Today is Sunday august 27th 2023 many years after my first Bon Secours pain management review. I…read morejust read about, in Daily Press, how Bon Secours stays committed to patient care. This Dr. sounds as if he/she is the kind of doctor we all wish we had unfortunately, that is a far and few between case. Since Bon Secours pain management clinic closed down without warning years ago and all of us ( patients) were just left with a sheet of paper with other pain clinics numbers, that were worthless. As soon as you said BS PMC you were told Docs weren't taking new patients. The reality was back then no Docs wanted BSPMC because of the drug suboxone. It was given in pill form as a take home 30 day ( 1aday) pain pill and was the new no addiction pain pill ( WRONG) the article goes on about how Oct 1st if Anthem remains unwilling to negotiate Bon Secours will be out of network and patients are in jeopardy of losing their Doctors. I understand the horror in that as I've been shuffled from one Doc,Pa,Np, to the next. When I started out it was chronic back (lower) pain that could be traced back through MRI's, Dr visits, in other words proof I was not pill seeking since arriving back stateside in 1992 when I had Tricare and saw Dr. Jeffrey Carlson. Unfortunately after my first attempt to see him a mistake was made in coding and instead of lower back it was misconstrued for upper back, new referral for lower by then he no longer took Tricare and off I went looking ( referral each time) for new spine doc which lead me to BSPMC. My first review still stand I'm 64 now cannot stand upright, my lower L1-L4 cannot support me, I always look like I'm looking for loose change on ground. I must use walker or wheelchair depending on how long I'm going to be out. While I'm going through the back problem which is only getting worse, I started swelling feet, then legs then my legs started blistering, road rash, open soars, leaking of fluid and burning itching awful pain. Went to ER and in ambulance only to be told to leave that they don't hand out pain meds because my chart had the suboxone med ( because I was still on it) and they perceived me as a drug abuser. It dawned on me why comments about my veins and a few other comments were made. The ambulance attendant was still there as I was his wife's hairdresser and he wanted to make sure I was alright ( no other calls came in for them) he said lift ur legs ( most all the skin on back was road rash, the doctor then says omg how did it get that bad ( duuhh) I was hospitalized a week that was 2017. Here we are 2023 I'm still in 24/7 pain as I weaned myself off suboxone I've had my nerve endings ablation ( burnt) trying to stop pain so I can try and physical therapy myself to stand upright. It deadens the pain somewhat but, by days end I'm in tears. I'm not looking for sympathy I deal and still cut and color a few friends hair ( sitting down) for the fun of it and socialization. What I have is called spondylitis, chronic Lymphadema, diabetes, and a few other things due to a break down of health I say I'm tore up from floor up and at 57 I was self employed, hairdresser who had a heck of clientele ( 36 yrs worth) a active life and through Bon Secours I am now 64 and on disability ( not something I wanted) and a shut in because walking is unbearable so excuse this patient if she agrees to disagree or maybe I've just fallen through a big medical crack called doctors are tired of insurance companies doctoring last nov I was hospitalized 2 days for a bleeding colon was supposed to get colonoscopy in 6 weeks my appt is finally this nov1 year after because of all my other problems it has to be done in hospital so I'm wondering where these committed to patient care docs are and I know some of you are thinking I must be a horrible patient or person I can truly attest to the fact that I'm respectful and never rude to anyone as I truly believe in treat people as you would want to be treated. I just think healthcare has gone to heck ina handbag like so many other things in 2023. I know this is long but, reading the article today just hit a nerve probably one in my lower back that keeps hiding from the ablation needle.

Let me tell you all some thing ..I was with this clinic for 6 years the last year under dr Allen…read morewas the worst I've ever known...for one thing the place is for sale and as soon as someone buys it they're gone anyway..this clinic was ok until dr Allen took over...he took everybody off there meds offering no alternatives. When he took us off our meds the original pain came back ..meds go down pain goes up ..but that's not all if u try and have this clinic address any kind of pain issue what so ever they blow you off ...oh yea snd heres the bad part if at anytime while they're reducing your meds you complain that your in more pain..they cut you off your meds completely and tell you you need to see there inhouse psychologist ..please people take my advice stay away for the love of God from these people

My 86 year old Mother suffers from chronic debilitating pain which her current pain management…read morepractitioner has been unable to relieve. It took two voicemail messages to get any response as to whether Blossom is even accepting new patients and which insurance they accept. I was also told I could get new patient info on their website, which is true but also directs you to call their office for up to date insurance information. It seems a referral from your primary care provider is insufficient and you must have neurological and orthopedic test results to even be reviewed by Blossom's medical director. Then it's about a 10 week wait for new patients. My Mother is down to 93 lbs because she is in such pain she has trouble eating and sleeping. I am aware of practice related protocols but the compassionate approach is sadly lacking at Blossom.

Very caring and compassionate group that treats my chronic pain from back surgeries. The office…read morestaff is wonderful especially Ruth Ann. Dr. Zhitar is a so easy to talk to. He is patient and works to find the right solution to manage my pain.

I have been going to Winke for years. The staff is horrible! They have taken money from me with no…read morereceipt then received the same payment from insurance, and now billing it again for a third time. They take advantage of their older patients and treat them horribly. I was dismissed today without warning for refusing to sign papers which allow them to charge multiple times for the same bill. This office has no problem turning you away and could care less what their patients face coming off their meds if you do not agree to their money schemes. I hope they are caught and go down hard. Find a reputable Dr and one that cares, this one does not. Her receptionist is definitely not to be trusted.

customer service is horrible. They do not answer the phone. When a question is needed from the…read moreDoctor she is not available and no way to reach her. I expressed concerns about side effects to medicine for 2 weeks prior to appt for my elderly mother and when the appt came they kept her on the same medicine and just say if you don't like it then take her off of it. My mom's health has declined since seeing this doctor. I will never allow my mother to step foot in there again.

I'm surprised this is still hospital. The service is by far the worst. Everyone laughs and joke…read morewhile you're in the room waiting for hours. Nobody takes you seriously unless you snap. There's barely any patients in here yet we're still waiting 3 hours and counting. This is definitely not the first time either. Each time I come here, I have to wait an extended time which I've never encountered at any other hospital.

I have been going to TTN for probably 3 months or so now which included pre surgery and post…read moresurgery. From the time Angie welcomes you as you enter until you leave, the entire office environment is a very positive, uplifting experience. I have worked primarily with Andrea and Paul although it is clear that everyone in the clinic is standing by ready and willing. You can tell that everyone is happy at their craft. Both Andrea and Paul are very thorough, professional and it's obvious that each are totally dedicated to their craft. I'm not sure how this works, but somehow they actually make physical therapy fun! No kidding! My orthopaedic surgeon had me assigned to another Physical Therapist after my surgery. I went and talked with that firm and told them I preferred to stay with TTN. The lady smiled and said that she's very familiar with TTN and said that I am they are as good as any firm in town. With my docs permission, I stayed with TTN and I'm glad I did. I assure you, if you are looking for a great Physical Therapist practice - congratulations, you have found just that! They have my strongest possible population.

The Therapy Network at Kingsborough is an outstanding P/T facility. The entire staff is…read moreprofessional and goes out of their way to make sure a patient is proceeding with therapy appropriately and making advances with their condition. The staff makes the arduous process of attending P/T that much tolerable with their light-hearted humor and great attitudes. I wouldn't go anywhere else. An A++++ class act.

Heather IS amazing. I've come to Ivy for Pelvic Floor Therapy & gained more than relief of the…read morepelvic floor. When I was 7 years old I had an onset of trouble breathing and was transferred to 2 hospitals resulting in an emergency surgery where a healthy part of my digestive tract was removed and a half of a supposed bruised part. I held immense emotional, mental, and causal pain this area for years. I'm 29 now and have had relief through Heather using her hands to 'dig' into this pain located on and around the hip area. I have tried methods in the past to be released of this awful 'trauma' and Heather began to released it within moments. Heather did more of this on the next visit which resulted in even more trauma release. I'm so happy to have a 'holistic' sensation back in my body that I haven't had in so long. There is so much more that has done for me with my awareness and also emotionally as well. This has supported me alongside my vestibular PT resulting in better balance, stability, lighter legs, and less tightness in the body of years of built up stress. Somehow I didn't even recognise all the pain in my hips because the pain in my lower back was so intense. This has also brought more relief to my lower back pain. I've also had inflammation reduced that I've had on my groin since at least age 12 through the pelvic floor manipulations. Heather has released so much pain and tightness within the pelvic floor through manipulations it's truly a wonderful feeling. How amazing it is to have some sense of the body being young again before stress and other unwanted energy was involved. Things are only getting better a step and sometimes big steps each day. I'm very grateful Heather is doing what she is doing I only wish I had been here when I was first having pains at least age 13 and even more care after my surgery at age 7 because there is so much going on with that too, so again what a great release I've had of anguish since Heather began 'digging into my hips' as well. Really wonderful pelvic floor therapy is available and people deserve this relief and better feeling over the pain we have become accustomed to. The staff, Liz & Mel are also very welcoming and accommodating, 5 out of 5. The PT assistants are very kind also. Wonderful WorldWide Educator President Kelsey Brown

I have been in PT constantly for the last 2 years. Ivy Rehab has been such an incredible place for…read moreme to be heard and for my issues to be addressed. I never feel rushed or as if they're trying to get me in and out. I have been cared for, heard, and well respected. I cannot recommend Ivy Rehab enough!

Very professional surgeon(Dr. Brian Szakaly, D.D.S.) and staff- had an implant procedure performed…read morewithin the past year, and my father had tooth extractions due to decay/pain. Staff + surgeon were very personable and caring- taking the time to explain everything to expect as well as follow ups. Surgeon even made an after-hours office visit to take care of some minor bleeding my father experienced after extractions. Highly recommended oral surgery office!