Dr. Sparks takes time to listen. She never rushes you through your appt. I have been a patient for several years, and have never had a negative experience with her. She is very well educated in all areas of medicine. She is very empathetic. I would highly recommend her to anyone for pain management. She hangs in there with you until she finds the combination of meds that work. I would not want to have to go to another pain dr. ever. She is fantastic.