I initially went to this practice in July 2011 complaining of severe low back pain. Three months and many visits later with little noticeable relief I gave up on them and stopped going. Recently I heard the doctor who treated me left that practice so I gave them another try and met with Dr. Golding. Three times he stated he was embarrassed and angry that his colleague did not take x-rays or suggest an MRI. He took a set of x-rays, then "ordered" me to get an MRI immediately, as it was urgent. He gave me a partial treatment, which was only after I requested it but to my mid-back, not my neck or lower back (main complaint) and it had no affect. Twice he stated that he'd be out of town for the weekend and both times said to expect his call from Florida so he could discuss the results. A week later and he had not phoned so I tried to leave a message with his receptionist, just to let him know that I called, explaining I was busy and had no time to talk. Instead of relaying a simple message she called me back to debate why I hadn't heard from him, then she escalated it into an argument, which I had no time for. The following week I scheduled an appointment for an adjustment only and specifically not a meeting. Forty five minutes later, after his last patient left, he walked me to his office to read me the report the MRI center sent him a week or so earlier, telling me in essence that decompression therapy, his specialty, was the only treatment that could help me and made a point saying that he doesn't charge extra for them - because "there were no insurance codes". Then he said "by the way, I don't need the stress of someone who's going to give my people a hard time" and I had to go elsewhere, as he put it, someone who'd "spank me" (charge me a lot). He asked if I had any questions so I asked why this treatment wasn't given or mentioned last year. No response. I asked if he, having viewed my x-rays before leaving on his vacation, knew what my diagnosis was and what treatment would be needed. He said "of course", but when I asked why he withheld that information, again there was no response. Then for some reason he asked how much I paid his receptionist and stated "well, that's the price of my consultation"! Really, I said? So why was not told when I made my appointment that he had no intention of treating me. His response, grabbing his jacket and announce his dinner plans and walking out.
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