I was referred to Horchak for what I was told was a mass on my kidney. First, I had to see the PA. I was told I needed surgery to see what it was and biopsy if needed. I should have listened to my gut when I asked for an appt with him if he was doing surgery and was told I didn't need to see him.
I called them wks ahead to say I had a trach and asked them to inform anesthesia. So the nurse anesthetist came in after just prior to surgery finding out I had a trach. He was VERY obviously ruffled by it and said he was doing a spinal. After sticking the needle in my back numerous time he was angry and I was given iv meds to put me out while sitting on the edge of the bed. I woke up with pain all over. I was released and went home an hr away. The pain continued to get worse. Not just in my kidney area but, esp ribs and hip and shoulder. When I started to vomit I called him. I told him I was having pain and tried to tell him what I had taken and where the pain was. He didn't have time to listen to what I was saying and told me to take the tylenol and call in 2 hrs. I tried to tell him I HAD ALREADY taken pain meds but, the pain was making me vomit and he didn't hear that so I called back in a half hr. I didn't get the chance to tell him anything before he started yelling at me. He said he'd call something in. I drove an hr back late at night to find that he called in nausea meds. I was not about to call him so I had to pay for an ER visit.
I wrote him personally but, as I expected he was done with me.
My pain in my whole right side persisted so I went to my Dr to find out I had multiple broken ribs, a tear in my hip, and a great deal of pain in my r shoulder and my r knee.
The arrogance and rude attitude he treated me with was inexcusable. I'm not convinced that he even did anything he says he did. I would not recommend him to treat anyone. I would sure like to know what happened in there.

Submitted Sept. 21, 2020

Horrible physician. Prostrate cancer patients GO elsewhere.

Submitted March 3, 2020

One of the kindest doctors I have ever met. He makes sure all of his patients are well taken care of. He took the time to go over information and answer any questions I might have.

Submitted June 7, 2017

I'm not one to write public reviews but if this saves another family from going through what my family experienced it's all worth it. Dr Horchak was a friendly enough guy when he wasn't being arrogant, inappropriate or rude. He didn't accurately document after his initial appointment and was unsure of the exact location of lesion therefore he reported different information after surgery. He downplayed any of our questions or concerns saying "people live for a long time with this diagnosis. He should worry more about the other family member who has cancer". It turns out we got a second opinion from a world renown bladder surgeon and we were shocked at the amount of cancer that remained in his bladder after the initial surgery which was one month prior. He later had multiple medical complications requiring surgery and hospitalization because of the location of the tumor. Turns out it was much more than "a simple surgery". Thankfully, the second opinion prevented my family member from having a lifetime of complications. We are happy to report he's been cancer free for over 1 year!! My recommendation: ask the right questions and if you feel uneasy please seek out a second opinion...it could save your loved ones life!

Submitted May 31, 2016

Submitted Aug. 6, 2014

Excellent surgeon. Compassionate and efficient. Concern for patients is exceptional.

Submitted May 13, 2008

EXCELLENT DOCTOR - TREATMENT AND CARE KEPT ME FROM HAVING PROSTATE SURGERY

Submitted July 10, 2006

Submitted April 2, 2006

This doctor was hired to repair a recuring hernia and a testicle pain.Not only he did not repair the hernia(open surgery without any mash reinforcement)He did cut the bloodflow to my testicle which within six months slowly died of starvation.He ignored my complaints for those six months and then he said:"Oh well, it is not a big deal,testicles are like a kidneys.You have another one".The dead testicle has been removed last month I am facing a lifetime of expensive HRT and of course the damage done to me and my family life is obvious...and this man will keep doing this until who knows when.

Submitted Sept. 5, 2005