Pico Tristan C MD

Very Disapointed 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I'm a patient of Dr Pico and have been for over 2 years. When I first went there they decreased my doses of pain medication. I really couldn't understand why. Next they did a series of Branch Blocks due to having very bad pain for a number of years. After the branch blocks, they did what is called RFA. (radio frequency ablations) All was good, It eased some of the pain for several months then the pain returned. Repeated the RFA's Pain was much worse. It's been months and still no meds increase 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I have worked with many physcians, quality care for Maricopa County and clinics during my career. I have never come across such uncaring staff (rotating staff), I'll quote another review, 'treating me like a drug addict', not understanding the disease that is causing my pain. I plan on moving my care to another group, recommended by my neurologist. I anticipate that this review will be interpreted as, this person is just a drug addict! Very Poor, in my opinion 

Jasmine Sampson 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I have been battling chronic pain for a little over three years now due to a auto accident, I was not getting the help I need with any other pain Drs, So I decided to give Dr. Pico a try and let me tell you he had changed my life the short time I have been going he has helped me tremendously, I am forever thankful for him and his wonderful staff 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Looking for medication management...DON'T! My first visit was a bait and switch, every time i went in iit was a different PA, My 2nd visit the PA told me to be quiet when I was explaining what was wrong with me, and then told me the less medication I take, the lesser my pain would be?. finally met Dr Pico, he did not care if I was screaming in pain at home, or he just did not believe anything i told him. I was treated like a drug addict, fused back,L5 disk removed, buttocks debrement, leg amp. 

Roxanne O. 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Dr. Pico has been my miracle doctor since May 2013. I felt so much pain from a crushed nerve and herniated disc post surgery, plus the pain from having the surgery only a few weeks earlier I didn't think I was ever going to get relief. Then Dr. Pico came into my life and is the only pain management office I will go to and/or refer my friends and family to. Never had any issues with making appts. Everyone is professional and caring. Don't know what I would do without them. 

Shannon M. 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

FIrst off, I am a real patient. I highly recommend Dr. Pico for pain management. I changed over to his practice due to my previous Dr. using barbaric methods to treat my back. I am so grateful I did. Very caring and gentle Dr. when it comes to injections in my lower back. Thank you Dr Pico and staff at AZ pain Doctors you are all wonderful! 

edjon 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

DR PICO AND THE REST OF THESE DOCTORS THAT TAKE AWAY SOMEONE'S PAIN MEDS FOR NO REASON BUT TO CAUSE HARM AND FURTHER PAIN SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE AZ MEDICAL BOARD FOR THE MALPRACTICE, ABUSE, NEGLECT AND MISTREATMENT OF THE CHRONICALLY ILL PAIN PATIENT!!! YOU WOULD NOT TAKE AWAY INSULIN FROM A DIABETIC OR TREAT HIM LIKE AN ADDICT BECAUSE THE MEDICATION HE USES EVERYDAY WORKS AND SOMETIME HAS TO BE INCREASED TO CONTINUE WORKING?? THERE SHOULD BE LAWS THAT PROTECT PATIENTS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

He performed a cervical epidural for pain radiating down my left shoulder and arm without mild sedation (my choice). In the procedure room, and without explanation, he stabs the needle into my back and says "a poke and a burn". It was a series of pokes and massive pain which made me scream. Dr Pico's bed manner is horrible! He met me before the procedure and he was cold and indifferent. It was obvious he didn't care about me as a person. He just wanted my insurance money. I felt violated. 

Not very happy 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Office staff: uncaring, terrible communication, curt, unhelpful. Paperwork: 8 double sided pages of extensive questions. Even when they already have your medical records. Plan on one hour to fill out paperwork if you are in pain and have extensive health history. Doctor: I am sorry to say I never got to meet him, had to reschedule due to paperwork taking all the time! This could have all been avoided if they had sent paperwork before appointment or told me to bring a complete health history!