Richard E Torkelson's Online Review Report Card

He misdiagnosed a bad hip, sending me to PT for treatment for arthritis of the back and saying my hip was fine. When my pain continued to worsen I finally sought a second opinion and the doctor was appalled that my x-ray and MRI had been misread. Had hip replacement in Ft Collins and another orthopedic surgery to correct the damage done by Dr Torkelson.

The experience was bad from beginning to end. They tell you to complete the medical forms on line before the appointment which I did. On arrival, the girl at the front desk took my information and asked me to have a seat while she finished with a patient. After checking in five other patients she called me back up. Apparently, the online program did not have me complete all the forms. By the time I completed the forms and got checked in, it was 45 minutes past my appointment time. I provided the nurse with my MRI results that indicated a torn maniscus on both knees. The doctor finally came in and asked why I was there. I explained the VA opinion, the long lasting pain, and the results of the MRI. He was confused about the VA opinion. He said that would have to be a different referal, provide all my medical records, and it would cost over $1000.00. He said there was nothing he could do for me today. I asked if he could at least check the MRI and my knees to see what was going on. He said he wouldn't do anything without the records and an xray of the knees. I'm not sure why they didn't mention that when I made the appointment. I got the impression that without a current injury, he didn't have time for me. He then left me in the room with no instruction as to what I should do to check out. I found my way to the front desk and let them know I would not be needing another appointment. I am sure he found time to bill for the visit.

My son went to Dr. Torkelson for a problem with his shoulder. From the second Dr. Torkelson entered the room, he was rude - no greeting, a scowl on his face, abrupt, and seemed as if he could not wait to get out of the room - nothing even said as he left the room - as if he was in a huge hurry. We waited about 70 minutes to be seen. What is he doing with his time, if not taking the time for the patients who have waited to see him? Hugely unprofessional - unacceptable.

my left shoulder was nearly reconstructed a year ago and since then its blown out just due to instability .i arrived at his office the staff was really good at trying to straighten out my medical issues . then he came in the room was rude and disrespectful to me with my 9 monthold and 3 year old in the room . if any 1 reads this and is thinking of going to this man please do not. locate a responsible and knowledgeable surgeon

Dr. Torkelson, was rude and made me feel like I was wasting his time. He told me that my hip pain was in my head. I went for a second opinion and a different doctor told me I had a torn labrum. I ended up having surgery on my hip. I was relieved to find out that the pain was real and not in my head, as Dr. Torkelson had told me.

Dr. Torkelson spent under five minutes with me and the entire time he was short, rude, and acted as if I was wasting his time. I fractured my radial head and the information I received from him was mostly due to me asking questions. I am going to see a different doctor.

Did not set my broken wrist, casted it only. Unable to use my wrist to full capacity.