About Dr. Albert W. Coo, MD
Dr. Albert W. Coo, MD, has garnered a mixed reputation among his patients. Many commend him for his compassionate and professional approach to healthcare. He has been praised for his attentive care and responsiveness, especially in managing diabetes. Patients appreciate that he does not push unnecessary appointments and takes the time to communicate effectively, often checking in personally to adjust medications. His recommendations for improving A1C levels and managing diabetes have received high marks from those who have been under his care for years. However, some patients report feeling misunderstood or misjudged, particularly when their health concerns do not align with his primary focus on diabetes. One patient expressed frustration over being presumed diabetic despite having no indicators of the condition. Instead, she sought help for thyroid-related symptoms but felt her concerns were overlooked. While she acknowledged Dr. Coo's competence and bedside manner, she ultimately felt disrespected and chose not to return. Overall, Dr. Coo is highly recommended for individuals dealing with diabetes, thanks to his expertise and caring nature. However, potential patients with other endocrine issues might consider consulting other endocrinologists to ensure their specific health concerns are fully addressed. Despite the varying experiences, his staff is noted to be lovely and supportive.
I've been seeing Dr. Coo for almost 10 years. He is compassionate, highly professional, and doesn't bring you in for needless appointments just to refill medication. He is caring and will call you to adjust medication or check in. A breath of fresh air in healthcare today.
Dr. Coo has been treating my diabetes for many years and he does an excellent job of helping me manage it. He is always recommending new methods to make improvements with my A1C. Anytime I've had an issue, he is always responsive and gets back to me right away. I've seen several other endocrinologists before Dr. Coo and they do not compare to the attention and care he gives to to his patients.
If you're diabetic, I highly highly recommend Dr. Coo. He's compassionate, takes time with you in your appointment so you don't feel rushed, and is very observant and attentive. It took me six months to get an appointment, but he came recommended by my gastroenterologist, who I trust implicitly.Here's the problem. I'm not diabetic.I went to him because despite my thyroid numbers being ok on paper, I was experiencing symptoms of low thyroid - hair continuing to fall out, dry skin, foggy brain, exchaustion, weight gain... I wanted to figure out why I was having all these thyroid symptoms when my thyroid levels were adequate in the blood panels.But when I walked in the door,...read full review