Dr. William Bodenheimer III, MD

I have been with this practice approx a year. I've had my appt cancelled a few times last minute. My provider left the practice without warning and then I had to be reassigned to Dr Bodenheimer. The office scheduled me an appt 4-5 months in advance and I got no appointment reminder when it came. I never missed an appointment before of was I late. When I called in to ask why my meds were not refilled (which was requested prior to the appt they said I had) the office emailed me saying I had been discharged for a no show.

My appointments are always cancelled. The front office staff is unfriendly and unprofessional. Through Covid, they didn't wear masks. Other dr's offices require masks for everyone-their staff didn't even wear them. Blood work isn't acknowledged.

Dr. Bodemheimer has been rude and uncaring with my family for the last time. I have reported this most recent incident to the board of medicine and he should stop practicing.

Dr. Bodenheimer is clear headed, communicates on point, and most importantly - he does not treat problems with excess, overwhelming information, or medications. He listens to my concerns, and respects my decisions concerning 'my' healthcare. He like so many doctors are in the clutches of government rules and regulations that are burdensome for any and all medical practices. He has been our family physician for several years. He will remain so for the foreseeable future. Thanks Doc.

My criticism is in two parts. Firstly, of Dr. Bodenheimer's (lack of) bedside manner and mismarketing as a family care doctor. Secondly, of his poor staffing choices, particularly that of the office manager. What more is that my experience is not unique. I've detailed it below but you don't have to take just my word for it. I honestly wonder why Dr. B chose this career because his heart is so obviously not no it. And, as a family care physician, he fails to follow through on the "care" aspect. He prefers the shelter of his laptop and will hardly make eye-contact with his patients. During all of my appointments, I can only remember him actually touching me once. He speaks very rapidly (and condescendingly, in my opinion), a rather transparent effort to wrap-up as quickly as possible. He schedules excessive follow-ups to increase his billable time. On top of it all, he misses 25% of all appointments. He just doesn't come in sometimes.

I had the worst experience I have ever had in a doctor's office. Dr. Bodenheimer is clearly emotionally unstable and not fit to deal with customers. Upon notifying the doctor that I did not want my son to have a meningitis vaccine he became extremely nervous and argumentative. He used emotional abuse and fear tactics to persuade me to either leave the practice or have my son vaccinated. He stated that he believes parents who do not vaccinate their children are committing child abuse. The worst.