Dr. Rick Jay Keizer, MD

In my 68 years I have had many many physicians. Most were useless bags of wind more concerned in letting me know how much more they knew than I did. However, 2 stood out as examples of what every doctor should strive for. The first was a Vietnamese physician that worked for the Army in Northern Virginia, the other was Rick Keizer. Both physicians knew how to listen; listen to more than just what was physically wrong, but also what my mental condition was. Near the end of my 26 year military career in the Army i was seriously injured in a helicopter training accident that required 4 major surgeries necessary to allow me to walk again. Sadly, I became addicted to Oxicontin due to the procedures. Although the Army did its best I feared being "cut off" from my much needed pain management medication when I left the Army. Several physicians wanted nothing to do with me or my problem, however, Dr Keizer listened and appeared to understand my problem and took me in when I was in… need. For the last 12 years Dr Keizer has worked with me to bring my addiction under control by working out a concise and unharming pain management program. I owe my life to Dr Keizer over and over again and would not know what do do without his guidance. He is knowlegable of most current medical advances, tells it like it is, and will not take any excuse as an answer. I highly recommend this physician.

Dr. Keizer is very knowledgeable and seems to be aware of current trends in medicine. He takes the time to listen and explain medical concerns. If possible, he tries to find solutions that don't always immediately rely on prescrition medicines or surgery. Based on his advise, I was able to alleviate a lot of the pain I was having in my back and knee. I like that he is a strong advocate of proper nutrition and exercise. I think I'm healthier today bc of his advice.

Dr. Keizer is very straight forward and thorough. He answered all my questions, and made sure I understood what he was telling me. He does not prescribe medicine unless it is necessary and educates patients on how to take care of their bodies so they don't need medicine. If you're a smoker, eat a poor diet, don't exercise or are in denial about your health... you may not like him. But if you are interested in learning how to get well and stay well, he will give you all the information and resources you need.

I have been a patient at Cornerstone for 20 years, Sometimes seeing the doctors, but mostly seeing Mark Dorn (also physicals). I recently called for an urgent appointment and was denied because I have not been sick in the last two years. I was told that I would have to wait a week. This suggests that you do not reward loyalty or building a practice, you only want to concentrate on patients that are consistently sick.

Doesn't listen very well to patients

Dr. Rick Keizer is the most caring, compassionate doctor I have ever encountered, he takes time to explain whatever is going on with you, and to me, that is the best. Most doctors get you in and out with no explanation as to what to do, what is wrong, then charge a fortune. I highly recommend him and his nurse, Marion, she is awesome, she will call and check up on you if you are very sick, to me, that is what I call being caring and compassionate about others.

push medicine on you, I spent 6 hours in the er because of him,told me I had heart problems and they run every test and x ray on me all that was wrong was a sinus infection,the er doctor was wondering why I was sent there and so am I and my family,will never go back to see him again

do not use this doctor,i have never in my life had to deal with somebody with off the wall stuff.he made me feel so bad about myself.he acts very weird.i am going to report him for what he did to me.he does not need to be a doctor.

The Best doctor I've ever seen! Literally saved my life.

If you really want to dialog with a doctor, ask questions, get feedback, learn about your dx and rx'd medications, make an appointment with Dr. Keizer. Very knowledgable.