Brodheadsville had been very good to my furry family, they were affordable and honest. However, once Dr. Seely died it became a completely different story. First, they weren't available too often, wh... Read More
Brodheadsville had been very good to my furry family, they were affordable and honest. However, once Dr. Seely died it became a completely different story. First, they weren't available too often, which is understandable because they lost their main vet. Then, the replacement took over. Dr. Spizak is a very nice, personable doctor, BUT I feel he doesn't know what he is doing. First of all, he told me my one dog was in heart failure the week before Christmas. The clinic recommended a very expensive cardiologist at Barton heights. I was able to find the same test at another vet, Quakertown for a great savings $1000+ vs $260. I let that one go, everyone makes mistakes, who knows what he may have saw on the xrays--better safe than sorry..whatever. Then, he told me this dog had glaucoma. After watching him heavily struggle to do the pressure test on his eye, I went for a second opinion, no pressure problems, as I suspected. Let me add this was after about an hour's worth of poking and prodding my generally docile 30 lb dog (he doesnt seem too skilled in handling them). Additionally, I had another one of my dogs getting checked regularly for developing lumps. I went years at Brodheadsville being told these lumps didn't need to be removed, by Seely, Spizak, and Sobers. Finally, Spizak recommended 2 out of the 3 of the lumps I was concerned about be removed. The third lump that he said was fine, was on my dog's flank, this lump was inflamed and really was bothering her. I found it odd that the lump was still 'ok' by Spizsk's recommendations. I went for a second and third opinion regarding this lump. The other two vets recommended it be removed, along with an additional 3 lumps (totaling 6). The inflamed lump was biopsied and came back as an aggressive tumor. Another lump that had been on my dog's eyelid for years was also quite troublesome as it had continued to grow year after year overlooked by Brodheadsville. The negligence of this vet has cost my dog her life. I had taken the precautionary steps monitoring the lump and bringing her for regular vet care and he overlooked it. Doing research, I learned the inflammation of the lump is usually a "red flag," but not for him. I'm very saddened by this development at Brodheadsville. I trusted them when Dr. Seely was in practice and appreciated their prices and honesty. I raved about this practice to anyone who would listen. At this point, I feel like the negligence I've encountered here is a death sentence to your furry loved ones. If you feel you must go to Brodheadsville (tho I think they aren't even taking new clients) make arrangements to see Dr. Sobers in her limited hours. I hope your dog has a better fate than mine. My poor, poor dog.Read Less