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1/14/10 |
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My first time meeting her was in the delivery room when I had my 2nd child (she was covering for Dr. Berg who I saw throughout the pregnancy). She has a great attitude and is very competent. I had a long and hard delivery but she was there the entire time and motivated me to get thru it. Everything turned out well-no c-section or episiotomy needed for an almost 9 lb baby (and I am not big, normally 110 lb). Dr. Berg & Dr. V are a great team!
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12/24/09 |
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I'm surprised by all the negative comments about Dr. Villanueva. I find her very friendly, but more importantly, extremely intelligent and capable. She was very kind to me after a recent miscarriage and put me at ease about my ability to conceive again. She also seems to care about the whole health of her patients, reminding me to take my vitamins and exercise regularly (without making me feel like I'm a lump). I trust her completely and recommend her to friends who are looking for a good gynecologist.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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11/29/09 |
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Dr. Villanueva reaffirms my distrust and apprehension of doctors. She was recommended to me by my former primary care physician (she was horrible too). My first visit with her last year went ok, although the appointment ran late, I equated that to the office was busy, it happens. However this year my experience with her was horrible. When she called me with my results I was reprimanded for calling the office after hours, when she only called me 2 minutes prior and I missed her call. When I returned her call, she basically told me to only call during office hours. We scheduled a follow up. And again she called me after hours to tell me about the results and left a message. Following her directions, I called the following day (during office hours) only to be told by her assistant that she does not speak to patients during the day, and that she only makes calls after hours. Needless to say it is now November and have yet to receive those results. I am now consulting with another doctor.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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9/7/09 |
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She is a horrible doctor, very rude and berates her patients. If you are pregnant and/or a first time mother DO NOT go to her, she rushes you, seems frustrated when asked questions, talks down to you. She rarely returns phone calls and when she does she acts like your question was a waste of her time. I always feel terrible leaving her office. The front staff is nice but the office manager is incompetent and lazy, I had to threaten to write a letter to the owner before she would process my insurance claim/reimbursement.
Insurance: Aetna
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7/17/09 |
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Please do not go to this doctor, especially if you have a situation like being pregnant. She was great when I first went to her but when I started having issues in my pregnancy she became rude and dissmissive, she will also talk down to you if you ask a "stupid" question. My delivery was a nightmare, her idea of support consited of yelling at and berating me. My efforts ended in a c-section however she had knocked something over and started cursing and throwing a tantrum right before she cut me open which was unsettling. She failed to review my blood work during the pregnancy which needed to be re-ran resulting in me being quarentined in recovery. I could go on and on...I left my delivery feeling abused and scarred emotionally and physically. Needless to say I will not be going back, nor would I recomend her and I hope no one else has to go through what I went through.
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7/14/09 |
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The first visit will be my last visit. In the office, she was short but ok overall. I had an issue a few weeks later and it took her 3 days to return my phone call. While speaking to her on the phone she was extremely rude, arrogant and told me I was wrong while explaining my symptoms. Honestly, she is the worst doctor I’ve ever had.
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6/26/09 |
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And I thought it was me! After reading about Farrah Fawcett's ordeal with Anal Cancer I did some research regarding screening (recommended for women over 40) as Dr. Villanueva seemed reluctant to examine me some time ago upon request and does not do so routinely. Coupled with her treatment of me for a biopsy- I hadn't eaten and made the mistake of looking up while she was extracting the tissue however she her joking with the attendant about how one woman complained about post bleeding in a deragatory way was shocking to me and totally offensive. After the painful procedure I was instructed to rest for a few minutes before getting up and was left alone immediately after the procedure. I took my time but I still felt woozy from the crampin(yes I took an pain reliever before- doesn't do much) and nearly fainted when I sat up. I called out for help and no one came. After reading these reviews my feeling is that it is time to find a more professional GYN.
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5/6/09 |
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I came to Dr. V when I was 32 weeks pg with my 2nd child, having moved back to the area from out of state. She is awesome! She is a young professional and her office is run smoothly. I found her to be quick but thorough. Yes, the she and the office staff are busy, but I found them to be friendly, without being "fake nice". There were many times where I had to call to reschedule at the last minute since my husband had to stay at home or meet me to sit with our oldest child. The office is in a convenient location as well. I'll have her deliver my 3rd baby, if we decide to have another!
Insurance: United Healthcare
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4/30/09 |
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I went to see Dr. Villanueva when I arrived in NY but switched to another doctor: she is rude and unpleasant, she misplaced my test results, did them again; she ordered a colposcopy but after performing it and seeing other doctors, they told me it wasn't needed. I have doubts about her knowledge, given that she never gave me much explanations and did a research for a basic thing such as prescribing a contraceptive pill!!! In addition, the staff was clueless: I got my first HPV vaccine there, I honestly thought I was going to die. And of course Dr. Villanueva wasn't around...
Insurance: Aetna
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4/8/09 |
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I went a year ago to Dr Berg and he was very unfriendly, the staff was lazy and werent wearing shoes, they were eating and talking about patients right in front of me. Dr Berg was very dismissive with my pre-pregnancy concerns, and he expected me to know the answers, it was sick, I got a pap and i had to call several times to get my results, Someone told me that Dr Villanueva was better but after reading all these comments i will never go back to either doctor!
Insurance: GHI
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3/22/09 |
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AVOID THIS DOCTOR. I selected Dr. V as my ob/gyn because she was in network. I thought, "How bad can she be?" After my first visit, she called to tell me that I'd have to have a colposcopy due to an abnormal pap smear result. Since then, AFTER I SWITCHED DOCTORS, I realized how abnormal my procedure was with her! First of all, she snapped at me for not taking Advil prior to my visit (I had no idea I was supposed to), she took a very long time (I realized later it's because she probably performed my colp WRONG but had no idea because it was my first colp), there was a lot of bleeding afterwards, and SHE LEFT A PIECE OF GAUZE IN MY VAGINA. I realized this only after I passed it later that day. In future colposcopies with other doctors, I've never ever bled so much or taken so long (prob because they don't gouge my cervix like she did), no one has ever left gauze INSIDE ME, and there are so many other doctors out there that are more professional and competent! She's not even nice!
Insurance: Aetna
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12/30/08 |
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You know, I just came across this when looking for Dr. Villanueva's number and felt compelled to leave a review. I've seen her twice now, and honestly won't be going back, but I think the reviews are a bit extreme. To be honest, she wasn't outwardly friendly, but some doctor's aren't that way. I would agree, though, that it is perceived (or, was my me) that she either isn't knowledgeable or doesn't feel that the patient is entitled to a thorough explanation of the facts at hand. This can be very frustrating to a patient. I don't know about you, but knowledge and facts calm me. When a doctor is vague or dismissive, it makes me wonder if my best interest is in mind. If you'd rather let the doctor do the thinking for you and don't need the detials, I think she's fine. She went to Yale. I'm sure she is highly intelligent. However, I would agree that she's not a "great" doctor when you factor in her bedside manner and desire to share the medical science facts behind your diagnosis.
Insurance: Aetna
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12/27/08 |
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She was terrible. Cold. Seemed to be put out when I wanted to know specifics about my condition. No. Thanks. I'd steer clear of this woman. I've never experienced a doctor with this poor and attitude.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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12/2/08 |
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She was awful. Honestly, I've never been to a doctor that was so disinterested in educating when you actually ask to be educated. Rushed, insensitive. I cried after she left me alone in my room. Please don't go to her if bedside manner is important. She made me feel totally alone and scared instead of making me feel like I had an expert on my side. Ick.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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8/28/08 |
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Cold, rushed, and medically incorrect. This doctor completely misdiagnosed me with an STD, and almost ruined my life. I went to 2 other doctors for second opinions, and they performed more than a blood tests (she refused to do a swab test) - and they found that I had a dermatological condition - psoriasis. I told them about her diagnosis, and they said the medical tests prove it's impossible that I have an STD, and that I never did. They were perplexed by her MIS-diagnosis. I would NOT recommend this doctor, it was the worst experience I have ever had with a physician. Her office also never returned any of my phone calls for 2 weeks - I had to show up in person to get my "WRONG" results. Unbelievable.
Insurance: Aetna
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8/25/08 |
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I had a WONDERFUL experience with Dr. Villanueva. In fact, I have seen her five times over the past two years the positive experience has been consistent! She is patient, kind, and attentive, and I can say the same for her whole staff. I have recommended Dr. Villanueva to several friends, who have all had similar experiences. I would definitely recommend Dr. Villanueva to anyone looking for an OBGYN.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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8/11/08 |
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Rude and rushed. She 'talked-down' to me as if I were an idiot. She should be a bit more careful in the manner in which she interacts with her patients. Some of them may have attended ivy league also. WIll NEVER return.
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7/17/08 |
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I had a physical done with her two years ago. Dr. Villanueva was rude and arrogant. I asked her some questions and she just treated them as not important. It felt like she was in such a hurry, and I didn't even get the chance to additionally talk to her. Never went back to that office.
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6/10/08 |
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She was so rude that she made me cry. My friend also said that two of her friends don't see her anymore because she's made them cry as well.
Insurance: GHI
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5/20/08 |
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I had a good experience with Dr. Villanueva and her staff. She was friendly, upbeat and answered all my questions. She spent a lot of time talking to me about my concerns. Her staff was fine, though not as friendly as the doctor. I only had to wait a few minutes to see the doctor. I would recommend Dr. V to other women.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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5/14/08 |
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I've been with Dr Villanueva for about 7 years and she is wonderful. She has an upbeat and friendly personality and helped soothe my fears years ago at my first gyno appt. I've been seeing her yearly ever since and each time I was met with kindness and knowledge. I called her with a question this year and she returned my call the same day. This year we spoke about my fears about getting pregnant and she was SO NICE and SO SUPPORTIVE. I cant imagine thinking of a bad thing to say about this wonderful doctor.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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4/22/08 |
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I agree completely with the negatives. She left me a message only in response to my inquiry regarding test results which she had for 2 weeks, and then despite 7 calls, she never called me back. I showed up at the office in person and spoke with Dr. Berg, who not only failed to apologize for his partner's rudeness, but violated HIPAA by making announcements regarding my tests at the reception desk in front of the staff and patients. And to add insult to injury, there were PROBLEMS with the results that should have been brought to my attention immediately. Never, never again.
Insurance: Oxford
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4/3/08 |
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I am surprised by these reviews. I found this doctor to be warm, friendly, and supportive. She and her staff were kind and efficient. The welcome packet is well-organized and thorough. I truly liked her.
Insurance: Aetna
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3/25/08 |
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Dr Villanueva never wasted my time and the time waiting in her office was minimal! She's great! To the point, and very efficient.
Insurance: United Healthcare
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3/22/08 |
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I'm another disappointed patient! These bad reviews are all true! While Dr. Villanueva is fast and efficient in her examinations, her bedside manner & attitude are a disgrace! I went to her a few months ago for my pre-conception consultation-- she did it in a cold examination room (I would have preferred her office), and she was extremely rushed with me, brushing off my questions & concerns. She had no pre-conception advice for me and left all of the pressure of getting the information I needed on my shoulders. I would never go back to her!
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3/17/08 |
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Dr. Villanueva is one of the most condescending people I've ever met. I had a horrific experience with her when I went this past fall for an annual exam. (My previous OB-GYN stopped taking my insurance, so she was my first attempt to find a new doctor.) She was condescending, rude, and judgmental. I will never return to this practice.
Insurance: Oxford
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3/7/08 |
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After some investigation, I found some of those statements absolutely libelous..... Dr. Villanueva should consult her layer.....
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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2/27/08 |
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Very very arrogant and rude. The worst experience I have ever had with any doctors in NYC.
Insurance: United Healthcare
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2/18/08 |
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To be blunt- Very arrogant, condescending and appeared distracted. My impression is that she views her patients as idiots and her intellect is far superior-- not knowing if her patients are in the medical field or not. Additionally, her staff, with the exception of the receptionist, were absolutely HORRIBLE. They were extremely unprofessional and poorly trained. I went as a 'go see' for an ob, but I WILL NOT deliver with her.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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2/15/08 |
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I was referred by my co-worker who is an NP. The waiting time was a bit long, the staff- walked around without their shoes, spoke loud, ignored clients when standing infront of the reception area, drank starbucks & gosssiped about their lives instead of working, the music in the waiting room was loud. Villanueva offered no smile. Before the end of the exam I shared my interest in wanting to get pregnant. I wanted specific places, contact info & so on. she offered for me to research the info on-line, the 3 major sperm banks in the country...uhh what are they! She spoke VERY loud too. I wanted to ask her to plz lower her voice. I know people in the next room heard our conversation b/c I did when she left me to see the following patient on the next room. The experience was cold, unprofessional & unfriendly. I told my co-worker my experience she said: Villanueva is more for a very young crowd- she stopped going too. I'm 28 yrs old! & the place was a no no for me!
Insurance: Oxford
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1/8/08 |
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DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR!!! I HAVE HAD THE WORST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE WITH HER. SHE IS RUDE, UNSENSITIVE, UNPROFESSIONAL AND MEAN. SHE SHOLD NOT DEAL WITH MOTHERS AND BABIES BECAUSE SHE SEEMS LIKE A REAL MISANTROPIST TO ME. MOTHERS DO NOT DO THIS TO YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILD!
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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12/13/07 |
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I am very upset at Dr. Villanueva and NYU. We were in the waiting room for 5 hours, and my wife was on the floor crying and bleeding, and was not given a bed or even a look. You can imaging my feeling of helplessness at seeing my wife in this state, on the floor of a waiting room, and Dr. Villanueva not doing anything to help. We were told to sit and wait, but she couldn't sit from the pain. Finally I pleaded and my wife was given a bed that "happened to be available." Maybe the hospital was busy that day and this is not normal, but please beware and don't let this happen to you.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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9/27/07 |
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Dr. Villanueva is by far the worst doctor I have ever seen. After years of seeing her and referring people to her, I will never go back. After negative tests results came back, she left me a voice mail telling me she needed to talk to me about my test results, and that she had bad news. I then called her back and waited 3 days for her to call me back. When I finally spoke to her and told her that I had to wait 3 days to hear bad news, and that this was a violation of the HIPPA law (you cannot leave a message like this on voicemail) she told me "I was at the hospital as I had clients in labor. If it were you, you would want the same attention I gave them". That was the last straw - told her I wanted my results and history sent to me and that I would never be back, to which she responded "That's my choice". She is completely insensitive, rude and totally unprofessional.
Insurance: United Healthcare
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6/22/07 |
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The staff have an attitude and are unhelpful. One incompetent girl (receptionist) didn't know how to draw blood and stabbed me in the wrong place and left the needle in there until I told her it wasn't working. This is after she asked if I had difficult veins! She shouldn't be allowed to draw blood. The wait time is long.
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4/19/07 |
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this so called dr is a **** and her staff sucks!! i would get better care by a bathroom attendent do not see this woman she is horrible
Insurance: GHI
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1/26/07 |
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Insurance: CIGNA
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1/4/07 |
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Dr. Villanueva was very nice, quick and efficient. I did not wait at all and was also able to get an appointment very quickly.
Insurance: Oxford
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1/4/07 |
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I have been with Dr. Villanueva for over 4 years. I have had nothing but great experinces with her and her staff. If i ever had to call her she always called back the same day.
Insurance: Oxford
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I agree with person who made the left first comment. She was never my OBGYN, but she is one of the few that perform a procedure that my primary OBGYN doesnt. She was the rudest human being I have ever met, nasty, thinks she is better than everyone, talks down upon you, not helpful. When I became nervous and upset about the procedure she basically looked at me and was like well too bad...didnt try to accomadate me. Her staff is rude and they talk about you right when they walk out the room. When in the waiting room, one of her pregnancy patients was on the phone with her and when she hung up, Dr. Villanueva was cursing her out saying well she better get here soon I dont have all day etc. I would never ever recommend her to anyone. I have never met such a nasty inexperienced person let alone doctor before ever. STAY FAR AWAY FROM HER.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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7/11/06 |
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Had a great interaction. Striaght forward, knowledgable and good follow up. I have recommended her to many friends.
Insurance: United Healthcare
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The staff is pretty rude, but I love Dr. Villanueva. She is very friendly and kind and always answers any questions I have. I had a few scary procdures done and she was very empathetic. She has called me on a Sunday before to give me test results and to make sure I understood what they meant. I have recommended her to many people.
Insurance: Aetna
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11/29/05 |
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Dr. Villanueva was the most insensitive and callous doctor I have ever met. She and her staff referred to me in the 3rd person when I was in the room, and when I told her I was nervous about a procedure, she responded with "what did you expect?" I uncharacteristically began to cry, since I had no idea what was going on, and was ignored. No follow-up instructions were given after I left, and nobody ever came to check on me, after seeing I was visibly upset. I was shocked. I also had to call repeatedly to get the test results. I will NEVER go to this doctor again, and strongly discourage anyone from seeing this uncaring and inexperienced doctor.
Insurance: HIP
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