Dr. Sathish Modugu, MD

Dr. Modugo did nothing for my 88 year old mother and sent her for tests which he knew would be painful and wouldn't even give her something for pain so she can get through them. I watch my mother cry in pain every day and he does nothing. I think he is a disgrace to his so called profession.

He just doesn't listen to his patients. He only spend 2 minutes with each and nothing gets done. Unless you are willing to argue with the staff there and the Dr. Nothing will ever get done. The patients that need him the most because of severe genetic disorders or spinal surgeries he seems not to care. I almost committed suicide because I was in so much pain and it took so long for anything to get done.

Dr. Modugu is lovely. Procedures went smoothly. Past spring- asked whether I could have my procedures (RFA) done every 6 months. They said yes. Had the 1st done in June, 2 weeks later other side. There was an insurance issue, which they asked me to call & fix. Fixed it soon as I got home. Called all summer to speak with Eva, and she never called back. Every time I called, I had to explain it all over again. 4 months later, trying to schedule the next round of procedures, begged to speak with Eva. The lovely billing person (kindest person in whole office) finally spoke to me, asked Eva herself to call me. Eva finally called and told me that they don't do 1 insurance authorization that covers both sides of the procedure, but instead 1 auth, 4-6 weeks for approval, get done, another auth, 4-6 weeks for approval, then get done. Other pain mgt docs do both sides, 2 weeks apart. Said it was b/c single doc. All offices have 1 pain doc. Why do this way & why not tell me this last spring?

Dr. Modugu is very engaging and empathic. I felt he really understood my pain issues and spoke to me in real world terms. He also walks you out to the front desk to be sure all your needs are met by his staff, who are also great.

I waited weeks to be seen only to receive a call from his staff a week after my visit to advise me that they do not take my insurance. I initially called the office to check and was assured they do. He came highly recommended so I changed insurance and waited for the new year for it to take effect. I spent 2 hours obtaining copies of radiographs, MRI'S and ct scans, as Dr. Modugu asked for them during my very first visit. Having changed insurance and made a new appointment, I thought I may finally get some pain relief from a specialist. The doctor was rude, demonstrated no interest in helping and didn't even bother to look at the medical images that took 2 hours in different hospitals to acquire. He said he'd call the referring doctor. He refused to make another appointment and simply said, I'll call you. He never did. This doctor is absolutely useless for someone in extreme pain. I would never recommend him to anyone, not even for a paper cut.

Unless you are willing to argue with both the doctor and his staff to get anything done, you will not be satisfied with this particular Dr. Zero empathy and a rude staff. Find another option.

His staff was professional and super courteous. They were responsive to calls to transfer records , arrange appts, etc. He is professional, thoughtful and somebody who calls after hours to report on a test result and exhibit empathy for somebody with an unpleasant diagnosis is a class act. I would totally endorse

Excellent doctor, caring, took his time listening to my thoughts and concerns. Very helpful and kind. Everyone in his office treated me very well, courteous, personable and helpful dealing with my insurance and setting up the tests that Dr Modugu had requested I get. A very pleasant overall experience with a wonderful doctor.

His office is the most unprofessional group of people. They have been stringing along my husband for 3 months and continuously messing up issues with our insurance causing him to still not received the proper care he needs. They don't even follow up with us we have to call their office multiple times a day to get a hold of someone who even slightly knows what they are talking about. We have never waited shorter than an hour to see the doctor. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR!

Excellent doctor

I found Dr. Modugu very condescending. He genuinely spent 5 minutes with me on my first visit and told me multiple times I am too young to be in this kind of pain, even though I have been to physical therapy multiple times and it has been documented with my primary care doctor. It seemed as if he believed I was making it up. He simply said I should go to the gym and my back pain should go away,even though I told him I tried the gym but would get muscle spasms. I don’t plan on returning.

My experience with Dr. Sathish Modugu has been very good and I’m glad to have him as a doctor. I recommend him to anyone who needs a doctor. The environment of his office is very welcoming as well.

Dr. Modugu prescribed a pain killer that seriously interferes with another medicine I was taking. Despite having given his staff a typed list of prescriptions, he still prescribed this medication with no mention of possible deadly interactions. The pharmacist caught the potentially dangerous interaction after I tried refilling the other medication. At that point I had been on the pain meds for 3 weeks. When I called Dr. Modugu's office and explained, he never called back. Such arrogance.

If you have ever experienced excruciating pain, you know that you would do ANYTHING for relief. Dr. Modugu provides that relief in a comprehensive, targeted approach that greatly lessens or eliminates that pain. I have been his patient for more than 20 years. I recommend friends and family to Dr. Modugu. We are thankful for the service he provides. Life would be too painful to live without his expertise.

When first seeing Dr Moduga he told me he was going to have to start cutting my meds and was very worried bc I have been on such high doses for years and years but now have been with him for 18 months and could not be happier. He has gotton me on the lowest doses I have ever been since my failed back surgery's and I am in VERY BAD pain but the rest of my body and my mind feel better and I thank him for that. A true professional. I am glad he is my Dr. Thank You Dr Sathish David Forschner

Dr Modugu is the top physician in his field he takes a real interest and concern in his patients. He is warm,, considerate , conscientious and caring and an excellent Doctor. He always calls you back and spends quality time answering all your questions.I highly recommend him and he has helped me many times. He also came highly recommended to me by his peers. I cannot say enough. Thank you Dr. Modugu! His office staff is very caring and friendly

Dr Modugu is a magician. He is thorough and a brilliant diagnostician. While he isn't "Needle happy', he is assertive with his treatment in An effort to relieve pain swiftly and gently. I have gone from completely incapacitated from back and shoulder and was able to resume my normal activities in less than a week after treatment. The office staff is friendly, responsive and kind. Pain is an everyday struggle for me and thanks to Dr M.... I am back in action.

Very knowledgeable and answers all your questions. Spends more time with you then most.

DR. Modugu has been my physician since 2008 and though the originally back injury has forever changed my life I directly correlate my physical and mental well being to being under the care of Dr. Modugu.

Dr. Modugu is & has been one of a kind in the pain management speciality. He has been my Dr. for over 9 years. After 9 spinal surgeries & having seen many doctors throughout NY State, he is the best. Although I have moved twice & much further away, I still see him regularly. Under his care, my quality of life has increased to a level that i could have never dreamed of. He is thorough, kind, respectful, supportive & proactive. The staff is an outstanding team of professionals. Perfection!!!