David Resneck-Sannes, MD

Woohoo! As good as it gets! He has been my doctor for many years and ushered me through a variety of hefty medical problems. I am thriving because of this man and feel ridiculously lucky to have him in my life. Yet the only way for YOU to know what everyone is typing about is to get an appointment to see for yourself. Thank you Dr. Resneck-​Sannes and thank you Unilocal for the opportunity to gush. xoj

I am 66 years old and have had many doctors in my lifetime. It is refreshing to know that there is a doctor that truly cares about his patients and is willing to continue to educate himself to be able to offer the latest technology to his patients. The combination of his practical approach with his experience and ongoing education makes him a perfect fit for anyone who would like a doctor that really cares. He takes the time to listen and how many doctors do that today. He is the best doctor I have ever had and feel safe trusting my entire family with him and his expertise. His staff is always friendly and helpful and I recommend Dr. Resneck-​Sannes to all of my friends and family.

Finally after 30 years I have met a doctor who provides undivided attention. Takes my illnesses seriously. Spends quality time listening and absorbing information. He leaves no stone unturned. He is intelligent and thoughtful. He thinks long and hard about all factors. I have never felt rushed in his presence. I am finally receiving the medications and care that I deserve. Dr. DRS is one of the good ones. Exceptional. So glad I found him.

You rarely see the ‘whole package’ in family medicine these days — but Dr. Resneck-​Sannes consistently provides a level of patient care that exceeds all expectations.
We recently moved to CA and I was in need of a new primary care doctor. After seeing his positive reviews, I decided to give Dr. R-​S a try.
At my first appointment, I immediately appreciated the office vibe — very personal with a small-​town feel. The office staff greets patients like old friends. Susie the receptionist is one of the nicest people you will meet. Plus, the office shares space with an alternative medicine practice that offers a HUGE menu of complimentary therapies (acupuncture, massage, nutrition, etc.) The wait was reasonable (less than 15 min), especially when you realize this is a doctor who actually listens! He wants to get to know his patients. He does not make you feel rushed or stupid for asking questions. He comes across as confident but not arrogant; and you can tell he really cares about the business of making people healthy. He provides his own cell phone number to call in emergencies. He is a living health testimony for his patients — here is a 70 year old man who looks like he is 50, who says he has no plans to retire any time this decade. He is an inspiration for healthy aging. His office has gone digital — with an online portal that I actually like. These qualities alone would have probably been enough to meet all my basic needs for a primary care physician.
When I experienced a serious medical problem, I was then able to see how gifted and unusual Dr. R-​S really is. I am so grateful to have him in my corner! Over numerous office visits in a short timeframe, he demonstrated a DEEP and CURRENT understanding across many specialties, including Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, and Neurology. He is «up» on the latest research, plus has decades of his own clinical observations. He doesn’t view the patient as a collection of body parts — but sees the integrated whole. This type of expertise, plus his clinical intuition and encouragement during the differential diagnosis process was truly invaluable.
This is a doctor who should be on the cover of Time magazine — he is a rare national treasure.

Best. Doctor. Ever. Prepare to wait — bring a book, your laptop, take a chill pill and don’t sweat it. He’s worth it. My whole family has been seeing dr Dave for 20 years. He is thoughtful and thinks outside the box. For example, I take my daughter to urgent care and they tell me she has pink eye and give me antibiotics. A week later I take her to dr Dave and he takes a swab, puts it under his microscope and says its allergies. It’s not brain surgery but he is not going to jump to the same old conclusions as the doc Ina box types. He is good at sports medicine, open to many alternative ideas but also keeps up on the current meds. He found ovarian cysts in my teenager. He has prescribed things for me that no one else would try and been a lifesaver. It’s a one man office and you wait because he spends so much time on you. And will call other doctors on your behalf. I am pretty impatient in general and this is the only place I will put up with it. Totally worth it for quality medical care.

I can’t commend Dr Resneck-​Sannes more highly. He is a consummate professional, extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to understand more than just the issues presented.

David did a good job as our daughter’s PCP. He was thorough and I thought he was well balanced in his approach to diet and vaccinations and always made things clear to us. I like that he has been around long enough to see trends come and go so he has some perspective on things that is hard to find. The office staff was always nice too.

We moved here from the midwest and a friend referred us to Dr. Resneck-​Sannes because of his integrative approach to health. I’d rate Dr. Sannes five stars all the way (the reason for four stars is below).
This was one of the best physician’s visits i have ever had. Dr. Resneck-​Sannes is a very mature, experienced physician with a huge history of family practice. He spent an hour talking with our family about our health concerns, lifestyle, parenting and our child’s behavior. He was great with our four year old who was demonstrating some allergies/​sensitivities. The Doc validated our concerns and showed us how to order simple blood work that would tell us how to minimize his allergies. We love that he embraces integrative health and was wonderful talking to us about vaccinations, medications and the like. We also love that he doesn’t over-​prescribe meds… and he’s been around the bend many times and knows his stuff. He also spent TIME with us… a lot of time, asking questions, listening and probing for information. You can tell he really loves people person and he is also very kind. We are happy to have found our new family doctor. A few months later, I had to call him when our son became ill. He called us back on a weekend late at night and was very kind and patient in our discussion of our son. We felt as if we were in good hands!
The only down-​side of our experience is that we had an *excruciatingly long wait* before for our visit — in excess of 90 minutes. This really stunk with a four year old — and incredibly uncomfortable waiting room seating… but they were backed up. This can happen. This is the ONLY reason I rated the experience 4 stars. I plan to schedule future visits in the morning going forward, and if I have to wait, he’s worth it.

I have the highest respect for Dr. Dave. He is kind, gentle physician with an inquiring mind he does not just give you a pill and send you out the door. He wants to help you get better and will work tirelessly even if other doctors have given up he will not.
He saved my life. I can never thank him enough for his tireless work on my behalf nor his advocacy for my care with my terrible insurance group PMG.
I appreciate his willingness to engage with a proactive patient who wants to participate in their care and his openness to alternative practices.
He is simply the finest doctor I have ever met.

He is the worst doctor i have ever met. His actions have been bordering mal practice. I would not refer him to my worst enemy. After multiple mistakes on medications and refusing to see me he has made my life a living hell. This man is malicious and unethical.

He’s amazing. After interviewing several pediatricians, I found his stance and support regarding my choice to no/​slowly vaccinate my third child to be the most similar to my own. I actually make a 20 minute drive to his office just because I have been so highly referred to him, and I am so impressed by his demeanor. I also respect that he questions me regarding my vaccination decision to make sure that I know the reasons I am making the choices that I have made and continue to make.
I feel like he is a father figure who is giving me the tried and true advice he would give to his own child. Further, he is out of network of my Kaiser insurance, and I happily pay out of pocket to see a pediatrician that supports my alternative views. He backs up my parenting style with research that has proven why breastfeeding is the best and only nutrition needed for baby’s first year.
He makes me feel confident as a parent, and he is encouraging and supportive of my own specific parenting style. I highly recommend him to other no/​slow vaxers who want support from a doctor who is well-​read and doesn’t believe all the hype regarding the ridiculous amount of vaccines that are recommended prior to age 2.
I wish I had known that pediatricians like this existed when I had my first two children, but I am thankful I have found him now.

I had a great experience with Dr Resneck. We had a short consultation the week before my Vasectomy. The procedure was less painful than a dentist visit for teeth cleaning!
I didn’t have any issues with the front desk as the other Unilocaler did, I only needed to call in two times but someone answered the phone right away both times.

We like the doctor and that is why we continue to use him, but the office staff leaves something to be desired. They need some help with their customer relations. 3 stars because of them, the doctor would get more. If I was rating just the staff, 1 star.
We like how the doctor uses a microscope to verify things while we’re there. Somehow reassuring. He also has a stack of well-​thumbed reference books which he always double checks with.
He has offered some «holistic» options in certain cases, and they have always worked. I think you have to state that you are open to these types of things first though.
Kids get to pick out a toy after.