Convenience

We want your visit to our office to be as easy as possible. Appointments are scheduled conveniently and promptly to meet your needs.

Dr. Doucet has hospital privileges at area hospitals. He can admit patients to these hospitals and perform inpatient procedures; he can also perform outpatient procedures both in his office or in the hospital.

Communication

If a surgical procedure is necessary, we will explain the procedure to you in detail. understanding of a treatment makes most patients more relaxed about the process. Dr. Doucet has had many years of clinical and surgical experience and can handle the most delicate surgical procedures with ease and efficiency.

Comfort

Your comfort is a top priority in all phases of the process, including the use of anesthesia. Dr. Doucet's comprehensive anesthesia training, and our relaxed and pleasant environment, enable us to ensure the comfort of our patients whether or not there is a need for sedation or general anesthesia.

Consideration

Perhaps most importantly, doctors refer their patients to Dr. Doucet because of their confidence in his extensive training -- and in the sensitive, fully professional care he provides to every patient.

Parking

Our office has plenty of patient parking and is within walking distance of BART (El Cerrito Plaza Station).

Patient Rights

This practice believes each patient has a right to:

1. To considerate and respectful care
2. To see Dr. Doucet each time you visit the office with an appointment
3. To personal and informational privacy
4. To know in advance the type and expected costs of treatment
5. To expect Dr. Doucet and his staff to follow appropriate infection control
6. To inquire about treatment alternatives and be told the advantages and disadvantages of each
7. To refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and be informed of consequences of this action
8. To be informed of the education and training of Dr. Doucet and his entire staff
9. To be informed of the professional rules, laws and ethics that governs the practice and it's employees

Patient Responsibilities

This practice believes each patient is responsible:

1. To provide to the best of our knowledge, accurate and complete information about present symptoms, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, and other matters regarding your health
2. To follow the treatment plan recommended
3. To properly fulfill the financial obligations of care
4. To follow rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct
5. To be considerate of the rights of other patients and office personnel