Timms Brian J.M. Dr

Such a bad experience can't connect with children or teens.

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 son’s 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 you’re here’, so we did…



Brian was incredibly dismissive when we shared about our son’s 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 shouldn’t be disregarded especially since my son had been having suicidal idealations. Brian’s exact words were “it’s amazing what kids can learn off the internet isn’t 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 I’m not sure how this works or if it will record my name but, just so Brian can’t claim I am hiding behind an unknown name, 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 (that’s if you bothered to take any notes at all after we left)?!

We have been seeing Dr Brian Timms for the past 2 and a half years with all 3 of our children. We can't rate him highly enough. He takes the time to listen to all your worries and concerns about your children no matter how major or minor the issue is. All 3 of our children were premature and have had quite a few different health issues and we have found Dr Timms to be an expert in this field and the child's health is always the number 1 priority. I find it comforting that you are able to contact Dr Timms 24/7 with any concerns and it is great that you always get a prompt response.
We would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a paediatrician.

Dr Timms has been our family paediatrician for the last 4 years. We have been thrilled with his service and expertise. He is thorough, caring, efficient and flexible. His priority is the health and well being of the child and his commitment to getting positive outcomes is unwavering. He has seen my children for multiple different concerns- medical, cardiac, orthopedic, behavioural, respiratory, GI- and with each concern his care has been outstanding. As a nurse myself, i know what makes a great doctor and I couldn't recommend Dr Timms more highly.