Enrique Mendez, M.D.
Rheumatology • Lake Charles, LA
Ratings by platform
- Yelp (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades (15 reviews)
- WebMD (6 reviews)
- Birdeye (3 reviews)
- U.S. News: 2.3/5 (12 reviews)
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
""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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