Dr. Patricia S Rochette, DO

I saw Dr. Rochette for an osteopathic evaluation of my right shoulder where I had experienced inflammation due to what I suspected was a chronic pinching of the supraspinatus tendon. I brought an MRI study for documentation. She gave me a very nice back massage. She did not touch affected shoulder area. She did not even glance at the MRI. She gave me (what sounded like) a very dismissive, standard palliative on breathing (to open my shoulder area) and sent me on my way to the receptionist who billed me $375. No manipulation. No evaluation or diagnosis. No directives or advice for exercises or stretching. My take was she did not want to take my case (probably because she had no idea how to approach it). Weeks later there is no change to my chronic pain despite my extra breathing. Later I found a competent therapist at HealthFit Oakland with good results. In the past I have had good experience with osteopathic practitioners. Dr. Rochette does not belong in that league.