Stevens Michael P, MD

Saw Dr. Stevens two, three weeks ago on the advice of my podiatrist who was concerned that my body was killing all of the cartilage in my joints. Dr. Stevens discounted my pain, told me I am making more of my pain than I should. In other words? I am faking. No blood tests, a sissy little exam he barely touched me!. Said my eyes were red but had tears so they are fine. I actually have meibomiam gland dysfunction and have very painful dry eyes and am on a steroid drop to heal them Thanks to my boss, an Optometrist. I cried for a week and am seeing my GP just a few days later for a knee joint problem. Which I told him about but he never addressed. He has a nice, I guess maybe, but condescending demeanor. I will never go back. Btw I didn’t need pain meds Dr. S. I just needed answers
My husband does rub cream on my feet per your condescending and sexist request but I don’t need an arrogant Dr. who knows nothing about Fibro to tell me what to do. If you have Fibromyalgia stay away cause he will discount your whole health history
One star but would give none if I could.

Dr Stevens has seen a family (elder) member of mine for knee issues. He has an almost insensitive and dry way to treat patients. His appointments often seem rushed and shallow. Rheumatology deals with pain. I would stay away from being treated by someone who won’t treat you with enough interest and care, such as dr Stevens, specially in pain situations.

I saw him last month because of the great Unilocal reviews and needed to get my fibromyalgia managed. He was a bit arrogant as many doctors are but nice enough. He asked a lot of questions and did an exam but he basically said he couldn’t even tell if I had fibromyalgia. He said because I had a cold the exam wasn’t conclusive but maybe I had fibromyalgia. Of course I went anyway because it takes 2 – 3 months to get an appointment. The kicker is I was already diagnosed with fibromyalgia by my old doctor who moved and she had put me on lyrica. I asked Stevens if i should return for another exam when I had a flareup which I do weekly and he shrugged and said I should go back to my GP (who wanted me to be managed by a rheumatologist). Stevens didn’t seem even the slightest bit concerned or interested in taking the responsibility to pursue it like a normal doctor should. What a complete waste of time and money. Felt completely dismissed after waiting so long to see this guy. Now I have to go to another rheumatologist and wait 2 – 3 months. What a jerk!

This guy is good… I have been dealing with extreme fatigue and body pains for the last decade — and I was told it was fibromyalgia by several docs, but I always had a sneaking suspicion something else was going on. So when I moved to San Mateo and got improved insurance I went to Dr. Stevens because he got some good reviews on Unilocal.They were right. After an hour appointment the doc suggested I have sleep apnea and sent me for a sleep study. I found out I actually have a sleep problem ~ narcolepsy. Now that I am being treated I feel as if my life opened up! No more pain, reduced tiredness much more energy. Go see him — he’ll figure it out.

It was a fluke accident on a moped that brought me into his office. I am so glad I found him. As a result I am virtually pain free, can move around better than I have in years and can sleep through the night. Thank you Dr. Stevens.

His office is a wealth of knowledge. Tests are accurate and has you go to labs often to make sure your SED rates and inflammation are stable. He really gets after you for not getting your lab work at specific times that he requests. He is to the point and doesn’t sugar coat anything. The rest is up to you.

I have had chronic pain for over 30 years and have seen a multitude of specialists. I was finally given a diagnoses several years ago, but turns out the previous doctor was wrong. Dr Stevens figured out what was really wrong with me within 2 visits. He is very thorough and spent over an hour with me on my first visit. He made me very comfortable and I feel like he cares about my well being.

Dr Stevens is a knowledgeable and good doctor. He was able to diagnose and treat my AS. I saw him for about a year or so. His front office is nice, but consistent long appointment wait times and Dr. Stevens is insensitive and has a raw and bad bedside manner. After leaving his office crying on my way home on several ocassions, I have moved on to another Rumatologist with just as good skills, better wait times and a better bed side manner. He has a little too much ego for my liking.

Went to Dr. Stevens with some frieghtening test results. He took one at me and said «you don’t have this». Ordered new tests. Damned if he wasn’t right on the money. His interactive questioning on history of symptoms was thorough and his logic impeccable. Glad it turned out I didn’t need him yet. But if I did need a Rheum. — I would be back in a heartbeat. Five stars, two thumbs up.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Stevens since the start of new year — 2011, referred to by a close friend. Dr. Stevens is thorough, takes extensive notes, and I like that. A questionnaire is presented every visit, and it’s the same each time but he’ll talk to you about it to make sure what you put down is accurate. Many doctor’s scribble and don’t seem to take their time with you, but Dr. Stevens does. Questions, concerns, comments — he’ll sit there and explain in detail if needed. He’s not pushy as far as forcing meds on you, whether you need to change it up or keep the current. In fact, he wants to make sure you «plateau» before changing up. He always wants to make sure your blood tests are current and constantly monitored every 3 months before any prescription changes or even during current treatment. His personality can come off as somewhat intimidating but you just better know what meds, when you take them, and how much dose your prescriptions are because he’ll question you and make sure you’re taking them as directed. He’s not there to be your best friend, he’s there to help you get better and he’ll do his best to make that happen. His staff are friendly, organized, and always follows up on messages by email or by calling you.
What more do you need or expect?

Dr. Stevens is the best. he takes his time to go thru the exam and never rush even if the appointment takes longer than we expected. he is patient when explaining the progress and treatment if I don’t understands. stuffs are great. for RA and OA patients… Dr. Steven is the best…
PS. I have been seeing him for 9 years now.