Varon Michael S, MD

I was a patient there. I have bipolar, something the office and the doc knew.
I showed up at his office because my husband was being treated differently (better) by another doctor In the same practice. I was at the one person reception window when I cried. I brought up the point that in 17 years, his office had never called me by my correct name. I filled out forms dozens of times and still couldn’t get it right.
48 hours later he sends me a certified letter saying he was dropping me for being disruptive. That letter was forwarded to the whole Muir network. That’s a lot of
doctors that can go straight to his letter.
Now, I don’t have a G.P.
How very kind and understanding of you,
Is this what you learned in medical school? You were absent when the three psychiatrists agreed that you were in the wrong and that you should have put distressed me in another room or office until you had time to talk to me.
It’s always easier to wash your hands of a troubled patient. Why should you get involved?

My doctor moved so I had to find a new primary doctor. I selected Dr. Veron mostly because he was in the same office as my original doctor. When I tried making an appointment with Dr. Veron I was told he only sees one new patient a day (even though I had been going to that office for years) and he didn’t have an appointment for over two months.
I took his first available appointment and showed up 2 months later after having to take the day off of work. When I arrived I was told Dr. Veron already had a new patient that day and that they canceled my appointment the week before. The office employee claimed to have called on Thursday at that is was my fault for not returning the call. The only call I got was an automated message on Thursday confirming my appointment. They offered me another appointment 2 more months out so it would be a total of 5 months (assuming they wouldn’t cancel that appointment also).
They could have fit me in that day (since it was 100% their fault) and be running 10 minutes behind for the day, but they choose to not to. This show exactly what Dr, Veron and his staff think for providing quality patient Care. Glad to know how much more valuable his time is then mine.

I have been a patient of Dr. Varon’s for probably a decade now, based on the glowing praise of my dad and stepmom (and fellow Unilocalers) Frank N. and Sue N. Though my family moved to Florida years ago, Dr. Varon still asks how they are doing and remembers them by name. Now that’s a good guy.
Dr. Varon has been monitoring my hypothyroidism for several years and on my most recent appointment was gracious as always, answering a few questions and even digging up old labwork to clarify points. He’s given me good physicals, helped me through strep throat, and (yikes!) got rid of a nasty wart on my hand. He’s a genuinely friendly and good person, and will answer questions thoroughly without talking over your head in medical mumbo jumbo.
His staff is always helpful and friendly, they even helped me out with directions when I was a new patient and got lost on the way to their office! Even though I was 15 minutes late, I was still able to keep my appointment, which is especially appreciated by a working girl. Only once over the years was I seen late, and it was profusely apologized for.
My only advice for patients of his is to stick with him. There have been times when I needed to be seen soon and Dr. Varon wasn’t available, so I was scheduled with his practice partner Dr. Tanya Threewit. She lives on in my memory as the doctor who prescribed me vicodin for thrush, a bacterial throat infection. Yes I was hurting, but that was not a solution. If Dr. Varon is unavailable, go to Urgent Care — that’s what I do.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Varon as you and your family’s PCP, he has always done right by my family and has made us feel personally cared for!

We have been going to Dr. Varon for many years. He sees our three kids, my husband and myself. We had moved away from the area for about 6 years with frustrating care. We were so glad to move back and have our trusted doctor again.
He is always curteous, never condencending and best of all explains everything. He encourages questions and truly remembers us for each visit. He is worth the wait. He keeps up on medical treatments and ailments. He has always been open to our research and treatments. It always feels like a partnership in which we are heard and he as our best interest at heart. We have seen derm, GI and Endo specialists but many times we go back to Dr. Varon. He listens and know us best.

Dr. Varon is always very courteous, listens well, and takes the time to explain your condition. His staff also does a good job getting me in a rush. I highly recommend him.

Dr Varon is with out a doubt the very best Dr i have ever been to he is the most responsible the most conscientious and thorough doctor i have ever been to .He always looks out for my best interest. i trust Dr Varon more then i have ever trusted any doctor before

Dr. Varon is hands down the best doctor! I have been a patient of his since I was a teenager (I am now 30) and he has always been very accurate and kind. I have Kaiser insurance but happily pay out of pocket for an apt. with Dr. Varon when I have a concern or health issue. My whole family goes to see him and we all think he is at the top of his game!
I have never had to wait more than ten minutes for him, he is very respectful of my time. Also, I would never choose a doctor (or not choose a doctor) due to «thin walls»
I don’t like having to go to the doctor but when I do, I’m so relieved to have a doctor like Dr. Varon.

I have been misdiagnosed twice by Dr. Varon. Once I had strep throat and he told me I had mono. For some reason he thought I had mono a couple of times in my life, I never have. Maybe he needs to review my file before jumping to assumptions. The last 2 times I needed to be seen by him were horrible and I had to go to the Urgent Care just to be seen and get some medicine quickly. The 1^st time, his car broke down and he ended up calling me to discuss my problem while i was at work. The 2^nd time, his office staff had me scheduled for the next day. I was so angry! He also prescribed me some meds that were in the same family as one that I am allergic to and wanted me to try it since the last time I tried it, I was a teenager, I may have outgrown the allergy. I don’t recommend him as a doctor.

Saw Dr. Varon for an annual physical and the overall experience was eh. Could have been worse, could have been better.
First off, I don’t like to wait, especially when I arrive on time. I had to wait for about 40 minutes and no one ever told me how much longer it would be until I had enough and asked.
Secondly, the walls there are very thin, so I heard everything that Dr. Varon was recording about his last patient while I had to wait another 10 minutes in the freezing examination room. Not so great.
Thirdly, Dr. Varon wasn’t very personable and seemed very «clinical». He appears a bit «old-​school», meaning he is the Dr. and therefore knows best. Even though, according to this video on the John Muir site he encourages his patients to use the internet to research their symptoms/​ailments.
Lastly, and that’s the deal breaker for me, his response to all concerns is to prescribe something or other. I am not into medicating for everything and anything, especially, when I point out that most likely my symptoms are stress related and I am looking for something preventative.
If you are looking for someone who can write you a prescription when you need one quickly, Dr. Varon is probably for you. If you are looking for a long-​term physician who will be by your side in sickness and in health, you might want to keep looking.
If someone can recommend a general physician with a more holistic approach (and less prescription happy), please let me know.

I just switched over to Dr. Varon recently and I’m really happy with him. He is very personable and incredibly knowledgeable.