Pain MD Houston

While Amy was incredible. I left my experience with Dr. Mukalel feeling dismissed and unsupported. During my second appointment, the visit began with him stating, “I don’t even know you,” which immediately undermined my confidence in the care I was receiving. When discussing medication adherence, I was lectured without meaningful exploration of context, despite explaining that I had lost insurance and could not afford my prescriptions at the time. At the end of the visit, when I was asked if I had any questions or concerns, Dr.

Best, most caring Dr!

After contemplating for a day and a half, I feel compelled to share my experience from the 4+ months I spent at this clinic. Bear with me, as it is a little lengthy, but I do feel this is important. Initially, I liked Dr. Mukalel for his practical approach to pain management as both a pain specialist and a mental health clinic director. His staff was wonderful—kind and genuinely caring—despite a large mix-up during one of my procedures in which the staff sent me home early before the second injection was completed and I had to return. They were apologetic, and I did appreciate that.