Dr. Ethan B Colliver, DO

A thoughtful, caring doctor who is well respected nationally because of his comprehensive approach to care

This is the most unprofessional, rude, poor excuse of a man, let alone a “DO” that I have ever met!! Treated my daughter as if she was a waste of his time!! I am taking this matter as far as I can!

Dr Colliver was very professional when I saw him. It is apparently unlikely you will see him often. You are scheduled with Ms. Martin and then rescheduled with Dr. Colliver, creating two billed appointments that could and should be handled in one. Front office staff and management is very cold and aloof. They are more concerned with payment and money over patient care and customer service. Out of four visits, I have yet to be impressed with the front staff, their service, demeanor or attitude. When you have several visits and leave with little to no new information, just additional appointments, you quickly feel as though the money is the first priority over patient care. Couple that with a rude staff that is unhelpful and inflexible, it creates a lack of trust needed for medical care. The medical staff may be knowledgeable, but the experience as whole is undesirable and unacceptable as a patient.

Dr. Colliver gave me the most thorough exam for my back that I have ever had. He spent almost 40 minutes observing, poking and prodding. He looked at my x-rays from the doctor at Christiansburg Med Express (don't go THERE!) and was able to identify the fracture in my back whereas the doctor at Med Express couldn't.He is a good listener, and adequately explains the problem.

Don't waste your time. Guy doesn't listen. Patient has no input into treatment

This so called back doctor doesn't have a clue about back problems. After going for my visit I realize that my primary care physician isn't thinking of my problem but is looking out for his colleagues and the healthcare network. The only reason that he has a 3 star rating is because of ease of appointment and promptness and that's because no one goes to him!

Dr. Colliver seems to be a very nice man, but when I asked to get a referral to a neurosurgeon just to get a second opinion, he refused. Seems very odd and makes me wonder why. He previously told me surgery wouldn't help, which is not what I wanted anyway. I just wanted answers as to why my problem was not going away after 8 weeks of PT and 3 steroid injections. I have now seen another doctor and he said I clearly do not have a herniated disc after he looked at the same MRI that Dr. Colliver looked at. Why is he afraid to admit that he could be wrong? What happened to the idea that the patient well being comes first?

After having a back injury in Jan. I am very pleased with the time and support I was given by Dr. Colliver . If a patient follows through with the physical therapy and other treatments given you are sure to make a full recovery. Some patients just won't do this which leads to bad comments.

Was not very informative. Could not tell me anything reguarding My symptoms. Did not want to listen to what i had to say as patient. A waste of money to see this doctor ,Do not know anymore than i do before visiting him.

Best doctor in the area by far. Puts VT's health care to shame

helped diagnose a spinal chord issue much more experienced doctors missed. Excellent, caring, qualified doctor

It would be nice if he would develop a better bedside manner and listen to what his patients have to say. Poor listening skills on his part.....he only wanted to talk

My visit with Dr. Colliver was very good. I didn't have to wait very long. He was very attentive to my needs. He talked to me at my level of understanding. He ordered the appropriate tests and helped me with treatment for my pain. I would reccomend him to anyone that wants help with their pain, without putting them on narcotics.

Terrible bedside manner. He's the only doctor I've ever seen who refused to discuss the diagnosis or the treatment with me in any depth. He seemed to resent questions, wouldn't provide more information when I asked, wouldn't discuss the implications of the diagnosis in terms of prognosis or daily living, and seemed very resentful if I questioned or disagreed with his ideas.

Lacks people skills. Standing by the door with his hand on the doorknob he asks "do you have any questions?" Talks to me either in baby talk or doctor mumbo jumbo. Doesn't ever present treatment options - just take it or leave it. Doesn't try to help me understand what is going on. I thought Osteopaths were supposed to treat "the whole person." I don't see it.

Dr Colliver is a phenomenal clinician. Never have so many wonderful characteristics been found in a single doctor.