Rian J. Dickstein's Online Review Report Card

After 3 sperm sample analyses confirmed that the procedure was a failure, he finally admitted it. Mostly since I wouldn't wait around another couple of months to do a 4th. He said he might have cut the wrong tube, it could have grown back, etc. and he would "make it right". What he meant is, he would be happy to charge me again for what I had already paid for. When I called him out on this he said his billing staff was out of the office this week but would check with them to set it right. Then he had a billing person call me to tell me that there was nothing they could do and it would be at full price, which had gone up since the original procedure over 12 months ago. Ill do the procedure again, somewhere else.

Dr. Dickstein’s arrogance and condescension are immediately obvious. He treated my fiance for bladder cancer, performing a radical cystectomy. He only explained the ramifications of the procedure after I called his office and complained about the lack of information provided. He seemed amused that my boyfriend had questions regarding his “physical” function after the procedure. Dr. Dickstein mentioned my boyfriend’s age (64) as rendering concerns about sexual intimacy inconsequential. As one who researches in depth and has had many interactions with truly caring, competent, professional specialists, it was disheartening to see a doctor show such a lack of concern for his patient and the impact a cystectomy would have on his quality of life. Dr. Dickstein responded crudely to my questions, which I did not appreciate. Credentials do not guarantee professionalism, expertise, or compassion!!!

Dr. Dickstein was condescending and arrogant, at best. He showed no concern for my boyfriend’s future quality of life after his cystectomy. He laughed at my legitimate medical questions, as if our concerns were unimportant, considering our ages (60 and 64). As one who has had many positive interactions with specialists in my life, I was shocked at his callous attitude. As a researcher, I was well informed regarding my boyfriend’s medical situation, so it was obvious Dr. Dickstein was not used to patients asking pertinent questions. Priot to surgery, Dr. Dickstein did not explain the procedure to my boyfriend. I had to request a call from Dr. Dickstein be made to clarify to my boyfriend what was going to be done. Unless you crave arrogance in someone supposed to care for you, seek medical attention elsewhere. Credentials alone are not enough to qualify a doctor!!!

Courteous , kind, honest, and above all he knows what he's doing.

Excellent doctor. I had kidney cancer and he removed the whole left kidney(in 2018 and still cancer free). He left very little scarring. There are some people complaining about his bedside manners, but I never had a problem. He is punctual and likes things done properly, there is nothing wrong with that. I don't need coddling, I need someone to keep me alive and healthy. In my book Dr. Dickstein ...

Dr. Dickstein has been amazing. Being diagnosed with my fourth type of cancer, was obviously scary and frustrating. He eased my mind, performed the needed procedure and has done excellent follow up.

Would not ever recommend Dr Dickstein to another patient. I found him a bit egotistical and his bedside manner rates a 0.

I would recommend this doctor. Dr. Dickstein was extremely thorough in answering our questions and concerns prior to surgery. After surgery, the doctor and or someone on his team would stop by daily during my hospital stay. Overall, this doctor eased my concerns in a very difficult situation.

I am extremely pleased with my experience with Dr. Dickstein. I feel very confident in his knowledge and skill. He took time to meet with me to explain my upcoming procedure and even had a video to help me to further understand what to expect. Dr. Dickstine spent time postoperatively came to check on me and even returned my phone calls to answer questions and further put me at ease. I feel very blessed to have been able to be treated by Dr. Dickstine and would definitely recommend his practice

After three visits with another urologist who was very vague in his opinion of what to do with my kidney tumor, I saw Dr. Dickstein who gave me realistic options and consequences. I decided to undergo a partial nephrectomy which he felt was the best course. The tumor was revealed to be cancer. He came to my room every morning to check on me. I love this doctor and felt I was in the best hands.