Firdos S Sheikh, MD – Neuro Nurture

I would never return to this office. From the front desk management (or lack thereof) to the ridiculous scheduling this doctor does (I had a 3:45 pm appointment that I had made weeks in advance and drove 20 miles for, only to arrive and be told there were 14 people ahead of me). Unacceptable. Staff are unprofessional and incompetent. Avoid at all costs!

What a nightmare! Be prepared to sit for hours if you have Medi-​Cal! But that isn’t the worst part. That I can deal with. They called me up to go for a nerve test. After supposedly getting authorization. I had no idea how painful this test would be and I left after sobbing and in tears. Then they called me about 3 weeks later to get an EEG. I had to go for a follow up to get all the test results. She realized that they had never gotten the authorization. So she refused to give me any test results. So I went through all that for nothing. Even though it was their mistake. During my appointment she called in one of the office staff and proceeded to yell at her in front of me and even fired her when I expressed how upset I was that she wouldn’t give me my test results she basically reprimanded me for getting upset and when I called her on firing her staff in front of me she just said” its not a perfect world.”

My pain specialist is a very good doctor she cares a lot about her patients and is very understanding. She is open minded and listens to her patients and cares about us. I think she is an excellent doctor

I have been trying to go to a neurologist for almost 3 years now. Finally my doctor sent me to Dr. Firdos. After EEG and EKG she let me know that my pain wasn’t in my head. I have Neuropathy and Carpal Tunnel. Since I’m only in my late 30’s shes has being very attentive and running more tests to see what is the underlying problems. So far I’m very pleased although the wait is quit longer than expected but worth the wait.

I have been a patient of Dr. Sheikhs for a long time and she is a great doctor wouldn’t trade her for anything in the world she takes the time to listen to you whatever is hurting and try to help you! I’ve been with her for nineteen to twenty years that should say alot

This person and her staff are crooks. Cashing checks and not following through with appointments, paperwork, etc. The front desk either has no one there, or some overworked, angry nut. Also, highly suspicious that she works in multiple offices, but she does not receive mail at any of them (Multiple letters sent to them come back as returned mail). Their office phone line is sounds like a tin can on a string. Her receptionist? medical assistant? got so fed up answering the phone one day, she started handing out Dr Sheikh’s personal cell phone. Absolutely bizarre and unprofessional experience. Needs her license pulled.
**EDIT/​UPDATE** It appears this «doctor» can leave comments on my Unilocal review, but when I try to call to clear up the matter, all they’ll do is take down my name and phone number. To clarify, this «doctor» requested an $ 80 fee to complete a disability assessment form. She took the check, cashed the check, and then never completed the form. Despite contacting their office via telephone and letter on the following dates: 06÷30÷15, 08÷07÷15, 08÷19÷15, 08÷26÷15, 09÷29÷15, 10÷21÷15 — I have not received the form OR the payment back. I had to resort to leaving a bad review on Unilocal.She apparently is able to comment on an internet review, but doesn’t have the time to complete medical business/​work she is paid to do. I direct messaged her on Unilocal letting her know I would be happy to take down this review if she clears up this matter I’ve been dealing with since June. She called that a «bribe» and wrote a response revealing poor grammar skills. I cannot imagine that this person is a real doctor with a real degree and license. Looking at her other reviews, clearly I am not the only one who thinks so. Truly scary individual.

Dr Firdos Sheikh is a very strong, dedicated, passionate, and brilliant doctor.
She listens, cares and takes care of all our issues
She understands our problems because she cares
I highly recommend her

March 2015
I’ve been here 3 times.
The first time, my appointment was at 2:30p I was seen at 5:30 (waited 3 hrs and15 min.) the front desk left at 5p and there were still many patients waiting. The doctor would just say next and that’s how the next patient would go in. When it was my turn to go in the doctor asked me a few questions said she was going to do an eeg test and a nerve test, she took 5 minutes with me and since there was no front desk anymore I had to call the next day to schedule my appointments. It was unusual for me, I’ve never seen the front desk go home and leave patients there. I said oh maybe it was a busy day today.
Second time I went for my eeg test. I waited 2 hours because they scheduled 2 appointments at the same time. this time my appointment was earlier so the staff was still there went I left home. For the eeg test you’re not supposed to wash your hair. I was never told not to do it. So like anybody that has a doctors appointment I took a shower and was on my way. Anyways she ended up doing it like that and my results were gonna be ready in 2 weeks (she did the eeg test in a laptop).
2 weeks past (today) and I went to my appointment it was scheduled at 3:30p. I signed in and an hour past, the clerk called me. She said they didn’t have an appointment scheduled for me. I told her that she had scheduled it and that I was there for results. She said ok take a seat. 50 minutes passed and I was called in the same way as the first time because it was 5:20 and the staff went home at 5p. When I went in the doctor said she was not gonna be able to give me my results because the girls (staff) took the laptop. She said I should have been there when they were still there (the staff). I said I was, I’ve been here since 3:30. Without apologizing for the time I had to wait for nothing, she said that she was gonna call me tomorrow with the results, that if I don’t hear from her by 3 to give them a call.
I was really upset that after 2 weeks I couldn’t get my results that I was really waiting for. not only that but I have to be reminding them to call me with my results? The long waits and for nothing. I will be talking to my doctor to see if I can be refered somewhere else and praying I get my results tomorrow. Can’t trust someone like that with my health.
I don’t recommend it to anyone.
I wouldn’t give it a star but had no option.
(The front desk is nice though)
September 2015
It has been 6 months for me and still havent heard from them. I’ve called twice after my post for my results and I just didnt get them. I didnt bother anymore. I talked to my doctor to get referred somewhere else. it’s been a while too and nothing. Don’t know what to do next or who to ask for help. Wish everyone the best and for who ever has a good experience that’s great. At least you know everything is ok with you. :)

Dr. SHEIKH is a wonderful Neurologist! I have been going to her for over 1 year. She is very knowledgeable and caring. She is conservative when it comes to issuing medication and injections. (she does NOT over prescribe!)
Yes her wait time may be a bit long sometimes but she works 2 other clinics and 2 hospitals.
A GOOD Dr. Is worth the wait! So if you are impatient and want a Dr that will prescribe you anything then find someone else! I have had many bad experiences with other doctors but not her.
The Physical Therapist Mona is the best! She listens to you and pays attention to your pain and after your P/​T you feel great!!!
The staff is friendly and enthusiastic about their work. A happy staff and Dr and Physical Therapist all in one place makes an overall rounded good experience!!!

I don’t undestand how she is still practicing. MMM. She is a scammer, and yes, triple books, misdiagnosis to the point of damn near killing people. Very unprofessional. I agree and experienced what all negative reviews state. She doesn’t follow up and she will give you one thing and tell you it’s something else. If you see her. Her assistant is just a bad. I am a victim of her malpractice!!!

I agree with the other review posted. This office needs some help scheduling patients.
My first appointment was at 3:00pm. I checked in and the office staff left at 5:00pm. Then I started hearing the doctor yelling «next» from the back office. How am I supposed to know who’s next? I’ve never seen an operation like this. Then a patient who came in an hour after me got up when she said next and went in before me. I guess next means who ever can get up the fastest and run into her office first. No organization or professionalism at all.
When I finally did get in to see the doctor at 6:15p (3 hours and 15 min after my scheduled time which is ridiculous and unacceptable, she spent 5 minutes with me and then tried to talk me into signing up for this $ 3000 treatment she does that insurance does not cover.
If you have to see this provided because you have no choice I recommend scheduling the first appointment in the morning to avoid what apparently happens on a daily basis. She gets 2 – 3 hours behind schedule then starts calling next from the back office like the deli counter at the supermarket. But I think even they make you take a number and are somewhat fair about it.
I don’t know how she can run a practice like that without eventually effecting patient care.
Looking for a new provider and feeling frustrated to start again.