Mary S Genevieve, MD

So I was referred to Dr. Genevieve for chronic migraines that I have been dealing with for years. She seemingly looked me over and told me during the first visit that she was sure I had IIH, because I am overweight and have headaches. Nearly terrified me half to death, telling me I could go blind, but overall I left feeling like she was a little blunt but a good doctor, as some of the symptoms fit.
She ordered an MRI, spinal tap and gave me a bunch of paperwork to fill out because she «expects a lot of her patients».
I went and got the spinal tap but could not get the MRI until a little later for certain reasons. When I went back in, she basically FLOUNCED into the room, declaring that the results were high and she was RIGHT. She then lectured me because I had gained a pound during my week where I couldn’t walk because I reacted badly to the spinal tap and had to get a blood patch.
She then went with her original diagnosis without any other tests, never even asked about the MRI and put me on a medication to treat it, telling me she wanted me to lose weight before my next visit. She then very insultingly said «you need to get people around you in on this because you OBVIOUSLY can’t do it yourself».
When I got home, my fiancé pointed out that the MRI and eye doctor testing weren’t going to be accurate because she was already treating me for something without knowing for sure what it is.
I ended up getting off of the medication due to side effects I couldn’t handle so hopefully I can get an accurate MRI and take all of my results to another doctor.
She might even be right on her diagnosis, however, there is no reason to be rude, insulting and smug about it. And it doesn’t take a neuroscientist to know that tests aren’t going to be accurate if you are messing with the test subject.
Needless to say, I am going to find a different neurologist.

If I could give her zero stars, I would. If someone refers her to you, I would strongly suggest you run far and fast in the opposite direction! No amount of money or situation would convince me to see her again!

Dr Amir was unable to complete a Nerve Conduction study despite several needle stabbing attempts. Of course she had no such trouble billing me for it.

I was asked by Dr. Mary Amir to write a nice post last year.
It’s unfortunate I no longer support her as a profession.

After 5 months of agony, I have now recovered from Dr. Amir’s false diagnosis. The second you walk through her door she will diagnose you with whatever she feels like. In my case she claimed I had epilepsy and that I’d be taking medication the rest of my life. This was without any single piece of evidence. She rolled her eyes everytime I mentioned the fact that I had been earlier diagnosed with low blood pressure which may cause me to faint. Without telling me she reported me to the DMV (which I now know is very common for her) which meant I have been going through extensive and expensive testing just to prove that I do not have a single sign of epilepsy. I have spent thousands of dollars and have missed weeks of work dealing with this. Not to mention the amount of stress she has caused throughout this terrible experience. She also claimed I had Diabetes, which lead to more testing in which my primary care physician said Dr. Amir is crazy and that I am no where near being Diabetic and am one of her healthiest patients.
I really wish I would have listened to these fellow reviews and chosen a different neurologist. I thought I would give her a chance and that a simple consultation wouldn’t cause any harm, but I was completely wrong. From my experience it is WELL WORTH the time to research neurologists and head down South (Santa Barbara or LA) for real care.

The WORST medical experience of my life, which as far as medical experiences go have been extensive. THIS FAKE DOCTOR NEEDS HER LICENSE REVOKED! I had a grand mal seizure and this woman, who seemed either drunk or on pills herself– eyes rolling back and closing periodically, paying more mind to her best-​in-​show poodle –had the audacity to treat me like I was a drug addict! Demeaned me with every careless question, she asked if I was a cutter, suicidal, mentally ill, on drugs– all of which was clearly specified NO in my file had she taken the time to read it. RUDE, HORRIBLE WOMAN she treated me like a criminal while intermittently repeating herself like a lunatic about a three-​ring binder. She sent me home with nothing but a paper on Vasovagal syncope and chalked up my episode in which I was luckily found on the ground covered in my own deification and urine, blacked-​out and choking to death on my own vomit– to drinking too much water! When I had already told her that I had not consumed more than 12oz that whole day prior to the episode. I was so traumatized by the experience my family wanted to call the medical board. Then once I got proper care at OHSU and was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy, they wanted to sue. Instead we wrote a letter detailing her malpractice, and of course, no apology, not that that would change the fact that the medical board needs to investigate this woman! May this rude, cold-​hearted, careless and sloppy office of malpractice be shut down, and the ringleaders medical license revoked! Honestly. DO NOT TRUST THIS WOMAN. She seems dead inside, thus will not help you, in my case, she further endangered my life.

She’s been my neurologist for years and I love her. I’ve been to them most of my life and she’s my favorite. I feel like she treated me like a person and truly explains my conditions to me on top of genuinely caring

Why is this woman still allowed to practice? Rude rude rude. I am going to file a complaint everywhere I can. Staff are rude as well. Not okay to treat people the way she does. If you get a referral to go to her, ask to go somewhere else. Even if it’s 100 miles away. You’ll thank me later

I got referred to Dr. Amir from my primary care physician for neurological issues. The first visit, she had me walk around the room with my shoes off, when I was done she started going over my symptoms, because it was cold in the room I asked if I may put my shoes back on, she told me I could later… Which was kind of strange. Then she asked me why I wasn’t taking notes while she was talking, um, nobody suggested I should? I left there overwhelmed and discouraged. The second visit, I was supposed to get the nerve test done. I brought my husband with me, she was 45 minutes late and when I asked nicely if my husband could be in the room while I got the test, she said no, it would be a distraction and she doesn’t have time for that. At that time I got up and told her I wouldn’t do the test then, that I was leaving. Best decision I could have made. This lady is so rude! Don’t waste your time!

Big mistake! Long story short. I didn’t receive the ENT or lab results from Amir but got the DMV paperwork to stop driving for a sycopal episode. All other doctors I have come in contact with disagree with her. Have to have them waste time filling out paperwork. I hope I never step foot in her office again

If I could give no stars I would. My mother and father went in today for a consultation. My mother has brain cancer and we went to have her monitor my mlom as she is going off her anti seizure medication. Dr. Amir was so rude and scared my mom. As if my mom isn’t scared enough with her diagnosis. She was quick to tell my dad that my mom needed hospice-​my mom does not need to be on hospice. When my dad tried to speak up she told my dad to shut up and told him «don’t you worry, you will be my patient soon enough too» as if threatening my dad. Please take my warning and boycott this doctor. She’s terrible and loves to hear her self talk and has zero respect for people and their feelings. Save yourself the heartache cause she will surely tell you to start digging your grave.

Dr. Amir is the sharpest, kindest, most thorough doctor I’ve been to. I had problems with chronic frequent migraine headaches. My primary doctor just kept giving me medicines to deal with it. Dr Amir was the first doctor to figure out that the pain was coming from my neck – she ordered a neck MRI, which found the herniated discs, bone spurs, and pinched nerves that were causing my pain. She has since referred me to the best surgeon/​pain specialists and now I am living my life with so much less pain. On a side note, I am a physician and she is the first neurologist that I consult and refer my own patients to. I hope she stays here in SLO for a long, long time.

I went in for some muscle weakness and other neurological craziness. She immediately diagnosed me with MS, wrote me a prescription and gave me the number to a support group. After a few more tests she told me she couldn’t figure out what was going on with me. I wish she would have said that BEFORE diagnosing me with MS. She also failed to tell me that I have two herniated discs which are impending on a nerve root which could definitely be the cause of my leg weakness but she did not find it worth even mentioning! Actually, it was her husband, the eye doctor who told me it is not a true diagnosis until a second episode occurs. I stopped going to her because every instinct in my body was telling me she was not competent and I am sooo glad I did not follow up with that prescription.

Unfortunately I have an HMO. I don’t get to pick what doctors to go to, the insurance does it for me. She reported me to the DMV because I passed out twice. So I had to have my dad take me. My dad went into the room with me. I said I didn’t feel comfortable with him in there but yet she said she needed to hear from him too what was going on. As I corrected my dad about what was happening to MY body she got angry. I told them (Her and my dad) I thought it was my appointment and my body we are talking about. She wouldn’t even listen to what I had to say. I didn’t get a chance to describe what was going on. She claims that I have epilepsy. Funny how I only passed out twice. Both times real doctors thought it was dehydration.

This woman is the least favorite doctor I have ever been treated by. I was referred to her after having cancer and even with my bald head and a referral from the oncologist she was still hurried and rude. I have never gone back.