Bernard Gburek, M.D
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Well lets just say Dr Gburek is a very good person. I went to another urologist first, and he seemed more interested in addressing my nightly urination than my prostate. Dr Gburek addressed my complaint which was my high PSA, and will address my nightly urination if it starts to bother me. I suspect the other urologist was more interested in his wallet. Dr gburek takes time to listen to my complaints and cares. I would not hesitate to recommended him.
April 17 , 2019
I have been seeing Dr Gburek for over five years now, for my kidney cancer. He recently diagnosed and treated my prostate cancer. I have long appreciated Dr Gbureks ability to keep up with the latest technological advances. He was the first in the state to do robotic prostatectomy so I felt comfortable with undergoing this procedure and had zero complications. You can go to other doctors I guess and get seen quickly without a wait, but then you can also psossobly suffer the consequences of seeing a doctor with no wait. I have known Dr Gburek for several years, and know he is worth waiting for.
February 22 , 2017
I love Dr Gburek. He is a great communicator, extremely knowledgeable, and a great listener. I see many doctors for my multitude of medical problems and Dr. Gburek is my favorite!!
December 31 , 2011
Dr Gburek is awesome! You will have to wait for an appointment and sometimes wait to see the doctor. As with other patients, he will spend ample time with you, and will answer all your questions. I really needed Dr Gburek during one week when I was in a lot of pain for my kidney stone. He actually removed the stone the same night. Not everyone appreciates that doctors have their own lives and their own families and yet must set aside this time to take care of their patients. I appreciate Dr Gburek. He is worth the wait!
September 04 , 2016
Dr. Gburek is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a urologist. He performed a major surgery on me and came into my hospital room every morning to check on me. Always in a good mood and very easy to talk to. Just an awesome doctor!!!
July 31 , 2014
I personally have the upmost confidence in Dr Gburek. You can try to find a doctor who cares about doing the right thing for your care, and you may instead find someone who wants to do the most profitable thing for your care. It is all too easy to get lost in the health care system these days. If you can get an appointment with Dr Gburek, then by all means Wajt the extra time and GO SEE HIM! He is worth the wait because the other docs will maltreat you and may or may not have your health interests at heart. I know this doc cares! He listens to my concerns and guide me to the best choice for my kidney cancer. And one year later he still made time to take care of my kidney stone on a Friday night because he knew I was suffering. Try finding another urologist who cares like that!
September 04 , 2016
Dr. Gburek is a top-notch physician and surgeon, who brings his wealth of expertise and experience to every patient visit and encounter. Dr. Gburek is kind, compassionate, and professional every time I see him. Dr. Gburek is the physician you want to help you through any urologic problem.
August 04 , 2018
Dr. Gburek is the very best physician around. He sees both myself and also my wife for her kidney stones. His practice is very busy, so sometimes you have to wait. But I guarantee Dr. Gburek will give you all the time you need. He even took out my wifes kidney stone at 7PM on a Friday night because she was in terrible pain. Of all my doctors, he is the most caring and compassionate, and he is also very funny. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
June 13 , 2019
"Caring and thorough"
January 27 , 2020
Dr Gburek is the best specialist ever! He is professional, caring and extremely compassionate. We were very worried about my father and Dr Gburek called us on Saturday to update us on the results of the test taken just the day before. We are very grateful and blessed to be under the care of Dr Gburek — hands down the best in his field!
May 12 , 2019
Dr. Gburek may be the best doctor I have ever had. Not only is he brilliant, but he is caring, friendly, and he listens to every concern. He takes his time with me, which I cant say about most other doctors. He is such a lovely human being--I wish that all of my doctors could be like him. I simply cannot say enough good things about him.
July 06 , 2009
Dr Gburek has a warm smile and is kind compassionate and understanding. You may have to wait awhile to get in to see him because he is very popular, but I can guarantee you that he is worth the wait. One of the few remaining physicians who will soend time with you and do what is best for your health and not his billfold. He is a superb physician!
March 17 , 2019
I went to him because of a referral. Im sure he is a good surgeon, but is a poor communicator. He gave me a prostrate biopsy without any pain killer! Ouch!!!!! I almost turned around & decked him as a pain impulse! And Ive never decked anybody in my life! Neither he nor his staff mentioned the INTENSE pain involved. They did not offer any pain killer during the workup or previous visit. Just lay down, pull your knees up & wham! In talking with other guys that have had the procedure and other doctors that do the procedure, I found that this was uncalled for. Procedure calls for pain meds to be given if not done while knocked out. If you are getting a procedure done find out about pain management beforehand, dont assume as I did.
August 13 , 2009
While Dr. Gburek was a fine communicator pre surgery I was seen by him and given the bums rush with my initial post surgery visit. Getting info on the details of my outcome including the very important pathology report were a challenge. I called the office 4 times before someone returned my call most recently. You will also pay extra as the anesthesia Dr. he works with exclusively is a cash only Dr to the tune of 2K out of pocket. This was not communicated pre surgery. A nice man and decent surgeon, get ALL info up front pre surgery because you will get little communication post surgery.
June 01 , 2011
I actually liked Dr. Gburek very much. He was kind and listened well. His staff was absolutely awful, more suited for prison work than a medical office. No smiles, not friendly, very impersonal. Their office system is set up in a way that makes it impossible to get a hold of him. Everything has to go thru his medical assistant Sara - she says she will call back , then doesnt. She started prepping me for a procedure without explaining anything then accused me of not cooperating.! With a staff as terrible as his, I have to question his judgement.
April 01 , 2015
He performed a cystoscopy procedure while I had an active UTI. I complained that it was really painful and he said the tube had a numbing cream on it. I was not numb and I have never had such a painful procedure...the pain lasted for 2 days with occasional bleeding. I have, in the past, had two prior procedures. Neither one hurt and there surely wasnt any bleeding. His assistant may have been frustrated since he was 2 1/2 hours behind, but, please refrain from taking it out on the patients when you apply Betadine.
August 04 , 2019
Decided to give up on Dr Gburek because his staff is so uncooperative, he constantly cancels his appointments, is constantly running late (poor time management) and the office collects incorrect payment amounts up front (and good luck getting a prompt refund).
March 22 , 2018
I saw Dr. Gburek a few years ago for a large kidney stone. It was determined that due to its lococation, I could wait on surgery. Fast forward... July 2014 I had an appointment to see Dr. Gburek because of lab work indicating substancial blood in my urine, as well as feeling rather ill. He was not there for the appointment and I saw his PA. She was very nice, but absolutely not the person I needed to talk with regarding surgery! I could not get Dr. Gburek to call me and his staff was beyond rude. I have NEVER dealt with anyone in a medical office as rude as 2 of the people I spoke with, one of which was supposedly the office assistant manager. I also needed an estimate with the procedure codes so I could give it to my insurance company to see what out of pocket charges I would be looking at. This RUDE gal told me I would have to make an appointment to see the doctor and the doctor would have me get information on charges from the scheduler. I asked whether I would have to pay for another office visit since I just paid for one (when he was a no show) and all I needed was an estimate on the surgery fees. She got VERY RUDE and said in a condescending voice,--So, you want to come see the doctor for free--? I told her no, I had already paid for an office visit, but he didnt show up and the visit was to discuss the surgery. Her response was that I could always go find another doctor! The second lady I spoke with told me the same thing, except she added that they had no idea about billling charges because there was a separate office for billing (not on site). This was not what lady #1 told me... Anyway, Dr. Guberek might be a nice man and perhaps he is a good doctor, but cannot respect anyone who hides behind his staff and doesnt show up to an appointment. OH...let me add this, November 2012 I had an unrelated kidney stone at 11:20 PM one evening. Dr. Guberek told me when I had seen him before about the large stone that if I ever had an issue, day or night to immediately call him. I called, as I was in extreme pain. Some doctor calls me back and said I could just tough it out at home or go to the ER. Hello? I have an unpassable kidney stone measuring over 1.5 CM! I went to the ER, got home around 5 AM and left a message with his service as to what happened and NO ONE EVER CALLED ME!!! I am looking for a different doctor...he can take his top doc rating and file it away in his bogus award file.
April 05 , 2015
If you want just a physicians assistant go to Dr Gburek. If you want a doctor go elsewhere. This Dr will not communicate with the patient even after specific requests to speak with him vs. the PA to discuss actual surgery. I never, in my 3 weeks of dealing with this group, got to see/talk/discuss/communicate with the Dr. When I called and requested for him to contact me he had the office assistant call me instead, and never followed up from that call. Never, under any circumstances, leave a voice mail for the PA and expect a return call. And when you do finally get in touch with her by YOU making another call, be prepared to be treated as a malcontent that is taking up her precious time, and you really dont need to know the type of surgery you are about to receive. My first ever rating of a doctor, but after my experience there it is imprtant for others to have information and make an informed decision. My recommendation is skip them and head to a real doctors office.
November 19 , 2014
I was told to get tests to determine the cause of my kidney stone and I would be called with dietary and other recommendations. Go the tests. Called the office for 5 weeks. No one would ever call back to give me any information advice. Stay far far away from this practice if you value integrity and customer service. Go see them if you want useless office visits and multiple testswith no benefits to you.
December 10 , 2015
Dr Gburek himself is nice but his time management skills are severely lacking. And his office staff is AWFUL! Theyre rude, condescending and make you feel like youre such a bother to them. The first time I went to the office I waited over an hour before I was called back. Once I was called back they said, you got an xray right? NO! Nobody told me to go downstairs to get an xray first. Not when they called to confirm my appointment and not when I checked in. So I had to wait another 40 minutes down stairs to get an xray. Came back upstairs, waited 10 minutes to get called back and another 30 minutes in the exam room!! I decided to give them another chance and the second experience was just as awful except this time they didnt even call me to confirm my appointment. I called THEM the morning of to confirm. And I asked THEM if I needed an xray. They said yes but didnt suggest making an appointment or give me any help as to what timeline to expect. I went an hour early thinking that would be enough time for an x ray and they said it would be 90 minutes. What choice did I have but to wait? Luckily it was only an hour and I barely made it upstairs for my appointment. Where I waited, and waited and waited. Another lady finally read them the riot act and just left. And after 45 minutes I couldnt take it any more and I also just left. Seriously just awful. Go to a different office. Youll be glad.
May 23 , 2016
Made an appointment for my husband. Had to wait three months. Finally appointment date arrived. Hubs showed for his appointment only to be told they had canceled the appointment. No notification whatsoever. So I phoned and pressed the issue and got an appointment for later in the day. Just as husband was arriving, he received a call from the practice saying that appointment was canceled, too. They offered him another appointment three more months out. Obviously, they’re not at all concerned about his issue. Callous disregard for patient wellbeing.
January 18 , 2023
Unfortunately, I never was unable to actual meet with Dr. Gburek after waiting 3 months for an appointment for my 92 old father to see him. After paining our co pay and waiting to be called, the office assistant refused to let me join my father, who has mild dementia and difficulty walking, to discuss his medical condition and share other important facts of my father condition. I was told that the office policy without except was only the patient could go in for the appointment. I asked to speak with a manager and was told that she was in a meeting. So, I was forced to cancel the appointment and look for another doctor with office staff that have some consideration for aged patients that need assistance. Extremely disappoint in AZ Urology and would never recommend them to anyone
September 09 , 2021
Dr. Gbutek is nice man but his whole staff are AWFUL Especially his assistant I’ve never met someone so uncaring and rude in my life I will never go back there .
January 22 , 2018
"Unfortunately, I never was unable to actual meet with Dr. Gburek after waiting 3 months for an appointment for my 92 old father to see him. After paining our co pay and waiting to be called, the office assistant refused to let me join my father, who has mild dementia and difficulty walking, to discuss his medical condition and share other important facts of my father condition. I was told that the ..."
September 09 , 2021
Said I had bladder cancer. Had a procedure to remove a tumor and did not have one. A great deal of stress and pain for nothing and no apology.
May 03 , 2019
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About Bernard Gburek
NPI
1174503478
Education History
Residency - Mayo Clinic, 1992
Experience
35 years
Languages Spoken
English
Board Certified
Yes
Practice Information
Arizona Urology Specialists PLLC
20401 N 73Rd St, Suite 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
20401 N 73Rd St, Suite 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Accepting New Patients
Monday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Arizona Urology Specialists PLLC
5750 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite B200
Glendale, AZ 85306
5750 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite B200
Glendale, AZ 85306
Accepting New Patients
Monday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Arizona Urology Specialists PLLC
10301 N 92nd St, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
10301 N 92nd St, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Accepting New Patients
Monday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Arizona Urology Specialists PLLC
1313 E Osborn Rd, Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85014
1313 E Osborn Rd, Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Accepting New Patients
Monday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Arizona Urology Specialists PLLC
2530 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
2530 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
Accepting New Patients
Monday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm