James V. Rider's Online Review Report Card

I have been a patient of Dr. Rider for 9 years. I truly appreciate everything he has done for me along my Health Care journey. I am disabled and rely on caregivers for transportation to appointments. I also live with my sister who is frail in health and requires assistance. Dr. Rider and his team has always gone above and beyond to assist me with my situation. The entire team is friendly, and kind and I have built relationships with all of them. Jennifer is the office manager has been very kind and understanding of my situation and need for care. The professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond gives me piece of mind each day. Thank you so much for everything you do for everyone. J Sumpter

Dr. Rider and his team are amazing! My dad hadn’t been seen by the doc in several years but was worked in promptly to the clinic on a Wednesday evening, referred and seen by a specialist that same week and received the care he needed in a matter of a couple of weeks. While other doctors were putting him off for months, Dr. Rider made sure my dad was taken care of right away! Forever grateful for this level of care.

Dr.. Ryder is a very caring doctor and has his patients best care at heart. The office staff is very caring and helps you in any possible way.The nurses are remarkable and they truly enjoy their job. In these difficult times you can count on this doctor and staff to be there for you. Now is the time we need strong/trusting relationships with our Health Care team.

I had a wart removed. I was called into the exam room as soon as I arrived and Dr. Rider was with me in just a few minutes with the procedure done in a timely manner.

I used to go to Dr Campbell. I thought he was great! He is now retired! So it's just Dr rider, I wouldn't recommend someone to Dr. Rider, unless I hated that person and wished them a quicker but still painful death!

Very good doctor but the ladies he works with are the BEST. They are always patient, kind and helpful. Great staff.

Great doctor and staff! Listens to his patience, has good bed side manners. Would highly recommend him. He stays open on Saturday, and don't know of any doctors that do that. Dr. Rider has delivered over 3,000 babies. He could retire if he wanted to, but he doesn't.

I guess I jumped the gun when I gave the DO a 5 star rating two years ago and I believe it was because he was friendly. I've had ample time to be at the mercy of his -do no harm oath. I would like to let you know though, he remains a socially "nice" person. Two years later- being a regular visiting patient- I finally received a pap smear and also requested meds for a thyroid problem diagnosed in 2009. The attending nurse announced another doctor from his practice already did a pap smear and all was negative. I insisted she did not. I did remember seeing her for one appointment however she only joked about my tilted uterus "I've heard about em but never actually seen one...," she said-- then allowed a nurse to take a look (revealed to another without my permission) and no culture was taken. Of course I was called a liar by the nurse as in her head I had stomach problems...she asked if I still had stomach problems. This confused me as I've never had stomach problems, however she stated there was a prescription available in my chart. ?? Well. Dr. Rider came in and attempted humor as he intimidated me with verbal remarks about my naked body making me feel self conscious and ill at ease. (Jokingly, I think I felt some stomach problems coming on) I've had a difficult time encouraging the DO to focus on reasons for my visits. I do have concerns regarding an ongoing thyroid problem where he has prescribed a medication that seemed to cause a rash. (seems the only one available is a synthetic form) I requested a change of medicine which went somewhere to the back of his mind. At the last minute of my appointment, I again requested a retry at the thyroid medication. Instead of giving a script, he ordered a blood test. I patiently received my --somewhere around 20th blood draw. (He pushes medical wellness so often and my response to him is always, no thank you. I have no concerns at this time about breast cancer, bone density, or a procedure for my colon.) I truly require treatment for an ongoing diagnosis thyroid disease I am experiencing at this moment in my life. I do live quite a distance from Valley Falls and I've requested an appointment of the many locations online pages have given as his practice addresses--just to pick up written scripts. I'm told he only has one base address and that is in Valley Falls. I must travel 40 miles each way once a month just to refill my current medications. Yesterday I called and asked scripts be written and forwarded to Valley Falls Pharmacy to save time. I arrived at the pharmacy only to ...again revisit Dr. Rider's office to discover he was not there and the scripts were not ready...) I intentionally ordered over the phone-a 5th retry for my thyroid med due to physical signs that interfere with my job and my overall health. His nurse insisted the doctor discontinued the medication and I was not allowed a prescription. Hmm I'm not a physician but I do know once diagnosed with a thyroid disorder it doesn't just disappear; it is an ongoing problem for the rest of one's lifetime. I mentioned my last appointment was specifically for -yet another- blood test just for the thyroid but I never heard back from Dr. Rider. She became more determined and insisted -NO!--I needed a current blood test. I really hesitate discussing staff of a doctor's office however the head nurse seems a bit unhealthy in the appropriateness of etiquette when speaking to a patient. I really hope taking the time to read this will help people in making a well informed choice of how to handle Dr. Rider and his staff. I'm not writing to negate Dr. Rider's professional experience and knowledge but to inform clients that "we" are in charge of "our" own health and should remain diligent in repetitive demands to the doctor that concern "us". I will kindly continue to insist on thyroid treatment however I'm afraid there's not much I can do to make the office nurse a nicer person. Regarding a parent's care...write a letter and make sure it is put in the loved one's chart at their care facility...that the patient is "NOT TO BE SEEN BY THE DOCTOR" unless the family member is present and informed before writing new scripts.

absolutely the worst Dr ever!!!! Doesn't remember treating you. changes meds with no explanation, does not answer questions, refuses to fill out any paperwork. this Dr needs to have his medical license pulled and his practice needs to be shut down before he makes a serious mistake!!

I am concerned about Dr Rider. My Mom is in a memory care. She was to have cortisone shots last week. Didn't show and it will be next Monday. I believe he is overworked.