Albuquerque Urology Associates

I was an established patient with Albuquerque Urology for nine years, including two surgeries and three different doctors. Since Albuquerque Urology Associates merged into Presbyterian Urology, the attentiveness to patients has slipped noticeably. I called my urologist twice after non-urology surgery in mid-October. Both times, it took his nurse ONE WEEK to return my calls. In mid-November, my pharmacy sent a request for a new prescription to refill a maintenance Rx that he prescribed for me nearly two years. I was notified today (three weeks later) that his office never responded.l to that request! Now I have to start the process over. Bigger isn't always better!
Aug 9th, 2019

I went to Jerome Baca for treatment of Interstitial Cystitis. He had me come back multiple times to run tests, and only prescribed Oxybutynin - overactive bladder medication that made me very drowsy and did nothing for the pain. He was condescending and my bladder pain got worse in the meantime, so I gave up. A waste of time and a LOT of money.
Mar 1st, 2019

3 stars because they MOVED from Broadway to Presbyterian hospital when they moved, didn't notify their patients (well enough). THEN if you try to park at Presbyterian in the morning hours it is a complete nightmare. Circled around for 30 minutes, went to the parking structure and could not find parking there either, and even the valet parkers were swamped. Had to cancel my appointment because I was over 10 minutes late.
Dec 9th, 2018

Dr. Choate is pleasant and smart. I previously left her a five star review and thought she would be a good fit for me. Unfortunately, I have since caught her in two lies. One lie was about the use of general anesthesia. (This was technically was a lie of omission, but still a lie in my book!) The second pertained to imaging. I have serious concerns about the radiation risks involved with CT scans. She insisted that an MRI was not an option. Well, two other doctors and the imaging facility have now confirmed that this is not true. While a CT might be preferred, and MRI with contrast could've possibly gotten her the imaging she wanted. She is not stupid, so I cannot believe she didn't know this. I suspect she pushed for me to get the CT because it would've been much easier to get approved from the insurance company and by extension have been less work for her. (Ironically I would have happily paid out of pocket for an MRI in order to avoid a CT scan.) Bottomline, I caught her bullshitting me. I simply can no longer trust her treat me, let alone operate on me. What a shame. She seemed promising.
Jul 28th, 2018

DO NOT GO THERE
Jun 21st, 2018