I have been to Dr. Sadker a few times since 2008 and I've finally decided I will never return to see her again. The doctor who referred me to her in 2008 told me, "She's young and starting out her practice so she'll be someone you can have a long medical relationship with." Looking back, I realize this doctor definitely didn't give her a glowing review; instead he seemed to think she didn't have a lot of patients so he was trying to help her build her practice.
During my first visit I didn't care for her bedside manner because she was condescending and aloof, but I chalked it up to being a new physician. The next few visits I was sick and spent my time with the Physician's Assistant because Dr. Sadker didn't even come into the exam room to check on me or say hi. I wasn't happy that she didn't see me, but I was sick and didn't have the energy to make a fuss about her lack of patient care. However, the last time I saw Dr. Sadker was the straw that broke the camel's back. She treated me like I was stupid and incapable of understanding even the most routine medical information.
I went in for a routine exam and a pap smear. I told her I was having pain and when I described it to her she diagnosed me with two completely unrelated medical issues that I know I don't have. (I work in the medical field so I'm familiar with the conditions she diagnosed me with.) She told me that my only option would be to see a physical therapist because no other therapies (like acupuncture, massage, or chiropractic) work for pain. She looked at my chart for a minute and then, without any explanation, told me I needed to get a tetanus shot. When I told her I didn't think I needed a tetanus shot, she responded that I needed a pertussis vaccine (?!). I asked her why I needed a pertussis vaccine and again, she didn't explain why she thought I needed these vaccines; instead she stood up, said good bye and walked out of the room (!). It was truly the most bizarre experience I've ever had with a doctor; she is a terrible diagnostician, has zero interpersonal skills, and can't explain her medical reasoning.
As if all of this isn't enough, the receptionist and office staff are rude and incompetent.
On the flip side, the Physician's Assistants are very capable and warm. read more