Joshua I Bleier

I recently had Anal Fistulotomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy performed by Dr. Bleier and his team at Penn Med. I was diagnosed while living outside the USA. I needed family support post-surgery and decided to come back to the Philadelphia area for the procedure. I did extensive research and asked many questions prior to deciding where I would go, and which surgeon would be best for my condition. Michael who is a PA on Dr. Belier’s team patiently answered all my questions, on a timely basis, so I could make an educated decision. I flew back to be examined by Dr. Bleier and was able to have the surgery done just before Christmas. Shout out to Michael, Irina, and Dr. Bleier for the care, professionalism, courtesy and communication from him and his entire staff was beyond amazing. I am 2.5 weeks from having the surgery and on my way to a full recovery. I feel greatly confident referring to Penn Med, Dr. Bleier and their Colo-Rectal Group. Thank you.

Went to Bleier with chronic anorectal issues that were worsening. I felt like he did not believe my pain as a younger person and ordered no scans or tests. Had urgent care dr perform her own assessment and she knew something was wrong. She got me on his surgery schedule. Despite waiting in pre-op for 5 hours, still no tests or scans were performed. When I returned to hospital 3 days later he assured me my pain was just a hematoma breaking up, even though an ER CT scan had just shown a large abscess he missed because he didn’t do any scans. He wanted me to wait 2 days on antibiotics and I asked for a new doctor. She agreed with me it was the abscess and operated immediately with immediate relief. Don’t use this doctor unless you want to go back to the hospital for someone else to fix his mistakes

Extremely poor care and did not check on patient once after surgery.

I felt I was in better hands with Dr. Bleier after finally getting a good stoma, but it was downhill from there. He and other surgeons did not correct my recurring fistulas, and after all the pain, money and wasted time I ended up with a permanent stoma. In my final surgery, he made the careless mistake of leaving in a staple which caused 6 months of agony where I had to have a drain in multiple times, 6 CTs when already high risk & ANOTHER surgery (this time someone new and top notch) to correct it as that was the only way to do so. I guess he thought I hadn't had my fill of surgeries (8). Words cannot express how angry I am that I had to endure that needless pain and infection, delaying my life even longer after cancer and complications for years and making quarantine more unbearable. Someone from Penn in the "excellent doctors" rankings should NOT make such a basic negligent mistake. Don't make the same mistake I did in choosing him as your doctor for such a life altering surgery.

Easy to talk to !

Rude. Waste of time. Arrived extra early. 45 minutes after appointment time, still sitting in lobby.

I initially went to Dr. Blier as a second opinion. Best decision I ever made. I left the initial visit feeling hopeful and relieved that I had options to treat my condition other than radical surgery. He takes his time to answer questions and is very empathetic and caring. He is also a very skilled surgeon. After having a moderately big surgery, I never had any pain. I trust Dr. Blier with my life and would recommend him to anyone.

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Doctor Blier is very thorough, down to earth and makes you feel comfortable. He takes his time and is never in a rush. I highly recommend Doctor Blier.

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Dr. Bleier is a wonderful doctor. Spends as much time as necessary so that your problems are understood. He is very caring. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Bleier. He does everything he can to make you feel comfortable. I always feel like I am in the best of hands.

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