Simon Fishman, M.D.

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

10 months ago

I saw Dr. Fishman after discharge from the hospital for a severe headache with visual changes. He hardly made eye contact, did not examine me, just read the hospital report on the computer. This doctor also questioned how I knew a medical word I used explaining my symptoms. I am a retired Nurse I told him, which outwardly annoyed him.He said I had a migraine, placed a pill under my tongue, and left the room. Returned after 10 min, stated 'I looked better', gave me samples of this medication, and told me to follow up with my ... read more

Vicki Cornett, Fromer 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

I went to Dr. Fishman many years ago and was diagnosed with MS. He was my saving grace. He always gave me the best advice. I went through many different drugs during my time with him. He will always be the best in my book, 

E m 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

Dr Fishman was so incredibly unprofessional that I have doubts my exam was performed with appropriate attention. He was over an hour late to perform a diagnostic test, even though office hours were over and no more patients were present. He brought presumably an observer to the test without introduction/explanation, then rushed through the exam - yanking needles out at an angle causing bleeding- as noted by the Unidentified Observer- “Um, that’s a lot of blood”. Do not seek care from this doctor. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Found this doctor arrogant, insensitive and incompetent. Gave me a diagnosis, without a examination that was completely wrong. He should retire before he hurts someone. 

ellen 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Desiree Moro , licensed nurse practitioner provided me with an exceptional neurological exam assessing deficits. I was really impressed with her thoroughness and empathy. Dr Fishman reviewed her exam made suggestions and answered questions. I found the two of them very helpful. 

Laura Schmiegel 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

I saw Dr. Fishman for a second opinion about my Restless Legs Syndrome. Two medications that I've been on have worn off in short order, leaving me in nightly discomfort. So I was looking for alternatives besides another drug. Dr. Fishman was dismissive and rude. He asked me what I did for a living and when I told him, he said "Spend some time in my waiting room with the patients in there and you'll feel better", implying that my condition wasn't serious and I was some kind of privileged person who was just complaining. I wou... read more

Janet M 

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2 years ago

Being new to the area, i wanted to get established with a neurologist. In two and a half decades, I have consulted with three neurologists in my home state who examined me thoroughly, listened respectfully to my concerns, and offered helpful and informative advice. Dr Fishman was the polar opposite. He was rude and belittling, spent less than five minutes with me, and left the room as i was speaking to him. Truly the worst dr i have ever encountered. This physician is not worth your time. 

Anonymous 

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3 years ago

Dr. Fishman seemed to be kind and helpful until I declined an EMG. I had an order for the nerve conduction study only and scheduled for the nerve conduction only. He recommended part 2 (emg) and through tears, I explained I’d had that test many times before, I was afraid, I preferred to schedule at a later date perhaps with meds for anxiety. He Became angry, arrogant, told me insurance will probably not even cover it and he would refuse to do the test at a later date. Told me to pick up my results at the front desk and Slamm... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Agree with the previous review - this doctor did not seem to have reviewed any of the medical records prior to the appointment. He rushes you through, doesn't address existing issues (or ask questions about what someone is experiencing, what brought them to the office, etc.), and then tries to schedule a follow up, again with no explanation.