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Biggest bunch of hypocrites ever. Because I use marijuana for pain, they took away my pain medication, they don’t give a damn. Should be called. pain inducing clinic.
I have been going to Dr. Schaffer for 8 yrs & I’ve only missed one appointment due to holiday & family death… Then I get a call the following week telling me I have been discharged from their office due to missing two appointments… I …
If you can at all, please go somewhere else!
Worst place ever!
Would give 0 stars but forces you to at least give one.
I’ve never been so disappointed in a group of Drs in my entire life.
I have been a patient for many many years seen a couple diff. Docs in ther..I absolutely love them and how they listen to tour problems and never feel rushes by any means..the staff is so super friendly..Have never had a problem..
Dr.menendez does not listen. The holier then now attitude is terrible.how can he tell my girlfriend how much medication is needed to care for her pain when he is not in her body. So either do it his way or nothing at all. Find someone else that will actually listen.
I had an appt at 9.45 am. I woke up to a flat tire. Called their office and got an answering service as always.left message. Filled tire an sped all the way there. Got there at 10.00am. 15 minutes late.was told that I could not be seen and …
He was called in to testify for my Workman’s Comp case the next I know I was discharged for no reason. I didn’t request him the comp board did. Therefor if you inconvenience him at all beware to get cut cold turkey to scramble to find a new doctor.
the worst place i have ever been tried making appt got answering machine left message once a day finally dialed “8” got an appt after 3 weeks then ,was scheduled for an injection got a covid test per there rules then one day before my …
Dr OQuinn shouldn’t be practicing pain management or treating any patient. I was excused from their practice because I told her in my second appointment that gabapentin that she had prescribed me wasn’t working for my pain and I’ve been …
Friendly staff and the doctors are great. Always willing to listen and they don’t just rush you out they really seem to care. They also have a doctor that does medical marijuana here for those looking.
Staff and doctors always take good care of me. They have a new nurse practitioner Kristen and she and I have so far gotten along well. I loved Michelle but she retired and I was ok with that she definitely earned it 😊. …
I have found Dr. O’Quinn to listen well, and to be competent. She also made a good and necessary referral during the course of treatment. She is willing to push back when what I want is not good, and holds a tight line on staying to …
All my lumbar discs are bulging, and two are impinging on spinal nerves. The radiologist who performed the MRI suggested that cauda equina (an emergency condition) ought to be considered. Thank God I don’t have cauda equina, but I’m in so …
I had suffered for a year with specific pain, with multiple trips to my Dr, for trigger point injections and they were stumped as to what was causing it.I was referred out at my request and was called by CNY Spine/Pain Mgt. Protocol was 2 …
my mother has been going to this office for over 15 years. In January 2016 my 74 old alzheimer mother,with Fibromyalgia was given a new doctor oakland (with out our consent) she lowered her medication down a little. then on 4-20-16 we saw …
If you’re not interested in Medicinal Marijuana, don’t bother. They get cash from the MM card and have turned into shills who won’t bother treating you for other things if they can get the cold hard cash. The best treatment for my disease …
Besides waiting for 2 hours to be seen and then having my actual appointment be less than 10 minutes. Just to be told that he disagreed with the two previous doctors. Physical therapy was his professional prescription. I am getting only 3 …
On 8-21-19 I was referred to Cny spine an pain for a nerve study after sending the referral over an not hearing from them I decided to call the office I was in formed that they never received it. I called my dr an he sent over another …
I’d like to know who all these people are that left nasty reviews. Iv been seeing Dr. Schaefer for over 10 years. Yes granted sometimes there is a lengthy wait. But that’s par for the course with any of my specialists.But he as a Dr.is …
I have osteoarthritis in my lower back and neck. I had an appt. with Dr. Schaffer, who I had researched and was comfortable with. When I went to my appt., Dr. Schaffer was too busy, so Dr. Battista took my appt.. That was upsetting to me. …
This staff is wonderful. I am not treated like an addict when I request appropriate adjustments in my pain medication. They do not push medical marijuana at all (perhaps the previous reviewer confused them with the other pain practice in …
Excellent care!!! I honestly don’t know what the other reviews are talking about because Dr. Schaeffer was phenomenal. He diagnosed my pain, and actually treated it. I have been to numerous doctors all wanting to do procedures on me that …
Dr. Mendez and his staff are awesome. The wait was short about 5 minutes and the staff friendly and reassuring. Dr. Mendez explained everything he was doing throughout the procedure. This is a great practice. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone with back or orthopedic issues.
I have not had a single issue with going here. The entire staff is helpful and friendly. I have seen three of the Doc’s and after getting several test injections I had two nerves burned in my lower back. For the first time in almost 10yrs I …
I have been a patient at this practice for about a year and a half now. I see Dr. Schaeffer and have seen Dr. Mendez once for an injection as well as a follow up. Everything about this practice has been amazing. Dr. Schaeffer although …
So I’m actually writing this for somebody who came in as a new patient last week if I am able to leave photos at the end of this I will put up the exact screenshot of text that I received from him right after he left the practice. And I …
I am currently a patient and have nothing but a great experience. When I first started going there I saw Dr. Battista who took his time to listen and provide me with fantastic conservative management. I don’t want/need Opioids and he never …
Great practice, great people. Dr. Mendez really cares and takes the time to really try to pinpoint your pain. You can tell they (the practice) would rather “fix” your problem rather than just keep drugging you up. I have had 3 injections on …
very ghetto practice, Doctor walks out on you if you ask about the side effects. Doctor’s seem to have an attitude from the minute they walk in the patient room. I would not recommend this place. You’re better off going to spine and wellness on TAFT Rd.
I have been a patient of Dr. Schaffer since October of 2017 I was referred to him by my primary physician Dr. Aliwallis due to complications with a knee replacement.He assisted me finding a new surgeon Dr. Sherman at Upstate and referred me …
I have been to a number of doctors who give the doctor ish talk. Doctor Schaeffer talks to you in terms ,you can understand ,and his procedure
back up what he said to you. I have had so much satisfaction going to CNY Pain …
I have been a patient of Dr Martin Schaeffer for over 15 years. I now drive over 45 minutes to be seen by him. He is a caring help full dr. As well as his staff. From Jamie at the front desk to ALL of the Nurses. I have had 3 large back …
I have been going to here for almost 4 year did the injections and another thing with the nerves. I’ve had three MRI’s done and the first two they said I had problems the last one they said my back was good better the his “the doctor”. But …
Dr. Manansala is an excellent doctor who takes the time to listen!
I’m a person who doesn’t really trust doctors and I spent years looking for a pain and management specialist that is respectful, sympathetic, and honest.
I had a bad experience with a series of lumbar corticosteriod shots. I was soo anxious and depressed it was unbelievable. When I told the nurse practitioner my experience she said they could no longer give me my prescription medication, …
Professional and courteous
5 Stars. Always helps me handle my pain!
Good doctors nice waiting room
Very professional and concern about my well-being
Why didn’t you give me a bottle of wisky and a gun to kill myself. You are heartless.
Dr . Seo is a great dr I recommend this & Dr Seo
Biggest bunch of hypocrites ever. Because I use marijuana for pain, they took away my pain medication, they don’t give a damn. Should be called. pain inducing clinic.
Always listens, always works to make me better. I am a 6 year patient, and recommend Dr Schaeffer to family and friends.
I have been going to Dr. Schaffer for 8 yrs & I’ve only missed one appointment due to holiday & family death… Then I get a call the following week telling me I have been discharged from their office due to missing two appointments… I …
If you can at all, please go somewhere else!
Worst place ever!
Would give 0 stars but forces you to at least give one.
I’ve never been so disappointed in a group of Drs in my entire life.
I have been a patient for many many years seen a couple diff. Docs in ther..I absolutely love them and how they listen to tour problems and never feel rushes by any means..the staff is so super friendly..Have never had a problem..
Dr.menendez does not listen. The holier then now attitude is terrible.how can he tell my girlfriend how much medication is needed to care for her pain when he is not in her body. So either do it his way or nothing at all. Find someone else that will actually listen.
I had an appt at 9.45 am. I woke up to a flat tire. Called their office and got an answering service as always.left message. Filled tire an sped all the way there. Got there at 10.00am. 15 minutes late.was told that I could not be seen and …
He was called in to testify for my Workman’s Comp case the next I know I was discharged for no reason. I didn’t request him the comp board did. Therefor if you inconvenience him at all beware to get cut cold turkey to scramble to find a new doctor.
the worst place i have ever been tried making appt got answering machine left message once a day finally dialed “8” got an appt after 3 weeks then ,was scheduled for an injection got a covid test per there rules then one day before my …
Dr OQuinn shouldn’t be practicing pain management or treating any patient. I was excused from their practice because I told her in my second appointment that gabapentin that she had prescribed me wasn’t working for my pain and I’ve been …
Friendly staff and the doctors are great. Always willing to listen and they don’t just rush you out they really seem to care. They also have a doctor that does medical marijuana here for those looking.
Staff and doctors always take good care of me. They have a new nurse practitioner Kristen and she and I have so far gotten along well. I loved Michelle but she retired and I was ok with that she definitely earned it 😊. …
I have found Dr. O’Quinn to listen well, and to be competent. She also made a good and necessary referral during the course of treatment. She is willing to push back when what I want is not good, and holds a tight line on staying to …
I’m starting to wonder if these people actually have any medical training at all. …
All my lumbar discs are bulging, and two are impinging on spinal nerves. The radiologist who performed the MRI suggested that cauda equina (an emergency condition) ought to be considered. Thank God I don’t have cauda equina, but I’m in so …
I had suffered for a year with specific pain, with multiple trips to my Dr, for trigger point injections and they were stumped as to what was causing it.I was referred out at my request and was called by CNY Spine/Pain Mgt. Protocol was 2 …
my mother has been going to this office for over 15 years. In January 2016 my 74 old alzheimer mother,with Fibromyalgia was given a new doctor oakland (with out our consent) she lowered her medication down a little. then on 4-20-16 we saw …
If you’re not interested in Medicinal Marijuana, don’t bother. They get cash from the MM card and have turned into shills who won’t bother treating you for other things if they can get the cold hard cash. The best treatment for my disease …
Besides waiting for 2 hours to be seen and then having my actual appointment be less than 10 minutes. Just to be told that he disagreed with the two previous doctors. Physical therapy was his professional prescription. I am getting only 3 …
On 8-21-19 I was referred to Cny spine an pain for a nerve study after sending the referral over an not hearing from them I decided to call the office I was in formed that they never received it. I called my dr an he sent over another …
I’d like to know who all these people are that left nasty reviews. Iv been seeing Dr. Schaefer for over 10 years. Yes granted sometimes there is a lengthy wait. But that’s par for the course with any of my specialists.But he as a Dr.is …
I have osteoarthritis in my lower back and neck. I had an appt. with Dr. Schaffer, who I had researched and was comfortable with. When I went to my appt., Dr. Schaffer was too busy, so Dr. Battista took my appt.. That was upsetting to me. …
This staff is wonderful. I am not treated like an addict when I request appropriate adjustments in my pain medication. They do not push medical marijuana at all (perhaps the previous reviewer confused them with the other pain practice in …
Excellent care!!! I honestly don’t know what the other reviews are talking about because Dr. Schaeffer was phenomenal. He diagnosed my pain, and actually treated it. I have been to numerous doctors all wanting to do procedures on me that …
Dr. Mendez and his staff are awesome. The wait was short about 5 minutes and the staff friendly and reassuring. Dr. Mendez explained everything he was doing throughout the procedure. This is a great practice. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone with back or orthopedic issues.
I have not had a single issue with going here. The entire staff is helpful and friendly. I have seen three of the Doc’s and after getting several test injections I had two nerves burned in my lower back. For the first time in almost 10yrs I …
I have been a patient at this practice for about a year and a half now. I see Dr. Schaeffer and have seen Dr. Mendez once for an injection as well as a follow up. Everything about this practice has been amazing. Dr. Schaeffer although …
They are always kind and definitely address any concerns you have!
So I’m actually writing this for somebody who came in as a new patient last week if I am able to leave photos at the end of this I will put up the exact screenshot of text that I received from him right after he left the practice. And I …
I am currently a patient and have nothing but a great experience. When I first started going there I saw Dr. Battista who took his time to listen and provide me with fantastic conservative management. I don’t want/need Opioids and he never …
Great practice, great people. Dr. Mendez really cares and takes the time to really try to pinpoint your pain. You can tell they (the practice) would rather “fix” your problem rather than just keep drugging you up. I have had 3 injections on …
very ghetto practice, Doctor walks out on you if you ask about the side effects. Doctor’s seem to have an attitude from the minute they walk in the patient room. I would not recommend this place. You’re better off going to spine and wellness on TAFT Rd.
I have been a patient of Dr. Schaffer since October of 2017 I was referred to him by my primary physician Dr. Aliwallis due to complications with a knee replacement.He assisted me finding a new surgeon Dr. Sherman at Upstate and referred me …
I have been to a number of doctors who give the doctor ish talk. Doctor Schaeffer talks to you in terms ,you can understand ,and his procedure
back up what he said to you. I have had so much satisfaction going to CNY Pain …
I have been a patient of Dr Martin Schaeffer for over 15 years. I now drive over 45 minutes to be seen by him. He is a caring help full dr. As well as his staff. From Jamie at the front desk to ALL of the Nurses. I have had 3 large back …
What a joke for a so called “professional”
Lies (by omissions) …
I have been going to here for almost 4 year did the injections and another thing with the nerves. I’ve had three MRI’s done and the first two they said I had problems the last one they said my back was good better the his “the doctor”. But …
Dr. Manansala is an excellent doctor who takes the time to listen!
I’m a person who doesn’t really trust doctors and I spent years looking for a pain and management specialist that is respectful, sympathetic, and honest.
I had a bad experience with a series of lumbar corticosteriod shots. I was soo anxious and depressed it was unbelievable. When I told the nurse practitioner my experience she said they could no longer give me my prescription medication, …