I have been a patient at SPOC since 2005 and have received care there for my back, hips, and knees…read more
Dr. Gill has performed two hip replacements for me, nearly 20 years apart. The first was a revision of a previous replacement that repeatedly dislocated, and the second was for arthritis in my other hip. I cannot say enough positive things about him. Having that kind of continuity with one physician for two decades is extraordinary. He knows my history, understands the peculiarities of my orthopedic problems, and that familiarity has tremendous value.
I am also a patient of Dr. Connor Telles. His manner is somewhat reserved, but he listens, answers questions, and does not make me feel rushed. My back surgery went well, and I feel I received excellent surgical care.
I also saw Dr. Guinto twice and found him friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. My concerns were not with him, but with scheduling. On at least two occasions, appointments were canceled or rescheduled on short notice, including once the evening before a morning appointment. In both cases, the next available appointment was four to six weeks later. When you are already in significant pain, that is extremely frustrating.
After the second cancellation, I asked to see another provider with earlier availability. I was told rather sternly that if I switched providers, I could not switch back. That was fine with me, but the manner in which it was communicated felt unnecessarily condescending.
I was ultimately switched to Dr. Kasturi, and so far my experience with him has been good. Unfortunately, the scheduling staff again seemed to show little empathy about the difficulty of waiting weeks for care while in pain.
Another ongoing frustration is the phone system. I am often on hold for 10 to 20 minutes when trying to reach a provider's office. When that happens consistently, it suggests that more scheduling and phone staff may be needed.
Overall, I am very happy with the physicians who have cared for me at SPOC. Some have provided truly excellent care, and my long relationship with Dr. Gill in particular is something I value enormously.
My frustration is with the administrative side of the practice. Scheduling, phone wait times, short-notice cancellations, and the way some staff communicate with patients can make an already stressful medical situation much harder.
If I were not so happy with my doctors, I would seriously consider going elsewhere. The medical care keeps me at SPOC. The administrative side is, at times, a pain to deal with.