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Dr. David Spivey, MD

Dr. David Spivey, MD

Pain Medicine*

Dr. David Spivey, MD is a pain medicine physician in Winston Salem, NC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northern Regional Hospital and Alamance Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

2912 Maplewood Ave Winston Salem, NC 27103

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Dr. Spivey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spivey

2.3
51 ratings, 25 with a written review
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Awful causes undue pain and humiliation refuses to help you obtain your goal of being able to live a productive and active lifestyle without pain, does not take patients knowledge of their own body on what’s working and what’s not completely ignores what other physicians have stated on patients conditions
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 07, 2021
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I saw Dr Spivey for pain management. He after a x-ray recommended a kyphoplasty. Dr Spivey stated that this procedure was completely painless and that the day after the procedure I would most likely forget the procedure all together. he also made a handshake promise that as soon as my insurance paid off he would forgive all charges that were my 20% which would have been $ 1,300.00 As soon as I got home I was in agony. I tried to get ahold of Dr Spivey for some assistance with pain. I received no assistance at all except a answering machine which was the nurses hot line and no call back. In my opinion he just doesn't follow the hipocratic oath (to do no harm) He is just interested in lining his own pockets with insurance money. My insurance company paid him $17,000.00 for 35 minutes of his time. I recommendation is that if you are in need please find anyone else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2020
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I got injections in my back and had a lot of relief. He is a very caring doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 18, 2020
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Everyone is very concerned about my health and safety. They lessen my pain in a safe manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Steven Taylor – Oct 18, 2020
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Staff was not friendly or approachable. Day of appointment I was not told Dr. Spivey would not be in advanced, so going in was just a waste. In so much pain, no one could write a prescription. Called a week before about this pain. Had to wait a week and yet he was not there on the day scheduled. Will not ever go back. Finding another pain doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Leon Guy – Aug 26, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr Spivey for SEVERAL years and have nothing but high marks for him. He has always been friendly and ready to spend the necessary time with you and answer any questions you may have . In fact , everyone, Michael his P.A., the receptionists, the nurses -- I could not ask for anyone to be anymore accommodating. I would highly recommend anyone with pain issues to consider Preferred Pain Management for assistance. V Prim Aug 5, 2020
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 06, 2020
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Dr. David Spivey and all staff are knowlwdgeable and warm. Before I saw DR. Spivey I was @ a 7 or 8 on the 10 point pain scale. Once I started treament with Him, I am now down to an average of 2 or 3 on the same pain scale. I have had several procedures , most recent I received a neurostimulator implant, this has worked like a miracle on my neck and back pain. I take very little medication compared to what I one time was taking, I am so Grateful to Dr. Spivey and His wonderful staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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becky sullivan – Dec 11, 2019
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Dr. Spivey has always been very professional and does a great job of explaining my treatments and getting me in and out promptly. Also the staff is so friendly and extremely competent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2019
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Excellent medical care..!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2019
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Great service. All the staff is very friendly and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2019
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I have read some of the reviews for Dr. Spivey and his staff on this site and almost had to wonder if they were about the wrong doctor. I don't know if the majority of the reviews were about the Highpoint office or if the reviews were from people that were just seeking pain meds and pissed off they didn't get them or they had to take a urine test to do so. I have been taking my mother to Dr. Spivey's Greensboro office for over two years. They have treated my mother for back, hip and knee pain as well as degenerative arthritis. During that time I have accompanied my mother into the patient rooms as well as the treatment rooms (every time!). I have never found the staff, receptionists and Dr.Spivey to be anything other than friendly and caring professionals. The facilities have always been clean and well maintained. I love and care for my mother with all my heart and being. I would never take her to a physician's office as described in the other reviews on this site.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rusty J./Joan H. in Liberty – Oct 19, 2019
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Rudest, mean tempered group of people I’ve ever experienced. Not a smile from receptionist,nurse, PA or doctor. They all look miserable, and make you feel the same. Stay away. They treat you like you less than.......plus there was always pee everywhere in the bathroom.....worst experience ever anywhere
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2018
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not a compassinate doctor at all. does not want to hear what you have to say. I always felt like he didn't beleive that I was actually in pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Nov 02, 2018
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I would NOT recommend anyone to Dr. Spivey. They don't want to have anything to do with you if you have Aetna Medicare and have a disability. They would not schedule a follow-up visit to answer any of my questions from EMG/Nerve Conduction Velocity study. They will not allow family members into examining room so there is no witness to how he talks to his patients. I was sure hoping this place would be able to help me cause I am suffering. Shame on this place. Wish I had a Positive experience!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Ray – Jul 16, 2018
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I would leave a 0 rating, if possible. Dr. Spivey is an admitted drug addict that lost his CA medical license and operates under a restricted NC license. He is subject to random drug testing himself. He treats his patients terribly and will not allow family members into examining room so there is no witness to how he talks to his patience. It's a shame the rest of his staff are great. But this Dr. should not be allowed to practice anywhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2018
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I would NOT recommend anyone to this office. I have an issue with pain in my tailbone. Dr. Spivey saw me for a consult, he suspected it was the ligaments in that area and wanted to do an injection. He ordered an MRI to rule anything else out. The MRI actually showed a hyperintense lesion (cyst) in the bone. Instead of speaking with me directly he had his nurse or assistant Donna contact me to just schedule the injection. He would not schedule a follow up visit to answer any of my questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2018
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Dr. Spivey and his office could not have been more helpful. He was able to help diagnose my problem and get me on my way to recovery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Patrick Sizemore in Clemmons NC – Mar 25, 2018
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I have FMS, degenerative disc disease, bilateral carpal tunnel, central sensitization & facet joint arthropathy. Dr. Spivey & the PPM team successfully diagnosed the last four of these. His treatment (radio frequency ablation) has enabled me to walk without canes again! I have gone from being 100% disabled by constant pain to working full time. The difference that's made in quality and joy of life is priceless. I unreservedly recommend Dr. Spivey & Preferred Pain Management.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cecil M in Wilkesboro, NC – Dec 11, 2017
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I had degenerative discs in my neck, and physical therapy wasn’t working anymore. My neurosurgeon wanted to fuse my discs, but I said no. After doing months of research on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Dr. Spivey is the only doctor I found that does PRP injections. He did PRP injections in my neck, and knowing it would take time before I notice a difference, after four weeks I had my life back. No more pain in my neck or shooting pain in my shoulder and arm. I am pain free. Thank you Dr. Spivey,
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Chris Elias in Winston Salem, NC – Nov 21, 2017
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If u want a Dr that looks at the computer screen the whole time and only ask questions from there. Or who doesn't care about past treatments u have had this is th Dr for u
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Lexington nc – Aug 15, 2017
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At Preferred Pain Management & Spine Care, PA, we feel each individual is the best judge of his or her own pain. Our medical staff takes a multidisciplinary approach in addressing your pain management concerns, and we work with you to determine...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

  • Headache Management

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Acute Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

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  • Mercy Hospital And Medical Center

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  • Unc School Of Medicine

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  • Oklahoma University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
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Wake Spine and Pain Specialists PC2912 Maplewood Ave Winston Salem, NC 27103
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