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Lawrence M. Cohen, MD

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Lawrence M. Cohen, MD
Center For Complementary Med
(31 Reviews)
Office

(210) 733-0990

 7300 Blanco Rd Ste 503 San Antonio, TX 78216
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(31 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
3.5 star average for Value
Competent in his analysis of the condition as well as a clear way to begin treatment. He takes time to diagnose because he is listening to all the complaints and gathering test information for strategic approach.
by Joanna xxx.xxx.52.215
February 04, 2015
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Absolutely
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.159.244
October 20, 2014
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.177.200
July 11, 2014

My family doc referred me to Dr. Cohen for a nutritional IV to help with Adrenal Fatigue. I had to have an initial consultation (4 hours- $800) and about $700 worth of additional testing to confirm the hormonal issues( that I knew I was already having but didn't have on paper) before he would do the IV. The IV was not handled well; it was delivered too fast, my hand swelled and bruised, and had pain and limited use for over a week.
Dr, Cohen has more of an Eastern medicine bent, which I expected, but he seemed to see himself as more of a psychologist than a medical doctor. He put me on several homeopathic remedies, without explaining homeopathy or what the remedies were supposed to help. How would I know if they were working? He sent me home with one remedy "to hold"--I have called his office twice to find out what it is supposed to be for, so I will know if I need it, but they will not tell me. "The doctor will know if you need it when you speak to him," is what they tell me.
My saliva testing showed that my female hormones were low (which I already knew, and was already being treated.) Dr. Cohen decided to double my progesterone and add an estrogen cream, which had the effect of being on a super high dose birth control pill. It completely threw my hormones for a loop. My period was delayed 2 1/2 weeks, and when it finally started, I bled for over 2 weeks and became so anemic that I almost bled to death. I went to the ER with a hemoglobin level of 5.5 (life threatening), was transfused with 5 units of blood, and spent 5 days in the hospital. Two months later my cycles are not normal-right now I am bleeding heavily and may have to have an endometrial ablation to stop bleeding. My OB/GYN gave a diagnosis that basically means "medication incorrectly prescribed".
Bottom line: go see Dr. Cohen if you have enough money to jump through his office visit/ testing hoops so you can get some homeopathic remedies or an IV that might help you. But if he starts prescribing things that mess with your hormonal balance, PLEASE get a second opinion. I almost died because of his advice.
by Not dead, but almost xxx.xxx.26.104
July 10, 2014
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Mostly
Does this provider take that extra step to make you feel special?
Yes
Was this provider compassionate to you and your situation?
Mostly
Was the noise level reasonable in this provider's office?
Peaceful
Did you feel that your waiting time was acceptable?
Mostly
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.78.139
July 01, 2014
Does this provider have a good professional reputation within your community?
Definitely! Everyone knows they are the best around!
Was this provider's office too loud?
Not at all, it was very peaceful and quiet
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
No, I don't think so
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
Yes
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
Yes, I was greeted when I walked in
by Carol Turner xxx.xxx.224.86
February 06, 2014
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
Did this provider ever dismiss your concerns as unimportant?
No, they take every concern of mine seriously
Was it easy to make an appointment with this provider?
Yes
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
Did this provider seem up-to-date with the current advancements in their field?
Yes, they were informing me of new advancements that were extremely recent
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.152.12
January 08, 2014
Does this provider use current and safe equipment?
Yes
Has this provider ever cancelled your appointment on you last minute?
Never, they are very reliable.
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Is this provider willing to pursue advice from other providers when necessary?
Absolutely! They aren't arrogant at all and are more than willing to pursue advice when necessary
Did the staff make you feel uncomfortable when you called with questions or concerns?
No, they didn't make me feel uncomfortable
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.137.53
December 04, 2013
Does this provider use current and safe equipment?
Yes
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted
Was this provider sympathetic to your situation?
Yes, they were sympathetic and caring
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
The wait wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best
Does this provider always put the customer first?
Yes, they always put customers first
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.49.85
November 26, 2013
personal and approachable. No BS.
by Robert Bruce xxx.xxx.74.42
November 25, 2013
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Map and Directions
7300 Blanco Rd Ste 503, San Antonio, TX 78216
50 Years In Practice
Website http://www.complemed.net/
Primary Specialty

Holistic Care

Practice Center For Complementary Med
Education Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
Training University of Arizona Medical Center,Tucson, Az.
Himalayan Institute, Honesdale , Pa.
Certification Chelation Therapy, Intravenous Nutritional Therapy