Comprehensive Pain Specialists

Jackie Gomoljak

I’ve been going to Jessica Tidwell for three years now and I love her.... she takes her time with me and answers all my questions I never feel rushed. She is very kind and helpful and has made a huge difference in the quality of my life since I started seeing her. I see her at the Columbia office however I have drove to Dickson to see her if I need to witch is a long drive but she is worth the drive.... I highly recommend her to everyone

Kristy Griffin

Great doctors and nurses. Clean office and friendly receptionists. Do wish NPC had stayed on Hatcher Ln though. They were quicker and you got in and out a lot faster.

Anon Man (Anon)

So see a lot of angry people, some are justified and some are not. 1, Any pain Clinic in the state of TN is required by law to perform random pill counts, and drug testing to be in compliance with state and federal guidelines and regulations. The recommended time frame is 60-90 days for both. Most PMG's decide to do them for every patient usually every other visit for urine labs, and pill counts every time. 2. It doesn't matter if you passed a drug test two days ago at another clinic. If you are a new patient to a PMG, the law requires them to do an initial drug screen. 3. Yes, they are required by law to ask you if you have been convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of narcotics, or other such crimes. It goes into a state database where the DEA monitors what and how much they are prescribing for you. 4. Physicians are allowed to prescribe you either Controlled Psych meds (anti psychotics, BZDs, etc) or Pain management medication (Narcotics in most cases). Another law established to prevent abuse. 5. Per any PMG contract you sign, they state that you may be asked for a supervised drug test, meaning an open door, empty pockets, etc. If you sign the contact, you are agreeing to their terms. Considering all PMG's do this to avoid complications with potential contamination or falsifying the test, nothing to be upset over. 6. Pill counts are regularly required. Its just part of the prevention of abuse in TN. 7. No physician is required to give you pain medication that they feel in their judgement is not appropriate for your condition. This can be discussed with them or having a PCP or another specialist contact them and discuss it directly, but you are not entitled to 20mg Oxycodone for your arthritic ankles.

Teresa Bragg

II am a retired registered nurse and practiced hospital bedside nursing in a large hospital in Fla. for nearly 30 yrs. I recall early in my nursing career in caring for chronic pain patients that I became judgmental toward my patients and was not as caring as I should have been. The hospital began to send the nursing staff to “Pain Management” classes at which we were to attend every 6 months and it did change my outlook with these patients. I became more compassionate towards them.....NOW - I am that patient...I had been going to Comprehensive Pain Management Clinic for 3 yrs. since moving to Spring Hill, Tenn. I was well cared for and treated with respect and dignity the first 2 1/2 years under the care of Dr. Tolman and nurse practitioner Joanne. After Joanne left - a few months ago -I was scheduled to see Dana Carter, Nurse Practitioner. She was unfriendly and lacked any compassion or empathy. After my 2nd appointment I felt that she was viewing me suspiciously. Because of my nursing background it was easy to pick up...it troubled me as I had never had any difficulty prior to seeing her and it was obvious that she did not have my best interest at heart ...I requested to see the other practitioner in the office. I was told over a four month period that I could not change practitioners by the front desk staff and that it was against the rules....My June 2019 appointment I seen Dana. I went to check out and the staff at the desk informed me that I was to see Dr. Ladson, whom I had never met before. I asked her what Dana’s reason was for me to see him and she replied “I don’t know.” I went to pick up my prescription and it was for 2 weeks which did not anger me...instead I was upset that she had me in the room and never shared with me that I was to see Dr. Ladson and why...that she was faxing a change in my med and why......common courtesy and good communication skills required in patient care...Nursing teaches us to inform patients of changes in care.. My appointment with Dr. Ladson was on July 8th. I found him to be very pleasant. ...when asked if there was anything else I needed..... I shared my concerns about Dana Carter and that I felt she was targeting me. He informed me that their was no rule about changing practitioners and I was free to see the other... My appointment was set by the main office to be with Linda on July 15th. Dana came in with her computer and began to ask me questions as if to conduct the appointment...I said “ I am to see Linda today.”. She proceeded to talk and continue... I got up and said I would change the appointment.. It was obvious by her facial expression that she was angered.. as was I. I reminded her of the need to communicate with her patients of new orders or changes in care.. and why...She said she does this and I said “ you did not with me”. ..”the staff at the desk tells me of your orders”....She continued to defend herself and I said “Dana that is not true.” This would NEVER had happened if the appointment had been handled as I requested and was informed would be— to see Linda.....Shortly after Dana left the room Morgan, her med assist, . came in the room and said “ Dana has dismissed you from this clinic”. I had decided to let it go until I visited my primary caregiver today..and she shared with me the letter sent to her from Dana stating how she discussed with me non-opioid treatment and other plans of treatment and that I was not interested. (A new practitioner was in the room and if she tells the truth Dana did not say any of this) ..She stated that she dismissed me from the clinic.....this conversation NEVER happened..My primary knows me well and was troubled when I told her of my treatment concerning Dana. Dana marked on my dismissal letter 3 occurrences that I explained to Dr. Ladson and I have NEVER had outside fills! Dana simply lies. I will now not let this go...As a veteran nurse I know I have rights as a patient. I request a meeting with Dr. Schneider and Dr. Ladson ASAP. You have my number.