Philip H Symes, MD

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Philip H Symes, MD

4.5

(152 reviews)

Medical Oncology

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Allegheny Clinic Medical Oncology

*Primary Location
Saint Vincent Radiation Oncology
2508 Myrtle St
Erie, PA 16502
Tel: 814.452.7822
Fax: 814.452.7842

Dr. Symes is a hematologist and medical oncologist with the Allegheny Clinic Medical Oncology practice and the AHN Cancer Institute at Saint Vincent Hospital.

He graduated from medical school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and completed a residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond, Virginia. He completed fellowship training in hematology and oncology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is the author of several abstracts and publications in professional journals on immunology and pathology.

Hematology

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

Univ. of Cincinnati Hosp.

Residency

Medical College of Virginia

Strong Memorial Hospital / Univ of Rochester Med

School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Internal Medicine-Hematology

American Board of Internal Med-Medical Oncology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.5

(152 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.4

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.5

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.5

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.5

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.5

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Patient Comments

September 07, 2020

worst experience with a Dr. ever!!!!

September 07, 2020

Would have preferred a little more in the visit summary. But very pleased with decision and explanation.

August 15, 2020

Dr.Symes is Awesome!!! .He is serious person but seems to care about me and my hea lth

July 20, 2020

I have great respect for this care provider.

July 13, 2020

Dr. Symes isn't the easiest communicator, but he cares very much and he is brilliant. You might have to ask him to slow down or to stop and listen though.

July 13, 2020

It is so gratifying to have a doctor and [...] who are so competent and caring.

July 12, 2020

GOOD

June 15, 2020

The office staff and physician went above and beyond to help my son on this crazy day. We did not know the Cancer Institute had moved, I went to the wrong building. Every office I encountered in attempting to find the Cancer Institute were above and beyond helpful. Dr Symes still saw my son even though we arrived 25 minutes late for the appointment! He still took the time to address my concerns regarding my son and his disease without rushing. Absolutely wonderful care!

June 09, 2020

Dr. Symes seemed to be in a hurry.

May 18, 2020

GOOD CHAT. [...]

May 06, 2020

love Dr. Symes. He's patient and caring. very knowledgeable. Will recommend

May 06, 2020

Dr Symes is always listening and very caring.

April 20, 2020

Very knowledgeable.

March 25, 2020

he seemed to be compassionate about my medical information by explaining my medical condition and choices by sharing computor information and diagrams with me

March 22, 2020

It was a good visit and I have no complaints or negative comments

March 17, 2020

Very impressed with knowledge

March 08, 2020

I felt as if the Dr. did not want to treat my rare cancer and was giving up on me. He did not explain things and seemed uncomfortable answering questions. I ended up switching providers because of this appointment.

March 07, 2020

not a friendly, happy doctor.

March 07, 2020

this physician seems disinterested in general

March 07, 2020

Dr Symes is kind and caring and knowledgeable, but can be challenging to converse with - he sometimes starts to answer while I'm still asking a question so I'm not sure if he's understanding my meaning or just assuming what I'll finish saying

March 07, 2020

the care provider was extremely hurried. I had to practicality yell after him to ask a question. I am not a needy patient but feel I deserve way more than I received

December 03, 2019

I had to wait 40 minutes to see provider, for an 8:30 A.M. appointment. He has been late for every appointment.