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Hugh Gapay, PA

Hugh Gapay, PA

General Practice (Physician Assistant)

Hugh Gapay, PA is a general practice physician assistant in Hamilton, MT. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Bitterroot Health - Hamilton

1200 Westwood Dr Hamilton, MT 59840
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Hugh Gapay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Hugh Gapay

2.5
17 ratings, 14 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Great job and worth seeing.
I had a great experience with Hugh. He was quick, efficient and responsive to my needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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hsabin – Dec 29, 2024
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Ignorant and uncaring - unnecessary cut into me
Very ignorant and uncaring doctor. Do NOT do not do any procedures with him. He Initially misdiagnosed me with a fungal infection for rashes and I pointlessly took antifungal medication for a week. With no improvements, I self-diagnosed myself with pityriasis rosea and I asked him how to confirm it. He suggested a skin biopsy without telling me it's a serious procedure that would gouge me and leave a nasty scar. He made it sound like it a minor procedure that would just scrape the skin. He should have told me not to do the biopsy since pityriasis rosea heals on its own in few weeks and I just got the rashes. He left me with a large gouged hole in my abdomen by doing an unnecessary biopsy which is becoming a large nasty keloid scar. It took 2 weeks to get the biopsy results by which time my rashes had pretty much healed. He didn't provide any instruction on how to take care of the biopsy site or minimize scarring nor seemed to care. I feel so stupid for going to him.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pratik – Apr 05, 2024
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Great Service
I understand other people have had different experiences but my experience with Hugh has been great. He listens to what I have to say, is open to providing referrals if necessary, and he’s on top of requested prescriptions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nick – Aug 27, 2023
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Disrespectful and rude
I was in about a recent Mva. He asked how I was and I stated I was still experiencing pain and started explaining that my work schedule was a factor and he cut me off and stated I was making excuses for not doing enough PT exercises which is simply not true. He could not even know this as he would not let me finish one sentence without interruption. He was rude, condescending, and I left the office in tears after being in the appointment less than 60 seconds. I've never felt so disrespected in a medical setting.
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
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Abigail Dehner – Aug 14, 2022
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I was a little hesitant at first but after my second appointment with him we both talked casually a little more. He’s got a great personality once you get chatting with him. My doctor I was trying to move away from kept trying to switch up my meds constantly and blowing me off. Hugh was good with my medications and didn’t try to push me to change them. It was nice to find a doctor that understood that I have tried so many other things and that what I’m taking now works well for me. He has an assistant that comes in and takes notes and also schedules my next visit on the spot. All the staff are amazing and super friendly. Not sure what’s up with the other reviews. I just don’t see any of that with him and the staff there. The clinic overall had great reviews on other sites and I can see why.
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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AC – Jun 25, 2022
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I have been a patient for 6 - 9 months. In that time, this clinic, along with Dr. Hugh Gapay have honestly given me the worst care I have ever received in my life. In regards to patient care. If you are expecting to be properly cared for, make sure to decline Dr. Hugh Gapay. He is not thorough in his care or notes about patients. This unfortunately also includes the administrative staff. The follow through is non-existent here. Not sure if it's something that everyone goes through or if it has anything to do with me being an minority. Either way, there are better options for care from providers that will make you feel like you matter. This clinic along with Dr. Hugh Gapay, just will not. Even when they know they are wrong. You simply don't matter, they just don't care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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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Michael – Apr 06, 2021
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Him and the staff are caring, courteous, efficient and professional. They value my time as much as their own and do not leave their patients stacked up and waiting.
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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John B – Mar 26, 2021
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Hugh and his staff are friendly and professional and go out of their way to be kind and helpful. I highly recommend!!!
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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Paul – Aug 29, 2020
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I thought he was one of the best doctors I've seen in a long time. He listened, was compassionate picked up that my thyroid count was off and had been for years yet no other doctor had mentioned it.
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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Janet Delmar – Mar 29, 2020
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DO NOT schedule with this PA. Really wish I would have looked at these reviews when I was suggested to follow up with Hugh Gapay. He does not know what he is doing. He will read you the test results you already have in your hand and can read yourself. When you ask what the next step is he tell you wow that sucks. Money is all he is about. Don't give him yours. The absolute worst experience ever. He even got mad at my husband for asking questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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I received the worse care from him out of any PA I can remember. He was quick to diagnose without listening to the symptoms, has no compassion, was wrong about the diagnoses on two occasions, and it would take days to hear back from him using the portal communication. He also near retirement and seems to not care anymore. If you are just two minutes late, he will not see you.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jon Doe in tigard, OR – Aug 24, 2018
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This guy is one of the worst “PA’s I have ever met. He doesn’t seem to be educated about anything related to health. I thought I had a blood clot and he made it very difficult for me to get a referral. Then when he found out I was right his message to the clinic was “tell her she can go ahead and go home.”. So if you value your life do not go see this guy. Currently he’s at SW Family Physicians although I doubt for much longer.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Becky Weaver in Portland, Or – Dec 21, 2017
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One of the worst encounters I have had.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Portland, OR – May 05, 2017
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The worst doctor i had ever been to.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Elijah D in Portland, OR – Jun 13, 2016
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Growing up in Montana provided me with ample opportunities for outdoor activity and developed my love of the outdoors. I attended the University of Montana and graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1987. After graduating from college, I ventured...read more
  • General Practice (Physician Assistant)

  • Surgery (Physician Assistant)

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Locations

Bitterroot Health - Hamilton

Bitterroot Health - Hamilton1200 Westwood Dr Hamilton, MT 59840
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