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Pain MedicineRochester, MN

★★★☆☆2.6/536 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Sharecare (Dr. Richard Rho): 3.7/5 (3 ratings)
  • FindaTopDoc (Dr. William Hooten): 2/5 (9 ratings)
  • Birdeye (Mayo Clinic Rochester Rheumatology): 2.5/5 (22 reviews)
  • WebMD (Dr. Cary Effertz): 5/5 (2 ratings)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Appreciation for doctors who listen and explain conditions thoroughly
  • Positive outcomes from specialized treatments and pain management plans
  • Staff courtesy in certain practices

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding bedside manner, including perceived arrogance or lack of empathy
  • Difficulty with wait times and appointment scheduling
  • Complaints regarding administrative processes, such as billing issues or rejected referrals
  • Frustration with treatment efficacy or limited pain relief options

In patients' words

"A great Dr who takes the time to really listen. Answers all your questions thoroughly. I've been working with him for 5 years now and I wouldn't see anyone else."

WebMD review for Dr. Cary Effertz

"Be careful, they will charge your insurance for visits you never attended or scheduled. Make sure they show you a break down in billing for all the labs and amounts they "recommend" as well."

Birdeye review for Mayo Clinic Rochester Rheumatology

"Pain management was horrific. They declined referrals from both my PCP and rheum..."

Reddit user experience

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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