Dr. Emily Miyuki Kurokawa, MD

he final incident that contributed to this feeling of despair was my interaction (or lack thereof) with the Spine and Pain Center in Alpharetta. At my initial appointment, I shared that my constant pain had driven me to deep depression and asked for a specific pain solution while I awaited a spinal injection 4 weeks from that appointment. I explained to doctor Suley Beth (who was taking direction that day from Dr. Kurokawa) that certain pain meds had offered me immediate relief and was constantly shutdown. I left that appointment knowing that the pain would continue, but still used the meds prescribed to me with no relief. Eventually, after having contacted the clinic asking for other options to my pain and specifically stating my debilitating pain levels and impact to my lifestyle, I was ignored. Not only did I reach out to Dr. Kirokawa, but also rheumatology and neurology. For three days, I heard nothing and ultimately ended up at Emory’s ER where I was treated with the exact same… meds I requested and also received updated information on a progressive issue affecting my spine and nervous system. At my appointment for a spinal procedure, I was only informed on the day of that there was an additional fee (administrative) that my insurance does not cover. This was not a big issue; however, I wanted to speak with Dr. Kurokawa on my options for pain management in the interim. I was told by a nurse that she was not available, although this was only 2 minutes into my original appointment. I also heard Dr. Kurokawa ask her team in an open area, where other patients were sitting, "why is she here anyway?" This woman has seemingly no ethics, compassion, or empathy for her patients and should undergo serious training regarding this or should no longer be treating (I use that ironically) patients.

I highly recommend Dr Kurakowa. She's a compassionate, caring doctor. She helped me to reduce & eventually eliminate opioids from my life after over 20 years of constant use. She is an excellent physician.