| Category: | Doctor, Health, |
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| Address: | 1650 Huntingdon Pike #357, Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA |
| Postal code: | 19046 |
| Phone: | (215) 938-1999 |
| Website: | http://www.holyredeemer.com/Main/find-a-physician.aspx |
Dr Galapo really cares! He is very smart and I trust what he says. He is no nonsense and very serious about his practice and what he is dealing with ie pain management. I really believe he wants to help people function as best they can and live a good life.
I did not plan on writing a review, but after reading JK Ross’s comments, I felt compelled to respond to his review. I have been a patient of Dr. Galapo’s for over a dozen years and I find JK Ross’s comments outrageous and in my opinion he should be sued for libel defamation of character. First off, Dr Galapo is one of the most caring physicians I have been a patient of, and accusing him of ”being a pill mill” is absurd. As far as JK never seeing him personally, I find it ludicrous. I have NEVER had a problem getting an appointment with Dr. Galapo, you just have to ask to see him instead of a nurse practitioner. I have also found that the people that he hires are all competent, compassionate people who are always willing to go out of their way to help you.
Every person I have recommended to their practice ALWAYS met with Dr Galapo first, before they were scheduled to see one of the nurse practitioners. The fact that Ross claimed he only spoke with Dr Galapo over the phone seems very suspect to me. Lastly, not once in the last dozen years has anyone tried to push me towards ”mandatory” pharmacies, they ask where do you want your prescriptions sent to... and then it's electronically sent to the drug store of your choice.
While I do not know JK Ross, a few things that he wrote struck me as suspicious and ingenious. For example, when a urine sample is taken, it is sent to the lab and then a report is sent back to the physician or nurse practitioner with the results. The doctors & nurses don't interpret the results, they read the results from the lab. If JK was given ”mandatory” pharmacies, it would have been decided by his insurance company, not Dr. Galapo’s office. I can assure you, they don't care what drug store you use, they get NO BENEFIT or payoffs if it's CVS, Rite Aid or a mom and pop organization. The claim that Dr. Galapo would keep him hostage ”by deciding if he would refipay the medication on time or not” is absurd. If JK ”went through withdrawal a few times” it sounds like someone does not adhere to the specified dosages, and blames the doctor when he needs more pills. Another point is if a patient's drug report comes back with some issues, the conversation with them is done in the privacy of the patient's room behind closed doors, not in the waiting room.
The one thing I do agree with JK Ross is that if your lab results come back showing you are taking illegal drugs, drinking while on opioids, etc. you will be dropped as a patient. Not because ”he doesn't like you”, it's that Dr Galapo is not interested in having patients who do not follow the rules. If you think you are smarter than the doctor and his staff and can get away with playing them for fools, think again. They are only interested in helping their patients who are in pain and need help, not becoming ”the pill mill” that JK accused him of being.
If you are in the need of a caring, trustworthy and honest pain management specialist, Dr. Galapo and his staff is who you should consider. Please disregard JK Ross’s comments because in my humble opinion, it sounds like he got caught trying to game the system, and would prefer to libel Dr. Galapo and his staff, rather than look in the mirror and put the blame where it belongs. If you are reading this review it's probably because you are looking for a good pain management specialist, while I am obviously prejudiced towards Dr. Galapo, I wish you luck in whatever decision you eventually make.
An excellent physician. Office made it possible for him to see me same day and he knew exactly what was wrong. He is respectful and so patient. Would highly recommend him and his entire wonderful staff.
Dr Galapo is excellent! I would recommend him to anyone who has pain. He is down to earth and pulls no punches. He is the best pain management doctor I have ever been to and I have been to a lot. Thanks Dr Galapo ????
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