Dr Scarfe is the Gold Standard for Oncologists. He listens, he cares, he follow-through asap, he has a sense of humor, he is knowledgeable & takes time to answer questions. I would not be here writing this rating without him.
Posted Date : 03/04/2017
I am totally shocked with all the negative comments about this most amazing, caring, and knowledgeable oncologist. I would not recommend anyone other than Dr. Scarfe. If you are currently being treated by him, rest assured, you are in good hands!
Posted Date : 02/03/2017
I am surprised to so many negative reviews on Dr Scarfe. I am currently seeing him and have found him to be extremely knowledgable, very patient, a good listener and very responsive to my needs and concerns. It's true he is not overly compassionate however that is just his personality, being very focused on ensuring he is providing the best possible care. I have never found him to be condescending at all. He is an oncologist not a kindergarten teacher, I will take his expert care anyway over someone who doesn't know what they are doing but will give you a hug on the way out.
Posted Date : 26/10/2016
It's a year today that my husband passed away. I've been trying to let go of the anger but have been struggling. I have decided that I need to say a few things about how my husband was treated while he was in Dr Scarfe's care. Right from the first meeting both my husband and I found Dr Scarfe very condescending. He never listened to what my husband was telling him. For months my husband told Dr Scarfe that something was wrong. But Dr Scarfe wouldn't listen convinced that he knew best. Out of pure frustration with Dr Scrafe I made an appointment for my husband to see the surgeon who saved his life a few months earlier. The appointment was for a Friday. The Thursday night before this appointment my husband started having excruciating pain in his leg and hip. I called Dr Scarfe as soon as he arrived in his office the next morning to inform him of the situation so he could give my husband something for pain and find out what was happening. He told his assistant to transfer the call to the triage line so I could tell a nurse. We waited on hold for hours and didn't get to speak to anyone. Meantime I brought my Husband to the surgeon's office. The surgeon took one look at him and said there's something very wrong here. He prescribed meds for the pain and ordered a bone scan. He also questioned why Dr Scarfe wasn't doing more. The surgeon said they would call us in the am with an appointment time for the test. Thankfully my husband had pain killers now because it was going to be a very difficult weekend for him. On Monday Dr Scarfe called and basically contradicted what the surgeon said. He said he couldn't justify running expensive tests just because my husband was scared. I can still hear the condescension in Dr Scarfe's voice and see the look on my husbands face. It haunts me. Then later that day Dr Scarfe called again. He now wanted to do those expensive tests no doubt because he'd gotten the report from the surgeon. My husband did the tests and on Friday we found out that yes in fact it was now in the bones and he was now terminal. Six weeks later my husband passed away. Dr Scarfe wasted the chance the surgeon had given my husband. He didn't show compassion at any point. In fact he caused my husband much anxiety and stress by simply not listening. Out of frustration there were times my husband asked me to communicate for him as I cared for him at home and knew. But Dr Scarfe would place his hand in my face and refuse to listen. Dr Scarfe's cold demeanour and callus attitude towards my husband life caused much pain and suffering and still does. No one should have to endure that kind of treatment especially from your own doctor. I feel bad for those patients assigned to Dr Scarfe.
Posted Date : 17/09/2016
If I would have had the choice of doctors, right away after my first visit with Dr. Scarfe, I would never have chosen him....he has no bedside manner, he was casual and with no compassion , his personality was cold and as-a-matter-of-fact. I was so scared, just being diagnosed with cancer. After seeing him, I was more depressed and didn't want to go back again.... Then after 2 surgeries...I did go back...because I felt I had no choice, he was assigned to my case.....and thanks to the great doctor who performed my surgeries, I had a better understanding and felt I could deal better . Well, I learned that Dr. Scarfe was intimidating and the questions and answers were a challenge.... He has no feeling for human spirit...he also has no sensitivity to a persons desperation for survival .Maybe he would be better going into the 'research' end of cancer and leave the patients with doctors who have a some compassion and understanding of the human spirit.
Posted Date : 21/08/2016
Anonymous
Dr. Scarfe was my Dr. during my chemo treatments for breast cancer. He always took time to make sure all my questions were answered and that i was satisfied with my medications. When I was reacting poorly to the chemo he reduced the dose and later changed toe drugs to give me the best chance of survival possible. I felt very comfortable with him.
Anonymous
This is an incredible man, who just happens to be an oncologist. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind, honest, and has a sense of humor. It is evident that he treats his co-workers with the same dignity and respect as his patients. I am extremely grateful to be in his care at this time.
Anonymous
Dr Scarfe is an amazing man who is absolutely impeccable. There is no other we would prefer. His personalized care and ongoing treatments is second to none. He is accountable for saving my wife’s life. This is the man you want when faced with breast cancer. We will be forever indebted to him. Overall rating is “you cannot beat this man”!
Anonymous
I found Dr Scarfe to be the most amazingly empathetic man I could have imagined. He make you feel important, and special at at very difficult time in your life. Very LUCKY to have him.
Anonymous
dedicated doctor who really cares for his patients..goes beyound call of duty