Craig A. Brooker's Online Review Report Card

This is the 2nd appt I have had with him. He chooses to not listen. Recommend I read web md websitr, His answer is to try new meds. How many meds do I need to take. I have been dealing with migraines over 25 yrs. He spent the first part of my visit telling me that I did not submit my information the correct way on the patient portal. Then he read the 3 page letter that I sent him out loud to me. I know what I wrote!! I have severe debilitating migraines 3-4 days a week and have for many years although he claims I don’t have chronic migraines! He tells me I have medicine overuse migraines but then follows up with that I need to take additional medication. He treats me like a test rabbit! When I became frustrated with him he questioned my moods and indicated that I could take antidepressants!!! I go on but I did request a new neurologist, There are multiple neurologists at this clinic. Make sure you request someone other than him.

Ended up with thrombosis in my brain. It wasn't 'slow flow' Dr. Brooker and you should have moved much faster than the 4 weeks from getting the referral until the CT scan showed it and you went into a panic trying to cover your behind. In my opinion you should not be in medicine. You rather obviously don't really care for your job or your patients.

I have never written a bad review about anything in my life. But after my apportionment with Dr Booker I felt I needed to share. I couldn't have hated a doctor more. He seemed unsympathetic in spite of using all the right words. He is like a creepy robot with absolutely NO compassion. He didn't listen and didn't review any of my symptoms with me. He just wanted to talk about one aspect. I had been seen at Swedish ER two days prior with a paralized foot and numbness in my fingers. So my visit, he read the notes. Ran a few basic, follow my finger type things. When I told him there were many other things that had been troubling me over the last few months. He said well lets just address one thing at a time. You are here for foot drop. REALLY? that is how you practice medicine, with just looking at one thing and not considering everything as a whole? He told me it was stress and all in my head. However I had been experiencing strange symptoms and sensations well before I became stressed. It felt he was very dismissive. And he called for someone to come talk to me about my stress. How insulting. I asked to see another Doctor. One who will hopefully take me seriously. I live in my body and I know when something isn't right. How dare he write me off. He's a robotic creep. Really if you can avoid it, don't see this doctor.

Was sent because of brain tumor, did not follow up on recommended MRI two years from ER. He did not read ER notes.

This provider was awful. He did not listen, did not read the notes or records, seemed extremely detached and disinterested, and provided no help or insight. All he did was make me feel stressed and insulted. Kaiser should not be charging people to see this man. He was quite unnerving in demeanor and showed no evidence of his medical knowledge/expertise. When I communicated that I was having difficulty communicating with him due to what I felt was his his total disinterest, he very clearly (the other person with me agreed) did a bit of a smirk/chuckle combo. This might be because he was feeling awkward, but this did not come across well at all and made it even more difficult for me to access the care for which I came. I would never recommend this provider.

Dr. Brooker tries hard to seem polite. If you are looking for answers to your questions, do not waste your time. Dr. Brooker has his own agenda. He does not listen to the patient, but rather speaks very quickly on topics which are of interest to him. His knowledge consists of nothing more than what a patient can find on any medical website. It was an absolute waste of time and quite frankly an insult to pay for quality medical care only to be told to read the Mayo website? Good grief. Awful.

In 2013 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor after passing out and hitting my head. I was afraid and hoped to get a few simple answers. When I ask him my first question as to possible origin, Dr. Brooker said, " You are old, useless, and what did expect." I had just turned 60 and horrified that this is how he saw me. I never got any information I asked for or what to do or a reason why I was having balance problems or a passing out. As a educated female, I had expected respect what I got was demeaning, questionable treatment or lack of treatment. I believe he saw I had problems with depression made a decision based on that label. I believe he didn't listen or attempt to treat me or help me understand the tumor. Now, after 3.5 years I have an slightly larger tumor and continue to fall and rely on a cane to keep my balance stable. I was blindsighted by someone I put my trust in and as a result have attempted to remain as far away from seeing a medical professional as possible.

In 2013 I met with Dr. Brooker about a recently discovered brain tumor discovered after passed out (cause unknown) and hit my head and face after falling. I was scared but had my list of suggested questions by the Mayo.Clinic website. When I inquired as to the cause and nature of tumors, Dr Brooker said, "You are old (I had just turned 60 the month before.), useless, so what did I expect?". I expected not to be catagorized as old and useless. I expected respect to be reciprocated. I expected him to inform me what I wanted to know. I expected fair unbiased treatment or a referral to someone who would. I expected to be listened to and some questions be answered. I expected a professional since I was paying him. Now 3.5 years later and a recent MRI taken which shows a slightly larger tumor and increased symptoms of balance problems and many bad falls later not to be rereferred to this person. My blood pressure skyrockets as I think about sitting in his office wanting help and being verbally demeaned for no reason. I deserve more from a doctor and person.

Very thorough, very knowledgeable, web site sucks but means well.