I was impressed with Dr. Sacon and her office…read more The office waiting area has a very unique feeling to it - not quite to formal as many doctor,s offices where you couldn't tell one from the other. Staff were kind and friendly. I walked into the office with 25 years of problems built up plus a recent report from and ER visit to help the doctor with her exam. From the first hand shake Dr. Sacon was watching how I walked, checking the weight of the purse I carry, she herself walking backwards to her office as she lead me there. Already I had a feeling that I was going to like her - already I did not feel like a number. We discussed my issues and when/how they came to be and decided where to begin the focus of treatment. During her first treatment on the back, she also noticed another condition that might exist in my body's chemistry and we are treating me like I have it to see if my body responds which is part of normal diagnosis for it. I found it a fascinating catch and did match symptoms to which regular doctors had simply said "I don't know" to and then sent me out their doors. I was also given some beginning exercises to work on to begin rehab. I am not a simple case and it will take time to address various issues and I will have to do my part in this. If you don't do the work, don't expect the result. Dr. Sacon tells you the truth of what she sees and thinks can be treated, and doesn't lead you on with miracle overnight fixes. For some, overnight fix might be all they need as others, like me, are more complex in their build-up and cause of injuries. The doctor also does not force a schedule on you allowing you to determine what works best for you and your own busy life. By a couple days after first actual manual treatment on my low back, I actually noticed the overall pain in it was reduced. Honestly wasn't even expecting that. I will be staying with Dr. Sacon and her great attention to detail for a while to see what kind of progress we can make.

Dr, Saccon, lied in her medical report. In addition, she ignored the 32 medical documents that I…read moregave her to review one week before my first appointment so that she would not waste my time. I gave this Quack medical reports showing objective proof of injury and showing that I am a surgical candidate for my left shoulder. I have a left elbow flexion contracture since 2012 due to a triple crush on my ulnar nerve and this Quack in the first ten minutes thought she could straighten my left elbow. She reported that she straightened my left elbow in which she did not! I would straighten my own damn elbow if it were not frozen at 45*. I was a fool to let her touch my left arm. I also suffer with  a HAGEL lesion on my left shoulder. A tear from ten to 3 o clock and this Quack ignored this fact and ignored my MRI arthrogram while pulling on my left arm anyway so hard I felt my shoulder rip down to my middle back on my left side. I ended up in the emergency room that day in horrific pain and I have been in horrible pain in my left elbow and shoulder under my left shoulder blade down my back next to my spine ever since causing me to see my primary doctor twice for this injury. Moreover, because I am on worker's comp this medical Quack thinks she can ignore the 32 current medical reports that I gave her and she even doubted that I was telling the truth about my accepted conditions. Traveler's insurance drug me through court for four years even with objective proof of injury. I have suffer horribly with these injuries so I do know what the hell my accepted conditions are. This Quack expressed doubt about my accepted conditions as if I would lie about this to her. She expressed that she did not believe me. It was a painful, humiliatingly and abusive experience.  Not a good way to start a doctor patient relationship and she even invited me back. There is no way in hell that I would return.  So I do not recommend this doctor for any patient with serious injuries on worker's comp or not. Beware!

I am extremely happy with Dr. Sacon's professional ability to magically address the nervous system…read moreissues I have been having, tingling hands/painful fingers, especially at night. My sleep thanks her, and she has given me exercises to do in my free time as well. She is truly someone who is doing work with/on people for the purpose of improving the patient's life, what a gift. The facility is adorable, very personal even though the location is not that simple for me to get to. It is quite worth it...and my insurance covers it, win, win!

My 11yo son started having headaches. I often take him to a cranial osteopath before and/or after…read morefootball season, but his usual DO is closed due to COVID, so yesterday, I took him to Dr. Sacon. The room had a curious bohemian-meets-science feel to it. When Dr. Sacon came in, her personable yet professional demeanor made my son feel right at home. She didn't have the plethora of distracting toys that his usual DO did, but kept him busy talking about frogs and snakes and whatever 11yo boys like to talk about. She also talked about the work she was doing on him and what was sore or not, etc. It is good to get a glimpse of what and how she figures out the problem areas. In the end though, it is about results and so voila - right away no more headaches! Dr. Sacon said she should see him again in a few weeks and we will be doing that.

Sometimes the MD path does not lead to wholeness. When you need someone to really listen to your…read moreissue, take the time to focus on you and your body and pour their heart and soul into helping you back to your best, you should call Teresa Bair. She has great patience, integrity and commitment to combine with her medical expertise and will bring all of that to Bair for your benefit. (I couldn't resist) Give her a call and see if she can help you.

My sessions with Dr. Bair have probably been the most positive experiences I have ever had with a…read moredoctor. Dr. Bair's level of skill with understanding and treating the body is phenomenal, with her osteopathic training bringing a great depth to her general practice. I saw her with serious and debilitating arm pain that I had been treating for months with an array of other medical providers, without making significant progress, but every session with Dr. Bair was rather life changing in terms of pain reduction and mobility increase. I also had experienced other treatments to bring pain in the process, but Dr. Bair managed an incredible amount of healing without pain during the treatment. She also is excellent at explaining your medical issues clearly and understandably. I highly recommend Dr. Bair.

Do you see ALL of these forms? Do you know what they are?!?! The forms I was text and emailed to…read morefill out PRIOR to my appointment. Which I did. Online. With the link provided. The day BEFORE the appointment I was told to come in NO LATER than 30 minutes prior to complete the paperwork. My appointment was at 3pm. I was told to be there by 2:15. I ended up there at 2:20. They said "here fill this out" and I said I already did online. And they said we can't see that and it doesn't link in (so WHY send an email and text telling people to so it?) And this was the case for EVERY person who checked in while I waited. After I finished the paperwork, I sat and waited and waited and waited. And at 3:10 I was asked up to the desk and asked if I had done the paperwork. I said yes I did, and the girl asked me who I gave it to and I said "you." And then she said "oh yeah." And was fumbling through a GIANT stack of paperwork to try and find it. Let me just tell you they're like a NEGATIVE TEN out of 5 for their office staff/administration. They need to clean out and start fresh there. I wasn't overly pleased with the MA as she was curt and not very pleasant. And pushy. But Stephanie D'Andrea was great. She went through all of my history, asked relevant questions and spent probably 5 minutes, if that, ACTUALLY connecting the digital file which the office staff was completely incompetent in doing, so that she could view everything I had filled out. She didn't need the forms because she could see everything I'd input ONLINE as well as other physician test results, etc. She actually had a clue about the medicine AND the administration. Which IMHO is NOT the job of the NP or RN or Doc. That's the administration's job. To make their lives AND the patient's life EASIER. When the MA took my BP (in a seriously awkward bench chair,) I said that's REALLY high. As in even when I'm really stressed it's not that high. And she just ignored me. Then after I said something again she took it exactly the same and it was the same read. When Stephanie finished with me (interrupted 3 times by her MA giving her "time" warnings...which also seemed VERY unprofessional;) she asked the MA to retake my BP and reposition my arm because I have NO history of BP like that. Well wouldn't you know it was basically normal like what I normally read at. So many things were discussed but I mentioned painful bunions on my feet and Stephanie said "that's not a bunion. It's a wart." And I thought cool. I'm officially OLD I have warts on the side of my feet?!?! EW. No offense but I didn't believe her. I had been in a lot of pain (which she said happens with these on your foot...) and I thought NO WAY. She said to soak my feet for as long as I can in warm water and then file as much callous as I could off (and ew there was a lot...it's JUST becoming spring in the PNW LOL!) And legit AFTER just that my foot was WAY less painful. But after using the wart gel and a corn pad (yup legit old people stuff,) for a FEW days...the pain was GONE. I was like an insane person sending her messages in the patient portal saying OMG my foot feels SO much better. Like I could cry it's so much better. The pain was so bad I hadn't even realized until it stopped!!! Anyway, I had some blood work done AT the office and for someone who has NO veins, despite eating and being hydrated, NO veins lol. After serious discomfort and having the tech dig around in my hand, I suggested maybe a heat pack as it has worked previously. So we did that and it wasn't AS bad the next time. Still not great though. Anyway, overall experience was Stephanie 10/5 stars. MA 2.5/5 stars. Office staff -10/5 stars.

If I could do zero stars I would do that . I have been with this clinic for 13 years, until recent…read morechanges I really felt like they were there for me, now since it got bought out by corporate i feel like I'm not existing to them as a human , patient. From front desk to management to nurses and doctors it's truly not a place to treat patient. i don't know anyone that likes going to see doctors but before the changes it felt good now however I feel anxiety calling them and asking for any kind of help. Lack of empathy, bed side manner, compassion and most importantly lack of consistency in information.

Dr Joan is an expert. I have many back issues and have seen hundreds of chiropractors and…read moreosteopathic physicians, Joan Takacs is one of the very best. She is knowledgeable and friendly. She will tell you if she doesn't know something, but we'll find an answer for you if at all possible. She is an expert in Counterstrain manipulation and Spacial Dynamics. The office staff and practitioners in the clinic ate all very friendly and helpful, and keep the patients comfort and care add their primary focus. I strongly recommend Dr. Joan Takacs, D.O. for any pain, joint, muscle, or connective tissue issues.

I want to start by saying that I have had positive experiences with The Takacs Clinic overall, and…read moreI do believe Dr. Joan Takacs is knowledgeable and capable. That's part of why this is difficult to write. I'm sharing this because of a pattern I've experienced over multiple visits, culminating in my most recent appointment. Over time, there have been repeated issues with communication, documentation, and coordination related to my workers' compensation case. This is not based on a single interaction. For example, during a prior visit, I was not provided a work release note, which created confusion when I later tried to follow up. When I called to clarify, I was told there was nothing further available, without additional explanation or effort to resolve the gap. Earlier in my claim, there were also instances where documentation had to be corrected retroactively so that my work status accurately reflected my condition and I could receive appropriate compensation. I understand these cases involve multiple moving parts, but situations like that reinforce how important consistency and accuracy are from the start. During my most recent visit, I was asked whether I felt "medically stationary." I explained that I am not a medical professional and not qualified to make that determination. That should come from the provider after a complete evaluation, including coordination with all treating professionals. In my case, both my physical therapist and aquatic therapist had not yet been consulted. The medically stationary status was marked as "not sure," which I appreciate, because it reflects that a full evaluation had not yet taken place. However, the conversation leading up to that point felt rushed and, at times, framed in a way that placed pressure on me to answer something I should not be responsible for determining. Another concern was how the conversation was framed around "moving forward" and "closing the claim." These are things I have expressed over the past two years. I do want to move forward. However, hearing those same phrases reflected back in this context felt misaligned, especially when key steps like coordinating with my therapists had not yet been completed. It gave the impression that my own words were being used to support a timeline that had not been fully evaluated. Wanting to move forward does not mean skipping necessary steps, it means making sure everything has been properly reviewed so that the next step is accurate. I was also told that "this isn't a game" and that "this is my life." I agree with that completely, as I've been saying that throughout this process. But in that moment, it felt less like support and more like pressure, especially when I was being asked to weigh in on something I'm not qualified to determine. Statements like that carry weight, and in a workers' compensation setting, they can come across as pressure if not paired with thorough evaluation and coordination of care. A patient should not feel responsible for advancing the process without full clinical guidance. After two years of navigating this process, I have been consistent in what I've communicated. The issue is not a lack of clarity on my end, it's that those concerns have not always been fully reflected in follow-through. What stands out most is the pattern: moments where communication breaks down, documentation is inconsistent, or decisions move forward without full coordination between providers. In a workers' compensation case, those details directly affect treatment, recovery timelines, and stability. For context, my injury involves the hip, and my background is in aquatics. I am a swimmer, water polo player, and artistic swimmer, and have worked in aquatic environments for many years. The hip is central to nearly every movement, and recovery requires careful, progressive rehabilitation. I have only recently returned to the water, which is a key part of my recovery. Given that, discussing whether I am medically stationary at this stage, without full coordination across my care team felt premature and not fully aligned with the recovery process. I do want to acknowledge that the physical therapy team, especially Andy, has been excellent. That side of care has been thoughtful, consistent, and a very positive part of my experience. Despite the concerns above, I still look forward to continuing care here. I have been in a vulnerable position throughout this process, and I recognize the ways Dr. Joan Takacs and the team have supported me. Edit: Since writing this review, I received a letter dated March 26, 2026 stating that Dr. Takacs is withdrawing from my care and canceling my upcoming appointment. I have been advised to transition to another provider. Same week Judas betrayed Jesus by the way.

I don't even know where to start about my experience with trying to get in to see Dr. Esmer. I…read morecannot write about his bedside manner or how he is in regards to caring for his patients since I didn't get the chance to. After seeing my primary care dr., she recommended that I see a DO, someone more specialized and with more knowledge and guidance than what she's been able to help with the last few years. After letting my primary care dr. gynecologist, and my outpatient care dr. know what the next move was, they were all on board. My primary care dr. recommended a few DO's she knew personally. Once I got home, I started the process of finding a new dr. Either no one was accepting new patients , they retired, or sadly left town. On June 24th., 2024, I spent several hours with my insurance company and calling numerous clinics and private practices to see if they were accepting new patients: that's when I found Osteopathic PDX. After reading the dr's bio and reading a few positive reviews, I called to see if he was welcoming new patients. Dianne, the office manager, collected some information and put me on the books for Aug 26th., 2024, which was the soonest Monday they could see me since Monday's are my days off. I was shocked and supper bummed that the wait was so long to be seen. I patiently waited for that day to come just to receive a call by Dianne, the morning of having to cancel my apt. due to the dr. not coming into the office that day. Dianne rescheduled the apt., and the soonest Monday was September 1st., 2024. This apt. was then again canceled the day of as well. Although I was not happy, both my primary care and treatment dr. encouraged me to make one last ditch effort in rescheduling another apt. I was thinking "the dr. clearly does not like working on Monday's." Yet again, I was rescheduled for Oct., 21st. Sunday night, I received a voicemail by Dianne saying something to the effect that the dr. had something come up and that my apt. would need to be rescheduled. No. No, I sure will never be "rescheduling" another apt. with this dr., screaming out loud. I've now spent the last 4 months time waiting to be seen by this provider, and rescheduling for a 4th time is something I will not do. Working in the medical field myself, I understand that things come up with dr's and or their staff. Unfortunately, having to move patients around or reschedule them is something that happens from time to time. It personally hurts when I have to make these kind of calls to patients. However, Dianne should've known that this was 3rd cancellation now. There's one thing I know working as a surgical assistant, and that the surgeon I work for and myself would have skipped a lunch break, (as we often do anyway), or come to work an hour early, and or stay an hour later to make it right with that one patient; especially for the one who's been cancelled on one too many times. Dr's and their staff often have that ability to do just that and I wish they would've shown the compassion to do so. Perhaps in the future, when the dr. needs to reschedule the patients, you could color code or have a system in place of how many times you've had to cancel that one particular pt. because every time Dianne would call to cancel my apt., it's like she was unaware that she's now called me 3 times prior cancelling my appointments. I truly felt like she had no care whatsoever for my time spent waiting to be seen. That is was just another day at the office. It's a shame that I even have to write this review. And believe me, it's taken me weeks to think about this. I kept asking myself "should I write a review or should I just let it go?" Something over the course of the last few weeks kept nudging me to do so. Maybe now I will feel better about the situation? Maybe I just needed to write all this to get it off my chest? Because I do patient care, I felt the right thing to do is to let whomever know, who's thinking of becoming a new patient here, make aware of my experience with Osteopathic PDX.

Skillful manual therapy. Kind and caring practitioner…read more Quiet, peaceful office setting. Street parking within a block or so. I had a difficult neck/rib problem and Dr. Esmer helped me quite a bit in a single session. Several other practitioners including a chiropractor had tried but his session helped me turn the corner on that problem. This office bills some health insurance plans; call to ask. I'm able to see him for a $40 copay; I'm used to paying out of pocket for this sort of treatment so I feel very fortunate. Since the pandemic, he is often booked out several weeks to a month, so plan ahead.

Dr. John Tackacs is a dishonest person. I never actually spent more than 5 minutes or less in his…read morepresence on any of my visits. He fabricates things in his notes. He fabricated that I ranted (his words) for 12 minute about my condition, this is untrue. He fabricated just about everything that is in his notes. He does not listen to you or let you finish a sentence, he interjects and will not discuss anything with you to gain any introspection into your condition .He makes false promises he just tells you things that are not what it is and walks out of the room. He should be held accountable for his lack of integrity and unethical behavior. Franky, I believe he should lose his license. It is literally astonishing how dishonest Dr. Tackacs is. Being treated this way and discovering how he really is, is very disheartening. You can bet your bippy that these other reviews stating how dishonest and unethical he is are for sure true. I have firsthand experience with him proving this. I hope that he is held accountable soon. Very soon.

Underhanded practices, they will charge you more than you will even if you give insurance they…read morewon't try to get the money from insurance. They will just charge you directly and make your life harder never go here if you value your money.

I wanted to do another review on Dr. Gwenyth Jones. I've been going to her for Gel shots for my…read moreosteoarthritis in my knees. The shot I'm taking is working very well. I've done 5 in one n knee and 5 in the other. There is another business that didn't wrk for me and this one did since day 1. I've been getting 1 shot in my knee at the other place. The five works really well. I feel like I've won the lottery since I can't have knee surgery. Also, I'm starting a diet plan with her. too. Very excited! There is compassion and kindness in the Dr's and their staff. Very good people. Highly recommend. I'm so glad I tried them.

I have been seeing them for about a year with my knee my right knee. And also some other treatments…read morethey've helped me with as well the staff is very very friendly. And everybody is very knowledgeable. And they understand how my insurance is. I would recommend these guys to anybody

Dialysis is not fun for anybody. It's very tedious, time consuming and a bit stressful…read more The staff here has made the process easy. They are fun, kind and very informed. I look forward to my visit with them. This process would have not been anywhere near my abilities without them. It's not that I can recommend this business because I wouldn't want anybody to have kidney failure but if you do and you need dialysis, please reach out to these people. I don't think I could do this anywhere else Thank you, Stephanie and all the people that surround you. I really appreciate how you've taken care of me.

My wife and I went to this doctor to do the examination and blood tests for immigration purposes…read more She told my wife that she think she is not certified by the government to do that examination, rather then cancel the appointment and to direct us to the right doctor she continued to take that blood test. She said the certify doctor will use the test. The other doctor refused to use the blood test that she took and the insurance denied to pay because Dr. Ngoccam was not certified to do that examination. Causing us to pay twice her for a test she was not suppose to take, the lab fees and another test with the right doctor.