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Lawrence Carpenter, MD
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(12 Reviews)
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1 Mobile Infirmary Cir Fl 2 Mobile, AL 36607
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(12 Reviews)
Service
3.5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Value
3 star average for Value
BEWARE OF THIS MAN!
This is very long and detailed almost 10 years of history to review!

This review is overdue and involves several years of history (almost a decade) and experiences with doctor carpenter. So this is not a hasty assessment bc I am a firm believer in giving people the benefit of the doubt.
So rewind back almost a decade before he had changed offices.
I was a patient at Mobile Skin and Laser who would get basic skin care treatment etc.
His aestheticians during this time were mostly (all but one which I will cover shortly) all fantastic at what they did and that was what kept me coming back. During my appointments the aestheticians who were providing my treatments would frequently confide to me about being mistreated by doctor carpenter and even humiliated by him in front of other patients. I noticed the aestheticians started quitting and finding other jobs left and right. Fast forward about 1.5 years later and one of the primary aestheticians who worked with me called me on my cell phone and relayed some very dark information about doctor carpenter and shared that she was leaving the office and wanted to give me additional information about a traumatic chemical peel gone bad that I had experienced several months prior that doctor carpenter got wind of and subsequently the info in my chart regarding the peel was changed, altered, and basically tracks were covered bc the girl who did it did not follow procotol and left my face peeling for 3-4 months looking like I had some flesh eating disease, it was very very embarrassing and traumatic and nothing that could be hidden. That was (for the time being) the last straw and I took a break until fast forward several years later when hormones started acting up.
So keeping in mind the previous info plus my own OBGYN warning me NOT to do hormone treatment with this man (couldn't do treatment with my OB bc he only does pellets and I was looking to do injections) on top of all of the huge scandal that he was very much part of that went down several years ago I went against better judgement and again gave him the benefit of the doubt (which I take full responsibility for) again much to my shegrin. Unlike my OB (who also had personal, academic, and professional dealings with this man Lawrence carpenter and had given me personal accounts of this mans shady and unethical behavior/practice) who monitors his patients while they are doing hormone treatment (I did do pellets with him before so I can attest to this) dr carpenter did NOT oversee my hormone injections which caused some very disturbing things to take place. His Nurse was left in change and me not knowing what I was doing was getting the shots (testosterone )every two-three weeks. Unbeknownst to me the side effects started to kick in first daily headaches, then strange feeling of facial pressure, voice changed for deeper (year later now and still is not back to norm), grew hair on face, and more personal things were occurring that I would rather not mention. It was BAD!
So, I figured out via crazy enough the Health Hut what was causing all of my crazy symptoms that just didn't dawn on me bc I wanted to believe that certainly this man wouldn't be that hands off and permit someone to get frequent enough injections that could cause all of these horrible things to be happening to me but yep! That's exactly what happened.
So stopped the injections immediately.
Did go back to discuss w him but that went absolutely NO where. He is that type of doctor that you absolutely can NOT question or else he becomes very abrasive, defensive, and begins patronizing you. So that didn't end well.
I know this will seem strange and I admit it was a very very poor decision and I leaned my lesson after so many horrible experiences here but I did go back one more time a year later really hopeful that things would be different. They weren't. More rudeness, disrespect, and horrible bedside manner. Gone for good!
Sidenote he uses profanity thruout the office so if easily offended by language just a heads up. Also the wait it 45 minutes or longer no matter what day or time that you go.
Called to get my records transferred that same day and the rude receptionist who works for him hung up in my face twice!

Good riddance! I tried and tried and gave chance after chance but this bridge is burned down to the ground.
by =\ xxx.xxx.128.202
August 20, 2017
Did this OBGYN treat you with respect?
Yes
Was this provider's office clean?
Yes everything was neat and sterile
Did the staff make you feel uncomfortable when you called with questions or concerns?
Not at all! They were happy to address every concern I had
Is this provider's business conveniently located?
Absolutely! It is right off the freeway and close to everthing
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
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.49.162
July 29, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.123.191
March 15, 2012
Did this provider pressure you to purchase any unnecessary products during your visit?
I felt extremely pressured
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?
Definitely! It was one of the best looking offices I've ever seen!
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
Was this provider's office too cold?
Not at all, it was the perfect temperature
by Anonymous
January 24, 2012
While Dr, Carpenter is pleasant, kind and compassionate Dr., his nurses are beyond rude and unpleasant. Seeing you spend/talk to them more than him, this is what actually drives your experience. They treat you as if something is wrong with you and you are a piece on the ground. They NEVER smile, rude, hang up on you and not helpful at all toward patients needs. When mentioned to others in office, nothing changes. The overall experience each time is miserable, including the 2 hour wait. I have tried for a while as I love Dr. Carpenter but am done as I know there are many good Dr. that have friendly staff to match the compassion of the doctor. At the end of the day YOU are the client! Many forget without us as patients THEY are not in business.
by Nene
January 05, 2012
Did this OBGYN promptly notify you about any test results?
Yes, they were fairly prompt
Were the staff members able to answer your questions?
Yes, they were able to answer my questions
Was this provider sympathetic to your situation?
Yes, they were sympathetic and caring
Does this provider treat their staff well?
Yes, they treat their staff with respect
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
Definitely! They staff spoke very highly of him/her
by Anonymous
November 08, 2011
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office too cold?
No, it was fine
Does this provider remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Definitely! They always remember me and make me feel important!
Did this provider show attention to detail?
Yes, I've never had to worry about them missing any important information
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
Yes, I had to wait quite a while
by Anonymous
November 07, 2011
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this provider's office?
Yes
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Not that I have seen
Was the waiting area spacious?
Yes
Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
Not at all! They exceeded my expectations
Did this provider use excessive foul language?
Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
by Anonymous
October 07, 2011
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
Not at all, their office smelled fantastic!
by Anonymous
October 03, 2011
They are always polite and never use foul language, which I really appreciate. It's always made me uncomfortable at other places when I've heard them use foul language, but they don't here. I know I can bring my kids, and not worry about it. They answered my questions and spent a lot of time with me. I didn't feel like they were trying to rush my appointment at all. They were very polite and helpful and made sure that I had everything I needed. Their primary concern is my safety and comfort, and they always take the time to address every concern of mine immediately.
by michele rogers
June 14, 2011
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1 Mobile Infirmary Cir Fl 2, Mobile, AL 36607