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    Michael A Towbin, MD

    4.8 (5 reviews)

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    what can I say? He is very polite, know what he is doing and he saved my life after an emergency surgery to fix a very rare bowel problem.

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    Egrari Plastic Surgery Center

    4.3(72 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$$

    I had an arm lift by Dr. Egrari several months ago. I will start by saying his before and after…read morecare is amazing with great nurses that walk you through everything. During my consultation Dr. Egrari he told me he would also do liposuction (paying for it) to remove some extra fat from my arms but when I asked his nurses after surgery if liposuction had been done they told me it hadn't. My results were not anywhere near what I expected/desired. I was left with approximately two inches of loose/jiggly skin and my "after" looked like someone's " before photo." I was obviously very disappointed and upset after the money spent and the painful recovery. I discussed this with Dr. Egrari during my follow-up appointment. He basically gas lit me saying the results were proportionate to my body and that my arms looked better than before. When I lifted my arms and showed him the excess skin jiggling like a bat wing, he told me that even twelve year old's have arm jiggle. If Dr. Egrari would have validated my disappointment and acknowledged that the results weren't optimal I would have continued to have trust in him knowing this could potentially happen. Unfortunately, this didn't happen. He did tell me that we could meet in 6 months and if I was still unhappy we could discuss my options to see if I still felt I needed it, but doubling down that he stands by his opinion that my results were optimal. I'm not sure how extra time would solve anything, like in 6 months my arms would miraculously tighten up and the fat would disappear. I flew out of state to get a second opinion from a highly respected surgeon who told me that I had well over two inches of loose skin that still needed to be removed along with some additional fat that required liposuction. He also said as time went on the sagging would get even worse. I'm very upset that I have to pay for another surgery and start all over. While I believe Dr. Egrari does some things right (runs a safe practice with great before and after care) I believe his surgical approach is far too conservative resulting in a disappointing outcome.

    I was a longtime patient of Dr. Egrari, having undergone multiple procedures with him over the span…read moreof more than a decade. Our relationship was always friendly and professional, and I had no issues with his care until a complication arose that required a more nuanced and specialized approach. Years ago, Dr. Egrari selected textured anatomical (teardrop-shaped) breast implants for my augmentation. Unfortunately, these implants rotated in the existing pocket, creating noticeable asymmetry. I later learned from other surgeons that placing teardrop implants into an existing pocket is generally not recommended for precisely this reason. I brought this concern to Dr. Egrari's attention, but he didn't offer to correct the issue, and at the time, I wasn't eager to undergo another surgery. Years later, I learned that the implants in my body had been recalled due to their association with BIA-ALCL, a rare lymphoma linked to textured implants. By then, I had also developed two autoimmune conditions and became seriously concerned that the implants might be contributing to systemic inflammation. When I brought these concerns to Dr. Egrari, I was disappointed by his response. He was dismissive of Breast Implant Illness (BII), calling it "hysteria from women on Facebook," despite my sharing published studies from reputable sources like PubMed showing emerging evidence of a link between implants and autoimmune symptoms. I ultimately decided to remove the implants and placed a $1000 deposit when a cancellation became available. However, when I asked Dr. Egrari to confirm that he would perform a full capsulectomy (removal of the scar capsule around the implant), he declined, citing the potential risks due to capsule adhesion to the ribs. While I respect that decision, I chose instead to go to a specialist in explant surgery who was certified in microsurgical techniques and could guarantee full capsule removal--something advised for patients with autoimmune symptoms. I wrote a polite and respectful email explaining my concerns and decision to go with a specialist. Despite only holding the surgery slot for two days, Dr. Egrari retained my full deposit and shockingly banned me from his practice. While Dr. Egrari may be a skilled surgeon for routine procedures, my experience suggests that when problems arise, patients may be completely abandoned and met with petty, small minded, unprofessional conduct. Surgeons will often refer out to specialists but after years of loyalty, I was left stunned by how quickly all goodwill evaporated the moment I needed care that required a more specialized approach. It was a hurtful and revealing end to what had once been a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

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    UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center Bellevue Medical Center - MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner

    UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center Bellevue Medical Center

    2.7(23 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Efficient scheduling and helpful staff. Parking was easy. Directions on Google maps were accurate…read more They tried to move me up because they had a cancellation but didn't work out. In any case, it was nice they tried.

    I've had positive experiences at UW Eastside Specialty Center overall. This review is specifically…read moreabout Dr. Connie Hsu. I was referred to Dr. Hsu for an elbow injury. She ordered an MRI, done on May 15. The results showed a high-grade partial-thickness tear of the common extensor tendon. I waited four days. Nothing. I sent a MyChart message on May 19 asking if she'd reviewed the results and what came next. Two days later I heard back -- from a scheduling coordinator, not Dr. Hsu -- telling me to book my own follow-up. Dr. Hsu contacted me on June 3. Her message restated the MRI results I already had and asked me to schedule a visit. Nineteen calendar days after the MRI. Thirteen business days. I've had multiple orthopedic injuries over the years. I know what follow-up looks like. This wasn't it. A high-grade tear isn't something a patient should be left to sit with for three weeks, wondering if their doctor has even looked at the results. It doesn't matter that it wasn't an emergency. Patients still deserve to hear something. I've moved my care to another physician.

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    Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - The screw is HUGE that i had extensive bone graft in the hole after my new surgeon removed it from my toe.

    Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

    2.4(71 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    I had a great experience overall and some of the doctors here are highly rated. I had a dislocated…read moreelbow injury that resulted in a huge loss of range in motion and Dr. Robon saved my elbow so that it's functioning again. Extremely grateful for the quality of care provided and thoroughly explaining my options for treatment and the problem that I had. I probably would have lost the ability to use my dominant arm and hand without his support. I was seeing another orthopedic specialist doctor that was clueless on what's happening in my elbow when I couldn't extend it for some reason. He did recognize that I had something going on and recommended exploratory surgery. The appointment scheduling through the phone isn't the best and I have experienced dropped calls occasionally, but it's rare.

    Please avoid. I had a poor experience overall. Since the first appt I knew I should have not kept…read moretouch with them. It was a 5 min appt , with basically no solid answer to a condition that does not just fix itself. He left the room, and sat on his desk , in the hallway, charting about me out loud without telling me I was good to go. Treatment room door open and my MRI images open on the computer. I wa sjust sitting there. Left me hanging in the room. Terrible bed side manners, which is typical with orthos , and I did not overthink it because I was interested on the answeres rather his bed side manners.. But they do matter, they tell you a lot about how a person cares. He just seems careless, like talking to a robot. I don't deserve to be treated like that. I had wrist pain/issues from intraosseous ganglion cyst, devastating desabling pain. Instead of referring me out to a specialist who could do what Dr Weil does not know how to do? just made me wonder around for 4-6 months. The second remote phone call, sounded like he did not do a chart review and had me take new images all over again. Third remote call , he did not even call. I waited 50 minutes , and called them myself, to be told he would not make it to the call and that I would have to reschedule again in a month. Big skip, I wish I never found him online. What a waste of money , time and energy.

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    The hole from the dead skin created by the screw

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    Post injection for over using my hand! Glad I Ubered!

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