Mark E Halstead's Online Review Report Card

I had an appointment with Halstead today where he continuously complained about not having x-rays to look at (which I was never told I needed to have with me), was rude and condescending to not only me but also to my 12 y/o son. I get that the medical field can be frustrating, I’m a nurse. I’m type A, I’m always prepared, my son is a well behaved and respectful kid. When we left that office my son asked if we could find a different doctor. My 12 y/o picked up on it! My daughter (10y/o) was with us and responded to my son saying, “yeah, why was he so rude?” Terrible experience. Terrible bedside manor. P.s. this is the first review I’ve ever left for ANYTHING.

I do not remember how we found Dr. Halstead, but we saw him only once. We visited with my daughter to get her evaluated for pain related to her scoliosis and a possible PARS injury. I have to agree with what some others have said. He was extremely ARROGANT and DISMISSIVE. He absolutely had to make it known that he was the expert and we were not. He stopped just short of an eye roll when we asked our questions. We left disgusted, and sought treatment with a different doctor. Good doctors don't feel the need to shove their expertise in your face. Needless to say, we do not recommend him.

Dr. Halstead shamed my learning disabled son when he couldn’t say the months of the year after getting a concussion last week. He said, “Even my eight year old can say the months of the year.” It was a horrible experience. I would Not recommend anyone going to this doctor.

This Dr. has NO right to comment on the covid virus it.s out of his field completely... He should shut his pie hole!

Dr. Halstead is an expert on concussions, especially for youth athletes. Parents who heed his advice and have their kids strictly follow his protocal for healing from concussions will be satisfied with the results even it takes more time than you might like. Better to give the brain time to heal than to rush back too soon. We are lucky to have Dr. Halstead in St. Louis.

He was compassionate and down to earth. A Dr. you can be confident knows what he's doing and actually cares about his patients. He did a very good job of patiently reviewing and explaining everything.

Awful bedside manner. Makes you feel like it is your fault. Minimizes injuries. Told conflicting things from him and my physical therapist. Did not believe me when I said I did my therapy. Told conflicting things from him and other doctors. The other doctors were much more concerned for my well being whereas he blamed it on my "weak core". I have also been diagnosed by multiple doctors with scoliosis. He said "who told you that?? that is wrong" Arrogant. Seems right and is convincing until you look more into it. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

We first saw Dr. Halstead after my son sustained an ankle injury last fall, and again this week after my daughter fractured her wrist. I felt really confident in his knowledge and care for each of my children. He has a great, positive manner with kids and parents alike and gave us very timely service. I hope we don't have any more injuries, but if we do, we will definitely go to Dr. Halstead!

Great Doctor who really cares. Takes the time and explains things so well that you completely understand everything. Highly recommend! Thankful that I chose Dr. Halstead for my daughter!

Really listened to my daughter. Really took the time to explained things so well that we understood everything and no longer had any doubts or concerns. Really cares about his patients. My daughter and I are very thankful that we chose Dr. Halstead! It's a relief knowing she is getting the best care in every way! Highly Recommend!