Dr. Jennifer D Rabenhorst, MD

I loved Dr. Rabenhorst, and her PA, Tammy Jett-Parmer. Unfortunately, both are gone from IFM Columbia. Dr. Rabenhorst sold the practice and moved to California. It is no longer a family medical practice, but the main caregiver is a doctor of oriental medicine. A big blow to those that want a holistic approach to allopathic medicine. The transition was handled poorly, with no notice that Tammy was gone. After trying to phone two days in a row for an appointment, and leaving messages that were ignored, I did some searching and found her in a new practice.

Practice recommends nutrition but does not work with certified dietician. Practice emphasizes issues with MHTFR gene that are not based on science from the medical and genomic fields. Practice does not work with genetic counselor.

Spends a lot of time understanding the problem(s). Emails additional ideas/thoughts. Very happy with her.

I've been a long standing patient of hers. At first i was so grateful to have found her. She would spend plenty of time with the patients and seemed genuinely empathetic. In the past year or so, she has changed. She still tries to be empathetic, but always acts like she is rushed and she overlooks a lot. I think growing her business has brought on a new array of economic concerns. Her secretary makes mistakes every single time I go there (I've been there 20+times). I usually catch them, but sometimes I get emails months after an appointment that I owe money, when I was the one who caught the mistake (of not being charged) and paid in the first place. It is so frustrating to deal with the office staff (Denise). Overall, I am sorry to see so many downgrades in her practice, while prices have increased. She is obviously spread too thin, and it has affected the quality of care she provides. It is no longer worth the price.

I've seen her for some time but as of late she has exhibited bizarre behaviour. She has expanded her practice a great deal and has decreased her hours. When you see her expect a strange interruption of someone running in and shouting out the time spent or the time left. It started to feel high pressured seeing her not like it was in earlier visits.

I was not happy with her at all. I left having more questions than answers and when the blood work came in out of whack, she refused to go over it with me or tell me if there was indication of Lyme disease (which she said she tested for) without paying her more money for a phone consult. I had to send the genetic results to another specialist who was kind enough to interpret them for free. Many people don't have the money to fork out and waste and she just doesn't understand that. I left with a bunch of homeopathic stuff that didn't work and supplements with dairy and all kinds of allergens in them, which caused a reaction. Why would a doctor claim to treat food allergies but not carry hypoallergenic products? She is cheap but I guess you get what you pay for....

Integrates eastern and western medicine very well. Very professional and courteous. Great bedside manners