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

06/01/07

Worst doctor around!

by craftsqueen

I don't see how we can even be talking about the same doctor! I saw Dr. Schreiber for several years, and every time I asked him about my arthritis, he just told me to take some advil. It didn't help that whenever I saw him, he was always distracted and in a hurry. He was in and out of the exam room so quick he never even bothered to sit down. I finally got fed up and went to see another doctor, who actually LISTENED to what I had to say. She asked me some questions (like whether my hands hurt in the morning), ran some lab tests and promptly diagnosed me with rheumatoid arthritis. I am doing much better now on medications. Basically, I don't see how any doctor can figure out what's wrong if they don't bother to listen to you. Maybe Dr. Schreiber is OK if your colon falls out (I can't say that's ever happened to me) but if you actually have a real medical problem you'd be better off with pretty much any other doctor in Denver. I certainly am!

• Cons: rude and hurried, doesn't listen

05/14/07

Best Doctor in the State

by bagboy123

Dr. Schreiber is the best Doctor I have seen. He saved my life in two different emergency situations and was always there for me and my family (working with my family is no easy task). It is true that Dr. Schreiber is blunt and to the point but he is incredibly intelligent and was always right even when other Doctors had different opinions. I am not a rockstar or sports personality. I am a truck driver that received the best care you could ever get. I will recommend him to anyone.

Call Dr. Schreiber when your colon falls out....he will fix it.

• Pros: Very smart
• Cons: Very busy

04/18/07

The best MD!

by yankeeone

I don't know who this guy is talking about. Dr. Schreiber has been my doctor for over 10 years, and I have never had a bad experience. He is the best! He is not the kind of doctor to sit and coddle people, but if you are really sick there is NOONE better. He is kind , and extremely intelligent. He has taken very good care of me, and my father. If there is nothing wrong with you, he probably had very sick people to see that day. He is not a boutique doctor. He gets things done. If you are just going in for some hand-holding, he is not the one. But if there is something wrong with you ,he will do everything in his power to fix it. He is very good. Who does this rockiefan think he is? He must not have any illness, and just wants to be pampered! If you are sick, go see Allen Schreiber!

• Pros: Very good doctor
• Cons: doesn't treat kids

04/06/07

Allen Schrieber didn't listen or care

by rockies_fan

I heard Allen Schrieber worked with the Rockies so I thought he must be a good doctor. Boy was that a mistake. Or maybe you just have to be a professional baseball player for him to give a flip. I waited an hour for him to spend a whole FOUR MINUTES with me. He didn't listen to me or even examine me, he just told me I was fine. Then I get a bill from my insurance for a physical! I won't ever go see him again. He totally blew me off.

• Pros: valet parking
• Cons: doctor didn't spend any time with me