Dr. Branko Nahum Huisa Garate, MD

Poor response time when someone has an allergic reaction to meds and need med refill. Horrible nursing staff, okay with not responding.

Dr. Huisa seemed quite knowledgeable and accessible. He responded to all questions without a hint of condescension or defensiveness. I can't say if his diagnosis was accurate, but he seemed to be considering all relevant factors. Highly recommend!

The first time I met Dr. Huisa, I felt as if he didn't care about me as a person. He did his tests to clear me of MS then said, well you don't have MS but if you would like, I can do an MRI. I said yes and he continued to try to persuade me not to get one. Finally, he gave in after my mother said clearly that she wanted one for me to rule out any other conditions. I got my brain MRI the following week. He said I'd talk to my PCP. I waited a month to see my doctor and she told me someone was supposed to have called me from UNM. I asked why, she said because I have a malformation. I then called UNM who didn't call me back for weeks because his nurse went on vacation. I was able to reach his nurse a month later and explained that Dr. Huisa was supposed to have called me and explain to me what my malformation meant. She said I'd have to go back and get a new referral just to see him again. Thankfully he had an opening that day and was able to see him. I had to wait almost 2 hours to be… told the same thing my doctor told me. That I had a malformation. He then decided I should get a spinal MRI to make sure I didn't have any fluid in my spine. I wouldn't know the results till a month and a half later. While waiting for the appointment, the nurse called me changing my appointment time twice. I got there on time only to find myself waiting an hour for a 5 minute visit. He told me the same thing my last visit. Nothing new. He could have just told me over the phone instead of making me wait such a long time for something that was negative. He even laughed at me when I tried telling him about my symptoms. He said they were not related. I felt embarrassed to talk to him and ashamed. I just wanted to leave as fast as I could.

This doctor has nothing but a good future in front of him. He knows strokes (his specialty), he asks good questions, seeks good responses from patients, has a good support team. I'd highly recommend him.

Knows his stuff. Excellent training and residency. Tried some innovative stuff during my visit. Cutting edge.

We saw Dr. Huisa at UNM neurology clinic in Albuquerque. Dr. Huisa has a very rude disposition and treated my sister and myself in a belittling way and made us feel that we were not worth his time. He did not go into any explanation of what his interpretation of her diagnoses and symptoms were. He is very direct and harsh in his speech. He has alot to learn about treating patients in a dignified manner. If he is not equipped to handle a situation or problem, he should KINDLY refer a patient to another physician, not send someone on their way if there are still unresolved medical issues. After all, it is his patients that are paying his bills. I would NOT recommend him to anyone.....