Dr. Steven Michael Brown, MD

Dr. Brown got very upset when I didn't want an optional mammography and "diagnosed" me with senility. I requested a brain study, which revealed that my brain was normal. After that, he began to send refill prescriptions to the wrong pharmacy, necessitating numerous complaints to my insurance. Went of for 4 months. When he had no choice but send the prescriptions to the correct pharmacy, he caused an appointment confusion. Lead to another complaint to my insurance. Then he came to the appointment with a recording tool and stated he was going to record the appointment, to "avoid misunderstandings". Also the office manager was present. Shortly after that, he discharged me from his health care, stating I had breached the patient-doctor and staff relationship. We have on record that it was Dr. Brown (and his staff) who breached the trust relationship repeatedly. There was not a single breach of trust on my behalf towards Dr. Brown and his staff. This Internist has behavioral problems… and punishes his patients when they don't bow to his tyranny. His staff's job is to defend him. Check his records with the California Medical Board before considering him as your doctor.

I was recently released out of the hospital 3 days ago for DKA. I was in a massive amount of pain due to the vomiting and swelling and his primary doc made me feel very uncomfortable. Never will be going back again after this!

Dr. Brown is by far the best Doctor I've had the chance to work with. He watched my health and always knew exactly what to do and when to do it. If it weren't for the insurance company second guessing him he would have saved me from having a heart attack. Once he found out I had a heart attack he was willing to go to court with me to fight the insurance company due to their malpractice. Anybody that is so lucky as to be seen by Dr. Brown should know they are being seen by the best.

Always in a hurry! Doesn't seem interested.

RE: courteous staff - receptionist OK, Dr's. assistant fabulous! Dr. is knowledgeable and was very helpful in isolating the basis of my issue.

Wait was always about 1 hour. Dr. always seemed to be in a rush and didn't take time to talk and discuss problems. Gives an opinion as he walks out the door.

He takes the time to listen to your needs.