Carlos Andersen, MD

I would rate a ZERO star if I could! My 76 yr old mother was a patient of Dr Carlos Andersen after being diagnosed with uterine cancer. 2 years after a hysterectomy due to her cancer diagnosis my mother began to lose weight and had no appitite she was getting weaker by the day. I brought her to Dr. Andersen out of alarming concern for the weight loss and loss of appitite. I explained that my mother did not have any appitite, was very weak and was losing a lot of weight rapidly. Dr. Andersen said nothing to my mother he just kind of stood around and looked at us both. I said could you please tell her she is starving herself? and only then he said «well, you should eat» he ordered some blood tests and sent us away. My mother went and got the blood tests and we scheduled another appointment with Dr Andersen. My mother had lost more weight, continued to get even weaker and still was not able to eat. Dr. Andersen said «well, there’s nothing on the tests that looks abnormal». I told him «she is starving to death» he said everything looks normal and sent us away. Only THIRTEEN DAYS later my mother DIED!!! with an extremely large mass of cancer in her abdomen. How can a doctor let a 76 year old woman leave his office in such a poor condition? how Can a doctor not continue to investigate why a 76 year old woman who was diagnosed with cancer two years prior, not suspect there is a problem when she is starving to death right in front of your face??? I am absolutely not blaming Dr. Andersen for my mothers death, she likely and sadly would have died anyway, HOWEVER… he MISSED the whole thing!!! he never even made an attempt to discover or investigate what was wrong with my mother. It was an extremely large mass!!! he completely missed it! what if you are younger, seemingly in fair health and you have a small mass somewhere??? if he can’t find an extremely large mass on a VERY ILL 76 year old woman who already was diagnosed with cancer, do you seriously think he will find out whats wrong with you??? Do you seriously want to put you life in Dr. Andersen’s care??? Think it through carefully if you are thinking about becoming a patient of Dr Andersen, or worse, if you already are a patient! On a side note, I can attest to the fact that the others say on this page, Dr. Andersen’s staff at his office were rude and extremely unprofessional, not only with my elderly mother but also with others as I witnessed when I was in his office. It appears that one of the ladies in the office is his wife or realative and is very very rude and nosey, this is the feeling i have gotten as well as others who have since left his practice after learning how he allowed my mother to leave his office in such poor health without any further investigation into why she could not eat and was starving to death in front of his eyes. Beware, you’ve been warned.

Short appointments, but inexpensive cash prices. Quite a dilemma in the general practice world.
Andersen’s receptionist looked at my chart and determined on her own that I needed a follow up appt. even though the doc and I had discussed that issue and decided against it.
I do not want my doc’s receptionist practicing medicine. This is the second time. I’m debating whether to report it to the medical board.

I have been seeing Dr Andersen for 5 years since my old doctor retired. I like it that he takes time with me, listens and is not hurried. Generally he seems interested in me but not «superior» or preachy. His staff has been very helpful with insurance problems and health information.

Had a great experience today with Dr Andersen. I was amazed that he was able to fit me in today.
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Fast forward to 2 weeks later. I called the staff of Dr Andersen to get a referral and they kept making mistakes and never returned my calls. They promise that they will take care of it and I am still waiting. They really need to work on their customer service. And when i try calling them it seem that their office are always close. Very frustrating. If I dont get a call back soon, i will have to switch my doctor.
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Fast forward to 09.19.2013
Call to make an apt and i was put on hold for 15min. I thought they forgot about me so i called again and the wait continues. Dr. Andersen is super nice, but their front desk staff needs to improve their customer service. This is the first and last impression of any office. I am considering switching doctors. Very disappointed.

I have been his patient for 20 plus years. He has consistently given very good care. His staff are always willing to try and fit you in should you need to see him during business hours. Yes he does listen to your input and spends as much time as you need to work out your issues.

Dr Anderson listens. He actually rubs his chin and leans against a counter while he listens to you. As a former Kaiser patient, I find it truly amazing to find a doctor that does not shoo you out the door after you time is up. We tested my blood after I complained of feeling tired all the time, He found I have high blood sugar and gave me recipes for follow to decrease my blood sugar. I am feeling so much healthier and energetic. Thanks Carlos!