Dr. Bhandari has received hundreds of reviews with an average rating of 4.99 out of 5 stars.
“I've been seeing Dr. Bhandari since 2019 when I had a huge health flare-up and was diagnosed by multiple neurologists with a life-altering disease that would need serious chemotherapy treatments for the rest of my life and, according to them, probably disable me and cause significant physical and cognitive decline, which I was already in fact experiencing. It was surreal and terrifying, and left me flailing and without any real support from what, until then, I thought was excellent insurance with a major provider. Following complications of my western treatment including toxicity from a medication, I found myself desperate and running out of hope, as if life as I had known it was over. And truly, it was, because I am not the same — but that's a good thing! Dr. Bhandari saved my life with her kind, gentle, intuitive and scientific understanding of my body and the deep socio-emotional causes of the inflammation causing my autoimmune, chronic pain, anxiety, and general suffering. She taught me how I can eat medicinally, live simply, think less obsessively, and realize my own potential to heal myself. 5 years later, I feel like she and I are finally beginning to treat the root cause of all the other symptoms I've lived with on and off as long as I can remember. It has taken me this long to really believe and pay attention to her on a deeper level, and in the meantime I have experienced other more serious repercussions of not treating the underlying problem. In my experience, nothing she has ever told me has been wrong and the things I laughed off or wanted to ignore at first have proven to be so profoundly true that I can't really comprehend how she knew them when all my other doctors seemed flummoxed. I can't really put my gratitude into words, to be honest. I feel seen, safe, appreciated, and most importantly, like I am going to be ok, in a way that I don't think I have ever truly felt in my entire life.”
August 2024
Caitlin R.
5/5 STAR RATING
“Best experience I have had with a doctor in the USA. Dr Bhandari is thorough, highly informative, gentle and calm. I felt a huge relief to know I had found a doctor who will truly work with me to get to the bottom of any health issue.”
April 2024
Kate F.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari has assembled a really strong group of healers from differing medical areas, and she herself gave me supplements to help me with gut damage caused by radiation from prior cancer treatment. Dr. Bhandari clearly is a caring and compassionate doctor and I recommend her highly.”
March 2022
David C.
5/5 STAR RATING
“Dr Payal Bhandari is a caring doctor, a passionate scientist, a wise woman and a kind and compassionate human being. She is incredibly observant and perceptive. She wants to help and she can do it. Because she has the wisdom, the knowledge and the open heart. What is more, she encourages her patient to take responsibility over their health. I left her first consultation thinking: Only I can cure myself. It’s been a month since my first visit, I am still feeling ecstatic like on the day of my consultation with doctor Bhandari. Inspired and supported. My relationship to the pain changed, I have no fear. I feel happy and grateful for the food I am eating. Eating simply, like a bowl of steamed broccoli with salt and pepper or millet porridge with coconut butter, is a joy and relief. Drinking enough water is restoring my cells. Dr Bhandari knows from the first minutes with you what your body and soul are missing and she generously shares her insight and knowledge.”
December 2021
Sveta K.
5/5 STAR RATING
“I had been feeling unwell and out of touch with my body for months and had seen multiple internists. But when I found and met Dr. Bhandari, I immediately felt relieved. She really understood where my pain came from and provided substantial recommendations and advice. I'm still in the process of healing, but I've never felt better and more hopeful.”
December 2021
Tia A.
5/5 STAR RATING
“Dr. Bhandari Is kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic doctor. Highly recommend!”
November 2020
Jim L.
5/5 STAR RATING
“It’s only been two weeks since my first appointment with Dr. Bhandari and I‘m feeling so much better. In fact, the turnaround happened after one week. I have been battling these issues for years, seen several doctors, and Dr. Bhandari zeroed right in on the problem by listening to my symptoms, studying my bloodwork and examination. She recommended easy to follow dietary changes and prescribed medical grade supplements which have been transformative. I am so grateful to have found her.”
October 2020
Linda M.
5/5 Star Rating
“Very personal and in depth. The takeaway actions were clear.”
October 2020
Emily B.
5/5 Star Rating
“I have been a patient of Dr. Bhandari for 3 years. She has really helped me improve my health, as well as treating me with compassion. I am so grateful to her and am totally confident in her care and guidance.”
September 2020
Alexandra C.
5/5 Star Rating
“I have had one visit with Dr. Bhandari and was very impressed and satisfied with her holistic approach to my health and healing!”
June 2020
Zuby P.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari and the others in the office are genuine, kind, honest and inspirational. Anyone involved in any mysterious disease knows the challenges everyone faces. To have a Dr., including the rest of the medical team, genuinely care about their patients….it is Priceless. They go above and beyond to make any situation better, no matter what. They make time for everyone, always. Everyone’s situation is different and they treat everyone according to their specific needs and that’s the way it should be. They actually address your situation and it is priceless to be able to live a “normal life”. Thank you Dr. Bhandari.”
June 2020
Lea P.
5/5 Star Rating
“My Thermography appointment was great. The technician was very nice, she answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable. I was also impressed to read such a detailed report a couple weeks later. Dr. Bhandari did an amazing job at explaining it to me and she suggested different avenues to explore to address my problems. I am grateful that Dr. Bhandari is there to follow up on the results and to offer sustainable solutions.”
March 2020
Dominique M.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari was incredibly compassionate, thorough, curious and knowledgeable. She saw things in my previous lab tests that my previous MD did not mention that needed to be addressed. The labs she ordered were the most thorough I've ever done with respect to my medical diagnosis. Her personalized plan, ease of scheduling, paying and monthly membership model for more consistent treatment are innovative and made my appointment very easy.
Dr. Bhandari has a very intuitive way of tuning into what is happening to the person beyond the physical. She really strives and incorporates all facets of a person's life into her treatment plan and care.”
January 2020
Kari B.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari is one of the most trusted advisors in my life. Her approach to health is anchored in addressing the whole person and all of the factors that are at play. If you’ve been frustrated with medical doctors and wish there were someone who could bridge the gap between the different things that affect health - from stress to diet to emotions, environment and the relationships and thoughts we hold, Dr. Bhandari is that type of advisor. She is smart as hell, well read and I trust and respect her insights and opinions. She continually lifts me up and helps me help myself to be more vibrant, healthy and self-empowered. I recommend her most highly.”
January 2020
Laura K.
5/5 Star Rating
“Great experience.”
September 2019
Amit T.
5/5 Star Rating
“I always feel like I have some control of my health after meeting with Dr Bhandari- it is liberating! I am hopeful that my health will be on the mends. I like her simplistic approach to all.”
September 2019
Janen K.
5/5 Star Rating
“I feel better now and it's Doctor Payal Bhandari's advice.”
July 2019
Rachna B.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari was direct, thorough, and educational in our visit. Afterwards, I felt more informed on how to act in order to heal and maintain a healthier lifestyle.”
May 2019
Tim B.
5/5 Star Rating
“I have multiple health issues and I don't even know where to begin or how to put everything together. Once I explained everything to Dr. Bhandari, she knew exactly what's going on with me and put everything into perspective for me in an easy to understand way with a holistic treatment plan (which I prefer). The whole time I'm talking to her, she never looked at the clock or rushed me. Dr. Bhandari is really kind, knowledgeable and professional. I feel supported and feel much better after talking to her. It’s very hard in today’s society to find a MD who is willing to take the time to listen to patients and fully diagnose all the symptoms that patients experience.”
July 2018
Kae A.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari is a compassionate, thoughtful and well-experienced doctor that takes the time to hear your concerns in full. She then crafts an actionable plan to help you attain better health. For me, that plan has been invaluable. It does take time and patience, esp to adopt certain diet and lifestyle changes. However, I am starting to feel much better (and have better thyroid labs as well). While I am slow to trust, Dr Bhandari has fully gained mine. I highly recommend her.”
January 2018
Katy W.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr.Bhandari really takes her time to go over lab results and when making lifestyle changes or new recommendations for a better health. Very thorough, informative and comprehensive visit. Dr Bhandari does her outmost to explain things in order to get the best possible results from her care. I so appreciate being listened to and always welcome her suggestions.”
November 2017
Anita B.
5/5 Star Rating
“I recently met with Dr. Bhandari and am already feeling better with the tools, supplements, and tips she gave me. I left her office feeling confident that she is a kind, caring, and incredibly knowledgable physician holding my health and well being as a priority.”
October 2017
Leslie S.
5/5 Star Rating
“Very informative and eye opening with respect to a nontraditional approach to healing.”
October 2017
John L.
5/5 Star Rating
“Thank you for hearing my needs so clearly, and for communicating the how and why of next steps in a digestible way. I finally feel like I'm headed in the right direction!”
September 2017
Emily F.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari helped bring clarity to a long standing illness I've had and gave me a program towards recovery. I am looking forward to continuing to work with her.”
August 2017
Sivan R.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr Bhandari provides the ideal doctor's visit experience: She's on time and well-prepared to discuss your health concerns. You don't have to spend time bringing her up to speed on test results because she's already reviewed them, and made notes to discuss with you. It's a pleasure to be her patient!”
June 2017
Teri H.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari helped me discover the underlying causes of my symptoms and took the time to explain everything in detail and also answer lots of questions. She laid out a simple plan for addressing the causes with dietary changes without prescribing expensive medication.”
July 2017
Harshy W.
5/5 Star Rating
“Helpful for difficult-to-treat issue. I have gotten new perspective from my interactions and feel hopeful that I will recover.”
June 2017
Karen S.
5/5 Star Rating
“I am so pleased with Dr. Bhandari. She really takes the time to evaluate my health, always patient with all my questions (and answers them all) and seems to truly care about helping me. I HIGHLY recommend her!!!”
May 2017
Courtney C.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Payal is a fantastic doctor. She was extremely thorough and diligent when it came to evaluating my health as a whole. Dr. Payal thoroughly answered all of my questions and truly listened to my concerns. I am truly grateful to have found Dr. Payal. I highly recommend her without reservation.”
May 2017
Aisling C.
5/5 Star Rating
“Today I met Dr. Bhandari first time and I am very pleased with my experience. She made me feel that I was in safe hands. I liked her integrative approach to my problems and I was completely blown away by how helpful and kind she was with me. I am truly grateful to have found her.”
May 2017
Rusiko A.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari came highly recommended as a physician who takes an individualized approach in a non-traditional manner. I can attest that Dr. Bhandari truly looks at her patients as a whole and spends time getting to the root cause of what is going on vs just providing symptom management (aka bandaid approach). She is truly unique in her care, from her gentle manner, her thorough assessment, and making sure you have the tools you need to heal yourself. She empowers her patients by providing them with knowledge and education (she is incredibly knowledgeable!!), placing them in the drivers seat of their own health while managing alongside with ongoing assessment and support. I feel so fortunate to have found a doctor that can manage all of my healthcare needs and does so with such an incredible, unique and scientific approach. I felt comfortable sharing my concerns and confident that she "heard" those concerns and is helping me do something about them... My only regret is not going to see her sooner.”
April 2017
Taylor B.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari is a wonderful, thoughtful and patient doctor. I would definitely recommend this practice.”
April 2017
Brenda W.
5/5 Star Rating
“I had my initial visit with Dr. Bhandari today and I walked away satisfied that all my concerns were addressed and optimistic that my body will begin to heal in a short period of time. Her exam and instructions were very thorough. I was surprised that she even provided my with a couple of recipes that will work with my lifestyle. I look forward to working with her.”
April 2017
Gayle C.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari is very open, friendly and seems to hear what you are saying. I left with a feeling of confidence in her and an looking forward to seeing what changes there will be in my life.”
April 2017
Gaye R.
5/5 Star Rating
“It's been a week since my first meeting with Dr. Bhandari and I do feel better. I'm interested in optimizing my health and she recommended a month long reset following a vegan diet. It's been easier that I imagined and gives me hope that I could lose the few extra pounds I've been unable to shed. The best discovery is the green smoothie Dr. Bhandari recommended -- it satisfies me so completely with all the healthy fats and fiber that I no longer crave sweets which has been a lifelong problem for me. I also appreciate the informative health related emails she sends. I'm very impressed so far and look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Bhandari.”
March 2017
Juliet W.
5/5 Star Rating
“Early days but everything Dr Bhandari explained to me makes complete sense and I'm hoping to improve my health and fitness and lose weight with Dr Bhandari’s help and support.”
March 2017
Elizabeth C.
5/5 Star Rating
“My appointment with Dr. Bhandari was excellent - she was friendly and outgoing, and she did a great job of personalizing her care and recommendations for me.”
March 2017
Ross C.
5/5 Star Rating
“It was great. I felt heard and understood. I appreciated that there was clear action items at the end of the session. I also like that the action items aren't too much and ones I can handle.”
February 2017
Nathalie M.
5/5 Star Rating
“I had been suffering from GERD for several years and was taking strong medications (Proton Pump Inhibitors). Those medicines have potentially harmful side effects and they did not even cure the problem. Dr. Bhandari was able to get me off those medicines. She goes to the root cause of the illness to treat it effectively. She has vast knowledge of both Western and Eastern systems of medicine and has a wholistic, integrative approach that seems to be the ideal combination because each system has something that the other does not have to offer. Another of her notable qualities is that I have never seen her rushed. She is a great and patient listener -- a very important quality and qualification in a physician. A week ago, I went back to her for help with getting rid of a skin problem that two dermatologists have not been able to cure in the past six months.”
February 2017
Abdul J.
5/5 Star Rating
“I appreciated her thorough way of listening and making sure I would get all my questions answered. I also like a lot that she works with me on restoring balance and strength in my body through natural ways like lifestyle and diet changes and gentle ways to detoxify the body. Dr. Bhandari listened attentively to all my concerns and questions, and I felt very well cared for.”
February 2017
Ulrike N.
5/5 Star Rating
“Very caring, integrated functional medicine approach.”
February 2017
Jan B.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr Bhandari is an attentive, caring, and diligent professional healer. Her personable and holistic approach in diagnosing and coming up with a customized treatment plan is like no other. Additionally, she always goes over and above to get you well and keep you well. Her responsiveness to any inquiries or worries, and professionalism in patient service is first rate. I cannot recommend her enough!”
January 2017
Gracie W.
5/5 Star Rating
“I've been seeing Dr. Bhandari for 5 years now, and she has been wonderful every visit. She truly cares about your well being, takes the time to understand and listens to what you have to say. For every visit at her office, Dr. Bhandari educates you on what is happening, why it is happening, what steps and measures you can take to care of it, and methods to prevent the problem from occurring again. I will recommend Dr. Bhandari to anyone who wants a doctor to care, who understands, and loves what they do.”
October 2016
Sam L.
5/5 Star Rating
“First of all, Dr. Bhandari has the nicest and friendliest personalities out of all the MD's I've seen so far which allows someone such as myself, somewhat shy and sensitive, to feel comfortable to open up and be more honest talking about myself and my concerns. Second, her approach to explaining her recommendations are quite thorough and detailed and yet explained with such simplicity that it was easy to understand. Finally, the combination of her personality and her approach in helping me really gave me a solid reason for changing my present unhealthy habits to become a happier and healthier human being! She's wonderful!!”
October 2016
Mayumi T.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari was extremely easy to talk to and made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Bhandari spent a lot of time explaining things to me in a way that made sense to me and also made me feel like she is really invested in my health and well being. Her recommendations for improvement were so thoroughly detailed that I left the office feeling optimistic about living a pain free life after dealing with chronic discomfort for many years.”
September 2016
Ashley F.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari is amazing. After seeing multiple specialists (simultaneously) for various ailments, and being prescribed over a dozen pills a day, Dr. Bhandari was a welcome relief. Her approach of understanding my lifestyle/routine, and suggesting a treatment plan on fixing the problem (using both Eastern and Western medicines), rather than over-medicating was a true blessing. I feel I have received a new boost of energy and hope thanks to her prescribed regimen of lifestyle changes and herbs. Highly recommended!!!”
September 2016
Deep S.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari is fantastic. She was extremely thorough in obtaining all of my background information and my personal health goals. She looks to work from the preventative side first, and I truly believe I will obtain better health working with her. I would highly recommend her to anyone trying to get and stay healthy!”
August 2016
Brian C.
5/5 Star Rating
“I chose to drive from Danville to San Francisco to see Dr. Bhandari because I was looking for a Dr. that would work with me to make sure my children are growing and thriving on a mostly plant based diet. I could not have been more thrilled after our appointment. She took the time to learn about their daily lives and talked with all of us about what we are doing that is good and what we can be doing better. She is helping us live a healthy balanced lifestyle that will not only benefit my children but the whole family.”
August 2016
Evelyn C.
5/5 Star Rating
“I felt like Dr. Bhandari immediately understood my health goals. She took as much time as she needed to understand my current health and discussed ways to improve. I think she will be a great health partner going forward. I'm very excited to have her as my doctor.”
August 2016
Natalie F.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari is warm, communicative, and provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to health. I appreciated the time she spent identifying my health issues and was impressed with her approach that combines modern and traditional methods.”
August 2016
Dennis B.
5/5 Star Rating
“Very thoughtful, gives insight and provides unique solutions to help me achieve my health goals.”
May 2016
Bonnie R.
5/5 Star Rating
“She always goes out of her way to help me.”
May 2016
Bart K.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari was patient and direct, she listened to my story and is anxious to get to the bottom of my issues. I am looking forward to working with her. I would recommend her to my friends and family, in fact I already have.”
May 2016
Kristen M.
5/5 Star Rating
“She is so patient, attentive and is exactly what I've been looking for in a doctor! She's the best.”
May 2016
Karina F.
5/5 Star Rating
“Dr. Bhandari was very friendly and knowledge when explaining lab work results. She took the time to understanding what was going on in my daily lit that would contribute to the results, and discuss options for improving and maintaining good health. Every time I step out or Dr. Bhandari's office, I am a little more informed about my overall health. I truly appreciate the one to one care and attention she provides.”
April 2016
Sam L.
5/5 Star Rating
“I was diagnosed with a serious illness and required to undergo surgery and intensive treatment for over six months. I knew I needed to become healthier and build up my immune system. I knew Dr. Bhandari and was confident she could help me achieve my goal naturally. That was one of the best decisions I made to help me with my health. Because of Dr. Bhandari, I became healthier and stronger. I am back to normal with a healthier lifestyle. It’s all because of Dr. B.”