Dr. Alan Bickel

Alan Bickel, M.D

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Parkview Ancillary Services Corporation
109 Latigo Lane E, Parkview Specialty Clinic
Cañon City, CO 81212 (Directions)

Enquire Appointment (719) 595-7740

(4 more locations)

1.7 out of 5

Parkview Ancillary Services Corporation
109 Latigo Lane E, Parkview Specialty Clinic
Cañon City, CO 81212 (Directions)

Enquire Appointment (719) 595-7740

(4 more locations)

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1.7 out of 5

15 ratings, 15 reviews

I read the 4 reviews posted here and nearly didnt go to this doctor because of them. One thing to keep in mind is that people who are unhappy will seek out a place to express their unhappiness, but people who are happy and pleased dont normally think about writing a review.I did go to this office, first seeing Dr. Richard Brownrigg who is located in this same practice with Dr. Bickle. Id already been in 2 ERs and seen a GP and another urologist before going here, and I am just thanking God that I gave this office a try.Dr. Brownrigg is very experienced, caring, attentive and thorough. He took plenty of time to answer all of my questions (and I had a lot) and go over all options thoroughly. I felt relieved and well cared for. I called in with a follow up concern and it was address very quickly and fully. My next appointment was unscheduled, I had an issue and they worked me into Dr. Bickles day. Even with being worked in I had a very short wait (10 mins or less). Dr. Bickle was fully attentive, took as much time with me as I needed, gave me solid information and I felt that he was caring and looking out for my best interest. The staff in this office is just amazing. They were all friendly, cheerful and comforting. I felt that they truly cared that I was attended to and that I understood everything. Ive been in bigger urology offices in Col Springs and felt the cold breeze of indifference where youre basically a number on a file and nothing more. This office is not that. This is a very human and very caring office of dedicated people.I give this practice as many stars as allowed here and feel very fortunate that theyre caring for me.

Vitals User

November 24 , 2010

This doctor treated me for large Kidney Stones. He was efficient, and got me through my crisis. I did not feel rushed, nor did I feel he or his staff were rude. At one point he even demonstrated a sense of humor. I feel he is a good doctor.

Vitals User

October 04 , 2012

The earlier comments relating to --cattle herding-- is unfortunately true. I do think Dr. Bickel is a good and caring man, but he simply sees too many people per day. And, that makes for a rushed and harried visit.I wonder if too many of his patients are like me, on Medicare. Low reimbursements means he either has to ditch patients or rush them through.

Vitals User

September 03 , 2010

I have been going to see Dr Bickel for a number of years off and on. Fortunately for myself I have worked in the same field of work that Dr Bickel excels at. So I guess my knowledge of what to have expected Helped with my visits. Since He was aware of my intelligence in what I was to expect. Yes his office staff could be improved. It helps to have eye contact with the Dr when you explain your problem. Let him know that you are aware of his intentions and what you expect of him. I Had kidney stones and he did my procedure on a Sunday knowing the excruciating pain I was going through. I for one had a reasonably good experience. Except he never came to see me at the Hospital bed before the procedure to explain what he was going to do. But again he probably already knee that since I had worked on that field I already knew what to expect ? But still it was his responsibility to touch base with me if for only 5 minutes and he didnt. He is a good intellectual Dr for what he does . But could use some improvements.

Vitals User

May 14 , 2018

"I had a structure in the urethra, a professional doctor would have instructed the patient to have the structure repaired through surgery. Dr. Bickel never mentioned surgery to repair stricture. He said he would cut the stricture to enable the scope to pass to the bladder. All Bickel did was make some money with his scope and did nothing to help with urine flow. I would not recommend Bickel to handle ..."

WebMD User

December 14 , 2021

The staff in the office are most unprofessional! I waited for over an hour ( my husband was in with Dr. Bickel), and I had the opportunity to hear all of the negative remarks, disrespect and criticism of patients. It seemed the staff was more interested in their private lives than in serving the patients.

Vitals User

September 30 , 2019

I had a structure in the urethra, a professional doctor would have instructed the patient to have the structure repaired through surgery. Dr. Bickel never mentioned surgery to repair stricture. He said he would cut the stricture to enable the scope to pass to the bladder. All Bickel did was make some money with his scope and did nothing to help with urine flow. I would not recommend Bickel to handle any urology problem...about the only thing he knows is how to use his scope and waste people's time. Do not go to this place....Urology Consultants!

WebMD User

December 14 , 2021

Terrible Doctor... Poor patient care...

Vitals User

July 14 , 2016

The doctor is in to big of hurry. Feel like your cattle prodding thru. Has no bed side manner. Makes mistakes as being in to big of hurry

Vitals User

April 18 , 2010

Dr. Bickel is the worst doctor I have ever encountered. As soon I had questions, and had to let him know that I could not take a prescription that he had written out for me (which I had just told him which antibiotics I could not take, the prescription was for an antibiotic that I had just told him not 5 minutes before that, that I could not take it), he got angry and told me to FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR. He had not read my chart before seeing me and said, you are here for a check up. I said no, and he rolled his eyes! He has the mentality and attitude of --how dare you question me--. He is not friendly, talks down to you, and acts bothered that he even has to spend time with you for the appointment. He treats his staff horrible, and feel they can do nothing because he own the practice, and he does not answer to anyone. Unfortunately, alot of his patients must feel they are stuck, because he goes down to La Junta, CO to see patients, and since they are in a rural part of the state, they dont have a lot of choices of good doctors (he definitely is not one of them), and they cannot travel to Pueblo, Colorado. He must not realize that its us, the patients that allow him to bring that paycheck home every month! I would not recommend this doctor, if he was the last doctor on this planet!!

Vitals User

July 02 , 2011

I would give a negative rating if I could. Dr. Bickel would not listen to details or answer our questions. When he disagreed with our prognosis (because weve had kidney stones before) he became rude and combative, then asked us to leave. Horrible attitude, would not recommend.

Vitals User

August 18 , 2020

Dr Bickel himself was always very good. His staff up front could not be more rude or unorganized

Vitals User

May 02 , 2016

I have never been so rushed through in my life. The doctor spent less than 4 minutes discussing the issue - ordered tests without looking at the ones done last week. For a cyctoscopy, the nurse gave numbing agent about 60 SECONDS before the Dr. inserted the scope. It took me longer to clean up and the Dr. spent on the test. His staff verbally acknowledged that he can be very rude and rushed. I will find another urologist.

Vitals User

May 23 , 2010

Took more than 1 1/2 hr wait no consideration whatsoever they over book tremendously! Love to find another urologist!!! Mine retired so i ended up here!

Vitals User

November 29 , 2016

I would give a negative rating if I could. Dr. Bickel would not listen to details or answer our questions. When he disagreed with our prognosis (because we've had kidney stones before) he became rude and combative, then asked us to leave. Horrible attitude, would not recommend.

Vitals User

August 19 , 2020

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Aetna Choice POS II
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Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
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Anthem PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
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CIGNA HMO
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CIGNA PPO
Colorado Choice Friday HMO
Colorado Choice Health Plans
First Health PPO
Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
Humana Choice POS
Humana National POS
Kaiser Colorado
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Medica Choice With UHC
MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
Multiplan PPO
PHCS PPO
RMHP Monument - CO
Rocky Mountain Good Health and Vista HMO PPO
Rocky Mountain Monument PPO - Tier 2
Rocky Mountain Summit Group
UHC Choice Plus POS
UHC Navigate HMO
UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
UHC Navigate POS
UHC Nexus Open Access
UHC Options PPO

About Alan Bickel

NPI

1689679144

Education History

Medical School - Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine, 1985

Experience

38 years

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Board Certified

Yes

Practice Information

Parkview Ancillary Services Corporation
109 Latigo Lane E, Parkview Specialty Clinic
Cañon City, CO 81212

(719) 595-7740

www.parkviewmc.com/doctor/profile/alan-bickel