Dr. Richard Michael Cornish, MD

I came in to get treatment for an outer ear infection, which I was experiencing for several days. My left ear canal was bright pink and almost swollen shut. I was in pain and had difficulty hearing in the inflamed ear. Richard Cornish first suggested I likely had strep throat. He then examined my throat and briefly looked at my ears, overlooking the external swelling. After a strep test came back negative, he explained that the test is incorrect 5% of the time and diagnosed me with pharyngitis (strep throat). I mentioned that I wasn’t experiencing typical strep symptoms, but rather had symptoms more aligned with a severe outer ear infection, including a nearly swollen shut left ear canal, pain, and hearing loss. Cornish replied that he didn’t observe any swelling, without actually checking. The following morning at 8am (12 hours later), I called the office, spoke with Richard Cornish informing him I was still experiencing severe pain. I asked if he could prescribe antibiotic ear drops… for my outer ear infection. He replied that I would need to come in and pay again for another diagnosis. I asked him why I needed to pay for a second diagnosis when the first one seemed to be a misdiagnosis. He stated that his first diagnosis was correct, regardless of symptoms. The next day I went to an ear, nose and throat specialist, who diagnosed me with an outer ear infection, prescribed antibiotic ear drops. As a result, the infection is almost gone. Richard Cornish’s refusal to acknowledge his mistakes and his apathetic attitude are deeply troubling. Someone with this demeanor is a liability to the medical field.

This is a doctor who cares for the well being of his patients.I have never met such a doctor with a better bedside manner. My daughter had gone to the er and she was very scarred but he talked to her the whole time explained what he was doing .

Spent 7+ hours in the emergency room, saw this doctor for a total of 5min max when he just suggested that 'I probably just have a low pain tolerance'. Guy was a complete jerk, and a terrible doctor

My dad went into the hospital with terrible back pain. Dr. Cornish diagnosed him with typical old age back pain. 3 days later he was put into hospice. This doctor disgusts me. He caused more bills due to ambulance rides as well as pain and suffering. Get a second opinion after seeing him if you are unfortunate enough to have him as your doctor.

Very humane, caring, and thorough.