Wolfman, Brian P, MD

Will never return to Dr. Wolfman or Coastal Gastro Docs.

I have pain in my gallbladder area, pain in the center of my chest, and have imaging which shows multiple gallstones and a condition known as sludge. I also recently had vomiting and a few other symptoms, but made the appt to discuss long term GI issues too.

He gave me 8 minutes. Dismissive of a gallbladder issue (he may not be right, based on a previous doc from Coastal being wrong about a hernia that required surgery less than a month later).

Dr. Wolfman was condescending and rude.

When I asked about my concerns of having a gallbladder attack, his response was, rudely, "What IS a gallbladder attack?" in an attempt to make me look foolish. I told him what I knew of it and he gave no information back.

He said "I treat patients not ultrasounds" when I expressed concern about the sludge condition. He said 30% of people have it. I've known 2 whose led to removal, 1 led to an attack. Definitely at least worth discussing -- not chiding me for being concerned.

Refused to discuss anything else. Avoid.