Dr. Miriam Buenviaje Borden, MD

I truly love her as my Rheumatologist, She takes the time to listen to all your concerns, and explains thing extremely well. She is kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable handling my Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, and arthritis. I wish I could have her as my primary.

Doesn't take the time needed with patients. Tried to argue about confirmed diagnosis given and agreed upon by multiple other Doctors. Doesn't understand common medical terms. Tried to argue with me about medical terms and their meanings. For example: she stated that autoimmune disorders are not a result of the body having an immune response against itself. She told me I was not correct. Asked why I needed a cane after I had just said that I need a hip replacement. She stated: that a collagen vascular disorder only means the specific condition of vasculitis. Which is not true, as collagen vascular disorders are a group of multiple different disorders, not just one disorder. Dismissed my attempts to tell her my medical history and my current symptoms. Cut me off when speaking and was very curt.

Doesn't allow questions or note taking. Talked down to me, put me down, insinuated I'm stupid because I had questions. Garbled instructions for a new prescription. I called her office twice to get instructions but no one ever called me back. She was rushed and actually rude. I felt desperate for help but will never go back.

Terrible experience.

I have seen Dr. Borden twice now. I have been impressed with her common sense and natural "feel" for her profession added to her education. This (to me) makes her skill even more so, along with the trust she instills because of this natural talent. Yes I would recommend her. And she had a good sense of humor. She is booked weeks in advance, but the staff helps get you in to see her as soon as they can, by letting you know of cancellations etc. which is greatly appreciated.

This doctor takes time with you, excellent bedside manner and truly takes an interest in her patients lives.

very caring and thorough