Solemon Hakimi, MD

I switched to Dr Hakimi a year ago when I changed my insurance plan through work. I was not happy with my PCP at that time. My initial experience with Dr Hakimi was good. He seemed to take some time to discuss my conditions and to provide the correct care. However, as I have gone back fro visits over this year for a respiratory issue, the doctor seemed less and less interested in taking the time with me to discuss proper care. I was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and I wanted to have a MOHS surgeon do the procedure, not the dermatologist I was assigned to. My insurance informed me I would need a referral from my PCP. When I spoke with the doctor, he insisted I needed to come to the office, so I had to leave work to accommodate his request. When I arrived at the office and repeated what I had told him over the phone, he said the referral needed to come from the dermatologist, not him. Something he easily could have told me over the phone. He seemed disinterested in helping me. When I phoned in to ask for a prescription refill, he once again instead I need to come in, even though it was something we had discussed on my last visit to his office. It became apparent over time that his MO was to have the patient come in to get the visit billing done while providing disinterested care and incomplete diagnosis. I would look elsewhere if you are searching for PCP.

Pros: The doctor was very friendly and appeared competent.
Cons: The receptionist/​nurse (?) was terrible regarding customer service. I spoke to hear on the phone 4 – 5 times and every time she was very rude and it was difficult for her to understand why I was calling. She would often listen to the first few words I said and then interrupt me to answer a question she seemed to think I was raising. After she would stop talking, I told her that I was in fact calling for a different reason and she would respond rudely and unhelpfully. After I decided to start seeing a different doctor, the new doctor’s receptionist called Dr. Hakimi’s office to try and obtain my records. The new doctor’s receptionist told me that she also found Dr. Hakimi’s receptionist/​nurse (?) to be very difficult, unfriendly, and unhelpful.

Wow, too bad I didn’t get a chance to meet this doctor. The office person who answered the phone told me he’s not in and when I said I am not calling to talk the the doctor he hung up the phone on me!

Not only one star is to much if I could take stars I would (like 50 of them)
I came to see the doctor about a problem I have and need to see a specialist ASAP do to the fact that it’s an emergency!
The doctor didn’t even do a fiscal on me and said within two weeks you could see the specialist and have your surgery.
It’s been 5 and a half weeks and nothing.
And when I called to see what’s going on the doctor told me that I’m not his problem
And why am I calling him
Told me not to call any more and hang the phone in my face, how rude !!
Now I have to change my PCP and the medical group and wait about two more months
Great medical assistance !!
Go be a plumber Mr. Hakimi !!!
Is this why you became a doctor?!
The worst doctor/​plumber ever!!!
DONT GO !!!

Wouldn’t give me a referral to a dermatologist for a skin examination because I didn’t have «visible lesions.» Wow really? Didn’t know that was a requirement these days. Went on and on about how I could solve any medical issues by eating certain foods and described a variety of conspiracy theories about us meat production causing health problems. I kept repeating that all I needed was a referral and he straight-​up refused it give me one. It was insanely frustrating and left me feeling completely helpless.

I went to Dr. Hakimi for my foot. I had a sprain/​strain (something was wrong and I couldn’t walk on it). He was able to see me the same day I called. I paid cash (no insurance) and it was very reasonable. I ended up springing for a cortisone shot which (I don’t remember the exact price) but wasn’t too expensive (it couldn’t be, I didn’t have much $) It worked like a charm. I walked out! WALKED! then afterwards, my foot healed quickly. Haven’t had any issues since. I don’t know much about doctors, but I had a good experience and I didn’t have much money, so… yea, I have to say 5 stars.

Wow. What an amazing DR. I was very hesitant on going to a dr because I have no insurance and didn’t want to dish out hundreds of dollars for a visit. Dr. Hakimi charged me a $ 100 consultation fee, which compared to the quotes in the area i found very reasonable. He listens, in very caring and understanding. He wasn’t rushing me out at all. Even gave me some samples of meds i needed free of charge. Also gave me a prescription for a pesky yeast infection ive been dealing with for some time now, which saved me from another dr appointment scheduled for monday. He’s an absolutely amazing dr and would recommend him to anyone!
Oh and also he guided me to a discount pharmacy. I had 5 prescriptions to fill and was again worried about how much it was going to cost me. Only $ 90.00! Unbelievable!