Dr. Natalie Karishev, MD
Family Physician
3021 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
At a glance
4.68 stars (179 reviews)
94% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 20 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Natalie Karishev, MD
Affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
4.68
179 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
4.5
Recent reviews
Dr. Karishev is no-nonsense and direct. She was very efficient and I thought she was friendly too, though I could imagine other people not liking her bedside manner as much. But I definitely appreciated how effective she was at getting through the appointment in a way that didn't feel rushed to me. And my appointment started almost exactly on time, which I've come to NEVER expect from doctors, so that made me happy!
July 26, 2016Initials hidden
It was a very pleasant experience. Dr. Karishev is very caring specialist. She took my lifestyle into account when she shared her professional opinion of how to improve my well-being. I am glad zocdoc suggested her.
June 23, 2016Ivan G.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute urinary tract infection
High cholesterol
Chronic diabetes
Lower back pain
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Upper respiratory Infection (URI)
Acute urinary tract infection
High cholesterol
Chronic diabetes
Lower back pain
More about Dr. Natalie Karishev, MD
Dr. Karishev was born in the Ukraine and was trained in Russia with a focus on primary care internal medicine. She worked as the district physician in Arkhangelsk, Russia for more than 12 years, with primary responsibility for the outpatient, inpatient, and public health needs of the community. Upon moving to the US in 1996, she first gained employment as a software engineer in different companies in Bay Area, but has since then returned to clinical medicine by passing all certification exams. Her volunteer work included research coordination in Stanford University Lymphedema clinic. She had her three year residency training at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine residency, Maine, and after successful graduation in 2009 came back to San Francisco. After the residency she worked at Novato Care Center as a family physician, and also in urgent care clinics of Marin County.
She is married, has two adult children, and takes care of her elderly father.
Her hobbies include hiking, traveling, reading.
Family medicine for her is the opportunity to encounter wide spectrum of health problems, to manage health conditions of several generations of patients, to be universal specialist, to provide of continuity of care. She enjoys listening the patients' stories. She helps patients to understand importance of prevention of diseases, and she strongly believes that team work of physician, patient, and family is the way of successful medicine.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Northern State Medical University, Doctor of Medicine
MaineGeneral Health, Dartmouth College, Residency in Family Medicine
Practice
Natalie Karishev, MD
Affiliation
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians
Background
Languages spoken
English
Russian
Ukrainian
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1891800124
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.68
Wait time
4.55
Bedside manner
4.63
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179 reviews
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We had a very pleasant experience. My daughter felt comfortable with the doctor. I will certainly recommend Dr. Karishev.
March 18, 2011Yuliya V.Verified patient
Dr.Natalie was very easy to speak with. She gave me good information and made me feel at ease. Happy to have found her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great physician. Very friendly, efficient, and honest. Wife and I were both very happy with our annual checkup.
June 20, 2013Initials hidden
She's very professional and attentive. I highly recommend her. Also, the receptionist is always VERY nice.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My visit went very well, as usual. I would be surprised if it were otherwise with Dr. Karishev.
January 17, 2013Simona M.Verified patient
Dr. Karishev is kind, patient, and thorough. She makes me feel respected and well cared for.
July 16, 2015Sandra S.Verified patient
Excellent, showed care for my health. My wife was happy. We will both utilize her services.
July 7, 2012Lee H.Verified patient
Thorough, informed, well-reasoned, professional, charming, and funny. I found my new doctor.
October 14, 2014Christina W.Verified patient
Excellent experience...Professional, efficient and kind. I highly recommend Dr. Karischev.
October 11, 2011Jessica D.Verified patient
Dr. Karishev really listens and takes time with you. Plus she laughs at your jokes. :-)
September 12, 2014Initials hidden
She is now my primary doctor. We had a good visit and she was on top of everything.
July 28, 2013Rana Lee B.Verified patient
I didn't feel rushed. She answered any questions that I had and was very thorough.
December 3, 2011Initials hidden
Had appointment today and the doctor was very timely, hospitable, and helpful!
April 4, 2011Initials hidden
I was impressed by her professional friendly manner and her thorough approach.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Overall pretty good! Did all the standard procedures and chatted for a bit.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Caring and knowledgeable.
I would recommend her to other patients.
December 8, 2012Emily H.Verified patient
She cares. Competent but not pushy. Good experience. Recommended.
December 9, 2011Robin R.Verified patient
Dr Karishev is responsive to questions and easy to work with.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Karishev was incredibly smart and also kind. Great doctor.
July 29, 2014Initials hidden
She is a warm and caring person who listens to my concerns.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
great experience. the doctor listens and is personable.
April 10, 2011Julia K.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable doctor and a very pleasant person.
January 15, 2015Tatiana O.Verified patient
She was patient and thoughtful. Great bedside manner!
March 19, 2012Anissa B.Verified patient
She goes the extra mile to make sure you're healthy.
More than 1 year agoFarah A.Verified patient
Dr Karishev was very professional and thorough.
September 20, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Karishev is no-nonsense and direct. She was very efficient and I thought she was friendly too, though I could imagine other people not liking her bedside manner as much. But I definitely appreciated how effective she was at getting through the appointment in a way that didn't feel rushed to me. And my appointment started almost exactly on time, which I've come to NEVER expect from doctors, so that made me happy!
July 26, 2016Initials hidden
Very helpful and professional
July 29, 2016David H.Verified patient
It was a very pleasant experience. Dr. Karishev is very caring specialist. She took my lifestyle into account when she shared her professional opinion of how to improve my well-being. I am glad zocdoc suggested her.
June 23, 2016Ivan G.Verified patient
Pleasant. Addressed all of my concerns.
February 20, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Karishev left me multiple voice mail messages alerting me to alarming test results that did not end up being true. This was an extremely scarring experience I would not recommend going back to this doctor.
February 16, 2016Emily S.Verified patient
Visit was primarily to determine if I would retain Dr. Karishev as an alternative to my current family practitioner, who is closing her practice. I was suitably impressed and will call on Dr. Karishev in the future.
January 26, 2016J. Geoffrey C.Verified patient
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December 1, 2015Margaret O.Verified patient
Maybe I was there on an off day this year, but I felt like I was having a hard time being heard at this appointment. I kept having to repeat myself but with little acknowledgement of what I was saying. I found this very surprising and unlike my previous experience.
Additionally I noticed I was being told things about my health without any actual questions about me or my lifestyle being asked first.
This was a strange visit.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Karishev was very thorough and respectful. She took the time to address all of my concerns, and she helped me feel that I was in good hands.
September 17, 2015Renee S.Verified patient
I am a 21 year female from New York, i moved here a year ago and had been through somewhere around 4 doctors in the bay area since, i like to be well informed and i am extremely involved in my health and what medications i am on.. I have ADD, severe anxiety and some other health issues.. I understand these issues and have spent years researching them so i need a doctor that will listen to me and trust my word, i have found it extremely hard to find a doctor that did not seem overwhelmed by me as a patient. I felt so comfortable with Dr. Karishev, there was not a moment that i felt judged and i did not find her to be the least bit uncomfortable with all that i had to say yet she also would correct me if i was wrong.. She js absolutely amazing and i am so happy i found her, she was so warm and so informative!
September 9, 2015Nicole M.Verified patient
The appointment was a bit rushed at the end. I wanted to bring up another issue but I decided to put it off until the next appointment.
September 2, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Karishev is very thorough. She listens, but doesn't waste time getting to the important issues. I respect her expertise.
August 13, 2015Susan M.Verified patient
I was very nervous for my first appointment. By the end, I felt comfortable and at ease. Dr. Karishev was nice and friendly. I felt like she listened and made sure all the bases were covered during my visit. She answered my questions and was through in her explanations. I felt very well cared for by her and I am happy that I found her.
More than 1 year agoAndrea R.Verified patient
Overall, the visit was pleasant though I had to wait about 20 minutes to be seen. I had a few things I wanted to talk about but there wasn't time for everything, which was somewhat disappointing. I will have to make another visit to discuss the rest of my concerns with Dr K.
August 10, 2015Initials hidden
This visit was comical. I'm 45 years old. The Doctor told me that I had shrunk 2.5 inches and that I'm obese (even though I wear a loose six 6). She was incorrectly coverting the metric system! She ordered tests but I never heard back from anyone....It was so terrible I posted it on face book as a joke.
May 26, 2015Initials hidden
She was wonderful! I liked that the office is set up in a residential neighborhood in what looks like an old house that they converted to a doctor office. It made the visit feel comfortable like I was in a home, not a sterile white lab. Everything was clean and cozy, and Dr. Karishev herself is a warm person. She was very honest when speaking with me, and it reminded me of the way a caring mother would speak. I liked her right away, and was comfortable asking her questions knowing I would get a good, direct answer.
May 1, 2015Initials hidden
It was helpful.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Karishev herself was great. She was very kind and patient, but also efficient. She made lots of jokes to put me at ease, but also conveyed all the information I needed to understand my health. She was willing to sit with me and answer any questions I had, and explain a lot of contingencies.
But I also want to majorly shout out her PA, Sarah, who was incredibly warm and helpful. She put me at ease right away and even if I hadn't liked Dr. Karishev, I think I'd go back to this office just for Sarah!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Karishev was very personable, attentive to details of my symptoms and persistent with followup questions for points of concern, not letting me gloss over anything. Her advice was clear and candid, with context and followup information.
January 21, 2015Initials hidden
Despite being rushed (not a huge deal, I come from a Kaiser background so I'm used to feeling rushed in a Dr. visit) she was very thorough and blunt without being condescending. She also offered to refer me to a specialist if I wanted to spend the money and time, but advised me to the best of her knowledge. I LOVE it when a Dr. tells you with confidence what they know and what they dont. I have had so many bad experiences with Dr.s who insist they know all there is to know about what is or is not wrong, only to find out later they had missed the mark completely. Dr. Karishev is thorough, well informed, and honest. I'm keeping her as my GP unless my coverage changes.
October 20, 2014Natalie B.Verified patient
Dr. Karishev was professional, thorough, and kind. She took the time to listen to all my concerns and answered all my questions. The office staff were also extremely friendly and helpful.
August 1, 2014Sandra S.Verified patient
Efficient and kind.
July 10, 2014Cinthia V.Verified patient
She was very nice. And I got all I wanted.
June 12, 2014Initials hidden
Pleasant.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Karishev has been attentive and caring to my elderly parents during their initial visit with the Dr. She appears to have a plan on how to move forward and we left satisfied that they are in good hands.
September 18, 2014Initials hidden
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Which hospital is Dr. Natalie Karishev affiliated with?
Dr. Natalie Karishev is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus.
What practice does Dr. Natalie Karishev work with?
Dr. Natalie Karishev works with Natalie Karishev, MD.
Where is Dr. Natalie Karishev's office located?
Dr. Natalie Karishev's office is located at 3021 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA 94705.
Which board certifications does Dr. Natalie Karishev have?
Dr. Natalie Karishev is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Natalie Karishev?
Dr. Natalie Karishev frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Arthritis, Illness, and Pediatric Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Natalie Karishev on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Natalie Karishev speak?
Dr. Natalie Karishev speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
How do patients rate Dr. Natalie Karishev in reviews?
179 patients have reviewed Dr. Natalie Karishev. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.68/5. They have a 4.63/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.55/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.