Dr. Goldman is quite biased when it comes to evaluating a physician who has been referred by the PHP. In fact, she willingly admitted to me that she must document and recommend "something" since the PHP refers patients to her; she cannot clear you for work without "a plan." I am not aware of fraudulent behavior or kickbacks, but her admission suggests that she feels compelled to keep people in the PHP program which is concerning since the PHP receives monthly payments from physicians required to participate in their program. In summary: the PHP refers physicians to her and the physician must pay her to be evaluated. Then, she feels compelled to subsequently refer physicians back to the PHP for monthly monitoring and memberships which physicians must pay. This borderlines on blackmail: pay Dr Goldman and the PHP or lose your medical license. If it isn't public knowledge, anyone can refer someone to the PHP based off of lies or suspicions or a simple whim. It is incredibly scary.

I have been seeing Dr Goldman since 2012 for addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, and I have found her to be very knowledgeable in combing the 2. Medication management excellent, Really listens and takes your thoughts and wishes in mind with how she treats you. I would highly recommend her to anyone with addiction and mental health problems.

Beware! If you are a medical professional and have been referred by PHP. There are many “approved” evaluators other than those listed. I learned this the hard way and had an extremely negative experience. Due dilegence...find a physician who has the experience, compassion, and clinical acumen to treat you with respect and not rely on a “one size fits all” laboratory value based approach. I got a second opinion at a comprehensive, multidisciplinary facility that drastically altered my course.