I received excellent care in Associated Physicians' Behavioral Health department while going…read morethrough cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Roth helped me reach concrete and abstract goals related to my mental and emotional health. It's made a world of difference in my life and I cannot recommend their services enough. :)

I recommend Gil Rother because he is emphathic, incredibly insightful and a great communicator.read more

One of the smartest, warmest and dedicated physicians I have ever met. When I get sick I want Dr…read more Vogelmann at my side.

Had a second appointment with Dr. Ciske today. My advice to any reader of this review is to totally…read moreignore the critical review from 2006 below. My experience with him and his staff has been nothing short of a model for how doctors should interact with patients.First, Dr. Ciske listens attentively to his patient and only then does he ask questions and discuss the reason for the visit. He conducts a conversation and treats the patient as an adult. Only then does he make suggestions for the future, taking into account what the patient said, explaining his advice, and proceeding in collaboration with the patient's wishes, fears and hopes. A true professional by any standard, Dr. Ciske is one of the finest physicians I have ever met in the past 5 decades.

I will admit now that the issues I describe here occurred in 2006. However, they are pretty major…read moreand based on them I would warn anyone away from this guy. Ciske was the first doctor I tried when a sudden major medical problem convinced me that I needed a primary care doc. I went once and never returned, because of two things that happened during that first visit. #1: The nurse took my health history before Ciske came in, as usual. When he arrived, he looked at my chart and said to me, "So you're in relationship?" A bit taken aback, I responded, "Uh, no, what?" I looked over at the computer screen and he was UNCHECKING THE SEXUALLY ACTIVE BOX. That ANY physician could be so incredibly narrow-minded, and in a way that actively threatens the health of patients, is absolutely astounding. The fact that Ciske seemed to be relatively young--definitely not over 35--just made it all the more baffling. Fortunately, I was assertive enough to tell him immediately that I was in fact sexually active, but no woman should be put in that position by her doctor. #2: Because of my then-recently discovered clotting disorder, he insisted that I should not take ANY form of hormonal birth control. I use Depo Provera (the shot), which is progesterone-only, and had little interest in giving it up--especially given that blood thinner meds cause fetal bone deformation, so it's kind of important to avoid getting knocked up by accident. I pointed out to him at the time that there was only a known association between estrogen and blood clots. His response? "Well, they're all hormones." That's right. This man has an MD and he apparently believes all hormones do the same thing. Probably he would have strongly opposed treating me with insulin if I'd been diabetic, too--that's a hormone, after all! Numerous other doctors, including two hematologists and an obgyn, confirmed later that, as I already knew, Depo Provera is actually the preferred hormonal contraceptive for women with clotting problems. To sum up, this man is either a stealth puritan or an idiot; either way, you do not want to entrust your health and safety to him.

Something of a local celebrity, Zorba Paster is a radio/health figure. That is, he can be awesome,…read morebut please, take it with a grain of salt. The medical field isn't infallible, and extremes/ultimatums that he presents are difficult to absorb as useful advice.

Dr. Paster has been my doctor for around 30 years. He has always taken time to answer questions,…read moregive advice and follow up.

In October 2023 I went to SSM Health Dean for a Mohs procedure to remove a basal cell cancer on my…read moreface. The dermatologist removed the basal cell and then I went to the SSM Aesthetic center so the plastic surgeon could close the site. I expected skilled care and a good outcome. Unfortunately, my experience was far from that. The procedure left me with unnecessary scarring and complications. I sent photos of the botched site and returned to the surgeon's office in fall 2024 seeking advice. They recommended a scar revision with a different plastic surgeon. That appointment was scheduled for late February 2025. I went to the appointment. After waiting 45 minutes, I had to leave. I was told at the scheduling desk that this surgeon often double books. If I wanted to reschedule, the next available appointment would be in May. I typically don't leave reviews, but people deserve to know what kind of experience and outcome they might expect. I regret choosing this practice for such an important procedure, especially on my face. If you are considering Mohs surgery, I strongly recommend researching other doctors who have a proven track record of excellent results and compassionate patient care. You might want to avoid SSM Health's plastic surgeons.

saw podiatrist colin t connell -- complete waste of time and money. he didn't even bother to seem…read moreinterested in the issue & didn't ask questions. go somewhere else $$$