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Believe the Negative Reviews...
While it is certainly understood that Surgeons (and those specializing in Plastic, at that) in Los Angeles earn a great living...
Dr. Joel Aronowitz puts Cedar Sinai and the medical community to shame with his blatant 'inside referrals' (to his own outside 'medical spas') and lack of true depth or compassion.
Having survived traumatic cancer surgery, I was referred to Dr. Aronowitz for some light follow-up.
The first meeting, I got the 'warm, avuncular, caring' Dr. Joel - 'I'll take good care of you - you have nothing to worry about... we'll take care of all the pre-authorizations... I promise, you're safe."
A week later, after learning that his several recommendations for 'superficial' fast-fixes to my face were going to be rejected by my health insurance as 'frivilous' (he'd recommended expensive out-patient cosmetic procedures, IN HIS MEDICAL SPA he owns in the VALLEY)- rather than the more invasive but permanent and healthful procedures I'd come to him for.
The day before I was to have the first of these 'cosmetic procedures' - his ice-cold assistant "Lisa" called to abruptly leave a voicemail that Dr. Aronowitz was 'no longer able to assist'... And when I called back pleading that I had cleared my calendar and took off work at his recommendation for this procedure - and inquired WHY Dr. Joel could 'no longer assist' me... I got the ludicrous, facetious response that, "The Doctor just doesn't feel the procedures will be effective.'
That was that. No real explanation, no kind word from this 'benevolent' caring medical professional.
I left a request that he at least have the courage to call me back and explain why the sudden about-face and at least some show of respect + kindness that he puts such a great show on for the wealthy who walk into his plush offices...
Not a word. And the kicker?? He STILL BILLED my INSURANCE for his pricey 'consultation' (the one in which he'd assured me only a week prior that I was in great hands and not to worry...). I had a 'co-pay' he expected to be paid!!
Classless, greedy, and unethical.
A report was filed with the Medical Association, and my Insurance notified him that I would not be paying for the consultation.
There are a LOT of over-priced cosmetic surgeons in Los Angeles.
Find one with a conscience who will honor his word.
Dr. Joel Aronowitz... is not that Doctor.
Dr. Joel Aronowitz puts Cedar Sinai and the medical community to shame with his blatant 'inside referrals' (to his own outside 'medical spas') and lack of true depth or compassion.
Having survived traumatic cancer surgery, I was referred to Dr. Aronowitz for some light follow-up.
The first meeting, I got the 'warm, avuncular, caring' Dr. Joel - 'I'll take good care of you - you have nothing to worry about... we'll take care of all the pre-authorizations... I promise, you're safe."
A week later, after learning that his several recommendations for 'superficial' fast-fixes to my face were going to be rejected by my health insurance as 'frivilous' (he'd recommended expensive out-patient cosmetic procedures, IN HIS MEDICAL SPA he owns in the VALLEY)- rather than the more invasive but permanent and healthful procedures I'd come to him for.
The day before I was to have the first of these 'cosmetic procedures' - his ice-cold assistant "Lisa" called to abruptly leave a voicemail that Dr. Aronowitz was 'no longer able to assist'... And when I called back pleading that I had cleared my calendar and took off work at his recommendation for this procedure - and inquired WHY Dr. Joel could 'no longer assist' me... I got the ludicrous, facetious response that, "The Doctor just doesn't feel the procedures will be effective.'
That was that. No real explanation, no kind word from this 'benevolent' caring medical professional.
I left a request that he at least have the courage to call me back and explain why the sudden about-face and at least some show of respect + kindness that he puts such a great show on for the wealthy who walk into his plush offices...
Not a word. And the kicker?? He STILL BILLED my INSURANCE for his pricey 'consultation' (the one in which he'd assured me only a week prior that I was in great hands and not to worry...). I had a 'co-pay' he expected to be paid!!
Classless, greedy, and unethical.
A report was filed with the Medical Association, and my Insurance notified him that I would not be paying for the consultation.
There are a LOT of over-priced cosmetic surgeons in Los Angeles.
Find one with a conscience who will honor his word.
Dr. Joel Aronowitz... is not that Doctor.
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