Phil A. Aitken, MD, Ophthalmologist

Nikki C 

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a year ago

I was referred to Dr Aiken after my eye doctor noticed some swelling on my optic nerve. I had multiple visits to Dr Aiken over a period of two years. Every appointment he would tell me that I needed to get a gym membership. I told him I was doing hour long cardio sessions three times a week and was active and that no other doctor had issues with my weight. He treated me like I was an idiot and didn’t know my own body. Every appointment I would have to do a visual field test which involves sticking your head in a machine and ... read more

Anonymous 

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a year ago

I was referred to Dr Aiken after my eye doctor noticed some swelling on my optic nerve. I had multiple visits to Dr Aiken over a period of two years. Every appointment he would tell me that I needed to get a gym membership. I told him I was doing hour long cardio sessions three times a week and was active and that no other doctor had issues with my weight. He treated me like I was an idiot and didn’t know my own body. Every appointment I would have to do a visual field test which involves sticking your head in a machine and ... read more

Brian Sullivan 

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5 years ago

Dr. Aitken saw me in December 2015 when I was admitted for severe, acute double vision. In general, he was very thorough in ordering several tests to try to rule out possible causes. Unfortunately, in doing so, he made a mistake, that, if it wasn't caught, could have been fatal. I was and still am on Warfarin, clearly noted on my chart. Nonetheless, Dr. Aitken ordered a lumbar puncture. Just before I was to be taken for that test, his resident came in and informed me of the danger of that procedure and that it would be cance... read more