Sylvain Sidi

I had been vomiting everyday about 4-5 times a day for 3 months before I finally found him. However, when going in, he immediately started pointing things out like IBS, PCOS (which I DO NOT HAVE) and took my kidney pain as "menstrual cramps". He then started pressing on my stomach and I was wincing in pain. He dramatically stepped back and said, "Really, can I examine you or not?" I felt so uncomfortable during the whole visit. I also pointed out that my father passed away from colon cancer at an extremely early age yet he refused to preform a colonoscopy due to my age even though all of my doctors said I need one starting at age 20. His bedside manner was very poor, but I was desperate at this point. I followed through with an endoscopy, which during the procedure he tried (and succeeded) to shove the camera down my throat when I was still awake. The anesthesiologist had to tell him to stop multiple times... Finally, after the procedure, he never discussed my results and I had to find out from another doctor that I had an esophageal disorder and a couple other things. I would highly recommend to stay away.

I came in to visit Dr. Sidi on recommendation from Tucson Medical Center after experiencing persistent abdominal pain. After answering a couple demographical questions Dr. Sidi proceeded to tell me that I need to have a goal in my life and that that would make me feel better about myself. He said I should live a life that isn't centered around making enough money to smoke pot (I have a medical marijuana card) given no knowledge about the nature of my work or my salary. Afterwards he told me that THC is an opiate, clearly not within the scope of his practice. He also said that I am bipolar, which I already have a proper diagnosis for, saying that it is no big deal and that many people manage with this problem, again way out of the scope of his practice. He told me that the best thing that I could do with my life is go to Pima County Community College and learn a trade, I have never been more humiliated in my life since I am currently pursuing a Master's of Science. At the end of the visit he said that he will "reluctantly" order me a test. Good at his practice and needs to stick to this practice without trying to assume other roles.