Dr. Prateek Chaudhary, DO

I was referred to Prateek for swelling in the joints of my hand and pain. I explained that the joints in my hand were slightly swollen and that my family doctor looked at them and was also concerned. I mentioned some stiffness in the hand and significant pain and muscle weakness throughout my body every morning. He said my bloodwork was fine, and he put pressure on points on my body to test for fibromyalgia. After this short exam, he told me I look healthy and my hand "looks normal to him". I was confused, so I asked him what he suggested next to find out what might be causing the pain, swelling, and fatigue. His reply was, "Well, everything looks fine to me." I was confused but reiterated that I could appreciate that the swelling was minimal, but the pain was not, and I would like to know what I should do next. His final reply was, "Well, I can order an MRI if that will make you feel better." Dismissive and unkind. I recommend avoiding him if you would like quality care.

Dr. Chaudhary via careful listening and examination took me from extreme pain to manageable nuisance pain in very short order. He is indeed a consummate professional. Highly recommended!