Dr. John Vincent Ganal, MD

Self-absorbed, did not introduce himself like I knew he was the doctor walking into the pre-surgery area. He scoffed at my MRI results saying it’s tiny and minor- Gabe me a look that I’m shouldn’t be needing the procedure he was about to do. I felt ridiculed coming from a specialist who should know more about pain as subjective and debilitating. I felt like one of his pain meds seeking patients he probably has- only if he reviews my history more. He would have realized how long this had been, and never have I asked for narcotics. Pushed lidocaine and threaded the needle within seconds. Didn’t even ask if the lidocaine already kicked in. Poor bedside manners and would say, incompetent. Will not recommend anyone to this doc. Nodding my head for every bad reviews on here.

Self- important. Self-absorbed. Not a good listener. No one In the room is more important than him

Doesnt seem to care about patients discomfort with pain or wellbeing. He should try to understand the nature of the problems causing the pain. If that means medication is needed, its his job to prescribe it properly. He shouldnt fear prescribing necessary medications. Maybe check up on new techniques besides "mediating." (his actual medical recommendation for dislocated shoulder)