Don Coleman, M.D.

I went to see Dr. Coleman about a broken finger that didn't seem to be healing properly and was still causing pain and impairment 5 months after I broke it. He spent approximately 4 minutes with me over the course of two visits. He clearly felt I was wasting his time with a trivial injury. He didn't take my concerns seriously, he ordered no x-rays or other tests to see if the finger had healed, he barely even examined me. He was completely dismissive, and both times I left his office feeling humiliated and upset. I also left those appointments still in pain and still concerned that my finger might never be restored to full functionality. Nothing Dr. Coleman said or did gave me any confidence in his ability -- or indeed, his desire -- to help me.

Very quick, thorough and gentle

The surgery went very well and my recovery is also progressing well.

Every one was very accommodating and very kind.

would have liked more detailed explanation and opportunity to ask questions

The doctor only spent a couple of minutes with me. He indicated that he wanted nerve tests done and said he would be right back. Next thing I know is the MA came in and said to follow her. Didn't ever see Dr. Coleman again. She took for to the other side of the clinic to schedule the EMG. The scheduler was the one to tell me I was done for the day. I was a little unhappy that more time wasn't spent with me and that I couldn't get the nerve test done that same day while I was already there.

Dr Coleman is the best. However, better explanations/answers to questions concerning the procedure, before and after, would be welcomed.

Dr. Coleman wasn't very concerned about my finger and only spent 2 minutes with me then sent me over to hand therapy which made my finger worse. I wasn't happy.

Excellent

I like Dr. Coleman...I feel he is a very skilled surgeon. He doesn't say much, but he has been very kind to me.

Great

The doctor could have spent a few more minutes with me

Dr. Coleman was very professional, friendly and understanding concerning my extensive discomfort.

I will not return

Dr Coleman and his staff were on time, friendly, and helpful. Even when he was giving me a painful injection he explained the procedure and told me how long the injection. "Only ten more seconds now and then it will be over." I really felt cared for in his practice.

I think Dr. Coleman is excellent. My only issue is I don't get a lot of time to talk to him. This last appointment he was only in the room about 30 seconds and never talked to me only to the assistant. Previous visits have been better, I just don't feel like I get to ask him all the questions I would like.

Dr Coleman is wonderful. I am confident in his expertise, he is friendly and helps you feel comfortable.

Seemed to think she was better then me, but she warmed up after I began with some common ground questions. She was more concerned about the opportunity she had to learn then about my injury. Dr. Coleman seemed to care more about who referred me then about my injury. I felt my appointment was a waste of time. I came to Coleman for a second opinion, but that didn't happen.

Dr. Coleman and the fellow working with him were very good.

I am in pain. And the soonest they could start testing is a month and a half away? I need this pain to go away. I am considering finding another Dr who can treat my problem sooner.

Good

Dr was hurried.

I was very disappointed in Dr. Coleman. He was brusque, hurried and uncaring. This is the only physician I have every regretted seeing at any University of Utah Health Care facility. I will not go back to see him again. I'm not sure at this point whether I should pick a different doctor at your center or go to another provider entirely.

The doctor did not explain things to me very well. He said very little and I had to ask lots of questions to understand what was wrong with my finger. The PT asked to have X-rays taken and the doctor did not explain them to me and simply stated I would probably need to fuse the joint together. He did not describe the X-rays or tell me what the problem was, just that it looked abnormal. The physcial therapist I visited with was very informative and helpful as was the nurse as well.

I felt that this was very unprofessional and showed his unwillingness to hear what I had to say. I dont like paying for a visit and having to take time from work, to be treated like this. I hope something is done to change this. Thank you!

All good

I was there because of post surgery. Two stitches removed and the doctor checked the area to see how well the healing was going. Everything was looking good. No other conversation or medical treatment was necessary. I then was released and I left.

Dr. Coleman very thourough, kind and caring. Knew exactly my issue and concern. Sooo glad I waited for him to return. Felt very confident under his care

Dr. Coleman is very brief, I would never visit him again.

The doctor assistant did a very good job. The doctor wasn't in the room two minutes. He glaced at the xray, briefly checked my hands and left. I guess sence I chose to try the brace I didn't warrant any other discussion.

As always, Dr. Coleman was fabulous.

I enjoy Dr. Colemans treatment. He is very personal and helpful when I question him about the care to my wrist.

the doctor stated that could do nothing for the new pains after the surgery but if they continue can give shots in 90 days. no explianation of why the delay

Dr. Coleman did not have have much so say. No further appt's were scheduled for now, but Dr. Coleman's office left it up to me if I'd like to come back at a later date if the persistant moderate pain and burning in my right hand gets much worse.

He realy needs to make his mind up on a care plan. and not change and then change brfor you leave your appt.

this is a repeat procedure on the right hand - left hand done successfully one year ago - same doctor - need for much explanation was minimal

I have gone to Dr. Coleman for years for several things. I have a great deal of confidence in and respect for him.

I came it with a pretty good sense of what my problem was, but the Physician and therapist didn't spend much time talking to me about it. I assume that this was because my assessment was correct, but more conversation about how they were assessing it and whether my own assessment was accurate would have been nice.

I already recommended Dr Coleman to friend

The doctor was clearly extremely talented in his field, and I trust him, but he was in the room so briefly, and I still feel confused about the diagnosis, the recommended treatment, or what to expect in the future.

I felt that my decision not to do a previous surgery, limited the care that I received for this new problem in the same region. I felt like I was not listened to or acknowledge but actually told, "you blew me off with your last problem"...This was one of the worst experience I ever have had with a physican. I left the appointment in tears (not that they noticed) went to the parking lot and called my previous Ortho. clinic in Park City (IHC) and I made an appointment for next week.

Dr. Coleman was great!

Great experience, as always.

I feel like the doctor couldn't give less of a damn about me. I am a paying, insured, engineerin professional. I can't imagine why the doctor didn't even try to explain what whas going on. Yes he is a doctor, yes he probably has a lot of experience in the field, but I am a human being.

Not really concerned about my level of pain and comfort and on the last visit he never even stepped foot in the exam room just peered in from the doorway while the nurse cut bandage off.

I would recommend the doctor highly but would not want to have anyone I know have to deal with his front desk people.

This is obviously a kind man who I believe is probably an excellent surgeon, but when I come for follow-up appointments he hardly has looked at me, especially this time. If I hadn't asked him to look at my hand he wasn't even going to. I was confused why I was even having a follow-up appointment. I don't want to complain because I was so grateful he fit me in for the surgery. The follow-up process has been disappointing and confusing other than the wonderful physical therapist, Stephanie.

Dr. Coleman's diagnosis and his explanation was thorough. He indicated the problem and injected the thumb. Pretty much a painless injection

Overall, I had a good experience, but I felt like my wrist pain wasn't common, so there wasn't a specific diagnosis/treatment plan for it. They went through the necessary tests (x-rays this appointment, MRI the following week) and diagnosed it as tendonitis and gave a cortisone shot for the treatment. I'll wait a few days to see if the cortisone treatment helped my wrist. If yes, then I'll follow-up with Dr. Coleman in 4 weeks. If no, I'll probably see a local doctor who's been trained to diagnose and treat these kind of UT split tears.

I had previously met with the doctor for only 10 min if that while he looked at my hands and then recommended I get a nerve test set up. I felt like I was just a number and that he was too busy. But I felt getting the nerve test would help me to see if I had CPS. He saw results and immediately wanted to do surgery and didn't even explain to me what I had or how we could treat it before resorting to surgery. I felt like I was a number again and he had no idea who I was. I left with wrist guards to wear. I canceled the next appointment which would have been 6 weeks after. I will come back but to a different doctor who I feel has better costumer service. Thanks.

Excellent Overall

Dr. Coleman is amazing in that he keeps to a schedule

Dr. Coleman was very precise and direct about what needs to be done in terms I could understand.

I just need to see my doctor

Dr colman was the worse physician I have ever seen. He did not seem to have any interest in patient. I felt I was a number to him .

Aside from my surgery, Dr. Coleman probably spent less than 5 minutes with over 3 visits. Unfortunately I would not recommend Dr. Coleman to anyone based on my experience. I definitely didn't get the care that I paid for.