Benjamin T Clark, D.O.

I have had Kaiser since 1969. and had my primary care doctor for 25 years. He retired and I was sent to a new doctor. I was unable to work with that doctor, and switched to Dr Clark. He was absolutely perfect, and we worked very well together for my best interest. He treats me like I am his only patient and makes sure that all my needs are met. I feel totally secure in his hands… Thank you Dr. Clark for your fine work.

I have HMO, which I am learning is not the greatest since Doctors are so reluctant to give referrals for specialist.
I came in a couple of weeks ago to get a referral to a dermatologist. I was concerned with a mole that changed color and was painful.
At the time Dr. Clark stated, «The mole looks fine and probably red from itching» and I stated that I did not feel it was normal and only then did Dr. Clark respond with, «If you really want me to, I can give you a referral but I think the mole is fine»… In a very reluctant tone. I of course stated, «Yes, please!»
I am really glad that I said yes, because as it turns out, that mole that seemed to look fine to Dr. Clark, was melanoma.
I wanted to give this feedback because I feel that most people would just trust the word of their doctor and not push the issue. Melanoma can be deadly if not treated, and I am not sure what would have happened had I not pushed the issue.
I understand that he is not a dermatologist, my point here is his reluctance to give a referral that may have caused serious consequences had I not been demanding.
Needless to say, I will be switching Doctors.

Dr. Clark is my doctor and I hate for him to have a bad review due to one disgruntled patient, which I feel for and I am sorry had a bad experience.
My experience with Dr. Clark has always been favorable. He is professional, thorough and compassionate. Whenever I have emailed him, he has always gotten back to me within a couple of hours, I cannot say the same of other Kaiser physicians.
He is a D.O. which I appreciate because he looks at the whole body and isn’t overly eager to prescribe antibiotics.
He’s easy on the eyes too. I definitely recommend him if you are looking for a family physician.

I visited Dr. Benjamin Clark on Wednesday for the first time. I went in with discomfort in my right ear, nothing too serious but I am leaving for vacation on Monday and wanted a clear bill of health before I left. Turns out I had swimmers ear, which I assumed was the issue as I surf and swim laps daily. I received a prescription for ear drops and an antibiotic. As a side issue I mentioned that I had been stung by a ray two days prior and wanted him to take a look at the puncture wound just to make sure I was treating it right. He looked at it and said it looked fine and did I want a tetanus shot? The lifeguards told me that it might be an option but it most likely wasn’t necessary. Here is why I am extremely disappointed in him as a doctor. I specifically asked will a tetanus shot have any side affects that could inhibit me on my vacation on Monday that is my priority (to be healthy for the trip). He brushed me off and said a tetanus shot was no big deal. I got the shot and was sore in the arm but overall glad I got it, until 4 hours later when I started to feel weak and sick. The next day my arm was so sore I couldn’t lift it, I had a 101 degree fever, my joints were aching and I was nauseous (I left work early). Today a full 48 hours later I still feel sick, my arm is spasming and sore, I have a low grade fever and am furious that he would not warn me as to the side affects of a tetanus shot. I might be ignorant for not knowing,(Poli/Sci Major) but I am not the medical professional Dr. Clark is and he gave me ZERO indication that I was going to feel even the slightest discomfort. Now I am worried that I might have to cancel my first vacation in two years because I will be unable to enjoy any of the activities I was going to enjoy.