Our Success Stories
There is no one better to speak for our services than our patients. Read what some of them have said about Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana.
Lower Back and Arm Pain Relief
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Pain in lower back, arm & leg. How has he helped you? Explain the problem so I could understand, showed me how I could do different things to make the pain easier to live with, and he listened. I feel like a totally different persion from the first visit. Thank you. What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana? Very understanding listened to my concerns very helpful when making or changing appointments - Lelia…
Back and Leg Pain
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Back and leg pain - MRI indicated a herniated disk How has he helped you? Dr. Ratzman was very kind and patient with our questions and concerns. I've never had a better experience with a doctor - answered questions, explained the procedures, outlined our options, explained next steps and timelines. What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana? Staff is wonderful too! Donna was the first person we talked to in our maze…
Employees Praise Dr. Ratzman
He is an excellent physician and helped many patients who have not been able to find relief. He does a thorough job with his treatment of patients and greatly cares about helping his patients get out of pain. He is a great boss and greatly respects his employees' opinions and input. He is well respected by his employees and other peers in the healthcare field. Many patients refer others to Dr. David Ratzman and come far distances to receive treatment from him. -- Donna, Front…
Helping Grandma Return To Everyday Activities
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Severe and chronic pain centered in right leg (ankle to and including lower right lumbar area of back). All segments of my life were affected (standing, walking, moving [in] any direction and most of all sitting). I could only lie down. I did not have a moment without pain. How has he helped you? After exploring traditional treatments, we decided to have a spinal cord stimulation implant. Over the period of 4 months post op,…
Relief from lower back pain
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain with burning sensations down to my hand on the right side. After years of pain, Dr. Ratzman was recommended by my primary care physician How has he helped you? After a series of steroid shots in the lower back and neck/shoulder areas, my pain in all areas has decreased substantially to almost none. What pain I do get is controlled completely by minimal prescription use. What was it like working with the staff of…
Lumbar Pain Relief
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Following several years of escalating pain in my lumbar region a MRI was done. This indicated pinched nerves on both sides of my L5 vertebrae. This pain began radiating down from my lower back to both legs. How has he helped you? Dr. Ratzman initially did an epidural injecting steroids into my L5 - S1 vertebrae. This was not effective for more than a few days. He then did a nerve block which has resulted in stopping the pain in my back and legs. I am now pain…
Neck Pain
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Neck Pain How has he helped you? I have received injections in facet joints on the neck and it has minimized pain by 90% What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana? They are very professional and courteous. They are always knowledgeable and helped work my husband in while he was off work. - Gina W., Greenfield, IN Back to Success Stories
Miracle Worker
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Neck pain that caused migraines constantly How has he helped you? After the Occipital nerve block, I was immediately relieved from the neck pain as well the migraines. Dr. Ratzman is a real "miracle worker". What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana? The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Ashley, Elizabeth and Donna, I got to know well over the years. I love them for their kindness! I have total faith in Dr.…
Success with a Neuro-stimulator
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? For help with pain management at a time when Dr. X couldn't provide me with other options. His suggestion was to try the neuro-stimulator. Which we did! How has he helped you? He implanted a neuro-stimulator (really helpful), and he has always been able to encourage me to try out a new pain management option. He seems to be on the cutting edge of options for chronic pain sufferers. What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of…
Pinched Nerve Relief
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Pinched nerve and numbness in leg. How has he helped you? Completely (day 2) What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana? I told Dr. R on my way out, that his staff was the most curtious and efficient I have come across in Indy. Very Professional. Being in pain and having a staff so compassionate was a pleasure. His nurse called me 3 times before my procedure to reassured me and and answer questions. Very gracious.…
Helping with what is needed
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Back problems also pinched nerves and arthritis. How has he helped you? He really went over and beyond to try and help with every health problem that I have. If someone asked about a pain consultant Dr. Ratzman is a doctor that I would refer them to because he would really take time and patience to help. What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana? They are also very caring people that took time and patience to help…
Upper Neck Pain
Why did you see Dr. Ratzman? Pain in my neck (upper) [was] so bad that I couldn't turn my head without being miserable, tingling in my shoulder, arm and face. How has he helped you? I no longer have pain in [my] neck; tingling in my arm or shoulder. What was it like working with the staff of Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana? The staff was very efficient and friendly. There were never any surprises regarding billing, payment or scheduling. Great office to work with! - Suzy…
