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Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute

Urology • Bridgeport, CT

★★★★★4.6/545 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye (for Dr. Keith O'Brien): 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
  • Birdeye (for Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute): 1.0/5 (4 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Prompt and helpful communication from some providers
  • Kind, efficient, and professional care reported by some patients
  • High survey ratings for specific individual specialists within larger groups

Common complaints

  • Disorganized office management and communication issues
  • Difficulty scheduling appointments
  • Unsympathetic, rude, or unprofessional staff demeanor
  • Concerns regarding lack of follow-up or clear treatment explanations
  • Reports of long wait times and rushed consultations

In patients' words

"I had a horrible experience with this Doctor and his staff who are extremely unsympathetic. ... I rarely write reviews and have never been so put off my a doctor or their practice."

— Healthgrades review of Dr. Jeffrey Ranta

"Dr O'Brien and his staff have been great to deal with. They communicate promptly and respond to all of my questions and concerns. It's been a very positive experience."

— Google review of Dr. Keith O'Brien

"The office staff is very rude and incompetent. They give no pre-option instructions. ... The place was filthy, with other people's urine samples just left in the bathroom for the next person to see."

— Vitals review of Dr. Jeffrey D. Small

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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