Mary River MD

Tom D 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

My primary care physician referred me to Dr Mary River after I began experiencing numbness in my legs, difficulty walking, and back spasms. He wanted me to get tested for multiple sclerosis. Dr River explained to me that MS is often Lyme disease and recommended that I find a doctor to properly test me through a lab in California called Igenex. Sure enough, I found a doctor in Boise and tested positive. I had to pay out of pocket for the test due to it being such a controversial disease but it was still worthwhile. I'm still ... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Thorough, but matter of fact which equals NO "bed-side" manner, even robotic in nature. I completed first-time patient questionnaire, and when asked about medicines, or injuries and dates, I replied they are written in the form and specifically noted. Dr. Rivers replies she'd rather hear it first hand from patients. When having memory issues, it's easier to copy from an accurate list. Did not feel valued, or respected. Long wait time. I will NOT return. 

Calvin A. 

on Healthgrades

10 years ago

I had a problem with the ulnar nerve in my elbow. Dr. River's staff tried to do a test to see the extent of the nerve transmission, but the assistant to Dr. River had no idea what she was doing and fouled the test up. Dr. River then suggested I go to a neuro who could actually do this test in San Francisco. This doctor did a much more thorough examination, the differences were glaring. He sent a report to Dr. River which said I needed immediate surgery but she failed to tell me for two months.