Dr. Gabi Szwajkowska is easily the best doctor I have ever seen--not only best vet, best doctor. Although I know she must have a busy schedule, she never appears to be in a hurry. She takes her time w... Read More
Dr. Gabi Szwajkowska is easily the best doctor I have ever seen--not only best vet, best doctor. Although I know she must have a busy schedule, she never appears to be in a hurry. She takes her time with my cat and me, giving detailed explanations, listening to my account of his symptoms, and encouraging questions. I know she truly cares.She does an excellent job of explaining diagnostic and treatment processes without dumbing it down, but also in a way that's easy for a layman to understand. She cites up to date research off the top of her head, and you can tell that she really knows her stuff (and not just about medicine either--she remembers my cat's particular details and quirks at each visit).Dr. Szwajkowska is also clear about which diagnostics/treatments are most necessary and which are "just to make sure" type things, which I appreciate because--coupled with her clear and thorough explanations--it makes me more secure in my decisions about my cat's care.Another thing I appreciate is how clear and detailed her documentation is. She sends me home with relevant literature and a run-down of the treatment plan. After my most recent visit, she emailed me a 5 paragraph summation of the various diagnostic steps to take with treatments, including a link to a credible website where I can read more about feline asthma. This is so helpful, because while I understood everything she said at the office and had clear instructions on the medication itself, I can now refer back to the exact diagnostic process we discussed and not worry about forgetting anything.Last year, my cat became life-threateningly ill with some kind of mysterious ringworm/infection/poisoning ordeal. She went above and beyond for him. I'm sure we overstayed our appointment's time slot multiple times, but Dr. Szwajkowska never seemed bothered. She did extra diagnostic work that she did not charge for and consulted other vets. I was very anxious and gave her lengthy explanations of changes in his symptoms, exactly how I implemented the treatments, etc. She listens so well. Even though some of what I was saying was probably irrelevant or expected, she never interrupted or finished my sentences, and she addressed all of my explanations and questions thoroughly and with gravity. We never quite figured out exactly what the issue was--it got worse before it got better, but my cat recovered wonderfully. I'm sure she saved his life, and she made that awful experience infinitely easier for me to navigate.Everything in the cost of each visit is laid out in an itemized list, and while vet bills add up fast no matter where you go, the prices here are reasonable. Dr. Szwajkowska also makes sure to go over the list with me every time so I know which item corresponds to which treatment, diagnostic, or medication we discussed.Medicine is often tricky and convoluted by nature, so the importance of a skilled, intelligent, caring doctor who is also an incredibly effective communicator can't be overstated. Dr. Szwajkowska is all of these things! I know I won't be going anywhere else for vet care. Thanks! Read Less