07/12/09

I couldn't disagree more

by CarrieM

Dr. Ximenes PA, Nancy Benzel, is the most unprofessional medical employee I have ever encountered. As long as you purchase their vitamins and potions, you'll be in good standing. If you don't respond to their treatment, they will drop you as a patient. Check out the postings on rate your doctor. Bad news.

07/28/08

Excellent, excellent, medical care.

by johnjan576

After several years of suffering from chronic lower back pain that left me nearly immobile at times - standing in line to get tickets for a movie was impossible for instance, I decided to try acupuncture. Still skeptical of non-traditional treatments, I sought out a practitioner that was also an MD. I could not be happier with that decision or with Dr. Ximenes.

Rather than just ask me about my back, Dr. X asked me about my life. An hour and twenty minutes into my first visit, we were done talking and he recommended nutritional supplements, a book to read, and a 5 element acupuncture process that he said, "Has nothing to do with your back, but you'll be amazed how much better your back will feel".

I still visit Dr. X on occasion, I still get flair ups due to excessive periods of stress or perhaps even from lifting a heavy object carelessly. I see him perhaps once every six months. Being a technical person, I very much enjoy his explanations of how and why his techniques work.

Prior to meeting Dr. X I was seeing a chiropractor regularly and was taking Vioxx, Bextra, and was getting cortisone shots in my lower back. No one remedy was effectual for more than 30 days. For a couple of years now I've been absolutely medicine free, I am exercising and cycling regularly - and waiting patiently in line to see a movie now and then!

Thank you Dr. Ximenes!

07/26/08

Dr. Rey Rocks!

by dbfish

Dr. Rey Ximenes is the best pain doctor I have seen in decades of suffering. Since finding his office - he has a fantastic Nurse and office staff as well - my pain is under control and and my general health better than it's been in years. Dr. Rey's deep knowledge of Conventional and multiple Alternative modalities allows him to do what is best for YOU, painlessly, with humor and compassion.

If the entire Medical community were as knowledgeable, smart, experienced, and deep not to mention cool as Dr. Rey, Austin would be a better place. Improve your life and go see Dr. Ximenes.

• Pros: Knowledge, Multiple modalities, Good Vibes, Results
• Cons: Stairs to the office

07/26/08

Excellent Care

by swilson333

I have been a patient of Dr. Ximenes since 2003 for chronic neck pain. I had a cervical diskectomy and fusion in 2001, but the surgery did not eliminate my chronic pain problem. After the surgery, I was referred to pain management and was prescribed a fair amount of pain relievers and other prescription medications . I decided to look for other options when a nerve ablation procedure was recommended and consider myself very fortunate in finding Dr. Ximenes. His recommendation for lifestyle changes including regular walking, dietary changes such as elimination of inflammatory foods, and nutritional supplementation, along with less-invasive procedures like acupuncture, trigger point releases and other non-traditional therapies, has been very effective in managing my pain. A willingness to take responsibility for my healthcare, and follow Dr. Ximenes? guidance and recommendations has eliminated my need for prescription pain medication, and I am able to live a productive and healthier lifestyle. I am very grateful that Dr. Ximenes believes in the importance of treating the source of pain rather than the symptoms. His approach to medical care involves listening, educating, persistence, and he always allows plenty of time to provide the care needed.

07/11/08

What a WONDERFUL Pain management doctor!

by eguileor

I have had Fibromyalgia for 20 years and it has become more severe in the last 2 years. I have been to my share of doctors! Dr. Ximenes is the first that really listens to me and counsels me in a very specific and thorough way. He covers all aspects of care and does not half-hazardly throw medications at symptoms like so many others. He completely understands the entire disorder and educates his patients. His office staff is very warm and caring as well. They listen to you and assist you whenever you need it. This physician and his office has already changed my and my family's life in such a positive way! VERY HIGHLY recommended!

• Pros: Every aspect of my visits have been great - thorough care, warm, compassionate, understanding
• Cons: None

12/12/05

PA is excellent

by crw12

Nancy Benzel the PA at Ray Ximene's office is outstanding.