I accompanied my husband to an appointment with Dr. Zuber, and I left absolutely stunned by the way…read morehe was treated. In all my years of going to medical appointments, I have never witnessed a physician speak to a patient with such disrespect, dismissal, and lack of compassion.
The appointment wasn't even focused on the topic Dr. Zuber chose to lecture him about. Instead of having a productive conversation, he criticized everything my husband has done to improve his health and repeatedly told him it wasn't enough. At one point, he said he was "looking at an 80-year-old's chart, not a 47-year-old's."
The most disturbing part of the visit was when he told my husband he would be dead within 10 years. There was no meaningful discussion about a treatment plan, no encouragement, no practical solutions, and no attempt to partner with him to improve his health. Instead, the conversation consisted of blame, criticism, and fear.
Patients deserve honesty from their physicians, but honesty should be delivered with professionalism, empathy, and guidance. Telling someone they have a poor prognosis without offering a path forward is not motivating--it's discouraging and, in my opinion, unacceptable.
The only positive part of the visit was his nurse, who was incredibly kind, compassionate, and professional. I genuinely don't know how someone so caring works alongside someone who communicates with patients this way.
We will absolutely be finding a new physician. I only wish I had read more reviews beforehand. If you're looking for a doctor who will listen, educate, and work with you respectfully, this was not our experience.
