Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders

Dr. Pugar was prompt, thorough and courteous. He spent a generous amount of time, explaining my disease and treatment options. Dr. Pugar answered all questions and helped me to understand my disease.

I visited with my mother to address some cognitive decline concerns, some problems with stability and lack of feeling in feet. Dr. Pugar was thorough and patient in his exam and we left with more information gained in those 45 minutes that we had obtained in years past collectively. We left with a plan of action for treatment and follow up, as well as a level setting for expectations.

I have been a patient of Dr. Schoonover's for over twenty years. He is an amazing neurologist as I see him for both epilepsy and migraines. He is very personable, answers any questions that you have and works with you for your treatment plan. I would and have recommended him to anyone and everyone who needed to see a neurologist. I can guarantee that he is the best I have ever seen and I will continue to see him as long as possible. Thanks Dr. Schoonover for everything that you have done for me and your patients! I guarantee that he is the best!!!

I made an appt. with Dr. Pugar to obtain a second opinion on a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. I was almost immediately impressed and confident that I would have a good experience. Dr. Pugar was very thorough in his examination and answered all of my many questions in a way I could understand. He never made me feel rushed, in fact, he spent an hour with me. I decided about halfway through our appointment that I wanted Dr. Pugar to be the doctor helping me to live with Parkinson's Disease. I would highly recommend him!

Appreciate how everything was handled due to the Covid. Dr. Pugar was very pleasant and made sure we understood what he was doing in his accessment. Everyone was pleasant and helpful

Went for 2nd opinion and was extremely happy with our visit. Dr. Pugar was very informative, ask lots of questions and listened to what my concerns were.

The Doctor answered all questions and explained my information in an easy to understand manner.

Very comprehensive assessment for my mother, very attentive and patient focused, highly recommend Dr. Pugar if you need neurology assessment, he spent lots of time and showed genuine concern for her well-being, very honest about her mental impairment, providing expected next steps, great patient and family interaction as appropriate - better than five stars

Very nice, explained everything in detail and in a way we can understand. Gave us information on underlying conditions. he is very caring, listens carefully, I would highly recommend Dr. Pugar.

We were very late and he still agreed to see us because he knew how badly needed him. He was kind, compassionate, knowlegable and down to earth.

After the past year of doctors who don't follow through and don't explain things in layperson terms I cannot say enough good about Dr Pugar. He was kind, thorough, knowledgeable. He made it very clear he would be available in the future if I needed help at anytime such as having increased pain.

The Dr walked in and hardly gave an introduction which threw me off because it was my first time meeting him. He would ask me a question about my symptoms and then immediately interrupt me trying to tell me what I should be feeling. Didn’t believe me when I had told him I had already gone to a PT only because he personally hadn’t heard of them. He has the worst bedside manners I have ever seen in a professional setting. At the end of my appointment he just walked out and I had no clue id I needed to wait for someone to come back in or just leave. I will never recommend him to anyone.

I went with my sister to her inital appointmet with Dr. Pugar. The doctor and a woman finally came in an hour after we were checked in, there was no introduction and no explaination on who the woman was. He asked what her symptoms were and continuously cut her off and tried to explain her symptoms for her. He then asked for her to strip down in front of the whole room, giving her no privacy. Pugar and the nameless woman watched her as she had to strip and then made her sit there for the remainder of the appointment in her underwear while there were gowns directly under the bed. After the inital exam he then began doing a voice recording of his findings, belittling her and describing all of these symptoms as being caused by anxiety and depression. After the recording was over, Pugar got up and asked if there were any questions and then walked out of the room without saying anything else. This doctor is very knowledgable but he has awful bedside manner and has a god complex.

Dr. Pugar was direct and thorough in his evaluation of my mother. He helped family members better understand her diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment, while at the same time giving mom a sense of hope and relief. We would highly recommend Dr. Pugar.

Excellent experience. Dr. Pugar really listened and never seemed rushed or distracted. Dr. Pugar provided a comprehensive plan for helping me with my medical condition. I would highly recommend.

Very good, explained well my situation and his diagnostic procedure and what the additional testing would be. Received a written document of his initial findings and testing to be done. Very personable Doctor. Minimal waiting time.

He was a very professional doctor. I feel he belongs in research more. My husband was diagnosed with onset of Alzheimer’s which I asked earlier about. I was told I could call association to get info about it. After the doctor canceled his appointment and we had to wait another 3 months before we could see him. I said enough and we got another doctor, who gave us a book on this diseases. This I thought Dr. Pugar should have given to us. The book was very good to have. To bad we didn’t have it sooner!

I've seen Dr Schoonover for ten years now for chronic migraine, recieving injections & new preventative for almost one year now. I couldn't be happier with his care & I've had lots of experience w/ many Dr's and neurologists living in both Texas and Ca where I had a neurologist who also suffered w/migraine and treated me. I never thought I would ever have another doctor who understood & was as empathetic and knowledgable re living with chronic migraine. I'm 55, suffered with migraine since age 14. Dr Schoonover always listens to me, answers any & all questions I have. He never rushes me & is super fast when injecting me while asking often during injections if I'm okay. I would & do reccomend him to anyone seeking neurological care for any disorder. He is truly an expert in his field while remaining caring and compassionate with excellent bedside manner unlike many other Dr's who while excellent Dr's can't or don't relate well with patients. You do not have to choose one over the other!

Very thorough, explained everything well! Recorded conclusions and report in my presence which I thought was a great idea.

I believe we saw a resident first,a dr.K who was very thorough,professional and kind.dr.pugar came in after and did repeat exam(not as intense) but was also very thorough,professional and kind!!! Resolved our fears and spoke in terms that were understandable!! Thank you