Coward David, MD

This is a difficult review to write. I believe I received an excellent (5 star) surgical procedure (Meniscus clean out) by Dr. Coward, however, I have to agree with the disengaged attitude issue. His staff told be he is spending more time at the golf course then with patients. I think he is burnt out. After my surgery he seemed in a rush to get me back to work (modified duty) even though I was unable to kneel, or break a 110 degree range of motion. His P/​T doctor was very nice however he was only was there to give me a sheet of paper with some exercises on it and a piece of foam to roll on. I am a gym member but for those who are not, good luck!

Dr. Coward was very caring and listened to everything I had to say about the pain in my knee. He gave me a shot and explained the procedure. After reading the other reviews, i am puzzled. The only reason he got a four star was because of the wait — however, I would not want him to rush with me to get to another patient, so that really was okay.

My first appointment with Dr. coward I thought he was a little rude but I thought maybe he was just very busy. On my second visit I told Dr. Coward that I appreciated him finding my files because his receptionist said they hadn’t received. But what he said next really concern me. He said we help the ones we like and not so much the ones we don’t like. That scared me. Then on another appointment, I asked him if my wife could come in and listen to what he planned to do on my knee. He said sure your wife can come in after I’ve drained your knee. So after the drainage, I asked if it was okay if my wife comes in now. He said back to me, No you should have thought of that earlier. Then to top it off his receptionist Eileen is rude and has terrible customer service skills.
Dr. Coward may be a great doctor but just not with Workmen’s Comp. patients

This Dr. came highly recommended. I believe he could replace a knee blindfolded. I believe he was, when he surgically replaced my painful worn out knee. However, it was not humanly possible to overlook his brittle nasty personality. I do not ask for anything except to be treated in a fashion where I am able to maintain my dignity. Arrogance, short tempered to say the least. He screamed at me at 6:00 a.m.regarding a disability form I asked him to sign, and in return I received a hand written apology via U.S.mail. At my next appointment I said «no worry, we’re all human». after which he, through clenched jaw reprimanded me for wasting time on idle conversation. .That was the last time I allowed him to abuse me! .Who cares the outcome of the surgery… it took second place to being in the presence of this beast.