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    John Houten, MD - Mount Sinai

    5.0 (1 review)

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    I saw this doctor a few times. I went back because I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. What…read morea horrible experience on each visit. He kept telling me over and over "I'm the doctor. Don't tell me what your symptoms are." All he did was ask a few basic general questions and kept typing into his computer. He told me not to interrupt his typing. He insisted that I did not know how to describe my condition. He has 2 chairs facing his desk, but insists that you sit in a particular one so that he could watch you while he's typing. (So why have 2 chairs?) Every visit was more unpleasant than the one before. He speaks down to patients. His bedside manner leaves everything to be desired. If I could give him minus 10 stars (-10), I would. I was treated like an imbecile. He never suggested any definitive treatment and did not provide me with a differential diagnosis. He never gave me an inkling of what he thought I might be suffering from. He suggested that I get physical therapy from the PT facility that shares waiting room space with his office and warned me not to go anywhere else. (Turns out I have a vascular brain disease, not something that is treatable with Physical Therapy!) I later found out from other medical persons that he is (allegedly) part owner of that facility. What a shyster! As a medical professional, I would NEVER treat my patients the way this guy treated me.

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    I have used NSPC twice now for implantation of 2 Abbott DRG spinal cord stimulator systems. January…read moreof 2023 I saw Dr. Gaudin. He was absolutely amazing!! He has the best bedside manner and is extremely knowledgeable about even my rare condition, I also have to add he was extremely kind and gentle with my service dog as well which always wins points for me!! November of 2024 I saw Dr. Imani, he also was absolutely amazing!! He's got an awesome bedside manner, is also extremely knowledgeable even about my rare condition, he was extremely nice to my service dog as well. I love and trust NSPC so much that I have even referred both of my parents there for different spinal/nerve conditions.

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    A few days ago I had the unfortunate experience of having to be rushed to the emergency room at…read morethis hospital. I have nothing but praise for the emergency room staff of doctors and nurses. I'm sorry I was in so much pain that I don't recall names but to the woman at the desk who whisked me in to the E.R. staff I want to say thank you so very much! Now to the nurses on the 2nd floor G Wing I believe I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sorry if I kept you busy changing 50 bags of fluid that kept my catheter flowing. You nurses are truly dedicated, hard working and go above and beyond. Special shout out to the ones whose names I can remember and those I don't . Amanda, Litzy, Brandon, Maria, Brianna and Tom the RN that was called in when I had an episode. You guys rock. Again thank you all that took care of me when I ended up at Mt. Sinai.

    came to the emergency department because I had sudden, severe abdominal and pelvic pain that was so…read moreintense I could barely walk. I also had nausea, a headache, and other symptoms that were concerning enough that I sought emergency care. While I appreciate that blood work, urine testing, and a CT scan were performed, the way I was treated throughout my visit left me feeling dismissed and dehumanized. As my visit went on, I felt increasingly rushed. I was told that they needed my bed for another patient, and from that point forward I felt like the priority was getting me out of the room rather than making sure I understood my care or felt comfortable with the plan. I understand emergency departments are busy, but patients deserve to be treated like people, not like they're simply occupying the next bed. The communication surrounding my diagnosis was also very concerning. When I questioned it because it didn't seem to fit the symptoms I experienced, I was told it was being put down "for insurance purposes." That statement completely undermined my confidence in the explanation I was being given. I left feeling confused rather than reassured. One of the most upsetting parts of my visit was overhearing a staff member talking about me. I distinctly heard the words "she" and "weird." Whether they were referring to me or my symptoms, hearing that while I was lying in a hospital bed was deeply hurtful and unprofessional. Patients are already in a vulnerable position, and no one should leave feeling disrespected. I also felt that my questions were brushed aside instead of answered. I wasn't looking for an argument. I wanted to understand the reasoning behind my diagnosis and why my symptoms were attributed to it. Instead, I left feeling like my concerns were minimized. I work in healthcare myself, so I understand that emergency departments are busy and that staff work under tremendous pressure. I was not expecting perfection. I was expecting professionalism, respectful communication, and to be treated with dignity. Unfortunately, I did not feel that happened during this visit. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken seriously so that future patients don't leave feeling the way I did.

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    This lady helped my mom on 11/15/25 at 9:30 am. She's great on should serve as an example for the entire hospital. Well done. LG

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