Philip Biderman, M.D., F.A.C.S.

After having Dr. Biderman perform a Laparoscopic appendectomy at St. Joseph’s I would NOT recommend him to anyone.
I didn’t realize the gas they use to inflate your stomach has to disperse afterwards, my shoulders and diaphragm felt the brunt of it. Before I left the hospital, I reached a critical point when I felt intensifying pain as if I’d been run over by a truck. A nurse witnessed my extreme pain and helped me by suggesting to move my upper body which helps dispel the gas. I would have appreciated knowing this information PRIOR to experiencing the most agonizing pain I’ve ever felt. Given a choice, I would have preferred a regular surgery without the gas.
Secondly, when I was leaving the hospital about to go home, the nurse and Dr. Biderman had some epic communication failure regarding my pain management and I was left without a prescription. Dr. Biderman had left the hospital for the night. When the nurse managed to speak to the Dr. on the phone his response was to give me two pills going home and to return the next day for my prescription! I felt extremely neglected and I am shocked that a surgeon could be so irresponsible for their patient’s well-​being. This Dr. is not doing his job correctly. If this review could help just one other person not go through what I suffered I’d be so happy to save them from going through a similar experience.

This review is on behalf of a good friend… Dr. was originally very helpful and kind durning first visits. When returned for a additional check up and the cancer had returned he became rude and disconnected… he made my friend feel like the grave has been dug… and he could no longer help… bedside manner changed… my friend was saddened and disappointed… BUT guess what doctor… My friend is STILL HERE and THRIVING!

I wish that I didn’t have to give this office even 1 star.
I made my consultation appointment for 11/​23/​2014 at 11. I got there at 10;45 because I know that for a first appointment they always have a ton of paperwork. When I got there I asked the receptionist if the Dr was on time. She said that he was running just a little behind.
I filled out all my paperwork and to a seat and waited and waited and waited. At 11:45 I was still waiting so I went up to the window and asked the same women how much longer it would be. She told me «you are next». I said thank you but how much longer? She again said that I was next. I explained to her that she had already told me that but what I wanted to know was how long??? She said not long. I asked her for my file and I left the appointment.
I have little regard for any professional who makes an appointment, especially a first appointment, and has the nerve to make people wait. If they do not care about my time then they will not have me as a client.
On top of this I waited a full 24 hours to see if the doctor or the doctors office would call me to apologize for the long wait. No call.
Shame on you… Value other peoples time.

Great Doctor & Surgeon!
Extremely helpful, competent and informative. Felt like I knew him all my life. Had my appendix removed via day surgery. Was in surgery 1.5 hours (maybe less).
In at 6:00AM was out of the Hospital before 11:30 AM. Perfectly fine — not even drowsy. Had dinner at my favorite restaurant by 5:00PM same day. Really!
Small incisions that are healing quickly. Unbelievable considering that I read many horror posts about other appendix removals. I was quite nervous the day of surgery. I was one of the lucky ones where everything went smooth.
Also compliments go out to his team at St. Josephs Providence Hospital in Burbank. They were all great! its no wonder they are next to Walt Disney — I think its the Happiest Hospital on Earth! Love this place– if you can love a Hospital.
The only bad thing was the the bowel prep two days before: — Not much fun. However, there is no choice — had to do it.
I read a few of the other posts here about Dr. Biderman, Very strange posts — doesn’t sound like they have the right Dr. Biderman. Biderman is cool!
and yes, I do have the right one!

Terrible wait times, terrible staff and mediocre Dr. I only came here cause my primary dr sent me here. I will never come back. I meant to write a review on this place and it came out as a tip so that’s why I’m adding this.

Dr. Biderman just removed my gallbladder via laparoscopic surgery. He and his staff were friendly and competent. He answered all my questions before and after the surgery. So far my very small incisions are healing perfectly and less than a week later, I’m just slightly sore and off all pain killers. Highly recommend.

This surgeon was one of the rudest people I’ve ever encountered in my life. The experience still gives me nightmares. I was 20 years old and had appendicitis. This man screamed at me before my surgery when I asked him what «laproscopic» meant. I didn’t dare ask him any other questions. I nurse even came in to see what was going on. I cried the entire day before my surgery I was so scared. He just stood in the corner and yelled at me and then left. After my surgery, he stood by the open door and said a quick sentence and left. I hope to protect anyone else from experiencing this in the future.

I will highly recommend Dr Biderman. He is a very good Doctor has great bedside manners. His staff are very nice very helpful. They answer your questions I just love how they’ve treated me. I wouldn’t or couldn’t go anywhere else after I found them. Thank you Dr Biderman for always taking care of me.