Babak Edraki, MD

Sent this to Dr. E after my horrible experience
–I am so disappointed in your staff and how my surgical process was handled that I thought it was only fair to write you a letter and let you know why. My hopes are that you can use this information to improve on your process for the next woman who walks in but perhaps you are happy with the way that you have handled things. Elizabeth from Dr. Craig’s office had given me your information along with another surgeon. I chose you because you specialize in gynecological surgery. I have been with Dr. Craig for over 20 years and I trusted her as a referral source. Initially I walked into your office knowing that I needed to have a hysterectomy and I was prepared for that. I told my husband that he did not need to come to this appointment with me because I knew that he would need to take time off during my recovery and I would need him more then. This was my mistake. What I did not expect was that you were going to tell me that based on the way my tumors looked it was likely that they were cancerous. I understand that you need to give me informed consent and ensure that I understand all the possibilities that go along with the possibility of cancer. What I am shocked about is that at no time during my consult did you mention that this could be nothing and purely routine. I cried during the majority of the consult mostly because I was thinking about my family and what it would mean to them if I had cancer, I was scared.
You walked out to get all the consents ready for me and literally popped your head back in the door to ask «do you want me to take your appendix out while I am in there». I was in shock and when you asked this I asked, «why», you said, «just in case you ever get appendicitis, you won’t have to have another surgery. It’s not covered by your insurance but don’t let the cost hold you back, it isn’t much». I was dealing with the fact that I may have cancer so my response to you was «can I decide that when I have time to process this». I could not believe that in the state I was in you popped in to ask me that. Your office assistant came in to have me sign the consents and before I left she put her hand on my shoulder and said, «it’s going to be a long road». In my mind I was thinking what do they know that I don’t. It seemed that it had already been decided that I had cancer. You are not to blame for me not bringing someone as support to my appointment but I am shocked that someone who deals with people in a very fragile state does not offer any hope of a positive outcome and in fact focuses on the worst possible outcome. Do you know what a difference it would have made if you had said something like «If you do have cancer we are going to work together and ensure that you get the best care possible»? When I left your office a woman coming out of another office saw how upset I was, came up to my car and said, «I don’t know what you are dealing with right now but you have the strength to get through this». This was a 60 – 70 year old woman that does not work in the medical field and those few words of encouragement were so comforting to me. Maybe I am expecting too much but it seems that an office that deals with difficult diagnosis everyday would have more compassion. I chose you as a surgeon because I wanted this over, the cancer gone. I was scared and not thinking clearly. I was not thinking as a nurse, I was thinking as a patient. When I left your office I immediately went to the lab to have my CA-​125 and CA-​119 drawn so that I would have the results by Monday. I called your office around 1pm Monday morning to find out what the results were and I was told by your staff that you would call me after you reviewed the results. I then drove over to the lab and got a copy of my results. My CA-​125 was slightly elevated. I waited for you to call to discuss the results and you never did. I felt like I was able to do enough research on my own to know a little about the results but I don’t understand why you wouldn’t call a patient prior to surgery to discuss what these result meant. You insisted on making a midline incision because you thought my tumors were cancerous yet my labs indicated that they were probably not. I don’t know what your thoughts were about the labs because you never did discuss them with me. Again if I were thinking clearly I would have stepped back and rethought the surgery but I was made to think I had cancer, I was distraught and you were the expert.
The rest of this letter would not fit but bottom line, never had CA and lost feeling in my right leg for apprx 3 months after poss. nicking or pressure on nerve during surg. So much more to say but no space. Feel free to reach out if you have questions. Worst experience of my life! In the end he said to me, «well, at least you don’t have cancer». I’m a nurse and I would never refer anyone to this practice!!! Cannot say enough.

We just had my mother’s follow up appointment, and I was shocked at how Dr Edraki behaved. He was completely professional and compassionate. A whole different doctor than he was at the hospital.

Words can not express how this doctor made me feel. He told me so many things in error hes not worried about my endometriosis or anything else recommended that I get a hysterectomy, he also told me that my fibroids cause my problem. He was talking to quick and he wanted me to make the decision to get a hysterectomy asap like in 24 hours he really tried his best to pressure me into getting this hysterectomy surgery one ASAP! He really made feel like I had cancer without him even properly examining me. God forbid you have Cancer what?? You already telling me I have cancer without examining me. I pray God rebukes his tongue of this misdiagnoseing ppl man!-UGH He seems like he’s in the business of doing hysterectomys for the money! He told me the fibroids will cause me problems in the future no need to go to ucsf fibroid obgyn doctor they will agree with him that everything inside of me needs to be removed!-Who does, he think he is to make personal private decisions for a, womens private body’s I spoke to another doctor whom adviced me not to go back&see him again and thats what I am doing. I, know someone whom removed there uterus and 3yrs later the women still ended up with cancer of the uterus the body still was producing cells for the uterus so she ended up with cancer. Then at the end of my appointment he ended telling me that I can get a, second opinion wait in the beginning, he told me a, second opinion doesnt matter of our meeting after he examined me the way he examined was horrible like a night mare. I wouldnt go in a room without a, witness a very close friend! Smh!He does examine women without a nurse in the room I have been praying he really freaked me OUT and I have crying every since!-If, my problem was so important why wait 4, or 5, weeks to schedule for appointments. These doctors do not want to help anyone your just a butcher chopping block to help them make some money. I seen a video of him doing a robotic surgery dont know if this machine is included in the mofibulator class action lawsuit when women fibroids are being removed they are causing cancer. They dont tell you about how your sex life is messed up after a hysterectomy you husband can not enjoy his wife. I advice all women whom go and see him get a second opinion. I am sitting up here thinking what else can I write about how bizarre he is.

This review took the words right out of my mouth 100%
I met with Dr. Edraki at the Cypress Women’s Cancer Treatment Center in Walnut Creek. I had been diognosed with Endometrial Cancer and I needed a specialist to preform the surgery. I have never been through anything like this before, I was scared to say the least. I called and spoke to the receptionist she was kind, knowledgeable and said the doctors schedule was full but that she would call me back. She did call me back within an hour and said that the doctor would meet me before hours next week. I was amazed that he would do this. Later they had a cancellation and I took that time slot but I so appreciated his willingness to come in early.
The office is very open, tranquil and nice. His staff are kind, super awesome, knowledgable and very friendly. I sat there wondering what was next, what would Dr. Edraki be like? He was very present, honest, kind, and powerful all in one. After examination, he took me to the conference room and I immediately felt at ease as he explained what would have to happen and the time frame. He gave me all the time I needed for my question.
Dr. Edraki met me the morning of my surgery, came to see me afterwards, checked on me each day of my stay in the hospital even Sunday. He was positive, informative and very kind. I like him a lot, I am very grateful to him he saved my life. He treated me with respect and dignity. He is the greatest. Thank you Dr. Edraki and your fantastic staff for all you have done for me. God bless you all.

Wonderful, kind, brilliant surgeon. Saved my life with robotic surgery and I was up walking the next day and gardening in a few days.

I have now been seeing Dr. Edraki since September 2011 and just simply do not understand the negative comments. He always opens with, «Where are you going this year?» since we travel… and then we spend a couple of minutes on dogs… because we are both dog lovers. He smiles the whole time, is very personable as is his staff. Other doctors I have seen have always said very nice things about him as well. I feel he saved my life… and you can’t get any better than that.

If there was something lower I would check that box. Inappropriate does not begin to explain my visit. He manner was condescending and judging. During the examination Dr. Edraki did not make any effort to make me feel comfortable and was quiet. He didn’t tell me what to expect until after conducting an anal exam which was a first for me. And, to top it off, he examined me without another nurse in the room. I should have spoke up at the time, but he came so highly recommended and with such a prestigious background. My referring physician recommended him as the doctor «I would see if I were a woman in your condition.»
It was a horrifying experience but what could I do, the East Bay doesn’t have much to offer. It was clear I needed surgery, but when I called the next day to schedule a time the nurse took a message. That afternoon when I called the office, since no one responded to me, the nurse notified a note had been waiting that he no longer feels comfortable being my doctor.
This man may be a fine surgeon, but his personal skills are clearly lacking. Dr. Edraki may feel comfortable being your doctor if you are middle aged, but clearly doesn’t understand the struggles of young females. He has no compassion. He treated me like an errant child and has no right to do so. I was absolutely devastated by his treatment of me. He made me feel like this disease was my fault, and it wasn’t. No one chooses cancer!!!
For the women whom he helped. I am happy you received the treatment and care you needed. For those are considering him, just be careful. If you are young, he may not be the doctor for you. Also know, you can have it all. I now have found a compassionate doctor who is an excellent surgeon just like him. You can have it all. And cancer, is NEVER your fault!!!

I cannot give enough raving acknowledgment of Dr Babak Edraki. His professionalism and expert abilities in how he handled my complicated surgery were amazing! He has wonderful bedside manner and his office staff i found very comforting. Thank you, Dr. Edraki, for your commitment to your patients.

Dr. Babak Edraki’s staff is the best!
Just a quick tip: to avoid waiting past your appointment time, be sure to schedule an early morning appointment.

I met with Dr. Edraki at the Cypress Women’s Cancer Treatment Center in Walnut Creek. I had been diognosed with Endometrial Cancer and I needed a specialist to preform the surgery. I have never been through anything like this before, I was scared to say the least. I called and spoke to the receptionist she was kind, knowledgeable and said the doctors schedule was full but that she would call me back. She did call me back within an hour and said that the doctor would meet me before hours next week. I was amazed that he would do this. Later they had a cancellation and I took that time slot but I so appreciated his willingness to come in early.
The office is very open, tranquil and nice. His staff are kind, knowledgable and very friendly. My husband and I sat there wondering what was next what would Dr. Edraki be like? He was very present, honest, kind, and powerful all in one. I immediately felt at ease as he explained what would have to happen and the time frame. He gave me all the time I needed for my questions and my husband was treated with the utmost respect too. We both left this inital meeting saying «if ever something like this was to happen that meeting couldn’t have gone better.»
Dr. Edraki met me the morning of my surgery, came to see me afterwards, checked on me each day of my stay in the hospital even Sunday. He was positive, informative and very kind. I like him a lot, I am very grateful to him he saved my life. He treated me with respect and dignity. He is the greatest!

No bedside manner, does not involve patient/​family in decisions or suggestions as he could never possibly be wrong. Hysterectomy was performed because it was what he decided even though the suspected cancer was quickly discovered to not be. Very unhappy, depressed, and disgusted with his care.