Dr David Arend, MD

From the start Dr. Arend was disinterested in taking the time to providing me options and possible outcomes regarding available treatments. Pressing him for a better understanding only caused a defensive posture, like I was wasting his time. Getting appointments with him is to near impossible. Post-op care was close to non-existent. His staff was also very rude when approached. Again, like I was wasting their time.

I just REALLY love him and his nurse so much. Dr. Arend was recommended to me by my nephrologist Dr. Arvin Santos. I've NEVER EVER looked twice in any of his methods of treatments for me. And he's got just the perfect bedside manner that doctors really should have. And goes WAY OUT OF HIS WAY to make you feel comfortable. And so does his nurse that travels to the MITCHELL, SD OUTREACH CLINIC where my husband AND I see him. Even though we've had to move to a city where I'm sure there is one here that is definitely closer by going just blocks, but we love DR. AREND sooo much that we choose to go 3 1/2 hrs. of driving to see him. To me IT'S WORTH THE TIME AND DRIVE IF YOU FIND YOURSELF A DOCTOR WHO TAKES THE TIME AND INTEREST IN YOU AS HE HAS IN BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I!!! We will stay true to DR. DAVID AREND!!

was in sever post surgical pain after a stone removal. Bad infection..given Cipro repeatedly..called for a post surgical trip to the er for the pain.. bleeding, and pnuematuria..nothing was found on the er scan but had a severe urinary tract infection...Cipro wasn't working..was told by the er dr to follow up immediately with Dr Arend. Was told by Dr Arend's nurse that he was booked but he looked at the scan and nothing is wrong with me Urologically so he won't see me and there isn't anything to be done. I asked why a UTI wasn't considered urological and was told well..it is but your primary care physician can manage that. Was told the severe pain was normal and use over the counter meds even though my pain level was an 8. Was also lied to by either Dr Arend or his nurse. Dr Arend told me after the stone removal that he removed the stone and it was sent to the lab for analysis. When I called in severe pain still 3 weeks later and was refused an appointment, the nurse told me no stone… was sent to the lab because it could not be found during the procedure and it is "assumed" that the stone came out when the instrument was removed. Found a new urologist who feels follow up care is important and who cultured the infection in the urine sample and changed my medications. Finally am getting some relief. I also saw Dr Robbins for the stent removal and he bruised me externally then denied doing so even though the bruising was prominent. I would not recommend any doctor from this urology practice and certainly not Dr Arend.

Absolutely the best as far as I am concerned. Great to work with. Very knowledgeable. I credit him with saving my life. I wanted the best because it was my life I was dealing with and I believe that is what I got. I highly recommend him.

I have been to many doctors over the years. I thought that this doctor and his staff were exceptionally giving us his care. they have a beautiful office. And they're very courteous. Dr. Arend took the time to explain it diagnosis that was confusing to me. He also made my family at ease. I would highly recommend him.

I would not recommend Dr. Arend. He came into the room and already knew what he "thought" was wrong with me. He did not like me questioning his diagnosis. He also told me that I couldn't possibly have IC as it doesn't come on quickly like it did. He claimed I had OAB and he "had been a dr for 9yearsyou specializing in IC" and I didn't have it. He then backtracked by saying that he could order a lot of tests that would cost me lots of money but he was doing it the least expensive way. But I'm the patient that pays his bills so we can do whatever I want.