Orthopedists in Petaluma, CA
Orthopedics • Petaluma, CA
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
Petaluma, CA
Phone
855-398-1633
S3ContactCenterCBO@sutterhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Providence Medical Group Petaluma - Orthopedics: 4.8 out of 5 (310)
- Vitals (Dr. Mark Northfield): 3.8 out of 5 (18)
- Vitals (Dr. Lance Barlas): 4.2 out of 5 (5)
- Petaluma Orthopaedic & Sports Therapy: 3.6 out of 5 (13)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and empathetic individual physical therapists
- Successful surgical outcomes reported by many patients for specific doctors
- Appreciation for local convenience rather than traveling to larger cities
- Professional staff interactions in some settings
Common complaints
- Long wait times and difficulty scheduling appointments
- Perceived lack of administrative efficiency and billing/insurance issues
- Reports of poor bedside manner or communication from specific surgeons
- Specific, serious patient allegations regarding surgical outcomes and follow-up care for certain providers
- Understaffing concerns at some local clinics
"I had a consult with dr northfield for a turn meniscus. During that appointment the doctor paid more attention to intern than he did to me... Not worth it!"
— Vitals review for Dr. Mark Northfield"Stay far away from Robert A. Harf... He left me in extreme pain - more pain than before the Surgery!!! I called, I begged to talk to him... THAT MAN GHOSTED ME."
— Nextdoor discussion regarding Dr. Robert Harf"Outstanding on everyone’s part as usual. I recommend them highly and give them an A++. Welcome to Petaluma."
— Review for MarinHealth Orthopedic CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cynthia K. Lai, PA-C | Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 24, 2026
- Dr. William B. Workman, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Alamo, CA — May 14, 2026
- Nicholas Colyvas, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine | UCSF Health — Apr 3, 2026
- Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods adds hand surgeon — Nov 5, 2025
- Lauren Shapiro, MD - Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery | UCSF Health — Mar 31, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Petaluma
MarinHealth Orthopedic Care at UCSF Health Clinic in Petaluma is part of the MarinHealth Medical Network, a UCSF Health-aligned system with multiple Marin, Sonoma, and Napa locations. The network includes over 125 providers across 25 sites and offers comprehensive orthopedic services within the broader MarinHealth and UCSF partnership. Petaluma serves as a site for orthopedic care under the UCSF Health umbrella, providing access to specialized orthopedic physicians and care teams as part of the region’s integrated health system. For scheduling or specifics on orthopedic subspecialties (e.g., sports medicine, spine, joints), contact MarinHealth or visit the UCSF Health clinic pages linked from MarinHealth.
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