Dr. Marcucci saw my parakeet, did some routine bloodwork, and then took over 10 days to provide results. A routine lab would have reported same in 24 hours. I found her rather condescending and not particularly good with people skills. She seemed more interested in selling me pellet food than in learning about the particular bird I had. (I explained that I had repeatedly and unsuccessfully attempted to switch the bird to pellets and that she would not eat them). She also wanted to run a lot of expensive tests because the initial battery of tests had found nothing.
I was unconvinced that the tests would be necessary or helpful, and did not see the utility in subjecting the bird to additional stress. She seemed perfectly healthy after the visit. The waiting room was rather cold for a tropical bird and I was concerned about my parakeet having to spend time in such a chilly space while waiting for the appointment. I did not go back, even though it's the only avian vet in the Bay area. Too bad, as there is a real need for such services in the area. I might try Dr. Dustin, but I'd avoid giving Marcucci repeat business.
