04/24/08

Good Friend and Great Doctor

by TheRedSoxFan

I have been seeing Allen Schreiber since I moved to Colorado in 1991--17 years. He has always been available and he and his staff always fit me in somehow. I think probably because I don't call that often so when I do they know it's necessary. When he is not sure what is wrong with me, he either sends me to a specialist or does tests. He has never failed me. He is blunt and a little distracted, but so is every other doctor I've seen. They don't have a lot of time to shoot the breeze. However, he has listened to me cry and whine for almost 15 or 20 minutes on at least one occasion. He always remembers who I am when I come in and calls me by my first name. I like the informality of having him say, "Hi Pat. Come on back. I'll meet you in my office in a couple of minutes." He always follows up by calling me personally with test results and has even called to see how I was doing after seeing him (including on Saturdays and Sundays). He has, as far as I can remember, always found out my problem or ailment. He always tries to give me samples of prescriptions when available. On one occasion I did not like the specialist he referred me to and he took over the case himself so that I would be "happy" with my treatment. Dr. Schreiber is not a psychologist or psychiatrist. He is a medical doctor. I have been very happy with Dr. Schreiber, but I know that everyone has their own likes and dislikes. I don't think he is comfortable discussing really personal issues--although he has been very considerate and comforting with me. If you want to talk, see a psychologist. If you want medical help, see Doc.

• Pros: Valet parking, always gets me in, always helps me
• Cons: None worth mentioning.

03/01/08

ewwww

by landshark1

Rushed, acted like he was doing me a favor by being there. Big bloodstain on his collar with cut on his neck still oozing. Ewww! Couldn't get out of there fast enough!

08/09/07

distracted doctor-go somewhere else

by catlover525

I just moved here from Chicago and went to see Allen Schreiber (before I saw these reviews on City Search!) The waiting room was deserted so I don't think he was terribly busy, but he seemed really distracted when he was seeing me. He spent about one minute with me and gave me a Z pack without checking my temperature or looking at my throat or anything. I had much more attentive doctors in Chicago and will keep looking for one in Denver.

• Pros: virtually no wait
• Cons: nobody else was there! doctor distracted and inattentive