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Dr. John Gardner, MD

Dr. John Gardner, MD

Rheumatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Gardner, MD is a rheumatologist in Topeka, KS and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gardner has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Nemaha Valley Community Hospital and Stormont Vail Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

901 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66606
Telehealth available
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Dr. Gardner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gardner

3.1
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Doesnt listen, cuts you off, interrupts you when speaking Doesnt explain anything. Went to my patient portal and he puts down things I didnt say. Go in with visible inflammation, beat red hands, joints and cause my blood work was normal put in my chart I was fine with no visible issues. Several other issues I would not suggest for anyone to go to him. 1
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2021
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Dr. Gardner did not treat me for the issue I came in for. He “diagnosed” a separate issue that I already knew was there. He was very flippant and did not seem to care about what I was saying or listen to my history.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 01, 2020
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This doctor doesn't listen to your concerns and pain levels. Instead takes 2 minutes to look at you and make a decision. Poor bed patient care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Millie in Topeka – Jan 15, 2018
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I would not recommended this Dr. He didn't explain anything just pretty much said I don't know what's wrong but your blood work isn't normal. Cut me off when I was trying to ask questions. Left very Frustrated!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Lawrence Ks – Jan 04, 2018
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WAY better than my rheumatologist in my bigger, fancier city. He actually listened, plus was able to figure out side effects of my prescriptions and help me correct them. My old rheumatologist's lack of listening and lack of trying things led me to get progressively worse under his care and to have to stop working, but got progressively better (and back to work) under Dr Gardner's care. I was very lucky to have him and wish I still lived in Topeka so I could be his patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Kansas City, KS – Feb 23, 2017
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Was looking for a diagnosis on my heath issue, started with my general practitioner who sent me to Neurology for tests which came up negative, who referred me to Dr. Gardner. He was exceptionally attentive and had a very good idea of what I had before I set foot in the door. At the end of my first visit (late in the day) he had one nurse holding open the lab and a second checking surgery schedules for a biopsy. I can't recommend Dr. Gardner enough - he's an amazing Doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Tonganoxie, KS – Feb 20, 2017
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Dr. Gardner does not take time with his patients. He disregarded most of my symptoms and told me they could be psychosomatic. Years later I found I was positive for EBV and Lyme. I have never disliked a doctor more.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Topeka, KS – Jan 12, 2017
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Dr. John Gardner, MD is a rheumatologist in Topeka, KS and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gardner has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Kansas School of...read more

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  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Unavail901 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66606
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(785) 354-9591

Practice

Stormont Vail Hospital1500 SW 10th Ave Topeka, KS 66604
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sun: 7:00am - 7:00pm
  • Directions
(785) 354-6000
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