Dr. Samuel Lewis Siegler, MD

HIS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE GAVE ME EARLY WARNING OF PROSTATE CANCER AND HEART FAILURE . I SURVIVED BOTH . I CAN NEVER REPAY HIM FOR THE EXTRA YEARS

Once again I had to cancel after waiting in the waiting room for 1 hour.

had one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a doctor. To give some background, I came in for an annual check-up after a year of making healthier choices in regard to smoking (quit for good 6 months ago!!), alcohol, diet, and exercise and was feeling pretty good about where I am health-wise and excited to share my progress. My initial focus was on creating and fostering healthier habits for myself, with less focus on superficial concerns about my actual weight number (which as modern science attests, is not a singular determining factor of overall health).The wait for my appointment was admittedly short, but Dr. Siegler rushed to complete the exam and barely looked at me or listened to a word I said throughout the exam. He asked me zero questions about my diet or exercise habits. In fact, the only question he asked me was about current medications. As he tried to quickly leave the room I asked him if I could discuss something that was bothering me. Before I even had a chance… to explain that I was concerned about anxiety issues that I have dealt with for over 10 years (and have been diagnosed with by a doctor), he proceeded to lecture me about how "fat people are fat for a reason" and advised that I "do not eat on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, but eat whatever you want on the other days." I explained that I actually eat very healthy now compared to in the past and he kept saying "you can't overeat and expect to lost weight" and saying things like "well trying isn't doing." Let's just ignore the fact that I went from NEVER exercising to hitting the gym 5 times a week, and primarily cooking from home instead of eating out! He also told me i could keep a food log but that he knew i would lie on it. ??? I was really confused since he hadn't brought up my weight during the actual exam, I hadn't expressed any desire on my part to lose weight, or change my diet habits whatsoever, but I initially tried to let it go and move past the comments. As he was walking me out of the examination room, I asked "but am I healthy?" and he said in a cold tone "sure, except that you're fat." I was visibly and audibly upset and he just walked away from me. While checking out with the receptionist (who even brought me some kleenex) I became more upset, until Dr. Siegler came back to talk to me some more. After bringing me back into the exam room he proceeded to repeat that I should try fasting, telling me I would feel better if I would just lose some weight, etc. He said things like "it was just a joke" and "I'm sorry that you are sensitive about this," all statements that in my opinion serve to blame me for being upset rather than admitting his own accountability for unnecessarily bullying me about my weight. He even told me to smile at the end....UGGGGHHH!!! I do not see in any way how this is a respectful or caring manner in which to serve patients seeking to better their lives by way of bettering their health. I have seen him times before and have never been treated so poorly. I would not recommend this doctor to my worst enemy after today.

Professional upon meeting the doctor, however prior to his arrival in the examination room I could hear him in conversation within another room. His dialogue with the (established) patient was filled with expletives; the patient was also pretty relaxed with the level of language used (returned in kind). It made for an interesting wait for the doctor.

Dr. Sam saved my life twice for sure: once for detecting kidney cancer in its early development and again for pancreatitis. He successfully kept my type II diabetes and high blood pressure in check. He is also the coolest doctor I have ever had.

Whether you are a new patient or a returning one, Dr Siegler is by far the most professional and caring doctor you will ever go to. I also talked my wife into making him her Primary care physician. The best!

My wife and I have been under Dr. Sieglers care for a few years now, but I never have a satisfying experience at his office. My main complaint is with timing: it is hard to get an appointment same-day, you have to wait quite a while in the waiting room even when there's only 1-2 patients there, and once you finally talk to the doc he spends 90 seconds talking over you and writes a prescription. Once, I was in the waiting room for over an hour and I could hear the doc chit-chatting in the hallway with his staff. Never mind if people were waiting to see him! We won't be going back. Oh, and you have to pay for parking so factor that into your co-pays.