Bethany Palinka, MD

A great doctor!

Very caring person, and answered all my questions

She was great!

Bethany was very attentive and answered all my questions.

She need to be a very compassionate doctor

Very knowledgeable and professional

At this point as a new patient, I'm looking forward to working with Dr Palinka.

I do not leave feedback like this lightly, and my intention is not to be mean or unfair. I hope this can be taken as constructive feedback and a learning opportunity. I came to this appointment because I have been experiencing ongoing pain that has significantly impacted my quality of life. I was looking for answers, guidance, and a path toward a diagnosis. Unfortunately, I left feeling that the underlying issue was never truly acknowledged or taken seriously. Throughout the visit, it seemed there was uncertainty regarding what the next steps should be. Despite providing a detailed history and explaining why I believed this was related to a sports injury, that possibility was hardly discussed. Instead, my concerns felt brushed aside with a prescription for Bentyl and little discussion about identifying the actual cause of my symptoms. As someone who also works in healthcare, I believe the well-being of patients and the desire to help them find answers must be taken incredibly seriously. I felt as though my condition was viewed as minor abdominal pain that would simply improve with medication and time, rather than something that has had a significant impact on my daily life. This issue has substantially limited my ability to participate in physical activities without considerable pain. As a very active person, that loss has had a major effect on my quality of life. What was most frustrating was the lack of a clear treatment plan, diagnostic pathway, or guidance regarding what type of specialist might be appropriate. There was no discussion of referrals or additional evaluation unless I specifically brought those topics up myself. I was ultimately left searching for my own sports medicine physician with little to no direction regarding where to go, who to see, or what the next steps should be. I understand that not every diagnosis can be made in a single appointment. However, I expected more effort toward understanding the underlying problem and providing direction on how to find answers. Instead, I left the appointment without answers, without a plan, and without confidence that my concerns were being taken seriously. I hope Dr. Palinka sees this feedback in the spirit it is intended. She was kind, professional, and had good rapport and bedside manner throughout the visit. This is not meant as an attack on her character or profession. Rather, I hope it serves as a reminder that even injuries or conditions that may initially appear minor can have a profound impact on a patient’s life. When there is uncertainty, taking additional time to evaluate those concerns or helping direct patients to the appropriate specialist can make an enormous difference. I left feeling frustrated, discouraged, and unsupported. Every day that I continue to experience this pain serves as a reminder that I still do not know what is wrong, and I did not leave this visit feeling cared for, advocated for, or any closer to finding an answer.

She listened to my concerns.

It was positive and she was helpful!

Knowledgeable, good listener

I think she's exceptional

She was great & explained every thing.

Very knowledgeable

Impressed with her knowledge

Very professional and able to answer all my questions and concerns immediately without needing to look up or research answers.

Interaction could be less businesslike. One's warm bedside manner should evolve with age and experience.

Felt like she was in a rush and was just reading off a list of questions.

Listened to my concern.

She is a great listener and breaks things down. I don't feel silly for asking her questions. I appreciate the level of care I have received.

Every human being deserves to be treated with a baseline amount of dignity and respect. People know themselves very well & to give them the best treatment you might consider approaching their care as a collaborative effort where they have a different but just as significant kind of knowledge to give as you do. Your patients can feel when you don’t respect them.

Very nice, professional and thorough.

Feel very good about having Dr.Palinka for my primary care physician.

I have finished the prescription in 7 days according to instructions. I feel well and good now. Thank you, Dr. Palinka!

Very easy to talk to

AmazingBedside manner cares very much for her patients and listens to what we have to say

She was very nice and very helpful.

Professional and excellent care!!

She was very friendly and thorough. I felt she really Listened to my concerns

I’m the patient and she is the professional. I trust the doctor w/info given 🙏

Very precise and gave me good information on my symptoms and concerns

She really listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed.

EXCEPTIONAL

Very professional. Very good at explaining things and answering all of your questions. I'm amazing, Doctor happy. I found her.

Understood my needs and answered my questions very satisfactorily. I like her

Worked with me the same way that my regular doctor does. There's no gap in my care because my doctor had a baby.

Dr Palinka seems very competent as a practitioner but is lacking in bedside manner and empathy based on my experience. Perhaps a longer appointment would have allowed more genuine listening but nothing justifies such a dismissive response as I received.