Dr. Ballard D Wright

This is a terrible clinic to go to. I went there for several years and in the beginning they tried to do some procedures to ease my pain but they didn't really help. Then they just quit trying. I have quit going because they changed my Dr 3 different times and the last time the Dr they had me seeing said instead of giving me the option of taking the pain medication when I needed it she insisted I take it all the time. I tried to do as she said and was struggling with controlling my bodily functions. When I told them I wasn't coming back they informed me that my last 4 or 5 drug screens were dirty which was impossible. I am now going to a different clinic and this new Dr says I have arthritis in my lower back and knee so he I'd planning a procedure to try to get me some relief. And he is listening to me that I DON'T want an excessive amount of pain meds. I do NOT recommend this place at all! This is a terrible clinic to go to. I went there for several years and in the beginning they tried to do some procedures to ease my pain but they didn't really help. Then they just quit trying. I have quit going because they changed my Dr 3 … More

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The doctor there has the biggest ego..doesn't prescribe what I asked.and tells me " I have no clue about pain".worst place around

My daughter goes to this clinic and it is terrible. They never get her prescriptions correct when ordering and she suffers terribly. They simply do not care for their patients and I do not recommend tnem.

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I have been a patient at this clinic since 2012; If they say something I do not understand regarding procedures etc. , I ask questions because that's what they want you to do. As for waiting times, there have been maybe 2-3 times that I have had an extended wait, but its very rare given the number of people that they see. I live 2 hours away and have no problem traveling to see them because Im not usually there over an hour unless I am having a procedure and they are a little behind. If I take anything new over the counter I always ask a pharmacist how drug screens will read, and always take packaging so they can see for themselves. Unfortunately the drug laws are super strict, and it's sad because so many things can cause a false positive.. today most all pain doctors will refuse to see you if you have a dirty test, not just here. This center has provided me with with more help than I have ever had anywhere else, and I appreciate them all very much! I have to say though that the only dr. That I did not like was dr. Hummel, and I only saw her once maybe twice butI told them I would not see her again due to her rude treatment. I have been a patient at this clinic since 2012; If they say something I do not understand regarding procedures etc. , I ask questions because that's what they want you to do. As for waiting times, there have been maybe 2-3 times that I … More

Do not help you out at all very rude people there treats you like a addict

The literal worst, they take forever don’t listen and the doctor told me I would be better if I got pregnant, but also told me my belly was too big.

Awful place. I went with my disabled dad to be an advocate for him. Guess what? They would not let me go back with him for the examination which was a red flag for me. I felt so helpless and sad for him that he was being treated like some sort of inmate or something. They immediately wanted to do injections which have not produced positive results in the past. Did they care? No. Don’t go here for help because you won’t find it. Awful place. I went with my disabled dad to be an advocate for him. Guess what? They would not let me go back with him for the examination which was a red flag for me. I felt so helpless and sad for him that he was being treated like … More

Be your own advocate,ask questions,they are extremely thorough,they are truly interested in your total body health,I thank them from the bottom of my heart,couldn't have made it these last few years without them,Dr.Modadugo nurse practitioners & all are excellent caregivers.

Unfortunately I've needed their services twice. Both times and currently a patient, service has been fair, timely, and polite. After being treated like an addict and dismissed by other doctors, these people are understanding and thorough. They do push the injection route, which I don't care for. I can't be still enough for an MRI on the first take, let alone having a needle in my spine. After having surgery 7 years ago and being told the next one is a 3 level fusion which WILL need to be done, I'm delaying and these people are allowing me to have a quality of life that won't be possible, post surgery. If you're open, honest, and patient, they will be the same. In case you're wondering: Lumbar spondylosis with myelopathy Lumbar post laminectomy/discectomy Lumbar DDD Lumbar DJD Causalgia Lumbar And lesser issues like herniated and bulging discs working their way up my spine. Hope anyone considering this facility has the same experiences I have. Good luck and don't take the suspicious and dismissive nature of some doctors personally. It's a trickle down effect from our government stepping in where they don't belong and treating pain doctors like criminals. Until the government provides solutions to the problems they cause, these angels are being forced to walk a tightrope and unfortunately someone has to suffer. Unfortunately I've needed their services twice. Both times and currently a patient, service has been fair, timely, and polite. After being treated like an addict and dismissed by other doctors, these people are understanding and thorough. … More

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Brought my mother here to try and treat her myriad of problems. The less than friendly staff and being told to remain outside during her appointment should have been warning flags but she was treated as if she was just looking for drugs. Her current recommended treatment seems like "alternate medicine" and I seriously question the degree of their doctors. Hippocratic oath means nothing to these people. Brought my mother here to try and treat her myriad of problems. The less than friendly staff and being told to remain outside during her appointment should have been warning flags but she was treated as if she was just looking for drugs. … More

The doctor was rude and had a serious lack of empathy. My experience was a nightmare. The building was so trashy like I was in a dope house and the atmosphere was tense and cold. They will not give you time to speak or explain and he seemed to have his mind made up that I was drug shopping or something before he even spoke to me. Said the pain was all in my head and that my surgeon, (a man who Mayo clinic and Cleveland clinic were highly impressed with when I showed them the work he had done on my back if that tells you anything.) pretty much said he was a quack and that the surgery I was getting was because I wanted it not because it was necessary--which is also ridiculous. Also, he can't read a CT scan properly. Caused me to cry and just gave me this smug look the entire time, completely heartless. Stay away from this doctor--and Lexington all together if you have a orthopedic issue in my honest opinion. Go to Louisville if you want serious help. I've yet to find an orthopedic doctor that has any sense in Lexington. The doctor was rude and had a serious lack of empathy. My experience was a nightmare. The building was so trashy like I was in a dope house and the atmosphere was tense and cold. They will not give you time to speak or explain and he seemed … More

if I could have given no stars for this office I would have. I was referred to this office in the Fall of 2017. I have been on disability due to a car accident since 2009 and had left my prior pain mgmt office due to the way staff treated the patients. I had read the few reviews of this place and it scared me to death but I tried to stay positive that I would be treated professionally. The amount of paperwork I had to fill out prior to even getting an appointment was beyond ridiculous, they did not make it easy as their forms could not be completed using a smartphone but only a computer, thus I had to use the library to do the forms. I finally was given an appointment with Dr. Laura Hummel. I waited close to 4 hours in the waiting room. When I was finally called back I was told my RN friend that drove me could not come back with me. I have never heard of a policy like this and my first question is what are they trying to hide? Well it turns out a lot. I was would be refused an exam if my friend went back with me so I had no choice but to go back alone. They brought me to a room that wasnt even big enough to be an exam room. There was no overheard lights, just a desk lamp and a candle, quite unusual for a practice that treats physical ailments. Next thing I notice was a pretty desk sign that said "the pain medication you prescribe to a patient rarely gets dispensed to that patient". I was appalled and knew this was going to be bad. Dr. Hummel finally came in and I knew immediately that this appointment was a big mistake. She immediately questioned my medications and said I was lying, that my previous doctor would never prescribe those. Funny I had all my bottles with me that stated exactly who wrote the meds, but she didn't bother to look at that. Next she asked why I was there. I told her that I wanted a 2nd opinion, I was tired of being treated poorly and that when I had wanted to get a 2nd opinion the office discharged me. Again she accused me of lying, that she knew of no office that would fire me for wanting a 2nd opinion. She half heartedly looked at me when I stood and had me walk on my tip toes, that was the extent of the physical exam. She proceeded to tell me that I had 1 leg longer than the other and that was my only problem, nothing Tylenol and warm baths wouldn't fixed. I questioned her than why have I been on disability for so long and why have I gone thru every treatment possible with no results? Who in their right mind that was faking it would ever subject their body to the intense pain these procedures produce? Not me for sure. I mentioned that I had a lift in my right shoe as I have a shortened Achilles tendon from how I walk due to my hip. She said that's impossible, that's the leg that is longer. I showed it to her and she told me my podiatrist was wrong and I did not have a shortened tendon. She never once even touched my body to examine me and just got ruder by the minute until she came out and accused me of being a pill seeker and then kicked me out of her office. I have never had anyone in the medical profession ever treat me the way Dr. Hummel did. She actually had me wondering was it all in my head. Thank goodness I came to my senses and did get referred to a different pain management office in Louisville. Funny they immediately diagnosed me with SI chronic pain, which is what my doctors in Michigan had all diagnosed as well. I am now going on my third SI injection this coming week. But oh I forgot, I'm just faking it. Stay clear of this horrible office, unless you want to be treated like nothing more than a liar and drug addict. if I could have given no stars for this office I would have. I was referred to this office in the Fall of 2017. I have been on disability … More

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This Dr only sees patients 1 within 2 months however when my husband left he had only 1 prescription with an appointment 3 months later at 10:30 p.m. idk if its the Dr or his staffing who handles the prescriptions and appointments. Idk but its a mess and very unprofessional.

Was good and friendly while I was there. Suddenly I get a letter in mail saying they won't see me any more because they found methamphetamines in my system. No other explanation, and they won't talk about it. Don't know how they came up with that, but they don't give u a chance. When I called them about it, they told me that there was no way to help me any more. 2 years and no failed tests, and (supposedly) fail 1, and no chance, your out. Was good and friendly while I was there. Suddenly I get a letter in mail saying they won't see me any more because they found methamphetamines in my system. No other explanation, and they won't talk about it. Don't know how they came up … More

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