By Anonymous July 29, 2014
Dr. Burns practices a method known as defensive medicine, where his best interest is the only concern, not the patients. I sought prenatal care at his practice and only saw his nurse practitioner for the first 36 weeks. Once I had to see him, he came across as arrogant, mean, abusive and intimidating, because I did not agree with all of his methods. I decided I did not want to be "checked" any more after the first check at 37 weeks gestation because he was very rough and I felt uncomfortable. He also understood from the time I began to see him, I wanted to have a natural birth, which he was not an advocate of. At my 40 week appointment, he told me that I was "playing games" and he was discharging me from the practice, because I expressed that since my baby was healthy, I did not see the need to be induced. I asked to be able to go to 42 weeks if need be, and he told me no, I could only go to 41 weeks, due to risks which were not prevalent at that time. He then told me a story of a patient he had 10 years earlier who went past 42 weeks, labored at home, and how her baby ended up on a feeding tube. He also said " I am not usually mean to patients, but you seem to think you know more than the doctor." I could go on and on about the level of unprofessional-ism I experienced from Burns and his staff, excluding his nurse practitioner, who was a compassionate, understanding individual, focused on providing excellent care. Fortunately, I was able to contact a midwifery group in Buffalo, who was willing to let me carry my baby until 42 weeks, as long as there were no health concerns with me or my baby. I went into labor naturally, without unnecessary intervention, which could have put my baby at risk and/or created the need for a c-section. If you are an informed patient, not willing to be passive and just go along with whatever the doctor says, DO NOT waste your time GOING TO THIS ONE! Seek another MD who is willing to work with you, and not against you, nor make you feel like less of a human being. ...read more
By Lockport Aspire at Citysearch May 04, 2012
Our doctors at Aspire Family Dental are very caring people that treat patients the way they would like to be treated in the dental chair. We know we can't make every person happy. However, it never stops us form trying. It's in our name - ASPIRE! We always ASPIRE to do the best we can for each patient! As WNY Largest dental practice owned and operated by a single owner, we strive to care for people, help our patients and listen to your ideas you may have. We take your complaints VERY seriously and continually want to improve our services. Please feel free to contact me directly if I can ever be of any assistance! - Sarah - Executive Director of Sales and Marketing 716-439-1877. Please remember, there are many dentists who can help you. If for some reason, you do not like one of our dentists, we can always have someone else see you!!! ...read more
By Catherine August 06, 2011
Phenomenal health care. Doctor and staff are compassionate, professional and friendly. Hope he never retires! ...read more
Liver doctors, also known as hepatologists, treat and help prevent diseases of the liver. Although patients with diagnosed disorders such as hepatitis, liver cancer and cirrhosis must seek the help of a liver doctor, healthy individuals with a family history of liver disease should consider ... ...read more
Most doctor offices are designed with the patient in mind. Most people get nervous and impatient while waiting for their appointment. Here are some good ideas for ways to furnish your office with a relaxing atmosphere and comfortable for the patients. ...read more