I had the opportunity to have Dr. Shakibai for my doctor for many years. He is the best…read morediagnostician ever. Saved me many times with commonsense and years of experience. His diagnosis was always the right way to go and after seeing many specialists for my problem, he was able to find the right course of treatment for me and cured me. He is always professional, kind and gentle.

We first discovered Dr Katz when I was 16 years old and my grandmother visiting from another…read morecountry was at Manchester Memorial Hospital and none of the other doctors was able to figure out why she was sick. Dr. Katz was pulled into the picture and he diagnosed and provided a treatment plan. Given that we didn't have insurance for her, his swift help was most appreciated. My entire family and I became patients right away. I've been a patient for 28 years now. When I'm sick I can call that morning and get a visit that day and if necessary he'll provide any meds to get me back on my feet. The wait time usually isn't too bad...he's gotten better over the years. I find him to be an honest straight shooter which I respect him.

He doesn't accept gay patients. Never go to this doctor. A husband was told his spouse was allowed…read moreto be a new patient. "Of course" they say! My friend provides his spouses name and the conversation ends as usual. 20 minutes later he receives a call and was told they can't take his spouse. My friend asks if it's because he's a man. The response was .... "I'm sorry". End of conversation. Let that simmer....

Let me begin by saying I just moved to Middletown about 5 years ago. I came from the Danbury area…read moreand I have been trying to find a new PCP ever since. I saw 2 different providers and needless to say I was not at all happy with the care I received. So the search continued... I had my first appointment with Dr. Marie Monticciolo in Rocky Hill yesterday. I felt that I needed to complete a review for the entire process, start to finish. From the time I called to schedule my appointment until the time I scheduled my next appointment was completely fabulous!! The staff at the desk were SO friendly. Dr. Marie Monticciolo also was so friendly... and knowledgeable...and thorough! She took me into her office first, and went through all of my active diagnoses and medications... then took me across the hall to the exam room and did a full assessment. I needed to make a follow up appointment per her request for something she was concerned about. She gave me some papers I'd need from her to have a few things done like blood work, and I was on my way!! The appointment took about an hour and I sincerely feel positive! She made me extremely comfortable and listened to!! I would highly recommend her to anyone whose looking for a PCP. A+ from office staff to Dr. Marie Monticciolo !!! Thank you all so much!!I finally found a new doctor!!!!

Marie Monticciolo, MD has been my primary care physician for several years. Both her and her…read morehusband (Richard Monticciolo, MD) run an internal medicine practice where one on one patient care is not seen as an inconvenience but as an integral part of their treatment philosophy. Prior to initiating treatment with Dr. Monticciolo, I was treated with several physicians through Hartford Medical Group. However, I was finding it increasingly hard to get an appointment, and once I did I found that I spent longer in the waiting room than actually having a consult with my physician. Many times I was not even seen by an M.D. but his or her PA. Regardless of who saw me, half the appointment was spent reviewing my medical history before getting to why I was actually there. I felt that I was a co-pay and not a patient and upon that realization I knew it was time for a change. Since I have begun to see Dr. Monticciolo, I have ALWAYS been treated by her. The practice is small (just her and her husband) and there is not a lot of frills to their office. You will not find your medical records stored electronically or fancy diagnostic tools, but what you will find is a doctor that knows her patients, is willing to talk (yes - talk) with them in her office before the examination, and refer you to another physician if she feels it is necessary. My medical records may be handwritten but I know that they have all been meticulously written by Dr. Monticciolo who - from the routine wellness visit to more serious matters - will give me sound medical advice and excellent patient care.

I'm surprised that I'm the first person to post a review about Dr. Bey. He is the most wonderful,…read morecaring and knowledgeable primary care physician. He's terrific at diagnosing challenging conditions that don't have definitive lab tests to prove that you actually have that condition, but through time and patience, Dr. Bey will not give up on figuring out what's wrong with you. He's simply a top rate diagnostic physician. And, I've never had to wait in the waiting room more than 10 minutes max. His medical assistants are knowledgeable and help you feel at ease, and the rest of the office staff is also great. I highly recommend Dr. Bey.

I saw Dr. Polatnick for my chest pain. He was very thorough, hospitable, and listened attentively…read more He told me that I can call anytime if I have any questions. I appreciated his willingness to be helpful. He told me to have an ultrasound. I had the ultrasound at another hospital, and the result was sent to his office. I called the office yesterday and asked about the result of the ultrasound. I was asking to speak with the doctor directly, but I was not able to. A receptionist over the phone stated she talked to the doctor, and the result was "indeterminate." I asked her to explain what that means. She stated, "It means we don't know what the heck is wrong with you." Then I asked what else the doctor found in the result. She stated there is nothing she can say. I was disappointed that she was not willing to help me speak with the doctor directly regarding my test results. I called the hospital today again about some concerns that I had. A receptionist became irritated, and stated "The doctor has nothing to talk to you about that." I asserted the importance of speaking with my doctor. She did not listen. She became more irritated and insisted that the doctor does not need to speak to me. She finally stated she would let the doctor know about my call. However, she was very unhelpful and unwilling to assist me. When I explained to her the importance of this matter, she simply hung up while I was still speaking. I felt mistreated and disrespected by her rude and unprofessional behavior. My hope is the doctor is informed about this inappropriate and unjust behavior of his receptionist(s) and he can take appropriate actions to rectify this. As a patient, I have a right to speak with my doctor.

Dr. P. is my general practitioner and, though he is not located particularly conveniently to where…read moreI work or live, I would go a long way out of my way to have him as my doc. He spends enough time with his patients to gain a holistic understanding of their situation and is pragmatic, smart and just very nice. The office staff and his PA are great, too.

Dr Jesse Eisler provided me with exceptional care 15yrs ago. I was able to return to a pain free…read moreway of life with his care. My surgery went so well that I was back on my feet with only minimal recovery time. I now find myself with daily pain from another issue. Even after 15yrs, Dr. Eisler has again helped me regain my independence with non-surgical method's this time. I would highly recommend a visit to his practice!

Found out later they called my back issue a fracture but it was a calcified disc. No good.read more

By far the worst experience with a doctors office. My father needs a certain diabetes medication…read morethat he has been on for years, his insurance said they would cover it if they received a prior authorization from the Dr. Silverman. Instead of contacting the insurance company to find out out the generic medicine they would cover, they left it to us to call. Leaving him with no refills left, his sugar levels are very high at this point that he has to pay out of pocket for the medication. We finally find out from the insurance company they can keep him on the same medication that he has been on for years, if they receive the prior authorization. However Dr. Silverman instead of doing that decides he should just go with generic medicine Which we have now come to find out it has not been controlling his sugar levels. We have asked her to send the prior authorization in order to file a claim for out of pocket expenses. However the office says she is too busy to call it in and will only accept a fax. I have asked for them to retrieve the fax from their Bloomfield office Which is the number Caremark has but to No avail. It has been two months now, they said they will only accept a fax to the South Windsor office, Which is not in Caremarks system. Just going in circles at this point, when all she needs to do is take one minute to call the prior authorization line. She has now put him on another medication that is not controlling his sugar levels, she just seems to be playing around with medications instead of putting him on the medication that has worked for years. Stay away from this place, horrible experience!

Worse doctor out there. Total quack. All she tells people is too loose weight. Ain't that the pot…read morecalling the kettle black. Sends you for unnecessary test, never calls with results, only cares about the almighty buck. If you wish to switch to a different doctor in the office, you cant, was told it's her or take your business elsewhere. Beter off going to a bum on the street. They might know more and care more

Dr. Pregenzer is my urologist. I recently had a Urolift procedure done there. It took me three…read moretimes to man up and have it done. All that man-upping was for nothing. The procedure was a breeze. I didn't even need anesthesia. I'm glad I had it done. It has helped greatly with frequency and urgency. If you are afraid, like I was to have this done, don't be. It's not a big deal. You will be doing yourself a favor. Thank you to Dr. Pregenzer and all his staff. I'm lucky to have found you.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. Pregenzer and his staff! He is very down to…read moreearth, very " real" doctor. Very easy for this 57 y/o female to talk with. His medical staff and office staff are also very personable and professional. He is also very knowledgeable on issues that plague those of us who have MS. Highly recommend.