Ratings for Dr. Charles R. Ducombs

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Staff
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Punctuality
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Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Please do not see this doctor if you have a psychiatric diagnosis, or just don't tell him. He became extremely snarky, rude, and short with me when I filled him in on that part of my medical history, and there was just no reason for that. He is also impatient, looks at his watch while explaining your symptoms, cuts you off abruptly, spends no more than 4-5 minutes with you and walks out the door without even letting you know the exam is complete. He is extremely self-important and looks down on patients that are not of his status. His staff is also extremely rude and the medical assistant can't take a proper heart rate. This is a basic skill and it's dangerous when they can't do it properly, or record it as under 100 (to keep it looking like it's in the safe zone, rather than have to intervene somehow...to help you!...that's what they are there for...arrgghhh! After I saw an NP there on my next visit, my heart rate was recorded at 94, then a moment later, when taken by pulse-ox, my heart rate was 136 (at rest), like it had been all day when I had taken it and how it remained until late that night. Turned out I was quit ill, but was sent home without the Nurse Practitioner consulting the doctor who was in the office, even though she sent me home without a diagnosis, nor any advise, and just as sick as when I walked in. Maybe another doctor at this clinic would be better for you. If you go, request that your blood pressure and heart rate be taken by machine, it is much more accurate and the medical assistant can't lie on the chart that your vital signs are within normal limits if they aren't. You can ask to see them if the monitor isn't facing you. Well that's all the help I think I can offer if you decide to go there, just expect cold-hearted, uncaring, and incompetent "caregivers."

Submitted Feb. 27, 2015

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Staff
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Punctuality
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Helpfulness
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Knowledge

POS doctor, only looking to make a buck. When someone with intelligence asks him a question, he goes into robot mode. He is arrogant and only wants to make a profit.

Submitted Sept. 9, 2014

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Very knowledgeable, thorough, takes time to listen, has a wonderful bedside manner! I highly recommend him and his staff.

Submitted March 4, 2013

5
Staff
3
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

I thought he was knowledgeable, interested in my issue (unlike some MDs) and took the time to listen to me(unlike many MDs). I did not find him to be rushed at all, he was very thorough. I had a great experience at this clinic and will definitely go back.

Submitted Aug. 31, 2011

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Staff
2
Punctuality
3
Helpfulness
3
Knowledge

Very hard to get an appointment. Wait time is too long and then he passes through the room....never sits.....and is in and out in 5 minutes.

Submitted Dec. 31, 2010

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1
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
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Knowledge

Submitted April 6, 2010


Dr. Charles R. Ducombs' Credentials

Education

  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT (Grad. 1998)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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