Dr. Raul Carvalho
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Our family has been going to Dr Carvalho for over 25 years and he has been wonderful. I'm seeing a lot of negative comments here and I'm very surprised. He has always listened to each of us and taken great care to address all of our concerns and questions. When something is out of his realm and needs attention he has always referred us to a specialist immediately. He has always included life style changes, nutrition etc. in all of his conversations. Yes, he does prescribe drugs but I wouldn't say it was to excess. Personally, when I've asked for another way to handle a health issue (other than drugs) he has always been pleased that I've asked and has made an effort to work with non-drugs. We have had serious health issues in the family but they were always acknowledged, researched and taken care of. Yes, there are long waits but that's nothing that any other Dr.'s office doesn't have. I've always taken the position that your Dr. is someone on your "team" and that there needs to be a conversation going on - we need to be proactive. I highly recommend Dr. Carvalho
Submitted Feb. 23, 2015
Dr Carvalho WAS our family Dr for years. He even delivered me and I'm almost 30. He used to be a good Dr either that or we just didn't know any better. The wait times are terrible but I can and will deal with that for a Dr that is worth it and he is not. Thanks to his laziness on testing my father for simple tests, my father had to undergo major surgery this year. If we hadn't left this "Dr's" practice he could have died if the situation got any worse. He does not like to refer you to do any tests or see any specialists. He would rather prescribe all the drugs in the world instead of helping with preventative medicine. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone. If you want prescription after prescription for no reason, see this Dr. If you want him to just assume you have a condition just from 1-2 symptoms rather than doing a simple urine or blood test, see this Dr. Thankfully my entire family has found a new Dr we can trust. The only decent thing about this Dr was his staff, they did the best they could even when he was clearly overbooked just so he could make more money.
Submitted Dec. 6, 2014
Dr. Carvalho is very personable and polite. His medical style on the other hand is lacking in my opinion. He is often late, offices are crowded (with people that have appointments as well as those who do not), he does not spend much time with you, and will often trivialize concerns you ask about. Surgery, long-term prescription drug use or other invasive treatments are his only offerings for any condition. I have never heard him suggest dietary, exercise or lifestyle changes. He will let small warning signs grow into major health problems and focus on symptoms rather than determining causes. Dr. Carvalho practices a reactive approach to medicine rather than a proactive/preventative one. I have been a patient of his for 30 years but after watching family members fall ill and collect more and more prescriptions under his care rather than real solutions, I will be taking any of my future health concerns elsewhere. Remember that its okay to get a second opinion on any diagnosis.
Submitted July 24, 2013
I have been with Dr. Carvalho for almost 5 years now. They need to clone this Doctor and make other Doctors out of them.
Submitted April 7, 2013
DR CARVALHO HAS BEEN OUR FAMILY DOCTOR FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS..HE IS GREAT,TAKES TIME TO LISTEN,ALWAYS THERE WHEN YOU NEED HIM.I UNDERSTAND HES LATE A FEW TIMES BUT REALLY MOST DOCTORS ARE,BEATS WAITING AT A WALK IN.
Submitted June 25, 2012
Dr.Carvalho is a very kind man with very good bed side manners. But that's about it for the positives. He's always late. He does not like to refer patients to other specialists (even after asking on 4 different occasions), & he LOVES prescribing drugs!!!! He's very stubborn and his his way is the only solution!!! Would not refer him to anyone!!!
Submitted May 9, 2012
Dr. Carvalho is only the second doctor i have had in my life. If you want drugs this is the doctor for you. He will prescribe all you want. He tries to cure you with drug after drug even if you don't need it. And will have you in the office as much as possible so he can collect on his visitation rights. Out for the money nothing else.
Submitted April 12, 2012
Doc C, is the best. A blue print for doctors for generations past present and future. One of the few things the heath care system has right.
Submitted Nov. 19, 2011
I went to this doctor for my immigration physical, and while I had to wait longer than I anticipated I had never in my 29 years experienced a doctor with such a perfect mixture of care, intelligence, and proper medical etiquette. I can only hope he is still taking patients. Job well done doc!
Submitted June 29, 2011
He has been my family Dr since I was born 35 years ago. He is caring and an all around good Dr. I won't know what to do if he retires. He's been my dads Dr for 45 years. He is professional and Fernanda is his best staff thus far. Wait times aren't great but I've got to say it's much better now from years back when a different lady was running front desk. I've learned to not book last min and expect waiting a bit. Emergencies happen.
Submitted May 13, 2016