Dr. Giardino, Karen F MD

Charlie 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Finely a doctor that takes the time to explain how your medication works, what to expect when you take it. A doc who doesn't just prescribe a "industry standard" when there's better ( for you ) alternative. I give Dr Gardino, and here entire staff two thumbs up, and If I could, 10 stars! I'm sure there are faster office visits, but when you need the answers, you'll be glad you called Dr Giardino. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Hadn’t seen Dr G in 2 years as she recommended following up with my gp once my condition was under control. I called to see Dr G in the beginning of November, as I started having a problem and was given the next possible appointment which was the end of January. Really? I was told they’d put me on a cancelation list though so it probably wouldn’t be that long. No calls. Then a week before my January appointment, the office called to reschedule. Middle of March ? And now that is canceled as well 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr Giradino is very attentive and goes over all your blood work. Ordered proper test to get a diagnosis that other doctors had not found. Her PA is dismissive and abrupt. Didn't bother to listen or look over past history and was in and out. Did not like that I was handed over to the PA when my condition was not even under control. 

Don’t go here. 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Run the other direction. The practice is purging patients that actually require treatment but have been there long enough to know this is a scheme. The doctor sees you once and then you only see nurse practitioners. I’m pretty sure it is an insurance scam. Run the other way. No chance I would recommend them. Wanted to put zero stars but the lowest was 1. 

Jill k. 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Sitting the office with my pregnant wife, after waiting 30 minutes after the appointment time, and my wife gets a call from another doctor about what meds to stop taking. The nurse practitioner walks in at this time and tells us we are rude for taking a phone call, and we should sit in the waiting room. We inform her of the nature and importance of the call, and she just slams the door and tells the other staff that "we can wait " and not to talk to us. Phone call was 2 minutes. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

After a five month wait and multiple cancellations by Dr. Giardino's staff, I arrived early for my appointment. Staff did not greet me when I entered. After waiting for 10 minutes I was called to the front window and told my appointment had been cancelled. I was also told that I had been notified by phone yesterday. I pulled out my phone to show that I had not received any calls from them. Office staff was rude and unsympathetic. Frankly, the level of rudeness and incompetence was shocking. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

This office has employees who are not friendly and do not go out of there way to help. My experience with them has been nothing short of aggravating . They constantly put me on hold when I call and for like 10-20 minutes at a time even. I was referred to this office from my primary and complained to my primary for the referral . I will be switching doctors office immediately . The office is in to make money and get as many patients they can, not worrying how long we wait for an appointment 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I have nothing but good things to say. The front staff is pretty friendly considering some of the things I've witnessed other patients say and do to them. One patient actually telling the woman at the front desk that she hopes she dies someday just like her. With patients like that its no wonder Dr Giardino has a high turnover of staff. People forget that the staff is only following directions of the Doctor as it is her practice. Her new PA Chelsea is awesome! Very attentive to my concerns 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

The problem with this office starts from the top, meaning Dr. Giardino herself. In my 2 & 1/2 years there, she has gone through 3 physicians assistants and a complete staff turnover. Several of my appointments were cancelled & you have to call back within a day or 2 to reschedule or YOU will be dropped. Which I was even after being put on a new medicine and telling Janelle about the newly discovered tumor on my adrenal gland. You deserve to begin treatment at a more stable & efficient practice.