The Everett Clinic

Having horrible back problems and was referred to him (Dr. Carpenter). Not only was he a pompous jerk the entire appointment, but he failed to explain anything to me and asked me why I was even there because he couldn’t help me. Total waste of a co-​pay! I don’t even know how he practices medicine with such awful patient care.

I sent my partner to see a Dr. in spine physiatrist after a chain rear end auto accident in Maryville, WA. As his symptoms continued to get worse following this car accident over several weeks. it seemed the appropriate next step.
Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD., at the Everett Spine Clinic was so unhelpful. After reviewing my
X-​rays and doing a brief neurological exam, he stated to us, «I really don’t understand what I can do for you today.» Dr. Michael Carpenter kept repeating this. My increasing back pain was because my «spine bone triangle, instead of square and I was probably born with this. I attempted clarification of this, and the probable compression fractures in my back and he stared at me.
This MD offered me no explanation of my worsening symptoms, including new spasms into my thighs. He stated he couldn’t order physical therapy or massage therapy. I came to his office in search of understanding and walked out more confused. Dr. Michael Carpenter was rude, condescending and I felt betrayed by his lack of interest in providing reasonable treatment for my worsening condition. The do no harm motto was breached.
Time is essential, I’m writing this so you don’t waste your time with this inept Spine Physiatry.
Signed, Tina Little and concern patient.