Ross E DeHovitz, M.D. 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301

"Could not agree more with the terrific reviews of this wonderful doctor. Dr. DeHovitz is competent, thoughtful, patient, thorough and takes time to develop a relationship with the parent and his child patient. He cared for the health of my son from birth through age 19 -- could not have imagined a better physician. Truly top notch in all aspects."

"My children long ago outgrew their pediatrician, but I have been intending for years to write a glowing review of Dr. Dehovitz. When I think back on our years of seeing him, mostly for routine childhood ailments and check-ups, I actually have fond memories. His competence as a pediatrician goes without question, of course, but beyond that what stands out in my mind is his warmth and gentleness and, perhaps especially, the fact that he was a good listener. As a mother of young children, I naturally had impressions, opinions, and questions about what was going on with them, whether they were sick or well or just going through a phase. Dr. Dehovitz never, ever appeared disinterested or impatient with what I wanted to tell him or ask him about what was up with the kids. In fact, he seemed to consider my input important and useful to him in understanding what they needed. He was always reassuring, never dismissive, and clearly competent in every way. When my daughter got stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction, the office swung into action immediately and all was well. When I told him a certain antibiotic had not seemed to work for my son, he did not dismiss me as ignorant or butting into his field of expertise (as other doctors occasionally do) but considered this useful information in deciding what to prescribe. In sum -- he is a great doctor and a wonderful person. He also by the way back then had a great nurse named Barbara who was a huge asset to his practice, also a lovely ,warm and competent person. I don't know if she is still at the PAMF. Sally Schuman (Mrs. Kiritz)"