Dr. O. Tarabain

Doesn't listen. Has been running the same tests for 5 years and still has no answers. Also was denied a second opinion.

Dr. Tarabain is not only extremely thorough and an excellent doctor, but he is also supportive of his patients and their medical needs. After 5 years with him he has gone above and beyond time and time again. The staff is also very friendly, thorough and show care to the patients.

I think hes a very thorough Dr. listens to patient concerns..and doesn't mess around with making u do 6 different tests for the same result..he tries to get to the problem as quickly as possible.

Dr. Tarabain is a great physician, someone who cares, shows compassion for the patient; however, he eaves the country too frequently to be reliable. For months I've been trying to connect with him and his staff in order to know the results of my tests. I cannot for the life of me reach him. Calling his office, is nearly impossible. His staff have never returned my calls, and when i manage to get a hold of someone I am often left on hold for over 15-20 min (too long for a busy student with a full course load). I also have no way of knowing his office hours unless i physically go there, in which i do not have my own means of transportation and live too far from him to take transit. None of this would be a problem if HIS STAFF WOULD DO THEIR JOBS and contact patients for follow up results. Not to mention when you call you are unable to leave a message due to their voicemail not working. I realise that this may not be his fault; however his staff greatly impede his success.

I deal with Crohns Disease and Dr. Tarabain was my doctor for about 4 years. I do not throw this around lightly, but I would not recommend him to anyone I know. I strongly believe my quality of life would be better if I had left him sooner for another doctor that was willing to take the time to look at the details of my case more carefully. He exhibits no signs whatsoever of caring about, or advancing his career and the health of his patients beyond a generalized diagnosis and treatment. He clearly has more of a desire just be away on vacation, which it seems like he's on 6 months of the year. At numerous appointments, he walked into the room unprepared, and not up to speed on my case, at all. (Asking me questions like, what meds are you on now? The same ones he put me on.) To control the length of our appointments, he does this very comforting and caring trick of grabbing the door handle, hand tensed ready to open, waiting for you to stop talking with his face exuding boredom. Blink, and he's gone. After every blood test test I requested, and after the tests he would on occasion have me do, I would never get results back. I had to fight to hear them, and they would never be detailed. Only, they were fine." Dr. Tarabain appears intimidated by anyone who will second guess him

Very friendly and professional. Does not talk down to you and takes the time to explain. Great doctor, highly recommend

It is true that he won't do many tests. You have to be sick just the right way or he will put you to the sidewalk with a tonne of pain unresolved, as he did with me.

I can honestly say that Dr. Tarabain, his staff and his whole team at the hospital were all amazing. I have come across some pretty fantastic specialists with all the health issues I've had and have and he is by far one of the best of the best. Thank you for having the kind, bed side manner that you do, Dr. Tarabain and for taking the time to have a thorough conversation on the telephone with my results this morning. I truly am grateful that my doctor referred me to your office and that I was in your care.

Dr. Tarabain is an excellent doctor. I've been a patient of his for 6 yrs. He doesn't mess around with tests. If he feels that you need a test he doesn't hesitate to tell you so. He is a kind Dr. and very thorough. He tells you straight to the point the prognosis. His staff is amazing. The receptionist always kind and always smiling. His nurse is kind as well.