Robert A. Salk, DO 166 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI 02886

"Never wait more then 10 minutes for my appt, Dr salks has great bedside manner, office staff pleasant"

"First visit... I was excited. It seemed like he knew what was going on with me. After procedure was scheduled and completed. Come to find out that it wasn't my issue. Spoke to him on the phone asked about birth control/tubes tied and possibility of an oblation. He said nope... nothing in the world of gyn I can do for you. Fast forward to yesterday. I've had my period 5 times in 3 months. All 10+ days each cycle. 8-10 day break.. this time 20 days bleeding. Explained I had past problems with bleeding, was telling him about the other issues and possible diagnosis I've received thinking it may help with this situation. He literally told me I was all over the place. I said. Well... im letting u know what's going on. I told him I put in an IUD with fear I may get pregnant. He said.. why? Why?... why else would u insert an IUD? I SAID IMAGINE NOT KNOWING WHATS WRONG WITH YOU AND GETTING PREGNANT INBEWTWEEN IT ALL! (In tears) Oh... u did it for birth control? He asked... why else would I put an IUD IN? He told me that the copper causes more bleeding... I said funny cause I've had one 3 other times in my life and it never happened so we have to remove it... ooo... no, thats not what i said. Stop jumping to conclusions. He seems to like to be right the first time and if you second guess or offer info to state otherwise. He gets a bit bothered. Very dismissive. Bad bedside manner. Made me cry both times I went there. Just trying to finish my battery of tests so I can find another doctor. Seems like a decent surgeon but horrible office physician."

"Went to see him because my doctor was unavailable and its single handedly the worst experience I have ever had and I dont even want to return to see my normal doctor at that office now. He told me before even looking at my chart my issue was diabetes that i dont have. And refused to treat me unless I went on birth control even though I specifically told them i do not want birth control. I left that office in tears and feeling beyond unheard. Its also apparently a common occurrence with women. He shouldnt have a license to work with women. Hes a complete a joke. Also tried to talk about my financial situation and stated that I more than likely wouldnt be able to afford infertility treatments. And I accomplished nothing at that appointment besides making me feel like complete garbage."

"The most insensitive doctor I’ve ever seen. Does not understand what women are going thru during menopause. Does not listen to your concerns or explain conditions well. Got one result from him one day and another result from him another day for the same ultrasound. Recommended a procedure to me after he asked if I had good insurance. Had a second opinion and I don’t need the procedure after all. Receptionist was rude, but his assistant was always nice and caring."

"Dr. Salk was great when I first went to him and was able to help with a problem I had been living with for a while, but when a more serious issue started it went downhill. He would say that our next step would be one thing and then seemingly forget that's what he said and want to go backwards with treatment. It often felt like he wasn't listening and was more focused on his students than his patients. The staff at the front desk were terribly rude and nurses didn't always call you back, even several days after leaving messages. He was also very condescending about my using medical marijuana. I use it for my anxiety, bipolar, and nerve damage pain. When I told him that I turned to it to help with the severe cramping I had when OTC meds didn't help he said: "Getting high doesn't get rid of the pain." I don't like the feeling of being high, it is not why I use marijuana, and how dare he make that kind of judgment call!"