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Dr. Alan Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Alan Birnbaum, MD

Neurology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Birnbaum, MD is a neurologist in Fresno, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Regional Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1275 E Spruce Ave Ste 101 Fresno, CA 93720

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Dr. Birnbaum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birnbaum

2.5
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
62%
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This was the most unprofessional medical visit. He does not deserve the one star. He rarely made any eye contact nor direct conversation. He read the report notes, dictated to his voice recorder and stopped three times to play fantasy golf on his phone. He was insulting to the patient and basically told him that he was faking his symptoms. He sat in the room to insure he got his hours worth of fees, grabbed the file and walked out. In asking him his recommendations, he stated that he did not know. What a waste of our time and an embarrassment to the profession.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2020
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Horrible doctor. Does not care about his patients. My second visit I left crying because he would not help me. Not even with advice. Nothing at all. He walked out while I was asking questions because I was so confused as to why he wouldn’t help or do any testing at all. I guess I’m just supposed to keep missing work when I can’t be on my feet because my legs and my arms are so numb.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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HORRIBLE DOCTOR – Sep 18, 2019
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He made me and my family feel comfortable. He was very respectful when it came to questions I asked and those of my wife.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gene Summers in Clovis, CA – Dec 10, 2016
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Very knowledgable in his field. And breaks things down in laymans terms for all to understand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jen B in Visalia, CA – Jul 12, 2016
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great doctor very straightforward
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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kristie in Fresno, CA – Jan 27, 2016
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Excellent doctor. He is very informative and straight to the point. I always feel more informed on my condition when I leave his office. Always willing to answer questions in a way I can understand. Very straightforward.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jeff Kramer in Bremerton, WA – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Alan Birnbaum, MD is a neurologist in Fresno, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Regional Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurology

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  • University Calif

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • University Calif

    Internship Hospital, 1976
  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Spruce Multispeciatly Group1275 E Spruce Ave Ste 101 Fresno, CA 93720
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Practice

Saint Agnes Pathology Medical Group1303 E Herndon Ave Fresno, CA 93720
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave
    Fresno, CA 93720
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St
    Fresno, CA 93721
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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