Peter Balacuit Md's Online Review Report Card

Really bad experience

I adore Donald Balacuit.. He's patient, communicative and thorough. He actually listens and cares. Wonderful doctor, has helped me tremendously and I've only been a patient since January 2022.

I think this is the same Dr. Balacuit that I went to years ago on Myrtle Ave., unless he has a son or something. Please forgive me, Doctor if I got the wrong Dr. Balacuit, but I don't think I do. It has been a long time and who really knows the first name of doctors anyway? LOLIf it is him, I went to this doctor for a general yearly check up for my first visit to his office. Although this was years ago (before Yelp or the internet even), I still remember this guy. I expected him to ask me a lot of questions during this physical. He should have drawn blood, checked my prostate, checked my urine, etc.. All that was done by him was that my blood pressure was checked and he checked my chest with a stethoscope. And he checked my reflexes and shined an instrument in each ear. That was it! When I complained about it not really being a thorough enough yearly exam, I remember he asked ME what else I wanted him to do! He is the doctor. WHY should I have to tell him what to look for? And... he didn't even ask me very many questions at all. I tried to be nice, but I felt I was being cheated out of a proper yearly physical!I went to him primarily because his office was just a few blocks from house. I thought I would give him a try since my doctor was retiring. Dr. Balacuit is Filipino. I usually get along with Filipino's very well. BUT NOT WITH THIS GUY.... He had a bad attitude right from the start in my opinion, almost instantly argued with me and didn't seem to know what the heck a physical should be like. I was really upset. I only get to have ONE physical a year and this guy, I felt either didn't care about my health or he didn't know what the heck he was doing. The worst part is that he argued with me almost immediately. That is very unprofessional and uncalled for. He must have been overly sensitive back then, because he probably heard the same complaints frequently. You can go see him if you want to, but as for me, friends. Forget it! I have NO desire to go through that again.In reading the other reviews, I see now that he probably hasn't changed much, because there are a lot of the same type of complaints listed here. This was my experience. I don't know, maybe he is nicer with other patients and acts more competently. These are just my opinions and observations, which I am entitled to have. :) I hope this helps Yelps readers.

each visit is quick and efficient. very nice staff

This review is for the younger of the two, Donald Balacuit. I was a new patient. I set up the appointment citing abdominal pain, hoping to discuss the symptoms I had been going through and what his professional opinion was. Instead, the visit lasted MAYBE 2 minutes, and he only spoke about 20 words total. First thing he says is, "So you're here for a general check-up?" Uhh no, I thought the reception notes would have gotten conveyed to him, but whatever. I started describing my medical ordeal over the past few days, and I quickly noticed he wasn't saying anything. No words of acknowledgement, no questions, didn't even nod his head. Just a blank stare and the occasional pen writing. After my one-sided conversation, he said he wanted to do blood work. Okay, sure! He quickly left the room, a nurse comes in with an order and a list of locations of where to go, then informed me I was all done. He never came back. I was dumbfounded, I have never met a medical professional so disinterested in his or her patients worries or needs. No open dialogue, no follow up questions, not any semblance of intrigue or care. I went straight home and immediately changed doctors. I will not be returning.

Peter Bapacuit is a horrible incompetent doctor! He was extremely inappropriate with me and the only reason I didn't report him is because of his old age. Stay away from that doctor if you want to preserve dignity.

Peter Bapacuit is a horrible incompetent doctor! He was extremely inappropriate with me and the only reason I didn't report him is because of his old age. Stay away from that doctor if you want to preserve dignity.

This doctor should really consider retirement. His bedside manner is horrible. The office does not call you with any type of results from testing. They'll tell you that they'll call you back in 10 mins, but you're lucky if you get a callback the next day. If and when you receive a call from the actual doctor, it feels as if you're bothering him. He can also be quite condescending. He lacks patience, empathy, and compassion. I've been going to him for over 15 years and I've had enough. I should not have to continue to put up with this medical office and I won't.

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Trash doctor !!! Office is circus !! Phone goes straight to exchange during working hours . My specialist couldn’t get hold of the doctor for 2 days because of this !