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Mampalam Thomas J MD, Berkeley CA

Address 2500 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA, United States
Phone +1 510-647-3694
Website www.sutterhealth.org/find-doctor/dr-thomas-j-mampalam
Categories Neurosurgeon
Rating 1 2 reviews
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Mampalam Thomas J MD reviews

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Denise
March 20, 2022 7:29 am

Most condescending, dismissive dr. I have seen, and I have seen some Terrible doctors. He listened to none of my concerns, had no plan for care, continued referring to one single test that "didn't show enough" and saying how long he has been doing this for. Spoke to me as if I was a child who had no idea how a body worked, let alone how my own pain, trauma, and failed treatments that I have tried were within my cognitive grasp.
I will be looking for another neurosurgeon to speak with for certain.
If you want a doctor that listens to you, do NOT go here.

Verbal
March 22, 2021 7:20 pm

This was honestly the worst doctor's appointment I've ever had. First - getting scheduled was a nightmare, resulting in months-long delay. When calling to confirm, they shifted the appointment time last-minute. When I arrived, the woman behind the front desk was not wearing a mask (despite COVID-19 advisory), and hurried to put one on as I came in. I should have walked out, at that point - but having waited months for a consult, I was desperate.

I was the only person in the office, and had pre-filled my forms, but was kept waiting until my original appointment time. When Dr Mampalam called me back, he was wearing a visibly dirty lab coat, and appeared to have uncrumpled his mask from a pocket. He rapid-fired basic questions (which I had already answered on the intake forms), without asking why I was actually visiting. He performed basic reflex tests, without inquiring as to impairments, symptoms, or level of pain. When I attempted to share information regarding the reason for my visit, he continuously interrupted.

Without any acknowledgement or follow-up questions, he told me that (according to his review of exactly one MRI), I am not a candidate for treatment - despite 8 years of documentation indicating otherwise. He recommended only physical therapy and narcotics (which are actually not advised for nerve pain). He was extremely rude and dismissive. When I asked him to confirm that this was his best advice - narcotics or physical therapy - he interrupted to tell me "most people would consider this good news" (as if I should be grateful) and then ended the visit. Overall, I spent less than 9 minutes in his presence - less than one minute for every month I waited for a consultation! - and this was far too long.

Dr Mampalam obviously doesn't care about his patients or their health.

**Update** I also received a bill for $340 for this visit, of less than ten minutes, with no treatment offered or usable advice given. This doctor also practices out of an office in Pinole - I suggest you read his additional reviews, there.

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