Theodore Shea, MD - Red Bluff (CA)

5 /5 Ashlee Bartlett: I was seen by Dr Sheas office for my entire pregnancy and postpartum as well. From the front desk staff to the nurses to the MDs everyone was caring, friendly and professional. I received wonderful, attentive and timely care from the nurses (particularly Rosie). Dr Shea was very respectful of my autonomy and consistently made sure I knew what to expect going forward to the next appointment. Anytime I called with a question, I would receive a return call with 24 hrs. I also met doctors Wahi and Leininger and they too were kind and professional. I would have been comfortable with any one of them delivering my baby. Recommending highly this clinic and doctors. Worth the drive from Redding to recieve high-quality care.

5 /5 Amy Moran: I had several years 2014 to 2019 of run around in Chico and UC Davis Cancer center regarding mass on ovary and cluster of cysts in cervix that I believed was Mucinous Ovarian Cancer and Adenoma Malignum. I was scheduled for major surgery with a female Dr at UC Davis which unfortunately showed herself without knowledge (calling Adenoma Malignum "very benign", its called that due to high fatality) and poorly lacking in bedside manner (patted my head, after dismissing me. routinely checking, eyes widened by what she and her fellow felt, and thwn without any direct answers, asked me vaguely if colon cancer runs in family. No telling me she felt anything. As a last ditch, to get answers, I scheduled with Pam Stewart at Dr Shea office, as she brilliantly helped me deliver my 5th baby at St E in 2005. Dr Shea had been overseeing Dr. Pam did the check. Felt what she said was a "mass." I scheduled the surgery at UCDavis but after another frustrating visit there. I switched my surgery from the "expert" green cancer Dr at davis to Dr Shea. He was so good. He listened. He validated my concern I showed him on my mri. He was kind. Laid out the plan clearly regarding my input. Showed complete respect for me. He did the surgery near total hysterectomy vaginally and A+ job. Up in just a few days and back to normal fast. In the whirlwind of my follow up visit, I failed to ask several questions and the final situation remained unspoken. I believe in the early years the ovarian mass had ruptured at least once, sending me to ER for pain and tremendous loss of blood. I believe the mucinous fluid spewed into my pelvic cavity, as in a sonogram about a year later, I could see the seeding (black round small dots across the screen showing on my internal cavity tissue) but the chico woman ob with horrrrible bedside manner could not admit I had been right and her dismissive attitude had been incorrect. At any rate, I have controlled the abdominal fluid build up and pain over the past 5 years by doing periods of heavy ginger powder in flax seed milk. (Ginger is anti cancer amd may work better than chemo with some cancers per U of Michigan) Id let it go for the last few years and am having some current symptoms so starting ginger again. I have theories of why UC Davis. Dr Greg Davis ( a good one in chico), a Colonoscopy Dr in chico, and Dr Shea felt they could not plainly spell things out to me. I wish they could have and while I no longer live in State I still wish I could have those clarifying conversations. ( in case, Cell- 530 230 7001.) All that rambling aside, Dr Shea was excellent and was the right one to do my surgery. I pray for his continued success and a big helping of grace to deal with the difficult patients he encounters.

5 /5 Melony VonRotz: I cannot recommend Dr. Shea enough. He delivered both of my babies and I had the best, most comfortable experience each time. Dr. Shea is incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and always made me feel at ease throughout both pregnancies and deliveries. He took the time to listen to all of my concerns and answer all of my questions, and I never felt rushed during appointments. Dr. Sheas bedside manner is top-notch and he truly goes above and beyond for his patients. I am so grateful to have had him as my OB and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled OB.