Yesterday, I had a knee injury that was quickly swelling up. I filled out a form online to get an appointment with their urgent care, and literally one minute later, received a phone call to schedule. They were able to get me in almost immediately. Once there, I was quickly brought back, given xrays, and then saw the orthopedic specialist on staff, Dr Blaine Etzel. He immediately put me at ease with his warm, laid back and caring personality. He asked me lots of questions, gave my knee an exam, and showed me my xrays. He even gave me a copy of them without my asking. He explained exactly what was going on with my knee, referred me to PT, scheduled me for a follow up appointment in 4 weeks to come back here and see a knee specialist to make sure PT was working, and just answered all of my questions so thoroughly. He even offered me an immediate treatment to bring the swelling down and help with the pain, which I decided to accept, and am happy I did. Today, the next day, I'm already feeling much better, even though I know I still have weeks of PT ahead of me. I was so impressed with Dr Etzel and highly recommend him - it couldn't have been a better overall experience. I believe he works urgent care Fridays-Sundays, if I'm correct. The lady at the front desk was also super kind and easy to talk with. I just moved here from Austin, TX, where the options for a sudden knee injury are either generic urgent care or hospital emergency room. These places are useless, and all they do is xray you, give you crutches, and then have you call around to schedule with an external orthopedic specialist. This takes time and effort, and then you take the first available appointment, which might be a week or so out. Then that person will finally do the correct exam, tell you what they think is wrong, and then write a referral to PT. So it all takes a very long time with no quick answers. This was SUCH a better, one-stop experience, and I left knowing what to do! You can even come here for the PT or an MRI if you chose. They have it all here! Just so impressed by this place and grateful they were here for me. read more

I've visited this location a few times when taking my mother to physical therapy and for an Orthopedic surgery consultation. The staff is always professional and they go the extra mile to assist. The reception phone etiquette is top tier. They're always able to accommodate me with rescheduling and today I had to make an appointment for a Walk-in for my daughter. This location was highly rated for sports physical therapy and urgent care needs. My daughter is an athlete and often she experiences sprains when competing. Today's walk-in appointment was excellent. We met with Jake & Anna. They saw us right away and helped us with choosing an affordable & supportive ankle brace. Thanks to the team. I love how convenient this location is from home and the late evening hours. read more

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I want to share my experience to help other patients avoid unexpected costs when visiting EmergOrtho. Please take the time to stop and carefully read anything you are asked to sign in their office. During my visit to the Raleigh urgent care location, I was provided with an arm brace without being clearly informed that it would cost nearly $200. I later discovered that a similar brace could have been purchased online for under $25. I was not given the opportunity to decline or explore more affordable options. Additionally, if you are paying out of pocket, make sure to get your quoted price in writing. At the Wake Forest location, I called ahead and was given a price for my follow-up visit. I paid that exact amount at the appointment, but was later billed an additional $25 with no prior notice or explanation. To make matters worse, attempts to resolve this issue were unsuccessful. The manager never returned my calls or responded to my email. Overall, if you must, I strongly encourage patients to ask detailed questions, request written cost estimates, and fully understand and question any documents before signing to avoid unexpected charges. read more

Absolutely unprofessional. My wife has had back pain for a long time and had been putting off making an appointment to be seen. It got to the point where she couldn't take it, and made an appointment here. After waiting three weeks for appointment day, she and I both took the day off of work and headed to Raleigh. Less than an hour and a half before the appointment, we received a call from the office saying that her appointment was canceled because the physician was leaving in August and wasn't seeing patients today. My Wife explained that we had taken the day off of work, but the woman didn't care, she just stated that they only found out yesterday that the physician was leaving. Had they bothered to call yesterday when they found out, we could've made arrangements to go somewhere else, or not both take the day off of work. Fortunately, the Dunn location, which takes walk-ins and is much closer, was extremely accommodating and got us in immediately. If you choose to go with this group, I would avoid the Raleigh location and go to Dunn. read more

Last year, after enduring pain from the plate Hage put in in 2021 for over a year, I asked Hage to remove the plate. At first he said yes and then he changed his mind, forcing me to find another surgeon to remove the plate. Which I did. My arm felt better two days after the plate was removed and has continued to feel great. Hage's decision not to remove the plate caused me extra pain and much trouble, having to find another surgeon. The surgery has been a great success. They have lost a patient forever. read more

I want to give a shout out to Referral Coordinator, Louise!! Louise is always so pleasant and eager to help! I am a fellow Referral Coordinator & have had interactions with her for over 3 years now. She follows through and really cares about the patients. Thanks for everything, Louise!! You are AWESOME!! read more

TL;DR? Got back pain? Fat people need not apply! If you have a high BMI, they won't even bother to try to help you understand what is wrong and will just refer you out to Duke or UNC. Full disclosure: I am morbidly obese. I had Gastric Bypass in November, 2022 and have lost over 75 pounds. I am still losing... a lot. However, I am still obese. Since 11/2022, I had been having severe hip pain and had gone to WakeMed Urgent Care where they did an X-ray and determined I had degenerative Scoliosis -- basically a curve in my lumbar region due to age (arthritis). They sent me to Wake Spine and Pain. Wake Spine sent me for an MRI but wasn't going to follow up to see me until January 30th -- nearly a month later. They also referred me to PT and PT couldn't see me until February 14th. In the mean time, I'm in enough pain that I can't even sit in my desk chair to do my job! Read decent things about EmergeOrtho and liked the fact that they had all services within the same practice so called and they were able to get me an appointment the next business day. Granted it was with a doctor who wasn't even board-certified in orthopedics -- he was a family practice MD. But decided to keep an open mind. Took the CD from my MRI in and pay the 40-buck co-pay and he said he couldn't read the MRI and needed the radiologist interpretation. He also said he would have to discuss my case with his "back specialist". Get a call the next day and said he had some "good options" for me. It turns out they are referring me out (i.e. passing me off) to Duke Spine. I asked why they were referring me outside the practice. He said it was due to "excessive body mass index". I asked if anyone had actually read my MRI or had they gotten the Radiology report. He said "I gave you the information that our 'back specialist' evaluated your medical condition..." I said "so he just saw my BMI and decided to refer me out without even looking at anything else. He said "I didn't say that! I said he evaluated your medical condition...". I then asked what, exactly, went into that evaluation -- was there something in my MRI that implied that I would need surgery. He said "I already gave you that information..." (No he hadn't!). At this point, he was simply reciting a script. I was really ticked off. If I was too fat for them to treat, why not ask for that information at the time of scheduling? The intake appointment was a waste of time. If you are going to an orthopedic practice, you should have some expectation that the doctor should be able to read an MRI and not have to rely on the radiology report. After all, if you get an EKG and it is interpreted, you can take it to a cardiologist and they can provide their own independent interpretation... (this happened to me as well)... I get it -- my BMI does put me at higher risk. However, when the healthcare providers won't even bother looking PAST your BMI to actually diagnose what is wrong with you, that is an issue! It was extremely demeaning experience... particularly since I had already lost 75 pounds and had gastric bypass so was actively losing. I had actually lost over 10 BMI points since September 1st. They *did* schedule me for PT for next week. However, at this point, I half expect that to be cancelled as well due to my weight... and/or my attitude! read more

Due to excruciating back pain my doctor's office recommended that I contact this facility to be seen. I used their urgent care division and was seen within 4 hours after contacting the practice. They were very efficient taking care of my issues with a recommendation for next steps. I saw Brett Rasmussen, a physician assistant who thoroughly explained the issue and treatment plan. I will update this review if progress is not occurring read more

Nice people. Waste of time for $50. I had pain and Brier Creek took X-rays. Nothing wrong. Take meloxicam. Go to Dr Lord at Duraleigh. Pain was over on its own before the appointment. Dr Lord spent less than 15 min with me. Gave me list of shoes to buy (flat feet). Come back in four months. Say's don't do orthotics. read more

The woman at the front desk was great. However, here is my story about the MD Went to pain clinic in Raleigh. I am irrititable due to the amount of pain I'm experiencing. After going over the options I asked "that's it"? Meaning there aren't any more advances in pain medicine . The doctor's reply was "I'm a stickler for rules". He stated I don't like to administer pain medication any higher than ibuprofen. I did not ask for pain medication. I am aware of the side effects of pain medication, and also the stignma of pain medication. Doctor stated "I don't like what you are doing right now". My reply was, "I'm irritable and in pain, I'm not going to come in here happy that there are very few options. I did not use any explicitive language, Ijust basically asked that's it, people are just left to be disabled? Bedside compassion goes a long way, and if you are working in a pain rehab clinic then you need to learn bedside compassion. Bedside compassion should be one of your stickler for rules. read more

If you think you are getting an urgent care type place, you are wrong. This place is advertised as opening at 7am, that's wrong. They only take appointments and it depends on the type of doctor they have. We had a hand injury and only a foot doctor would be there until five days from now. This place is not for someone who has a non-emergency room type of orthopedic injury. Don't be fooled by the name that implies.. 'Emergency'. The receptionist was nice, but she would not look at me and she was scared to tell me that they only take appointments, so I'm sure I'm not the first who has put her through it. read more

I was recently examined for hip pain by Dr. Gilbert, who diagnosed me (incorrectly I might add) with bilateral hip athritis. The x-ray imaging CLEARLY showed a lumbar spine curvature, obvious even to my untrained eyes. Basically, once he determined my issue wasn't hip or knee related, Dr. Gilbert recommended Physical Therapy and an appointment with Mary Hamlin Womble, whom I assumed was a spine DOCTOR. I was concerned about this diagnosis, so I made an immediate appointment with her, who is a PA in Rehab Medicine - i.e. NOT a doctor. The appointment with her was ridiculous - she is complete clueless. My knowledge about spines and anatomy in general is far beyond hers. I would NEVER recommend EmergeOrtho. Today I visited my Chiropractor who made adjustments to my hip and spine with IMMEDIATE results. read more

Never was able to make contact with the office manager (phone tag) but on 8-25 I was told by someone in the billing department that a check had been mailed to me on 8/17. Received said check today 8/28 and the check was dated 8/20 so it couldn't have been mailed on the 17th!!!! (Seems as though they are in the practice of saying whatever just to get the customer off the phone and off their back!) HOWEVER the check is not for the amount I originally was asked to pay, and there was no accounting sent with the check to tell me where the difference between what I paid and what was sent to me had been applied to. Again - love the medical personnel - who even asked at my last appointment if I had gotten the billing issues straightened out. The medical team truly cares about all aspects of their patients! The billing department needs help- big time!! read more

EXORBITANT - $400 for 15 mins office visit at Brier Creek!!! Took my kid for an outpatient visit (not an emergency/Urgent visit) visit recently. Saw Physician Assistant Kenneth Ramsauer. I was billed $400 for office visit + 110 for X-Rays. I have United Healthcare and the insurance paid 180 + 30. When I look up on United Healthcare website - Orthopedic surgeon's visit in this area is between $80 - $115. Called their billing dept. they say - we billed as per the contractual amount - United said they are allowed to bill max $450. read more

I like Dr. Kerner and PA Katie Mackin. Both are down to earth professionals who know their stuff. When I had a post-surgical issue, Katie found me a same-day referral that wasn't a teaching hospital (I refuse to see students) so the matter could be addressed quickly. The Brier Creek location is easier to park and get in on crutches then the Duraleigh Road Raleigh office. Here's why it's only a three star review: No matter your appointment time, you're never gonna be seen on time if it's not the first appointment of the day. I don't mean like 10 to 20 minutes late. I'm talking an hour or two with Dr. Kerner appointments. I think that's a scheduling issue on EmergeOrtho's part. Second there is a lack of coordination and transparency between billing at EmergeOrtho offices and EmergeOrtho's surgery center (Triangle Orthopedic Surgery Center). I have been trying to address a billing issue for 6 weeks now. The EmergeOrtho office asked for a surgery deposit, which I paid. When I was billed for the surgery the deposit was never applied. They could not apply the deposit to the surgery center because they file taxes differently. They promised me a refund but when the refund came it was half of what the deposit was which was never applied to the surgery account and there was no explanation of where that other money went. I'm happy to pay for my surgery I'm just wondering what is going on and there's no transparency. Third I was very clear about the fact I don't see students. This is a non-negotiable for me that I have communicated in writing to staff and the privacy officer of EmergeOrtho. On my last appointment, I was asked if a student could observe the appointment. I nearly walked out without being seen after waiting an hour. Please folks, if a patient indicates that they don't want to see student, don't ask them if they're willing to renegotiate their boundaries. That's a boundary violation. And at least three times that I've called and had to leave a message to make an appointment or ask a question, EmergeOrtho admin staff responded via unsecured email (I'm not referring to the patient portal here) and asked for personal information such as full name, full birthdate, full address, health insurance info, COVID card to be sent over email (Or in one case text!) Absolutely not. I'm happy to provide things through a HIPPA compliant portal but not email. read more

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I fell recently and believed I sprained both my ankles. I was in a lot of pain and knew I needed an urgent care that could do X Rays. After waiting on hold for 30+ minutes with multiple urgent cares in the area to see if they could do X Rays, I was suggested by a coworker to check our Emerge Ortho. I gave them a call and was not on hold for a minute! They answered all my questions, found the location closest to where I lived, and answered many of my questions I had as a fresh adult with their own insurance for the first time. When I arrived at emerge ortho, the wait was extremely quick-they took me back in under 10 minutes-and I arrived nearly an hour early from my scheduled time! I got X Rays immediately, and thought I'd have a long wait for results, but that also came extremely quickly. All of the professionals were so friendly, answered my many questions about my conditions, and reassured me. I truly am so thankful I found this place! I cannot recommend enough. read more

Horrible customer service. Scheduled an appointment at the Brier Creek office with Dr. Rosenblum and when arrived they told me that he was in the Duraleigh location. Travelled to the Duraleigh location and waited over an hour before I had to ask someone what the status was. The worst experience I have ever had. Did not feel like a customer but rather another transaction. While in the waiting area I contacted Raleigh Orthopedic and scheduled an appointment for later that afternoon. Emerge did not deserve my business. There are other options. Emerge needs to schdedule an all hands staff meeting to train them on customer service. This kind of thing should never happen if you are to retain customers. read more

I I scheduled an appointment at this location due to lingering abdominal pain. My appointment was with Dr. John Solic. Dr. Solic was amazing! He patiently listened as I explained the two year history of the pain and asked important questions to really be able to appropriately diagnose the issue. . I didn't feel rushed and I felt he was really listening to what I had to say. Check in was a breeze and they filed my insurance easily so overall great experience! read more

Doctor ordered an MRI of a shoulder injury that needed insurance pre auth. It's been over a week and my insurance company has not gotten the request. It is evidently still in the EmergOrtho system. Had I gone elsewhere the MRI would be done, results relayed and treatment plan established. Not professional or prompt read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. Do not waste your time with this practice - they claim to be a pain clinic. Dr Mussante is a good guy, but Dr Williams-Toone is another story. She will overpromise and underdeliver every chance she gets, and she will lie straight to your face, like she did with me during our virtual appt on Tue (12/12). I was out of my pain meds, but she ensured me that I'd be getting instant relief from my disc issue with a spinal injection that was going to happen in the next 1-2 days so I wouldn't need any more pain meds. Well, here we are on Saturday (5 days later), and she has not communicated with me one time since Tuesday. I learned on Friday that the insurance company rejected the treatment option, so now that will be delayed even further. Does she care about that? Nope. Did she call to tell me this? Nope. Did I call and have urgent messages sent on Thu and Fri? Yes I did. Bottom line - she knows I'm in serious pain, and she knows that I am not going to be getting relief from a spinal injection, yet she completely ignores my requests for help, and just leaves me in pain. I have not been able to sit down for almost 3 weeks now - I have to work at my desk on my knees because of this, which is just making my knee issues worse. This practice is an absolute joke - DO NOT take your business here - go somewhere else that actually treats the pain, because Dr Williams Toone doesn't give a damn about how you're feeling. read more

I was at Raleigh location and they scheduled me Durham location. They did not ask where to go and not apologize for doing wrong . They discriminated me because of my name and back round. read more

Ever since Triangle Orthopedics merged with EmergeOrtho, it has been awful. The wait time has gotten so bad that I just clear everything on my schedule for the rest of the day. Twice now they have miscommunicated and I almost wound up having the wrong body part X-rayed and/or operated on. I have had to keep telling them no the other side. I keep telling myself I am going to find another doctor and after today's over an hour wait, I'm ready to go through with it. I really like my actual doctor, but I have been pawned off onto the PA who doesn't really have her stuff together. read more

The surgeons here (Smithfield office) are excellent, the office management is pitiful. Most clients are elderly, but the intake process doesn't seem to be aware of that fact. read more

Emerge has really gone downhill. They are more interested in scheduling you for more ongoing followup appts than actually treating you now. I had been going here since my back issue came up 10 years ago. I've had it treated here twice before with a steroid shot and by the same doctor, so my condition was not unfamiliar to them. Early January my herniated disk flared up. I called to see about scheduling another steroid shot. Had 2 the previous 10 years. They said I now needed an MRI first. Understandable, so I said ok go ahead and lets schedule it. I showed up and saw my doctor and she agreed it seemed to be the same issue as before. Said they would get some pictures done and she gave me an order for the shot after the MRI. I went back for X-rays but they told me I had to schedule the MRI for a future date. Wasn't happy but said ok. At that point I also scheduled my follow up for 4-5 weeks out, which I expected once treatment was completed. I came back a week or so later for the MRI. Didn't see the Dr., just the MRI techs. They said Emerge would follow up with me. I then waited two days to see when my shot was scheduled but didn't hear from them. I called and they told me I had to schedule the follow up, which I did for a few days later. They never told me that when I had scheduled the original follow up 4-5 weeks later that was when I would have seen the Dr. to go over the MRI and shot. Why would they expect me to wait 4-5 MORE weeks to get treatment, idiots. So when I showed up for this follow up after the MRI I found out the Dr. had cancelled the shot and I had to see her first to go over the MRI. At least that is what the scheduling person told me. So I would have had to schedule at least a 4th appt, if not maybe more to get actual treatment for something they have treated me for previously and the Dr. agreed was most likely the same issue as before. So I told them to 'forget them' and I wanted my MRI and went elsewhere. FYI, got into Cary Ortho right away and they did the shot on the 2nd appt. Will never go to Emerge again after being a long time patient and certainly not going back when I need hip surgery down the road. No telling how many appt's they'll make me schedule for that. read more

Avoid the Raleigh Emerge at all costs. I went to two PTs and neither followed doctor's orders for neck pain. Very unprofessional, including the assistant. As far as other providers, I saw one doctor here who was OK, but nurse was incompetent. Saw a PA who was pathetic. There are excellent doctor's and PAs here and there at other Emerge offices. Professional PT at Apex. read more

I do not recommend this business. Went in for a fractured foot on Nov. 21. Treated by PA. Took X rays and fitted me for a boot. No instructions on how to work the boot, i.e. needing to deflate when taking off and re-inflate when putting back on. Was told that the boot 'would protect my foot'.....continued walking dogs as that is my business. Got chastised by PA on my portal even though he said I could do anything I was comfortable doing. Went back 2 weeks later with severe pain in opposite leg. Same PA said it was arthritis.....not overcompensation???? Was initially told I would be in this boot for 6-8 weeks. I am currently in week 9. 3 weeks ago PA asked me (not told me) if I 'minded' wearing the boot for 2 more weeks. Aren't they the medical professionals here??? Wore boot as told, went back last Friday hoping to get boot off and was 'asked' again if I'd wear it 3 more weeks. I will NOT be going back for any more follow up visits. These PAs should be TELLING us what we need to be doing, not ASKING if we mind doing it. They are supposedly the medical professionals. I am very unhappy with this practice. read more

Pretty good Dr and service while there. Everyone was pleasant and professional. Now the one star reason. Was prescribed a special medicine that was not accepted by my insurance without a special form. One week later they have not responded to multiple requests to help. No word from them on it nothing nada zilch zero. Meanwhile here I sit with no medicine. Looks like I am going to have to go to the office and resolve this in person. Boooo! read more

Extremely unhappy with Dr Gilbert and team support on prescriptions. You tell me to see you every 6 months but can't refill prescription if not seen in 3 months!?? Huh? Had to leave the country without my medicine because they could not get it done , after 1 week of back & forth read more

I have seen Brandon Bevil for my neck and back pain and he is awesome! He is a talented and compassionate physical therapist who is dedicated to his patients receiving the best care. He brings his patients to the next level and makes you want to do the exercises when you get home. He makes you want to get better. His professionalism is above reproach but he also makes you feel comfortable no matter what silly exercise you are trying to accomplish. If you are in the market for a physical therapist, this is the guy you need to go see. read more

Dr Hage has been a kind and knowledgeable surgeon since the first time I went to Emerge with my broken ankle. He has always been willing to answer any of my questions or address concerns. His team have always been upbeat, happy and helpful in answering emails and phone calls when I had concerns. When you have an Orthopedic emergency they got me right in to see the doctor in the Duraleigh and Apex offices. Amazing staff! read more

Negligence at its best. After my MRI results, I was treated like a pain pill seeking patient. Worst ortho ever. The PA's are negligent. The receptionists are flat out rude! I had to threaten legal action just to get MY medical records. read more

I seem to be getting to be getting the run around with Dr's here. Recently went to the Raleigh office for a shot in my neck, a updated MRI was never requested an updated MRI has been over 4 years since my last one, how can you place a shot in the correct place. Was given a name of another Dr at another location and tried to make the appointment was turned down. Not very helpful here just many road blocks. read more

The urgent care was great and we were in and out in a timely manner. The follow up appointment was a different story...our appointment time was 3:00 and we were still sitting in our room, waiting to be seen by the doctor at 4:05. When I inquired about our wait time, we were told the doctor was running pretty far behind, it would have been nice to be told that when we checked in. I would have rescheduled because I came to the appointment on my lunch break. read more

Because we did not trust Cary Orthopaedics diagnosis, we took my mother to EmergeOrtho and the swollen knee had nothing to do with her back! The swelling was from arthritis and he drew the fluid off her and gave her a steroid shot. Wow!!! Two weeks of agony due to a misdiagnosis from Dr Armour at Cary Orthopaedics. Singing The attending PA's praises! We left and the fluid drawn from her knee provided much relief and diminished pain! Thank you!!! read more

Awesome experience at this location. Paige is a Superstar. Check in, Xrays, exam, results, and check out were all fast, helpful, and friendly. I am now a huge fan! read more

We love EmergeOrtho! We have been in on two separate occasions. On both occasions we utilized their urgent care. We never had a long wait, the staff were super friendly, and our medical provider was very attentive and truly helped us. I am so thankful they offer walk-in services. It saved so much time verses filling up an emergency room, and paying so much more. I highly recommend EmergeOrtho. read more

I went to the location on Duraleigh Road on a Sunday evening. Their hours are listed as closing at 9pm. I got there around 8:30. The front desk receptionist was very rude from the moment we were at the front door to be buzzed in. It was obvious she was annoyed that someone dared to show up so close to closing. She even turned off the lights in the waiting area while my boyfriend was sitting right there! The PA was rushing and I don't feel he took the time to listen. He evaluated my issue in less than 5 minutes. He sent me out with a prescription for Vicodin even when I told him I'm allergic to codeine. There was only one other lady there who seemed like she cared, unfortunately, he voice was overpowered. The receptionist even interrupted her when she was trying to get information. My advice is, even though it says "urgent care" and they have hours that specifically state they are open until 9pm, don't bother showing up. They don't think it's urgent & they definitely don't care! read more

I went here for a treatment, asked how much it would cost, paid for it, got a receipt, then about two weeks later they sent me a bill for over $300.00 more. I called and explained that we had agreed on a price and that I paid in full, but they wouldn't listen. The doctor had the worst "bedside manner" I've ever encountered. All in all, I wish I had never heard of this place!!! read more

fantastic walk in experience with PA Ricard Smith great listener respectful knowledgeable professional polite Solved my problem !!! Better than most doctors! read more

The absolute worst doctors office I have ever been to. I came here back in 2009 as a teenager for a serious back injury from a car accident. I had to be seen and worked with quite often in 2009 to get the back issue corrected through physical therapy. As a result, I have a pretty thick patient file with this practice. I had not been to the office since my back issue in 2009. However, I just returned to the office this week for an elbow injury. I had seen my primary care doc and was referred to emerge for a suspected torn tendon in my elbow. However, when the PA walked in, she immediately made comments about "I can't believe what a large patient file you have. You must love coming here." She then asked how I had injured my elbow and when I explained I hurt it while working out with 8 pound weights she immediately doubted the validity of my injury for no apparent reason before even looking at my elbow - started making comments like "that's weird that you would get hurt while only lifting 8 pounds. I mean I guess it makes sense given your history. You're always getting "hurt" doing funky stuff." Please keep in mind that I had only been seen at this practice for one injury way back in 2009 as a minor. This woman acted like I was either a hypochondriac or a someone constantly looking for pain pill prescriptions. When she actually looked at my elbow, she had to backtrack upon seeing that my elbow was actually incredibly bruised and swollen. She tried to justify her previous comments saying "well you just never know when a patient comes in with such a huge file," and then wanted to schedule an MRI and follow up appointments. I refused based solely on her appalling demeanor and discrimination against me before even meeting me. Scheduled with a new practice and hoping for a better experience. read more