Phoenix Shoulder and Knee

Steer clear of Dr Farber. This Dr has no bedside manners. I see here from another review that I am not the only patient that has experienced outright rudeness from Dr Farber.
Typically a Dr walks in and politely introduces themselves with a smile, eye contact, and a handshake. Not here… Dr Farber walks in and as his back is to me, he says he is Dr Farber and sits down at his desk. With no smile, he begins to ask me questions. When I do not answer the way he wants me to, he begins to speak over me in an irritated manor. This happens on several occassions. I ask him a few questions and he is curt and short with me. Not only was this visit the anthesis of care, the Dr was nothing short of one of the rudest people I have ever encountered. If you are seeking care, I recommend looking elsewhere.

Lovely office and very friendly and knowledgable staff. Was in and out quickly with no complaints.

I went to this egregious excuse for a doctor when I had a recent shoulder injury. I unfortunately went back to him two years later because my side (near my armpit and ribcage) was really hurting so since he already had my records for my initial injury I thought I might as well see him again for these new symptoms. Big mistake. They moved to a different location and the office was nice. Joey, the M.A., was courteous. When the «Doctor» came in to see me, I tried to explain to him my recent issues and he repeatedly kept talking over me when I was trying to tell him my problems. He asked if I got an MRI and I said yes and that he was the one who read me the results. He then had the audacity to say that I did not get an MRI and that his «notes» claimed that I told him I did not want to pay for it. So he asked where I got them and I said that I had no idea, it was two years ago. I told him that there was significant swelling on my left side and he instructed me to take my shirt off. He then started feeling around the area and said that he didn’t see anything nor feel anything. I assured him that there was swollen tissue and he said and I quote, «No, that’s just fat.» I was so dumbfounded at this guy’s lack of manners and lack of professionalism, I didn’t even know how to react. And to give those a visual I am not fat; I’m not skinny either. I’m 5’11″ and weigh 196. He then ushered me out then went up to the M.A. and asked if there was an MRI done and lo and behold there it was in the computer! I said, «I told you.» and he didn’t even have the decency to apologize for his negligence. He said, «We’ll see what the pain specialist says and go from there.» Yeah, that would be the day. Please, I write this review in order save you the stress and anxiety of dealing with such an odious individual. Bedside manners is very important, I believe, when you are a physician.

Dr. Farber is outstanding! I was up and walking easily within an hour after knee surgery. Two weeks later my knee feels great! I would recommend Dr. Farber without hesitation.