Dr. Debra Butt

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Ratings for Dr. Vasima Ali

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Horrible and not progressive. Doesn’t care about mental health and tells me to take a steam when I went in for serious ongoing sinus concerns requiring me to see an ENT. I had a skin tag which she refused to remove and I got removed the next day from a walk in clinic. She’s completely backwards in her thinking and I was shocked she hadn’t even asked me about a Pap smear test and I had to bring it up myself given my age. I called her for a physical and she gave me flack about how I don’t live in the city anymore so she doesn’t want to see me. I’m not sure what my location has to do with my relationship. The point is I’ll be at my appointment when it’s scheduled and it’s a physical at the end of the day...she’s dismissive to your issues if you’re a young adult. She’s been helpful to my family but she’s been completely neglectful towards me when I’ve called her recently about my high blood pressure, heart palpations and anxiety I’ve been dealing with for the past year because of COVID. And her response to me was to find a new doctor. Please retire already and stop wasting people’s time.

Submitted May 28, 2021

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Asked Dr. Ali to refer me to a psychiatrist because my anxiety has become quite unbearable. She then asked if I like to read, I said sure, and she proceeded to tell me that if I "have trouble talking to others," I should "start a book club" ??? Safe to say I am neither cured nor mentally stable. Thanks!

Submitted Jan. 12, 2021

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Dr Ali is good, quiet yet reserved. I didnt mind her and truth be told if it wasnt for Dr Ali delivering my son (whom was 2 weeks overdue) I dont know if he wouldve made it. Only once did I ever hear her raise her voice and that was during delivery when I was tired and felt like giving up. I like her. The only thing I didnt like or agree with is the fact she said my son had FAS which isnt/wasnt true. I had not even consumed alcohol during pregnancy.

Submitted March 24, 2020

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Dr. Ali has been my doctor for over 20 years, my mom goes to her and loves her. I on the other hand have never enjoyed her. She delivered my first daughter and it was a horrible experience, she never told me what was going on at each appointment. After a few months I switched my daughter to a different doctor and was told she was given the wrong vaccines.

Submitted May 15, 2019

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2
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5
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5
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She has been my doctor since birth and Is one of the free real doctors left practicing. She will take the necessary amount of time to listen to your concerns and don’t turn you away after one problem. She is not a quick fix doctor but will rather take the proper precautions and conduct tests before allowing you to rely on medications.

Submitted May 3, 2019

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Wow she is a very caring and very knowledgeable doctor. Last 13 years she is our family doctor

Submitted Oct. 5, 2018

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Dr Ali is a very caring doctor with lots to say. A lot of the other comments below are a little bit over exaggerated. She cares for her patients, you just need to ask the right questions. When you concerns are legitimate she will help you to receive the care you need. Waiting times in the office are quiet long and this can be quiet annoying at times.

Submitted Feb. 21, 2018

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Been with her for 22 years (since I was born), and I will now look elsewhere. Agree with the past comment - not prescription happy, not referral happy, not mental health happy.

Submitted Oct. 20, 2017

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Dr. Ali is a very dedicated family doctor and explains the concerned health problem in detail. My daughter along with my best friend go to her since the past 20 years. However her new staff is not efficient as Margaret her previous MOA.

Submitted Sept. 11, 2017

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To be honest I find it very shocking reading some of the reviews here. Im sure alot of the reviews were written by people whom arent well educated. My first interaction with Dr Ali was in the late 90's when I was taken to her during the end stages of my pregnancy. I had a very difficult delivery for my 1st child which Dr Ali had been involved. My son was born via extraction with no vital signs. Throughout my labor Dr Ali was very thorough, gave me clearcut instructions etc. To make it short, Dr Ali had literally saved my son's life whom is now 19. I will forever be grateful to Dr Ali. Shame that I read about Margaret leaving as she was always the greatest as well. The world needs more Dr's like Dr Ali and more secretaries like Margaret.

Submitted July 19, 2017

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