Dr. Bobson referred me to a GI specialist when I was having severe stomach pains. That doctor referred me to a surgeon who, along with her team, voted unanimously that I was in need of a Whipple procedure. After 2 months of walking 5-10 miles/day and physically and mentally preparing for what is one of the most complex surgeries there are, I was as ready as I could be. A couple of weeks before the surgery was to occur, I did some googling and located the surgeon who had performed more of these procedures than any doctor in the world. I was able to send him MRI results, biopsy results, and everything else in my records, and within 3 days I had a video visit with this surgeon, who happens to be 3,000 miles away in NYC.

After review of my records, the NYU (NYC) doctor advised against the surgery. He said the tumors in my pancreas had less than a 3% chance of turning to cancer, and the risks from such a procedure simply outweighed the reasons to proceed. Sutter, where the local surgeon was from, told me the chances were 30%. I was able to get the 2 surgeons to discuss the case via phone, and the conclusion was clearly to not proceed with the surgery.

Over a year after the diagnosis, I was doing fine until I started experiencing stomach pains and irregular bowel movements. After a call to the NYU office, I was advised that the tumors in my pancreas might have caused a condition called EPI, and I needed to get a California doctor to order the tests (NY still doesn't have the license to even order bloodwork without a Ca doctor actually ordering the tests).

I called my local GI, and was told I'd be contacted tomorrow morning to set up the tests. That was a week ago. Tired of waiting, I called Dr. Bobson to see if he could help. The office informed me that he only was willing to talk on the phone once per year. Any other appointments had to be conducted in person. Understanding the severity of the situation, they were able to get me an appointment for 2 days later.

Evidently, Dr. Bobson had already talked with his staff and knew why I was there. Within 30 seconds after he walked into the room, Dr. Bobson launched into a tirade like I have never, ever experienced from a medical professional in all of my 69 years on earth. "YOU WANT ME TO F%#N talk to a F'N surgeon from NY WHO I DON'T EVEN KNOW?!? WHAT THE F$#K IS WRONG WITH YOU?! If YOU HAD EPI YOU'd BE SCREAMING IN AGONY! THEY JUST WANT TO SELL YOU F$#N ENZYME PILLS". It went on and got worse from there.

I had been going to Dr. Bobson for 20 years, so the experience was quite a shock. I was so numb and startled by his reaction, I could barely get out a word. He has been talking about retirement ever since I met him, and I have said on numerous occasions, he seems to hate his job more and more with every year. So, yeah, I guess I should have found another GP a while ago, but never in a million years would I have thought I'd ever witness such a despicable display by anybody in the medical profession.

Honestly, I cannot compose the words that come close to explaining what a horrific experience this was. I know doctors are human and perhaps Dr. Bobson has personal issues going on in his life that caused him to totally lose it, but this seriously appeared to be some sort of psychotic breakdown.

So now I have no GP at all. I wouldn't go back to Dr. Bobson if he called up and apologized and offered me free treatment for the rest of his life. I'm no psychologist but if ever there was a person in need of serious therapy, it's this guy.

At the moment I have no way to get these tests ordered. Waiting lists to get to a new GP are 6-12 months!

I would have to give Dr. Bobson minus 2 stars, simply based on his bedside manner. Seriously, absolutely frightening. I only wish I had the visit on video. This guy needs some serious help, and my guess is, the staff is aware of it. When I came out of the office there was absolute silence by the front desk. Dr. Bobson's rant, sprinkling FU$K in his sentences, was loud and clear, and no doubt permeated the walls to his workers' ears. It's time to retire, Dr. Bobson.

Submitted June 19, 2023

Based on several other doctors I've used in Manteca, Dr. Bobson is at least better than average.

Submitted Nov. 18, 2010

Very Insensative. Over the phone was told the cost of an office visit would be $86.00-$100.00 , during consultation told to use OTC salve, refused to write prescription, then charged $125.00 for the office visit.

Submitted June 26, 2010