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Patient Rating:

4.4 out of 5

39 Patient Ratings
18 Patient Comments

Rafael Firszt, M.D., M.B.A.

Specialties

  • Pediatric Immunology
  • Pediatric Allergy
  • Allergy

Languages

  • English

Bio

Dr. Rafael Firszt completed his medical school and pediatric residency training at McGill University. He completed his fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Duke University. He is currently an Instructor in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Primary Children’s Medical Center.
As a pediatric allergist he treats children with allergic and immunological diseases including food allergy, eczema, asthma, medication allergies, seasonal allergies, chronic hives and immunodeficiencies. His research focuses on understanding and treating children with underlying food allergies.

Locations

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(801) 213-9400 Greenwood Health Center
7495 South State Street
Midvale, UT 84047
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(801) 213-3599 Primary Children's Medical Center
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 213-4500 South Jordan Health Center
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics - Instructor
Academic Divisions Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology
Board Certification American Board of Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
National Board of Medical Examiners
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Peds)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.2
My confidence in doctor
4.3
Time doctor spent with me
4.5
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.7
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.4
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.2
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.4
Wait time at clinic
4.1
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.4

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 06, 2013

Dr. Firszt is an excellent doctor. His response time to questions submitted after the appointment was great.

April 15, 2013

I almost never see the care provider. It would be nice to have a follow up every so often. I work almost totally with the CNA.

April 09, 2013

I have high confidence in the doctor. Would appreciate more explanation of what to expect from condition, effects of drugs in short and long term and potential causes of my condition.

April 08, 2013

At first, I was taken a back by Dr. Firzst's personality. He comes off a bit cold and very clinical. I kept coming because I knew he was good at what he did. The longer I've gone, the more I understand his personality and it doesn't bother me anymore. But, I almost stopped going at first because he can be quite blunt. I didn't feel he took my concerns seriously because my son was so young. I felt he brushed me off since babies can have lots of reasons for reactions. Once we found out my son's disease and that there was reason for concern he's been on board and very thorough.

April 02, 2013

My experience seeing Dr. Firszt was excellent all around. He was able to clear up a lot of questions and concerns I had and was very caring and thoughtful with no signs of having to hurry along to the next patient.

March 16, 2013

It took close to 2 weeks before anyone got back to me about the lab work, but once the doctor contacted me he spent close to 1 hour with me on the phone. I felt very good about Camas' treatment plan and available options!

March 13, 2013

Dr. Firszt is our favorite doctor ever! He explains everything very clearly, as well as explaining relevant research to assist us in making an educated decision for our son. My son loves going to see Dr. Firszt and is always excited when we have an appointment coming up.

February 25, 2013

This is the first time I can honestly say that I didn't like one of the U's physicians (and I've seen my fair share). After discussing my symptoms with one of the assistants, Dr. Firszt came in and told me, in a condescending way might I add, that he wasn't convinced I had a food allergy. He made me feel like I was wasting his time, but because I insisted that I'd like to rule things out, he reluctantly ran some tests. And after the test results came up negative, he walked in with a smug look on his face because he had been right. After months of waiting to get in to see an allergist, I felt stupid for even coming in to see him. I will never go back to Dr. Firszt, and I will never recommend him to any other potential patient.

February 05, 2013

Dr Firszt is an excellent doctor. He has changed our son's life!

January 31, 2013

I found the care provider to be condescending and at times arrogant

January 22, 2013

first experience with an "allergy" and now i can finally relate to other allergy sufferers. This clinic is a huge asset for our organization. My hope is that appropriate access and clinics are in alignment with the demand, as i am unfamiliar with the demand.

December 17, 2012

I have never had a doctor just sit and talk me through a problem like Dr. Firszt. It was so nice to feel like he genuinely cared about my situation.

November 08, 2012

i really like him!!! i feel better already and its only been a week!

October 09, 2012

I was very pleased with my entire experience.

September 18, 2012

Dr. Firszt was very nice. He too seemed very hurried. It felt like the staff was dividing time between too many patients. I didn't feel like we really had anyone's full attention. I wish Dr. Firszt would have listened more to my concerns. We didn't really come away from the appointment with any new information.

September 03, 2012

Dr. Fritz seems to already have a full practice. Waiting time at the Greenwood clinic was several months out and at PMC it is 6 months. Dr. Fritz came accross as busy.

June 04, 2012

Provider was offish at the beginning of my appt, but then warmed up.

June 04, 2012

Dr. Firszt was awesome at explaining the entire process of what I was looking to have done and the risks, etc. He seemed very genuinely concerned for my well being.