Dr. James Craig Azurin, MD

An extremely off putting appointment, extremely egotistical , closed minded, condescending and dismissive . I was explaining how I sustained the injury and he said " lets not start making things up". I was about to walk out, I think he noticed and retreated a bit. He did not listen to a word I said, just interrupted me every chance he got, the write up he did is comical, none of it is accurate almost a complete fictional story. Genuinely a waste of time . I am not confident that the test was performed correctly .He inquired about personal topics that had nothing to do with my condition or injury. His bedside manor is lacking and questionable if he truly cares about the patient or has some ulterior motive. After the appointment I felt unheard, unsupported, and that none of my issues were addressed. These negative reviews date back to 8 years ago, obviously something needs to change.

My husband had an appointment with Dr Azurin , when he began explaining his symptoms to the doctor, and referring to notes he had , Dr Azurin dismissed his concerns, saying “ you probably will get Parkinson’s, everyone does” . “You are old you should expect this.. “ referring to his age., I can’t help you with that.. were the comments that came from this doctor. After 15 minutes of his condescending , “I don’t care mannerism.” this doctor tells my husband “I have to go now , I have a doctors appointment “. the doctor walks out. End of appointment. It took my husband 4 months to get this appointment which turned out to be a complete waste of time.

I had one of the worst experiences of my life today, dealing with Dr. James Azurin. If you want a doctor who's considerate, compassionate, and actually cares, he's not the one. He spent approximately 5 minutes being condescending. And rushing through the most generic Neurological exams I've ever experienced. He even said that he was going to check my records, and left, and never came back. Before that he asked me multiple times, *didn't I already have test done*, and *haven't I been seen by other doctors*. Repeatedly asked who sent me to him. And why was I there. But didn't listen to one word that I said. Asked me to walk on my tip toes across a room. I told him that I had to use my cane. He asked me to try anyways without it, even though my legs were extremely shaky, he didn't even try to support me. I almost feel on the EMG machine. All while he sat with a half smirk and didn't offer any help or assistance. This is when he left, said he'd be back, the nurse came to do my blood… pressure and said that I could check out. I started crying from the frustration and the amount of pain I was in. I had spent all day not taking my pain meds so that I could get to this appointment without being tired. Every slow step and movement was met with pain shooting through my body, and me becoming more and more fatigued. All of this torture for the most unprofessional doctor I've ever experienced. There is definitely no "CARE" within Health Care.

I had one of the worst experiences of my life today, dealing with Dr. James Azurin. If you want a doctor who's considerate, compassionate, and actually cares, he's not the one. He spent approximately 5 minutes being condescending. And rushing through the most generic Neurological exams I've ever experienced. He even said that he was going to check my records, and left, and never came back. Before that he asked me multiple times, *didn't I already have test done*, and *haven't I been seen by other doctors*. Repeatedly asked who sent me to him. And why was I there. But didn't listen to one word that I said. Asked me to walk on my tip toes across a room. I told him that I had to use my cane. He asked me to try anyways without it, even though my legs were extremely shaky, he didn't even try to support me. I almost feel on the EMG machine. All while he sat with a half smirk and didn't offer any help or assistance. This is when he left, said he'd be back, the nurse came to do my blood… pressure and said that I could check out. I started crying from the frustration and the amount of pain I was in. I had spent all day not taking my pain meds so that I could get to this appointment without being tired. Every slow step and movement was met with pain shooting through my body, and me becoming more and more fatigued. All of this torture for the most unprofessional doctor I've ever experienced. There is definitely no "CARE" within Health Care.

I had one of the worst experiences of my life today, dealing with Dr. James Azurin. If you want a doctor who's considerate, compassionate, and actually cares, he's not the one. He spent approximately 5 minutes being condescending. And rushing through the most generic Neurological exams I've ever experienced. He even said that he was going to check my records, and left, and never came back. Before that he asked me multiple times, *didn't I already have test done*, and *haven't I been seen by other doctors*. Repeatedly asked who sent me to him. And why was I there. But didn't listen to one word that I said. Asked me to walk on my tip toes across a room. I told him that I had to use my cane. He asked me to try anyways without it, even though my legs were extremely shaky, he didn't even try to support me. I almost feel on the EMG machine. All while he sat with a half smirk and didn't offer any help or assistance. This is when he left, said he'd be back, the nurse came to do my blood… pressure and said that I could check out. I started crying from the frustration and the amount of pain I was in. I had spent all day not taking my pain meds so that I could get to this appointment without being tired. Every slow step and movement was met with pain shooting through my body, and me becoming more and more fatigued. All of this torture for the most unprofessional doctor I've ever experienced. There is definitely no "CARE" within Health Care.

Dr. Azurin is the type of neurologist whom I hope I never have the displeasure of encountering again. He was quick to use scare tactics to push Copaxone on me, and even after writhing in pain for hours after every thrice-weekly injection, golf-ball sized lumps that wouldn't go away for weeks, and the fact that my condition was worsening, he would resort to scare tactics every time I questioned the medication. Specifically, he told me that there were effectively two kinds of drugs; Copaxone, and ones that would cause birth defects. I am a 25 year old woman and vocally mindful of my reproductive health, thus, I believed him and continued the Copaxone. My health continued to decline until I finally started getting hives on my increasingly-painful injection sites, which confirmed my long suspicion that I might be allergic to the drug. The last day I saw him I vocalized this concern, as he, without explanation, was attaching electrical nodes to me and began shocking me, then told me, and… I quote, "I know you're young, and you're not thinking about this now, but some day you'll want babies, so you really should not take those OTHER drugs." I had seen this man between 8 appointments, every single time vocal about my reproductive health, and he had the GALL to lecture me about my own mindfulness? I canceled all future appointments, stopped taking the drug, and my health steadily improved thereafter. I have multiple sclerosis, and I need medication, but there is a PLETHORA of medications out there, not just Copaxone and "the scary kind". I will never, EVER, see James Azurin again. In my opinion, he does not deserve to be a doctor, and I'm certain his insistence to push Copaxone is entirely self serving. Do not make appointments with this man if you can help it. I highly recommend getting a proper neurologist instead.

Horrible bed side manner

I had six to eight headaches a month before coming to Dr. Azurin. He prescribed two amitriptylene pills nightly that solved my problems! The relief from headaches has made me more productive, less sleepy and got me off the rebound effects of taking so many Excedrins! He listened to my history, also found my carpal tunnel issues, and tests my reflexes. I cannot say enough about the importance of not being rushed through an appointment, being listened to, and getting a full patient health history. Dr. Azurin listens carefully, asks probing questions, and understands the importance of the quality of health and life for his patients. He never made me feel uncomfortable or unimportant. Thank you, Dr. Azurin.

I have been seeing Dr. Azurin for many years and have referred to him friends and family. I came down with the flu called the emergency number, left a message and two days later received a letter in the mail dismissing me from the practice. I called and explained to the office manager what happened however, Dr. AZURIN would not change decision. I am investigating this further with the board of the hospitals.

Dr Azurin discharged my for being late. The first time they thought I was late, I had written proof I was on time. He also failed to cancel an appointment when he did not get my records from a previous doctor. I had to return and miss work again.