s extremely thorough when talking to patients especially when they have a serious issue.

Dr Andy Ross is the best doc ever. Smart, very attentive, incisive, strong knowledge and experience. Great informal manner … I actually look forward to bein sick so I can go see him! Greatest doc and a very good man. They very best.

Dr. Andy (Ross) is my favorite MD I have ever had. He is a great listener, and amazing teacher, advocate, and as a fellow physician — role model. I couldn’t be happier to have found him and highly recommend his care.

Dr. Ross ROCKS!
I finally found a doctor who listens, trusts on my report –don’t you hate when you tell your doctor how you’re feeling and they shake their head like you are making it up and it is not possible you are feeling that!!!- and CARES!
I went to my physical after years of not having insurance and not having any real health care, he ordered extensive blood work — with a copy sent to me for my own records! — and after listening to me and how I’ve been the last years he ordered an ultrasound to make sure we were no missing anything.
His secretary called me soon after that to let me know everything was OK with my blood work and he personally took the time to call when the ultrasound results arrived so I wouldn’t be worried wondering how they came… wow!
I locked out picking my doctor! =)

I was lucky enough to start seeing Dr. Ross 15 years ago – back when he had a new practice and was open to new patients.
His office staff has come a long way. There were definitely operational glitches back in the day, but Dr. Ross himself has always been an absolutely terrific doctor, so my husband and I even choose our health insurance based on whether or not Dr. Ross is covered in the plan.
Really glad to have found him!

Dr. Ross is a great doctor; he cured my friend’s brother’s cancer (my friend’s brother had been complaining to his Kaiser doctors about «painful itchiness» all over his body. The Kaiser doctors suggested he change his soap/​laundry detergent, etc…, to no avail). Finally he switched to Dr. Ross. On his first visit, Dr. Ross gave him a physical exam, found a lump in his chest, and ordered X-​Rays. Now, 10 years later, my friend’s brother is cancer-​free.
He’s the best doctor I know.

Andy is rock solid. Great MD. I have been seeing Andy for some time now and can’t imagine another doc. He is not bullet proof who is, however, I know he always has my best interest at heart. Anyone who questions Andy’s being a MD should find another doctor who works best for them