Enrique Mendez, M.D. - Lake Charles - Center for Orthopaedics
Rheumatology • Lake Charles, LA
Ratings by platform
- Yelp: Zero-star review mentioned (2 reviews total) (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 15 reviews noted; mixed/mostly negative excerpts (15 reviews (on page excerpt))
- WebMD: Includes 0-star style complaints; overall not stated in excerpt (6 reviews shown)
- Birdeye: 2.3 star rating (3 reviews)
- U.S. News: 2.3 out of 5 (12 ratings total)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Some patients praise knowledge, patience, and compassion/kindness of staff
- Some reviews describe good/exceptional care from Dr. Mendez
Common complaints
- Long wait times and scheduling/communication problems
- Difficulty reaching the office and delayed responses to calls
- Denial of appointments without explanation
- Claims of poor listening/discharge from clinic; concerns about treatment choices (e.g., narcotics/opiate risk)
- Staff unprofessional behavior and issues with medications/records
In patients' words
""Zero stars. I would not recommend this doctor at all ... I waited in the room for 40 ...""
— Yelp review for Enrique Mendez, MD (Lake Charles)""We’ve published patient experience ratings ... 2.3 out of 5 ... Some patients report positive experiences ... However, multiple patients have expressed dissatisfaction with communication and scheduling issues, including long wait times""
— U.S. News provider profile summary""Absolutely ridiculous!!! ... If I could have given 0 stars I would have. Not a good doctor. Doesn't listen..""
— WebMD doctor page (ratings & reviews excerpt)""Nope nope nope spent from 1:30-3:30 waiting ... ended up asking to be refunded and leaving with out being seen""
— Birdeye reviews excerpt for Arthritis Center of SW La: Mendez Enrique MD""The wait time can be over 2 hours. His staff dismissed me ... I also have files a legitimate formal complaint with the La Board of Medical Examiners.""
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