Dr. Shaun Paul Brancheau, DO

Based on my experiece he is an Uncompassionate, uncaring doctor, doesn't listen to patient concerns, nor does he take appropriate action based on previous diagnosis and record, he is quick to make his prognosis, doesn't react to patient conversation and concerns. He is an in and out doctor who spends as little time as possible with patient, he has no concern for the patients comfort, and refuses to offer options for that. A few examples, last year I was seen in the emergency room for a fractured rib, this is documented, and then followed up with my PCP (Branchaeu). While examining me he was very rough in the way he probed my ribs, to the point that I physically became vocal from the pain, then I was told that, "ribs are very painful and can take a long time to heal.", but when asked about pain control, I was denied and told to use over the counter meds. I was in severe pain for over a month, and had to travel for business to Nevada, and when asked about pain control, a minute amount,… was again refused. 2nd, I had an infection in my amputation site, I'm a leg amputee, again he was rough and caused pain. 3rd incident, I had severe pull/tear of the periformis muscle and hamstring, was diagnosed by being wrenched to the point of screaming in pain. After continuing to voice concern about the pain and my ability to function and work, amazingly he prescribed a minute amount of pain control, and referral to PT. The medication prescribed was made to last twice as long as expected, only used when pain was unbearable, when asked for additional pain control, due to another business trip to California, I was simply told "No" without any reason. At this point I reported to Patient Advocacy. Doctors are required to give a valid reason. Finally, I have had a history of kidney stones, even had lithotripsy surgery in 2015. After passing a stone end of last year, I contacted my urologist, who ordered an x-ray, which showed that there were stones in both kidneys. This is documented fact! A few weeks I passed another stone, I made an appointment to see him. I was in miserable pain, he once again was rough and quick to diagnose, again, something that "is very painful" Once again no concern for relief or control was offered. I was sent for blood and urine test, which came back that I have possible stage 3 kidney disease, I had to find this out on my own. Later I had an ultrasound done, which showed kidney stones in both kidneys. I called with concern that a stone might move and cause severe pain while on another important business trip to Florida recently, where I am writing an article for an Internationally Renowned Magazine, which severe pain would have ruined. I called and let them know my concerns, again told "no" for pain management and I had to push to get a response or results and informed them that "I would be calling Patient Advocate, and that I felt his response was unacceptable." I was later told that that was a "threat" which I will address shortly finally found out that the ureters we're clear but stones were present in both kidneys. This did reduce my worry about pain. At this point the decision was made to fire him and find a new provider as soon as I returned from my trip to Florida. I returned home to a letter saying that he "will be no longer able to serve as physician. This due to (me) being dissatisfied with care and 'threats to this provider' " I made no threats, especially no physical threats, and just stated that his response was unacceptable, and that I WAS going to call patient advocasy once again, and that he was Uncompassionate, and had probably never experienced a broken rib or a kidney stone, and especially not amputation, thus had no compassion, and that I would most likely seek another physician. No threats whatsoever, just facts.at this point he stated he would continue to see me on an "emergency basis only until May 24th...and that the nature of what is emergent will be determined by his office" Really? I suggest to anyone to seek another physician as he is not a good one look at the 3.5/5 rating he has...

Dr. Brancheau was very thorough. He gave clear instructions and listened to all the issues.

Scheduled a yearly preventative appointment under the terms of my insurance then found out that I was being charged for a general appointment even though i had made it clear to the staff before-hand and Brancheau himself that this appointment was for preventative care only. Staff were very uncourteous and deceptive; doctor practically brushed off all the concerns I had without even a simple exam. If you want to be lied to, deceived and treated like a number with a wallet this is the Doctor for you!