Dr. Elisa Birnbaum, MD
Colorectal Surgery•Female•Age 61
Uchealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct Fl 6 Aurora, CO 80045Telehealth services available
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What went well
- Office environment (16)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (15)
- Staff friendliness (15)
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well (6)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (6)
- Appointment was rushed (5)
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Performed two surgeries on me in hospital, one emergency surgery. Woke up from second surgery and didn't think I was going to make it. Went from laparoscopic to open, left a giant incision. Saved my life, but was "the best they could do for me". I was yelled at after surgery for it being my fault. She is hard and fierce, and does not like negative outcomes. Still dealing with severe complications from the surgery, and having multiple near life death bleeding episodes after everything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Denver, CO – Jul 28, 2018
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Excellent clinician and surgeon. Answers questions, professional and very skilled.
Operated me emergently with very good outcome. Even called me at home to check on me post-op. Very considerate
Would recommend her for future surgeries .
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Denver – May 16, 2018
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Dr. Birnbaum saved my intestinal function, and possibly my life, when I was a patient at Jewish Hospital in the 1990s. When attempts to treat my diverticulitis failed, she performed extensive surgery to remove the infected section of colon and clear the infected area of infection. Three months later she reconnected my colon. 6 months later I ran my first 10k. I had little reason for office visits but always found Dr Birnbaum's friendly and helpful and her own bedside manner exceptional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Chris Arbak in Gig Harbor, WA – Oct 31, 2016
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She saved my life. She never gave up on me even when the cause of my health problem couldn't be found. My bowel was radiated to death by a local rad dr. who burnt my insides up. She did everything possible to put me back together as my body tissue fell apart in her hands. thank you doc sincerely Carolyn your trouble child
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Carolyn Foltz in Dongola, IL – Jul 07, 2016
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Absolute rockstar.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
Andy Watts in Springfield, MO – May 31, 2016
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This doctor made me cry. I had had 2 unsuccessful surgeries and countless tests by the time I went to see her. She got offended because I asked her questions. She's rude, more concerned about her ego, and couldn't have cared less about me. And for this I paid $40? She's a jerk; the only medical office she should be in is one with a psychiatrist sitting across ftom her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
LP in St. Louis, MO – Mar 14, 2016
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Has bedside manner of a rabid raccoon. Horrible antagonizing,elitist,and patronizing attitude. She never received my records from the hospital and said what am i suppose to do get them myself?..So she never saw results of any of my tests. She over talked me focused on blaming me for forgetting my bowel record she gave me from last visit. She ended the horrible visit w/ You'll always have this problem,it will always be this bad , and there is no procedure for you. Depression jus sky rocketed
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Feb 24, 2016
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She couldn't care less about the infection I got after she operated on me, nor the fact that my primary is the one who had to prescribe meds to treat it. She has a horrible bedside manner, and rushes through appointments. I wouldn't recommend her to anyone!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Tom in St. Louis, Missouri – Feb 09, 2016