Coastal Gastroenterology Associates PA

Will never return to Dr. Wolfman or Coastal Gastro Docs.

I have pain in my gallbladder area, pain in the center of my chest, and have imaging which shows multiple gallstones and a condition known as sludge. I also recently had vomiting and a few other symptoms, but made the appt to discuss long term GI issues too.

He gave me 8 minutes. Dismissive of a gallbladder issue (he may not be right, based on a previous doc from Coastal being wrong about a hernia that required surgery less than a month later).

Dr. Wolfman was condescending and rude.

When I asked about my concerns of having a gallbladder attack, his response was, rudely, "What IS a gallbladder attack?" in an attempt to make me look foolish. I told him what I knew of it and he gave no information back.

He said "I treat patients not ultrasounds" when I expressed concern about the sludge condition. He said 30% of people have it. I've known 2 whose led to removal, 1 led to an attack.

Refused to discuss anything else.

Similar issues with Dr. Jain.

I do not recommend any doctor from Coastal Gastroenterology Associates also known as Coastal Gastro Docs. I made the mistake of trying a different doctor at this place and I greatly regret it.

Dr. Wolfman also refused to discuss an ulcer which I had been diagnosed with over two years ago and treated with an NSAID pain reliever alternative, and still suffer pain from. I began to give this information and say that I may now have a second one. He simply told me how they diagnose ulcers with a scope and moved the discussion onward in order to be out of the appointment within 10 minutes, he didn't ask ONE question about the ulcer or even begin to discuss it with me. I highly, highly recommend you find a different gastroenterologist if you are considering Dr. Wolfman.