The Heilman Center for Pain and Spine Care - Pain Management in Ypsilanti, Michigan

“I had a 4 year relationship with my pain mngmnt dr. I suffered severe pain after unnecessary and unknown (google dr arias sabit). I was prescribed ONE opioid medication, that worked beautifully. However, Drs lost their rights after a 2016 govt body wrote "guidelines" that were/are grossly misinterpreted. So then i was treated like a drug seeker!! My Dr had given me NINE ESIs, never explaining how dangerous they could be. He never explained the Black Box Warning of NEVER to be used in the spinal canal! I developed Adhesive Arachnoiditis from these injections and I'd give ANYTHING to have my old pain back!!! ESIs are outlawed in every developed country, i later learned. If they're recommended, RUN away from this place! I was "patient blamed" when i developed severe spasms and the beginnings of AA symptoms! My life has been forever changed. I go from one pain flare to the next. All because i was naive and this clinic is greedy!! There's so much more to my nightmare outcome for trusting Dr Washabaw, but it's too lengthy for this forum.”

— Rhonda Severyn

“I went here in hopes of finally finding some treatment for the knee pain I've had for over five years. I drove an hour and a half for my appointment, only to wait over an hour just to be put in a room and wait another half hour. The doctor I saw did not have any experience with knee issues. And actually said she had no idea what she was looking at when she examined my MRI. I told her what other doctors had told me and she only seemed to have suggestions that seemed unlikely for someone that is under 30 years old. I told her I did not want to take narcotics, nor did I want steroid injections in my knee. The only suggestion she had was a topical cream. I didn't waste most of one of my few days off to wait in a waiting room and then be told to put some cream on my knees. I could have seen all my other doctors again for that treatment option. And I informed her that I had tried many creams before. All in all, it was not a pleasant experience. And it felt like a colossal waste of my time. Don't go here unless your issue is easily solvable or it's just directly related to your back, because that seems to be the only thing they know.”

— Melissa Rose

“After many years of dealing with chronic knee pain I have finally found relief!! I was kicked by a horse 5 years ago and had seen MANY doctors and a orthopedic surgeon which they all told me to lose weight, exercise, and deal with the pain. After meeting with Dr. Chatas we agreed on a treatment plan. I have had ONE treatment in March of 2018 and have NOT had to have an other one. I am pain free and would highly recommend the Heilman Center to everyone who is dealing with any type of pain. Staff was very professional and extremely comforting.”

— Barbara Dobozy

“The Heilman Center is the place to go for pain relief and answers you can not get from your family doctor. After having awful pain in back for a very long time I heard about the Heilman Center. After speaking with Dr. Chatas upon my first visit I knew I was in the right place. He immediately let me know he would be able to help me and get me to a pain free life (the words I was desperately looking for). The staff at the Heilman Center are all so kind and friendly, they work very well with each other and have a team spirit that makes the patients feel at ease while in their care. I can not say enough nice things about the staff and care I receive while at the Heilman Center!!”

— Christie Orban