Dr. Karl Hurst-Wicker, MD
Pain Medicine•Male•Age 43
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Desert Pain Institute
6309 E Baywood Ave Mesa, AZ 85206Dr. Karl Hurst-Wicker, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Mesa, AZ and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University / College of Physicians And Surgeons medical school in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Hurst-Wicker to book an appointment.
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- Difficult to schedule appointment (3)
- Staff wasn't friendly (3)
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I have been seeing Dr. Hurst-Wicker for 3 years now. He is an excellent physician. He listens to his patients and provides a variety of options for treatment. He genuinely cares about patient care.
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Robbin in Mesa, AZ – Oct 22, 2018
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Dr Hurst-Wicker is a very kind, patient, and competent doctor. He explains the situation and what can be done about it clearly and he has helped me immeasurably. The staff at the front desk are friendly and capable, and his staff are always outstanding. They explain what they are doing each step of the way. I've been going to him for several years for arthritic complications that other doctors had not helped. Each time he has done what was needed to make me feel better and to be more mobile
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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mary in Apache Jct – Jun 14, 2018
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Due to recent CDC guidelines he cut my dose of narcotics in half (a does I had been taking regularly for for 4 years) for safety reasons. Which was ok but he did not cover the extra pain I had due to the cut back in narcotics. He told me my pain receptors would "reset" and I was "completly healthy". After 45 days of increased back pain (I have multiple level degeneration of the lower spine) I left. I don't think he really cared or believed me. I found a new provider that has helped me.
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Portland, OR – Jul 20, 2017
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Extremely pleasant demeanor and presence. Dr. Hurst-Wicker and his staff were all professional and made me feel at ease with pain issues I was having despite my fear that it maybe more serious. I was provided an easy explanation of my symptoms and the roadmap to recovery. I would highly recommend Dr. Hurst-Wicker to friends and family!
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Hector in Chandler, AZ – Oct 26, 2016
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Dr. Hurst-Wicker is a skilled physician and diagnostician, and he is personable. He performs a thorough physical exam and history, and as a retired board certified emergency nurse, I know what how important those things are. No other pain doctor has done these things, or made me feel they are interested in my outcome. My pain will require ongoing care, but I have never experienced such success in pain reduction. He is my pain care partner and share my values for wanting integrative care.
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Celeste Cooper in Mesa, AZ – Apr 26, 2016