Penland James B Md

I had no problem with Dr. Penland as my primary care doc for years. However, when I was traveling in California for business (on a Saturday) I woke up with blood in my urine and had terrible pain. I called his answering service, who contacted him. HE YELLED AT ME FOR CALLING ON HIS TIME OFF! I reminded him I had blood in my urine but it didn't matter, despite my history of bladder infections (which he always treated with amoxycillan in the past). OMG, I had a tradeshow to work that morning, was staying in a hotel, and didn't know the area. I had been seeing Penland for years and this is how I was treated! Nonetheless, I promptly found a different doctor when I got back to Denver. What a jerk! more

TO ME THIS DOCTOR IS VERY GOOD BUT WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH HIS STAFF IT GOES DOWNHILL. HE USED TO HAVE A VERY GOOD STAFF. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT IT MAKES YOU NOT TO WANT TO GO BACK. YOU DON'T GET CALL BACKS ON YOUR LABS ANYMORE AND WHEN YOU CALL THEM THEY ARE TO BUSY TO LET YOU KNOW HOW THEY TURNED OUT OR THEY TELL YOU THEY ARE NOT IN WHEN THE LAB ALREADY TOLD YOU THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE DOCTOR. GOD FORBID IF YOU CALL ANYWHERE NEAR 5:00 YOU ARE BRUSHED OFF THE PHONE AND YOUR TOLD THEY WILL CALL YOU TOMORROW WHICH THAT CALL NEVER COMES. SAD BECAUSE YOUR PRACTICE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE WORK FOR YOU AND HIS PRACTICE HAS GONE DOWNHILL AND ITS NOT BECAUSE OF THE DOCTOR. Pros: DOCTOR SEEMS LIKE HE CARES Cons: TERRIBLE STAFF more

In mid-June 2009, I visited Dr. Penland with vague, chronic symptoms of depression and fatigue. I had been diagnosed with celiac disease the year before, and my gastro, Cary Patt, had told me that Dr. Penland had run alot of tests for him to confirm my diagnosis. Dr, Penland spent a lot of time with me, discussing both medical and other problems. He encouraged me to do healthy things to help make me feel better, but was NOT preachy. He also ordered thorough blood and urine tests. As I left, I saw his next next patients, waiting for him. They seemed unconcerned about the time Dr. Penland had spent with me. That's when I knew he was special; he takes his time. It turns out I had a minor UT I. It felt good, however, to have been treated with such care. Also, one of his nurses, a young woman, was very kind and was happy to not shout aloud what my weight was! It was silly of me to request that, but she agreed with me that if I don't want to hear it, I don't have to. May God richly bless Dr. Penland and his staff. Pros: Caring, Attentive, Thorough, Effiecient Cons: None whatsoever more

I was referred to Dr. Penland by another doctor who works with my wife. Pros: Pays Attention to Detail and Compassionate more

I went to a few doctors before I found Dr Penland, and am very happy with him and his nurses and he always worked me in if I was sick, He is very careful and checks every thing, I feel very secure with him Pros: He is very careful and checks everything, more

The temp had a mean-spirited look on her face. The other nurses are nice. As it goes for the doc, not a good doc at all. I called in to just get a D T A P shot(baby on the way). I get there. Wait for 30 minutes in the room. Doc comes in and says, you don't need that. Adults don't get the pertussis portion of the shot(this is while a nurse I know and the actual hospital where the baby will be delivered says I need to get it). He says he'll look it up. Gives me a physical, when all I want is a shot(gotta get that insurance payment baby!!) Then he says he doesn't have the shot. This is the only reason I want to go in there!!! Waste of 2 hours and co-pay. STAY AWAY!!!! more

Dr Brent Penland is a caring and compassionate doctor. He has helped me methodically address a number of long-standing health issues (yea, I'm a guy) through a process of prioritization and referral to a variety of well-qualified specialists. He has called on the weekend and made room for me in case of urgent needs. His strong background and broad range medical knowledge coupled with an excellent network of specialists makes him a superb primary care doc. Pros: Broad knowledge and experience, great network w/ specialists, caring and compassionate, available Cons: Volatile office staffing more