I sought Dr. Malik's help with a neck injury that has badly needed surgery for some time. I tried…read moreevery form of complementary medicine before I gave in. In order to get an appointment, I had to send my MRI and sit through an interview, all of which would be reviewed by the doctor and he would then determine if I was a candidate for surgery. His office called and granted me this appointment. I waited, in pain, with apprehension for 6 wks. I made plans around potential surgery and manifested hope that this long journey was about to be over. On the day of the appt I arrived to find that Dr. Malik was not there and I would be seeing a PA. She asked me 3 questions regarding pain level, narcotics use and tingling fingers. She looked at my MRI, turned around and said "We recommend Physical Therapy". I explained again that I had tried everything. She said "Well, I guess on increase your narcotics". I was under the impression that the long process to get in was to weed out the people that could not be helped by neurosurgery. I believed that being granted the appointment, I had made the cut. My Nurse Practitioner is fully capable of making a referral to PT but she's fully aware of all the modalities of treatment that I have undergone. After a tearful drive home, the PA called with a message from Dr. Malik suggesting that I look into pain management and get some epidural shots "or something". I expressed my dissatisfaction loudly and clearly at that time. I had been defrauded and had my time and Resourses wasted for what I assume would be a large bill to my insurance company which they will not pay. The doctor has yet to call me to get to the bottom of my displeasure. I've not laid eyes on him or heard his voice. This afternoon I got a call from his scheduling department wanting to schedule a follow up appt. Follow up for what?? So you are suggesting that I waste another day of work and another 2 hour drive for another expensive appt to see another unqualified PA so she can say How's it going? Still hurt? Thanks for coming in. Once again, I expressed my displeasure loud and clear and was met with confusion. The scheduling person said I will pass this on to the PA. No!!!! Pass it on to the neurologist whose name will undoubtably be at the top of my bill. And while you're at send a message to accounts payable that I will not be paying for services I didn't receive. And still no call from Malik. Bottom line...No on this doctor! No! No! No!

Saw Doctor on 0727 to get new guidance on osteoporosis, scoliosis and arthritis. Have been taking…read morepolio treatment from Curtis Foy in Salisbury. He spent time with me to recommend a monthly treatment for one year. Awaiting scheduling to coincide with prolio shot which was scheduled in late August. Office manager, Megan, was very professional and pleasant. I believe the office is moving to a new location shortly.

I was sent to Dr. Wanalista by my PCP for a rheumatological issue I was having. My PC suspected PMR…read morebut thought it best I be seen by a rheumatologist. At my first visit with Dr. W, I found him to be very unprofessional, but I didn't care, as long as he could get to root of the problem. After ordering blood work -( 25 vials of blood), MRI, CTs, X-Rays, Ultrasounds and Bone Scans, he said he still wasn't certain I had PMR, despite all test results pointed to that. My PC doctor personally called him to ask why he wouldn't give a diagnosis of PMR so I could begin treatment, when to the exclusion of everything else tested for, it was the most likely issue. Dr. Wanalist got very angry that a PCP would question a specialist such as himself, and he tried to send me for a bone marrow biopsy! Rather than go through that, I went to a Rheumatologist in Salisbury who instantly diagnosed me as having PMR as she said, I had all the classic symptoms. The new Rheumatologist began treatment and I was feeling better in no time. She actually apologized to me that the "other" doctor unnecessarily put me through so much. Worst experience with a doctor I have ever had. RUN!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't walk, away from this dude!