Dr. Jose R Arias Jr, MD

Waiting for a doctor that is not worth your time. And he will make you feel like you are not worth his time, either. First impression, the nurse told him to go see the patient that was paying cash first… so that meant that I had to wait longer. And you all can interpret the rest. Walks through the door of my exam room and hands me his business card. I guess that is his way of introducing himself. His lack of curiosity about the reasons I chose to come to see him instead of being at my home are slim to none. He sits in front of his computer confirming the answers that I provided in the questionnaire. When I tried to explain some of the symptoms, he stopped me because he wanted to write on his chart what he evidently has seen on the questionnaire. So, 2 minutes into the “examination” and I am not impressed. No eye contact, no introduction, no interest. He speaks so fast it is hard to get a word in. You know he is in a rush. Perhaps for another “cash patient” And this ladies and gentleman… is a “doctor”. He makes one feel like an inconvenience, in particular when the nurse expressed other concerns that I had and was not able to discuss during his 5 rushed minutes in the exam room with me, and they laugh… as if I couldn’t hear his complain about him having to do other steps in the progress note…mind you my exam room is right at the nurse station. I could hear it all. Then as I check out, I asked to see another doctor for my next appointment, and they told me that I had to see the same doctor. Are you kidding me? I am the customer, and you are going to force me to see the same doctor. Nah. I’ll find another clinic. I’m not looking to make friend with a doctor but at least to have someone to listen to my concerns and treat me like a human. He should hang his title.

My daughter has been a patient of Dr. Arias for 3+ years. I would highly recommend him. She has had chronic asthma since birth, been on several preventative meds, steroids and had seen several specialists before seeing Dr. Arias. Dr Arias took the time to listen to our concerns, asked about her history with asthma and came up with creative solutions. We never felt rushed. We are so grateful to Dr. Arias. For years she had been diagnosed with "chronic asthma" when in reality she has asthma but most of her episodes are "vocal cord dysfunction" (more commonly known as VCD) which can be controlled with breathing techniques. I am happy to report that her asthma is controlled (for the first time) we are on one preventative med and no steroids!!! Thank you Dr. Arias for everything you have done for our daughter!!!

Dr. Arias is an amazing doctor! He is very friendly and thorough in his explanations of diagnosis. I've been going to him for years and would recommend him to everybody!