I saw Dr. Klein last winter for some persistent leg pain caused by running. 6 months and about $600 in medical costs later, my condition is worse than before I saw him.
Dr. Klein recommended a number of expensive treatments. Some treatments gave me significant pain and made it uncomfortable to walk and do household tasks. To Dr. Klein's credit, he did refund one pair of orthotics he prescribed, but that refund was a drop in the bucket. He prescribed expensive custom orthotics to the tune of $350 which failed to alleviate my pain. There were other failed treatments as well but you get the idea.
Dr. Klein's website states he helps runners, but it's clear his focus is geriatrics. I've been to his office more than a dozen times, and I never saw a patient younger than 50. Most of his patients are old and obese, so this review will likely fall on deaf ears (literally, *wink*).
My biggest complaint with Dr. Klein is his bedside manner. He dismissed some of my concerns and even disagreed that his prescriptions hurt me. At one point he charged me for an appointment that only lasted 30 seconds. I asked the front desk to waive the co-pay; they agreed and then went ahead and charged me anyway.
When I finally decided enough was enough and stopped seeing Dr. Klein, he didn't follow-up with me to see why. I'm surprised that after 6 months he wouldn't recommend another specialist or at the very least wish me well. Then again, it's a fitting end to a truly frustrating experience. read more