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Dr. Thomas Sipes, MD

Dr. Thomas Sipes, MD

Pediatrics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Sipes, MD is a pediatrician in San Mateo, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 3 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

1000 Franklin Pkwy San Mateo, CA 94403
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sipes specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Sipes' Reviews

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3.0
2 ratings, 1 with written review
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Great Staff, Not the Best Doc
He was pretty dismissive and clearly a bit agitated throughout the appointment. It was to the point that my wife and I felt embarrassed about the questions we asked. We left the appointment thinking maybe we were asking the wrong questions (or unintelligent questions), but after conferring with other nurses and doctors in the department we've started to realize they were valid questions. Furthermore, Dr. Sipes gave us answers that were either incorrect or inconsistent with what the rest of the department told us. He told us several times that there was no valid treatment for some of the things we were concerned about (minor things like gas and diaper rashes), when other doctors and nurses were able to point us to treatments that have quickly alleviated our baby's symptoms. For context, we've had INCREDIBLE experiences with the staff at Kaiser (especially the labor/delivery unit) outside of this.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Kaiser Parent – Aug 15, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Sipes, MD is a pediatrician in San Mateo, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

San Mateo Medical Offices Pharmacy-Anticoagulation Clinic1000 Franklin Pkwy San Mateo, CA 94403
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The Permanente Medical Group Inc1800 Harrison St Fl 7 Oakland, CA 94612
2

Practice

Kaiser1150 Veterans Blvd Redwood City, CA 94063
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center

    1100 Veterans Blvd
    Redwood City, CA 94063
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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