My Doctor FIRED me!

[mbcube]

I guess this was bound to happen. I could sense by his use of a fountain pen and pension for drab pink exam rooms that this was not a good match. That and the fact he never addressed some of my concerns (can we say water retention?). I had reservations my very first visit when I would mention a symptom and he would raise his hand as if to say - "not now". I do appreciate his helping me with my old insurance and getting my ICD installed with a clever little trick.

But alas, it was not to last. Apparently, he does not like me questioning his authority (I did think monthly visits were a bit extreme) considering how well I've done since surgery 4 months ago (I bike 10 mile a day - 20 on weekends).

His letter arrive via return receipt requested. He said it was "our lack of communication and my ability to follow direction". Frankly, I think he's found another patient. I've noticed he kept me waiting up to an 1/2 hour or more while he schmoozes with new patients - those presenting multiple issues with better insurance and a fat checkbook in their edemic swollen hands.

So this is what freedom feel like? I kinda like it!

[SheilaGail]

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i fired my doctor ... my old cariologist more or less , just didnt know to do with me and my symptons just kept getting worse.. I finally, had to find my own dr. who specialist in hcm ... he would of just let me die if I didnt seek furter help.... I had a myomectomy in jan 02. 01 CCI and icd 11/06 CCI , 2nd Myomectomy Jan 02, 06 and I am now.
completely uninsured cant get welfare/medicaid , However, I get medicare effective March 08 .. So. Thank goodness. Good luck finding a new one.
God bless, hope u get a good one.

[Midge Rollins]

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Nice guy. Too bad you do not have a Mayo out there as you know they appreciate our questions. this guy is obviously insecure. In the long run you will be better off but start looking for a new one right away. Lisa may have a name for you too. Good luck.

[gfox42]

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Wow. You lead a much more exciting life than I do, Marc!

Gordon

[EmilysMom]

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Congrats. We've been fired. Mainly ours comes in the form of, well I've looked at this case and there is no more I can do. Bye.

Sounds like you need someone new. You need the kind of doctors we like. The ones that say, "Soooooo, now that's a good question." and "No I am not sure I have seen that study, can you send me a link?"

[wkevind]

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Geeze, I knew you were a troublemaker. I love the palm out hold the hand up routine, I use that to control my dogs! If they asked questions I'd fire them too!

Good luck finding a human being.
Kevin

[SheilaGail]

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thanks... I found somebody here ... this was befor.. you know. i had my surgeries.
my best to you.. I go to the cleveland clinic..

I see you had a heart transplant,, tell me how that is going ? do you have to take a lot of pills.. ??

[Sarah]

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I hear post-transplant requires 25 pills a day.

[Belinda]

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mbcube... you should write a short story about this guy--it would be so funny and informative: Beware of pink rooms!

[Lisa Salberg]

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Not to be a complete brat... but... I think his actions were unethical and if it were me I would report him to the state lic. board. You were a good advocate and did what was right for YOU and he walked away... that is really strange.

Time to find someone without an ego problem
Lisa

[shirleymahoney]

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Well I agree you don't need this dr. you are better off finding someone else, I had one of those, he told my husband with me sitting there that the only thing wrong with me was, I was fat and if I lost weight it would cure me, I told him where he could go, I know losing weight would make me feel better but not cure me. I think I was someone he couldn't control, so he didn't want me as a patient , I think I'm better off now.

Shirley

[momto5]

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Amen, Lisa!!

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I think I used to work for this guy!!!! Not really, but I did work for a cardiologist who used to escort new patients out the back door if he didn't like them. Takes all kinds!

You are better off without this doctor, but, I agree with Lisa, report him!!

Anne

[macbeth]

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Well, it goes both ways.

My son collapsed at college and ended up in the cariology unit at a small local hospital. The cardiologist they called in (since they didn't have one full time at the hospital) wanted to do an EP study, ablation, and install an ICD. I asked him to consult with our cardiologists at the Cleveland Clinic before doing anything. He ignored us for 24 hours and adopted a pompous attitude. When I found out he hadn't consulted Cleveland, I fired him on the spot, had my son discharged, and drove him 5 hours to the Cleveland Clinic. The CCF doctors did their usual superb job. We took a bit of a risk that might son might have problems during the trip, but I'd do it again if I had to.

I guess one of the things that my wife and I learned over time is that, to protect our kids, we as parents need to be intolerant of doctors with attitude problems or difficulties working with us or other doctors.

I learned later that other cardiologists at the small hospital felt we had done exactly the right thing.

[mtlieb]

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I was fired by my last doctor. The only difference is that mine didn't bother to send me a letter. I just showed up for my next scheduled appointment and his secretary told me that I wouldn't be seen that day because I was no longer a patient there. Had to scramble to find a new one quickly because I was having a lot of problems at the time. It sucked. Hard.