MIchael Walls's Online Review Report Card

I was referred to Walls by my rheumatologist. I’ve worked with doctors my entire working life and never have I been treated as poorly as I was treated by him. He’s disrespectful, cuts you off when responding to a question. Just a real disdain for my even being there. I wouldn’t recommend this practice to anyone. No matter how bad off I get, at least I’ll never be as miserable as Walls.

The staff here refused a 64 year old without insurance to transfer her prescription to Kroger, where she could save $65. Their excuse was that she agreed to that in her patient agreement. They are lazy, unsympathetic and have a bad attitude. While trying to explain the situation behind a reasonable request, they instantly get defensive and cut me off and talk over me. With three different reps acting this way, it is clearly the culture in that office. Find healthcare providers who care.

Took my elderly Wife to this man for two years, she lived in pain, and, she DIED in agony, thanks DOCTOR Walls!!!

The nursing staff is okay. They are nice enough but this doctor is nasty & hateful... He's rude and uncaring and has new business working in this field

Ways on time. Very professional. Never push pills. I like that

If you are going to be referred to this doctor, please do not get your hopes up. You will be met with a unsympathetic, rude and rushed visit. Your concerns will not be address let alone heard. During my visit, I was cut off and even talked to in a rude manner when trying to explain my symptoms. As a pain patient with a list of health issues almost as long as the alternative treatments I have tried to avoid opiods including (chirp wheel, physical therapy, injections, chiropractic care, OTC pain relievers/patches/rubs). When explaining how nauseated I was at funeral on Sunday from the tylenol and ibuprofen, I was cut off and harshly asked, "What are you asking for?" and before I could answer he blatantly stated "I am not giving you opiods!" Then went on to claim he told me in the beginning that he would not give me opiates. Which is funny considering my first visit I told them that I do NOT want drugs. He just assumed I was a "seeker." I am substance abuse counselor. He would know that if he would look away from his computer and actually give me 5 minutes of his undivided attention. I do have a list of health issues the main issues being dextro-scoliosis, levo-scoliosis, narrowed upper, mid and lower dorsals, narrowed disc(s) at C5, C6, C7, L2, L3, L4 & L5, broken collarbone that has shifted into my deformed neck and spine and my right hip being 7mm lower than my left. I also works as an operations manager and run my micro farm in Union and take care of my 4 year old daughter and between the missed work due to pain and numerous appointments between 3 specialists I need relief. But was told that because of my age (30) he would not treat me?!. I see both sides of this. As a professional, I see the influx of suicides since 2012 because of the CDC cracking down on doctors which then forced pain sufferers to the streets but as a patient, I see the blatant lack of care and compassion each individual with chronic pain must endure until they find a doctor that is willing to stand by their oath and treat their patients. I do not understand why this doctor chose this field but he has been burnt out and jaded by drug seekers and now assumes that everyone is just seeking drugs. If you have seen this doctor and have had the same result(s) contact the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and file a grievance (complaint). There are also resources online like the National Pain Advocacy Center as well as many others! You can also find a study (through the latter) about suicides commited from lack of pain treatment and/or being cut off by a doctor. You can learn what the long term damage is to your brain by enduring chronic (untreated pain) but at the very least, do not be afraid and do not endure this alone. Together we really can make a difference.

If you are going to be referred to this doctor, please do not get your hopes up. You will be met with a unsympathetic, rude and rushed visit. Your concerns will not be address let alone heard. During my visit, I was cut off and even talked to in a rude manner when trying to explain my symptoms. As a pain patient with a list of health issues almost as long as the alternative treatments I have tried to avoid opiods including (chirp wheel, physical therapy, injections, chiropractic care, OTC pain relievers/patches/rubs). When explaining how nauseated I was at funeral on Sunday from the tylenol and ibuprofen, I was cut off and harshly asked, "What are you asking for?" and before I could answer he blatantly stated "I am not giving you opiods!" Then went on to claim he told me in the beginning that he would not give me opiates. Which is funny considering my first visit I told them that I do NOT want drugs. He just assumed I was a "seeker." I am substance abuse counselor. He would know that if he would look away from his computer and actually give me 5 minutes of his undivided attention. I do have a list of health issues the main issues being dextro-scoliosis, levo-scoliosis, narrowed upper, mid and lower dorsals, narrowed disc(s) at C5, C6, C7, L2, L3, L4 & L5, broken collarbone that has shifted into my deformed neck and spine and my right hip being 7mm lower than my left. I also works as an operations manager and run my micro farm in Union and take care of my 4 year old daughter and between the missed work due to pain and numerous appointments between 3 specialists I need relief. But was told that because of my age (30) he would not treat me?!. I see both sides of this. As a professional, I see the influx of suicides since 2012 because of the CDC cracking down on doctors which then forced pain sufferers to the streets but as a patient, I see the blatant lack of care and compassion each individual with chronic pain must endure until they find a doctor that is willing to stand by their oath and treat their patients. I do not understand why this doctor chose this field but he has been burnt out and jaded by drug seekers and now assumes that everyone is just seeking drugs. If you have seen this doctor and have had the same result(s) contact the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and file a grievance (complaint). There are also resources online like the National Pain Advocacy Center as well as many others! You can also find a study (through the latter) about suicides commited from lack of pain treatment and/or being cut off by a doctor. You can learn what the long term damage is to your brain by enduring chronic (untreated pain) but at the very least, do not be afraid and do not endure this alone. Together we really can make a difference.

If you are going to be referred to this doctor, please do not get your hopes up. You will be met with a unsympathetic, rude and rushed visit. Your concerns will not be address let alone heard. During my visit, I was cut off and even talked to in a rude manner when trying to explain my symptoms. As a pain patient with a list of health issues almost as long as the alternative treatments I have tried to avoid opiods including (chirp wheel, physical therapy, injections, chiropractic care, OTC pain relievers/patches/rubs). When explaining how nauseated I was at funeral on Sunday from the tylenol and ibuprofen, I was cut off and harshly asked, "What are you asking for?" and before I could answer he blatantly stated "I am not giving you opiods!" Then went on to claim he told me in the beginning that he would not give me opiates. Which is funny considering my first visit I told them that I do NOT want drugs. He just assumed I was a "seeker." I am substance abuse counselor. He would know that if he would look away from his computer and actually give me 5 minutes of his undivided attention. I do have a list of health issues the main issues being dextro-scoliosis, levo-scoliosis, narrowed upper, mid and lower dorsals, narrowed disc(s) at C5, C6, C7, L2, L3, L4 & L5, broken collarbone that has shifted into my deformed neck and spine and my right hip being 7mm lower than my left. I also works as an operations manager and run my micro farm in Union and take care of my 4 year old daughter and between the missed work due to pain and numerous appointments between 3 specialists I need relief. But was told that because of my age (30) he would not treat me?!. I see both sides of this. As a professional, I see the influx of suicides since 2012 because of the CDC cracking down on doctors which then forced pain sufferers to the streets but as a patient, I see the blatant lack of care and compassion each individual with chronic pain must endure until they find a doctor that is willing to stand by their oath and treat their patients. I do not understand why this doctor chose this field but he has been burnt out and jaded by drug seekers and now assumes that everyone is just seeking drugs. If you have seen this doctor and have had the same result(s) contact the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and file a grievance (complaint). There are also resources online like the National Pain Advocacy Center as well as many others! You can also find a study (through the latter) about suicides commited from lack of pain treatment and/or being cut off by a doctor. You can learn what the long term damage is to your brain by enduring chronic (untreated pain) but at the very least, do not be afraid and do not endure this alone. Together we really can make a difference.

My 1st visit very short and he was the worst Dr. I EVER HAD SO RUDE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE PAIN YOUR IN

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Walls for over five years. There is not a better pain management doctor in this area. He quickly assesses your pain, develops a plan for approaching it and then executes. He has treated both my neck and knee and without fail has brought me immediate and long term pain relief. Dr. Walls is unique in that he actually sits down and listens to you. Dr. Walls is my hero, thank you Dr. Walls for returning my quality of life. PS he’s got the best office staff in northern KY.!