Stephen E Kaufman Md's Online Review Report Card

My original appt was with Binder, Kaufman did my colonoscopy/endoscopy to diagnose celiac. Turns out I have celiac and not that I can't find out info online about how to deal with this lifelong disease that impacts daily consumption, but it might have been nice to have follow up of some kind. I called the office to request results citing issues with their portal, no one called me back. I could not get into portal for the information. I think I was a new patient when they had one system, but by the time I had the test, the office switched to another system. No one handed me a pamphlet about this life changer. I researched all of the info on my own, but why? Mustn't this practice diagnose celiacs weekly? I've also had vision/eye issues for months that have baffled my eye doctors after 4 appts and 4 trials of 4 different contact lenses. Turns out my mascara, primer, foundation, chapstick, shampoo, conditioner and gel all had gluten. Could these docs maybe mention this potential issue?!?!?

Truly the best doctor I ever went to! Compassionate, kind, amazing listener. Listened to my needs and concerns. Symptoms went quickly into remission. Extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend Dr. Kaufman. You will be glad you went to him.

Wonderful knowledgable kind. Listens and understands my needs and concerns. Happy he was recommended to me. So glad he is my doctor. Best doctor I ever had.

Dr.Kaufman Sr. Answered all of my questions about my upcoming procedure and made recommendations about medications to help relieve other issues. He listened to my concerns and answered all of these also.

Dr. Kaufman only provided me with things to do at home, More over the counter remedies. He did not exam me at all, told me to try the home remedies and come back in a couple months. No help.

I met Dr. Kaufman in the ER 19 years ago. Under his guidance I have not had to go back there. He is so well informed about medications, new studies, diet and supplements. As long as I pay attention to his instructions, I am able to lead as close to a normal life as possible. During the last 19 years I have found that he goes the extra mile for his patients, is kind and compassionate, always listens to my concerns and gives me answers that are useful in managing a very challenging condition in real world situations.

Just had a Bravo Endoscopy... supposed to be a 15 minute procedure.. took an hour... the Endoscopy part went normal, however the Bravo did not. For the Bravo study, the dr is supposed to place a capsule sized pill onto your esophagus and then it minitors your acid... they tried twice and the capsule would not stick. They were able to retrieve one capsule, the other one was lost.. went for an emergency x ray to see where it went.. as far as the Endoscopy results... the dr told me it was all in my head and to go see a hypnosis... I have had a previous Endoscopy years before which would state otherwise. I should have known something wasn't right with this Dr at my appointment. He never once looked me in the eye or did any kind of exam.

caring listens and answers questions. does not seem his age. only complaint he talks very softly. if you have a hearing problem i think i would pick a different associate.

If I could I wouldn't give him any stars... never once looked me in the eye during my appointment.. never did an exam... he only revived old studies I have had done... he did a new study a few weeks later (well 2 procedures in 1) and the one procedure failed.. he lost the device in me so I had to have an emergency x ray.. as for the other procedure, he said I would need to see a hypnotist to fix my acid reflux!! A hypnotist!!!!!

My former doctor has retired from this practice and I saw Dr. Kaufman for the first time today because of a new problem. He had to do a procedure and was very professional and kind which helped to calm my anxiety. He explained everything he was doing and then gave me recommendations for follow up. He answered all my questions and did not seem rushed. I will see him again and liked his reassuring manner.