Campbell's Clinic

The Campbell Clinic is very nice.I feel Dr.Ishakawa does her job well as far as surgery.As far as communication, Aaawful!! She treats her patients like they are knowledgable of medical condition.She takes xrays(but dont show u or explain them).She didn' t really explain my surgery to me.After my cast was taken off,she referred me to a place to buy a boot(my insurance wouldn't pay for Campbell's Boot)which was fine.She never told me how long to wear the boot.After wearing the boot for a couple months,at my next appt.she asked why was I still wearing it""I should have been out of it"".My overall experience at Campbell is good.I just think Dr.I should be more intouch with patients.After all we r not Docs.Just because she knows whats going on doesnt mean we do.Thanks to my Therapist(Angie,also at Campbells)I understand my injuries more.She actually bring out books and models to explain my injuries.Luv u Angie :)\r more

I agree that Dr. Iahikawa isn't warm and fuzzy. She also leaves much not said. I broke my ankle then was sent to Campbell's clinic and to Dr. Ishikawa. She scared the crap out of me! She told me that I had to have surgery and worst of outcomes was that I lose my foot! I didn't, but spent 31/2 monts. non weight bearing. on several visits she never went over the x-rays with me. She didn't give me a game plan and I just went from visit to visit not really knowing what was going on. I try to write my questions down before a Drs. visit, but with this my main question was how was my ankle healing. Then I was left feeling that I was an annoying patient and ""we will just move forward"", ""your ankle is collapsing, we expected that"" I didn't expect it. now, 7 months later I'm left with a collapsed ankle, arthritis, and a malpositioned joint.I was told by another Dr. that I needed salvage surgery, either an ankle replacement or fusion. I'm frustrated, scared and walk like a zombie-just lurching along with no knowledge of what to expect. I feel like I need a second set of eyes and a translator that tells me what is going on, if my ankle will ever get better. Campbell's is the best in this area. I don't know if she was in over her head or what happened. I'm glad I have a foot, just wish it worked. the girl in the cast room is a jewel. Her assistant, Amy, kind and helpful. This condition has affected my left sided joints due to overcompensation. So now in addition to a really bad ankle, My knees, lt hip, and lower back are in constant pain. Sorry so long, am extremely frustrated! more

The Collierville / Germanton office staff for Campbell Clinic have all been very nice. The nursing staff and cast room attendants have all been extremely friendly, no complaints what so ever. Dr. Ishikawa isn't a warm fuzzy kind of dr. but that is ok with me, I don't just have a cold, I have a painful condition that I want her to make go away. She doesn't waste time trying to put a good spin on the problem, she lets you know what is wrong, what needs to be done to fix the situation and is on to the next. She isn't cold or impersonal, just very straight forward.\r I would recommend Campbell Clinic and Dr. Ishikawa to ANYONE in need of an orthopedic specialist. Pros: Close to home, wonderful support staff Cons: Lobby was a bit warm more

Dr. S. Ishikawi evaluated me for chronic foot pain and as quickly as she could did an exam to isolate areas of foot pain. She told me to get an MRI. She offerred NSAIDS and told me she did not bring her magic wand with her today. I left feeling guilty for bothering her with my pain and hoping for some relief instead of just more tests. If a compassionate, nice doctor is who you are looking for, this is not your person. She is probably very knowledgable, a leader in her field, but a cold one. Pros: appointment made quickly Cons: not a warm friendly place more

I had a great doctor, Dr. Patrick Curlee but the nurses who handle his patients make fun on patients and are condescending. The nurses (I gather they were nurses) took little time to explain directions or paperwork and sent us off confused and ashamed to ask more questions. They seemed to have little time for patient care. Which is really too bad because a team is only as good as its weakest members and these ladies take the wonderful care given by the doctors down a couple of notches. Pros: Doctors Cons: nurses more