Dr. Stefan Dodev Monev, MD

Possibly the worst Dr. I have ever seen! Even 1 stars is too many! I went for my initial exam with 20 years of my medical history and medications. He wouldn't even consider my past specialists info. I went for a simple check up after a relocation to Indianapolis and to get a continuation of my Humira medication. At the first visit, he indicated he would not prescribe it without running his own tests. He did so. I had my second visit Friday to go over the results. Even with a positive HLA B27 test result, he refused to prescribe the medication that I have been on for over 8 years that successfully managed my pain and stiffness. He recommended OTC NSAIDs and possibly a second opinion. He also referred me to a spine specialist who didn't understand why he wouldn't go ahead with the Humira. I am not sure how this man sleeps at night, or why he is even a Dr. Do No Harm obviously means nothing to him. STAY AWAY!

Bedside manner non-sociable, but listens. I was happy with his enthusiasm to run tests and find the source of my problem!

I've figured it out, he seems to like labeling everyone as having Fibromyalgia. Think about it, St. Francis doesn't treat this psycho pseudo disorder, therefore, he doesn't have to work or do anything except what he is good at which the consensus reveals is insulting you. Its perfectly genius. Also he will tell you about psychiatric disorders he deduces in 10 minutes or less and label you as having them even though he never met you before. Seriously, you need more than 10 minutes to diagnose someone and make it official in a label. Be warned, he will label you with a DSM V diagnosis in 10 minutes. This can be damaging depending on your occupation. I'm actually embarrassed for him. True intelligence is being able to communicate with anyone. But seriously, be careful of the mental health labels he will likely attach and know it will be a poor experience you regret. I went in just to see if I need to continue after going 7 years to a rheumatologist and after surgery that fixed… many things. It was not a high priority since although I still have some pain, its not like before surgery. Instead of advice, I got a total of 10 minutes broken up, a mental health diagnosis I challenged and he said "you can disagree". Oh really? I wasn't asking. I will and I will officially if you continue. My advice, Just don't.

He told me that I was to young to have osteoarthritis! Then he said oh you do have some in your fingers! I told him about my other arthritis and he told me that he couldn’t do anything about it and walked out. Never have I ever had a rude dr like him.

He needs to go back to his country to treat his country as poorly as he treats United states patients doesn't care about what you say or give you a chance to talk about anything he's a jerk not a doctor don't waste your time and money on this jerk.....

He came into the room with his mind made up. Kept telling me my symptoms were “adult onset arthritis” when my chart clearly stated that I have had this since I was 24. I had to correct him three times. He ignored my symptoms, told me my former rheumatologist was wrong and said there was no way he could have come to his diagnosis. I could only stare at him. Was of absolutely no help at all. Sent me for bloodwork (9 vials!). Why, I couldn’t say. He has no business practicing medicine. A mean-spirited and cruel person. St. Francis shoul get rid of him NOW.

I have never been treated with such disrespect from a doctor in my life. He made derogatory comments. He would not listen to any of my concerns. He told my that "it is imposable for you to be feeling that pain you are probably just imaging it because it is just impossible". He should not be allowed to even change bed pans. The hospital that he works at should fire him asap and give a public appology for everyone that had to endure his inability to be a doctor.

never will go to him again

This was the biggest waste of time and money I ever spent! I left in tears! This man had me diagnosed before he ever entered the room! He does not listen to anything you say. He went as far as to give me symptoms and when I disagrees he told me I was wrong! He took none of my history into consideration dismissed multiple bloodwork indicating rhuematoid disease and 2 of them point specific to what disease they were told me that it wasn't true. Told me I had fibromyalgia and insomnia, I have absolutely no problem sleeping and never told him I did, I have none of the points of pain for fibro I do not fit that criteria at all. And marked me as a high risk medicine user, let me note I have kidney disease I am not allowed to take any nsaids or anti-inflammatory I am only allowed tylenol which does not help the pain I have so my doctor does prescribe me pain medication I use very minimal amount of it but he didn't care and offered me nothing else to help with the pain. Now I have to… spend more time and money to get another Rhuematologist so that I can walk halfway normal again hopefully and find something besides prescription pain killers to help with my situation. This man leaves you feeling small and unworthy, he does not care he is there to collect a paycheck!

I was treated by Dr. Monev after Dr. Greist decided to not return to the pratice. I left my appointment in tears after meeting with him if that tells you anything. I've never met a more condescending, rude, cold, uncaring physician in my life. He told me in my appointment that I was on too much medication and refused to fill my scripts. The only reason why I'm able to physically walk into my appointment is because of my medicine!!!! Before Enbrel and Methotrexate I couldn't use my hands or stand on my feet. I'm currently rationing out my enbrel until I can get in to see a new rheumatologist. I wouldn't recommend this man to anyone. He should be ashamed.