Houlahan Roy F MD

I had a 1:00pm appointment to meet with Dr Houlahan for the first time, which I was squeezing into my lunch hour. With it being a new patient meeting, I arrived the customary 10 minutes early to answer any questions or fill out any necessary paperwork. After a very short wait, I was seen by… someone. A male — a nurse, perhaps? — and they were fine. I never remember what the various blood pressure readings mean and he was friendly enough to explain the results for me. I was told the doctor was currently seeing another patient, but I was next.
I wait and thumb through a TV Guide I brought in from the waiting room.
I wait.
I wait some more.
At 1:38pm, after reading through all the previews of the new upcoming Fall shows on TV, I finally had to give because I was already going to be late returning to work.
In a way, this review is not necessarily indicative of Dr Houlahan’s knowledge or ability — he could be the greatest doctor in the world — but I will never know because leaving a patient waiting for nearly 40 minutes without having someone — anyone — check in with a status is unacceptable in my books.
I’ve always had good luck at the Dreyer Medical Clinic until today, so this review is not a reflection on it (my wife, who sees a different doctor in the same office (Dr. Jennifer Crane) absolutely LOVES her!), so take it for what you will.
I understand doctors get busy, but it is extremely disappointing and frustrating when you schedule an appointment — one that will probably take 20 minutes — weeks in advance and wait for twice as long as your appointment will probably take without being seen or checked up on.
Bad form.