Jennifer Castro
5/5
Dr. Badr and his team are the absolute best! I work for a surgeon of another specialty, and we refer heavily to Dr. Badr because he is kind, thorough, thoughtful, and collaborative with the patient. He is very knowledgeable in all things related to the digestive system and a skilled technician. I had my colonoscopy and EGD (upper GI) early this week, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Everything was completely as they'd said it would be, on time, etc. My boss, my husband, and three of my coworkers are also his patients, and we all agree... he's a great doc!
I read another person's review about Dr. Badr's office no longer accepting his insurance. With my 35 years of managing a surgical practice, I can say his anger is completely misdirected. Insurance companies change (usually lower) the reimbursement rates they will pay providers annually typically. Costs for everything (labor, health insurance for employees, rent, utilities, medical supplies, etc.) have skyrocketed for physicians just like they have for everyone else. When insurance companies continually lower their reimbursements while costs are rising, it becomes impossible for a physicians to cover their own expenses. Additionally, a patient's insurance policy is a contract between the patient (technically the patient's employer in many cases), and it is incumbent on the PATIENT to be aware of changes their carrier makes. It should be a lesson to everyone: don't count on your providers to educate you on YOUR plan. Stay updated on the changes. It is YOUR responsibility as a patient and consumer. Blaming Dr. Badr's office for resigning from an insurance plan is absurd. He's the best, and you won't find better!
