Dmitri Vassiliev

I agree with the woman who said she has no idea to whom these bad reviews are referring. My first appointment went very well and he listened and we came up with a plan. He can be a little sarcastic which I guess can be construed as abrasive, but I actually love that personality type. To me that exudes confidence and intelligence. I had my procedure today and he was super attentive and concerned with my comfort and well being throughout. I would recommend him to anyone.

Dr. V and his staff are AWESOME!! I absolutely DO NOT agree with the negative reviews. Dr. V is NOT a chatty man, but he definitely knows what he's doing. I have received for herniated discs in my lower back. My husband has received injections in his neck for spinal stenosis. We both HIGHLY recommend Dr. V.

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HORRIBLE! Rude. Arrogant. Did NOT examine me. Did NOT review my medical history with me. Stood in a corner by the door and talked down to me. Automatically assumed I was a drug addict and withdrew my medication although I have documented evidence of the physical trauma I suffered resulting in my chronic pain. FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR! HORRIBLE! Rude. Arrogant. Did NOT examine me. Did NOT review my medical history with me. Stood in a corner by the door and talked down to me. Automatically assumed I was a drug addict and withdrew my medication although I have documented … More

They won't let me say what I want to about this guy, so here's this.....FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR. ONE WHO CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS.

I am surprised by some of the reviews regarding this doctor. I've been seeing him for 2 years now and he is courteous and kind. He explained the procedure and was open to any questions posed. We worked together to make a plan for pain relief. I definitely would recommend him to my family and friends and, as a matter of fact I have.

Dr. Vassilev has a compassionate approach in the care and understanding of his patients. In the cancer journey with my husband we have been surrounded by the best of care! So very thankful we were directed to his outstanding care.

Dr. Vassiliev helped me with my next/arm pain. I got a injection and he hit the right spot. He was very professional and courteous. Allowed me to ask all the questions and did a great procedure. Definitely will be seeing him again when my injection wears off.

Was sent to him for a pre-hysterectomy post operative pain consult by my surgeon, as I have a TON of legitimate allergies to pain medication. His advice was being sought by my surgeon “just in case” something went sideways with my complex hysterectomy. This man went out of way to belittle me, he knew nothing of my underlying genetic conditions, and left me with no plan and a lot of insults, including calling me a drug seeker when I was literally referred to him by my surgeon. My surgeon was furious. And because of AHN policy, even though I only saw him once, well over a year ago, I can’t switch pain physicians because AHN caught them opioid hysteria so hard that they took away pain patient’s rights to fair and equitable medical treatment and the right to choose their doctor. I finally found a pain doc who works with my neurosurgeon (I just had brain surgery a couple weeks ago), and who thinks he can help me, and who clearly has a big heart. And I can’t see him in his outpatient clinic office over this stupid little man refusing to discharge me as his patient despite me having only met him for 15 min over a year ago.

I wouldn't suggest this office to no one the nurses are nice but the doc smh I have a broken back and spinal stenosis and am afraid to get shots in my back found this out having my kids I shake uncontrollably and they told my doctors I'm just out for pills like someone can't be afraid of getting shots in there back speaking to others who share the same pain I'm not alone doesn't mean I'm only sealing pills I do no drugs never smoked a cigarette in my life don't drink how does that say I'm only wanting pills I want a solution to the pain I'm in daily but there are people out here who get pills and don't even use them they sell them I have a broken back and can't get nothing I have to be in pain all day every day cause some people abuse pills I have no history of any abuse of drugs or alcohol not everyone is drug attics I wouldn't suggest this office to no one the nurses are nice but the doc smh I have a broken back and spinal stenosis and am afraid to get shots in my back found this out having my kids I shake uncontrollably and they told my doctors I'm … More

Wow just from the reviews I have to say this place don’t sound good at all as I am looking for help for my uncle who’s very sick and needs help so any suggestions would help me a lot he’s has seriously bad back and carpal tunnel and nerve damage and also has theropy I don’t think spelledbit right but it’s the tingling and numbing feeling in ur feet and hands I believe what it is the drs in my area suck why looking for outside help cause I am tired of him in pain and stuff and some days unable to get out of bed everyone around here wants to die surgery’s that’s only gives 15% that it will help or work Wow just from the reviews I have to say this place don’t sound good at all as I am looking for help for my uncle who’s very sick and needs help so any suggestions would help me a lot he’s has seriously bad back and carpal tunnel and nerve … More

I had to give a star to get in and write a review. I spent two hours here I will never get back. I have severe chronic pain and the doctor was NO help. I have tried everything on my own. Do not go here if you are looking for help with pain. They are useless!

I had a referral appointment scheduled for 2 weeks. The day BEFORE my appointment, this office called to tell me the doctor doesn't take my CIGNA insurance. The DAY BEFORE my appointment! This is incompetent and detrimental to my health.It is going to take months to find and schedule another appointment with another doctor. Just another case for single-payer health care. All doctors accept the insurance that covers everyone and everything. I had a referral appointment scheduled for 2 weeks. The day BEFORE my appointment, this office called to tell me the doctor doesn't take my CIGNA insurance. The DAY BEFORE my appointment! This is incompetent and detrimental to my health.It … More

There should be negative stars. I called this office with a referral from an orthopedic surgeon I saw who did an MRI. It took Dr. Vassiliev's office one MONTH to return my phone call to schedule an appointment. Horrible response! If it takes this long to return a phone call you are not the provider for me. If you want someone reliable call Regeneration Pittsburgh. I've gone there the past 3 weeks for trigger points and they are incredible! There should be negative stars. I called this office with a referral from an orthopedic surgeon I saw who did an MRI. It took Dr. Vassiliev's office one MONTH to return my phone call to schedule an appointment. Horrible response! If it … More

I’m not sure what doctor these people went to, but Dr. V is wonderful! I was in a car accident in May 2019 and one of my discs was herniated. The pain became too intense and PT wasn’t helping, so I was recommended to see Dr. V. During the initial consultation, I was treated with kindness and respect not only by the doctor, but also by the nurses. He maintained a professional conduct while also showing good bedside manner. His explanations were precise and easy to understand, yet conveyed enough information to be able to “paint a picture” in my head. I went in today for an epidural steroid injection (performed by Dr. V) and it went very well! The nurses were immensely kind and Dr. V made sure I was comfortable the whole time. Everything was clean and the protocols were followed properly. I wouldn’t recommend anybody else except Dr. V to perform this procedure. I’m not sure what doctor these people went to, but Dr. V is wonderful! I was in a car accident in May 2019 and one of my discs was herniated. The pain became too intense and PT wasn’t helping, so I was recommended to see Dr. V. During … More

TERRIBLE. JUST TERRIBLE. Just don’t. Be aware of the AHN Pain Management Policy stating that the patient has one or maybe two attempts to find a pain management doctor in their system, and then the patient is discharged from the pain management department and CANNOT make an appointment with any other pain management doctor in the entire system.

I found Dr. V to lack empathy and compassion. He is not an educator for the decisions he makes. He is abrupt and impatient. I question the channels of AGH that hire Pain management staff. Pain Management patients are not themselves when requesting help. We are not numbers but human beings paying for management of our pain and understanding the how the plan works. I would not recommend. When a patient leave the office in tears and no one care there is a definite red flag.

Dr. Dmitri Vassiliev did not listen to me at all. All he did was look at past medical tests and quickly dismissed conditions found in previous MRI’s performed by other doctors. I couldn’t agree more that he is arrogant, rude and an uncaring doctor. He also totally misrepresented his field of expertise of a being a pain specialist. I should’ve checked healthgrades and discovered he went to Moscow Medical Stomatological and specializes in anesthesiology, Stomatology is a basically a dental school -- in Russia -- from 32 years ago.

Does not keep up to date with treatment. Poor bedside manner. Takes weeks to answer messages.

Got up in my face and said "NO NARCOTICS"

Clueless

Dr. V is very arrogant... He doesn't listen , doesn't care and doesn't appear to like his occupation...

I’m only giving one star because I can’t give 0!!! This office is full of kind nurses, but the Doctor...a WASTE of time!!! He is ignorant and down right rude. Lord help you if you are even 5lbs over weight! He is a body shammer and has no bed side manner. A doctor should be compassionate, yet honest. It’s obvious that he is not able to provide quality care to patients. I’d rather travel to the depths of The rainforest then ever speak or see this man again! I’m only giving one star because I can’t give 0!!! This office is full of kind nurses, but the Doctor...a WASTE of time!!! He is ignorant and down right rude. Lord help you if you are even 5lbs over weight! He is a body shammer and has no … More

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ARROGANT, rude and uncaring doctor. Awful bedside manner. He clearly doesn't care about your pain. He loves to argue with the patient and make you feel worse about yourself.

I’m only giving one star because I can’t give 0!!! This office is full of kind nurses, but the Doctor...a WASTE of time!!! He is ignorant and down right rude. Lord help you if you are even 5lbs over weight! He is a body shammer and has no bed side manner. A doctor should be compassionate, yet honest. It’s obvious that he is not able to provide quality care to patients. I’d rather travel to the depths of The rainforest then ever speak or see this man again!

I like Dr. Vassiliev, and have counted on him for various treatments, including pain meds. For chronic neck pain. I just wish he did not require me to see a psychiatrist to see him. I have had 2 very bad experiences with psychiatrists, causing me not to trust them. Into longer see Dr. Vassiliev since my new PCP is treating ADHD and does not allow concurrent use of pain medicine. I would see Dr. Vassiliev in the future if I needed pain medicine or interventional procedures.

I have been to another paint specialist, Dr. Vassiliev is fantastic. He requires an evaluation appointment, which I really liked. He had my MRIs, no questions needed, I was in pain! Sent by my neurosurgeon.

Dr. Vassiliev and his staff were amazing. They helped to calm my nerves and explained every detail and step through my entire procedure. I would definitely recommend him and his staff.

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My experience with Dr Vassiliev and his staff is very poor. The staff is incompetent, especially Crystal. He must get a lot of drug seekers because that is how he treated me, as if I was there for drugs, instead of something that would improve the overall health of my back. The staff manager called and was very unprofessional with me over an issue I was having in being signed back to work. He was very unprofessional in his doctor notes to my lawyer as well, which impacted my job.

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The office is well run. Dr. Vassiliev was kind and thorough. He spent a lot of time with me reviewing my history, listening to my concerns and answering questions, then suggested a plan. I was very pleased.

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Horrible, horrible man. DO NOT GO TO HIM. He thinks everyone is an addict, and he will make your stress so bad that your pain will be worse. Does not care about patients at all & it shows! He does not listen and clearly hates his job.

Avoid! Like others have stated, he's not a good doctor at all. He will make you feel horrible for having pain. It doesn't matter if you have a well-documented chronic condition, he WILL treat you like a pill popper and threaten to kick you out at least once a month. Everyone that I've met who has met with him has a horror story... if you are seeing him soon, please remember to leave a review so people know to look out.

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My previous pain management doctor left the practice at the Wexford Health & Wellness Center so they set me up with Dr. Vassiliev. He came into the room, said that he had gone over my chart & was going to stop my pain meds & put me on Lyrica. He said Lyrica has the same properties as Neurotin & should help me. I told him that I have had adverse reactions to Neurotin to the point of passing out & memory loss. He said Lyrica isn't as strong. I ended up having a SEVERE allergic reaction.

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Dr. Vassiliev was recommended to me for pain management of my chronic low back pain/lump back in 2010-2012. Although he seems knowledgeable, he did not seem to listen/address my concerns and questions, and the injections used to help my pain actually worsened it. Made me feel like I was a pain pill drug addict and refused to offer any medication to help me, stating Advil should work.

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