Dr. Phake is a kind and knowledgeable man. He is patient and friendly with the kids, which is why we stayed so long despite the fact that the front desk staff is among the worst I have ever seen. they are rude and unconfident on the phone and will NEVER complete the task or even call you back if you put in a request for something (referals, scripts, bloodwork). on more than one occasion, I had to call several times for the simplest of things, like a phone number for a specialist!! (apparently, giving out phone numbers is "not their job," and someone will need to call me back with that information... which never came, btw!!) This is a very small practice, so there is no reason why anyone cannot do these simple things. the front desk takes no responsibility for themselves, always pointing the finger at someone else. the only thing worse than the front desks incompetence is the after-hours answering service. my husband once argued with them for over a half hour about whether or not our call was necessary for my daughters alleric reaction!! she actually said "well if you gave her benedryl, then there's nothing for the doctor to do!"
OH!! AND THE ICING ON THE CAKE (I'll never forget this one!!) When my son was about 1, I got a call from the office out of blue saying, "I'm calling to schedule your son's autism screening" .... WHAT?!? I've never been told my son could be autistic!!!! after I lose my mind crying to my husband, he calls the office back and come to find out..... ooops, sorry!!!.... that note was for meant for another patient!!! unbelievable!!
Do yourself a favor and go to an office whose staff is as good as the doctor. it's just not worth it. read more