Ratings for Dr. Larry L. Likover

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I’ve seen Dr. Likover twice. Both times I felt very rushed by him with, as if I were nothing but a cash cow to processed, billed, and sent packing as quickly as possible. After more than an hour and a half in his waiting room, that’s an hour and a half after my appointment mind you, he gave me less than five minutes of his time and would not even answer my questions adequately. He barely touched on the results of the MRI that he ordered that cost me $450 and can’t even explain to me in a way that I can understand why my back hurts! No warmth, no personal attention. He wouldn’t even LOOK at the x-rays, MRI results and other medical records from 2 years ago, to compare with my current condition and determine the progression of my disease. He just wanted me out of there so he can bill the next patient. I feel confused, ill-informed, rushed and neglected. They of course wanted to book (bill) me for a third appointment but I declined. I will go back to my PCP/Insurance and find a doctor that CARES.

Submitted Oct. 12, 2021

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If I could provide 0 I would. We have had a horrible experience and one that shares great reviews. Just be careful going here because they like to charge you way after your dr appointment for something you dont owe. We called to ask about it since they reported to credit, and only received rude staff. The stuff are bitter and crappy. They have been uphelpful and while we are trying to figure out what is going on we are just snapped at. We have a family of 5 and never once have we missed a dr payment, so why do we have a missed payment all of a sudden? The Dr. himself is rude just as much as his staff, so I guess things rub off. Im glad we will never return to this dr. & hope you read before you go. Check your bills and be ready for a rude staff. Karen is a very miserable person the way she comes across with the snappy and argumentative. & this is who he has repping his office. Watch your pocket book and all the staff and Dr.s are super rude and Im not the first to say this. I like an office with caring staff.

Submitted Sept. 26, 2019

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I went to Dr. Likover with a minor ankle sprain. I was sent down the hall for X-Rays and 2 were taken. I later saw a lady for about a minute who said I had a sprained ankle - which I already knew. DrLikover came in and said, "Oh, you've been helped." and left. I paid a $60. copay for the visit and my insurance company was billed for their portion of the office visit and an additional $1106.75 for the 2 X-Rays by Herman Memorial City Hopspital of which my portion was $172.67. Now I have received another billfor $12.60 from someone who looked at the X-Rays as my portion of $130 billed to the insurance company. So, if you really want to be ripped off, by all means go to Dr. Likover. Otherwise, I would recommend someone who has their own X-Ray machine.

Submitted Feb. 19, 2016

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Everyone is rude at this office. Would not recommend to anyone !!!

Submitted Nov. 11, 2015

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I had to Worst experience EVER with this so called doctor. I went to see Likeover for a back injury, and at first interaction I can tell he is full of himself. His bed side manner was horrible and the whole time I was takin to him trying to explain what I have been experiencing , he showed little attention. Xrays of my lower back/Lumbar were taken and an MRI was requested. When I returned to get my MRI results. Once Likeover entered the room he made a comment stating “ most normal people once have one page of results from an MRI but you have two”, and he said this with a stuip grin on his face like it was funny. Then he gave me a very detailed explanation of how I have a rare disease in my back that about 5% of the world’s population suffer from, and then he goes on and on to explain that when I was younger I may have broken a part in my back and it never healed correctly and that why I feel the pains that I do, this went on for about 30 minutes. He then walks out of the room and in the hallway I can hear him talking to other people about videos he has been posting on YouTube and interviews that he has also posted about himself on line as well. Then he walks back in the room and asks me “what do you want to do”, I say, I don’t know you’re the doctor and he say keep taking the Anti-inflammatory. As I’m checking out the nurse say to me, you’re not so and so. Apparently likeover gave me the test results of a 72 year old man. Once they realized what just happed Likeover calls me over the a corner desk where he start to go over my MRI results in 30 seconds, then he tells me I’m fine and nothing is wrong and for me to go on my way. They had the nerve to ask my for a 50 dollar copay after the gave me the wrong results.

Now my back is worse than ever and I’m going to see a REALL specialist in June

This is the worst experiencing I ever had and I think likeover should stop make videos in go back into medicine

Submitted June 10, 2015

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Dr. Likover and statff are the greatest. I had a left knee replacement and If I ever need surgery again on my other knee he and his team will do it.

Submitted Feb. 16, 2015

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Rude, impersonable, condescending and has absolutely no bedside manner. There are plenty of great orthopedic surgeons so don't waste your time with this one. I completely regret going to him at all and hope that others don't have to deal with this kind of doctor ever. Patients have other options and hopefully it will sway others from seeking his help.

Submitted Jan. 15, 2015

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I had total knee replacement in both knees. Excellent doctor, PA, and staff. Dr. Likover is knowledgeable and experienced. He is adamant about following his procedures and doing physical therapy so his patients have total recovery.

Submitted Jan. 10, 2015

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He thinks he's the best. Knee operation two years ago didn't improve much. Asked if a third operation would work he said no. Now he is pushing for a hip replacement. No way by him. He doesn't listen. How am I going to handle a hip replacement when my knee give me such much pain

Submitted Dec. 29, 2014

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Very Rude. While I was in pre-op waiting on him to come in I thought I would just try asking him again, but he was still unwilling to answer them. Since I have had many surgeries in the past I have developed a very high tolerance for the pain meds, so I addressed this concern to him because I was worried that I would be in a lot of pain. When I told him this he laughed and said just drink some whiskey with them and walked right out. He was and has been rude from the very beginning. On the 3rd day after my surgery I called his office for a refill of my pain medication(he did not give a refill on the 1st script) and he was very reluctant to give me one stating “most people are off the pain medicine on the 2nd day” which is a lie, especially after ACL surgery. When I went to my post-op appt he told me that he would not give me any medication for physical therapy.Needless to say, I will never go back to him and would by no means recommend him to anyone for any reason.

Submitted Feb. 4, 2014


Dr. Larry L. Likover's Credentials

Education

  • Baylor College Of Medicine (Grad. 1975)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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