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Dr. Steven Charapata, MD

Dr. Steven Charapata, MD

Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Charapata, MD is a pain medicine physician in Independence, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Centerpoint Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

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4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 300 Independence, MO 64055

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Dr. Charapata's Reviews

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3.4
17 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Dr. Charapata seems unwilling to listen to a patient's account of her own condition and is disinclined to discuss pain mechanisms or treatment options other than opioids, Oddly, his affinity for prescribing opioids is combined with an apparent compulsion to treat patients like junkies or con artists. Further, we ignorant non-physicians "can't possibly" (his words) understand his professional constraints. Some of his final words to my spouse, his patient? "I don't care about you." Clearly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Wayne Chandler in Maryville, MO – Jun 06, 2017
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Great sense of humor that puts you at ease. Did a great job of explaining procedure and what types of sensations would be felt so that I could mentally prepare for what I should expect.
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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Prairie Village, KS – Dec 27, 2016
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First time there, he was friendly, explanatory, to the point, and willing to figure out he can help me. Surgery isn't an option so trying to figure out how to manage my pain. I enjoyed my visit and hope very much to return( work comp) so who knows, I would go back even if it was with my insurance. Very concerned on how to help me manage with this since its going to be with me the rest of my life, very curtious on making sure I don't get to depressed also. Good Doctor!!
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
10 others found this helpful
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teresa manus in jewell, ks – Apr 12, 2016
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Dr. Steven Charapata, MD is a pain medicine physician in Independence, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Centerpoint...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Practice

KC Pain Centers4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 300 Independence, MO 64055
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(816) 965-8404
Office10301 Hickman Mills Dr Ste 100 Kansas City, MO 64137
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(816) 767-3263
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