Youssef S Rizk

My doctor referred me to Dr. Rizk a few years ago to treat my vericose veins. Thankfully, after 3 appointments with him, he never did any work on me. But it's probably one of my weirdest encounters with a doctor.... I told him I got laser procedure done before on left leg from different doctor, my veins got worse since then. He gave me ultrasound and told me my insurance will take 60 days to approve the procedure + will only do one leg. He told me to choose one. He did not go over my ultrasound. A week later, he calls me unable to find a record (from previous dr) I had the procedure done before. He didn't believe me but decided to go along with the procedure anyway. After 60 days, I'm scheduled for my procedure, receptionist calls me an hour before appt to say the doctor needs to reschedule. 3 wks later, I go to re-appt; Dr comes out to lobby frustrated with me. He asks why I never told him I got this procedure done before. I did tell him (several times). He says we can't do the appointment now. I ask if we could just do the other leg and Dr says it's going to take another 60 days for my insurance to approve the other leg. I ask to schedule that in 60 days, he got annoyed at my stupid question and he said if it didn't work the first time, it's not going to work the second time. He then made a joke about someone doing the same thing expecting different results. He decided to skip all other non-invasive options, and told me the only thing I could do is strip the veins out. He said my options are to do it in his office while I'm awake, or he can do it in the hospital under anesthesia. He said it's my choice, call him in a week with my decision, if I can't make my mind up now. Nervously, I respond back so there's nothing less invasive?! He appeared to roll his eyes and says if it didn't work for you before, it's not going to work for you again. That was pretty much the last of that; arrogant, I'd call his demeanor. I wasn't going to write a review, but it's been a few years and I found another vein doctor who is much better. Turns out, Dr. Rizk didn't even look at my ultrasound, because the new Dr was able to see exactly what was done from my first Dr on ultrasound. Turns out that Dr (prior to Rizk) only closed the vein from hip-knee, so blood flow is pooling downwards, and this new Dr tells me the first Dr 'cut the tree but didn't remove the branches' and all I need is radio-frequency ablation from knee to ankle, and a little bit of sclerotherapy. Not to mention, my insurance only needs 3 weeks approval for each leg. I'm so glad I finally got that done.

He never looked at my ultrasound and was arrogant the whole time. He canceled an hour before my procedure, and suggested I get phlebotomy/remove veins (at hospital under anesthesia) when all I needed was radio-frequency ablation and some sclerotherapy.

Services that I received from Dr. Youssef Rizk was excellent. Dr. Youssef Rizk and the staff are friendly and ensure that I am properly informed about my health and care. I would have no qualms in recommending them to friendly and friends.

Dr. Rizk is by far the BEST Vein Doctor that I have ever met. I can seriously model my legs at the age of 45. Thanks to him and his staff! I had low self-esteem showing my legs off, because my legs looked like the global map! I can finally wear short skirts, dresses and shorts and finally enjoy the summer. Dr. Rizk's staff also provides laser hair removal which was the BEST DECISION I have ever made! Feels great, getting out the shower quickly without needing to shave. HIGH RECOMMENDED!!!

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Dr. Rizk is by far the best vascular surgeon I have ever met! Very caring and compassionate. Dr. Rizk saved my life! Awesome staff!

Dr Rizk thank you so much for be a blessing to our mother Pamela Grier. You are God sent and continue be a thorough caring compassionate Doctor . Jewella Taylor

I love my vascular doctor . The best Vacular Doctor I ever had. Pamela Grier

Dr Rizk Is the best Vascular Doctor In The WORLD to me! He has been my Mother VD for ten years . Dr Rizk is loving great listener and compassionate , tell it like it is , humble and honest Doctor. I can name a thousand reasons why I would recommend him to anyone Main reason he saved my Mother life . She's been on dialysis for 23 years and because of his knowledge she is still here today !!!!??????

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Very genuine, a caring physician and a skilled surgeon . I would definitely recommend Dr. Rizk to family and friends??

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