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Dr. Douglas Hemler, MD

Dr. Douglas Hemler, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Hemler, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Golden, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE Rose and CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

2801 Youngfield St Ste 150 Golden, CO 80401

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Dr. Hemler's Reviews

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2.5
30 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Called for an appointment. Was told computer server was down and they were unable to schedule. I was then told to call back in 3 days. Also, told appointments would be 2-3 week out after that. I am in severe back pain and would never use this doctor or any at that facility.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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dwp in Arvada, CO – Jun 12, 2018
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Dr. Hemler is a caring, kind, and knowledgeable doctor. He explains and takes his time with you. However, his staff is rude crude and social unacceptable! The office manager is ready to fight at anytime. She is a right fighter. She thinks she right no matter how wrong she is. I would recommend Dr. Hemler. I would also recommend to Dr. Hemler to get rid of his staff and start overA lot of Dr.s surround them selves with watch dogs but a good watch dog barks his bite chew you up and spit you back.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 others found this helpful
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Susie Conca in arvada, co – Mar 29, 2018
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I was referred to Dr. Hemler for debilitating lower back pain. He was very kind and took a lot of time to listen to my story, and explain in detail what he recommended as treatment. He juggled his schedule to fit me in to try to lower the pain, and then fit me in again to accommodate my travel schedule. He even went further to give me a referral at my travel destination to keep my treatment on schedule. He is very knowledgeable, very kind, very courteous. I highly recommend him.
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
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Les in Arvada,Colorado – Feb 09, 2018
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The office staff is horrific and makes it difficult to make an appointment and fails to return calls. They complain if it has been 8 months since you have been in (meaning my health is improving). Lack of follow-up with insurance companies on coverage and long wait times for appointment.
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
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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BG in Evergreen, CO – Nov 04, 2017
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Don’t waste your money. They don’t care about your health, just what’s in your purse or bank account. The staff and receptionist must get bonus checks if they’re exceptionally rude.
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
10 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Oct 21, 2017
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Had an Appointment today, Dr. Hemler was 25 minutes late and was rude and told me he was too busy and advised me to leave and obtain my opioids elsewhere. The experience very unprofessional and disappointing to think this individual is to assist patients with medical needs.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Arvada CO – Aug 10, 2017
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At my first appt I was started on 1200mg gabapentin for sciatica. They require a monthly in-house appt for refill, but didn't tell me that until I called in for a refill. They dealt with it somehow, but I almost ran out of meds, would have had to stop cold turkey. At later appts they always forget to schedule a refill appt. I usually remind them, but once I forgot and had to endure the above hassle again. Previous docs have given me gabapentin, but no other has had the monthly appt refill rule.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Dave in Denver, CO – Apr 25, 2017
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Dr. Hemler has no patience what so ever. I saw him 4 times and he kept confusing me with another patient with the same name and based my diagnosis on that persons injury. I told him several times that was not my injury and he was confusing me with his other patient. He blew up and told me he knew what he was talking about, walked out of the room and slammed the door. Never again will I see him.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Apr 20, 2017
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I was at the end of my rope as to what to do for my pain that was leaving me unable to walk. From the get go the front desk staff was rude. Ignored me when I went up to the desk, I was made to feel unwanted as a patient from the very beginning. Several rescheduled apts over 3 months after my MRI because Dr Hemler decided not to come into work twice, both on my apt days. Good luck getting an apt scheduled after you are a patient, they never call you back. I could say more but im out of room.
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
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Annonymous21 in Westminster, CO – Jan 25, 2017
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Dr. Hemler was very kind and considerate to me when I was at my wits end with pain. He helped me at the very first appointment and continues to teach me how to manage my pain. I am grateful for his expertise.
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
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Marian in Lakewood – Nov 29, 2016
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Wish I would have come to him sooner. Finally feel like myself again. Dr. Hemler is very interactive, funny and classy. He makes you feel like you actually want to come back.
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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Lacey in Arvada, CO – Oct 20, 2016
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Seems a little detached. Staff as well. Referred to him by my primary. Im sure he is one of the top notch Drs, but not personally or emotionally.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Arvada, CO – Sep 28, 2016
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Unwilling to listen. Very abrupt.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Englewood, CO – Aug 13, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Hemler?s philosophy is to improve the health and independence of his patients through a full service ?menu? of options based on the most recent scientific evidence available, yet tailored to meet the individual needs of each of his patients.

biography

Douglas Hemler, MD is a multiple board-certified spine and sports medicine specialist, concentrating on nonsurgical pain management for the spine, interventional pain medicine, sports injuries and neuropathic pain conditions.  Dr. Hemler is...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

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  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983

  • Creighton University

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation PLLC2801 Youngfield St Ste 150 Golden, CO 80401
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