Biography


Susan Garay has a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley , which she accomplished before attending medical school at UCSF. She now enjoys a practice in general internal medicine with special interests in preventive health and patient education. She is currently a board certified Internist and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. Dr. Garay enjoys her family and is an avid swimmer, runner and cyclist.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (1993) CA
  • Internship: Stanford University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1991) CA
  • Medical Education: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (1990) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1995)

Honors & Awards
  • Member in good standing, American Medical Association (1994 to present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Stanford University Hospital (1994 - Present)
  • Fellow, American College of Physicians (1994 - Present)

Practice Locations


Menlo Medical Clinic in Menlo Park - 1300 Crane Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA

1300 Crane Street

Menlo Park , CA 94025

(650) 498-6500

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Dr. Garay has been my PCP for over 20 years now and I truly appreciate her knowledge, attention to detail and her genuine concern for my wellbeing.
Dr. Garay is excellent
exceptional
Dr. Susan Garay is outstanding in her level of care and her compassion for her patients. I am very fortunate to have her as my primary care physican.
Quick and easy
She is outstanding, smart, kind, and thorough. I feel so lucky to have her as my doc.
Very caring doctor. Always .
Excellent
Dr. Susan Garay is a wonderful, attentive, experienced, highly respectful, doctor. I feel honored to be her patient.
This was a last minute visit; Dr Garay kindly fit me in
Dr. Susan Garay is fantastic. She gets to the point, answers questions and works out solutions in the appointment. She is a great doctor and person!
Fantastic doctor: very competent and very friendly.
Outstanding doctor!!!
Dr Garay is wonderful!
Dr Susan Grey is the best and she absolutely cares so much about her patients.
Dr Garay has been providing excellent care to us for years ; her preventive care is perfect
She is the best. I have recommended her again & again but I understand she is not taking new patients. If she gives advice I take it. Caring & knowledgeable, I wish all internists were as concerned about patients as Dr. Garay.
She is great and I am lucky I have her as my doctor.
Dr Garay is thorough, personable, professional, and also warm and empathic. I feel very comfortable with her as my doctor.
She is a great physician!
Great! We cover so much information in a short time. I get all my questions and concerns addressed
Dr. Garay is the best!
Dr. Garay is exceptional! So grateful for her smarts and approachability.
love the partnership with DR Garay
Dr. Garay is an outstanding, compassionate physician. I am very grateful to her and would definitely recommend her to a friend or family member.
excellent doctor!
Dr. Garay has been my primary for many years- she is very approachable in her manner, and will listen to and respond to my personal concerns with my health very openly. She is very clear in her questions and explanations of any referrals for care that she feels appropriate.
Excellent Doctor who provides comprehensive information and directives.
Dr. Garay is a wonderful physician!
Good nurses and doctors. A bit overpriced I think but it’s kept me alive this long.
I find her to be an excellent practitioner.
Excellent expertise and communication skills
Dr. Garay is exceptional!
Thorough and thoughtful practitioner.
Dr. Garay is fantastic, and very thorough.
Susan Garay is the BEST
Dr is very thorough. The wait time of over one hour is excessive.
excellent communicator; is personable AND effectively uses time to cover objectives of the appointment; provides a)meaningful explanations/interpretation of test results b)useful guidance/recommendations c) concise summary of items covered and action to be taken.
Dr Garay is excellent
She is a very caring and thorough doctor. I am extremely happy with the care I receive from her
Saw me on short notice. Super accommodating and helpful. Very grateful for the excellent care I received.
She is terrific.
Dr Garay takes the time to explain everything, ferret out all of the details, and coordinate my many doctors.
Dr Garay’s professional and approachable demeanor is an asset to Menlo Medical Clinic and the medical community at large. I appreciated her advice and time spent with me.
Dr. Garay is very patient focused.
She is a wonderful physician.
I would like to express my appreciation for Dr. Garay. She is a very caring and competent physician. She takes the appropriate amount of time with me (I don't feel rushed) and she really listens carefully to my concerns. She always has helpful recommendations to discuss with me.
I have been seeing Dr. Garay and she has always been, and continues to be, a fabulous physician.
The receptionist was nice and my doctor (Susan Garay) is wonderful
Dr Garay is fantastic. Personal, compassionate, competent
Dr. Garay is awesome! She understood my concerns and answered all my questions with detail explanation. She took care of my issues, so I know what I had to do. Dr. Garay is very knowledgeable and treat me with respect and in a very professional manner. I appreciate Dr. Garay a lot! She is the best!
Dr Garay is wonderful. She is always on top of my medical records, explains quite clearly what to expect from services to which she refers me, and makes sure I understand treatment options. She must see so many patients each day, but Dr. Garay makes me feel as if I am her only patient. She concentrates on me during the appointment.
Dr. Garay is an exceptional primary care physician who provides holistic care and truly cares about me
Besides her usual care and thoroughness, I was impressed with her creativity in conducting the physical exam by video. For example, she asked me to get a flashlight, which she directed me in shining on myself to test how my pupils dilated and to let her see in my mouth and throat.
She is a great doctor. She always has my back, listens to me really well, is thorough, and has excellent advice. I hope she never retires!
Dr. Garay is a fantastic doctor. Have been going to her for many years.
She is an excellent doctor and I always feel that she is giving me great care. I love that she is attentive and thorough.
Beyond "very good"!
Excellent and fast. Sabine is great
Dr Garay is a wonderful doctor who is patient, incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful! I feel very fortunate to be in her care.
Dr Garay is an excellent doctor and I have been going to her for years and I trust her. But the wait times with every appt are getting longer and longer. I had a 20 min wait for the video appt. (I had to call to ask if it was going to happen). The last 2 times I went in person I had 40 - 50 min waits. Stop booking patients every 15 min if that schedule is not feasible. I took a video appt this time because I didn’t want to sit in the office for 30+ minutes waiting for my appt. Ironically every other clinic automatically sends you a feedback request form. This is the first one I’ve received in a year+. I actually complained I don’t receive one to customer service and they said it comes from the Dr’s office. The Dr’s office told me they don’t know where it comes from. Very odd that this suddenly appeared….. Every other clinic I have gone to has 5-10 min wait times. Really unacceptable.
Excellent visit
Dr. Susan Garay has been my PCP for some years now. She is fantastic!
Dr. Garay is an outstanding doctor in every respect!
Excellent care, no rocks left unturned.
Dr Garay is an excellent doctor that I would strongly recommend her to anyone in need of internal medicine care! Thank you again Dr Garay!
Dr. Garay is one of the most thorough and thoughtful PCPs I have come in contact with.
Dr. Garay is the best!
Very caring and intelligent.
The doctor is very nice and thorough.
On time and every one was great thanks
Great doctor
Dr. Garay is excellent.
Dr. Garay is very caring, thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Dr. Garay, wonderful, patient, very friendly and professional!
Excellent as always. A trusted voice.
This is my first appt. With Dr.Garay and I felt very comfortable and heard by her.
Dr Garay is wonderful, responsive, thorough.
Dr. Garay is the best.
Dr. Garay is a very caring person and a great doctor.
Dr. Garay was caring and thorough. I really appreciate that they got me in so quickly.
Dr.Garay is every thing a good doctor should be. She conducts a thorough exam that commences by listening to her patients.
Great staff, love Dr Garay~
Dr Garay and staff are amazing and helpful
She's a great doctor and very responsive.
I have recommended her to friends due to her expertise and exceptional care
Dr Garay is awesome and so was everyone who helped today.
Excellent visit
Dr Susan Garay is a superb clinician and I am grateful for her care.
Dr. Garay is fantastic!!
Great doc, great clinical judgement. Always know what to do!
Doctor Garay is always very competent, rigorous, attentive and caring.
Dr. Garay is caring and patient.
She is friendly, listens to what I have to say and explains in good layman's terms what you need to know
She is wonderful. Nothing I would want to change.
Dr. Garay is competent, compassionate and caring.
I appreciate how quickly she and I can cover so much territory.
She has been great last 20 years for my health!!!
As always excellent care.
Dr Garay is awesome. Supportive and caring. A good listener. Sage advisor.
She is a great doctor. Very knowledgeable, responsive and caring. She even stays in touch after her work hours to communicate important information. Really excellent doctor.
Has been my doctor for a long time, very competent and approachable. I feel in good hands, she has been there every time I reach out to her. Extremely satisfied by the experience
Always am impressed by the care and concerns Dr Garay has towards her patients
Dr. Garay is very good.
Dr Garay is very thorough and engaged .
Dr. Garay was attentive and thoughtful as she discussed our concerns
Dr Garay is top notch - truly excellent. I feel very fortunate to be in her care.
She’s an excellent doctor. I have a lot of trust in her.
Dr. Garay and her entire team are wonderful medical professionals.
Very responsive to health concerns
Dr. Garay is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, always prepared and willing to listen. She gives good clear answers to questions and clear information as to what I need to follow up on. She is very skilled at communicating.
Listened to all of my concerns and answered my questions.
Dr. Garay was very thorough regarding keeping my blood pressure and other concerns in check. Marge, doctor Garay’s nurse was also very helpful and pleasant. I had a very good experience.
I trust Dr. Garay and appreciate her thoroughness.
I like the intimate feeling of Menlo Medical Clinic and I trust my care provider, Dr. Garay, to make sure I am healthy in every way.
She was through, listened and answered all questions.
Dr. Garay is fabulous! Caring and thorough.
Dr. Garay is quite thorough and excellent at reviewing important data.
Super knowledgeable and helpful!
Dr. Garay is a very thorough and careful doctor.
Dr. Garay is super. I recommend her highly.
LOVE her!!
Been a great doctor for almost twenty years. I know that I can trust her judgement.
Dr. Garay is excellent. Knowledgeable, practical, kind, and a great communicator.
She is a great doctor
Wonderful physician. So grateful to have her
All aspects of my lab visits and appointment today were handled perfectly
Dr. Garay is a great gift to me
Dr. Garay is compassionate, competent, caring physician.
I find Dr. Garay to be an excellent primary care physician for myself and my wife. I did a fairly exhaustive search when my prior physician retired and must say that Dr. Garay has met if not exceeded all of my expectations.,
Dr. Garay is very proactive with regard to my healthcare issues and concerns.
Susan Garay is an excellent doctor, who provides very personal, thoughtful and professional care and advice
Dr. Susan Garay is professional, kind, thorough and exceptional!
The doctor was very thorough and answered all my questions.
Dr. Garay’s care is always delivered in a kind, engaged, extremely competent manner. She cares about educating her patients about their health issues and is consistently respectful and unhurried. I value her experience and expertise immensely.
Dr. Garay has long been connected to my health! I rely on her expertise and detailed analysis of my complicated health history. She sees the big picture and carefully connects the dots in her thoroughness!~ For this visit she was committed to interfacing with another doctor I was seeing outside of Stanford Heath Care to make sure she had the information for my charts. She is professional, attentive, compassionate and quite personable. She makes incredible patient/doctor connections.
Staff was helpful and informative
Dr Garay is the best!
I feel criticized and not supported. She harps on my blood pressure and acted annoyed that I don’t check it every day. But I don’t know why that is important or what to do with the information. I don’t have clear instructions on what to do next.
Dr Garay listens, and is very thorough in her exams and explanations.
she's great!
Dr Garay is so thorough and on top of it so human.
Excellent best physician
Dr. Garay is very thoughtful and through.
Appointment started right on time and I always feel like Dr. Garay gives me her undivided attention. Greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the excellent assistance on very short notice. I appreciate your patience when dealing with an 81 year old who has a hearing problem!!
She has been my primary for many years and feel extremely confident t in her care. She is also quick to respond to my needs and concerns!
Dr Garay is an excellent doctor and I feel very lucky to have her as my PCP.
She's thorough, patient and very caring. She gives you the time you need to be cared for.
Exceptional physician
Excellent Physician. She see my whole family.
Dr. Garage was excellent! Made me feel comfortable during my visit/exam, and gave me helpful information.
I’m been seeing Dr. Garay for many years, , for me she is very wonderful doctor.
First rate care
I've been a patient of Dr. Garay's for years. She has been great to work with and her thoughtfulness is very calming. As I've aged she has been very helpful through the changes in my life. I would recommend her to anyone!
Dr. Garay is the BEST! Warm caring and thorough!
Great!
excellent doctor
I have come to really like Dr. Garay. So glad that she is my GP.
This doc is the quintessential primary care provider. I feel blessed that dr Garay is my doctor.
She’s terrific
I provided in the prior entry square, but to reiterate, Dr. Garay has been my primary care physician for many years, and I value her expertise, her insights, and her interest in my health and well being. She is an excellent doctor and very candid and warm toward her patients.
She is a wonderful doctor and has gone out of her way to fit me into the schedule since I was sick, and she proactively checked on me during this time.
Doctor Susan Garay is extremely professional
Dr. Garay is great!
It was a very satisfying visit. We covered everything and she was very helpful
Dr. Garay was complete in her reading my medical 🠥 history and articulate with regards to medical options.
She is an awesome doctor.
I’ve been in the care of Dr. Garay for many years, and have ALWAYS received the most thorough, respectful, and kind care.
Thank you! The Virtual visit was convenient and worked well.
DR. Garay is wonderful!! Feel myself and my husband very lucky having Dr. Garay as our primary care doctor for many years. Dr. Garay answered all our questions, always patient, sensitive, caring, friendly etc. Dr. Garay is the best!! Thank you Dr. Garay
Amazing doctor
The best!
A very knowledgeable doctor and very confident on what her suggestions and plans for my medical well being.
Dr. Garay is a great and compassionate doctor. I wish Menlo Clinic was a better organized facility...like it used to be. Phone service is terrible, lab makes you wait outside in the cold with no heaters. Almost like third world medicine. What is going on...everything can't be blamed on COVID.
I was impressed that dr. Garry was able to do a physical exam by video. Including observing my walking by my holding my iPad by my legs while walking. This was my first Video visit. Dr. Garry and staff guided me through the process. Anna Olsen
top notch from start to finish
Dr Garay is thorough and friendly. She stays up-to-date and listens carefully to the patient.
Great
Excellent doctor! Very professional, knowledgeable and responsive.
Dr. Garay has been my primary care provider for many years- I could not be more pleased. She and her team have always been helpful, accessible, and empathetic.
Outstanding Doctor! She never rushes you and always shows she cares. Have total confidence in her care.
Not helpful
Dr. Susan Garay is excellent! She answers my many questions and addresses all of my needs!
Very thorough and does great follow up.
My wife and I are long-time patients of Dr. Garay, who remains excellent in her field ...
Super thoughtful and not rushed.
Dr. Garay is a wonderful, caring, pro-active Doctor. I feel lucky to have her.
She is fantastic!
She's very thorough and presents a detailed medical plan for diagnosis.
I have seen her for years as my primary care doctor and she is excellent!
Dr. Garsy is excellent.
Very patient and knowledgeable. The best.
Very clear and helpful as always!
Efficient service, everything ran on time. Friendly staff.
I can't say enough how much myself and my wife admire Dr. Garay. She has been outstanding in every way.
Dr. Garay is a fabulous health care doctor!
She has been very good for me and I appreciate her careful thoroughness. I thank all medical professionals who have been hanging in there throughout the pandemic.
Absolutely!
awesome work by my doctor
Excellent visit. As well, I very much appreciate her willingness to schedule this visit on very short notice.
She's a wonderful doctor. She took excellent care of my father, and she takes excellent care of me.
Cannot recommend Dr. Garay & Menlo Clinic highly enough.
Brought me up to date on my labs, etc. and explained what and when to do additional tests. Comprehensive.
Dr. Garay is thorough, kind, and full of knowledge.
Dr Garay showed excellent clinical skills.
Not wishy-washy. Got straight to the point.
Saved my life
Dr Garay is the most caring and knowledgeable doctor. She always explains matters in lay persons language so I understand things. She also brings you into important decisions. She is the best!
She is awesome.... attentive, precise, thorough and quite personable.
Dr. Garay is an excellent physician.
She’s always thoughtful and thorough.
She is an excellent clinician
She is terrific
Very good at keeping me healthy. Feel very lucky having Dr. Garay as my Primary Care Doctor.
Dr Garay is wonderful. She review my history, was knowledgeable about my very complex issues. She answered all my my questions. I am very happy with her as a provider.
She's great. My husband and I have been her patients for something like 15 years now. If she ever retires we're going to be bereft.
She is very knowledgeable.
Dr. Garay is a phenomenal doctor. I feel extremely lucky to be under her care. She is always patient, thorough and very informative. Thank you Dr. Garay for your excellent care!!!!
Dr. Garay is awesome!
Dr. Garay is terrific! My husband and I are both grateful she is our internist.
I found Susan Garay to be my kind of doctor: very knowledgable but willing to say "I don't know."; she listened carefully and was efficient with the information; she didn't give the impression of being in a hurry but came up with a plan for when should be done pretty quickly. Then she checked on what services were available and assured me that all would be in place for tomorrow. I was said to have Dr. Garay say her practice is full.
Go back to previous answer. In short she is fabulous!
She is the best PCP we have ever had!
We (patient and wife) cannot praise Dr. Garay high enough. She is intelligent, knowledgeable, competent, sensitive, caring - the perfect doctor & well above the usual.
Dr Garay has been the most thorough and knowledgeable Internal Medicine doctor I've had to date. She's very personable as well. I like her!
Susan Garay is everything a knowledgeable, compassionate doctor should be. I am grateful that she is my Primary Care Physician.
Dr. Susan Garay is a wonderful thoughtful and thorough doctor!
Dr. Garay is an extraordinary physician. She has such compassion for her patients, is proactive regarding our care, and is very knowledgable regarding her field of medicine. And what a good listener: she evaluates and gets down to business in assessing your problems and concerns. She's friendly, and has a very positive personality. This is why both my husband and I are her patients---and I have recommended her to a number of friends in this area. I've also met several people who would love to be one of her patients, because of her excellent reputation throughout our community ( Menlo Park/Palo Alto).
Dr. Garay showed good judgment and was very professional.
Dr. Garay always takes however much time is needed and addresses my concerns. She thoroughly checked me out, testing, etc. and always answers my questions.
Dr Garay is the best
Dr. Geray is an excellent caring doctor.
I felt Dr Garay was very attentive to my needs and thorough in her questions, discussion and explanations. She also listened well.
Dr. Garay is superb! I really appreciate that she is always current on her practices & recommendations.
Good experience w/Dr. Garay and staff very helpful.
Dr. Garay is the best thing that happened to me and my husband Rowe. Thorough, caring, detail oriented. We are totally dependent on her.
Dr. Garay always exemplifies caring expertise and sensitivity.
Dr. Garay is gifted in her clinical practice, and she always shows compassion and kindness to the patient & her family. Dr. Garay is especially adept at helping families contemplate and make difficult decisions with the patient's best interest in mind.
Dr. Garay is an outstanding physician. She is prepared, having reviewed test results and records, to discuss my health. On a range of topics, whether heart, liver, or skin, she explains the possible issues in a way I can understand, outlines possible follow up, and offers suggestions for improvement. She identifies what findings are routine and what might require a further look. She is a rare combination of caring, knowledgeable, thorough, and practical. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Garay.
outstanding care
Dr. Garay is a wonderful doctor. Very thoughtful and thorough.
Could not be better.
Dr. Garay is usually excellent in every way.
Because Dr. Garay was 30 minutes late and because I had another appointment schedule right after the one with her, she could only spend 15 minutes with me, leaving me time to dress and get to my next appointment. Dr. Garay is a good and dedicated doctor.
Dr. Garay is an excellent, proactive physician; caring, professional, knowledgeable, and does not delay to solve a patient's issue(s) and concerns. She's a great listener and always seeks the best medical care for her patients. We are lucky to have her as our main physician.
Dr. Garay is so knowledgeable and explains things in a language I understand.
Dr. Garay is very nice, thorough and listens really well.
I wouldn't recommend Dr. Garay to someone else because it's already really hard to get in to see her! Selfish, I know, but she's that good.
I plan to continue w/Stanford Healthcare just so I can continue my care w/Dr. Garay as my PCP - even when I retire she is an excellent physician!
dr Gary's is the bestvery though
Susan is EXCELLENT!
Dr. Garay is caring, professional; she is outstanding. She has been my PCP for > 20 yrs. and I would not change!
Dr. Garay is any outstanding doctor. Excellent listener. Careful. Always up to date on the latest.
Dr. Garay is the best. Very comfortable with her
I have been a patient of Dr. Garay for 25 years. I trust her whole-heartedly and have recommended others to her. She is a wonderful doctor ... kind, thorough and caring. I live in South San Jose but travel to Menlo Park to see her!
Excellent examination; very proactive! We are so pleased that we have such an outstanding physician - who seeks the very best services for us.
She is outstanding!
Dr. Garay is excellent in every way!
Dr. Garay has been my primary physician for decades and I appreciate the care and thoroughness with every visit - annual physicals and other visits, as needed. Excellent.
Dr Garay was late and then very rushed. I recognize that these are challenging times.
very good doctor
Dr. Garay is so very special. she is knowledgeable and is able to explain complicated medical terms simply and in a caring manner. She is one of my favorite doctors.
Seems there is an allotted time to complete the exam. Need to "hurry up" - Dr. very good, but just not enough time to ask many qts. -
Good.
Dr Garay has been my primary care Dr. for years. I trust her and do listen to what she is advising me.
Dr. Garay asks questions to identify your complain and gives a variety of solutions to resolve your issues. She is a very proactive physician, and the time spent with her is a a good and thorough pace. She's very professional, friendly, and always concerned -
The Dr. was outstanding. actually the best primary doctor I have seen. She listen well, asked relevant questions, took in all data, and made me feel that my health issues and concerns were addressed. I will follow up with her in the next few weeks when all test are concluded.
Dr. Garay is an excellent doctor. She is always looking at my whole health profile while discussing my concerns. She coordinates with my other specialist which I really appreciate as well. I feel very well taken care of by her!
Dr. Garay does an OUTSTANDING job. She is thorough, covers various questions well, makes sure she has gone back to look over past issues and review them with me, as well as asking about anything new. She looked at the CDC site and saw there is a measles outbreak where I plan to travel and ordered a blood test to check on my immunity level. Very thorough and good!
Dr. Garay is fabulous. She is focused while also being friendly. I appreciate that she orders follow-up to rule out more serious issues. On this visit, she personally went & contacted a specialist to ensure I was being treated properly.
Dr. Garay is an outstanding doctor. She is the first one at Menlo Clinic in internal medicine, and I have had many doctors there, that cared about me, what was wrong with me and how to solve it. Please keep her at Menlo Clinic. I have had to get new doctors are the time. She is amazing and wonderful. She knows my name and explains things clearly to me.
Dr. Susan Garay was wonderful. She took the time to see because of my recent lipid panel test results. She ordered the lab to have another test. Surely she was correct and my results came back better. Thank you Dr Garay!
I feel so very fortunate to be Dr. Garay's patient! She is thoroughly professional and I have total confidence in her recommendations. I would recommend her to my family members and closest friends.
I love dr Garay and this is the first time I've ever said anything negative about her, but I felt very rushed during this appointment. I later found out that she was late for a meeting. I do a lot of talking, so perhaps I was overly sensitive to feeling rushed.
Dr. Garay is the best. She carefully reviewed my lab work, explained to me what was normal, what might require further attention and why.
I liked my doctor very much, Susan Garay, she is a very good doctor
Dr. Garay is the BEST!
Dr. Garay y is always professionall, kind and informative. she looks at all aspects of what is going on.
very happy with dr.
As always Dr. Susan Garay got right to the point of my concerns and dealt with them with caution and captivated my issues regarding my medications. She was diligent in looking up the information from my insurance company and advised accordingly. Very trusting and outstanding medical provider.
Dr. Garay is everthing one comes to expect from a caring, informed physician.
Dr. Garay is very professional yet very friendly and remembers me and my family. Always asks about everyone and makes me feel relaxed and confident in her.
Dr Garay always inspires confidence that you are getting the best care possible and that she really cares about you as her patient.
Susan is thorough and thoughtful I am completely confident in her
Dr. Garay always takes time to thoroughly examine me, and evaluate my medical needs
Dr. Garay is wonderful. She combines compassion and care with excellence and experience. I feel lucky to be a patient in her practice!
Dr Garay is a 10/10. A truly excellent physician.
Dr Garay discovered an abdominal mass and I am so grateful that she sent me for an ultrasound. She also referred me to a surgeon who she spoke to on my behalf. Excellent practitioner, as well as a smart, kind, caring human being.
I feel that I'm getting outstanding care from Dr. Garay and her teammates. Thank you!
Dr. Garay is not my pcp but I was very satisfied with her careful review of my issues and advice.
Dr Garay always goes above and beyond with her care as she really cares about her patients and it shows in everything she does to keep you healthy.
Dr. Garay is the best. She is thorough. but she listens. She explains why she is doing something or what her concern is. She is in the top 95% of physicians I have had during my life. She knows her stuff!
Dr. Garay was attentive and responsive to my questions; made decision about further attention from a specialist.
I drive three hours to maintain my relationship with Dr. Garay
Dr. Susan Garay requested me to see her as soon as she read my mammagram report. She did exam and confirmed the findings on the report she received. I appreciate that very much. Thank you Dr. Garay!
Dr. Garay is always very caring and thorough. I have referred others to her and they really like her care as well.
Dr. Garay is the BEST doctor I have ever had at the clinic. She is very thorough and is concerned about my health. She even followed up on a procedure that we had discussed, gave me a great explanation and left the decision up to me. I have the utmost confidence in her.
Dr. Garay is a 20 on a scale of 10. Super knowledgeable and super caring. She outlines the likely diagnoses, explains how possible tests would distinguish causes, and clearly states possible treatments.
Dr. Garry has always been very professional, kind, thorough, and knowledgeable. I am so lucky to be in her care.
Dr. Garay is exceptional!
I'm very gratefully for the wonderful care provided to me by Dr. Garay. She is very caring, professional, conscientious, thorough, and compassionate. Thank you!
Dr. Garay is the best md I have ever had.
My doctor, Susan Garay, listens and provides comprehensive care.
Dr Garay is terrific!
very good
Dr. Garay spent a good amount of time with me considering that I was added to her schedule at the last minute. She gave me a thorough check-up to evaluate my condition and gave clear follow-up instructions. I am very confident in her care and enjoy seeing her.
dr Garay is an unusually good PCP! she really is in the right job!!!!!
very kind and listened to my concerns
Dr. Garay does an excellent job and takes a complete and thorough look at what might be going on.
Dr Garay is incredible. She took my odd range of symptoms seriously, listened intently, paid attention to potential implication of my family medical history, and ordered tests expeditiously. I feel exceptionally well cared for by her.
Dr. Garay was professional and efficient. she took my concerns seriously and very quickly got me a referral to Ortho for a second opinion.
Dr. Garay is the best doctor I have had in the last 29 years I have been in this country
Doctor Garay is very thorough and answers all my questions.
Dr. Garay is a excellent physician. Explains things clearly, has empathy and is clear about follow up instructions
Dr. Garry is outstanding, and inspires trust.
Dr. Garay is very professional, friendly and warm and obviously caring
I have recommended Dr. Garay to other patients. She is a rock star at your clinic. She is very compassionate, thorough and provides exemplary service. She refers as appropriate to other service providers which is very helpful.
excellent
Best Intenal Medicine Doctor in the Bay Area. Caring, competent, professional who loves what she does.
Dr. Garay is outstanding. Her communication and explanations are clear and complete. She's open to all my questions, which I always have. I feel she is really looking out and problem solving; we've been trying to sort out lingering issues from last year's pneumonia and she's been escalating the exploration so appropriately, right up referring me to a pulmonary specialist at Stanford. I feel she is looking out for my complete health picture and is really covering all the bases.
Dr. Garay was able to get a procedure scheduled for me that I was not able to get for myself. She was also able to expedite and specialist appt that I could not get!
My experience at MMC has been unsatisfactory. Making an appointment to be seen for my annual physical was difficult. Dr. nurse sent verification that it was past due and I made appointment through phone to schedule it though the day of my appointment the doctor did not know I was scheduled for a physical hence a "mini physical". added wait/ an hour / with an appointment is unacceptable. I would like for the doctor to be present in the room with me during my appointment as opposed to her being on the computer doing the electronic record keeping/ scribe would be helpful to provide quality care.My doctor is one of the best in the business/Stanford Health Care! I have confidence and trust in her medical knowledge and expertise. The extended wait time at MMC with an appointment is unacceptable. The inability of my doctor to be present during my visit with her due to electronic record keeping during my appointment time does not create a caring environment that helps me heal.
Dr. Garay is so thorough & complete. Very much appreciate all her time!
I always have open dialog with Dr. Garay and I feel very comfortable talking with her. She is very understanding and I appreciate her approach to my issues.
Dr. Garay is very competent ,also very approachable.
Dr. Garay was extremely thorough taking my medical history and responding to my questions. She also followed up with me regarding obtaining tests from other doctors I recently saw. I am thoroughly impressed with her and am glad I finally found a primary doctor that will proactively help me manage my health conditions. Dr. Garay is one of the absolute best doctors I have seen.
As always Dr. S. Garay shows great concern and care in my medical issues. Goes about delivering care very methodically and offers explanation of her thought of process in deciding my health care.
Susan is the best!
Dr. Garay is professional and efficient, yet warm and apporachable. Wonderful practioner.
Dr. Garay is the best!! Give her a raise!!
Dr. Garay is everything a person could want in a physician. Competent, caring, concerned careful. Following up on test results, she explained my results, outlined options to for that investigate my condition, summarized current practices and research -- all in an easily understood manner. She had gone through my prior records, so she could suggest were progression of my condition likely falls. I could feel her concern for me. I appreciated how up-to-date her medical knowledge is. I would heartily recommend Dr. Garay. She is an outstanding physician.
Dr. Garay is thorough, did a careful physical exam, listened with concern to what I say, explained to me the reasons underlying my problems - Whether swollen ankle or something more complicated, and explained why I should have certain tests.
Dr. Garay is the very best. She is always up to date on health care issues, taking time to explain issues of concern.
Again, Dr Garay is terrific because she spends time with you to be thoughtful and thorough. I don't have any complaints about Dr Garay. But perhaps her appointments should be a bit longer by default so that delays don't pile up.
I have been a patient of Dr. Garay for many years. She is an excellent physician and I have complete confidence in her.
Dr. Garay is exemplary. She is efficient, kind, professional, wise.
All good.
I am thrilled to have Dr. Garay as my internist. She is exceptionally smart, and also very kind.
I am a physician myself. Dr. Garay is SUPERB
An excellent appointment. Dr. Garay had clearly put time & thought and checked with the appropriate specialist in making her recommendation to me.
Dr Garay is the best. She explains everything and is so caring. She is one of my favorite doctors.
Dr Garay is excellent in every way. I am very lucky to have her as my doctor for 20 years.
I do recommend my doctors at Menlo to others
very bad experience for my last visit
I trust Dr. Garay very much and she is a wonderful asset to your physicians at Menlo.
Dr. Garay is the best!
Excellent care!
great physician, for many years
I have been a patient of Dr. Garay for several years. She is an exceptional physician.
very good and caring Doctor Garay
Dr. Garay is an excellent caring, informative physican. I am constantly impressed by the extent of her knowledge, ability to understand and integrate complex new information from multiple sources. I have recommended my best friend to see her and she is also very happy with Dr. Garay.
Dr. Garay is thorough, caring, and extremely competent. I trust and respect her enormously.
Dr. Garay is an excellent physician. she always takes her time to explain everything thoroughly and provides great guidance.
outstanding care and attention to my medical issues
this visit was an emergency unscheduled vivid and as usual Dr. Garay and her staff got me in andI felt very relieved with the care provided. They are wonderful!
Susan Garay is excellent! Would recommend her to anyone who asks !!!!!!
Dr. Garay is great. Very thorough, and I really appreciated that she made sure I came in to see her, as it turned out I did have Influenza and was able to start Tamiflu which shortened the duration of my illness.
Dr. Garay is exceptionally effective and easy to know.
Dr. Garay is simply one of the best doctors I have ever had. I am so lucky to have her as my primary doctor. When I am worried, she calms me down; when I need an explanation, she explains clearly so I understand; and she knows everything there is to know about her job. I have the utmost confidence in her ability to keep me healthy and her sincere care for my health.
Dr. Garay is very thorough & really listens to you.
Dr. Garay is such a caring, professional, and warm physician. She is exceptional in her expertise and approach to patients. I like that she is proactive but conservative in her approach to solving my medical problems, and easily works with other specialized doctors at Menlo Clinic and Stanford Hospital, as needed. She is sensitive to a patient's needs--emotionally, as well as physically. We have recommended her to family and friends. She has our complete confidence .
Dr. Garay is an excellent and caring internist ... the best that I have every experienced.
good
Dr. Garay is very good and thorough. I don't mind the wait, as I know she is spending time with patients, just as she spends time with me.
She treats me with care & concern!
I love Dr Garay. she's just not available enough.
Dr Garay is professional, caring, knowledgeable and nice. She is the best!
Dr. Susan Garay has always been collaborative and kind. She knows up-to-date research on medical conditions and their treatment options, and responds fully to all questions and concerns. I couldn't ask for more.
Dr. Garay is a competent, caring, compassnate physician. I would recommend highly without any reservation. I am happy to have her as my physician.
Feel so fortunate to have Dr. Garay as my primary doctor. Have total confidence in her abilities and knowledge. Would recommend her to anyone.
I love Dr. Garay! she is the best doctor I have ever seen at your facility
Dr. Garay was thoughtful and addressed my needs quickly! The best!
Dr Garay is a bit overly cautious about prescriptions. That is ok, actually, but annoying. She is overly pessimistic about my condition. I always leave a bit depressed, an anxious, although, in general, I am in good health.
I like Dr. Garay very much. She is very straightforward but also caring and concerned. I like that combination.
Dr. Garay is the best! She is knowledgeable and very concerned with my health .
Dr Garay is always awesome!
She's a caring and competent physician, she expresses concern about her patients and keeps up with the latest literature. My husband (she's his provider too) and I always feel we are in good hands over at Menlo Medical.
Doctor Garay remains a fabulous, concerned, efficient, thorough and caring doctor!
Dr. Susan Garay is a very nice, thorough, and experienced physician. I really like her.
I wasn't told by anyone that a referral had been made to SOAR on my behalf. I had to find an ortho doc. on my own.I was not given list of recommended Physical Therapists until I asked. A prescription was made in my name without my knowledge.
Annual physical with my long-time primary care doc in whom I have great confidence.
One of the very knowledgeable and experienced doctors I have ever had.
Dr. Garay was outstanding!
I felt as a fellow physician that this doctor was professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy.
Really like Dr. Garay!!
i really like Dr. Garay and would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for a doctor
Dr. Garay is an excellent physician.
Dr. Garay is delightful to deal with and very clear and on-point when discussing medical matters.
Dr. Garay is great. she is always concerned with my worries and explains everything so well. I know she has my back at all times
Dr. Garay is excellent!
I appreciate the time Dr. Garay takes with me on my annual physical. She is aware of my family's past health issues and makes sure we regularly check problem areas that may affect my health.
The doctor was very efficient, thorough and informative.
Dr Garay is great
Very thorough, goes over everything, excellent doctor!
dr garay is the best!
Dr. Garay spent extra time with me
I love Dr. Garay. she's an amazing physician. she is so thorough and I completely trust her opinion. She really gives exceptional quality patient care. I have already referred many people including family members to her.
Susan spends sufficient time with her patients and is very thorough.
Dr Garay is an excellent clinician and always compassionate and understanding with her patients. She is very thorough in her explanations and left me with the reassurance I needed to further pursue my condition. Exceptional caregiver!
Dr. Garay is and excellent doctor and a person all around -
Dr. Garay and her nurse are so caring and knowledgeable. They take all the time you need to explain things. Simply the best doctor I have ever had.
During my recent illness, Dr. Garay was responsive (communicating regularly via email and telephone), taking time to thoroughly explain test outcomes and to answer all my questions, and being attentive to my concerns. She is caring and compassionate and instills confidence that she is accessing all resources to respond to my health. Dr. Garay is simply the best!
Both Dr Garay and the Nurse were fantastic. So was the lab staff.
This was an annual physical and there was no time for discussion. I felt that my doctor was on a time schedule and had to ask me questions that didn't pertain to me.
Dr Garay is one of the best doctors I ever had. She listens attentively and works quickly.
Dr. Garay is the best!!!
Though I only see Dr. Garay once a year, she remembers me and my extended family and is warm. She does this while staying on task and being efficient without being impersonal.
I'm a fan of Susan Garay!
Dr. Garay is always extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and kind. She follows up on issues from prior meetings and explains very well any ongoing health issues I may have.
Dr Garay is knowledgeable, thorough and caring.
Dr Garay is the best!
Dr.Garay is amazing.
Dr. Garay is the type of doctor every patient wants-- careful, competent, and caring. She follows up on any symptom, explains why she is ordering a test, explains why some issues are not problems, gives several options for small issues, asks plenty of questions. I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Garay
I feel so fortunate that Dr. Garay is my primary care Dr. Since I know her part time work hours I work around that and she always makes herself available to me. Even when she's not working in the clinic she will email me with lab reports, etc, as needed.
My PCP, Dr. Garay had a student resident with her and they worked together discussed the problem and made recommendations. The recommendations seems to be working quite well, for a long term issue chronic pain. It is very satisfying that Dr. Garay is so willing to work with me to control the pain, Really appreciate her recommendations of alternative means to treat the pain.
I am very satisfied with the care I receive from this physician.
Susan Garay is an excellent physician
Dr. Garay is the best!
Susan Garay is excellent.
Dr. Garay is EXCELLENT, in so many ways. I feel lucky to have such a concerned, caring, KNOWLEDGABLE physician !
Doctor and staff was kind and courteous, made me feel comfortable. I thought they were fantastic and very professional.
Dr. Garay is a very competent, caring, compassionate physician with excellent bedside manners. Stanford is lucky to have her.
Dr. Garay outstanding!
Could not ask for a better doctor.
Susan Garay is an excellent clinician. She is very competent, caring, and an excellent education/communicator.
Very good.
All around excellent!
dr garay is great
Dr. Garay is great. I've been seeing her for almost 20 years and have really come to appreciate her expertise as I've come to know it in my adult life.
Dr. Garay is very thorough and respectful. I have great confidence in her.
She is the best!
I would recommend Dr. Garay to others, but she does not work full time at the clinic and I know this might not work for some people. I am glad that it does for me.
I feel so fortunate to be Dr. Garay's patient. She is friendly, informative and completely professional. I would recommend her to any one.
Dr. Susan Gray is a very good and patiant physician.
Dr Guray is fantastic
Susan Garay is the best! I talked my husband into also being her patient and he agrees! She is thorough, respects my intelligence, follows up and was sympathetic to this situation!
Dr. Garay is outstanding!!!!!
Very good care and personal consideration of where I am health wise.
Dr. Garay is the best. I am so happy that she is my Internist.
I've been seeing Susan Garay for years, and she is wonderful!
Dr. Garay has been my primary care physician for years. She is thorough, provides comprehensive explanations and is proactive.
Dr. Garay's wonderful.
Dr. Garay is outstanding. She is the best doctor at Menlo Park. She is knowledgeable she listens. I referred by best friend to her & she also likes her.
Dr. Garay is always excellent. She cares about me and spends time trying to find the correct medications. She is just terrific!
Susan Garay is responsive, straight forward and empathetic. A+
dr Garay is very careful and caring. when you are with her you feel like you are her only patient and she will take as much time and care as needed.
Dr Garay takes her time to listen and review anything discussed.
Susan Garay is a excellent doctor. She is trying to make sense of some recent difficulties I've been having, and she takes the time and interest to investigate and explain to me what she is considering based on the data. This has always been her approach, and I therefore fell I am in competent and compassionate hands.
This was an annual physical exam; the provider gave me all the time I needed!
She is the best doctor of all, so I am keeping her for long.
Dr. Garay is completely professional and is always pro-active in my care.
She is the best!
I have recommended Dr. Garay to my friends & co-workers. Because of her expertise and excellent communication style.
Dr Garay was great turning a bad situation around. The system failed me but not the Doctor. I asked for instructions to be event to LabCorp for blood work. When I got there no instructions could be found. I called the nurse and she fax them to this lab. I went the next day. When Dr. Garay looked at the results two key tests were missing. The samples were still at the lab so they could run the tests. All round a very disappointing experience.
Dr. Garay gave me a very thorough physical. She talked about what she was doing during each step of the exam. She answered all of the questions I had very directly. She gave me recommendations for follow up with other doctors. The more I visit Dr. Garay, the more I like her. Her style is very compatible with my personality. I like direct and straightward. But, you can also tell that she cares a lot about her patients.
Dr. Garay is one of the best doctors I have had at Menlo Clinic. She is VERY thorough and explains everything. I have already recommended her to my step son, who is also very pleased with her
answers all questions I have, makes recommendations. explains in ways I understand.
Dr. Garay is very personable and competent. Great "bedside manner", treats you like an adult, and explains everything in great detail. She also listens very well. I did not feel at all rushed.
Dr Garay is excellent!
Dr. Garay is always very thorough covers all the pertinent issues, offers alternatives to treatments when to be concern as such. Gives excellent care and shows concern for entire total patient care. I would wait all day to see her. Doesn't see me as a number, is very personable. One in a million!
Susan Garay is excellent. I'm very lucky to have her as my pcp
Dr. Garay is outstanding. Explained the cause of swelling, explained how to apply ointment. She was assisted by a very pleasant resident.
I would refer this doctor if they start seeing patients on time.
perfect - I was in pain and concerned about the potential treatment and Dr Garay personally called me to walk me through next steps and was patient with answering my questions,.
Dr. Garay is an extraordinary internist. She's willing to listen and does so very well. I feel fully comfortable with her thoughts, recommendation and advice.
Dr. Garay and Dr. Sinha are proactive, excellent physicians.
She's well worth.
Dr. Garay understands my concerns and help consider options.
Dr. Garay is the best ever!
Dr. Garay is absolutely wonderful. She is ever so smart, pro-active , and caring.
I always have a pleasant experience when I see Dr. Garay. She is always friendly, courteous, and extremely competent and thorough. She spends time listening to my concerns, and provides good feedback which I can understand. She is an excellent physician, and I hope to continue to be in her care for a long time. I would definitely recommend her to others.
Dr. Garay is excellent.
Dr. Garay is a very skilled physician and genuine person who puts her patients first. She allayed my fears and answered all of my questions and concerns in-depth. We partnered to seek the best treatment plan to include an emphasis on overall well-being and preventative health. I had made significant lifestyle changes which improved my health and she encouraged me to continue on this path to achieve the best quality of life possible. A multitude of thanks to her for her compassion and expertise!
Dr. Garay is superb. I was also seen by a Resident who was efficient and knowledgeable.
Dr. Garay is smart, thoughtful, and caring. She is an excellent physician.
Very thorough, discussed possibilities and follow -up alternatives. Excellent health care provider as always.
Dr. Garay is extremely thorough and compassionate. I feel comfortable and confident in her care.
Dr. Garay has always been the best. Very thorough.
This is the second time I have seen Dr. Garay and in both instances while seeming competent she is curt and relatively unfriendly.
Dr. Garay has been my dr. for many years. Lot of confidence in her. Spends time - very thorough! Love her.
Susan Garay is the perfect example of what every physician should be--caring, highly intelligent, extremely knowledgeable, and empathetic.She is always concerned about the "whole" patient and she is an outstanding listener and I know how fortunate I am to have her managing my health care as my primary care provider.
She is an outstanding doctor.
Very good experience. Dr. Garay treats her patients with dignity. I feel like my health is important to her.
Dr. Garay is an extraordinary physician. She always shows concern for my problem/condition and provides excellent care and follow up.
Best doctor that we have ever known. Will never change a Doctor's Gary's care unless she retires.
I chose my dr. carefully and she has been nothing less than excellent.
Dr. Garay is excellent, caring, compassionate physician. Stanford is lucky to have her on staff.
Dr. Garay is always approachable, considerate, and informative. She is also very thorough. She has been my primary care physician for many years, and I hope to be able to continue to see her for many more years. I would definitely recommend her to others.
outstanding
Excellent physician.
Dr. Garay is a very competent and caring physician.
Ddr. Susan Garay is an excellent Internist. I have the utmost confidence in her.
Dr Garay is the best!
Dr Garay is outstanding.
As always Dr. Garay continues to offer excellent care, with quick clear concise explanations of possible treatment options and when to be concern.
Dr. Garay, the Lab, and her support team worked extra time at the end of their day to support the health concerns about me. I soooo appreciate this dedication !! I feel very confident with the care I receive at Menlo Clinic ! Dr. Garay and staff are just terrific !
Dr. Garay was already running late from prior appointments. However, she did not rush through my visit and took her time in understanding my situation and dealing with all the issues surrounding my circumstance. I really appreciate her time and care. I felt guilty taking so much of her time.
Dr. Garay is all that a patient could want in a physician. She is thorough, warm, and observant. She follows up on potential problems, explains why she is ordering certain test, and gives informative answers to questions. I would and have recommended her.
Dr. Susan Garay always shows the utmost care for her patients. She's thorough and explains exams, concerns, findings, action & prescribed care.
Although the care provider was kind and courteous, she seemed rushed and under a lot of pressure to move things quickly along.
Dr garay is absolutely tops in my book
Dr Garay is great!
Dr. Susan Garay has been my doctor for close to 19 years. She is the best doctor I have had and I hope someone takes a moment to recognize her. I am an HR Executive in Silicon Valley and sharing great feedback directly is very important and it can be inspiring. More specifically, Dr. Garay is diligent, thoughtful, gracious and very good at what she does. She goes the extra mile and her diligence ensured that my husband had a follow up colon examination which was potentially life saving. Her follow though is exceptional and I trust that she is being appreciated by her senior mgt.
Dr. Garay has been my care provider for many years. She is incredibly thorough in her review of my records and in her questioning of my current health. She spends the time needed to explain her treatment, to answer my questions and to make me feel comfortable. I have her full attention during my visits. I have recommended her to colleagues who have relocated to the Bay Area. In the past, she has called me at home in the evening to see how I'm doing and even called me the night before Thanksgiving several years ago just to make sure I was feeling okay and prepared for an upcoming surgery. I trust her to make good decisions/recommendations about my health and well being.
If anything, the doctor explained too much. I mentioned that I had taken the same medications and inhaler before, but she spent time reexplaining method of use and side effects. I guess this is good in case people misuse meds or are ignorant of side effects, but for me it was a time sink since I needed to get back to work. However, I didn't interrupt her explanations either.
Dr. Garay and Dr. Riker team are the best!!
Dr. Garay is an exceptional physician. She has excellent communication skills and is warm and caring.
Dr. Garay is such an excellent provider. I almost never complete surveys but wanted to give her a shout out for the high quality care, thorough care she always provides me. I feel, after seeing her, that she took the time to listen to all of my questions, go through my medical history, and make appropriate follow up recommendations based on her assessments. I have complete trust in her abilities and feel comfortable in her care. Thank you Dr. Garay!! (By the way, my husband also sees her and has reported how good she is with his care as well).
Susan Garay is excellent! She also is excellent at coordinating care with my other physicians.
Dr. Garay is excellent!
I moved to Dr. Garay after being a patient of Dr. Seth Weissman. She is an excellent provider.
Dr. Garay is absolutely fantastic. She is an excellent communicator and actively pursues solutions -
Dr. did not take the time to investigate meds I was already taking, and prescribed something new when she said she was refilling an existing prescription.
Dr. G. has good memory for my health condition. Explains potential problems, or issues to be aware of. Friendly, competent, knowledgeable.
Provided no relief for bad cough & sore throat. Fever 102 degrees F no concern to doctor.
Dr. Garay does a really good job.
Dr. Garay is ABSOLUTELY wonderful and I feel so fortunate that she is my physician.
I appreciate the reminder phone call to follow up on an emergent health issue.
Dr is thorough and detailed.

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