Dwight P. Ligham's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Ligham is an awesome Pain Management Dr. who I've been seeing since 2005 for Back and Leg Pain. He provides excellent service he is pro-active with my pain issues which were very bad for a very long time. Dr. Ligham installed a Spinal Cord Stimulator which provides between 50-80% relief along with medication. He gave me back my life and I will always thank him for the service he and his staff ...

I have been a patient of Dr. Ligham or about 18 years his office is always clean, the staff always of top of things. Dr. Ligham is a fantastic doctor has superior credentials . If you have pain go to this practice always professional, appointments within 5 minutes of your the actual appointment time. He also has a wonderful staff kind and caring.

I have Psoriasctic Arthritis and have had pain issues for years. My primary doctor has me on Tramadol. My pain level has increased in the past couple of years and I asked for other options. My doctor referred me to Dr Ligham. I had gone there 10 years ago and left due to a very bad experience that left my entire right side of my body num from a treatment he did on my spine for a week. My present GP suggested there may be new treatments and that I should give it a shot. Went there. He sent me for xrays. I have bone on bone in my spine. He said the only treatment is "molecules " in a pill form. Opiods. I had serious issues with taking them even though tramadol falls into a similar category. I have taken them before and the ups and downs are horrible. Dr Ligham said they have gotten better so I gave it a shot. We went with the lowest dose possible. Within 2 weeks I was in debilitating pain. I called his office to speak to him. They said to email him. He finally responded 2 days later and said to wait for my appointment in 2 weeks. When I went to my appointment I seen a PA. I explain to him my situation and he said I had to make another appointment to see the doctor to change my script. I emailed the Doc again and he said he would see me on the next appointment, 4 weeks away. I could barely walk at that point so I upped my dosage myself. Of course I ran out. When I finally got to see the doctor I explained my situation again to him. I had to refill my tramadol because I could not wait another week to see him. I was up front with him and issued me a warning. He said if I do that again he's taking me off the program. I again explained my situation and he did not want to hear it. I was made to feel like a junky and a 2 year old. He refilled my script and up the dosage. The pharmacy refilled the script by accident not realizing that he dated it for a week out. When I called back to have it fill again he pointed out the mistake the pharmacy made. He said now I have to pay the price now for taking to many last time. So he wanted me to wait this time 9 days before it was filled for my punishment. I went by the exact regiment that he presently had me on and still had to be punished. I am 57 years old. I work a very good state job. I have never had a drug addiction problem nor do I wish to have one. I loth taking aspirin never mind this crap. I've explained that to this doctor. He clearly has seen my medical history and my xrays. And still he has made me feel like a junky. I returned to my primary doctor and went back to my once a day tramadol. I will never return there. This doctor needs to find another profession. He is terrible.

Dr. Ligham treated me years ago and was unyielding in his heroic efforts to make me pain free. He tried everything -- non-aggressive and aggressive --with patience and compassion.

This practice is all about revenue and not about proper patient care. They don't return messages. They don't ask for proper medical follow up to adjust your pain meds. It's just overall a terrible experience. Go somewhere else unless you're desperate.

Poor!! Don't waste your time and money! Dr. Ligam is only in co-pays and insurance reimbursement! Joke!! Many visits and STILL IN PAIN!!

I’ve been a patient for years. This doctor has helped me manage my pain in so many different ways. He has helped me with referrals to other doctors when surgery was the only option. He is the only doctor that I have complete faith in regarding my condition. Dr Ligham is a once in a lifetime doctor as far as caring, patient, listening, understanding and then actually helps with solutions. He will take as much time as needed to actually hear what you are saying along with making sure you understand how to proceed. Pain is not easy especially chronic pain however when you feel your being heard is just as important. He is dedicated in helping patients and I’m blessed to have found him. He has helped me through several spine issues including 2spinal surgeries that were difficult to maneuver. I don’t know what quality of life I would of had if I hadn’t had him as a doctor!

Awful doctor! Extremely judgmental and rude. He does not care about truly helping his patients. I discussed about upping my dosage on the current medication I am on and he tried to force me into a completely different medication that I did not feel comfortable on. Because I said no, he threatened to take me off completely and leave me in pain! He does not care about going over different options he only wants to do what he wants. Please, do NOT see him! One of the worst doctors I’ve experienced!

You can find my longer review of Dr. Ligham on Google, but the short story is: I was in a lot of pain, my legs and back couldn't hold me up, and my mobility had become ever more restricted over the course of years. Dr. Ligham was the first doctor, among many excellent and compassionate practioners, to accurately recognize what was happening in my body. He facilitated two urgent referrals, and helped me through the emotional process of preparing for a difficult surgery. 14 hours after surgery, I took my first steps on strong, steady legs, with feet that are relaxed and stable. 8 days after surgery I transitioned from a walker to crutches and am now able to walk up and down stairs. It's looking like I'm going to be able to walk without a mobility aid in a couple months. Dr. Ligham has been gentle, compassionate, observant, responsive, and dedicated. I will never be able to thank Dr. Ligham enough for his perception and care. He will always be a hero to my friends and family and me.

Before I had even sat down Dr. Ligham said "Why are you even here?". I started to explain about my upcoming spine surgery and the need for pain management through the recovery. He interrupted me telling me he reviewed my MRI and it was completely normal. Immediately this puts me in a position to defend my diagnosis made by one of the top neurosurgeons in the country. Funny... I didn't see a neurosurgery degree hanging in his office. He raised his voice and yelled at me and asked if I wanted to even continue with the appointment. I hesitated and said I wasn't sure and he stood up, asked me to leave, and told me to go find another doctor. He had completely judged me before he even saw me. The office asks you to fill out 15 pages of paperwork before your appointment. Not once do they ask you for a diagnosis or why you are being referred to the clinic. He's accepting new patients if anyone's up for being judged...