Dr. George Katsamakis, MD

Misdiagnosed with MS. Multiple--Major errors in medical records of visit. Took strong MS medicine for years unnecessarily. Medicine cost over 8K a month. Missed symptoms. You will see nurse prac. not Dr.

just had my first visit with Katsumakis. He is respectful, articulate, caring and informative. I was impressed.

Best MS Dr out there, period!!

After seeing Dr. Katsamakis this past week, I was quickly reminded of why I followed him to his current practice away from Rush many years ago. I've been seeing Dr. K since 1998, when I was just newly diagnosed with MS. It took me 9 Neurologists to find one with the depth of MS knowledge which George has. Additionally, he has compassion, forward thinking and patience for my many questions. While MS is very unpredictable and inconsistent, it provides me great confidence knowing that I am in such capable and brilliant hands with his care. I honestly feel very blessed to have a physician who is this genuine. Overall, I've never met a better Doctor... who also happens to be a great human being!!

If your loved one needs true care and a doctor that understands their needs this is the last place you want to be at. Fake, confrontational and useless are probably his best traits. As someone mentioned here does like notes, questions. We have arrived to his office, I arrived on time however my wife got held up by the construction zone next to his office(some one in the office should give us heads up). I informed the staff of it was told to sit down and wait. Shortly after George storms out and starts yelling at me about the appointment and educating me how he has other things to do. This is happening while my wife is walking up to the office and needes serious medical attention due to her MS side effects. We decided to go look for professional care. In the beginning seemed nice, neurologist with a Bipolar disorder.

I think hes very friedly and never had problem with him. I would recommend him.

Condensending, badmouthing other doctors and leading institutions, rude, didn't bother to run a single test and declared a diagnosis without them. Hated patient taking notes, the list goes on...

Dr George was fantastic very nice Dr answers questions that I had for years I really like him

The 2 area's accurate dignosis & follow up visit, i cant rate yet. But what i did see & experience was fantastic!!!

I really like Dr. Katsamakis. He explains my options and lets me choose which one I want. My previous neurologist just prescribed and didn't at all care about the side effects of the drugs. The problem with Dr. Katsamakis is his staff. I have never once called and actually had a person answer the phone. I always have to leave a message after going through a telephone maze and sitting on hold for a long time. Then I have to wait for someone to call back. Sometimes it takes days, and often the person calling back is downright rude. I want to keep seeing Dr. Katsamakis, but every time I've had to call for an appointment or prescription refill, I'm ready to go somewhere else.

This Doctor diagnosed me looking at my original MRI when 5 other neurologist couldn't. I fully trust this Doctor to do what is best for me.

He never rushes his appoinments, always lets me know that he's here for me even when I just need a question answered, great doc!

When no one else could figure out what was wrong with me Dr. Katsamakis made the diagnosis. That was when he was at Rush/Pres. When he moved I followed him. I now live/move all over the country volunteering for the National Parks and still make the trip "home" to see only him. He calls back every time, and at theist off hours. He has never rushed my appointments. He shows a personal interest in me & my life. I'm in it for the long haul with him.

i really liked him when he was at rush med center. now that he has his own practice, he seems more rushed and like so many other reviews, i was let go as a patient because of a bill of $100.00. thats poor business. its almost like, money is what they are looking for instead of patient care...i will be looking for a new doctor and praying he/she will fit the bill

I went for a diagnosis, a prognosis, and information. I left with a prescription, and *NO* new knowledge. *Zero* discussion about diet, exercise, or anything else that was related to MS. OK..... I've got MS.... Now what? I *DID NOT* ask for a prescription for a "medicine" that have side effects *INCLUDING DEATH*. I wanted his "expertise". Do I think he's worth the effort, time, etc.... No. A winning smile, and an o'er weening sense of hubris doesn't make for a doctor. Overall? He has all of the fluff, and zero substance.

Dr. Katsamakis is a fantastic Dr., however, the office staff is less than helpful and the billing practices are unacceptable. I was discharged from the practice over a $115.00 outstanding balance that I was NOT informed of until I reached out to them to update my address. I then explained I was in a pending bankruptcy case due to divorce, which didn't seem to matter to them. It's unfortunate because I'm fairly certain Dr. Katsamakis doesn't even know this is happening. Poor practice managment. Be careful.

The Dr, never really gave any advice on things I should do to better myself or try, just said these are the drugs for MS pick one. It really appeard to me like I was doing a survey for him, only asking questions whats worse or any new symptoms. Like yep theres nothing he can do for me & thanks for your visit, next. I've heard of Dr.s only in it for the money this is one of them. I found out I owed him $202.00 with a letter saying I will no longer be able to serve you as your physician any longer. I find it necessary to terminate our physician- patient relationship at this time. whatever you do dont become disabled & cant work, billing dept not willing to work with you, beside trying to call & wait 10 minutes for the computer msg. you end up leaving a msg.

I've been a patient of Dr. Katsamakis for 11+ years. I was diagnosed with MS in 1995 at age 21 and had seen 6 Neurologists prior to finding him. He is THE BEST Dr. I have ever experienced. Not only does he spend time explaining a disease that can be confusing & overwhelming, he takes the time to answer all of my questions and educates me on the latest developments in research & disease modifying meds. Finally, he is extremely responsive with my calls when I have symptoms and has a great bed side manner. I feel blessed for being in such great hands with my MS journey.

I have been seeing him less than a year. I still don't have a diagnosis. I have gone through many tests and have all symptoms of MS but he doesn't "think" I have it. He keeps trying many different medications on me to see if anything works, as of yet nothing has work. I keep getting more symptoms but he has no idea what is going on. I am may get a second opinion.

I have see Dr. Katsamakis since he was at Rush-Pres. and he is an excellent, caring doctor who takes the time to explain things and address your concerns! I would highly recommend him!!