Dr. Dana Rita Trotter, MD

Visit with Dr. Trotter. I was totally confused with my first visit and thankfully my last because she’s already left the office she went against everything my Rheumatologist had said that have been treating me for six years she left me confused she made assumptions and diagnosed me herself without I do believe reviewing what I had been through for the last six years she even changed my vitamin D level without even checking my blood first

She is thee worst practitioner I have ever come across. She doesn't listen to her patients..She treat based on her own personal experiences vs any protocol, orders a slew if redundant and unnecessary diagnostic testing and is a full on wackjob!!

My appointment with Dr Trotter this morning was professional and thorough. Although I’m still in a bit of a fog with my diagnosis, I am comfortable knowing that Dr Trotter will be handling my case. She asks the right questions to get to answers she needs and listens and interacts with me. It’s very obvious that she really cares about patients. I look forward to the upcoming tests and the continued care Dr Trotter can and will provide

Dr. Dana Trotter has seen my wife twice now for osteopenia assessment and treatment, complicated by my wife's dementia and other medical conditions. Dr. Trotter is very knowledgeable and very thorough. She is a caring physician who has made numerous health and lifestyle suggestions that have been very helpful for my wife, in addition to outstanding care for the osteopenia. She is a great asset for southern New Mexico.

Not only incompetent but physically abusive. She ignored my physical signs and symptoms (joint hypermobility, Raynaud's phenomenon) and projected her own onto me. She doesn't know the difference between Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Marfans. She said my purple toes were "man on fire syndrome" but they are ice cold, the exact opposite caused by Raynaud's. She grabbed my wrist and jerked me out of my seat for no reason. Her "fibromyalgia test" she squeezes too hard and hangs on too long, of course that kind of pinch on your shoulder hurts.

I was referred to Dr. Trotter due to an insurance change and not being able to see my regular rheumatologist, who I had been seeing for the last 14 years and who is considered THE best in the state and the one to give me my diagnosis. Before I could even open my mouth about my concerns, Dr. Trotter proceeded to tell me that I DIDN'T have this particular disease because it was SO rare that I couldn't POSSIBLY have it, despite being diagnosed with it almost 14 years ago by, again, THE best rheumatologist in the state and the head of the rheumatology department in one of the largest University hospitals in the Southwestern US. She didn't even have my medical records yet, yet she proceeded to tell me everything that was wrong with me (I hadn't yet said much) and as soon as she noticed that I was diagnosed with a mental health issue, she tried to persuade me at first that everything I was feeling was due to my mental health and not physical at all. After I very firmly told her NO she then stated that it was Fibromyalgia. I told her that yes, I had also been diagnosed with Fibro. I already knew that and that wasn't why I was there. But she refused to listen to me explain my symptoms and history and I became so flustered that I just gave up. I was furious. I have never, EVER dealt with a doctor as infuriating as her, and I frequently go to the VA for my husband's appointments! She proceeded with her "fibromyalgia test" and she gripped me so hard she left BRUISES, all so she could prove that I have fibromylagia (which I already know I do!). As she is newer in this area, I can tell you now that I will NOT be reporting back good news to my PCP and other specialist doctors, and when I DO finally get in to see my regular Rheumatologist I will also not be saying anything good about her or her way of doing things. Stay far, far away from this "doctor"!

As my doctor for 2 yrs, I found Dr Dana Trotter to be a knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate Rheumotologist. I'm lucky to have found her. After her diagnosis, she explained my conditions, presented a plan to help me manage them as best I can, and deal with my complicated conditions! She never rushes. I never waited in her office. I was amazed at that..a specialist on time. I'll miss being under her care. I'm told she's leaving Naples, Florida. This was in Feb 2017. Thank you Dr.Trotter, my best wishes in your future endeavors.

Great Dr.! First 10 minutes thought I was in the wrong place. No. I was right where I should have been. Saved me from unnecessary surgery. Anybody know where she went?

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE!

Straight to the point, thinks outside the box, great sense of humor, takes the time needed to discuss care options that will work for you and your lifestyle. Highly recommend you visit her!

She is the best!

My 1st experience with Dr. Trotter was humbling. She came across as a bit abrupt and gruff at first but within 10 minutes I realized she was actually just being direct and efficient. That said, she took the time to explain to me what was going on and what was causing my issues. I was actually arrogant enough to be offended with her relatively quick diagnosis (which I did not believe possible) that took her about 30 minutes of questioning followed up with a lot of poking and prodding to come up with. I had only gone to her because my Orthopedic surgeon, PM doc and PT DO suggested seeing a rheumatologist, I really had no idea why I was there or what exactly a rheumatologist did. The entire visit ended up lasting almost an hour. When is the last time a physician spent that much one-on-one time with you? Patients like me and doctors like Dr. Trotter can take time, it's why sometimes you might be the one in the waiting room who's appointment is running extra late. She takes the time if she needs it, if the patient needs it, even if it means putting herself and others behind. It's the price a patient should be understanding of and that a doctor shouldn't be chastised for. It was me, it was my fault that caused the patient behind me to wait, not the doctor. Even though she let me know I was "complicated" she also let me know she was here to help. She also took some time and told me a little about herself and I really believe she actually cared about me and her other patients and was truly outraged that some of the issues I deal with (that MANY deal with) could have been avoided if proper care was provided originally. Keep in mind I was listening to her the entire time thinking she was misdiagnosing me and when I finally told her she must be wrong she lit into me. She retaliated and told me things about myself in a rapid fire manner that she couldn't know, she knew about things only my wife and immediate family would know, it was like I was talking to a psychic and she was nailing it all to the T. She basically put me in my place while at the same time letting me know she knew what the heck she was doing even if I was in denial or just too stupid to accept the facts she was pointing out that other physicians had failed to notice, or worse, care about. Fast forward to many day's later, blood-work in, my personal denial accepted and I sit here typing humbled and enlightened. Everything she said to me clicks and the blood-work and scans confirm what she already knew. I didn't like what I was diagnosed with but the diagnosis was spot-on. There is a lot of work ahead, med's to be taken that I don't want to take and personal responsibility I don't want to be responsible for but I have a doctor that cares and that's willing and wanting to help. I can't ask for more than that. She turned out to be incredible, even if she is a bit abrupt and gruff. I needed the kick upside the head that Dr. Trotter provided, I respect her for that and am honored and blessed to have her. If you have read this far, trust me, go see her, she's worth the wait.

Dr Trotter is an amazing doctor. I was reading the reviews about the "blue pill" the name of that is Limbrel. It was prescribed to me and my wife and it has worked wonders for me but it didn't work for my wife. She does take a lot of time with the Pt and that's why you wait a lot but I rather wait knowing that she will take the same time with me and not 10 min like most of the doctors do ! I absolutely recommend her she knows what she's doing.

Excellent diagnotician, follows through on everything ! I am finally out of pain! She's an amazing caring Doctor!

Dr Trotter gave almost a full year of notice to her patients that she was retiring her practice in Racine. She did not just up and leave and abandon her patients. All of her patients were notified of her leaving and her not accepting new patients. Her friendly and helpful staff provided a hand out with 3 pages of references to other practitioners in the area, from Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee and all parts in between.

She diagnosed diseases I do not have, eg. tmj, arthritis

If all the doctors I have seen in my 60 years she was the worst. Her diagnoses was correct after I had 2 other doctors check me over. Wait times to get an appt was terrible and having to sit in the waiting room for an hour or more especially when I was suffering with a fibro flair up was a nightmare. Now from what I hear she has just up and left the state and deserted her patients. What kind of a doctor does that if they really care about their patients????

All of my previous Dr.'s patients were referred to her. HORRID EXPERIENCE. Lupus? DON'T GO!

Dr. Trotter only talks about herself to let you know that she gets what you're going through and can relate to you well. She know exactly what shes doing. Many Doctors told me my hip pain was nothing and that my fibro was all due to nothing but depression. These fools are the incompetent ones, not this beautiful lady who has walked through so much suffering herself, and will treat you very well.

Worst doctor ever. Will never go to again. Completely incompetent and disrespectful. Also, she never shuts her yap. She never stops talking about herself. If I could give negative stars I would.