10/12/09

Awesome!

by slh10

She is amazing. She knows her stuff and won't hold anything back from you. She gives you everything you need to know from best case scenario, to worst case scenario. If you do as you are supposed to, and show improvement, she gets just as excited, if not more and lets you know she is proud and happy for you. If you get off track, she doesn't harp on the negatives, but definitely lets you know that you could have done better! I really like her and love that she knows what she's doing and isn't afraid to go after helping you no matter what it takes.

• Pros: professional, intellectual, friendly
• Cons: none

08/03/09

Have been a patient for nearly 10 years

by wiggies

I've been seeing Dr. Horvit for nearly 10 years after a diagnosis of thyroid cancer. She and her staff have never been anything other than professional. She has a small practice--doctor, nurse & receptionist--and abbreviated office hours (they close about 1). That means it takes several months lead time to get an appointment, but it also means you are seen promptly. I've never seen more than a couple of patients waiting in the waiting room. Dr. Horvit herself comes to get you, takes your vitals the old-fashioned way (hand pumped sphygmomanometer) and gives you her full attention when she is with you.

I don't know what the other reviewers are talking about, as I've never had anyone on staff treat me rudely.

• Pros: Prompt, professional care
• Cons: Need long lead times for appointments

05/25/09

Did we see the same doctor?

by dianna45

After I had made my appointment with Dr Horvit, I went on Google to locate her office. I saw some reviews, and read them all. I almost canceled due to these reviews, but decided to give her a try. Her office was small and dated, but adequate. The two women at the front desk were cheerful and pleasant. Dr Horvit came to the waiting area to collect me herself>I like this idea (she also took my BP manually herself :unheard of these days). She was nothing but pleasant and upbeat. She listened to my problem and asked lots of questions, and actually listened. She was up to date in her knowledge. I am a nurse by profession, and can recognize a good doctor in a heartbeat. I have no qualms returning to Dr Horvit for any further treatment I may need.

04/28/09

One of the worst doctor experiences I've ever had.

by monika_b

One star is the lowest rating I can give here, but I wish I could give -25. Dr. Horvit's staff is rude, condescending, and short-sighted, expecting all patients to fit neatly into a niche. I have had Type 1 diabetes for 31 years, have experienced no complications, and yet have never been treated as rudely as I was in her office and by her in particular. The first time I saw her, I found myself crying in my car afterward. The second time, I wised up and told her I wasn't coming back. Her response, "Oh sure. If you think you'll be treated better elsewhere, you're wrong."

Dr. Horvit, I was right. I've found a wonderful, compassionate and thorough MD at another practice. I hope you and your hellish staff are sued and put out of business if you don't change your ways immediately and learn that you must treat your patients with respect.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Everything

12/22/08

She is a great doctor, and always on time

by nerdgirl78664

After going to Dr. Scumpia for my hypothyroidism for more than a year and not feeling any better, I asked my OB/GYN for a recommendation and she recommended Dr. Horvit. Dr. Horvit changed the dose of my thyroid medicine, and I felt so much better. I also like that she has a very small practice and I have never waited more than 10 minutes in the waiting room (and that was usually because I arrived early). And unlike at Dr. Scumpia's office, you always see the actual doctor, not a nurse or physician's assistant. Yes, Dr. Horvit tells it like it is -- if you need to lose weight, she's not going to mince words. But after going to so many doctors who will just prescribe medicines and not tell me the weight is a problem, I prefer to hear the truth. Sometimes it is difficult to get an appointment when you want it because they are not growing the practice, but I prefer that to them hiring a bunch of physician's assistants and never seeing the actual doctor.

• Pros: Great doctor, always on time, great office staff
• Cons: She is honest and won't sugar-coat it if she tells you that you need to go on a diet, etc.

09/17/08

Best medical office staff in Austin

by aimster77

I went to several other clinics before settling on Dr Horvit. The main reason I switched to Dr Horvit from the previous clinics was the disorganized and mismanaged staff. Dr Horvit's office might not be fancy with an in-house lab, ct and ultra-sound. In fact, the office is kind of ugly, but the staff and Dr. Horvit are great. They have great early morning hours that are very convenient for me, as I don't have to miss work. They are always in a good mood, and willing to help. An actual live human answers the telephone at their office. Another thing that I really liked is that Dr. Horvit is young. To me, that is a definite plus.

• Pros: the staff
• Cons: the waiting room is ugly

08/18/08

Go somewhere else!

by aj98

I found Dr Horvit, herself, to be compassionate and straight forward and willing to get the job done. I felt very happy after seeing her that I'd finally be well. It's her nurse who is a nightmare and you have to get through her to get to the doctor. She is such a b**ch. She will degrade you and humiliate you on the phone until you feel like crying. She will make you feel like a child who forgot her homework. I'm an adult with children and a job and a life that's not always easy. That witch has no earthly idea about me, my health, my life. I've never heard a compassionate or kind word from her. I could go on for pages about how much I hate that woman and how she should lose her job. But Dr Horvit's practice seems to be doing well so I don't see her nurse getting her dues anytime soon. If you want to be treated like a misbehaving child, by all means, go see Dr Horvit. If you want to cry because your labs didn't come back the way they predicted and they've decided it's all your fault, sure go see Dr Horvit. If you want to wait for months to see a doctor when you're not feeling well, then she's your doctor.

• Pros: The doctor is compassionate and knowledgeable
• Cons: Her staff will make you want to hang yourself

06/11/08

Dr Horvit is not the best or even good

by TEAC71

I would never return to Dr Horvit. I don't find it at all helpful that a doctor is rude. Part of being a good doctor is being able to communicate and to be able to form a patient/doctor relationship. Dr Horvit is easily angered as well and I find her need for an anger management most necessary. There are plenty of endocrinologist in town that are better than Horvit. When I left she said,and I quote, "Go ahead, who are you going to go to? You already came to me because you didn't like the others." That sort of unprofessional and immature display of rejection sent me out the door super fast. Glad I did. She read my labs and sent me to MD Anderson and when I got there they didn't know why this doctor would have done that. My take, she is not as good as people think she is, at least not when it comes to papthyca. I went to her only because my endo went on sabatical (then thankfully returned two years later). The previous endos were located toooooooo far south. I only went to Horvit because she was located near my house and for only one year or 4 visits. Otherwise I had no issue with the previous endocrinolgist I used. I encourage those who have heard that this doctor is so good to look for other doctors. She just isn't worth seeing. When it is your health and having to pay so much to keep it, no one deserves to be treated poorly and no one has the time or the emotional capacity when ill to play games with a doctor like this. Shame on you Dr Horvit.

• Pros: Perhaps if I were in a need of a doctor and she were the only one left, then that would be a pro
• Cons: Terrible disposition, not good for paptyca patients,probne to playing games

03/10/08

Endocrinologist lacking tact....but good

by ANGconcerned

Dr. Horvit is tough, honest, almost on the edge of rude but she does her job.

I am a little scared to see her sometimes because I know she will tell you the truth and I don't always like to hear it. However I have asked several OBGYN's and Family Practice Dr.s to recommend a good Endocrinologist and they have all recommended her.

She knows what she is doing but could learn the word "tact" and then how to use it!!!!

• Pros: Knows her stuff.
• Cons: NO bedside manner!!!!!

09/21/07

Tough... but Honest

by amrendon70

I agree that Dr Horvit might be a little tough, but that's the kind of doctor I want. If you can't handle a straight shooting doctor, then she may not be for you.

I feel that Dr Horvit has done a great job. I want a doctor that will be honest with me even if it hurts my feelings. I'm not going to see her so that she can tell me what I want to hear. I'm not paying her to build up my self esteem and my confidence, I want a doctor that will be honest with me and will tell me what I need to change to get better.... And so far, she's done that. I can't wait to visit Dr Horvit's office for my next 3 month follow-up.

• Pros: Honest, personalized attention (small office), 5-10 min wait for appt, quick response to phone requests, accessible parking,
• Cons: havne't come accross any