“As a sickly person with a rare REM disorder, I have gone to dozens of specialist, internists, and family doctors since infancy. Many a times I have the misfortune of meeting docs who misdiagnosed me, prescribed me meds I was deadly allergic to(even though i clearly wrote then down), and ignored my preexisting conditions. I met only three brilliant docs (head chair of Stanford sleep center, immunologist at Stanford and expert in my disorder and another immunology Prof-writes text bks for medical students and chairs Wiley immuno journals) who researched my disorder and acted accordingly. Like them, I applaud Dr. Villivalam bc he took the time to look into my medical files, going as far researching each of the dozen meds I am taking and making sure they are safe for pregnancy. I know this bc he recommended the exact mg amount of two supplements that I read in the most recent scientific literature for the largest meta analysis of pregnant women who are on one of my meds. So I know that he is up to date with the latest medical literature, which I think is one of the important traits in to look for in a doctor. Another rare quality is his interdisciplinary knowledge. He understood my immunological, gastrointestinal, gynecological (knew more than my actual ob-gyn) issues and medication interaction/profiles (down to the biochemical effect of norepinephrine and sleep from one of my meds). As a scientist with background in chemistry/pharmo/biochem, I am really impressed! Last but most not least, he actually LISTENS!!! And he sees you ASAP if you are sick. Also, his receptionist is super sweet and efficient in relaying concerns and calls back promptly.”