Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Warren Alpert Medical School Brown University (1997) RI
  • Residency: New York University Med Ctr (2001) NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2004)
  • Internship: New York University Medical Center (1998) NY

Practice Locations


Menlo Medical Clinic in Menlo Park - 321 Middlefield Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA

321 Middlefield Road

Menlo Park , CA 94025

(650) 498-6500

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Patient Ratings

(197 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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4.9/5
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4.9/5
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4.9/5
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(258 reviews)

Dr. Rothstein and her team are amazing.
Excellent provider
Dr. Rothstein has always been extremely helpful in explaining the situation and answering my questions very clearly and slowly. I am grateful and thankful to have Dr. Rothstein as my doctor. I feel very comfortable and I have so much trust that I know I am in good hand with her.
Superb doctor, listens well, communicates clearly and practices excellent medicine
She explained slowly and in detail for me which was extremely helpful.
Loved her
I love Dr. Rothstein, she is very consistent in her advice and treatment.
She is absolutely fantastic!
I would appreciate more adherence to appointment times.
Excellent responsive, prompt service from all the team members who I spoke with: doctor, front desk staff, nurse, lab technician
Dr. Rothstein is a great doctor. I appreciate the time she takes to listen to my concerns and engage in discussion about my care.
Exceptional doctor. Professional, caring, thorough.
Fantastic! And she was on time, too.
Fantastic physician! So lucky she is my ob/gyn!
Dr. Rothstein is extremely knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, thorough, kind ad caring.
You are a well-organized, responsive group - thank you!
Dr Rothstein is amazing. And consequently she is busy!
The office was extremely timely. The staff are always pleasant and accommodating.
Dr. Carrie Rothstein was thorough, caring, and had excellent bedside manner.
Dr Rothstein is a very kind, caring and warm doctor! And I was even able to get my flu shot! It would be nice if a lot of doctors are like Dr. Rothstein! Thank you!
I really trust Dr.Rothstein and she is an excellent doctor. It is clear that short staffing and mismanagement of Menlo Medical has created a situation where she cannot provide good care or attention to all her patients including myself. J feel very stuck as I am needing care right now and have to continually call to be put on anyone’s radar. In the past, I would have already been seen and called and treated with more compassion and empathy.
Dr Rothstein is very thorough I her explanations. She makes sure that her patient knows what options are available and she does so in a warm and friendly manner.
With Dr Rothstein and her team I know I’m in good hands. They are the best I’ve seen.
Excellent physician! we love her!
Very enjoyable visit! Great doctor!
Excellent physician with great communication skills.
Dr. Rothstein was thorough and informative!
Dr Rothstein is the most thorough physician I have ever had, she is a great listener and an amazing communicator. Highly recommend her!
Dr. Rothstein is wonderful and spent a good amount of time with and I did not feel rushed. All my questions were answered.
Dr. Rothstein was amazing! She’s patient, empathetic, and a wealth of knowledge. My procedure was painless.
It was a very pleasant viste
Excellent service!!
Dr. Rothstein's attention and care are always excellent. Only con was the wait time for the appointment.
Dr. Rothstein truly cares about her patients.
Dr Rothstein is excellent.
She’s the best!
Dr Rothstein is amazing, kind, and caring
Dr,. Rothstein explained everything
Feels like my doctor has to spend a lot of time dealing with her software in our time together.
Excellent doctor and practice.
She is a very caring and efficient person.
She is exceptional. Kind, caring and very informative. She has a wonderful disposition.
Loved her professionalism and super detailed and making sure to go over everything
I LOVE her; she's my oby/gyn.
I felt listened to and looked after. I was very happy with my experience. All my questions got answered.
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Dr. Rothstein is a very kind and caring professional.
Dr. Rothstein is an excellent doctor as well as very, very kind and caring.
Took the time to explain and educate me re menopause.
Dr Rothstein is amazing!!!
Doctor Rothstein was very nice and helpful and I recommend her, but waiting time was 1 hour and 40 minutes.
She is great!
Dr. Rothstein is kind, patient, and explains everything!
Dr Rothstein is so kind and caring. She explains all procedures and answers all questions. I would highly recommend her as a wonderful doctor.
The best doctor who took her time with me. Got me into primary care doc immediately. Really went out of her way to help me. Thanks
Dr Rothstein is an excellent MD. She is caring, patient and takes the time to listen to you and explains things very well!
I feel very fortunate…. Dr Rothstein is the best…. Very knowledgeable, smart, great communicator… in the short visits, really makes sure I get answers without feeling like I’m on the clock.
Smart, empathetic, efficient. Great doctor. Hard to get an appointment because she’s so good.
Dr. Rothstein is great! I really like her manner.
I've trusted Dr. Rothstein for over 10 years. She has helped me through three major health issues.
Dr. Rothstein is wonderful. She is warm and takes her time. She’s exceptionally thorough. A great doctor!
Dr. Rothstein was great at listening to my concerns.
Dr. Rothstein is fantastic
The doctor (Carrie Rothstien) is very good.
Dr. Rothstein is caring and takes time for my questions and provides clear answers.
She is truly personable and professional
Very caring, thorough and clear.
Dr. Rothstein is always very knowledgeable and caring. Her explanations are especially clear and informative.
Am really appreciative of the excellent doctors & care.
Excellent. So attentative and calm doctor - this was the reason I changed clinic to yours.
Love, love, love Dr. Rothstein!! Came back to her when my insurance changes
Always friendly, knowledgeable, easy to talk to.
This process allowed her to be much more responsive than would otherwise have been possible. She listened and was very thorough in giving instructions to me.
Carrie's the best!!!
She is very knowledgeable, attentive and caring. Excellent “bedside manners†.
Dr Rothstein is fabulous! She keeps track of details, and asks about things that were an issue last year. She also asks about my family, and really listens to my answers
Dr. Rothstein is amazing and very attentive to her patients.
Dr. Rothstein is wonderful. A great doctor. I would recommend her to family and friends without hesitation. I feel very lucky to have her as my doctor.
Dr R is wonderful. Thank you!
Very underrated provided but great service!
As I wote earlier, Dr. Rothstein is what all doctors should strive to be like. I would recommend her highly.
She’s the best doctor I’ve ever had. Kind, thorough, intelligent, and thoughtful.
Dr. Rothstein is amazing
Dr. Rothstein is personable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. She understands my concerns and questions and recommends the best option tailored to me. She's a wonderful doctor.
Dr Rothstein was very thorough in answering my questions
Dr. Rothstein is kind and thoughtful, and an excellent doctor. Her step by step thoroughness in describing everything as it happens not only helped me get through the procedure but also avoided a potential issue because I was able to tell them to change anesthetic at the literal last moment. My fault for not realizing I needed it on my chart - I'll fix that.
Dr. Rothstein is outstanding!
Dr. Rothstein is an excellent, caring physician.
very helpful
excellent!
She seems to run late pretty consistently.
Dr. Rothstein is great what I dislike it's the delay
Dr Rothstein is great! I always feel like she listens to my concerns and gives thoughtful, honest answers. She also helps put things in perspective, which I really appreciate.
I like Dr. Rothstein very much, but in my several years of seeing her and multiple visits, I have never had the visit on the originally scheduled date and time. There is always a rescheduling or delay, which plays havoc with my calendar. I keep thinking about whether to change doctors, but I do like her personally and she knows my body well now.
This was my first visit to GYN to see Dr. Rothstein. She was caring, thoughtful, diligent and professional. She took the time to explain the ultrasound and she was patient to listen and answered my questions. She gets five stars for excellence!
Dr. Rothstein is awesome!
She is excellent
This was such a positive experience for me. The provider listened to my questions and concerns, presented different contraceptive options, and helped me make an informed choice. She also carefully talked me through the placement procedure and was positive and encouraging. It was honestly one of the best medical experiences I have had, despite the physical pain of the IUD insertion process.
Dr. Rothstein is thorough in her examination and clearly very experienced. However, a simple 'sorry for being 50 mins late' would have helped. I understand that some patients need more time. Informing me of the delays would have been a first step. Asking if I wanted to reschedule would have been the next. I work, so I chose an appointment close to 'lunch time. If she is running behind. Have the front desk tell me that then give me a new slot within 2 days NOT 2 weeks!!
Dr. Rothstein is always very thorough and patient with her detail explanations. She made sure that you understood what she was convey and she has answered all your questions. I never felt that I was rushed through an appointment. Which was very important for me.
Dr. Rothstein was attentive, helpful, and friendly. I enjoyed being her patient.
I really appreciate how Dr Rothstein goes over and explains issues and options. This continues from last time
I already have recommended her to others who have signed us as patients.
i really like the care provider but I have always had to wait at least 40 min after my scheduled appointment to see the doctor. wait times are so bad!
Dr.Rothstein is exceptional. She is very caring and patient and has excellent bedside manner. Even patients who are extremely anxious feel reassured by her skills, ability to calmly communicate and very obvious caring/kindness. She is wonderful!
Dr. Rothstein is extremely caring and wonderful about explaining medical issues.
Wonderful care
Dr. Rothstein is knowledgeable, personable, and incredibly professional. I can't recommend her enough!
Dr. is excellent but would not recommend the practice due to consistently terrible wait times.
Although the doctor was attentive and helpful, I wouldn't recommend this practice to anyone based on the terrible clinic delays.
I like Dr. Rothstein a lot, but in the last six months, all three of my scheduled visits had to be rescheduled last-minute because she was held up. By the third time, this became very annoying.
Dr. Rothstein is very helpful, skilled, compassionate, and empathetic.
Dr Rothstein was absolutely amazing, she is so considerate and sympathetic to our situation. she spent extra time explaining options and really listening to us.
very good experience with the doctor.
Dr. Rothstein is the best! Excellent provider, pls. do all you can to keep her!
Dr. Rothstein is the BEST! I wish all my doctors were as patient and caring.
Dr Rothstein was running a bit behind schedule (an emergency ) but she made sure to stay past the normal clinic time, was thorough and very detailed about all the matters at hand.
Dr. Rothstein was wonderful in her care & follow up & I felt confidence & trust in her as we handled the sad news of miscarriage. I was grateful she was my doctor.
Dr. Rothstein is still new to me. This appointment marked just my second meeting with her. She does inspire confidence, she talks with me as if I have a functioning brain, and she executes her tasks with great facility, which I appreciate very much.
Excellent care! Dr. Rothstein is wonderful.
The doctor was genuine, thoughtful and in tune with my concerns. I appreciated her support and comments.
Knowledgeable and compassionate physician, excellent communication skills
Dr. Rothstein was amazing! So good at what she does & very personable. She is excellent.
This visit was my first with Dr. Rothstein. She is impressive. She's thoughtful, caring, considerate. I'm happy she's my new gyn.
Dr. Rothstein always spends as much time as needed. Her explanations are clear and knowledgeable. Always appreciate her care and compassion.
Dr. Rothstein was friendly, thorough and answered all of my questions. I'm very happy to have her as one of my Drs.
in spite of the long delay in actually seeing Dr Rothstein (45min) , she is a n excellent physician.
Dr. Rothstein is always very detailed on explaining the procedures one is about to go through. I love her gentle ways with her patients.
Dr Rothstein is thorough, kind, warm, and caring.
I appreciated the doctor being thorough and going through all the options with me to understand my wishes before making her recommendation for treatment course.
Dr Rothstein is one of the finest physicians I've ever met. She is extraordinary! And although she is very busy she takes the time needed.
Dr. Rothstein is very caring and wonderful about explaining things. I'm grateful that she is my doctor.
Dr. Rothstein always takes her time explaining the procedures, what I might be experiencing and what to expect for the future. I felt that I am always being heard as a patient and she is always keeping an eye on me.
Dr. Rothstein is exceptional. She deals with utmost professionalism and empathy. She is a wonderful practitioner of the art of medicine.
Appreciated that Dr. Rothstein remembered me and my past visits, including personal notes.
I love dr Rothstein. she keeps me calm and I'm confident in the care she provides me.
Always feel confident with Dr. Rothstein.
I was so nervous during this first pregnancy and Dr Rothstein puts me at ease and makes melaugh and smile at every visit. she is warm, calm, professional, and has the demeanor and confidence of a doctor who has years of experience and compassion behind her.
Dr. Carrie Rohstein is warm, knowledgeable, and professional. She's a wonderful person.
I LOVE Dr Rothstein!
Dr Rothstein is wonderful!
The lateness, when I had an appointment first thing in the morning, was unacceptable and inconsiderate.
Having to wait for more than an hour is not ok except in cases of emergency. No emergency was mentioned.
She's great!
if appointments are to be cancelled they should give ample time to patients and not call less than 30 minutes before.
Wait time in exam room a bit long.
She is the best doctor I've ever had. She is caring, knowledgeable, empathetic, kind, clear, helpful, and completely present. I wish all my doctors were like her.
very good and very patient to listen what I asked.
she hasn't emailed me consult info as promised
LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr Rothstein. I am so glad I chose her as my OB. she is intelligent, up to date on her knowledge, detail oriented, warm, patient, and an amazing physician who works so hard for her patients.
love all the doctors and nurses in this practice, but I have to spend an extensive amount of time waiting almost every visit.
Dr. Rothstein talked me through every step as she performed the procedure (colonoscopy). She was professional yet friendly. It could not have been handled better.
First visit with Dr. Rothstein. Don't know her well enought to recommend her to others. First impression was good!
I love Dr. Rothstein! She addressed all my concerns, makes me feel like she was all day to listen.
I have a complicated medical history, and I was impressed that Dr. Rothstein familiarized herself with it in advance and was able to discuss it in detail with me. she also spent a lot of time with me.
Dr. Rothstein is great. Friendly and efficient.
Dr Rothstein is excellent-always compassionate and thorough. she has extensive knowledge and experience
Helpful resources provided after visit, including written summary of the next steps I needed to take. Provider was very friendly and knowledgeable
excellent once she's in the room but wait times are excessive
Dr. Rothstein has been my OBGYN for 20 years. She has been my doctor for 2 surgeries. She is an outstanding doctor.
I really appreciated the amount of time Dr. Rothstein spent with me. I didn't feel rushed at all, and she made me feel comfortable asking questions. She also made me feel at ease during my appointment and gave lots of explanation (what she would be doing, about medications, side effects, etc.). She clearly wanted to make sure I was comfortable and well informed both during and after my appointment.
Doctor Rothstein is fantastic. At last I am lucky enough to have a doctor who truly cares about me. She listens, and then gives great recomendations.
Dr. Rothstein is my idea of perfection for a doctor: Personable, THOROUGH, not rushed, kind - always a warm friendly smile, excellent listener, "no question is a dumb question."
Dr. Rothstein is fantastic. Never feel rushed, she's very attentive, and I trust her completely.
Dr Rothstein is great at explaining things!
Dr. Rothstein was very thorough; as a new patient, she went through everything even though my records had not arrived
I have already recommended Dr. Rothstien to several friends
Dr. Rothstein is great! all my questions are always answered and never feel rushed.
she is very patient listening my problem
I could not be happier with Dr. Rothstein. At every turn she has been incredibly knowledgeable as well going far above and beyond my highest level of expectations.
Dr. Rothstein is so caring and really helped me with what I was going through. She explained everything to my level and very detailed. She made me feel better when I left my visit. She's the BEST doctor anyone can ask for. GOB BLESS HER ALWAYS!
Dr. Rothstein is very thorough. She has saved my life two times and delivered my baby.
LOVED Dr. Rothstein. She spent a LONG time with me and answered all of my questions. Very excited to be under her care.
I love Dr. Rothstein. She is thorough and awesome.
Dr. Rothstein and her staff are exceptional!!
Probably the kindest, most caring and well-informed OB/GYN I have ever been examined/treated by. Great communicator.
Dr Rothstein is extraordinarily gifted. she spends so much time to answer questions and to discuss any issues.
I really enjoyed my prenatal appointments with Dr Rothstein. She is informed and engaged, but also quick and doesn't waste your time.
Dr. Rothstein has been my GYN for almost 3 years now. After a very bad experience with the GYN @Stanford, I was lucky enough to find her and she very successfully treated my previous medical issue. For this annual visit, I love that she is very hands-on (went through my medical Hx with me, updated chart herself) and EXTREMELY thorough in everything (discussion/review of past issue that was treated, explanation of what she is doing, treatment/care). She has a great bedside manner and remembered what we had discussed before. I will be a very loyal patient!
Dr. Rothstein is the best GYN I have ever had. That is why I keep coming back to her clinic.
Dr. Rothstein was rushed and seemed impatient with my questions. She did answer them all, but she definitely was faster in her work than during our first visit.
This was my first visit with Dr. Rothstein, she had a great bedside manner and very easy to talk to and I felt she listened. I will continue to see her.
She was extremely thorough and spent close to an hour with me. I was very appreciative of her time and thoroughness. It gave me a better understanding of why she was running so late. (and my appointment time was late morning). Still, the fact that she was running late should have been communicated to us before we even came into the doctors office, not in the office past the scheduled time.
I trust the doctor why I keep coming back.
Dr. Rothstein is amazing. She is very caring and compassionate and always makes me feel like my health is important to her. Love her!!
Dr. Rothstein is the first physician to take the time to thoroughly explain my condition. Thank you!
She is wonderful.
The doctor didn't make calls to clarify my test results until I got there, which made me waiting for more than 30 minutes to a doctor visit that lasted less than 15 minutes. I would expect my doctor to be better prepared for her patients. The nurse never followed up with me to set up a follow up appointment either. I am planning to get a new doctor.
Dr. Rothstein is the kind of doctor everyone hopes to have. That is why I travel to see her.
Experience I had was beyond my expectations - Dr. Carrie Rothstein is an excellent physician!
Dr. Rothstein is the BEST!!
I know that she is a good doctor and busy but sometimes I wish she would be more conscious of the time of others.
wonderful physician!
Very personable & makes you feel comfortable in otherwise uncomfortable appointment.
Good experience. Dr. Sinha is friendly, responsive and sympathetic
I am glad that I switched to my current care provider and had a good experience.
I'm very pleased whit the care I got
Dr. Rothstein is amazing. I really enjoy being her patient she is so patient, caring, detail - always a great experience.
Dr. Rothstien is wonderful! She is patient with questions, makes time to explain clearly, and never seems to rush you. She makes you feel like you are a person not a number and that she cares about you. She exhibits excellent knowledge but also gentleness and empathy.
She has been hands down the best doctor I (and my husband) have ever had.
After giving birth my son was in the NICU. Dr. Rothstein called me every day to check on both of us even though she did not end up delivering him.
Dr Rothstein is amazing, I'm so glad I have her as my OB.
Dr. Rothstein is empathetic, compassionate, thoughtful, knowledgeable, skillful and helpful. She's the best GYN I've ever had. She took time to answer my questions and didn't make me feel stupid for asking them. She even drew me a picture to better explain the problem and a possible solution.
I have recommended Dr. Rothstein to 2 people just this week!
Very pleased with my provider!
Dr. Rothstein is very thorough and compassionate. I can talk to her about anything. She makes me feel very comfortable.
Dr. Rothstein has saved my life twice. Hope she doesn't need to do it again. :}
Dr. Carrie R. is the best.
Dr. Rothstein is always very kind and patient. She never seems to be in a rush and is very thoughtful and thorough.
Dr. Rothstein is fantastic!
Dr. Rothstein and her nurse are amazing. They open in communication, were friendly and helpful.
I respect and really like having Dr. Rothstein as my doctor. I would highly recommend her
Dr. Rothstein is outstanding. I'm always amazed by the time that she takes with me.
I have referred a number of friends to Dr. Rothstein. She is one of the best doctors I've had and I trust her to the point that I travel from LA to see her. (I recently moved.)
Dr. Rothstein is wonderful and I would recommend her with my highest possible praise.
Dr. Rothstein is a capable practitioner who was able to answer my questions about the problem the brought m there. She seemed genuinely concerned about how I was doing and provided the kind of comprehensive office visit that seems rare lately, but very much appreciated- an interest in how I was doing as a whole person and how she could help, rather than as a body system or a series of computer entries.
I absolutely love Dr. Rothstein. She has a wonderful beside manner and is an excellent doctor.
absolutely the best care any patient could expect or receive
Dr. Rothstein is the absolute best. She spends tons of time with me, and even encourages me in my life circumstances, not just physical health.
Dr. Rothstein is great and I never feel rushed I get that she gives each patient this attention so perhaps space appointments out more to avoid delays.
I understand my doctor was late, but I just know that she is giving her patients the attention and care. Every patient is different and requires more time than others. She had never made me feel rushed. So I don't mind waiting for Dr. Rothstein.
DR. ROTHSTEIN IS AN INCREDIBLY SMART, COMPASSIONATE, COMPETENT, PATIENT AND ATTENTIVE OB/GYN.
Dr. Rothstein is the best OB/GYN I have ever had. And her staff is great also.
Dr. Rothstein is awesome. Professional, nice, approachable.
Dr. Rothstein has exceeded all of our expectations before, during, and after the birth of our son. We can't say thank you enough for the quality of the care we have received and the compassion and empathy with which it was provided. I would highly recommend her to anyone having a baby.
Very good!
I had an excellent experience and will definitely be returning.
Worked together with me to make decisions
Dr Rothstein is excellent but it is difficult to recommend her to others only because of the very long wait times to see her.
I really like Dr. Rothstein. I feel I am in very capable hands.
dr Rothstein is great. she spends the time talking with me to make sure. we are making the best care choices and that I understand what and why we are doing it this way
Dr rothstein & her nurse are the best!
Dr. Rothstein is amazing. The wait time before she sees you (waiting room/exam room) has improved SIGNIFICANTLY over the past 2 years. Been great.
Dr. Carrie Rothstein was a very caring compassionate Dr; I left very glad I made my appt. with her. Answered all my concerns knowledgeably; and kindly.
Dr. Rothstein is spectacular both in her straightforward and compassionate bedside manner and her calm competence and willingness to work with the patient. We are so glad to have her as our OBGYN and would highly recommend her to anyone else.
Dr. Rothstein is wonderful. Very patient.
Dr. Rothstein was more personable & engaged than the last time we met.
Dr. Rothstein is very competent and thorough, but she doesn't have a great personal connection to patients.
this was my first visit to Dr. Rothstein because I am changing my mammogram visits to Menlo Clinic from a private provider. Dr. Rothstein got me an immediate appointment with the radiologist and everything was completed within the hour. She had access to all of my health history through the Menlo Clinic website and she had read all of it before we met for the first time. It was a very good visit.
I have been coming to Menlo Medical for over 13 years and all of my doctors have great!
Dr Rothstein is a very careing Doctor , when you see her she makes you feel very confident ,like as if you where the most important patient. I have allready recommented her to a friend and will allways recommend her.She is a # 1 provider and you can be happy to have her on your Team.
Dr. Rothstein is great.
Dr. Rothstein spent a lot of time explaining things & answering my questions. She was very courteous, knowledgeable & thorough.
I have been seeing Dr. Carrie Rothstein for over 7 years and she is outstanding. In fact, outstanding is an understatement. Dr. Rothstein is an exceptional physician!
Dr. Carrie Rothstein makes you feel very well cared for and comfortable.
I hadn't been to the office in a few years, and Dr Rothstein was very supportive. It was extremely easy to talk to her and she made me feel welcome and comfortable.
Great experience. Dr. Rothstein is very knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate.
Excellent MD.
Dr. Rothstein is great! Makes me feel at ease and always takes her time.
EXCELLENT.
I'm grateful that Dr. Rothstein over saw my prenatal care.
Provider is excellent. Wait time has always been horrendous.
I look forward to continuing care with Dr, Rothstein she made me feel very comfortable and informed about my choices,
Very good!
I love Dr. Rothstein! She spent a lot of time with me for a routine visit.
Good!
Dr. Rothslein was exceptionally kind and empathetic.
Great experience I've recommended her to friends.

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