Saxen, Mark A, Dds - Meridian Health Group

They now go under the name of Indiana Polyclinic, guess too much bad press so Arbuck changed the name, but it's still the same game."" Suboxone clinic"" is right on the mark, I had to be in excruciating pain to get them to prescribe Norco and then they would only give me enough for 3-4 weeks because that was the length of time that my back was ""supposed"" to take to feel better according to them. They seemed to think I was an Addict since I was prescribed Opiates and Fentanyl once before, and I was treated as such, any request for something other than Suboxone was greeted with skepticism at best. The ONLY reason why I've put up with them was that one of their ""counselors"" (Psych Student) was a very greet person to talk to (wish I could find out where he was going to next) and he helped a bit with my depression (which I.P. 'Doctors"" seem to think EVERY Pain patient has, which they DO NOT). Unfortunately that counselor left and I was stuck with one who was hostile and kept asking over and over details about things which were not her business till I got angry about it. When I asked for a different counselor I was released due to ""non-compliance"" (ie the providers black balled me). I've seen that the complaints way outnumber the compliments and can see why having been mentally and in a sense physically (refusing to provide relief from severe pain).\r There are several other reasons why I would NOT recommend them to ANYONE, but I want to keep this posting brief, in short avoid them like a road kill for dinner. more

I agree with those above who say it is a trick. Instead of labeling themselves Pain Management Clinic, they ought to rename themselves ""Suboxone Clinic"", because that's what they prescribe for everyone. They seem to believe that everyone taking opiates is an addict, even when there is no proof for that anywhere in any of my records. I've seen literally dozens of doctors over the years for my complicated, chronic, condition (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), and never has anyone said I'm an addict. But Arbuck's team is trained that everyone should only be on suboxone, and they will dismiss all your concerns about that medicine. It is not possible that the same medicine would be suitable for ALL chronic pain conditions, nor is it accurate to consider ALL opiate patients to be addicts. This approach is not sound medicine. Of course suboxone doctors make huge money, and they can only prescribe up to a certain number of patients, which is why he uses PAs and NPs - so he can get more people on his suboxone case load via their cheaper credentials. \r \r It is also true that they try to rope you into all kinds of other services and convince you that you aren't taking full responsibility for your medical condition if you don't do everything they want. And it's true that Arbuck himself sweeps in just to try to make a good impression and reinforce what his subordinates are trying to convince you of. So I agree with the negative comments above. \r \r I also know that Arbuck and MHG have a major lawsuit pending against them, and according to the legal letter and pleadings I received, EVERYONE who has ever been their patient is a potential stakeholder. So it must be pretty bad. It was initiated by one of his colleagues. I'm looking into it. \r \r I say avoid Arbuck and MHG. \r \r more

Please do not go here.\r \r First off the doctors have no idea how to actually treat anyone. They simply say ""hey here a list of like ten different things we could do that might help you....Pick one"" Seriously? I'm making my own medical choices?\r \r Second you get to see an actual doctor maybe the first two times you come in. Then you get to see a Doctor's Assistant which is kind of like a nurse. They are NOT doctors. They see you from there on out. They can decide what to do with you now and they just go have the doctors sign the scripts.\r \r I've been going there 2 years now and they have done nothing. I know your thinking well maybe you have something thats hard to fix... Maybe. The point is maybe if i actually got to see a DOCTOR i might be doing better.\r \r Lastly say you suddenly get sick. Lets say Friday afternoon you get sick and you have an appointment Monday. Well unless you have a time machine you will have to pay $60 to cancel that Monday appointment. (Oh yeah they are closed Friday) Also say you have a Tuesday appointment at 3pm and you come down with an extremely contagious virus like the flu or the new Sydney norovirus and you call at 4pm Monday. Guess what! You get to pay $60 to keep everyone at there practice from getting said virus. NO EXCEPTIONS! Doesn't that seam a little unethical to you? I'd say so.\r \r So in other words you don't get to see a real doctor, you get to decide how to treat yourself and you can't cancel an appointment for ANY reason if less that 24 hours.\r \r Don't go. more

been going here for 5 years and they have managed my pain and depression better than anyone. was treated as an outcast before i came here and now all of them that i see here are good to me. more

I have been working with one Dr. Gleckman for over a year now. I look forward to talking to him each month. The staff is always so friendly. I do wish they had later appointments because it is hard to get away from work sometimes and I can?t ever get an appointment after 4:00 but it is still worth it. more

I was referred here by my family doctor (Dr. Washington). After moving to north side of Indianapolis for work from Kokomo. They have helped me tremendously with my back and fibromyalgia. more

Fractured vertebrae L1 ~between thorough diagnostics, injections, new meds, Physical therapy,& counseling this group helped me w/ their care. 4 years since my accident & I am now off all pain meds, use a Lidoderm patch as needed. If your serious about pain relief this is the group for you. Not all patients have to be hospitalized they treated me as an individual. L & Dr. Arbuck are consummate professionals & caring to boot more

they have a cookie~cutter approach which is never a good idea more

please dont waste your $65 ""scheduling fee"" more

only see this doctor if you want suboxone. this is all he will give you for pain management and this is not what this drug is for. more

this was a very scary place and the sad thing is i had read the bad reviews out there...but....they got me in pretty quick and i see why all they want to do is tell you what has worked for you was wrong and you must go inpatient for 5-7 days then go on suboxone nothing else will work or be prescribed!!!!!! then this quack told me not to read about this drug on the internet becuase it was all written by drug addicts who did not like it because they could not get high!!! save your time and money and oh they are about money more

1. As a new patient you will be seen by a physicians assisstant (or PA). The PA has not had the same schooling as the Doctor. They are assisstants like executive assisstants are. They are knowledgable in medicine like any nurse but they have some unique training in limited diagnostics and have limited prescribing powers. \r My PA was L. She was set to hard sell me on a treatment approach that I wasn't prepared for the minute she entered the door. MHG has you sign a lot of paperwork getting you to agree to ""do whatever they want you to do"" before you ever walk in the door. At the time I signed those papers I thought ""sure, of course, if it will treat my pain"" why would i refuse?. When L made her pitch however it was clear that if I were to go to the ""Hospital"" (a nice word MHG uses for a true-lockdown Psychiatric Unit) for the required 5 to 7 days, I would be giving these people carte blanche to mess with all my medications not just my pain medications. I would in fact be accepting Dr D as my Psychiatrist as well as my Pain Management Doctor wthout MY KNOWING CONSENT. L commented how some of my medicines were old fashioned and harmful which as a scientist, I know they aren't. She said they were going to change those they didn't like and use ""newer & better"" medications. She never ASKED if they could touch my psyche meds or that they would even call MY ACTUAL PSYCHIATRIST. They were just going to change these medications. \r This is the old BAIT & SWITCH (B&S). In a B&S certain products are advertised. In this example the product is Pain Management (PM). Then when the consumer shows up to take advantage of the offer the sales team will deceptively hard sell the confused consumer a more expensive item they didn't ask for or need. \r In MHG's case this would be their ability to tap your insurance (and ultimately you) for many Medical Services you don't need and aren't aware you've agreed to in the first case (they actually make you sign something that says you are not planning to go thru a bankruptcy. At the time my husband and I signed it we thought it was a insensitive thing to ask - but now I know it is because this is all about being paid!). \r 2. Now, in reference to the quality of the people at this house of mirrors: \r L - If you get L she will come into your room and hard sell you that what every other doctor has done to you is no good and that ""we have much better drugs available"". She will inform or at least insinuate to you that you are drug addicted and drug seeking even when you know you aren't. If you challenge her on it she will tell you all about her ""18 years with neurosurgeons"" or some such thing. She will talk over you and almost dare you to challenge her. When you do she will pull out her ""18 years as a such and such with neurosurgeons"" speech which she apparently equates with going to medical school, doing an Internship, doing a Residency in Neurophysiology (and Neurosurgery), and a Residency in Psychiatry (with prestigious Fellowships, of course!). \r Now as far as Dr. D goes I can't tell you much because all he did was (literally) swoop in at the right time to impress the dire need for hospitaliztion (PSYCHE WARD). The most memorable thing that he said was when my husband said there was a money concern to which Dr. D actually said, ""money, money, everyones always concerned with money! This will help you. Don't think about money!"" Yeah. In my world money is still a big deal...he never did offer to pay for it hmself. I wonder why? \r The worst thing I can say about MHG and Dr. D is that these people get a patient at their most vulnerable time and they take full advantage of them. \r \r Pros: Nothing Cons: You will not get help for your pain more

My experience with MHG is unfortunately just like some of the worst experiences here. I want to address my grievances on a coherant basis: Pros: You don't See It Coming!!!!!!!!!!! Cons: So they can take every penny you have. more

Interestingly enough, I love Meridian Health Group. I'm a 19 year old female, soon to be 20, who has had chronic pain since I was 12. I've suffered knee dislocations and in return, from my home town in Michigan, recieved 5 years of physical therapy that ended no where. I changed doctors twice in the small town where I live before finding one who actually considered that I might have a problem. Pros: caring doctors, experienced, alternative meds more

Good group. Pros: Quality Medical Practice more

I had been going to Meridian seeing Dr. Wright for about 6 months for pain management. One day my doctor was out and they set me up with Karin Clary. She suggested a long acting pain med so I wouldn't have to take so many pills a day. I thought that would be a good idea and I asked if I could try methadone because I have heard good things about it. Pros: DR. WRIGHT IS A GOOD DOCTOR Cons: DOCTORS WILL LIE RIGHT TO YOUR FACE more

I would not recommend Meridian Health Group located in Carmel, IN and owned by Dr. Dimitry Arbuck for the following reasons: Cons: Poor Communicatoin, breach of confidentiality regarding my medical information, inconsiderate staff, complications with their billing department specifically the office manager, Connie more