Dr. Richard Alan Breier, MD

I switched my primary care provider to Dr. Breier last year after seeing several positive reviews. My first visit left a good impression: he seemed friendly, caring, and attentive. He asked many questions, which I answered openly. What I didn’t realize at the time was that he would use those answers to classify the visit as something billable beyond a standard annual physical. I’d never been charged for a routine physical before, so this came as a surprise. Despite this, I returned this year for another annual physical. Unfortunately, this visit was extremely upsetting. At the beginning of the appointment, Dr. Breier asked if a Yale student could participate in my exam. I agreed. She asked me a series of standard questions, which I answered. Then Dr. Breier came in, continued the conversation, and during our discussion, I casually asked whether I should get a certain vaccine soon. He said I should and said, “In fact we’re going to do it now,” and turned to the student saying, “You’re… doing it.” She looked visibly flustered and said, “Oh boy.” Before I could say anything, they both left the room to retrieve the vaccine. When they returned, I explained that I would be lifting heavy furniture the next day, so I couldn’t afford a sore arm. He brushed this off, saying it should be fine. He then began walking the student through the most basic steps of giving an injection — from removing the syringe cap to using alcohol swabs — clearly indicating that this was her first time administering a shot. I told him twice that I was uncomfortable. He ignored me, joking, “Do you want to hold my hand?” When I asked directly whether it was her first time giving a shot, he said no — but she stayed silent, visibly nervous, which only increased my concern. I never gave consent for her to administer the vaccine, but before I could process what was happening, it was done. I left the appointment shocked and upset. My arm was in severe pain for days. Then, to make matters worse, I received another bill — again coded as an office visit, despite it being my annual physical. This experience left me feeling disrespected, unheard, and manipulated. I don’t believe what happened was ethical, and I certainly won’t be returning to Dr. Breier.

I went to Dr. Breier in 2011-2012 I will say he genuinely cared about my healthcare. I still appreciate my time with him today. Great MD.

Dr. Breier is an excellent doctor. He spends time getting to know his patient and is very thorough with his evaluations of their care. He seems to always be available to discuss your medications and answer any questions you may have. He is has a very warm and calm demeanor that makes talking to him easy. I feel truly blessed to have found him as a doctor.

Dr. Breier cares about patients and spends time getting to know you. He doesn't try to rush through to get to the next patient. This is the happiest I've been about a Dr. in many years