Dr. Milton Jacob Wright, DO

You will either love him or hate him, depending upon what your expectations are on what a Doctor should be. He is caring, comforting, personal, and does shake your hand or gives out hugs. If you want someone who is cold, uncaring, and only spends two minutes with you if at all, and pawns you off on his Nurse or P.A., then Dr. Wright is not for you. He spends easily 30 minutes with you and listens to what you have to say and for someone who has over 2,500 patients, remembers me by name and what I am there for even before looking at my chart. If you want Ben Casey, Dr. Kildare or Marcus Welby as a Doctor, then Dr, Wright is the "Right" choice for you! Unfortunately he is moving out of State, so it will be almost impossible to find another one like him in this day and age!

Dr Wright is a kind caring DR! He has cared for my family for several years. His quick action with my husband identified a rare cancer for my husbands age. While my husbands cancer wasn't curable if he hadn't sent my husband to a specialist he would have died within weeks rather than the year and a half we had. Dr Wright treats his patients like family and you are never rushed out of his office. He takes the same care with each patient and yes sometimes you have to wait but I'd rather have a thorough Dr than one that rushes through appointments to make more money. On many occasions I have witnessed him working through his lunch to accommodate patients. If you are not comfortable with your Dr touching you, you clearly need a new Dr. Scrubs are actually appropriate attire for a Dr to maintain hygiene. I don't like going to Dr's in suits they wear to and from work. Bottom line he is the man if you want a thorough caring physician that treats you like family.

Always late, even for the first appointment of the day. Receptionist is incompetent. I couldn't even get her to send me my lab reports. I had to contact the lab instead and they asked me why I didn't get them from my doctor. Hmm...because he's not my doctor anymore! He never seemed to know who I was and even though I waited for at least a half hour to get into an appointment, he was not prepared with my medical profile. He often complained about having too many patients or the unfortunate position he was in as a doctor. Sorry, but I'm not paying someone to hear THEIR complaints! When he went on vacation there was no back-up. If he was sick there was no back-up. I can't be calling 911 just because I need to see a PCP. I'm getting another doctor instead!

Awesome doctor!

If you want a caring doctor I would recommend this one.

As a patient with a small family my son (who loves Dr. Wright), showed me this web site. As I read the reviews I want to share with you my experience of Dr Wright and his staff. I'm not the best at typing so please forgive the mistakes. The day I lost my job and had to move out of our home that weekend I had an appointment with Dr. Wright. I did not have the courage to tell my wife about my job as I drove to see Dr. Wright. He sat there and listended for about thirty minutes without asking questions. With tears in his eyes as he choked up feeling my pain he hugged me (yes... he hugs... and if you think that is unprofessional... go see someone else who only cares about your co pay!). He took care of me! Sure he refilled my medications and all. I received a call from him 48 hours later in the middle of the night... he said he couldn't sleep and was up worried about me and my family. The next day I had employment - not the best of work but work! I hope he doesn't read these entries people write but he quietly deeded over his old camp trailer that needed work and found a place for me to park it and this has provided roof over my family's head. He doesn't talk about it. He just smiles and hugs my family and I. I have only seen him maybe three times. Yes... he wears scrubs (to the jerk out there who thinks he dresses unprofessional!), but for your information he does surgeries too in the office... and yes he does house calls too! So if you have to wait a bit to see him I'm ok with this because I know he will not let you go without truely carring for you. God Bless you Dr. Wright.

Dr. Wright has the most amazing bedside manner. Being a medical professional myself, I truly understand how important this is. He takes a genuine interest in his patients as people not just a diagnosis. My 5 yr old child LOVES to visit the doctor now. He makes each patient feel as though they are his only patient. I moved from Phoenix to Prescott and still drive all the way to see him, I wouldn't trust my family's or my health to anyone else. If you are looking for a doctor who is more interested in you than what they can make off of you then look no more. He is intelligent, caring, thorough but most importantly he takes his time and really listens to your concerns. I never feel as though my questions aren't answered. I could move to Florida and still wouldn't give my doctor up!!!

I have had so many issues with my health and I admit I can be quite demanding. The way Jenifer the office manager has always made every attempt to get what I need done and is so pleasant to work with. She is always smiling and always willing to help and get things done as quickley as she can. She has made dealing with my demanding health issues much more tolerable. The Dr. is very sweet and really takes his time with me. He does hug his patients and that makes me feel very at home. I'm not sure why the person in a previous review would have said the office manager is rude. I don't think Jenifer could be rude if she wanted to. They must have been dealing with someone else or it is a previous employee that is upset. I love that office and have been several times and every time has been wonderful, helpful, and very pleasant. Dr. Wright is a great physician with a wonderful office manager.

Everything is ok with this doctor except they don't seem to care how long you have to wait.My time is just as important as their time. Even having the first appt. after lunch you still have to wait which is just plain ridiculous.Every time I have went to this dr. I have had to wait.Eventually people will find another doctor if they are continually neglected in this area. One time when I was leaving there was a room full of people waiting for who knows how long.

If you like WAITING all the time go see this dr. The office on pinnacle is not even back from lunch on time & as a patient I had to wait for them. Puts things on the diagnosis that you did not say & leaves out the important things you did say. He wears hosptial scrubs which is too lax & shows lack of professionalism & laziness. He hugs his patients. I don't want my dr. to cross the line & touch me & enter to my space which makes me feel UNCOMFORTABLE.Stop making your patients wait on YOU. You get paid a ton of money so BE A PROFESSIONAL so be on time & don't touch your patients by hugging them & don't shake their hand unless they approach you. It made me feel so UNCOMFORTABLE.

I was referred by a friend to see this doctor. It is very rare indeed to find a truly caring doctor. He even hugs his patients & makes house calls.

Dr. Wright is truly one of a kind and so is his office staff! He is very attentive and always takes his time with me and my family. He has amazing bedside manner as well as realy digging to uncover the problem. Every time I walk in, the office staff is always smiling and always willing to do whatever they can to solve any problems. They go above and beyond to get things done when I need it. I feel like family with Dr. Wright and his staff! At times the wait is long, but it is because he is so attentive so it's worth it. Plus, visiting with Jen and Kathy (office staff) is always a good time! I love this office. Best you will ever find!

Our family and friends out of state know of Dr. Wright because we have told them. His knowledge; his care and concern for our family, especially when my mother-in-law was ill and dying, go beyond the expected, and into the extraordinary. This man has a gift. The fact that we are in his circle of those he cares about makes us all feel grateful, indeed.

I'm still being treated rudely by the girl who does the pre authorizations and referrals. She did my referral wrong and didn't send my information in time and I had to cancel my surgery and the insurance company charged me. I have to still beg for my meds. I don't wait until the last minute like she says I do. The insurance company says this girl isn't doing the paperwork when they send it. She's the office manager so I don't know why she doesn't do these things right. I have been dealing with her for 6 months and she is rude to me. Maybe she should just be office manager but someone else should do the insurance things. I like Dr. Wright but I heard his office manager saying inappropriate things about the Dr and his family and their money issues and now I'm uncomfortable because of the language she used. I will have to find a new Dr because I don't like how I'm treated by his staff and the gossip is inappropriate. They should know that the patients in the waiting room can hear everything. But I will miss Dr. Wright.

great doctor a must go

my referrals and pre authorizations for my medications are never doen on time. i have to call the office constantly and the girl who does them is rude to me. my insurance company has told me that this doctor is over billing for services i know weren't done. he did not talk to me about things and he bills insurance for them. this is not ethical. the insurance compnay sends lot of faxs to get permission for me to have meds and this office does not respond. i call and ask why repeatedly and the girl tells me she has already doen the work but then suddenly later that day after i called a ton of times the insurance company gets the papers from her. she did not make sure she was hung up before she called me names. all i want is my meds and i shouldn't have to have someone be rude to me.

Dr Wright has been our family doctor for over 4 years and is amazing with my daughter!! He calls to check up on his patients and is one of the most caring Doctor's we've ever seen! This is how good he is I drive over 1 hour each way to his office.....this Doctor is worth the drive!! His staff is wonderful as well they call you back when you leave messages, and always have a smile on their face when you walk in the door!! Thank you for being such a wonderful Doctor Dr. Wright!!

I NO LONGER LIVE IN PHX AND NOT HAVING DOC TO TAKE CARE OF ME AND SEEING HIS GREAT STAFF ALL THE TIME IS THE ONLY PART OF NOT LIVING IN ARIZONA THAT I MISSTHERE ARE NO DOCTORS LIKE THIS ANYWHERETHEY BROKE THE MOLD AFTER DOC!

I switched to Dr. Wright for my Primary Care Physician about two years ago. He is a wonderful doctor with an excellent staff. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Wright. He has always gotten me in for my appointments, even if it means me coming in on his lunch break! That's unheard of in the medical field, however Dr. Wright welcomes all patients with open arms.

Dr. Wright is an excellent and caring doctor. He is personally involved with his patients, and is the best primary care physician that I've ever had. His staff is excellent and always willing to help out in any way possible. I would reccomend this doctor to anyone looking for a new primary care physician, or for anyone just looking to change doctors.