Alan W. Shindel

I am very glad my doctor's visit was with Dr Shindel -- he is the first doctor I see who knows about the condition I suffer from. He is very knowledgeable and showed great empathy toward my problems.

This was an urologist appointment. At the re reception we were not informed that an urine sample was desired. My husband (patient) wan tot the toilette emptied the bladder. Later he was asked for a urine sample... At a urologist appointment one would expect the receptionist being aware of urine samples to be collected BEFORE seeing the doctor.

I felt dismissed and am feeling worse than before. The after visit notes state he went over various options he did not go over all of these things and their risks and benefits' at all. My cholesterol is a little high and I have anxiety but this does not explain a lack of penile sensation and it is not normal. His way of framing it was that normal is subjective and my issue is an extreme not in anyway normal.

Excellent service

Very positive experience

The doctor was very helpful. I am a M.D and would rate this doctor at the top of a list...he listened he answered questions clearly and I recommend him highy.

Dr. Shindel clearly outlined his role in addressing my concerns AS WELL as referenced other allied health care providers with whom I could choose to consult.

Will highly recommend this care provider to my PCP

He was very clear and concise in explaining the possibilities and my options.

Good experience

UCSF provides excellent care

Answered my concerns suggested future proceedings

Dr. Shindel is terrific: listens to concerns expains medical matters thoroughly in an easy-to-comprehend way clearly knows his field deeply and is kind.

No issues

Very calm straightforward and clear.

Very Good Experience and conducted professionally. Staff was very courteous.

Good

Care provider was very specific in replying to my questions and appeared to be very knowledgeable and trustworthy

The doctor explained things very well to me

I don't make recommendations

No one I know is seeking healthcare.

Provider seemed rushed during the initial call.

Courtesy and respect were evident.

Dr. Shindel is the best. He is efficient while being thorough and compassionate. He gave me three options and I eventually took the option to self-catheterize myself (never would guess I would choose that one!). He was supportive and his answers were spot on. I trust him and have the highest respect for his skills and expertise. Very grateful to have him as my urologist!!! And he is a cool chill guy too :)

Was a cookie cutter type approach where conclusion was predetermined. (Take these pills nothing else can be done our data shows these pills are safe.No options other than surgery.

No problem w actual provider. Process beforehand was the issue. No communication from ucsf urology

Very professional and skilled surgeon

Excellent provider.

He very clearly described the opportunity.

I appreciate Dr. Shindel's kind and relaxed manner while moving things along.

Provider said to call to schedule a lab and follow-up appointment - he was good but the process before/after meeting him less so (still trying to schedule the follow-up lab).

Follow-up info was given and looking forward to the next appointment

He was excellent informative attentive and helpful including in later My Chart communications.

I felt the need to be examined based on my condition and he would only do a zoom visit. I am not sure I was able to be precise enough on the location of my pain. Also he simply looked up a table to Describe my risk based on psa numbers I could do that on internet. Made decisions based on my age but didn't take anything else like diabetes into account

Very good call.

Satisfying experience

We are waiting on the records from the VA with the required test results in them

Dr. Shindel is easy to talk to and he always listens!!

The care provider is going to schedule me for an onsite visit but I have not heard from anyone since our meeting a week ago.

Poor follow up

Provider immediately called in Rx for necessary pills and was immediately responsive in subsequent Q and A.

The doctor was experienced knowledgeable and willing to suggest different treatment options along with ordering blood test for me.

Other than appointments desk and confirmations desk everything was good

It is new to me to discuss my situation. The Dr. Put me at ease which took away any embarrassment in talking to him.

Dr. W. Shindel is very professional and positive about his patient's problem.

ok

again 15 minutes is less time then with my pcp. there was barely any time to explain my symptoms and have a discussion

Dr. Shindel is 'very good' in all respects. Even better than 'very good'.

Didn't do anything to solve my problem. Just referred me back to my primary care physician. The appointment was a waste of my time

Dr. Shindel is the best doctor!!