Dr. Bassam A Assaf, MD

My mother was seen in this office by Dr. Assaf. We requested a neurosurgery referral to the University of Iowa and/or M...ayo Clinic for an opinion about the surgery option. The recommendations at the University of Iowa were similar to those by Dr. Assaf. We canceled the other opinion at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Assaf was very thorough and explained her condition well. She was seen promptly after she completed paperwork. The office was very prompt in sharing the records with the University of Iowa and the primary care physician. The staff was always helpful and they kept us informed. Excellent service; 10/10. more details

I was sent to Dr. Assaf by another doctor having having some minor vision problems. I was told be another doctor my vis...ion problems were more than likely cause by migraines. However because I am/ or at least was a CDL driver I needed doctors clearance to return to work. I have a history of MS but I have had no problems since 2005. I was also not experiencing any health problems or loss of motor skills. I was told I needed to have 4 MRI's before he could give me clearence. After I went through the MRI's he came up with more test. These test have shown no signs of any problems and he still refuses to allow me back to work. He is an extremely abrasive and arrogant demeaner about him. He is unwilling to listen to a patient's concerns or problems. He uses my desire to return back to work just about like he is blackmailing me for continued business. He is the last doctor on the face of the earth that I would ever recomment for anyone. more details