Blake J. Newman, MD

My English is very limited and he doesn't speak Spanish, but he tries to explain everything in any way we can understand. My respects to him, a very good doctor. [TRANSLATED]

It felt today Dr Newman was in such a rush in my appointment today. I felt like it was a 3 min appointment and before he left I asked is my VNS battery still okay? He usually is not like that he usually takes his time and makes sure all is good. He is a good Doctor.

Dr. Newman met me, listened to my seizure history. Suggested we look into more tests to see if surgery could be an option. Turned out it was. My prior drs. Never discussed any other treatment options except continue with my meds that weren't stopping seizures I didn't even detect were happening myself. Testing lead to me realizing first I was having more seizures then I knew. Then he made me comfortable enough to explore surgery information. He always made me feel like he was listening to me, my feelings, apprehension. Then educated me, and let me wait and make a decision without pushing me in any way. With his help, caring, education, I trusted him and the surgeon, ended up having a surgery, now 1.5 years seizure free. Yahoo So I'd say he paid attention to my particular situation, by listening and having the knowledge to get the right test to find a solution. Not just throw pills to the problem, as I had for 14 years. Thank you for your knowledge. [NAME REMOVED]

He is amazing.

I've told a couple of people how the kepra that Dr Newman started to give me how much it's helped me and for how long I haven't had any seizures, this year would already be 6 years.

DR.NEWMAN HAS BEEN SO HELPFUL, KIND, CARING AND KNOWLEDGEABLE IN HELPING WITH OUR HEALTHCARE.

I greatly respect and admire Dr. Newman. I think he strikes the right balance between offering information and advice, which is no easy feat. I trust Dr. Newman that I can tell him what I'm concerned about and he will respond with valuable information and useful advice and recommendations.

Dr. Newman has always treated me with respect and understanding. He's always made sure that I'm okay with my treatment and he always listens to me first. He's the best doctor and a great person.

I love having him as my doctor and he great at answering my questions and very knowledgeable

He is the best

Very Hard for me to explain . Respect

I obviously have complete faith in Dr. Newman's abilities. After all, I trust my life with him! What else can I say?

Knowledgeable and smart, friendly, kind, funny.

A great meeting.

I would recommend Doctor Knewman to anyone because He listens and answers all questions and concerns about anything that you have my questions was answered right away and was in away that I could understand what He was talking about

Doctor Newman was very professional. He listened to me he answered some questions. I would highly recommend him and I have.

As a health provider he is quick to respond to your requests and overall health concerns. As a specialist he is highly informative in his field of expertise. Always professsional and in a polite and good mood.

Excellent doctor with great understanding and compassion

He is so nice.

Knowledgeable physician is willing to listen to concerns and answers questions so that I can understand them

Spoke to me in layman's terms, was concise while also giving sufficient details that answered all my questions.

Very straight to the point and great at describe my options.

He has one of the best bedside manners for any Nuerologist. He is also very knowledgeable with new and old medicines alike.

We appreciate your care and time you take to listen to us!

I just don't think I was taken very serious and that I really just spent too much money to be told exactly what my doctor told me to do it was a pointless trip.

I'm [NAME REMOVED] guardian and I just want to say thank you to Dr Newman

I forgot to mention my arthritis that has been more than a pain

He is awesome. It is so important to have a Nuerologist who values and listens to your opinion. He definitely does that.

Dr. Newman always answers with caring and making sure you understand what you need to do to help yourself

Blake is a great professional and a kind person.

Dr. Newman is very knowledgeable, helpful, and respectful. He works hard to provide informed care. I'm glad Dr. Newman is back in network for me.

I respect , trust, & admire, Dr Newman. He's straightforward, listening to my concerns and gripes about seizing, but never being ambivalent. He's a good candidate to have as your doctor! He is professional, intelligent, & knowledgeable.Recently,despite asking my pharmacist if some of my medications were interacting and causing balance problems the said no. Dr Newman listened to my problems and adjusted when I take my seizure meds . It solved that problem. He's a great person to talk with about issues, doesn't get judgmental.

I haven't been to, to much neurologists but Dr. Newman has got to be my #1 favorite, especially when it comes to seizures and medications. He's always there for you.

A great doctor who listens and shows true concern.

Dr Newman is the best and always makes. E feel like I'm being heard and understood

Thank Dr Newman for your attention to my concerns

Wonderful man. My daughter has autism. He is very respectful of her condition and actually listened to me about what upsets her. I really appreciate that.

Very dismissive

Dr. Newman is great! He's very kind, understanding and explains things well. He takes time with you and don't rush. And he actually listens and doesn't just dismiss your questions and concerns. I highly recommend him!!

I was quite impressed with his listening abilities and I told him so.

Es muy amable y para mi punto de vista muy profesional contesta todas mis dudas sobre mi salud

I like having him as my doctor

Dr. Blake J. Newman is great! Listens to concerns and offers up viable answers that remove all doubts. Great mannerism to instill confidence in his abilities!

I will never be able to tell anyone how much I appreciate all the help I get from Dr Newman. Always willing to explain again if I need it and still trying to help figure out the next step.

He explained the process of the next step we'll, but didn't listen to the fact that I had just been injured by a bad seizure, and needed medical care from that before going through with the test. He didn't care about the patient. Just money it seemed, and I wasn't physically capable in position to go through with the test. Then supposedly they called and set me up an appointment for this 4 day test, yet I didn't get it from anyone, so they canceled me out, as if I'm the bad guy. My whole purpose was to get OFF medication. NOT go switching on to other kinds but taking just as many pills. That's not my goal. So if they can't do that, there's no sense in getting me back in. I want to get down to 0-3 pills, and same with seizures per month.

We know each other well from a long battle of epilepsy I have. He has provided great care and support for me

Is great Doctor

Willing to call back after technical error and ensure we had the meeting via phone.

Dr. Newman is a great guy. He is a great person who takes the time to talk about things that are important!

Needs to listen better and improve his care skills

Thanks doctor Newman for your care. I sincerely appreciate it. The Spaniard

Dr. Newman does not seem to be in the practice to help patients. He seems like he is in a hurry and did not even look over the paperwork they made me fill out prior to the visit. No compassion, uncaring and just wanted to refill my meds and get out of there quickly. Not a good experience.

Dr. Newman did a great job answering my questions about my medications and their side affects. I felt very comfortable talking with him.

I like doctor Newman

Very grateful that we found Dr Newman

He was awesome, he asked me what I wanted to do and really validated my opinion and my decisions in moving forward with my treatment.

Dr. Newman is an awesome doctor. He always treats me very good and is very helpful.

He's a great provider

Dr. Newman was very helpful and made sure I understood options available to me and provided advise.

I'm so happy to see him as my epileptologist & wouldn't trust anyone else. He's making tremendous progress in my seizures in over seven years since moving to Utah. He treats me with medication and a NeuroPace implant.

I was treated with respect and was given what helps me.

I've been very happy with dr. Newman. He listens to my concerns and gives valuable feedback. I am being treated for epilepsy and have had many questions because it is a recent diagnosis. I'm very glad for the time he takes to listen to my concerns.

He is very kind and attentive to concerns brought up and very reassuring. He is upfront about my health and genuinely cares about my wellbeing. While having met with dozens of doctors previously, he is by far the best in all he does!

He wanted to know how my health was and if the medication was still working out okay

I've had a lot of appointment with Dr. Newman as he has been my provider for quite a while. This appointment in particular was probably the best. Dr. Newman cared for me more than just a patient. He asked genuine questions and actually showed real care and interest. I was extremely happy with this visit.

Dr Newman has been amazing helping me through a difficult diagnosis.

Very Friendly. Competent answers all questions

Seemed to knowny case.

The only recommendation he considered was medication through regular pharmacy even though I had told him I'm taking cbd oils and they seem to be doing just as much as previous medications taken years ago. It seemed his only concern was his security not my wellness

Dr Newman listens and shows care.

Very knowledgeable, and explains the answers clearly. He made sure I understood the answer before we moved on. Early to the appointment.

Dr Newman is extremely thoughtful and caring. I'm retiring and wish I could take the entire office with me to my new state. Thanks for everything!

Dr Newman is a nice man, but he spends a good portion of his time talking to the understudies, more than the patients that are paying a lot of money for his time.

Dr Newman listened to what I said and then acted on my problems.

very friendly and so nice

My initial reaction to Dr. Newman was filled with annoyance and frustration. He was rude, interrupted me and seemed arrogant. After advocating for myself, he finally listened and created a plan for evaluation. By the end of the appointment I felt more reassured that I can get some answers to my health issues. I believe Dr. Newman is knowledgeable but has a terrible bedside manner.

So far so good I really like my doctor well my whole team so far! The first visit was a success!!

Great professional.

I have nothing negative to say! He made me feel at ease and answered all questions. Displayed unquestionable competency. I left happier than when I went in!

He has been treating me since 2017. His care and experience has helped me to completely conquer the seizures I was having.

He was very kind to me, treated me with with respect, and answered all of my questions to my satisfaction.

Very knowledgeable, and explained things well. Educated me about my condition and future treatments, testing, prescriptions, and health issues. Things and ideas I havent heard from my other drs. Of 15 years.

He takes the time to listen to you

Was a great doctor very well liked

Dr. Newman patiently answered our questions. He was friendly and professional. He clearly explained options to us and helped us understand his reasoning as well.

What is very good

For the first Time since my accident and the condition that resulted from it, I feel that I finally have a doctor that I am confident in and on the road to recovery.

Dr Newman was very polite and explained his thoughts well

He gave us so many available option. Our last provider didn't. We look forward to getting the treatment we need.

I was actually treated like a person who mattered and not just brushed off. I have never received such great care. His medical student was also amazing. I finally feel like I have a team that will be able to help me live a normal life and actually cares about finding a solution.

First visit , he seems qualified and was easy to talk to. I'd come back.

I'm always impressed with Dr. Newman's kindness and courtesy. He respects me as a patient and is always happy to listen to my concerns and answer my questions.

Very trusting, personable, knowledgeable, professional ,listens to patients. He is personable, funny, easy to talk with.

Great doctor, humane, knowledgeable and caring

Dr. Newman made sure to come up with a plan to help with diagnosis although it will have to wait.

Dr. Newman made sure to come up with a plan to help with diagnosis although it will have to wait.

This Doctor didn't even know why I was there and was dismissive and not interested in getting me to the right Dr for my needsVery disappointing trip to slc

Dr. Newman is incredibly awesome.

Dr. Newman was wonderful at reviewing treatment options and seeing what would work for us.

I am very thankful that I was put with Dr. Newman. He is amazing! Very thoughtful in the sense of ur wellbeing in mind. Never have I felt like I'm just another # or he hasn't thought clearly about my situation. Again very grateful for him & all the staff.

Newman was familiar with my file before meeting & I like knowing he spent time reviewing rather not just a walk-in. He didn't mind explaining the product again, giving specific examples of the device In my skull. Felt his enthusiasm at my programs empathy at my satisfaction. Seemed more inclusive this visit.

Very good

I would gladly recommend the facility to friends or family who might need a neurologist. They went above and beyond in telling me that my medication would not interfere with a pregnancy should I choose to start a family. While I am not at that juncture yet, I appreciated them offering that information without being asked.

Love Dr. Newman, he has been my Dr for years now and does an excellent job with my health.The PA asked the exact same questions the nurse did though and took the same notes he did but probably learning

Dr Newman was very rude to me when he first met me because I would not meet with his medical student. I was never asked if I would be willing to meet the medical student, he just came in my room and said he was going to ask me questions and then report to Dr. Newman. I was not okay with that so I sent the medical student away to which Dr. Newman came in and said something to the effect of this is his clinic and a learning institution and if I'm going to be seen here then I'll be seen by medical students. To which I responded that I do not meet with medical students so it doesn't seem like this will be good fit. I felt talked down to and lectured to and it was a really poor way to start our first meeting and I will never go back to Dr. Newman nor will ever refer anyone to him because of his lack of manners and courtesy.

This doctor would not allow us to complete our sentences. Constantly talked over us like we were nothing. Showed no concern or care for our daughters well-being. We tried expressing our concerns and were interrupted constantly by the doctor and him telling us how he was the one that would make all of the decisions. Did not explain the way behind anything but was very short with his answers. I was interrupted three times when asking about possibilities he wouldn't even listen through what I was trying to say just interrupt and stop me right there the absolute worst doctor experience I have ever had.

I had a very good experience with the doctor and nurse.

He is good at including me in treatment options and pays attention to how well I understand everything. When he goes over the quarterly assessment of my medical device, he takes time to explain it and will demonstrate how it's been working- senses and interrupts my seizures. You can see his eagerness when he get to see it working so well for his patient.

Bad

Blake J Newman put his head in his hands a few times, he didn't seem to care nor put much interest in the history of my seizures, auras, times, dates, lengths etc. He made me feel like I was wasting his time. This has been such a huge life changing time for me, I've never had seizures growing up and this year they started and sadly my neurologist showed very little to no interest. I'll need to find a new neurologist for me personally

Very good!

I like that he likes to think of us as a team who creates solutions together to address my seizures

Good

Didn't seem to care about questions or concerns of mine, dismissive, rude, name calling, he seems to think that all of his opinions are right and you must agree with him

We had to come back for a new setting in the same week and I've never felt so devalued before. I felt like we were an imposition and was told point blank that this was not a clinic visit and he had other "sick" patients to see. I didn't realize that we were not considered a person of needs or respect!

I already have suggested my doctor to other people. I'm always bragging about how awesome he is. The doc informs me of options and risks that go along with that. What I want to achieve out of today's meeting. I enjoy our meetings very much. I feel comfortable relaxed easy to talk to. No stress.

Fair

It seem to me he didn't want to help or listen.

just as I said, Blake Newman showed zero interest in my health concerns, I hope the best for all of you

The doctor did not address me by name. He should have addressed me by name.

it was great

Wss a very quick appointment mostly for getting prescriptions renewed. Was asked if there were any changes, whether vaccinated for Covid, etc., and that was pretty much it. No problems to discuss.

I could not have been more pleased with the quality and thoroughness of my visit with Dr. Newman. The timing was _perfect_ (which suggests the arrangement of my visit was prioritized and pushed by people there, thank you), and the additional information helped me commit more confidently to the path laid out by my other providers.

We talked about my medications and the success that I am having with them.

we have had two appointments with Dr Newman and so far we really are happy with his knowledge and clarity.

was a little frustrated cause I felt I was talked over and having never met me before was left feeling a little bit so unimportant.

Dr Newman treats me with respect, concern and kindness. I trust his experience, knowledge, and am confident he is a crucial member to his colleagues while discussing patient needs.

this doctor was very helpful.

No treatment needed

Good

Need to have vns changed but whem they think its right its right

very good

first virtual visit it went well. Dr. Newman is great.

l feel like l am not being heard when it comes to my VNS

We went through all of the emotions and solutions.

Physician was in a rush, not willing to answer questions.

I recommend dr Newman to anyone with any kind of seizures of anything dr. Blake Newman is experienced in.

I am always recommending you to others. My neighbor uses your services.