Dr. Sherwood Michael Chetlin, MD

What can I say about this guy? I am glad I read the reviews about him before going to see him. He does, indeed, give you a long monologue, yell, touch you in odd ways (like tapping my face while talking to me), and insults other doctors- likely including your referring doctor. I was luckily prepared for this from reading the other reviews and if I had not been I would have really struggled. So, he's kinda narcissistic and loud and rehearsed. Oddly, I am inclined to rate him positively anyways. Despite this bedside manner (that I normally would not do well with) he spent a very long time with me in my appointment. I had spent lots of time with all kinds of doctors offering steroid injections and sometimes telling me it "wasn't that bad" (I'm in my early 30s and have had chronic pain and arthritis since my teens). He was extremely validating about my decisions and was validating when I discussed other doctors making me do things I did not want to. He was able to see osteoarthritis,… fibro, mental health, and sleep issues (and unlikelihood of inflammatory arthritis) just by looking at me and read my file completely and well before coming into the office. He did extensive tests anyways and took his time before changing my medications. He also explained that living life to the fullest rather than trying to "fix" myself was important as well as mental health care (and not in a dismissive way- in an integrated way). He saw my suffering as real. I wish he wouldn't have sh*t-talked my PCP though, that's my main gripe since they're on the same page medically and integration-wise. So, I recommend him for chronic pain and any rheumatological issues. BE PREPARED for him to yell, preach, be brutally honest, and take up lots of space. You may find it to be worth it after that.

Terrible rheumatologist in Pgh area - does not listen to a patient's concerns and my condition has gotten progressively worse under his care - so much so that major reconstructive surgery was required. He misdiagnosed me and put me on so many meds that were unnecessary and had terrible side effects. Poor (or no) follow up. I would absolutely not recommend this dr to anyone.

U.NPROFESSIONAL. DID NOT KNOW HIM. WAS FILLING IN FOR MY DOCTOR. MADE ASSUMPTIONS. IGNORANT . NO BEDSIDE MANNER. ACTED AS IF I WAS NOT IN THE HOSPITAL BED. NEVER EXPLAINED A THING TO ME.

After being mistreated for years, Dr. Chetlin correctly treated my problem and I now have a much improved quality of life. After 20 years of unnecessary suffering, he took the time to listen and understand my history and put me on an appropriate course of medication. If only all doctors took the time to get it right we would all be better off. I don't know how to thank him enough for giving me back an active life.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF ALL DOCTORS CARED HALF AS MUCH AS DR. CHETLIN.

For several years I was suffering with pain throughout my body & it wasn't diagnosed. Immediately after reading my complicated medical hx, Dr.C hetlin knew exactly what was going on in my body. From that time forward, I've felt I finally had a doctor who knew what he was talking about. His tx plan has been effective & I appreciate his genuine concern regarding my health.