Gladstone McDowell II, MD - Pain Management in Columbus, Ohio

“Dr. McDowell is compassionate, caring, and makes himself available for as long as necessary to answer questions and explain his diagnosis and treatment plan. I trust his judgment and value his opinion because he has the patient's best interests at heart. His goal is helping his patients and doing what is best for the patient whether it benefits his practice or not.”

— John Skidmore

“Dr McDowell is one of the best doctors I've ever had the experience of working with. He is very precise and knowledgeable in all things. His care for his patients is second to none. I wouldn't want to be under anyone elses care but his. He has helped me keep my pain under control for the past almost 18 years. Wonderful doctor and wonderful person. So glad and thankful to have came under his care all those years ago!”

— Christina Trapasso

“I have been a patient of Dr McDowell for a few years. My wife has also been a patient of Dr McDowell. I did not want surgery on my back. Dr. McDowell was able to to relieve my pain several years in a row, without the use of narcotics. And he also has a very good staff that works with him. From the good results I have experienced with Dr McDowell, I would recommend that you at least give him a try.”

— Robert Ceckitti

“Waited over 90 minutes past my scheduled Appt time for an initial consult at Integrated Pain Solutions to discuss options for ongoing chronic perineal pain after a surgery. I got, at best, about 10 minutes of his time. He went from zero to 60 regarding treatment recommendations skipping right to having electrodes inserted into my lower spine, despite my concerns about having anything that was invasive in nature. Oddly enough the manufacturer's rep who supplies the implantable device just conveniently happened to be on site so I was shuffled off to him to ask questions. I did not stay to ask much of anything but it did make me ponder how he gets such rave reviews if this is how a new patient is handled. I was then surprised by a bill for the full amount of the visit instead of a co-pay because Integrated Pain Solutions said they were "in network" with my insurance provider but my provider is refusing payment despite me providing all info when the visit was scheduled. I felt like my time was not valued, my concerns were not adequately considered before recommending a surgical procedure after I stated I did not want anything that required surgery and that it was really shocking that the very first consult went the way it did. It was a very disappointing (and now expensive) visit after hearing good things about Dr. McDowell. If I could give 1/2 of a star I would have and that's only because he seemed like a nice person but my experience as a patient left me disillusioned and unimpressed.”

— Brian Bayless