Dr. David Hartig, MD

Takes the time to speak with you about your care and preventive procedures. Does not only treat the symptom but the cause and prevention of recurrence.

Have been a patient of Dr. Hartig & Jenepher Piper for over 20 years and have always highly recommended them. Their care, interest and right on diagnosis is why I have come to fully rely on them.

I have had the pleasure of having Dr. Hartig as my personal physician for many years. In today's world, I consider myself blessed to have a doctor so knowledgeable, attentive and thorough. Dr. Hartig has conducted primary diagnosis on me for 2 major issues through that time and referred me to excellent specialists who resolved the problems. I highly recommend him!

Went to Dr. Hartigs office for a routine physical, including blood work. What I got following that visit, was two rounds of physical therapy, months of being unable to fully use my right (and dominant) arm and months of sleeping in an arm brace that prevented me from moving my arm during the night. The nurse drawing my blood went through the vein in my arm (and I have visible veins) and pierced my tendon resulting in a severe bicep muscle contraction, irritated nerves causing decreased feeling in my pinky finger and a massive black and blue mark. Immediately upon leaving the office, I had a burning and discomfort in my arm, but I dont like blood work so I thought maybe it was in my head. I returned to work and about an hour later I was in so much pain that my boss convinced me to go back to the office. I could barely shift my car into gear (and I have an automatic) and by the time I got back to the doctors office (5 min down the road), I couldnt even move my arm enough to get my… coat off without help. I was immediately seen by a nurse Practitioner, who told me just to put ice on it and take advil there was nothing else that they, or I, could do for it. A couple days later, and still unable to move my arm (and out of town for thanksgiving), I had to go to the ER and have multiple ultrasounds done to make sure there wasnt a blood clot (because the bruise was so bad). Upon my return to the Baltimore area, I saw another physician in the area who told me that I needed physical therapy in order to regain full use of my arm (because of the constricted bicep). I returned to Dr. Hartig and asked to see the doctor himself to show him what had happened at his office. He agreed to cover my medical bills related to the injury but then refused to cover the physical therapy, stating that the injury was resolving itself. Which it was not and according to my PT it never would have. In the end, I got a small check to cover the initial ultrasounds and that was all and I subsequently misplaced the check (in the hecticness that is life) and forgot about it. I just recently found it 2.5 years later- and called the office to ask for it to be reissued. After numerous phone calls and unreturned voicemails, the doctor refused to reissue to check. I never tried to sue because I dont believe in it but it would have been nice to be afforded the small courtesy of reissuing the small check (for money I was rightly owed). Lesson learned on my part I will not hesitate to pursue legal action in the future what goes around comes around.

He knows how to help you. And when he does not know something he will find it. He is one of those doctors you always want to have for all your family. He is the best doctor. I have had him, for a doctor for 30 years. That is how I know he is the best doctor.

What ever is wrong you know how to make me better. You are a doctor everyone needs.And yes you are the best

Good bedside manner; provides details (ie. pros/cons) of treatment options. Returns phone calls, follows up after appointments with detailed info on bloodwork, etc.

I was recently in Dr. Hartig's office for a visit. My appointment time was 10:15 a.m. I ran late because I was feeling extremely exhausted from being up all night the night before coughing and aching. On my way to the office I called to report that I would be late and was told that my lateness would not be a problem. Upon arriving, I signed in and waited approx. 10 mins. before I was called to the reception desk and told that the nurse practioner was too busy to see me and that I should reschedule to an afternoon appt. I have given this office many, many chances to prove themselves to be true professionals, and every time I've been let down.

I received a complete, thorough, head to toe (literally) Physical Exam. Dr. Hartig took plenty of time and made me feel like I was the only patient he had that day. Lab results called in a few days later with plenty ofopportunity to discuss results.This entire practice is a "Class Act"

I have never been seen by a Doctor. I am always seen by a PA-c. When I have a problem it is difficult to get a appointment. I don't know the assiatance name who takes vitals (she has gray hair) is as mean and sacastic as they come. As someone who hires medical satff I would have fired her long ago for her poor attitude. If you do have pain instead of the staff trying to fit you in your told to go to ER. Not good customer service or use of medical resources. They olny saving grace is the PA-cs I have seen do have a good bed side manner. I would not reccomend this practice.