I requested a letter from Dr. Keroack through his nurse Lisa regarding the effects of second hand smoke on patients with Vasculitis and Polyarteritis Nodosa. Lisa returned my call and in the last two years that I've been a patient,, IS VERY RUDE...And as a matter of fact, Dr Keroack is quite brief with those who only have Medi-cade..His last comment to me was, "Call me when you need me". So Lisa informs me that Dr can not initate a letter because there are no effects. So this is what i researched.: And my letter to them:
Dr. Brian J Keroack MD
51 Sewall ST
Portland, ME 04102

I recently requested a letter from you regarding SCS, second hand smoke and the effects it has with Polyarteritis Nodosa and its patients. Lisa, your nurse, called me and said that you would not be able to help me with a letter for my management company. My neighbor is supposed to smoke 25 feet away from the building, which she violates. Her secondhand smoke enters my kitchen window and the outlets in my spare room which has caused me to have bronchial inflammation and symptoms of asthma. Here is what I researched..

The effects of secondhand smoke exposure on the body are immediate. Secondhand smoke exposure can produce harmful inflammatory and respiratory effects within 60 minutes of exposure which can last for at least three hours after exposure.

Our findings clearly establish that SHS impairs pathogen-specific T and B cell responses resulting in diminished generation of antibody responses to chronic infection.
Immune dysfunction triggered by tobacco smoke exposure is associated with its cumulative impact in sustaining inflammation and immunosuppression.
Our findings clearly establish that SHS impairs pathogen-specific T and B cell responses resulting in diminished generation of antibody responses to chronic infection.
Immune dysfunction triggered by tobacco smoke exposure is associated with its cumulative impact in sustaining inflammation and immunosuppression.
I look forward to your response to my letter
My very best
Delores Garcia
10 Woods Edge Drive
Alfred, ME 04002

Submitted Oct. 9, 2023

This man is horrible.....I’ve never left a doctors office in tears until I had the unfortunate “pleasure” of meeting him. My visit was basically a speech on how my pain was all in my head and that I needed to get a hobby! And he hadn’t even taken the time to ask me any questions or look at my history, Even though I was obviously referred to him for a reason. He even had the gall to tell me to not bother making another appointment on my way out.

Submitted March 23, 2021

I don’t think I’ve left a negative review for anything in my life, but here I feel it necessary. I have sarcoidosis, and was diagnosed approximately 2-1/2 years ago. Initially I was misdiagnosed with Lyne disease. When my PCP suspected Sarcoid I was referred to Dr Keroack. My inflammation levels were through the roof, but in the 1-2 months for my appointment I was treated with prednisone (worst stuff ever, yet it is the only thing thats helped). At first I was given a 30 day taper and almost immediately my inflammation levels came down to normal levels, but when I finished my RX they would spike back up just as fast. This has happened on and off since. Now my forst symptom was moderate to severe joint pain, and it was most severe in my feet. Now regardless of my inflammation levels the foot pain has stayed with me constantly. It will ease sometimes, typically when my Sarcoid is dormant, but even then it is still very painful. When the sarcoid flares up they get worse. Now when I forst saw him I’d just finished a prednisone taper, and my inflammation levels were above normal, but not drastic as I’d just finished the taper. I went back on prednisone, and saw him twoce more. Now my inflammation levels were normal when I went back, but the foot pain was still severe. The first time he said your levels are in the normal range so there is no medical explanation for the pain, and it could be just a very low pain tolerance. Now I’ve had 10-15 broken bones, back problems after a fairly severe car accident, among others, and I always refuse any narcotic pain meds. I’ve seen too much addiction trouble, and most stemmed from taking it for legitimate injuries, so I refuse it always. He was well aware of this, and still made these accusations, and I couldn’t stand more than 10-15 minutes on my feet, and couldn’t even were sneakers or closed shoes. The next and final time I saw him, he had a student with him, which was fine. Same story, normal inflammation levels taking prednisone. This time he actually said you aren’t in pain, to the point of voicing that he thought I may be imagining it, or creating it. I left disgusted to be treated in such a way. I was frankly shocked to have been treated like this, or maybe not treated would describe the experience more accurately. I pray nobody else has this experience, as it not only didn’t help, it was insulting and humiliating.

Submitted July 9, 2018

Dr. Keroack is one of the best doctors I ever met. He saw me immediately on a holiday when I was referred by another MD's office. He knew what the problem was before I ever got to his office just by hearing the symptoms, then spent well over an hour with me explaining the problem, and doing an ultrasound and aspiration of my hip. I am a RN with nearly 35 years experience in acute care. I have worked with physicians who run the gamut in terms of experience, intelligence, bedside manner, etc. Most excel in one respect or another but few are as exceptional as Dr. Keroack. Love Him!!!!

Submitted Feb. 9, 2018

Unimpressed by his bedside manner, rude staff and clearly not current with treatment or diagnosing protocol.

Submitted Feb. 17, 2017

Dr. Keroack is by far one of the most nicest and personable doctors I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. He explains everythin very well and always listens and answers you questions. Another specialist didn't even think I had RA. I can't imagine where I would be without him. I wouldn't recommend any other rheumatologist

Submitted Nov. 5, 2016

Dr Keroack was the first rheumatologist to actually listen to me. I was reacting to a medication and was being ignored by the prescribing physician in Boston. I was able to get in last minute on a Friday afternoon to see Dr K. He never acted rushed, was very personable and informative. He was the first to explain RA to me and to dive into details on what to expect and what my options were. I am forever grateful for him and his expertise for helping me see light at the end of the tunnel

Submitted July 29, 2016

Absolutely awful experience with this guy. I'll spare details, only to say that after a few months with this guy 'practicing' on me, I'd had enough and took matters into my own hands by making some major diet/lifestyle adjustments. The radical improvement shown was enough to cause him to throw a hissy-fit that would've made a 9 year old girl cringe in embarrassment. I didn't know whether to laugh or report him when I walked out of there for the last time. Equal parts funny and scary. I pity every one of his current patients.

Submitted Dec. 15, 2014

One of the most upsetting doctor visits in my very long search for help with many chronic issues. I had been treated with prednisone by another doc and made me feel so much better but according to Dr Keroack itmade me feel "better than I had the right to feel". His "diagnosis" was mild OA nothing systemic even though I have other ai issues like celiac which he has decided is not ai related. He was awful.

Submitted Sept. 16, 2014

I have been going to Dr. Keroack for the past 20 years. He was the one who finally diagnosed RA (after my family doctor failed to recognize the symptoms for 1-1/2 years). Because of his expertise, knowledge, and wonderful care, I have been in remission for many years. He always has time to discuss my concerns, share his expertise, and provide solid advice about everything from experimental treatments to cutting health care costs. Because of him, I can walk two miles a day, have no impairment in my fingers, and generally live a healthy life. I am very grateful to him. He is top-notch. The staff has always been very respectful, helpful, and friendly as well.

Submitted Oct. 31, 2012