Draelos Metabolic Center

I was referred to Dr. Draelos by my primary care provider. The first appointment went okay despite taking over three hours. However, since that mediocre beginning, the experience has been completely awful. Reaching a diagnosis took weeks and weeks of (expensive) testing while the clinical picture was completely ignored and I felt worse and worse. Furthermore, it has been almost impossible to talk to anyone in the office, and I have had to call multiple times and often waited over a week with no call back (similar to the experience of other reviewers). This was the main reason that making a diagnosis and starting treatment took much longer than it should have. Once I was finally started on treatment, the approach used was based on outdated information and not up to the current standard of care (as I later learned). No follow-​up was arranged when treatment was instituted. When the medications were not working, they continued to be completely unreachable and the medical assistant became condescending and rude after weeks of trying to talk to someone (including just to check if there needed to be a follow-​up at some point with them or my PCP). Needless to say, I have been referred to an endocrinologist who is more reliable and has a less antiquated approach to practicing medicine. My PCP has also been informed of this experience in hopes that future patients don’t have to go through the same thing.

After a rough beginning not being able to make contact, missing each other, etc, I Had 1^st vist for Endocrinology. The office staff was great. From nursing staff to Phlebotomist, to Dr, all seemed very nice. Dr Draelos took time to listen and went over lab and medication with me. Answered my questions and concerned. Never did I feel rushed. Next vist, in 3 months with another staff member, so I will advise more then. As of now, I am very pleased.
Waiting was not long in waiting room or in office.
Thanks!

Haven’t been in to see the doctor yet but I’ve been sitting in this waiting room for two hours watching people who got here ten minutes ago get called in the staff is rude and I have been unable to get anyone on the phone since I made this apt two months ago it always goes to an automated message saying they are helping other people yet the whole time I’ve been here I haven’t heard the phone ring once will update once I see the doctor

Dr. Drealos is a wonderful doctor. He always listens and spends as much time as needed with me. He always listens even if he does not agree and because of this
he helped to save me from cancer spreading from my thyroid. The wait times are always reasonable as well. :)

I saw Dr. Draelos 2 weeks ago for an opinion on possible thyroid issues. Although he didn’t agree with exactly what I thought might be going on and we differed in opinions on my lab work, he went above and beyond to research my symptoms, answer my questions, etc. He spent two + hours with me! I couldn’t believe how awesome he was. I was very surprised after reading so many awful reviews. His staff was beyond sweet and courteous. Yesterday, I saw his PA who reviewed my 2^nd round of lab work. She was very kind, efficient, my wait time was nothing (less than a few minutes). Although I didn’t find the exact diagnosis I had expected, that is why I sought his opinion. VERY PLEASED WITH THE CLINIC AND STAFF.

We moved to OKC from Dallas and I was looking for a doctor for my diabetes. Draelos was recommended to me so I made an appointment to go. I was seen by the nurse practitioner. My husband was at work but came up to meet me and meet the dr. since it was my first visit. Well when he got there they wouldn’t let him in! I couldn’t believe it when he txt me and said that. So I went out and got him. The nurses and Drs were giving me evil looks for going to get him. I had seen the nurse and was waiting for the Dr. it’s not like the Dr. was in the room talking to me and even if he was they should still let him in the room. After waiting another 10 minutes for Dr. Draelos to come in, he finally showed up with an arrogant attitude. He talked for about 5 minutes didn’t let me ask any questions and when I tried to ask a question he said the nurse will be able to answer all your concerns. He got up and left didn’t say nice to meet you, or anything! He treated me like a number. This is not a Drs office it is a business and you will be a number in their system you will not be treated as a human being and surely will not be seen as one. I do not recommend this Dr. to anyone desperate or not!
Needless to say I did not go back! I see a wonderful doctor at the Harold Hamm Institute at OU and would recommend anyone and everyone to stay clear of this «Business!»