Give a devastating diagnosis and wont give you the time to discuss or explain it. Very full of himself.

I have learned to know he is a great physician. Very knowledgeable about the latest information and discoveries of my issue he works with me on. He is also a great person as he never fails not to say hi to him when I run into him at work or gym. read more

Very easy office. Beautiful views from windows. On time. No nonsense. No chatting. He's an Elvis fan.

My husband has been under the care of neurologist Dr. Gary Reese. So far, we have found him to be very thorough and competent. He also was extremely gracious in explaining the genetic testing component and other tests that he ordered. He also went over my husband's MRI brain scans with us, which I so appreciated. I communicate on my husband's behalf (compliant with HIPPA through associated paperwork). Dr. Reese was very respectful of this and also showed respect to my husband, who has some difficulties with communication. Also, Dr. Reese went so far as to assure us that we would be seen for follow up as soon as possible after we told him we waited 4 months to begin seeing him! His office called to move up an Aug. 15th appointment for follow up to July 12th, which was greatly appreciated and worth noting. I found the staff at the front desk to be very polite and helpful and the medical assistant (Andrea/Drai) has communicated consistently via MyChart with me. We have experienced a quality level of care so far in our experience with Dr. Gary Reese and his staff. It is greatly appreciated. I would recommend this neurologist to anyone needing a competent, caring neurologist. read more

Both my psychiatrist and my GP (who have known me for years) suggested I see a neurologist about my seizures, and my GP recommended Dr. Reese. Reese was rude, condescending, and hadn't looked at any of my information beforehand. He constantly interrupted me and then made me repeat myself because I "wasn't clear the first time". He dismissed the idea that I had seizures and refused to explain his reasoning or what else it could possibly be. When I started asking about different types of seizures, and pointing out that seizures like simple partial ones aren't accompanied by convulsions, he told me "yes, well, you aren't the neurologist, are you?". He ignored my dad's presence entirely and wouldn't answer his questions. And after every time he inerrupted me, he would sigh and say, "Is there anything else you need me to listen to?" as if he didn't actually care what I had to say, and was only there because I was paying him to listen to me babble. I was scared, in pain, and wanted someone to listen to me and make me feel like there were answers somewhere. Reese not only failed to fulfill those basic requirements of a doctor, but managed to make my father and I feel completely ignored, hopeless, and angry. I wouldn't trust this doctor with my paycheck, let alone my life. Run away. This man is a doctor in title alone, and is basically only here to swindle you out of your money. read more

Very condescending and rude, did not listen to me and was upset and told me on the phone that I didn't even thank him and that I was rude to him in his office. Also for me to be quiet that he was talking. Yeah not today man, or any other day... Not sure who you think you are talking to me like that. Im in tremendous pain and Im so sorry that I wasn't all smiles and bubbly for you. read more

Dr Reese is the smartest, most competent, friendly, & most up to speed neurologist you'll ever meet. 2 other members of my family have also been lucky enough to consult him. I am so lucky to have had him as my Dr the past decade!!! read more

Rushes you during the appointment. Told me that all of the other doctor's I've been to were wrong. Charged me $55 to scribble down the problems I described and then not even tell me what was wrong with me or the changes I need to make. Also could not tell me if I should continue my medicine.. Went to him because he is a specialist while he provided me with less help than my regular doctor. read more

I am a recently retired physician, who tends to be critical of my peers if they do not put their full mental efforts into diagnosis and treatment. With this in mind, I can unequivocally recommend Dr. Reese if one has a problem related to his specialty. He listens carefully, examines you appropriately, is thoughtful and follows through. He is also one of the rare MD's today who still work in a hospital in addition to his office practice. I saw one review that criticized him for prescribing an "expensive" brand name drug and refusing to prescribe a generic. I must say that there is usually a GOOD reason for a Dr. to take this approach, since NOT all generics are truly equivalent to the efficacy of a branded drug - no matter what a pharmacist may tell you. There are LOTS of potential reasons, like the way in which a tablet is glued together and where is dissolves in the G.I. tract. Another review criticized his office staff, claiming they are rude. I did NOT find this to be the case at all. Never be dissuaded by your perception of a Dr's. personality - apparent friendliness can be very misleading, and apparent aloofness may simply reflect intense concentration on the part of an MD. Dr. Reese is a VERY well trained and most competent physician. I saw him this past week, and I speak as a patient, not only a colleague who knows of his expertise. read more

I think Dr Reese is miss understood! He has no bed side manner but very thorough in what he does! But because he asks direct questions and dry responses that people think he's non caring being a brother to a surgeon I know people don't become drs without being an exceptionally caring person to start with! Give the man a chance he's great at what he does and that's what you want! Because a dr holds your hand and has a bedside manner makes them good docs it doesn't! Take Theodore Hoffstett for example great bedside manner horrible Dr !! read more

This an update in response to the "recently retired physician". In my experience with the doctor, he was one of the most condescending and belittling people I have ever known. Completely unprofessional compared to others that I have known, and he caused me a great deal of harm through prescribing the wrong medication. As far as the wrong medication, I'm wasn't talking about having KEPPRA changed to an inexpensive generic, I was talking about his not wanting to give any thoughts to changing to a different type of medicine. KEPPRA made me very ill, VERY ILL, and he wouldn't even discuss changing it. That's when I noticed all the KEPPRA and CYMBALTA paraphernalia all over his office at the time. He doesn't listen at all, he just orders, demands and insults. I wanted to take him to court, but I had no money to get it done. read more

Gary Reese is a fantastic physician. I have known Dr. Reese for over 13 years.  He initially diagnosed me with MS back in 2003.  He evaluated my medical history, current symptoms and performed substantial testing before the diagnosis was ever made.  When I had complications following my diagnostic spinal tap he supported me to get short term medical leave with my employer.  Years later he treated me in the hospital after I had a stroke. BTW he is one of few remaining doctors who still does substantial hospital work in combination with his always busy office practice. It was a great relief to see my own neurologist in the Hospital.  He was very thorough in my follow up treatments to determine the cause of my stroke including scheduling of additional testing with a cardiologist.  My experience with Dr. Reese has been very positive.  Dr. Reese consistently attends seminars with peers to ensure he remains at the leading edge of medical treatments for his patients. He consistently provides me with his observations and learning from these seminars.  Over the years I have been prescribed several different meds as new treatments have come to the marketplace.  Dr. Reese always provides me with an update about the latest pharmaceutical advancements and ongoing medical trials that may bring additional medicines to his patients.  BTW, you can be assured he will give you a full explanation of the medications including all of the potential significant side effects. He prescribed meds according to the severity of my condition balanced with all known potential significant side effects.   For anyone who finds themselves, friends or family in need of an experienced neurologist you cannot go wrong here.  Don't be distracted by some of these reviews that focus on extraneous nonsense such as office staff, bill payment or even bed side manner.  This is a physician that knows his stuff, cares about his patients and will give you the best medical care available. read more

I came here in may 2015 and the office manager stole my money. I paid a Co payment of 50 dollars and had my insurance 3 way call them to tell them I met my deductible and she still argued and said u did not and that she would not pay me back. I was seen mutiple times in a few months after a hospital stay and so the offices did not see I met my out of pocket max. And the other offices paid me back but this manager that he has had forever here refused to pay me back even after mutiple calls from my insurance company. It's fraud and they are steeling money. I still to this day never got my 50 dollars back even with the the letter sent to them from my insurance company saying I met my deductible max. read more

I agree with all the reviews so far. RUN FROM THIS DOCTOR!!! I had been diagnosed with MS in North Carolina and had just recently moved back home to AZ. I started seeing a neurologist here who also confirmed my diagnosis. I really liked him. It was the weekend and I started having these full body spasms where I would twist and writhe and could not sit still. This was severe! I went to Scottsdale Osborn ER. Btw I worked at this hospital at the time. They immediately drew my blood and I was being treated like a junkie who was in DT's. I get that yes I did look like it but I had been diagnosed with MS! They couldn't figure out what was wrong so I was admitted. After lots of testing I was seen by Dr. Reese. He was very very rude, abrupt, condescending, and kept asking me over and over what drugs did I take. I had to finally yell at him that hello?! They did a drug test in the ER and it was clean. I didn't then, before then, or ever take drugs. After a couple days of testing I started getting much worse. Vomiting, bad full body spasms, nystagmus, etc. He ordered more tests but everything kept coming back normal. After the first week I started getting vertigo so bad that they eventually had to sedate me because it was so severe that my eyes were rolling in my head non stop and I was throwing up constantly. They gave me anti nausea drugs and nothing helped. Every time the eased off the sedation I would immediately throw up and my eyes would roll all around in the socket. Finally he tries this procedure that makes it calm down. I could stay awake but could not get out of bed or I would pass out. I would ask Dr. Reese over and over what he thought was wrong with me and he just blew me off and said were looking. He treated me so badly at one point I was in tears. I was so sick and had so many tests and still no answers. He would start threatening me with procedures. I say that because the whole time I really felt like he was just waiting for me to say I was on drugs or admit I was faking it. He would say "I don't know what else to do, maybe you need a spinal tap?!" I would just look at him and ask " do I need it?" And he would say well if we don't know what's wrong with you I guess we just have to keep testing you. He tried this with the spinal tap, which I got, bone marrow biopsies, which I got, and tons of painful tests. He was so cruel and rude the whole time. At one point he even told me that I never had MS!!! After two weeks I told them that I wanted to go home! They couldn't fix me and I'd had enough! I go home and a while later I request my records from the hospital so I can show my original neurologist everything that was done and how he said I didn't have MS. When I got the records right there in black and white it said diagnosis: malingering! Which pretty much means faking it! How could I fake vertigo! And fake blood tests? He was so arrogant that instead of saying he didn't know what was wrong, he called me a liar! What a jerk! That went on my permanent medical records! Turns out he never did any testing to confirm or eliminate MS. My Neuro looked over the papers and said I probably had a case against him for malpractice. And that he would be willing to testify for me! He wasn't worth the time or money. I just made an appointment with him, went into his little office,and confronted him with the bogus diagnosis. He tried to talk his way out of it. I just told him what I thought of him, threw the papers at him and very very loudly so all could here I yelled at him that he was incompetent, in over his head, and FIRED!!!! This guy is a complete moron. Stay away!!!!!! I don't know how he has kept his license. I bet he has a TON of patients who never come back after their first visit. read more