Dr. David Porter Guthrie, MD

After a recent injury to my shoulder I made an appointment to see Dr Guthrie. I knew I needed an X-ray. Was told by staff they didn’t have time for me but if I came at 2:00 they would work me in. I told them I needed an X-ray and an order from my primary would speed up the process. After waiting several hours they finally sent the order. Had the X-ray and was told there were no broken bones but be sure to follow up with my primary care ASAP. Went to office at 2:00. Receptionist came out and in front of all other patients loudly said. “You don’t have any broken bones and he can’t do anything for you” I was shocked and embarrassed. I told her I could not move my arm and was told by radiatiologist to follow up with my doctor. She then said. “You need to go to an orthopedic doctor and we don’t have time to do that. This was a Friday afternoon. I ended up calling a chiropractor friend who guided me into what to do for the weekend and who to see.

Dr Guthrie is a great Dr. I have been seeing him for several yrs. However, his office has gotten overloaded w patients. The wait is too long. One day in the waiting room listening to people talk there were 3 of us who had the same time for an appt.

There have been times when my husband was not home and I had just seen Dr Guthrie for a heart problem and he called me at home in the evening to see that I was all right. He is so caring.