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Posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 12:30:43
I went to this man for HELP last year when I was facing possible cancer, recovering from several respiratory problems, and dealing with a problem at work due to my illness at the time. I "graduated" as a "[xxx] Girl" (weird I know) within like 3 months but was still on what I considered heavy doses of Effexor (225 mg) and 1--200 mg of Trazadone.
Please note...I NEVER RESCHEDULED OR MISSED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THIS GUY IN THE PAST... ISSUES???? NOT ME THIS TIME!Here is my story=== you decide if you should continue or start seeing this "doctor".
[xxx]
11/6/04
The history of what happened….
On 11/3/04 the secretary for Dr. [xxx] called to confirm my appointment. She left a message and I called her back around 7:00 PM. I told her that I had been sick and on RX for a bad cold (and they know all my health history with pneumonia, mostly the reason I went to him in the first place etc) and that I had to see my pulmonologist for an appointment I had. She was frustrated, but said I could come later that day OR reschedule for the following Thursday.Dr. [xxx] is only [here] on Thursdays, but I would be willing to go elsewhere if needed.
So I went to my appointment with Cohen and forgot to call [xxx] that night… I WAS SICK!
I called [xxx] on Saturday morning around 10:50 AM thinking I’d leave a message. He answered and when I told him why I had to reschedule he said, “I don’t play second fiddle to anyone.” I explained that I didn’t feel he was playing 2nd fiddle, but that my respiratory issues were the first priority being that I was sick (bronchitis---AND my susceptibility to pneumonia…seeing Cohen for my scheduled appointment was critical). [xxx] then said he’d call me back for an appointment.
He called at 12:00 PM today and said “The ONLY available appointment I have is at 4PM this Thursday. You can’t come any other time.” I explained that I would have to come later since I had an ESOL class. He told me, “This is THE ONLY time you can come. If you don’t come I will close your case out and I won’t call you in any orders.” I told him that I had to take the class for recertification. He said, “I don’t care what you need. I will not be 2nd.” I asked if I could come the following Thursday and he said NO. I said, “Why are you treating me with such indignation?” He said, “YOU are being rude.” I replied, “I am not being rude. I’m asking my psychiatrist for an appointment.” He kept talking over me and said “Either you take the appointment or I will close your case. What do you want?” I said that I want to wean off the medication and that he is responsible for helping his patient. He talked over me once again and said, “Either you come at 4 or you’re closed. What do you want?” I said, “I would never want to come near someone that treats me with such disrespect so I guess close me out, but you are responsible for weaning me off this medication…..” he hung up in that mid sentence.
I immediately panicked thinking I would become sick since I only have 2 days left of Effexor. I don’t want more….I want OFF OF THE STUFF ANYWAY!
I am shaking as I am writing this…how could a PSYCHIATRIST treat a patient with such disregard? Does he think he can do that to someone and not be responsible for them?
I called David from Cohen’s office and told him what happened and he said THEY will help me wean off the meds. I am to go in on Monday and get samples.
Anyway, this is my account and he was DEAD WRONG and I am calling FL First tomorrow and filing a formal complaint.
WHY would a psychiatrist refuse to see a patient other than the ONE day and ONE time? Then hang up and not make sure you get them off the meds if that's what they requested? And why brow-beat a patient when all she asked was to reschedule two weeks later (and it's been 3 months since she saw the "doctor" in the first place!?_)
HOnestly, I don't know why he did this, but I refuse to allow someone to treat a patient like that or hurt any other potential or current patients again. We go to these people for help and this is what they do!???? If I treated a student with half of the disrespect and used the severe tone and refusal to help like he did I would be fired and my certification would be revoked... and the student's life isn't threatened by me either...he basically left me cold turkey and refused to help me cuz "he was playing second fiddle".
Posted by Sad Sara on November 6, 2004, at 15:34:56
In reply to DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 12:30:43
Oh. My.
This guy should loose his licence, he should never have become a psychiatrist. Putting HIMSELF before his patients in a way like that?
Posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 17:46:03
In reply to Re: DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by Sad Sara on November 6, 2004, at 15:34:56
Thank you for posting... in some odd way I'm feeling like *I* did something wrong! I honestly called the night before to reschedule because I was coming down with bronchitis and my pulmonologiest told me to come in to avoid getting double pneumonia like I did at exactly this time last year. That spiraled into many health problems and possible cancer. THAT'S WHY I STARTED GOING TO THIS DOCTOR.
So I said I would call to reschedule and I did today, Saturday (appt was thurs). He just went OFF on me and was horrible! I'm a teacher and I can't just jump when he says to...this guy is working for me, as a doctor, and he is NOT in control of me. HOnestly, it was one scary event. I'm so afraid to even TRY another doctor and he left me high and dry with no meds to help me wean myself OFF OF THE EFFEXOR. My pulmonologist is going to help me, but jesus, what was this freak thinking? Furthermore, God help the rest of his patients that have a scheduling conflict.
Posted by gardenergirl on November 6, 2004, at 19:34:20
In reply to DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 12:30:43
Posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 19:53:42
In reply to Can you say Narcissist? (nm), posted by gardenergirl on November 6, 2004, at 19:34:20
A bi-polar narcissist to be exact...
Posted by gardenergirl on November 6, 2004, at 20:00:49
In reply to Re: Can you say Narcissist?, posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 19:53:42
Yikes! Sounds pretty awful. I'm sorry you had to go through that.
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Posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 20:10:10
In reply to Re: Can you say Narcissist? » kuh, posted by gardenergirl on November 6, 2004, at 20:00:49
Thanks for your support, Gardengirl. This was the FIRST TIME I went for help and I just never thought it would be that scary. I won't give up on myself though in spite of this. It's just going to take some time to get through it and then let it go. I do appreciate the support.
Posted by JenStar on November 6, 2004, at 20:20:28
In reply to DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 12:30:43
What a horrible experience! I'm glad you have other people/options to help you wean off the Effexor.
Why do you think this guy was so insistent that you could ONLY come in on that one day? (So weird!) Did you have any presentiment of such instability the other times you talked to him, or did this just pop up out of the blue?
Definitely scary!
I hope you're doing OK.take care!
JenStar
Posted by Cass on November 6, 2004, at 20:59:01
In reply to DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 12:30:43
I'm really impressed with your assertiveness. I'm so glad he wasn't able to brow beat you. You seem like a very strong person. His behavior, on the other hand, was apalling!! I hope he incurs some consequences for his actions, and it sounds like you're going to make sure of that. Good!!
It's terrible that people like him are allowed to practice. I'm glad you're making his behavior known.
Posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 21:41:20
In reply to Re: DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by Cass on November 6, 2004, at 20:59:01
thank you JenStar and Cass. The thing is...I'm not all that assertative, but I guess being so sick for the past year (getting better though!) has made it that I'm less tolerant of people that have no regard for others. TO answer Jen's question...Yes, he struck me as the "I'm a super-star GOD" type of doctor, but to be truthful, when I first started going to him, I was pretty much tied to him. My insurance and where I lived limited me and the fact that I was so sick and he was down the street was appealing. I only saw him 1x a week for a month and then he said I graduated. This appointment was just a 3 month check-up. I didn't even ASK him to refill the scripts...I asked to reschedule and for some unknown reason HE WANTED THURS. AT 4 OR "F" ME PRETTY MUCH. Honestly, I don't know who else, other than insurance, to report the guy to, but I think it needs to be done. If he had pulled that 8 months ago when I was so sick and was in major need of PSYCHIATRIC help I don't know what I would have done. All this guy is good for is writing out a few scripts, talking about how expensive his practice is, what type of car he wants to buy, the druggies that come see him etc. Honestly, I must have been REALLY sick when I went to him because I knew from the moment I met the guy that he was off balance...not a professional at all. The reason I posted on here in the first place was that I did a search on this guy and saw that a college student had asked about him a few months ago. I just wanted people looking him up to know what I went through and to see if there were any others like me.
YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW YOUR SUPPORT TODAY HAS HELPED.
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN.
Posted by Shadowplayers721 on November 10, 2004, at 17:17:34
In reply to DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 12:30:43
This guy needs a doc himself. His behavior is totally inappropriate. He needs his license taken away.
Posted by kuh on November 10, 2004, at 17:28:33
In reply to Re: DR. ?, posted by Shadowplayers721 on November 10, 2004, at 17:17:34
Shadow, that is EXACTLY what I was thinking. I was fortunate to get effexor from my...PULMONOLOGIST! Now I can safely wean off the Rx instead of going into some sort of medical problem. Honestly, moron is the only word that comes to mind when I think of this guy. Someone, unnamed but VERY respected in the Dr. world said that I should be reporting him to my insurance and whomever he is certified with. I did a check on the guy and I can't find his certification...KOOKOO!
thanks for the support!
> This guy needs a doc himself. His behavior is totally inappropriate. He needs his license taken away.
Posted by Mark H. on November 10, 2004, at 20:14:41
In reply to Re: DR. ? » Shadowplayers721, posted by kuh on November 10, 2004, at 17:28:33
Try this:
(You may need to copy and paste this entire URL into your browser.)
Best wishes,
Mark H.
Posted by Mark H. on November 10, 2004, at 20:24:36
In reply to Re: DR. ?, posted by Mark H. on November 10, 2004, at 20:14:41
And this:
[xxx]
Best wishes,
Mark H.
Posted by kuh on November 10, 2004, at 20:55:55
In reply to Re: DR. ?, posted by Mark H. on November 10, 2004, at 20:14:41
Thank you so much for your help. I just don't want someone else going through what I went through over the weekend. I appreciate you giving me the links.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 3, 2006, at 23:40:08
In reply to DR. [xxx] OF NAPLES, FL---BEWARE OF THIS GUY!, posted by kuh on November 6, 2004, at 12:30:43
> I refuse to allow someone to treat a patient like that or hurt any other potential or current patients again.
I'm sorry you didn't have a more positive experience, and glad you were supported here, but I also think my preference would be for allegations that could potentially harm the reputations of others not to be made at this site, so I've xed out his name.
Bob
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