Gabriel Akopian's Online Review Report Card

It's funny. I waited an entire month to get this appointment for my nephew. When he got there he was very impressed with their covid19 prep. The people at the door, the intake person, was very nice with him. Then he was taken into the Room and the physician assistant wouldn't even give him her name. She was distant she was aloof. She really thought she was better than him. Then the doctor came in. And I had heard so many reviews about him, had read them rather. He was respectful he was understanding; he listened to you; he had a great bedside manner. And it turns out he was the opposite. He has a thing about age. Kept telling him he was old. "You're old.. You're 52. He knows he. But you have to keep telling him his 52. Did an exam and his reaction was " ewww you have nasty hemorrhoids " . How professional. Wasn't willing to discuss other procedures after my nephew said he had researched some of them (jealous). When he asked who had referred him he said no doctor. He had gone through Yelp, in healthgrades, cross checked all these reviews finally centering on him. And he said "Oh, A Web surfer." But with such disdain that it was insulting. In the long run he did tell him you have to go get a colonoscopy and then I'll see what I can do. And he walked out the door never saying goodbye and the assistant comes in says doctor says you don't have to come back. So my nephew says I'l come back after the colonoscopy. She responded No the doctor said you don't have to come back. You don't have to come back. So was that a subtle, actually not so subtle, brush off. Was the doctor so offended that it was a Web surfer who had found him. Was he so offended that perhaps this person that he was talking to had a much of a higher intelligence than others and was not going to sing his praises as almost all these reviews have.Or was it that he just didn't like somebody who did not put him up on a pedestal as all the other reviews have. Interesting. Bottom line I don't know if he's good or not. But I do know that he does not have a great bedside manner; he is not respectful; his assistant is rude and condescending in her own manner ( but many reviews had already mentioned that) And so is the doctor. Too bad we're never gonna know if he actually does do good work. Obviously he is not a doctor for everyone. Just a few "special" fans.

Uptight Pompous Poor bedside manner Uncaring Assistant is rude

Amazing doctor, very professional, patient and knowledgeable. Thank you doc. After pregnancy my body changed completely and I had hemorrhoids. I was very afraid to see a doctor who could help me. He did a great job and I recommend others go see him!

It's so rare these days to find a good, helpful, caring doctor, that when you find one it's such a breath of fresh air. Dr. Akopian has been such a kind dude helping me with my, unfortunately, hemorrhoids/banding and later hemorrhoidectomy. Patient and takes the time to explain things, REMEMBERS YOU, understands when things are uncomfortable and apologizes (!!) when the exam might be painful (even though he doesn't have to, but he does). And his receptionist/nurse team with Loretta and Olga are just the best and friendliest. Also, the treatment (banding/surgery/pills/etc.) was effective and most importantly, honest. Really big thanks to Dr. Akopian and his crew!

Everyone in Dr. Akopian’s office was so nice. They got me in for my appointment quickly and were so helpful.

DR. Akopian and his staff are the best!

I found the Dr, and and supporting staff to be genuinely caring and very competent. I am ever grateful.

Dr. Akopian and his staff took excellent care of me from new patient intake to post-surgical consult. Communication was excellent and timely. Nurse Olga and Loretta were patient, thorough and timely. I would highly recommend Dr. Akopian and his team. I was in excellent hands. Thank you Akopian Team!

Dr. Akopian saved my life. I had a ruptured appendix that had burst several days before I got to the ER and was one of the worst cases Dr. Akopian had seen in many years. I was in the hospital for a week and went home with drain tubes. Dr. Akopian was extremely skillful, and also patient, thoughtful and assuringly calm. He is the very best.

Dr. Akopian (and his assistants) was incredibly kind, helpful, and informative. He was direct and professional during the conversation about an embarrassing issue I had, and took the time to answer my questions. He provided options I had not even considered and was considerate enough to take into account personal issues I had, to make my office visit more comfortable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an informed, professional, and kind colonorectal surgeon!