Dr. Phillip E. Essay, MD | Lincoln, NE | Anesthesiology

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Dr. Essay received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his family practice internship and anesthesiology residency at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Essay is board certified in pain medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine and board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

accepting new patients
3.9

33 Ratings
36 years of experience
32 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
7 office locations
Male

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Always compassionate and able to distract your mind from the pain. Great to work with!!

June 18th, 2018

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Jill & Drew made me feel very comfortable

November 18th, 2015

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I would not recommend Dr Essay. I have neuropathy in my feet and it is very painful. dr Essay wouldn't listen and it felt like he thought I was making it up. It was a complete waste of time and money.

November 9th, 2015

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very helpful. Treatment was successful.

June 18th, 2015

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I cannot attest to Dr. Essay's knowledge, as I am sure he is plenty skilled as a pain management doctor. However his condescending attitude, accusations of making stuff up and showing no signs of empathy was a huge let down. Perhaps he is over worked or perhaps he has the typical 'Doctor' attitude, either way he was unprofessional and I would suggest finding someone else.

March 15th, 2012

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WHEN I FIRST VISITED DR ESSAY MY PAIN WAS SO TERRIBLE I COULD HARDLY FUNCTION. THE MINUTE HE SAT ACROSS FROM ME, AND LISTENED TO MY STORY I KNEW HE UNDERSTOOD. NOW AFTER BEING UNDER HIS CARE, I CAN CARE FOR MYSELF, MY HOME,AND MY HUSBAND. I AM NOT COMPLETELY WITHOUT PAIN, BUT WHAT PAIN I HAVE IS MANAGEABLE. I THANK GOD EVERY DAY FOR DR ESSAY. IF YOU NEVER SUFFERED FROM CRONIC PAIN, YOU WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND HOW IT TAKES OVER YOUR LIFE.

October 5th, 2011

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I have seen Dr. Essay for several years and think he is excellent Dr. for pain Mgt.

October 28th, 2010

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I am a current patient of Dr. Essay and have been for several years. I have never had any difficulty with him. I find that he is a very caring physician that seems to try his best to come up with a solution for my chronic pain. I woul (and have) recomend him to others with severe pain problems. He is not just a pill pusher like so many so called pain doctors but really cares.

February 16th, 2010

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Dr. Phillip Edward Essay, MD	Dr. Logan Alfred Griffin, MD	Dr. Gerald Joseph Spethman, MD	Dr. Laura Mary Hays, MD
Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
3.9 (33 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
36 Years of Experience		66 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Lincoln , NE	Lincoln , NE	Lincoln , NE	Lincoln , NE
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine		Med School: Creighton University	Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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