I had what I can't quite confidently call the worlds strangest doctors appointment with Dr V. It was my second visit to this pain management practice. I saw the nurse practitioner the first visit, who I did like. She ordered some x-rays. and was very empathetic. I was under the impression that this was a follow up with the doctor, who would proceed further with the course of action I had talked about (at length) in my hour visit the week prior. Boy was I wrong! This doctor entered the room early, while the nurse was still taking my vitals. He introduced his intern/ med student, by insulting her school in an awkward joke. Then he asked what I was "in there for today." He very obviously handn't even looked at my chart. But before I was able to answer fully, he launched into a loud aggravated tirade about how, "Obama ruined his ability to do his job by requiring evidence based medical treatment." He ended the lecture by staring at me and demanding that I agree with him. I tried to redirect by saying I agreed that insurance companies make it very difficult to get procedures and tests approved. Then after a short couple sentences related to the x-rays, he asked me "so where do you think your neuropathy comes from." I said, "I think it's a result of my lupus." He belly laughs," Oh you're one of the lucky whites with an autoimmune disorder." aren't you lucky! Then he started on a history lesson about the black plague in Europe, which explained why "Whites get auto immune illnesses more than THE Blacks." and How it actually comes from our superiority and adaptability through natural selection and the plague. Again he stars at me like some maniacal college professor and asks, "how did the plague travel from the east to the west? (pause) Go on! take a guess! try!" I said, "trade routs." "YES! good job!" then another few minutes of The blacks the whites and the asians.... a little cursing. Then he says," and why did whites travel so much? because we're more curious than the blacks. and because of this we're more prone to addiction. especially heroin. (looking me dead in the eye) Don't ever try heroin. Me, "ok." At this point I wanted to ask, "BUT are you on it now? Maybe they need to Pee test you." (They are very big on pee testing everyone.) He asks his intern to go see if they can find the MRI of my back. They couldn't find it. So it's another round about Obama and how "in the good old days he could just give me a shot in my back based on where the pain is in relation to his nerve chart, but now we need EVIDENCE based medicine. so there's nothing he can do today. But they'll try again to get the MRI, or maybe order a new one." and maybe they'll focus on my knee pain because that's easier, but we'll need an x-ray for that. and.... that's it. That's what my $40 copay and the hour drive to olympia got me today. I left just gobsmacked - what just happened? I'm still in disbelief. And he talked sooo fast! It was absolutely insane. read more

I took my wife there today and Dr Vogelgesang walked into the room and the first words out of his mouth were comments about the scar on my wife's chest - from a wound vac from her 3-way bypass surgery 5 years ago. The conversation went south from there. He was rude disrespectful and no other way to put it he was a complete A__ Hole! We were both in shock as to how rude this clown was. When he heard that my wife did not like opioids, he then asked what she expected him to do for her? We have never been to a pain management center and did not know what to expect. It appears this Quack is only interested in pushing narcotics. My wife and I were in shock from the lack of professionalism from Dr Vogelgesang. Had the appointment lasted any longer this A__Hole would have been picking himself off the ground. read more

Perhaps I had realistic expectations, having worked in the drug treatment world and having dealt with drug seeking behaviors, but I found Dr. V & staff refreshingly honest, pretty open and willing to continue, despite my own withholding of some information that might have been helpful, initially. The laws around distribution of controlled medication have been tightened, after nearly condemning many in our country to lifelong addiction. The rebound could have been worse, so I have some compassion for their business. My "worst" experience was when I actually threw my script away one month (I am old, on a lot of pills and got interrupted during the putting them in the cabinet phase of unloading groceries). It sounds like a weak excuse, but it was real. I knew the docs were prevented, by law, from just reupping the script four weeks early, but I did not expect to endure withdrawal for over three weeks with no relief (especially from the leg-shocks or nerve zaps or whatever they are) that prevented ANY sleep for days on end. Looking back, I think I should have gone to a detox clinic. Instead, I found an old script and spread what little was left over three weeks (and after missing a full week of work). The response from the doctor on call was nothing less than just "rude" (and it was not Dr. V or Erin, my regular ARNP) however but truly, I've listened to drug seeking behavior, and I believe THAT was what informed her response. Also, I will guess that it was after many times burned because "guessing wrong" results in disaster & death leaving just no room for empathy. I understood why she was "firm," but not having any suggestions to alleviate the symptoms seemed to land a little on the "neener-neener, you should have known better" side of the coin. So, after that experience of having NO recommendations or medications to managing severe symptoms of withdrawal, especially for someone who had been a patient for over four years, with just that one incident (which was over a year prior to writing this review) I have become METICULOUS about accounting for my scripts. Also, I have leached a bit from each month's prescription so that if I EVER find myself in that situation again, I can at least taper myself off the dependency gradually, and perhaps avoid the withdrawal. To me, this is far LESS dangerous, than seeking scripts from strangers, or using more of some OTHER drug (that may have side effects) in hopes of stopping the spasms, nausea, diarrhea and other symptoms. I will NEVER go through that withdrawal again, and see now why withdrawal alone can induce relapse. After all that, why did I return to a medication that causes such physical dependency? Because the pain I have is so debilitating, it makes me unable to work (especially at my current job that requires almost 3 miles walking, daily, according to my Fitbit). I cannot afford that - few can! The medication has Z.E.R.O. euphoric effect - so I am NOT tempted to take more than prescribed or use it in any way other than as prescribed. Using this medication is the FIRST time in forty years where I did not struggle to take it as scheduled AND it actually eliminated the pain! To me, this is truly a miracle cure! But the true cost is physical dependency. I have to accept it, I don't LIKE it, but can (now) manage. And overall, I find the office more personable, caring and adhering to standards than some. All of which are things I would want them to do with any of MY clients, or my children. I just wished they had SOME protocol for managing withdrawal symptoms, when necessary. read more

The monthly check in is awesome. Doctor V is extremely knowledgeable and considerate. I highly recommend the care given at every appointment. read more

I am impressed with both Erin and Dr. V. They have helped me immensely and are encouraging and kind.

I have been here for my pain mgmt for about 2 years..... Dr. V is amazing! I have been dealing with chronic back pain for 30 years. On my 1st visit with Dr. V, he told me exactly what/where my major pain was coming from and he was so right! I had my ablation in Dec. 2023 and almost immediately went from an 8/10 on pain scale to a 5/6 or so! this was life changing for me! Unfortunately, as warned of by Dr. V before my ablation, I have to repeat the procedure but I say... SIGN ME UP! It has been so many years since I had any kind of control over my pain! I come in monthly to get my medication refills and have always been treated with patience, dignity and respect by Kei (PA) and both the back and front office! THANK YOU Alliance! read more

I wish I could give them a review but in order to do that, I would have to have been seen. 6 weeks since I've been referred. 1-2 calls per week, leaving messages to set an appointment. 1 call back from them, where they left a message. I've called back several times, no one picks up the phone or calls back. Maybe this doctor cares how much pain I'm in but I'll never know because the staff clearly doesn't. read more

Great practitioners and support staff. I am very, very happy with the practice. I've never had an instance where I am unsatisfied.

I would rate both the physician and his assistants with five stars! My reasons are as follows: Dr. V is very personable using a great bedside manner. He took time to discuss my physical, emotional, and intellectual health. He was clear in his expectations which I have followed. He positively inspired me to move forward making changes in my health regimen. I look forward to our next visit. Janet Janda He has a great staff as well. They are thorough and communicate well. read more

I really wish I could give an ACCURATE # of stars (because it would be a negative number). Besides the physicians only being concerned with their careers (and won't hesitate to throw a perfectly complaint patient under the bus without a referral and then make it near impossible to obtain records when you do find another physician) Dr Vogalgasang is INCREDIBLY unprofessional, uses curse words and unsolicited sexual references and "jokes". Another provider here told me that because I was "just a house wife & mom" that I didn't "qualify" to get pain treatments as I "don't have a real job" Also, this clinic only became an "addiction specialist" after misrepresenting the CDC Guidelines stating that they were "law" which "no longer allowed them to prescribe controlled rx's" read more

Alliance Pain Center - Notice placed in exam rooms during unwarranted prscrb chngs in 17. ALL pts were taken off their respective doses regardless of diagnosis. - Anesthesiologists Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Overcharge patients insurance WAY over the normal prices..... they should be looked into for scamming the insurance co. Using mandatory piss test every visit as a example! That is NOT required by any state agency ect. Every 3 months is good. The bill they bill is such a scam! Anything u can think of they bill insurance...fricken suck at injections. The scamming insurance was to much pisses me off DONT CONTRIBUTE TO THIS! Go to PUGET SOUND PAIN CLINIC. Or several others around!!a new one on Lilly rd opened too!! Try there! Easy appts!! Just get out of their NOW read more

I have been receiving care from Dr. Vogelgasong az nd Erin, NP, for over 20 years, they are the best, kind, respectful, understanding, they work with you on your pain issues, and they genuinely care. They have changed my life!! read more

I am so impressed with this pain management team. They required an intricate history to know me, and the medical staff went over it well. The office staff is excellent; friendly, on time with calls, appointments and what is expected. So far I've had one procedure (with a 3 inch needle) and didn't know it went in or out!!! Loved Dr. Vogelgesang's personality and easy, relaxed style. The center is very well equipped so much can be done there and not referred out i.e. fluoroscopy. SO THANKFUL to have found them....... read more

I have been seeing Dr. Vogelgesang and NP Erin for years. I have always been treated with respect and genuine compassion. I have kept these providers despite moving 90 miles away because it's hard to find pain management providers you can actually trust. I highly recommend NP Erin. She is incredibly intelligent, always takes her time to explain things and has been such a huge help to me. I honestly don't think I would be able to work without her continued help and guidance. read more

I've never written a negative review before (written positive ones!) but I had to write this! Dr. Vogelgasong was very unprofessional. The first time I met him, he made no less than 3 sexually explicit jokes and also comments about my small body size. He spoke to his assistance in similarly sexually suggestive or overly familiar ways and it was frankly shocking to witness. I was truly embarrassed for this assistant and I am surprised people stay at this facility. When it came to the medical intervention he was suggesting, he spoke with such speed that it was difficult to track even though I was taking notes, and he blatantly didn't answer my follow-up questions regarding side-effects and was transparently not taking my questions seriously. He even went as far as to say that the directives given to me by my other doctor (who is a specialist and surgeon) wasn't actually medically sound and made a joke to the effect of "she's my wife so I can say that." read more