I went to Dr. Emiliani's office today as a first time patient. First, I was set up with a ""Counselor"" who took about 45 minutes to ask me questions and get to know me. He was wonderful and really took the time to understand ""me"". Then I waited in the waiting room for about 30 minutes to see Dr. Emiliani. When I went into his office, he didn't even say hello, I had to initiate the conversation. After glimpsing at my paper for about 30 seconds he looks at me over his glasses and says, ""So...you're sad?"" Are you KIDDING ME? I tried explaining my situation briefly, because he only asked yes/no close-ended questions. Finaly he just jumps into the pills I need to start taking! He tells me that I shouldn't be weaning myself off of the pill I am currently on, because it's ""doing nothing"" for me. Right away I disagree. I was in the office with the man for less than 5 minutes and he's already telling me what is right and wrong for my body. I ask him what pill it is that he thinks I should switch to and he gave me the name. When I asked how it was different from the medicine I was currently taking he said ""listen, you're not a doctor, you don't know!"" After asking him why he was speaking to me that way he responded with, ""you're asking me questions and not listening...i'm telling you it's different...it's a chemical compound."" Having a basic knowledge of antidepressants I asked for a simple explanation. Then he told me we will try a few and see how they work...if none of them do the job they will give me a test to help decide what meds/treatment is right for me. I explained that I'd rather not waste my time taking different medications that may or may not work for me. I asked if I could just take the test and cut out the middle man...he finally agreed. I work in a hospital and have been around arrogant/rude doctors, but I have NEVER had such a negative experience in my life. He was the most UNprofessional doctor I have ever spoken to!Don't waste your time!
Pros: Pleasant office staff
Cons: Dr. Emiliani was RUDE and UNprofessional. Refused to educate patient about possible medications
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