Moe Amadpour, MD

Have seen Dr. Amadpour for over six years for ulcerative colitis. He has always treated me with respect and compassion, as an intelligent adult with my own ideas, concerns and allowed me to make my own decisions, unlike some doctors I have seen in the past. I have the utmost trust that he will do the best he can do for me. Someone complained about waiting too long. I have waited in many doctors’ offices and sometimes that’s just the way it goes. Today I waited no more than ten minutes.

I saw Dr. Amadpour about 10 years ago for a colonoscopy because I was having pain, cramping and bleeding. The colonoscopy went well and he was very nice, but they left me alone to get dressed and I almost fell down on the floor since I was dizzy, having just woken up from anesthetic! A nurse should have stayed with me. On the followup in his office, his basic words were «you have IBS, not much I can do.» Well, I’ve since learned I do not have IBS but rather IBD and have spent years suffering with severe weight loss and eventually hemorrhoid surgery (which provided relief from at least one source of pain). It would have been nice if he had at least referred me to a proctologist in the area to rid me of my hemorrhoids. I found the proctologist on my own by goggling (Dr. Rosenfeld). I have actually not found any decent GI doctors in the area, at least good diagnosticians, so I’m not treating with an internist, who has been much more useful in helping me! I find GI doctors just want to do colonoscopies (I had 4 in 10 years) and not be truly helpful in diagnosing and helping.

I know there are only two reviews, but I would like to shed some light so new patients know what to expect.
My experience:
4 years ago, I was very sick and didn’t know what was going on. I was only 17 at the time and I was very scared. Dr. Amadpour took his time to assess me and he immediately sent me to get me a colonoscopy. A few weeks later, I had a possible diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative colitis. He wanted a clear diagnosis, so he ordered more tests. I was officially diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and from that point on, Amadpour educated me on different treatment plans. I was in the severe category, and we did all treatment methods before surgery (because surgery was only performed when other treatments failed). Unfortunately I needed surgery and he referred me to Dr. Chong. I was put into remission and Dr. Amadpour discussed further treatment plans.
Yes, I understand that patients have to wait up to an hour. Dr. Amadpour does his best to see every single patient in a timely manner. If you have an appointment, make sure you set aside time so your day doesn’t get ruined with waiting. I always wait for a bit but he got my health back on track! He is very busy and try to understand that he is doing his best to provide the best care.
Receptionists and nurses are always so nice and helpful too!

I just walked out of Dr. Amadpour’s office for what was to be my first «New Patient» visit. I and my kids waited for over an hour. We didn’t mind the wait because we believed the doctor was running behind. Turns out — they were waiting on a fax of my insurance card from my insurance company (which I actually had with me all along). When I asked why the doctor didn’t see me while they were waiting for the fax, I was told the doctor won’t see anyone without their benefits verified first.
In general, I don’t mind waiting to see a doctor — but for legitimate medical reasons, ie, other PATIENTS and concern for their well-​being. The fact that they will not see a patient until they have insurance card in hand indicates to me that they care more for $$$ than they do about the relationship they have with their patients. This also means those without insurance are apparently unwelcome there. I will not entrust my health or those of my family to someone who’s first concern is his wallet.

Do not, I repeat do not go to this doctor.