This physician seems to get great reviews, but I found him to be extremely rude and cocky and his "care" lacked any care. Cold as a fish, as they say.
The initial assessment consisted of him
complaining about my medical records "being a mess" at the clinic where I have been receiving care for almost 40 years.
He asked me about prior abdominal surgeries and I listed them. He burst back in the exam room yelling "You obviously have had more surgeries than you told me". I just understood him to be asking about abdominal surgery...I mean...he YELLED AT ME!
At the hospital he continued to be rude and unprofessional, He expressed doubt LOUDLY that I had experienced an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. Loud enough for any other patient who were nearby to hear him He made a snarky comment about having that reaction in the 50's, as he knew about an appendectomy I had at that time. (I had the anaphylaxis in the 60's when I was hospitalized for a severe infection). I don't think I have EVER been doubted about this, and I didn't receive an allergy band until seconds before I was rolled into the surgery suite.
He did not come to speak to me after the surgery, not a word. I was given ONE pain pill and sent on my way. The day after surgery I called his office 3 times asking for something to relieve my pain. The office NEVER RETURNED MY CALLS.
My post op appointment was shockingly brief. He did not inspect the site of the surgery, simply repeated his aftercare instructions. The surgical site kept bleeding slightly more than a month after the surgery and my PCP wanted me to see him for this. I opted not to, as it wasn't life threatening, just a sign of his poor skills
I certainly would never recommend this man for any medical care that anyone might need. If I had any grounds to file a formal complaint against him, I surely would. I know that saying "he had suboptimal care for me" would not be grounds for a complaint.
Oh, and he revealed he has a "short man" psychosis, as I mentioned my last surgeon, and how great and kind that doctor is and Dr Levine's only comment was that "But he is entirely too tall!!" :-(
I WONDER IF DR. LEVINE WAS INTIMIDATED BY THE FACT THAT MY FATHER WAS A PHYSICIAN AND TRIPLE BOARD CERTIFIED???
He obviously has some psychological issues that interfere with the care of his patients. read more