Christopher Chihlas's Online Review Report Card

Dr Chihlas is arrogant, pompous & condescending. I'm a 46 yr old Veteran & Firefighter who he scolded like a child for asking for documentation that my Department Chief was requesting of me. Demanded that I "stop harrassing his staff" because I called his office twice for a letter stating I'd be unable to work certain upcoming shifts. When I tried to explain why I called his office requesting what I did he literally raised his right hand in the air to motion that I stop talking & refused to let me speak. I've never in my life been treated this way by someone who's supposed to be a medical professional. If you experience the same mistreatment contact Southcoast Director Sharon Smith as I did.

Worst Doctor eve. Said I didn’t need surgery and could go back to work. I ended up rupturing my Achilles tendentious and needing extensive surgery. What a joke. Rude ignorant and wouldn’t let him care for my dog.

He did absolutely nothing to assist me. Once he saw I was overweight, he blew me off and told me find another doctor. I was writhing in pain and my tendon has gotten worse every day since. I can not walk at all now. He does not assist all of his patients...just who he picks and chooses.

Twenty minute wait for appointment. He listened to me and answered all my questions. Patient, not rushed and relaxed. I’m definitely glad I was referred to him and the forty-five minute drive was worth it.

Terrible! Did not listen to me. Barely examined me and was very condescending! I would definitely not recommend this doctor!

Repaired a torn meniscus and I can't say enough of how great he is. Before surgery I was in so much pain. Pain completed gone now. Walking great. He is very compassionate too.

I saw Dr Chihlas for a very brief evaluation for my fractured ankle. The Dr. spent less than 5 minutes talking to me, had his assistant provide me with an ankle brace then charged me over 1,000 for the appointment, $837 of it was for "the setting of a fractured ankle, without manipulation." I contacted billing, who insisted the charge was accurate, I was floored. So all prospective patients, please beware, care and treatment provided vs the cost is hugely disproportionate.

Beware of additional fees. This office adds a $250 new patient charge to your bill. No notification, no awareness. The explanation when I called billing was that it was because I had never been to this doctor before. Considering I was referred to this office by my primary care physician in the Southcoast system and have been in the Southcoast system for many years, well, back to buyer beware.

I didnt have a good experience with Dr. Chihlas when I saw him this October for ankle injury . I felt rushed like he had to many patients. When we talked on the phone about my MRI he also made it seem rushed like my medical welfare wasnt important enough. I am an athlete sorry I wasnt a high paid one. I had a great experience with a second orthopedic and im on the road to recovery.

Horrible experience! Visit with Dr. Chihlas went well I thought. When he called with review of my MRI it was like talking to another person. DR.Jeckyl ,Mr Hyde he was rude and condescending. He acted like his time was more important than mine.The staff was very nice and waiting wasnt bad. Too bad this experience went awful. I will see another specialist. Go with your gut people. Be your own Advocate They may act like God, but they're NOT!