Dr. Said Beydoun, MD

It's taken me a few years to put to words how awful and unhelpful Dr. Beydoun was but my husband has incredibly early onset ALS (27) and I'll never forget how condescending and rude he was. He told my husband and I that he refused to give a diagnosis on paper but according to all of his tests, he, in fact, had ALS and he'd be 'lucky to survive 3 years. figure it out.' If you like arrogance and terrible bedside manners from a healthcare provider, look no further.

Very helpful with diagnosing my problems that others couldn’t.

A very knowledgeable Doctor. Yes it took a few weeks to get to see him, but it was worth it.

Dr. Beydoun is a nationally respected expert in neurophysiological diseases. He runs a highly acclaimed fellowship program at Keck USC. On top of that he is a gifted clinician who is knowledgeable AND approachable. He appli s of he most contemporary research and clinical evidence. I am completely satisfied with him as one of my specialists and would wholeheartedly recommend him.

Associates more helpful than Beydoun. Beydoun is condescending, when can't explain symptoms either avoids/dismisses or says others in waiting room are worse. Doesn't listen to patient supportive input from colleagues that initially screen the patient... dismissing their input in same manner as the patients. Seems put out to be there. Didn't seem to want do tests with Medi-Cal reimbursement and indicated if other insurance was available, may be more prone to proceed with diagnosis? Very odd!

I would not forgive myself if I didn?t try to write a thank you Note. But I don?t? think any words could possibly be adequate to express my feelings or gratitude to Dr. Said Beydoun. How do you thank a person for saving your health and extending your life? It?s impossible. As a 40year old chronic CIDP patient who has 2 young kids, every second counts, with my last two year spending 60% in hospitals I was tired and had enough of everything, nothing was moving forward. With nonstop personal ne