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Abhay Parikh, MD
Newport Coast Gastroenterology
(8 Reviews)
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520 Superior Ave Suite 320 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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(8 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
3 star average for Value
Hmmm. First, he nearly kills me, then his staff broke the law, refusing to release my records to me.
TMI Alert: Don't read further if you're squeamish. Some years ago, I had a colonoscopy from Dr. Parikh. He found a large polyp, too big to snip out; biopsy showed - to his surprise, given the size - that it was benign. We treated it with antibiotics. Then, there was a follow-up sigmoidoscopy. The polyp was gone. So far, so good. Two days after the sigmoidoscopy, I was totally blocked, couldn't get anything out, not even urine. I was rushed to the hospital, and was diagnosed with a colon abscess, which required emergency colon surgery. Thankfully, the surgeon was able to drain the abscess and stitch me up, without removing a segment of my colon or putting me on a colostomy bag. Anyway, it was a very close thing.
Dr. Parikh was kind and professional about it; he didn't duck responsibility, acknowledging that the timing of my emergency suggested that the sigmoidoscopy might have scored the colon. As a result, I forgave him and let it go. I didn't post this at that time.
Yes, I had some rather severe trepidation, but it's important to do it every few years at a certain age. So, I called Parikh's office, and said that I'd like to pick up my file personally. To my astonishment, since it's my legal right to take my file, they refused, citing policy. I said that they hadn't released the papers to the new doctor, and that it's my legal right to the file. They claimed to have received no request from the new doctor. So, I went in for my colonoscopy, with the doctor having had no access to my previous file. I told the new doctor what had happened. She was astonished, and said that she'd actually called Parikh's office, immediately after sending her request for my file, to make sure that they had received it. So, they lied to me and violated my legal rights.
I'm uneasy about Parikh's competence. But, his staff is a horror show.
by Rob xxx.xxx.227.170
March 27, 2016
Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office?
Not really, but I found a spot
Is this provider's business conveniently located?
Sort of, but its pretty far away from everything
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Sometimes, but you have to really look
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.88.254
December 15, 2013
Did this provider seem up-to-date with the current advancements in their field?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.166.74
November 16, 2013
Were the staff members able to answer your questions?
Yes, they were able to answer my questions
Did you experience unnecessary pain during your visit?
Not one bit! I felt much better when I left!
Would you recommend this gastroenterologist to others?
I Already Have
Is this provider's business conveniently located?
Absolutely! It is right off the freeway and close to everthing
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
Immediately! They gave me a friendly greeting as soon as I walked in
by Glenda Goldstein xxx.xxx.96.90
September 06, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Friendly Enough
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.127.112
August 06, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.110.167
July 25, 2012
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
No, they've never taken personal calls with me
Did this provider ever postpone your appointment?
No, they never postpone my appointment
by Anonymous
June 29, 2011
Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
No, they've never taken personal calls with me
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Definitely, they make everyone feel equally respected and cared for
Was this provider sympathetic to your situation?
Yes! They went above and beyond to make me feel special and respected
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
by Anonymous
May 24, 2011
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520 Superior Ave Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92663