Dr. James Douglas Ausfahl, MD

After expressing my dissatisfaction with another staff member over the phone due a delay in care resulting me missing days of my depression, anxiety, and PTSD medication, I made a same-day appointment with Doctor Ausfahl to rectify things. Ausfahl came in without knocking and immediately scolded me, whilst standing above me and pointing his finger in my face. I let him speak and when he was finished attempted to respond but was continually interrupted and repeatedly told to "bottle it" if I wanted the appointment to continue. He told me if I didn't like the care they provided that I could leave and go elsewhere, knowing full well that I was out of meds and had no choice but to sit through the appointment regardless of how I was treated, or risk go even longer without my medication. I was nothing but polite to him and told him I didn't understand why he was acting so rudely, he told me that my not understanding was a "me problem" and said "stop mentioning it. You understand me? It's… finished. Move on." He proceeded to ignore my concerns and any input I gave regarding the things I wanted to address medically. He showed no remorse and offered no apology as I panicked and cried throughout the appointment, telling me to "get up there" on the table for the assessment and continuing to tell me to take deep breaths as if I was not clearly distressed. I have never felt so dehumanized as I did as this man continued an assessment I felt I couldn't say no to. I have worked in healthcare for 10 years myself and have never witnessed a doctor behave in such an abusive manner. I believe that because I advocated for myself and expressed dissatisfaction after his office dropped the ball that I was retaliated against and bullied by this doctor. After my appointment I was not given an after appointment summary and was told I could just leave. Upon calling the pharmacy, the doctor prescribed a medication for weightloss that I did not request and was given no information on. After looking it up online it appears I have several contraindications. This is dangerous and reckless behavior. This guy seemed nice enough the first couple times I saw him but there is no excuse for the way I was treated today. Avoid at all costs!

Dr Ausfahl is a great doctor, an excellent diagnostician and always makes me laugh even when I don’t feel well. He has gotten me to a ripe old age in spite of myself.

Dr Ausfahl is a great doctor, an excellent diagnostician and always makes me laugh even when I don’t feel well. He has gotten me to a ripe old age in spite of myself.

Dr Ausfahl has been my primary care physician for many years. I find him to be an excellent diagnostician and always makes me laugh. He’s smart and he has gotten me to a ripe old age in spite of myself.

Dr Ausfahl has been my primary care physician for many years. I find him to be an excellent diagnostician and always makes me laugh. He’s smart and he has gotten me to a ripe old age in spite of myself.

Awesome Doctor

from almost the first caople of minutes it was clear this guy has some mental issues .i was polite as i always am with some one im trying to get a medication feom, he was haveing none of that he verbaly and mentaly in a matter of 10min he. had completely broken my spirit if i were dying i absolutely would choose ??over seeing this"dr" no exaderation RUN

I was sent to Dr. Ausfahl by SSA. He sexually assaulted me. I went to PHPD and Tazewell States Atty and no one cared. They let him get away with it. This man is a sick pervert hiding behind a Medical license. Don't let this pig do the same to you or your innocent children. This man is a molester. Please be careful.

More Expected than Delivered

I have never been treated as poorly as I have been by this doctor. He cared more about covering his own behind then treating me. I have been to a couple doctors in the past and have documented everything with them and it is in my medical records as well. He AND his staff made me feel like I was up to something and were very rude. I am beside myself by their actions and from what I hear I am not the only one they treat like this. Because I have no insurance they treated me like dirt and he even insinuated and insulted me in front of other patients and staff.