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Dr. Simon Olstein, MD

Dr. Simon Olstein, MD

Addiction Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Simon Olstein, MD is an addiction medicine internist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH in 1978. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

5656 E Orange Blossom Ln Ste 5 Phoenix, AZ 85018
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(602) 601-7429

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Olstein specializes in the area of Addiction Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Olstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Olstein

2.2
5 ratings, 3 with a written review
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He’s good, But I was prescribed dangerous meds
I saw Dr. Olstein for years and, honestly, he is a good guy, is really good as a suboxone doc, and turned me on to meditation, something I love now! Unfortunately, because of the kind of specialist he is, he refused to help me with my panic attacks and severe anxiety, because he doesn’t believe in combing the two meds. I get why this was his rule, but I threatened to commit suicide via text with no memory of doing so based on Gabbapentin. He put my on other meds which had similar effects. If I didn’t have an anxiety disorder (a real one—not just stress), Olstein would’ve gotten a 5 star rating from me, because those dangerous side effects never would have happened.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jeff V – Feb 16, 2023
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TERRIBLE - Dr. Olstein took my $200 co-pay, THEN he informs me that I would have to take on-site classes every week and pay $100 out-of-pocket if I wanted to be seen there. About an hour later as I was considering how to afford this, I get a call saying "Dr. Olstein doesn't think that you will fit in." Basically, " f*** you, go somewhere else you pauper." It was a brilliant con, great job, thanks a lot. From what I saw of the office, this guy is very wealthy. Big surprise.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 01, 2018
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Most amazing caring Doctor I have ever had. He knows my family. He clearly cares because he left Heart Surgery to be an addiction Doctor. I never asked, but it has to be close to his heart. No pun Intended. He is a rock star when it comes to just general medical knowledge.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris A in Phoenix – Jan 03, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Simon Olstein, MD is an addiction medicine internist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH in 1978. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Addiction Medicine

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  • Maricopa County Department Of Public Health

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Addiction Medicine
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Practice

Direct 2 Recovery5656 E Orange Blossom Ln Ste 5 Phoenix, AZ 85018
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