Adam Wesley Green's Online Review Report Card

I was referred to Dr. Green several years ago for a spinal injection by my neurosurgeon. We had a long discussion regarding an inherited blood clotting disorder I have. He pointed out that I could possibly develop a hematoma which could cripple me and said he did not want to do it. When I remembered that my brother was crippled from the very same thing, I was extremely grateful for Dr. Green’s honesty. He saved me from what could have been an unwelcome future.

I had been seeing Dr. Green for over 2 years for lower back pain. Today (2 years later) and after he has been paid close to $15,000 for performing procedures during that time I am in the same pain I saw him for in the first place. I was always treated with courtesy however. He doesn't have much of a bedside manner which is fine by with me if I received treatments that alleviated or lessened the pain. In closing Dr. Green may be helping some of his other patience because he is very busy and getting appointments are normally far out. After procedures the follow up appointments are never with Dr. Green but with one of his nurses or assistants.

He didn't greet us when he came in, sat at the computer and didn't look at us. I tried to give him the imaging we were told to bring and he wouldn't even look at it. He discounted my son's diagnosis suggesting he get a second opinion (we already have 4 medical professionals that agree on the diagnosis), and said he would absolutely not prescribe anything for my son's headaches. He suggested therapy. My son is already in therapy to deal with having a chronic painful condition at such a young age and the frustration of having a condition that for 6 years no one could diagnose. Now he will be processing the lack of empathy of some physicians and having to deal with the pain with no help.

He didn't greet us when he came in and sat down at the computer, barely looking at us. We were told to bring all the imaging for the Dr to look at. I tried to give him the imaging twice but he ignored me. My son's issue causes intense headaches and he wanted something to take for those days when the headache is unbearable. Dr. Green said "absolutely not" and suggested therapy-he already is in therapy, ...

There needs to be a zero star option. Dr. Green has absolutely zero empathy or compassion. He argued with me over my diagnosis, which has been confirmed through extensive imaging by a neurosurgeon, two orthopedic surgeons, and a specialized upper cervical chiropractor — four different doctors. I’ve been all the way to Johns Hopkins (three times), and Dr. Green had the audacity to question Johns Hopkins! I’ve been living with severe chronic pain for over 6 years, and am on the verge of being bed-ridden and disabled. Some days I can’t even be upright for more than a few minutes, due to the extreme pain I experience, from all the pressure / compression my brain stem is being subjected to. Currently in treatment doing stem cell / platelet rich plasma therapy, but if these fail, I will have to get cervical fusion neck surgery. In the meantime, my neurosurgeon suggested that Dr. Green prescribe something I could take on an as needed basis — just on the days where the pain threshold is too mu

My son has severe headaches caused by Craniocervical Instability, and wanted a prescription for something to take on days the headaches are so intense. He wants to keep working and avoid disability. The Dr. was dismissive and didn't even look at the imaging we were told to bring with us (MRI, DMX). He suggested psychotherapy (my son is already in therapy to manage having a chronic debilitating health issue at age 34). Don't waste your time unless you want to be told to apply lidocaine or go to counseling.

There needs to be a zero star option. Dr. Green has absolutely zero empathy or compassion. He argued with me over my diagnosis, which has been confirmed through extensive imaging by a neurosurgeon, two orthopedic surgeons, and a specialized upper cervical chiropractor — four different doctors. I’ve been all the way to Johns Hopkins (three times), and Dr. Green had the audacity to question Johns Hopkins! ...

There needs to be a zero star option. Dr. Green has absolutely zero empathy or compassion. He argued with me over my diagnosis, which has been confirmed through extensive imaging by a neurosurgeon, two orthopedic surgeons, and a specialized upper cervical chiropractor — four different doctors. I’ve been all the way to Johns Hopkins (three times), and Dr. Green had the audacity to question Johns Hopkins! I’ve been living with severe chronic pain for over 6 years, and am on the verge of being bed-ridden and disabled. Some days I can’t even be upright for more than a few minutes, due to the extreme pain I experience, from all the pressure / compression my brain stem is being subjected to. Currently in treatment doing stem cell / platelet rich plasma therapy, but if these fail, I will have to get cervical fusion neck surgery. In the meantime, my neurosurgeon suggested that Dr. Green prescribe something I could take on an as needed basis — just on the days where the pain threshold is too much to handle; something I could take to help get me thru the work day. Dr. Green not only argued with me about my diagnosis (he went on and on about stuff that’s way out of his area of expertise, and it was clear he had no idea what he was talking about), but he also refused to prescribe anything, outside of the medications that I’ve already tried, which have not helped. I’m absolutely baffled and stunned that the local medical system is so broken, that a person who has endured as many years of extreme pain as I have, would be turned away. I can’t help but wonder, according to Dr. Green, if I don’t “qualify” — then who in the world would? Makes me feel sad for anyone else who may also be turned away, after experiencing as much pain and hardship. There’s no telling how many people Dr. Green has turned away. There is absolutely no way this man actually cares about any of his patients, or how much pain they're in. Dr. Green is an absolute and utter disgrace to the profession, and should be completely ashamed of himself. Don’t waste your time here, save yourself the disappointment, and go ahead and look elsewhere.

I asked my Mercy GP for pain management referral since I’ve been seeing a doctor in another medical group. Dr Green was who I ended up seeing, and I couldn’t be more pleased. He carefully read through my previous doctor’s notes, he actually listened to me, and he listened to me and heard my concerns. I feel very comfortable with Dr Green’s proposed treatment plan.

I saw Dr Green yesterday for the 2nd time when I went in for a consultation regarding my options for treatment of pain while walking in my extremely hyperextended knee. My first visit I fell in love with him. He is without a doubt the most caring compassionate Dr. I have ever been to. He listens well, asks the right questions and allows you to ask questions and allows time to answer any question you might have. He allows you to be a part of decisions that are made as far as treatment.