Anyone that is a care giver or a patient that struggles with chronic pain knows it is not easy to find new care. Every day is a struggle just to “survive” that day so when you do need to find a new doctor all you can hope for is to find a doctor that shows empathy and takes the time to understand your specific situation. If you are looking for this Dr. Anne Christopher is NOT the physician for you. My husband and I recently moved to the St. Louis area and was referred to Dr. Anne Christopher by his long term doctor in Chicago. We saw negative reviews posted online but decided to take a chance and see her, I regret this decision. While at the office for 1 hour 45 minutes Dr. Christopher spent less than 10 minutes with my husband. It was clear she had made some assumptions on his care and what was needed without really talking to us and asking questions. He was treated with disrespect and a level of unprofessional that is beyond anything I have seen during my husband’s pain journey since 2011.

Over the years we have seen over 30 doctors trying to find alternatives to treatment and look for solutions that work for his complex situation. Within minutes of Dr. Christopher being in the exam room it was clear she felt she was wasting her time. Her lack of empathy and ability/willingness to truly understand why we were there to see her and provide options was appalling. We came prepared with a full timeline, list of treatments, surgeries, test results and additional documents to have a collaborative discussion on what his treatment plan has been so we could come up with at future plan. She was not interested in discussing any of this. I try to live my life without wishing negativity to anyone – so all I can say is if Dr. Christopher ever finds herself in a situation needing medical assistance and support I hope she is lucky enough to find a doctor that can demonstrate empathy, compassion and a professionalism that she clearly does not have. If this review helps prevent even one person from having the same horrible experience with Dr. Christopher then the time and thought I have put into this review is worth it. I would like to note that everyone else within the practice, including the nurse and physician assistant was wonderful to work with and demonstrated all of the qualities Dr. Christopher is lacking.

Submitted May 6, 2020

Dr visit consisted of her PA assessment (initially he was ok); and then she came in and stood in the doorway (open) to talk to me. She couldn't be bothered, even though I was acutely injured. Scheduled me for a bunch of injections. I didn't feel comfortable since she didn't even explain to me what was going on, nor did she order imaging first. I ended up seeing the PA again, who decided HE wanted to give some injections himself (guess he's allowed to do some). I begged for imaging. I got the order but once we got to radiology, the wrong test was ordered, so went back up to his office and he had bolted out the door, wouldn't answer his phone. Got the scan anyway to find out Dr. Anne will give you injections without reviewing or discussing the results of imaging. The setup was obvious - drive thru pain clinic. All they care about is making money by giving injections. Absolutely horrible to take advantage of people in pain. An elderly man was there for a radiofrequency procedure and Dr. never reviewed his MRI with him and wife. I was appalled.

Submitted Nov. 6, 2019

Received great relief from treatment plan. They spent 1/2 hour with me listenting to my concerns and giving me a specific plan to follow. Very satisfied.

Submitted Oct. 24, 2014

Very poor doctor immediately changed my medications; did not listen to me or even talk to me directly. Not recommended as treatment result was dismal.

Submitted Sept. 7, 2012