Timms Brian J.M. Dr

A combination of ignorance and arrogance towards both my daughter and myself. Our entire appointment was spent being talked out about his medical degree and people who were successful and how my recently diagnosed ADHD daughter just had to get more organised and try harder. My teenage daughter burst into tears as we left. He took 3 phone calls during our appointment and on one of them mentioned another patients full name and diagnosis. It was appalling. He hadnt read the report the educational psychologist had completed but started the appointment by stating well is it really ADHD? Not many questions asked, but lots of him talking. I am glad I had a teenager who was able to verbalise her discomfort with this doctor. He even made a sarcastic remark that the name of the psychologist (a European sounding name), was a good Australian name. Time to step away from dealing with children. Maybe go lecture somewhere as you seem to like the sound of your own voice. The report that you didnt read was incomplete but the diagnosis was quite clear as you yourself have stated in your response. I am not happy returning to someone who lacks the professionalism to not answer his phone during the time I am paying for, and them mention others patients names and their diagnosis. I also dont need to spend 75 minutes listening to your resume. Your suggestions were not dismissed and we do not want a miracle cure, but they are also what we already now and have begun implementing. We didnt need to pay over $300 for that information. We both live with someone who has achieved great things in his life with this condition, we just dont need to see a doctor who asks so few questions and talks about irrelevant nonsense.
Mar 22nd, 2023

Mar 2nd, 2023

If I could give 0 star I would. I took my son to see him as I was sure my son was Autistic. He told me he was an expert in autism. My son was just naughty and told me I was lying! Yes, he said that. I left the appointment and never went back. We did see him for several prior sessions. My mental health suffered. Kinder etc all could see my son was autistic. Thank goodness for the Royal childrens hospital. The behaviour team could see the traits straight away. Four weeks later he was fully diagnosed with level 2 autism. This so called Dr has left me anger for a long time. As it caused delays and mental health that didnt need to happen. Please dont take your child to see him if you feel they have developmental delays.
Jan 15th, 2023

I am really surprised to read some of these reviews however it appears a lot would be written by the same person using different accounts. I have used Brian for 2 x births and post birth. He has always shown empathy and listened to me as a mother, not disregarding my concerns. He tells you loud and clear what you NEED to hear, not what you want to hear. He is straight to the point and will give you very clear and precise information. He was one of the only people who took me seriously and listened to my concerns and came up with a useful solution.
Oct 14th, 2022

If I could give 0 stars I would. It has taken me months to come and write this review as my son, husband and I were SO angry and astonished by the lack of professionalism and compassion shown by Brian. I have come back now because I am still quite shaken by the experience and want to warn other families to STAY AWAY. My son (12yrs old) struggles with anxiety and it has slipped into depression, he has been seeing a psychologist for three years. She recommended we see a pediatrician to try to get some further clarity around his depression and to ask for guidance about how to help my son sleep better. Being a new client we assumed Brian would have looked through the notes our sons psychologist had sent though. He had not. Brian then opened the notes on his computer but didn't bother reading them saying, you may as well just tell me why youre here, so we did Brian was incredibly dismissive when we shared about our sons mental health struggles, sarcastically saying things like yes but all kids are depressed or ADHD or something nowadays. I was taken aback and explained that I had had depression in the past and thought that it shouldnt be disregarded especially since my son had been having suicidal idealations. Brians exact words were its amazing what kids can learn off the internet isnt it? We were HORRIFIED! How can this man practice medicine and be dismissive of mental health issues and be so callous and reckless with his words? My son sat there in tears and Brian just ignored it. He even had the audacity to answer a mobile call during our session and then went on to complain to us because it was a tele-marketer/sales call. We left the appointment feeling so dejected. I was dumbfounded that Brian could still have clients. I assume he must solely work with babies, clearly he doesn't have the expertise or empathy needed to listen to the concerns of a pre teen. I know parents/children are on long waiting lists to see pediatricians at the moment. My heart hurts for you all as you wait to get help for your child, but PLEASE AVOID seeing Brian Timms. This man just added further angst to our family and should NOT BE PRACTICING medicine. Now I have never left a review for anything before so Im not sure how this works or if it will record my name but, just so Brian cant claim I am hiding behind an unknown identity, I am happy to come forward to share my surname: Rushton-Smith. Brian, feel free to check your notes on an appointment back in Dec 2022 (thats if you bothered to take any notes at all after we left)?!
Mar 17th, 2023