Dr. Thomas Mampalam, MD

Most condescending, dismissive dr. I have seen, and I have seen some Terrible doctors. He listened to none of my concerns, had no plan for care, continued referring to one single test that "didn't show enough" and saying how long he has been doing this for. Spoke to me as if I was a child who had no idea how a body worked, let alone how my own pain, trauma, and failed treatments that I have tried were within my cognitive grasp. I will be looking for another neurosurgeon to speak with for certain. If you want a doctor that listens to you, do NOT go here.

This was the worst Dr visit I've ever had. Staff were not wearing masks when I entered (despite COVID-19). The Dr looked like he pulled his mask from his pocket - and was wearing a dirty lab coat. He asked no questions about the reason for my visit, symptoms, pain, or impairment - simply performed a reflex test and told me I was "fine" and "should consider it good news" that he doesn't recommend surgery. He recommended physical therapy and narcotics (despite 8 years of non-response to physical therapy, facet joint ablation, and diagnosis of bulging discs, nerve damage, and a spinal tumor. Also, narcotics don't treat nerve pain!). He was extremely rude and dismissive. The entire appointment (after months of waiting for a consult) lasted less then 9 minutes. Completely awful.

I think overall I've had a very good experience. Explanation of my problem. What needs to happen to correct the issue. The staff are all very friendly, willingness to help get other needed visits like physical therapy, etc.