I had a very disappointing experience at this doctor's office. I started coming here in 2021 when I turned to this practice after being told by multiple other doctors that there was little they could do for my food allergies that caused me to uncontrollably fall asleep. Dr. Gardner, who has since retired, recommended LDA shots. He put me on a three-year plan for these shots, which have been a lifesaver.
Over the course of about two years, I received these shots, and they were working well. However, there were recurring issues with appointments. There were occasions when I scheduled appointments, showed up, and was told they didn't have the shots or encountered other problems that required me to return another time. I understand that mistakes can happen, but this ongoing issue made me hesitant to rely on this place as my primary source of treatment, especially considering that my insurance wasn't accepted there, and I could barely afford the shots.
Fast forward to today, and I scheduled an appointment, took time off work, and paid upfront. During my visit, the receptionist suggested I schedule an appointment with a care provider because it had been a while since we had discussed my treatment. I declined this offer since I preferred to see a different doctor for my routine check-ups. The receptionist then falsely claimed that they were legally required to see their patients once a year, which I knew wasn't accurate as I have the right to choose my healthcare provider.
As I was in the process of receiving my shot, the nurse conducted some routine checks and then unexpectedly informed me that I needed to go to another room, which happened to be a children's room, an unusual move. Without warning, one of the doctors or care providers entered the room and began berating me about the necessity of setting an appointment and fostering a "special relationship" to administer the shots. Their tone was incredibly rude and unsympathetic. Frustration led to a less-than-polite response from me as I inquired if there was any way to proceed with the shots, given that I had taken time off work and was in dire need. I felt that the situation could have been handled with more empathy and transparency.
However, the response I received was a resounding "no" from the doctor, who also suggested that the front desk should have informed me about these requirements when I scheduled the appointment. This was news to me, and I expressed my disappointment at not being given a heads-up. The doctor then insincerely apologized, and when I challenged this, he appeared to chuckle to himself before departing. I subsequently requested a refund for the prepaid services, but due to an issue with their system, I asked if the charges could be transferred to a different card. The front desk personnel engaged in an argument over this, prompting another customer waiting to intervene and urge them to process the transaction.
It's disheartening to witness the evident focus on financial considerations over patient care. Regrettably, the current care providers do not seem to embody the same patient-centered approach that characterized Dr. Gardner's practice, which leaves me deeply disappointed and frustrated with my experience at this doctor's office. read more