Neurologists - Las Vegas, NV

"Absolutely horrible. Went in for history of childhood seizures with current intermittent full shoulder up throbbing headaches that nothing helps except laying perfectly flat along with potential non-POTS dysautonomia (and actively experiencing one of my body dysregulation episodes that was manifesting as an adrenaline rush feeling). She first told me I cannot be autistic because I "don't look autistic" and when I said "Are you f kidding me?!" (again, professionally diagnosed autism), she said I'm bipolar. At that point anything I said or did was further evidence of bipolar in her eyes and she refused to do further neurological exploration for my issues. Even though my PCP sent me to her, and my cardiologist, after ruling out POTS, said I needed to follow up with a neurologist for potential other dysautonomias. She refused to believe autism diagnosis (why this was even an issue I'm still unclear), unless I could provide a copy of my diagnosis and she knew and trusted the doctor. She finally agreed to do an MRI and some other test but when her assistant came in the room to schedule a follow-up, all Dr. Shafi had given her was a referral to a psychiatrist that she (Dr. Shafi) wanted me to see. I refused and left, immediately filing a formal complaint against her. I also called my PCP from the parking lot to ask for a new referral and they were just as abhorred at the "care" I just received. For a neurologist, or any medical specialist, to say that an official diagnosis is not valid because I don't have the right look (and there is no "look" to autism), is absolutely disgusting. Then demanding I'm bipolar because I am now upset while on day two of having one of the body dysregulation episodes that got me sent to her in the first place - that is beyond bad medicine. I do not know how this woman even has a license. She is promoting false psychological claims while repeatedly saying "this isnt my area of expertise but [non-scientific/medical claim]". I do not recommend her at all. "

"Great doctor & staff. Convenient location. "

"Everyone in the front office seems rushed, impatient, and over-worked which causes poor (or no) communication with patients who are forced to wait an hour or more to be taken back to see the Doctor. In between my visits, the front office staff who dealt with my insurance took more than 2 work weeks to contact me with updates (despite my leaving several voicemails asking for information and/or timelines). Definitely not worth the wait. During all of my appointments (5 in total over a period of 4 months) Dr. Milford seemed preoccupied and distracted and his questions/answers were always hurried, terse, or both. He made no eye contact. He seemed frustrated that I was having a hard time speaking succintly and as quickly as he was. Ironically, I went to him because I was having problems with cognitive functioning--including forming thoughts and speaking--making his gruff, hurried manner and poor listening skills all the more frustrating. At one point early on, he sent me for tests which confirmed I have carpal tunnel syndrome in both arms. Huh? That complaint was never even brought up during our 6 minute appointments. After subjecting myself to his idea of practicing medicine for 4 more appointments (I was desperate, I admit, for answers), he recommended I go elsewhere for treatment. He said he didn't have the time to try to figure out what was wrong with me (sudden cognitive impairment including difficulty forming thoughts and speaking). Dr. Milford seems to prefer to take straightforward, easier-to-diagnose cases. He also seems inclined to run unecessary tests like the nerve conduction study that was done on my arms and legs. It makes no sense to me that he never once ordered a scan of my head. For these reasons, I would never recommend Dr. Milford--to anyone."