Found Dr. Kivitz's focus more related to his personal agenda with research then providing quality…read morepatient care. Makes patient feel they are filling out paper work in regards to their plan of care, but actually his research. When addressing concern/question with Dr. Kivitz, he is quick to dismiss the question to point of being condescending. Staff without name tags on to disclose role. Staff offended when ask their name or position. Staff sitting around eating chips and drinking. Did not see one staff member/provider washing hands or practicing good hand hygiene. No gloves. Did see Angie, PA one visit and she was very thorough. Dr. Kivitz needs to focus first on his patient's care, then ask patient if they are interested in helping him with his research. His behavior is inappropriate and basically just rude. Please take my review to heart and find another doctor. As a health care professional myself, I would not recommend Dr. Kivitz. Basically felt like a specimen for his research.

Two years after my first review and I still highly recommend Rheumatology Consultants! ALL the…read morestaff is very friendly, attentive and helpful! They are always willing to take the time needed with their patients and not just rush you out the door. They are able to offer in office xrays and Dexa scans. It makes life very convenient.

From the owner: Rheumatology Consultants is the private practice of Steven J. Klein, M.D., F.A.C.R.Rheumatology…read moreConsultants was started in 1985 as a private rheumatology practice and in 1994 expanded to include comprehensive osteoporosis care when Dr. Klein relocated from southern California to join the practice. With the acquisition of a Hologic QDR 1000 DXA Scanner in 1994, The Osteoporosis Center was opened in Hagerstown. Because of the success of The Osteoporosis Center in Hagerstown we have formed The Osteoporosis and Clinical Trials Center, which opened a second office in Cumberland, Maryland in July 1996, now staffed by 4 study coordinators. To keep pace with technology we currently have two GE Lunar Prodigy DXA systems. Since 1995 we have participated in many phase II and phase III clinical trials. To date our areas of study have focused on Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis in women and men, Osteopenia and Steroid Induced Osteoporosis. Clinical research organizations we have worked with include Kendle, MTRA, Parexel, PPD and Quintiles. Sponsors we have participated with include Abbott, AutoImmune, Boehringer Mannheim, Eli Lilly, G.D. Searle, Hoechst Marion Roussel, Hyal Pharmaceutical, NPS Allelix, Pfizer, Proctor & Gamble and Roche.Today, Rheumatology Consultants is the sole provider of rheumatologic and comprehensive osteoporosis care in Western Maryland, with offices in Hagerstow

Other medical associates are fine but Dr. Klein is the worst Dr. I have ever had the displeasure of…read morespending a whole minute with after waiting 6 months for an appointment. He didn't even look at my records or talk to me about my concerns he just dismissed me. One of the rudest people I've ever met. If you're looking for answers don't come here for help.