Reviews for Charles D Coram, DC, RN, AMP, HHP in OTTUMWA, IA

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Did this provider answer all of your questions?

Every question I had was answered thoroughly

Was this provider's staff friendly?

Yes, they went above and beyond

Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?

Completely!

Was this provider's office easy to locate?

Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!

Are you going to visit this provider again?

Without a doubt!

by Anonymous xxx.xxx.226.178

May 03, 2012

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Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this provider's office?

Yes

Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?

Absolutely not! My phone calls aren't returned at all!

Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?

Yes, the office was well organized and taken care of

Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?

Definitely, they had one person trying to do everything

by Anonymous

January 16, 2012

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This provider doesn't do chiropractic treatments and is extremely vague about what he actually does. I believe he considers himself to be some sort of healer. I went to him on a friend's recommendation, but I had less than no benefit. He massaged the area of pain without much awareness of the underlying condition and actually made it much much worse. His response - not everyone is 'ready' to see him.

His office does not respond to phone calls or emails and seems both disorganized and indifferent to others. Stay away from this one.

by Suckered

November 13, 2011

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Dr Corum is amazing. He changed my life. I went to him because of physical ailments, but he helped me get to the root of it and it had a big impact on my life. I could not recommend him more!

by Ila

September 12, 2011

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They were so kind and attentive to me. I didn't have to worry about them arguing with me, or contradicting what I had to say, which has been a problem for me at other places. I've never had to worry about them being understaffed or not being able to help me right when I need it. They have a huge staff that's very knowledgeable and qualified. They keep the restrooms well-stocked here, and not just with the basics. There is mouthwash, lotion and other amenities. You can tell they want their clients to be as comfortable as possible.

by Brenda

April 24, 2011

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Dr. Coram has so altered the conversations in our community hospital that they have moved from a rigid pharmacological/surgical paradigms toward teams of therapists, community activists, patients, employers, employees, physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, religious leaders, nutritionists, and many others banding together. He is similar to many truly effective leaders, organizing and guiding but often letting others assume the credit. When conversations were initiated it was always Dr. Coram behind the introduction of change. He was driven. He would not put the topic down. He had serious resistance. He had patients and his own convictions as his allies. He had all of the arrayed rigidity of a small Midwestern conservative community, hidebound by tradition, enveloped by its distance from the centers of change and with the certainty of a righteous indignation of the truth of its position, allayed against him. He continued anyway. I think it was his patients’ needs and the angles of his better nature. He has a lot of angles and a lot of better nature, and you guessed it, it is hard to get in to see him.
What does our community want most for Charles Coram? Cloning, Seriously. I have discussed this often with him, we need to train young doctors. Dr. Coram begins with the dysfunctions of spirit, of hope, of dignity of knowledge of what personhood could mean in the patients he sees. He does this gently as he massages and stretches and repositions a few facets. In an hour spent talking to a patient while really caring for their needs he learns their needs, their worries and fears. He was a nurse before being a chiropractor before being an integrative medicine physician. When he continues to care for and about his patients he leads them to new insights of their potential. How much more likely are we to listen when we are relaxed? How about when we feel we have been able to express ourselves in the important worries of health, family and what motivates us? I have found Dr. Coram’s patients returning to me stating what could be called unintended testimonies. They express newfound strengths physically and emotionally. I wish I could send every patient to him (he is just too busy). So many actually begin to follow the advice received. This is a change in listening. This is real change. I, as a physician, listen better and more completely.
What scuttles our barely floating lives when we feel we are paddling as hard as we can? Often it is a lack of faith that there is another way; it begins with renewed belief in our power to change. Breaking dependence may be the very most disabling agenda in a life. Dependencies can be toward others, habits, harmful realms of thought. It seems Charles incorporates example, sincerity and his message of people realizing purpose they must find. Some patients seem to have epiphanies. Some patients are not ready for these messages, but they still receive benefit.
Let me give my final and greatest accolade (surely you think I have said it all). When Christ returns to the Passover feast he washes the disciples feet. He shows us by example one last time what he seems to expect of mere human beings like Charles, like myself. I have the great comfort of having Charles Coram as my Dr. and friend. My wish for you, and for everyone, is that we can train more young people to be like this man. I sincerely wish a great gift for you: may you have a Charles Coram in your life.

Sincerely, Marc E. Hines MD

by CoramHealing

January 01, 2010

Charles D Coram, DC, RN, AMP, HHP

Integrative Physicians

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