Dr. Jeffrey A. Trail, MD - Spokane Christina Balcom: My original Dr. (Henry) retired so, one of his partners (Dr. Trail) took me on. His bed side manner is horrible! He is very arrogant and doesnt listen at all! During my last visit, he was asking me questions about my pain levels and the medication. He asked on a scale of 1-10 what Im usually at while on the pain meds. I told him Ive been at a 10 a few times. He told me "a 10 is impossible unless you have a hot rod jabbed into your eye." I said "Okay, a 9.5 then. To where my husband has to help me to the bathroom and lower me down to the toilet seat." As I was explaining, he then turned to his intern and said "youre supposed to be documenting all of this down as were speaking but, shes (referring to me) talking in circles, so..." I then said "Im sorry, Im not trying to be difficult. Im answering the best I can because not every day is the same! What worked for me yesterday doesnt always work the same the next day. So to answer your question simply, on a good day, Im no less than a 4. On a bad day Im at a 9.5!"
As I was leaving, I asked the receptionist if the other doctors are taking new patients. I told her I will NEVER see Dr. Trail again! I will now be with another doctor!
I would NEVER refer anyone to Dr. Trail. I think its time for HIM TO RETIRE!
