As others who need an appointment with a Rheumatologists, you know how long it takes to be seen by one. I waited 6 months to be seen by Dr. Chapman only to have a very disappointing experience. The front desk staff was very rude and confrontational. Dr. Chapman spent under 5 minutes with me only to ask me questions while typing away on a computer then proceeded to hand me a printout of what she ""thought"" might be the issue causing my pain and prescribed me medicine. How do you prescribe a patient medicine after only spending a few minutes with them? Particularly, when this patient has experienced Chronic pain for several years. Dr. Chapman may have looked me in the eye once. As a person who has suffered pain and discomfort for many years, my suggestion would be not to be seen by this doctor. Pain is a matter that needs compassion and attention. I felt as though I was wasting her time and am now left to still be uncomfortable with pain. I was very discouraged and disappointed with this Dr. and her staff.
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