Based on the number of positive reviews, I am sure Dr. Polucki is an effective chiropractor, but I was very upset and disappointed by my interaction with him. It is my hope that others with chronic health issues that are desperately seeking answers and are exhausted emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially, take note and proceed with caution. I made an appointment to try PEMF. Dr. Polucki initially seemed very empathetic and compassionate as we discussed my symptoms, many of which I have dealt with for decades, the medical debt that I have accrued from various appointments, tests, treatments, and therapies, and my current state of health. Dr. Polucki told me he didn't believe that the diagnoses I received from all of the previous practitioners was the root cause of my neurological symptoms (which I agree with and why I am still searching for answers). During our conversation he also told me I was doing everything right and shouldn't be impaired in the way I am by my symptoms and he had the answer for me. He told me he could get me at least 60% better. After the two PEMF appointments, Dr Polucki suggested I return for a consultation so we can discuss what he feels is the issue and his proposed treatments. He attempted to guide me from the owner login of his google listing to his list of services (not sure why these aren't on his website) and the cost of treatments so I could go home and read about what he offers. I appreciated this, but unfortunately, I was unable to locate this from the visitor page. So, here I am the day of the consultation unsure of the treatments he offers, what his actual diagnosis is, and the costs that will be associated with treatment, but I figured this would all be discussed during the consultation, so I didn't need to worry much about it. When making the appointment, I forgot to ask about the cost of the consultation, so called his office staff (both of whom were very sweet and pleasant), to ask the cost so I would know what to expect. His wife was not sure how much the consultation would cost and told me she would have the other lady that works in the office call back with the price. A short bit later I received a call from Dr. Polucki. Immediately he said I seemed more concerned with medical debt than getting better (which is incredibly heartless if you are at all familiar with the plight of those suffering from chronic conditions that have spent huge amounts of money on high-interest credit cards, unable to work enough due to the chronic condition, and still unwell....EVERY SINGLE CENT counts). He then said he didn't want to waste either of our time on a consultation with that being the case! I was so taken aback! I explained that I had been looking forward to the consultation and was feeling hopeful about what he had to offer me, I just wanted to know what to expect. He went on to ask me to rate on a scale of 1 to 10 how serious I was about getting well to which I replied, "Well I am still pursuing answers decades later, so I would say a 10." He then asked how a friend would rate me as far as being coachable (had to laugh at this one). I said "Do you want to know how compliant I am? [with a chuckle]" I told him "I am a critical thinker and want all of the information before I make decisions and I don't blindly follow doctor's orders, but if I feel confident in the treatment and find the doctor credible I am totally compliant." He then asked what would allow me to feel he is credible. I replied that I want to know what the actual treatments are, I would love to be provided with links to research, and to be able to speak to other clients that have the same constellation of symptoms I have and have experienced positive results. He then said I have someone right here you can talk to, which raises HIPPA concerns if he is discussing my case in front of other patients.
In essence, what it came down to is he was asking me to make a commitment to work with him without a consultation, without knowing the diagnosis, the treatments he proposes, or the cost! He was very hostile and aggressive when I wouldn't simply put my faith in him when so many times before I have done this, without meaningful results. If he has ever worked with chronic illness patients he should understand this. I even explained what has happened to me in the past and one would think that this would evoke some sort of compassion on his part, sadly it didn't. I certainly could have worked around his social deficits as many brilliant people do possess deficits in this area, but I could not accept his hostility or lack of compassion. As soon as I told him I didn't feel comfortable going in for the consultation because of his tone during our phone call and because he expected me to make a commitment without having the slightest clue what treatments he offers, he abruptly said "Ok, goodbye, and hung up the phone." So I guess I can now add unprofessional to the list of red flags. read more