Peter S Kosek

"Dr" Kosek has to be the most ignorant, condescending doctor I've ever had the misfortune of meeting. After finding out that an injection was not an option due to insurance, he had nothing for me. He informed me that I should socialize, learn to breathe through my pain then reassess it, and that my pain wasn't really physical pain but a response to anxiety. I'm not an anxious person. I am a nurse, and Doula. I KNOW how to breathe through pain. He offered NOTHING. He barely let me speak. He did not answer questions when I had the few opportunities to ask them. He rambled on about Homer Simpson??? It was infuriating. The reviews here are all accurate. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!

The other reviews here are accurate. This guy provided me with, without a doubt, the most horrifying and creepy medical experience I have ever had. I wish I had sound-recorded the visit, as it only took about 3 minutes for his conduct to shock me completely, and I can tell from the reviews / his behavior that he was simply executing a script that he does every day dozens of times. I think this unprofessional weirdo may treat you like a human being if you fit certain criteria (cancer patient over a certain age, etc). If he does not have use for you, he runs through a script for getting rid of you, which is engineered to alienate and offend as quickly as possible so he can leave the room ASAP. He deploys this with total ruthlessness. Surg. pain's in your head, etc. It's shocking this man can get along in the medical profession without rebuke. I shudder to think what a person in emotional trouble would experience when faced with this sickening, callous, squirming little creep.

Total waste of time. Came in and started talking. He basically said my pain was in my head. He said two to three months, the pain would go away. Even though I had two spinal fusions and other health problems, it didn't matter to him. The only thing he recommended was antidepressant. I looked at him and said I am not depressed, it's the pain. I am a very positive person who is not depressed but in a lot of pain. But he just didn't care. I would never recommend this doctor to anyone. Can't believe that he is a doctor.

After using the wrong X-ray he said I had PTSD and really had no pain. Throw the braces away and go to the pool. Seriously? No exam, no history, no review…diagnosis using wrong X-ray. I complained and he said ‘I reviewed your file prior and o seeing you’ seriously….waste of time.

Having had over a dozen surgeries ncluding both shoulders replaced, C3-C6 fusion & laminectomy, full left hip replacement and my left hand fused. I believe I that I have a very high pain tolerance, I won't take narcotics & one would think someone who has legitimate & serious joint injuries that I would recognize pain. Part of my issue is waiting too long to seek help, thinking it's nothing serious & minimizing the pain. If I hadn't waited so long, things might not have progressed to need fusion & joint replacements. I began to cry when dr kosek told me what I'm feeling is fear, NOT PAIN. He got extremely angry & yelled angrily at me(& he is a big guy!). He left the room & slammed the door. As for a diagnosis? He diagnosed me as Bipolar2 & a Somatoform disorder. I have severe anxiety & clinical depression. I was afraid of him. Today, 5 years later I read my health record. I was never diagnosed by a psychiatrist with either of those illnesses. Not being believed is the worse pain I've felt Having had over a dozen surgeries ncluding both shoulders replaced, C3-C6 fusion & laminectomy, full left hip replacement and my left hand fused. I believe I that I have a very high pain tolerance, I won't take narcotics & one would think … More

I waited many months to see peter kosek. I have had over a dozen surgeries, most were successful fixing & replacing joints and fusions for severe deteriorating arthritis. I will probably need many more. My neurosurgeon referred me to dr kosek, they shared an office. I will always have pain. I have a very high pain threshold. I don't like to complain. When I do, it is because I need help. I was so hopeful when I arrived & filled out extensive paperwork describing my pain & where I was hurting. I turned it in to the receptionist & I followed her to the "exam room". Dr kosek came in alone & told me that "what I was experiencing was FEAR, not pain!" He did not even pick up or read my in depth report. He told me to meditate, do yoga & volunteer my time & help others. I began to cry feeling that I was not being believed. He yelled at me & walked out. He diagnosed me with Bipolar2 & Somatoform disorder. I was never given a summary or report from my visit. I was shocked to see his diagnosis!

C This is my worse experience with a doctor he did nothing for me.

I have an in-operable brain tumor and my doctor as well as my neurologist believe that a pain pump is needed to control the pain, however this Dr does not believe that I need a pain pump. He also disagreed with my neurologist, who happens to be one of the leading specialist in the field. During the visit he ignored the fact of the brain tumor and just kept saying that a pain pump was not needed for headaches and woud just make the headaches worse. I have been living with the tumor for over ten years and all of my doctors have been trying to get me to get a pain pump to improve my quality of life, I finally agreed and the person they sent me to is basically anti opiods in every way. If you are really in pain and need a pain Dr I recommend someone else.

Do not see this doctor!

yes i would. He's pleasant and friendly. Very knowledgeable

I was referred for a possible cortisone shot from the Neurosurgery & Spine Clinic. Kopek told me it was what I believed, and there was no evidence to support my claim that I injured my back. He cited my mental health diagnosis and said I needed a mood stabilizer to take for the rest of my life. I have a psychologist the insurance is already paying for my mental health treatment. He has no such credentials in this field. When I filed a formal complaint with the insurance he responded that I had been seeking opiates. I have have a mind to sue him for defamation and call my doctors that treated me for 30 years as witnesses that I don't do opiates. In fact I had a documented case of shingles where I refused opiates. This man is a liar and a poor excuse for a pain doctor. I would give him zero stars if it were possible. I am also sorry to have wasted my time going there and that he got money from the insurance. I will never set foot in that pain management clinic again.

I’ll start by saying these reviews are very accurate. I filled out a questionnaire about my pain and how it is affecting my well being, it wasn’t viewed by him or his staff. He came in the room and asked me if I could hold a coffee cup without dropping it, I replied yes, he said you’re ok and not in trouble. He said my pain is just in my mind and it wasn’t really pain just my perception. What a jerk! He told me to exercise, and socialize. I can’t believe he has any clients that return. He had the personality of a toad. I really wish I had read these reviews before I wasted my time. I’m sorry my insurance had to pay him a dime.

This is an arrogant and uncaring man, a terrible listener. He has an amazing resume but I don't see how he uses it to help people who are suffering so grievously. He accused my wife of being a drug seeker, she who was horribly hurt some years so and who diligently follows a strict regimen with her meds. He doodled on a note pad during the visit and would not look at her. Unbelievable. You can do far better than to see this condescending so called physician.

He did not seem interested in long term pain care. Was more interested in performing invasive procedures. No warmth.

Arrogant and completely and empathetic. Very condescending in the way he spoke to me, a post grad person. Trying to tell me my pain isn’t real or not from my back/knees. After a three minute consult tells me that 30 years of medical attention I’ve received is in accurate. This was a complete waste of my time. I would not see him for a hangnail.

I didn't even make it out of the lobby before I started crying. I have been dealing with pain from arthritis for years. I was off pain meds for a long time and the pain has started progressing so I wanted to see a specialist about it, even though there was MRIs to prove the damage that is causing the pain - he chuckled and told me to download an app to educate myself on pain, put me on an antidepressant and basically told me to have a nice day. He is the reason people start self medicating - see you in the streets 4 years from now!

DO NOT SEE HIM! I couldn't agree more with comments for him. He wanted me to see a counselor, talk with some or write my feelings down, retrain my brain on how to handle my pain. What? I've been handling my pain for 10+ years it's getting worse, I'd like just a little relief - even a day of no pain, I don't have any idea what that means. All he could say was to experience the pain and when I do, then handle it/retrain my brain that I'm ok...blah blah blah. Such a waste of time, he should not be employed in medicine.

Today I experienced the best visit I have ever had with a Western doctor. Incredible person - humorous, compassionate, deeply insightful, and most importantly... Dr. Kosek understands the power of the mind when dealing with CRPS. Highly recommended.

This was the worst doctor I have ever seen in my life. I've had three back surgeries. Two rotator cuff surgeries.one knee surgery. I asked my doctor to refer me to dr. Kosek to let him evaluate my pain level. he did not let me talk. . He did not want to hear what I had to say. he would not read my MRI report. He told me that any pain I was having was all in my head and if I took Suboxone all of my pain would be gone. And I asked him if Suboxone work that well for pain nobody would be in pain.

He was the most hateful Dr I have ever had.. Told me pain was an emotion..i can't begin to describe the pain he has caused me and with no heat at all.. I'm crying to hard to even wired this

I wish I had read reviews of this man beforehand. I have never felt so disrespected by any other doctor. I would be better off if I had never met this man. Talking to this man is a surreal experience. I felt like I was in a Kafka novel. He thinks your pain is like a "photograph of a lion" not an "actual lion". Early on in our visit he said he couldn't work with me. After asking what he would suggest for me, he said a psychological referral. I have a physical problem, not a psychological one.

I saw him a week ago for chronic pain, I found him very arrogant, rude, didn't care or listen to what I had to, his "bedside" manner was horrible. Did care to listen to what I was saying. He prescribed Suboxone which had terrible side effects. Even my pharmacist said he was terrible. Wouldn't send a dog there.

I have been on Pain pills (Hydrocodone) over 11 years after a Motorcycle accident and suffered traumatic injuries to both of my legs. I recently moved to Oregon and in an effort to establish a doctor to secure having my medications refilled, I was referred to Dr. Kosek. When I left Dr. Kosek’s office I didn’t have a prescription for my pain pills but rather a drug “Buprenorphine”. In less than a month I can once again walk normally and no longer suffer from any Chronic pain. Thank you Dr.

I was taking pills for years, but was recently weened off of them. To determine how to be treated, I was referred this doctor. Initial introductions went well, but then began to explain that what I was experiencing in my back was my body's perception of pain, and that pain was a automatic response rather than a conscious response, and that meditation and reading the book "The Brain That Changes Itself" would retrain my brain to live with what I am experiencing. Very Disappointed.

Visited Kosek for multiple pain issues from chronic lower back disk Herniation and extreme shoulder tendinitis with neck pain and headaches . His advise was to take no opiates and disregard pain while working through it. That’s it I now am in even more chronic pain with numbness in my feet. Stay away!

The likelihood of me referring Dr. Kosek to anyone is none to NONE! I seriously wouldn't wish this man on my enemy! He is the Worst most unprofessional doctor I have ever met. He has his mind ALREADY made up about you before he meet you or enter the room! He's rude, condescending, and arrogant! THE MAN HAD THE AUDACITY TO TRY AND TELL ME I HAD FIBROMYALGIA, WHEN I SUFFER FROM CHRONIC PAIN! HE STARTED STUDYING MY 2 YR OLD MRI SCANS! This Doctor needs a PSYCHIATRIST!

Was really disappointed with my level of care. I found Dr. Kozack to be slightly antagonistic and deliberately obtuse. He seemed to have predetermined the level of care he would offer without bothering to even read any of my medical information that his wonderful nurse had just collected!

Completely incompetent self-righteous jerk. Gave absolutely no consideration to my medical condition. Recommended "volunteering" as a way to manage pain, gave no other recommendations except to stop both pain and anxiety medication. Then, I find out he wrote a separate summary I was not given where he recommended suboxone and some other weird medication. Completely unprofessional to not inform patient of recommendations. Terrible manners. Wouldn't trust this man to shoot a horse.

Terrible MD, worst Dr I've ever seen or met in my 20+ years of experience meeting Dr's both professionally and socially. He does not listen to you, and has his mind made up before entering the exam room. His bad breath, cross-eyes, and awkward speech pattern are irrelevant... what matters is the man is completely incompetent. Imagine going to a mechanic and having them say, "Well your transmission is destroyed, what do you expect me to do about it?" that's exactly the kind of treatment you get.

Best doctor I've ever had! Not only had he reviewed my past records, knew of the disease I was being seen for, he also listened & truly cared about wanting to help allievate the pain I struggle with. I can truly say having seen him for almost a decade, this doctor not only changed, but saved my life.

I have seen Dr.kosek... hate to see him leave I do not think any one can top him... awesome Doctor

I have never been treated so poorly. I had a major surgery and was referred to see him by my surgeon. I have been going to physical therapy every week. I am on pain medication to help me get through the therapy. When I'm not on medication my physical therapist can not work with me and insist that we have to get my pain under control first. Dr. Kosek just insists I need to stop the medication that day and just do physical therapy. He didn't want to listen to anything I had to say. WORST DR. EVER!

I had seen Dr. Kosek in the past and had several injections by him, including one in June 16. 2016. He then wanted to see and evaluate me in his office. I had missed my appointment do to transportation issues. Now he won't see me even though 3 other doctor's say that I really need to see him for my severe back pain. I think he's inconsiderate to my needs and not willing to help me. I'm in so much pain that all I can really do is lay in bed most of the time.

HE LISTENS! He fixes or sends you to the right specialist. He has a special beside manner. I love him.

After receiving injections for back pain, I began to experience excruciating pain that lasted through the night. I went in and was seen by Dr Krusak. After only five minutes, he dismissed me and said I was impatient with the injections. That evening I was rushed to the hospital with a major hematoma that was caused by the injection piercing my kidney. I was in ICU for five days. There will be no compensation for the seven days of the worst pain I've ever endure because there's no permanent damag

I waited for over 6 months to see Dr. Kosek. He spent 15 minutes with me after being over 30 minutes late for my appointment. By the time he came into the exam room, he already had his mind made up, but it was obvious that he didn't read the entire new patient packet by his assumptions and the questions he asked me. He barely let me speak, and offered zero helpful medical advice. The only advice he offered was to get counseling, as if I were imagining or lying about my pain, and to stop my meds.

Dr. Kosek and his staff have done a phenomenal job in the treatment of my chronic pain. He is a very thoughtful physician that takes the time to listen and to take appropriate steps to address my situation. Dr. Kosek is a very dedicated and skillful physician. I feel greatly blessed to have been referred to Dr. Kosek, he has made a profound impact on my livelihood. Dr. Kosek and his staff have done a phenomenal job in the treatment of my chronic pain. He is a very thoughtful physician that takes the time to listen and to take appropriate steps to address my situation. Dr. Kosek is a very dedicated … More

I have chronic pain 10 years now. My pain was being helped with what I was taking as far as meds go. not sure what happened with the Dr I was seeing there at this office but he's gone and this Dr is my new Dr my meds have seriously been cut to less then a quarter of what I was taking and my life is now miserably PAINFUL I have no quality in life because of pain ALL of the time now. THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY OR DO to help them understand they say pain meds are making my pain worse? hate life now

Forms an opinion and will not listen to what you have to say. I'm going back to DR Donna Morgan, she at least listens to what you have to say and doesn't judge you.

Compassionate listener. Takes time. Considers patient's whole life, not just medical issues. Generous personality. Greets patients with a smile. Stays abreast with new research and technology.