David Pryputniewicz's Online Review Report Card

Beth Henley PA has THE worst “professional” manner I’ve ever encountered in a Medical Practitioner. And that’s saying something. As a retired Social Worker, who has worked in hospital settings, cared for 2 elderly parents and a brother with autism, and dealt with my own health issues for 50 years, I have interacted with a great many medical professionals. Based on my experience of Beth Henley, she needs to be PROHIBITED from working directly with patients until she is given extensive further training in Patient interaction!!! A PA is a lesser position than a Nurse Practitioner, with less training and knowledge. I got the impression that Beth Henley might be recently Licensed and that this is her first job. So, I’m not sure what she was so arrogant about, but I wish I had a video. Her facial expression, tone of voice, body language and constant use of medical terminology and jargon all reeked of smug superiority. I couldn’t understand her, and she appeared incapable of understanding me. She misunderstood and misinterpreted everything I said, and when I tried to explain she acted as if she didn’t believe me. Beth Henley is, unfortunately, also one of those people who minimizes and diminishes the patient's problems. I have significant arthritis in every joint in my body and live with chronic pain. I am unable to take most pain medications. Arthritis is throughout my spine. I cannot stand or walk without pain. Yet Beth Henley repeatedly said to me, "It's ONLY arthritis!" NOT ONCE during the visit did Beth Henley ask me why I was there or what questions or concerns I had. She walked into the room and began lecturing in medical terminology about what she had seen in my MRIs. After listening to her drone on for almost 5 minutes, I finally had to stop her and tell her that I could not understand her language. She then became even more condescending. When I finally insisted that she show me the MRI images, she put an image up on the screen and said, “You can see the bone spurs.” As if I was supposed to be able to automatically distinguish something in an MRI image when I’d never seen one before! People train for months or years to read those correctly. That’s when I realized that I was not going to get any answers or help from her. I left without any further knowledge of the cause of my problem or the solution. The sad thing is that I’m certain Beth Henley had no idea how offensive she was and would deny what I’ve written here. I'm sure she thought she was very professional. The person who called me to schedule (a full month after my Dr. had referred me) told me that I would have to wait yet another month for an appointment. She said that Dr. P wanted to see me personally and the next time he would be in the office was another month away. I did NOT see Dr. P at my appointment. No mention was even made of my seeing him. Instead, I completely wasted my time and money being demeaned by the Physician’s Assistant named Beth Henley.

I recommend going to a larger city for a Neurosurgeon. Go somewhere where an patient is a person and not just a number.

Dr. P. never rushes always takes his time explaining everything. Has an excellent bedside manner. All his staff are wonderful. He is my third opinion, and we are going with him. He is simply the best!

He is one of the BEST SURGEON IVE EVER SEEN, AFTER 5 SURGERY ON MY BACK WITH NO RELIEF, *TILL I I FOUND HIM Dr.P you R@CK, and Thank You!! I'm in no more pain at ALL!! BECAUSE OF YOU I CANT SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH 💯💯😷🙏💯💯😁

Dr P and his literally saved my life! They are truly wonderful. I'll be forever grateful!

Dr. David Pryputniewicz did spine surgery for for spinal stenosis. He is a great neurosurgeon and a true gentleman. Richard K. Reed, M.D.

He has fixed all the problems I’ve had great friendly doctor highly recommend him

This man is the only one that could provide me pain relief in several areas. Very knowledgeable and much expertise

Dr. Pryputniewicz repaired my back over two years ago , Surgery was successful. With any surgery you have to want to get better and heal. Dr. P fixed what was broken and got me on the path to recovery.

Excellent