Thomas E Niemeier, MD - Orthopedic Spine

I was hoping you would try to help by answering some questions for me concerning the pain I am having with my back stimulator. I am not sure you cared. You didn't discuss the x-rays taken so I am still wondering if they gave you any information about why the pain. I am surprised that you have removed over 100 stimulator batteries from patient's backs. Were they having pain too? You were not very kind to me and sometimes rude. .

Very good at explaining things, involving in care plan and decisions, reducing anxiety regarding test results. Very easy going, fun personality. Spends time with you and builds a good patient-doctor relationship.

Dr. Niemeier was friendly, explained everything really well. Did not make us feel rushed and made sure we didn't have any other questions.

2 stars pretty much for the information the Dr. Gave in regards of needing a pain specialist. Not only did I have to wait almost 30 minutes for him to arrive, it was mainly talking done, no type of physical or assessment to feel my back. He did do a minor test to assess hip mobility while I was sitting, but his main focus was what type of insurance I was using weather it was under the VA network or personal insurance. To me, that signified that my pain wasn't the focus, but how he would get paid. Felt like it was for the most part a complete waste of my time especially being in pain and needing results, I didn't get it.

So far so good Pleasent visit, nice guy. Will see after surgery on neck how many stars next time.