Dr. David Cromwell, MD

I went into Dr. Cromwell's office with an acid reflux issue and came out with a fissure/hemorrhoid issue. I had a lot of acid regurgitation and some bright red blood on TP so Dr. Cromwell gave me a DRE with little warning. I yelled it hurt so bad and he said "Well that shouldn't have hurt." I've been bleeding and having horrible experiences pooping for several months now (I couldn't schedule anything due to the Coronavirus). I scheduled a flexible sigmoidoscopy with him to try and fix the issue and it seemed that every question I had regarding the prep was met with short answers that didn't answer what I had asked. I'm not interested in a doctor that doesn't have an interest in me. I ended up canceling because my friend had a similar issue with him. This review is a head's up because I found him based upon his excellent rating online and figured he would be the doctor for me. He was not.

Came in for a 2nd opinion regarding a protracted GI issue. Was told by doctor's admin assistant that doctor would review my medical records transferred from another GI, in advance of my appointment (which as made in June for an August appointment). Doctor did not review my transferred records ahead of the appointment, and said he just came back from vacation. My appointment was late afternoon, so it would seem he could have made time to do the review. During my visit, doctor saw I had an x-ray (from March 2019), and seemed to rely on that to come up with an action plan. I first was impressed, but thinking more about the plan, afterwards, I have my doubts and do not feel as confident as I did initially, in the visit's outcome. How can a doctor rely on a 5-month old x-ray? shouldn't the doctor have ordered an updated x-ray, before the doctor develops an action plan for discussion with the patient?

Dr. Cromwell is a total class act. He and his ENTIRE staff are extremely warm, professional and pleasant. They truly help take the "nerves" out of what is an intimidating process. They even acknowledged my birthday which was the day before my procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Cromwell to any and all looking for a great Gastro Intestinal doctor.

Dr Cromwell is smart, kind and well connected to some of the best medical care in the Baltimore area. I recommend him highly.

Dr. Cromwell takes the time to listen to patient symptoms and complants. He is thorough and methodical in his examination. E does notbrush, and his diagnosis is given clearly and succinctly - with great attention to patient reaction and understanding.

Have been using Dr. Cromwell as my gastroenterologist for more than ten years. His care has included including several colonoscopies and endoscopies. I always found him to be very caring, professional and highly knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him.

I found Dr. Cromwell to be dismissive to the point of arrogance and non-responsive to patient needs.

Dr. Cromwell is a very pleasant, kind, patient person and doctor with an excellent bedside manner. He is a very thorough and responsible physician. I would highly recommend him.