Stefan Cadag, DO

My endocrinologist retired and was referred to Dr. Cadag. I have been seeing endocrinologists due to a chronic condition for 18 years, and Dr. Cadag is — by far — the worst endocrinologist I have encountered.
The office visit was — let’s be generous — ok. He spent more time typing things on the computer than actually talking to me and answering my questions. During the meeting, I requested a refill on my prescription. First, he didn’t seem aware of the seasonal prescription for birth control pills which I have been on for the last 6 years that I had been prescribed by my previous 2 doctors. When he submitted the prescription, it needed to be authorized, which he didn’t do, and after I reached out to him he said I needed to talk to my insurance. I called the insurance, and they said the doctor just needed to send a fax. I called the doctor back and he called me back once he returned from vacation; he left me a voicemail and rather than answering my question he proceeded to explain to me how birth control pills work and that I should take one a day for 28 days. I have been on the pill for at least 15 years now, which he would’ve known had he seen my record. I found the voicemail extremely condescending. I called him back and left a voicemail for him to call me back to address the issue. It has been 4 weeks now and I am still waiting for him to call me back.
I personally find this outrageous. If one of my patients had an issue with a prescription, I would make sure to call them back within 1 – 2 days. The fact that I had to explain to him the accepted practice for the medication I am in and the benefits that this form of delivery have, after many clinical trials have shown the advantages of it. I am moving on to a different doctor, as I can no longer trust his medical opinion, and his bedside manner leaves plenty to desire.
I usually don’t go out of my way to write reviews, but I am simply outraged at the lack of professionalism and disregard for my concerns.

Absolutely terrible, could barely take the time, rude and dismissive. If he has any skills he certainly did not demonstrate them as all he did was read me the results of my tests, circle words on the paper and show me that according to the tests my results were within range. I walked away with absolutely no confidence and will never visit Beth Israel again. Essentially everything one fears from a big hospital, doctors who are tapped out for time, rushed and can barely apply their mental energy to the task at hand. Dr. Cadag did take the time to tell me off for arriving «late», however the receptionist told me to arrive on time as I would have to wait and could fill out the forms then. Dr. Cadag told me I should have been there before the appointed time as in fact he had an appointment in 20 minutes and «do you show up at the airport at the time of your flight departure?» Or how about” I don’t know why your thyroid is swollen, it could have been like that since you were 15, it could be like that for the next 50 years.” How’s that for getting down to the root of the problem? Doctor or not– he is a strait up idiot and rude.

I have been going to Dr. Cadag for several years now. I had been diagnosed as having Graves’ Disease. The recommended treatment involved radiating and essentially destroying my thyroid gland. Every doctor I went to insisted on this course of action. As someone who doesn’t need or take medication this seemed a radical step. I researched some of the possible side effects and decided no matter how slim I did not want to do this. Dr. Cadag was the only doctor who took into consideration my concerns and my expectations. After 18 months, under his guidance, with minimal medication, frequent acupuncture treatments, and some homeopathic remedies my thyroid returned to normal. Dr. Cadag does what good doctors do; he listens. He is a credit to the profession.

So I met Dr. Cadag for the first time today, and was fully expecting to meet some older gentlemen who probably should have retired years ago, but doesn’t want to be bored sitting at home, so he still practices. So imagine my surprise when Dr. Cadag comes out and calls my name, and I see this young, trendy, happy and smiling doctor who looks like he loves his job. I was instantly happy that I made the right choice.
Once in with him, he really did listen to what I had to tell him regarding my symptoms. I didn’t feel rushed, I didn’t feel like he was being dismissive, I felt that he was sincere and concerned, and he even got on the phone to call my primary care doctor for info.
He’s so easy to deal with that I’m almost sad that he’s a specialist, because he’s the type of person that you’d trust with all of your health care.
I’ll be seeing him again very soon. Dr. Cadag is on my new Favorite People list.

I went to Dr. Cadog to setup new Primary Care and was impressed with his professionalism and efficiency. His examination was thorough and comprehensive, yet moved along quickly without feeling rushed. The staff behind the counter and the nursing staff were both friendly and good at their respective jobs. I am happy to have Dr Cadag as my PCP.