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Dr. Douglas Freiberger, MD
Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Douglas Freiberger, MD is a pain medicine physician in Woodway, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkridge Medical Center and Northside Hospital Cherokee. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)
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205 Woodhew Dr Ste 203 Woodway, TX 76712Telehealth available
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Dr. Freiberger's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Freiberger
3.3
18 ratings, 13 with a written review
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| 2 star | 6% | 6% |
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He relieved pain in my hip (broken from a fall) that I had suffered for three years, by using an ablation procedure. God bless him and his work. I am very thankful to again live without hip pain.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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June White – Nov 22, 2019
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Dr. Freiberger has been treating me for pain in my left arm. Recently he put leads in my back that reach up to the nerves in my neck. These electrical leads stimulate the nerves to relieve the pain in my arm. The procedure has been very successful. Dr. Freiberger is a gifted physician and a good communicator. I'm proud to call him my doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2019
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I have found Dr. Freiberger to be prompt, courteous, and to the point concerning my health and pain control. In addition he is very concerned with my overall well being. I appreciate his directness at answering my question and keeping me in the program.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 06, 2019
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Dr. Freiberger is not willing to help anyone that can't afford the injections or the topical cream (both of which financially benefit his practice). Even though multiple medications and therapy has been tried over a course of 10 years with no change in pain management. As a patient it concerns me when a physician does not take seriously the very first thing they are taught which is to DO NO HARM. Lack of treatment is the same as doing harm.
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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Sep 20, 2018
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I’ve seen Dr. F. for several years. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. I had an injection today, and I commented how at ease everyone made me feel. He expressed genuine appreciation for my comment.
If I have concerns or questions, Dr. F. Is always willing to have a conversation with me.
I don’t see him every visit. Other times I see his PA, Sherry. If I have a particular need to talk with him, arrangements are always made.
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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Robert Hal Ritter in Waco, Texas – May 11, 2018
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He was the rudest Dr. I have seen. I am a retired RN, and have seen a lot of Drs, but this one is the worst. He did NO talking. All he did was type his report. When we left, I told them he had absolutely no bedside manners. He was just rude. When my husband said anything, this so called Dr. never answered. I honestly think he was stupid. Will never recommend him. I wouldn't give him a one star if there was a no star rating.
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
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Apr 24, 2018
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Dr. Freiberger and his staff showed much compassion every time I came in for injections in my knees. Dr. Freiberger accepted my complaint that the injections caused my knees much pain. So, for subsequent injections, following the steroid injections, he injected a pain killer, which greatly reduced the pain & kept my knees from getting inflamed. I'm very happy with Dr. Freiberger & his staff & plan to keep coming to his clinic. The most recent injections have lasted for more than eight months.
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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Gary in Waco – Jan 12, 2018
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Several visits with this doctor for hip pain that radiated down one leg. Three steroid injections to different areas of the back were given with no relief. Case was moved to CHARM in Austin. On our first visit, using a MRI from April 2017, a synovial cyst was noted as the cause of the debilitating pain.. A procedure to "pop" the cyst was tried twice, each giving only 9 days of pain relief. Removal of the cyst was the ultimate cure and that was done in October. Patient is pain free!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Karen in Austin, TX – Nov 12, 2017
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Botched epidural left me bedridden for 2 weeks. Seemed more concerned with "CYA" than treating my situation with compassion. No on call phone, medical assistants would fail to submit Rx electronically when needed. Was honestly a nightmare. Staff was nice but not qualified. Left me on table for ~30 min searching for another vein after med assistant started IV without proper sanitation measures. Mistake caught by doctor. To Freiberger's credit, he did catch epidural mistake before injecting.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- 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
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Waco, TX – Oct 05, 2017
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Building and office not handicapped accessible. Denied use of wheel chair. Medical assistants starting iv. Very painful. Rude doctor and staff.
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
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Woodway, TX – Jun 22, 2017
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After 3 yrs of pain & dealing with doctors that where just going though the motions, my primary sent me to Dr Freiberger. He took my pain & ruptured disc seriously & moved quickly. This included getting me on pain med that actually worked & did 3 epidurals in quick succession. Unlike previous doctors, he followed through to see if they worked. After determining they didn't, he hooked me up with a great neurosurgeon who fixed my back. Afterwords, he helped me with recovery pain. Great doctor!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Keith Luedtke in Waco, TX – Nov 20, 2016
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I am Active duty military. In 2012 I had a aviation incident that left me with sciatica and sever lower back pain. The military medicine was PT and Motrin. Fast fwd to approx. 4 months ago and I got the shots in my back. It was the first time that I had not been in pain since Sep 2012. It is amazing a miracle even. His staff is exceptionally nice and helpful. I have never waited more than 10 mins for a scheduled appt. I can tie my boots again without pain. Doc, my hats off to you.
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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Clint in Waco, Tx – Aug 04, 2016
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I don't think that he had any compassion for my situation. He was just matter of fact about my health. Not only did he charge me $307.00 for the office visit but then wanted to do a drug test. It was not the urinalysis that I minded, but when I got the bill it cost $500.00. I am disabled and not able to work. I depend on my disability check which is not much. How do they expect you to pay for the bill? They don't take medicaid. I was really dishearten and disappointed. I will not ever go back.
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
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Waco, tx – Jul 20, 2016
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care philosophy
The primary focus of my practice is to utilize modalities including medications, physical therapy, and interventional procedures to limit or avoid dependence on prescription opioid medications whenever possible.Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
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Emory University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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