I am going through lots of medical issues including Cancer, I have seen numerous Doctors and I can easily admit that Dr Ian Fauconier is the best, he pay attention to details, and since as a result of Chemotherapy I've had a lots of side effects, his love for his work. and compassion toward the patient, makes him an outstanding Doctor in Northbay Medical Center. read more

I was impressed with Dr Fauconier. He was professional, attentive, knowledgeable and pleasant. He treated my medical condition appropriately and he made sure my pain was minimal, actually it was zero. He explained everything thoroughly and clearly. On time for appointments. A very nice gentleman. read more

Unlike the other reviews I just read, mine will be quite good. I became a patient of Dr. Fauconier's by default, when my regular Dr. left to take another position elsewhere. Without going into the details of my case; It's unusual and is the result of radiation/ surgical treatment for cancer many years ago. So far, I have found Dr. Fauconier quite open to my input and more willing than my previous Docs. to listen to my concerns and address them appropriately. I've had some unfortunate results from "one size fits all" medicine in the past, and feel that I've finally found someone who is willing to listen to me and formulate a treatment plan tailored to my individual needs. read more

Dr. Fauconier is thoroughly professional, explains what is going on, and follows through. He is caring and takes time to explain exactly what is going on, what he is going to do, and why it needs to be done. I felt I was in good hands, he also explained everything to my wife -- putting her mind at ease. I have the highest regard for him and his partner, Dr. Yasar. They are both competent and professional. read more

Dr. Fauconier is very thorough and good with explaining things. Staff are friendly and efficient. My only gripe is telephone communications -- endless, endless holds (yes, that's "holds" plural; no direct line to Urology Dept.) To add insult to injury, they keep playing this perky, cheerful message "Your call is very important to us. . . ." -- obviously untrue; if calls from patients were *really* "very important", they'd hire enough staff to answer them! read more

This doctor talked my husband into lithotripsy for kidney stones that were not causing symptoms or harm at the time. He failed to use a stint to aid in passage of the stone debris, and it all stayed within the kidney. Dr Fauconier insisted that another lithotripsy be done asap to break up the debris into smaller pieces, and this time he would use a stint. He also said stones had formed in the other kidney and he'd do both at the same time. We were horrified. Husband is in his 70's and has been diabetic for more than 20 years. Dr Fauconier made us feel like we were completely ignorant and that our concerns were ridiculous. Reluctantly we agreed to the procedures, but only if he gave my husband's kidney at least 3 months to heal. At exactly 3 months the out patient double lithotripsy was done and as we feared, it went badly! Husband hemorrhaged from both kidneys, but Dr Fauconier let us believe he was reacting poorly to anesthesia and pain meds. After receiving 3 units of blood "to make him feel better" and his blood count was still falling we figured out that there was hemorrhaging, which the hospitalist confirmed. His kidney function was failing as well. After 6 units of whole blood and a unit of platelets, his blood count stabilized and his kidney function started trending up. At that point, I believe 5 days in to the hospitalization, Dr Fauconier said he was going to do a CT scan of the kidneys, but ordered fasting. Thankfully we questioned that, and found out with the aid of a nurse that he was actually going to do a kidney angiogram, and that the dye to be used might completely shut down his kidneys. Dr Fauconier's condescending answer to that was "then we just put him on dialysis". A regular CT scan confirmed that the hemorrhaging had stopped and no further intervention was recommended and that we should allow nature to heal the kidneys. The next day husband was allowed out of bed for the first time, but his heart immediately went into atrial fibrillation, a result of the physical and emotional stress he had been put through. So now he has a permanent heart condition. He was finally discharged from the hospital after 13 days. We fired Dr Fauconier when he lied to us about the CT/angiogram, and his practice was loathe to provide follow up with another doctor. When they finally did, it was discovered that Dr Fauconier left one very large stone intact in one of the kidneys and it was blocking the exit path of the stint. Thus another needless procedure had to be done to laser that stone and remove the stint. A nightmare to say the least. In my and my husband's opinion, this man should not be practicing medicine! read more

My husband is getting older, late 50's when we saw Dr. Fauconier about BPH but more importantly a Hydrocele, he walked into the room and said well you've had too many birthdays. Didn't want to do anything about the Hydrocele - which was the size of an orange - Now it's a grapefruit. Put hubby on meds for BPH, which had horrible side effects. Dr. F wouldn't do anything else. read more

As punishment for daring to complain about a Christmas eve appointment, I now have an appointment for April 28th 2020! Perhaps someday I'll find out if my 5 star rating was warranted. read more

This doctor continues to push towards repeated biopsies solely, apparently, because of an elevated PSA (8's). He does not seem interested in my family history or other factors which can influence the PSA level, and does not return phone calls when I have called asking for clarification. I am looking for someone else. read more

When I was a patient of his i was told I would be contacted within a week to schedule my surgery. I called several times, left several messages...a month went by and still didn't hear back. I ended up in the ER and was hospitalized for 3 days. This office is horrible! read more

Where to begin... this Dr was very demeaning.obviously did not know who the patient was upon entering considering he was speaking to me instead of my 22 year old daughter until I informed him she was the patient. Hmmm did u read the chart? Did not ask if she had any questions or concerns. Put down the kidney doctor and his opinions. Stated he would be back and instead the medical assistant came in and was going to show us out. I had to request that he come back to answer questions. Never will return to this Dr again!! Very arrogant, unprofessional, and not a very caring demeanor. read more

Similar experience to the previous post by Karen W. The visit was brief and I was only able to inject a single question, which was answered. But the visit left additional questions, which he talked over when I attempted to ask. He left the exam room asking me to "wait there" as though he would return. No clue the visit was over until his assistant came in to wrap up the visit. I would have requested that I have the opportunity to speak with him further, but this was the second visit with him that left me feeling as though I should seek a second opinion elsewhere. read more