I am a medical doctor with 50 years experience. I am prostate cancer survivor and have prostate…read moreenlargement. I have been under his supervision for over two years. He has tried to pressure me to perform a prostate biopsy because my PSA continued to rise. Prostate enlargement will elevate PSA. PSA does not reliably diagnose cancer. My annual Prostate MRIs never have shown any return of cancer. He never discussed starting me on medication to reduce the size of the prostate and to lower the PSA. Another Urologist immediately put me on finasteride and my PSA normalized. Nowadays doctors make much more money doing biopsies than office visits. That is the business of medicine. Two friends recently had prostate biopsies at the same clinic instead of a safe prostate MRI exam. Fortunately, neither biopsy showed cancer. However, one nearly died of sepsis from the biopsy and the other has MRSA prostatitis for the rest of his life. Both complications were completely avoidable.

This is a good and amazingly well educated - check his bio - urologist if he will actually see you…read more More likely, he will push you off to a physician assistant (PA), whose education and experience pales to his, like he did to me - but same cost per visit to you with most insurance plans. Basically, every time I saw him, his attitude was, 'why are you wasting my time, you could see a PA for this'. Before I moved to Reno from a larger town, I saw multiple urologists for the same reasons I saw Dr. McCormack (kidney stones), and none of them dismissed me or urged me to see at PA instead of them. Also, in the years I saw Dr. McCormack, he never once performed a DRE. I received DREs from prior doctors at a younger age annually. And annually from my new urologist in Carson City. Check the standard of care, this may not meet it? PS - Urology Nevada is horrible and worse than Dr. McCormack, of which he is a part and presumably a decisionmaker and part of management / ownership, so he has to take responsibility for the poor service of everyone who works for or with him here. See my separate review on Yelp and see all the horrible Yelp & Google reviews written by other patients. Also, you have to fight with the front desk every time because they will auto-book you with a PA instead of with Dr. McCormack for your next appointment. YMMV if you have other issues deemed more serious than a history of kidney stones, which may possibly be what he prefers due to being more lucrative or other reasons?

8/16/2023 First time…read moreestablishing appointment for the hubby. His last primary relocated to Colorado, and so he had to find another provider. Conveniently located less than a mile from house. Unfortunately, he had to fill out all the paperwork before even being seen by the provider..and he couldn't access his medications. To me ( the minus one star) because with my provider, the technology of Epic (My Chart).. makes me a loyal patient.. and all the info would be right there.. I ran over to Safeway to get a list of his meds. Ran back, and the staff let me back in to barge in on his appt.. Dr. Has good bedside manners, and seemed to be attentive to the conversation. She was even proactive on sending a referral for a specialist for his vericose veins.. Glad he has resources available and nearby.

I waited patiently for over three months to see a doctor in this practice. My appointment was set…read morefor 7:20 am as a new patient. Gave myself ample time knowing full well with traffic construction etc. Unfortunately I was still ten minutes late. I was not greeted friendly.I was greeted with.I can help you over here because I had expressed that I was ten minutes late. The receptionist we're so unfriendly and cold. Asked my name proceeded to tell me.I was over forty minutes late because I was supposed to be there.A half an hour early to fill out paperwork.Because I was a new patient. I responded with I was never told that. She responded we called you yesterday. I responded, I did not get a call. I did not know this. She looked into her computer and said, oh, wow, you're right.We did not call you. Then, she proceeded to say, however, you are still ten minutes late, so we'll have to reschedule.You the first available appointment is in june. My mouth dropped, I felt overwhelmed.I had taken the whole day off of work. I had also had some medical issues.I was dealing with that.I was putting off. The lack of compassion, understanding it was disgusting. I have two insurances.I work very hard to take care of myself.Thank god. I just think, what if it was somebody who had a serious medical condition?They had waited all that time.And got turned away because of a ten minute delay. Is this what our medical system has come to ..... And this is all in the pursuit to find a primary doctor....

I am writing in regard to my experience as a post-operative patient of Dr. Anthony Michael…read moreSciascia, II, MD (License No.: 16951), (Dr. Sciascia for future references), an Emergency Physician with Renown Health Systems. The following link will take you the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners where you can enter his last name and review his previous medical background and training (https://nsbme.mylicense.com/verification/Search.aspx). Earlier this week, I had the misfortune of interacting with Dr. Sciascia in one of the Emergency Rooms (ER) associated with Renown Medical Center. I have never come into contact with such a rude, condescending, and offensive health care provider. I should note that I, too, am a doctor and Federal Law Enforcement Officer, so I deal with difficult personalities on a daily basis. I would also like to note that I would never treat any of my patients, no matter who they are or what they've done, the way Dr. Sciascia treated me. This is unacceptable, and I intend on bringing this to the attention of anyone who may come into contact with this physician, someone who should not be allowed to treat patients. When I went to the ER, I was two days post-op, and in a considerable amount of pain. As I previously mentioned, I was unlucky to have Dr. Sciascia pick up my case. From the first moment I met him, there was something odd about his demeanor and he had the worst bedside demeanor I have ever witnessed. My friend that accompanied me to the ER said the exact thing, and she actually picked up on this vibe before I did. As an aside, all of the nurses were flabbergasted by my account of what occurred during my interactions with Dr. Sciascia. Long story short, Dr. Sciascia essentially accused me of drug-seeking, and told me that he didn't believe that I was actually experiencing pain, despite being 2 days postop. Dr. Sciascia was literally trying to instigate an argument with me, which I refused to engage in. He compared to me heroin addicts, which I am not, as well as misusing my pain medication, which I did not. Dr. Sciascia then compared me to other patients he has seen with "broken bones sticking" sticking out of their skin and that they refused to take any medication at all. First of all, I dislike being compared to other people, especially when their injuries are not even close to what my surgery or pain entailed. As a man, Dr. Sciascia does not know how painful certain 'female conditions' can be, so it is extremely rude to dismiss as if it meant nothing. Dr. Sciascia invalidated the pain I was experiencing, and I refuse to let anyone treat or speak to me in such a manner. Prior to being released from the ER, he informed me that I was going to be prescribed Gabapentin, a drug with which I am familiar. Gabapentin, also known as Neurontin, is a medication used for neuropathic pain, not postoperative pain. I asked Dr. Sciascia how that would be helpful in my situation, and he literally said, "I don't know." My friend advocated for me by asking for something that actually helped me, and he switched it to a muscle relaxant, which I refuse to take. I am unfamiliar with that medication, and I have lost trust in doctors in Renown's ER. More than one nurse I came into contact with during my several hour stint in the ER informed me that Dr. Sciascia "has a really weird demeanor...[and] has no bedside manner." They said more, but I hope you get where I am coming from. I will be taking this to the medical board of NV, as well as any site on which a review can be posted. Dr. Sciascia caused more harm than good, as I was extremely upset when leaving the ER, and I was still in pain. Given that I have only had one experience with Dr. Sciascia, I cannot comment on his overall competence as an ER Physician, and it would be unethical of me to do so. I can only speak to my personal experience with Dr. Sciascia, which was so horrific that I will never return to that ER for fear of coming into contact with him again. I am writing this review in hopes that others will read this and steer clear of Dr. Sciascia, if at all possible. If you want to be treated like a human being, find another doctor. Further, as a doctor myself (not an MD), I am a strong advocate for those who may not have the knowledge, access, or resources to go up against a physician. This is NOT over. Thank you for reading.

My boyfriend broke out with giant blotchy rashes all over his body for no apparent reason one day…read more We visited an urgent care, only to wait almost 3 hours for them to tell us to go to the ER. We were so frustrated, however I am glad that Dr. Sciascia (pronounced "Sha-sha") was able to treat him. Although the ER was incredibly busy that day, Dr. Sciascia made an effort to find the root of the problem without pushing him to have unnecessary medications, labs, etc. He suggested some over the counter meds we could purchase, gave us a prescription, and referred him to an allergist. Most importantly, he took the time to answer all of our questions and check on him before we left. It was the most efficient and caring ER visit we had. Plus, he's hilarious and super personable. Highly recommended!

Dr. Miyagawa is a FANTASTIC physician. He is well versed and up to date on medical knowledge and…read moreyet still very personable, thorough and caring. He has gone above and beyond to help us with recent medical concerns/issues. He always calls us back and is very patient with our questions. We highly recommend him as a PCP.

He was my doctor for about 5 years. Due to insurances changes, I had to change doctors for the year…read more2011. Very disappointed! I now have Dr. Miyagawa again. He is compassionate, excellent bedside manner, requests tests immediately, hunts you down when he gets the results. Even called me on a Sunday while I was vacationing! He is hands down the best and I am so happy to be back under his care!

First time visiting the Women's Health Center and was greeted by friendly knowledgeable staff…read more Considerate and caring, I was able to get all of my needs met. Clean, nice decor. The doctor was awesome and understood those special "Women's health concerns". Very positive experience and hopefully in 3 mo will be able to report positive outcomes.

6/10/2024- Had a…read morefollow up with my nurse practitioner I've been seeing for over five plus years.. Follow up was to go ver the results of my thyroid biopsy and also my echocardiogram .. (over two weeks ago-5/23).. Both results were a relief and no fluid around or near the heart.. and biopsy was benign.. My downgrade of stars- as much as I enjoy my NP over the years, I'm really disappointed with lack of response .. I anxiously awaited the results and even though I read them before it being viewed, I never heard back .. This happened late last year as well.. I called and left messages and no response. I think it's time for me to move on and will be seeing a new MD.. Hopefully, one that will respond in a timely fashion..

My dad started seeing Dr. Marshall about a year ago. She is warm, personable and a great listener…read more The fact that she's able to do telemedicine visits as well as in-person visits has been extremely helpful for my elderly wheelchair-bound dad, who sometimes isn't able to book transport for to a last-minute in-office appointment.

After a terrible hot air balloon accident, Dr. Marshall's expert care has led me through the…read morehorrible recovery process. I have now regained the feeling in my legs, my left eye works again, and both my arms are almost good as new. I may even soon be able to play the piano again !!! Thanks, Doc. P.S. Don't forget your Hep B vaccination!!!

Dr. Hahn is an excellent doctor, he has an excellent staff, and are very accomodating. I travel…read moremuch and had to configure my schedule a number of times; they efficiently made the changes. Staff is considerate of your needs..

I have very low T and have approached several other Dr's about it and no one had any answers for…read moreme. My wife (retired nurse) and I had a very long consultation with him and we both liked him very much. He addressed other underlying issues regarding my situation beyond the T issue. I'm a guy who usually doesn't get along with mainstream doctors very well, and I really like the way he delved into the potential other issues that I may have. I felt it was time well spent and both my wife and myself are very comfortable with working with him.

For the first time in a long time I felt that the staff and the doctor respected me and genuinely…read morecared about my health. Dr. Gargya didn't just tell me what to do, he wanted to know what I wanted to do with my health and offered advice and tools with which to achieve my goals. My encounters with him, were not of a boss and an underling, but one of a team working together to try to achieve a positive outcome. I am already seeing positive improvements in my overall health, with a clearly defined path to further progress.

Been seeing Dr Gargya for over a year, dealing with general health issues we decided we wanted an…read moreindependent Dr to manage the team of doctors we were dealing with- to wit, someone who was overseeing the big picture. Dr Gargya is a very competent, personable, and knowledgeable physician for the job. He reviews the test results, discusses my input and then together we decide what to do. I feel fortunate to have him as my "quarterback". The office is run very efficiently, with very little wait time, and overall makes for a pleasant experience.

I've seen Dr. Dixon for the past couple years. I'm a simple patient, with nothing complicated, and…read moremainly just an annual here and there. I appreciate that she takes a lot of time and thorough notes. I mentioned in my first visit that my dad was a radiologist and that my GF was in med school, and she's asked about them on most of the follow up visits. There's another reviewer who mentioned that the waiting time was long - I've had that experience too, but it's offset by the attention to detail, patience to answer any questions, etc. If I were just looking to get in/get out, Dr. Dixon probably wouldn't be a doc I'd recommend. On the other hand, if you're looking for a doc who's going to take a real history, get to know you, and treat you like a person and not a number, then I'd totally recommend her.

From the owner: Dr. Dixon offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day…read moreappointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in Reno. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Dixon is available 24/7 by phone. Her practice offers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests that have been shown to help detect issues earlier.

We are so grateful to have chosen this physician for our PRP and Stem Cell advice and guidance…read more Honesty, integrity and knowledge are all ten stars out of five stars. Seek his opinion before committing to surgery or replacement. We were headed for surgery, but we wanted a second opinion. Our situation is "too far gone" for confidence with PRP or Stem Celll treatment. A focused, informed, and honest assessment was what we received. But, we will be back for a shoulder, knee, hair and advice. Thank you. John & Judy.

After having a consult for knee issues at a different large group. I sought second opinion with Dr…read more A StemXGene. Dr. Was fantastic, did exam and ultra sound. Explained various treatments, was kind and informative. I scheduled PRP for following week! I have so much hope after this meeting and confidence. The cost are on site and more reasonable that the other group who said most people require repeated treatments, but Dr A said most patients do well after first. I cant convey how significantly more professional, caring and non gouging my experience was with STEMXGEN. Front dest help is efficient friendly and caring as well.