I'm writing this review to warn others about the serious mismanagement I experienced at Anza Wellness that has had real, harmful consequences for my health.
What happened: I sent a thoughtful message to my prescribing physician, Dr. Reid, asking about communication and transparency in my care, specifically about a medication restriction that wasn't discussed during our session. This was NOT a request for an early refill or replacement of lost medication.
Dr. Wasef, the Medical Director who was not part of my care or that conversation, intercepted the message and completely misread it. He accused me of requesting early controlled substance refills, something I never asked for, and cancelled my active prescription without any discussion or warning.
The consequences were immediate and severe:
- I went from having an active prescription to having NONE because I asked a legitimate question about my care
- I was forced to fill at a pharmacy that only carries the Mallinckrodt manufacturer, a brand that causes me documented severe side effects
- I've been suffering from significant fatigue and anxiety without the focus I need, and pharmacists have confirmed this manufacturer is problematic for many patients
- Despite multiple emails explaining this medical error, I received ZERO responses from either Dr. Reid or Dr. Wasef
This is medical negligence. A patient should not have their medication cancelled based on a complete misreading of their communication. A Medical Director should not intervene in patient care without understanding the context. And a practice should NEVER leave a patient in medical distress without any response whatsoever.
The lack of accountability, the refusal to communicate, and the dismissive treatment I received when trying to advocate for my own health is unacceptable and frankly dangerous. I trusted this practice with my psychiatric care, and they abandoned me when I needed help most.
If you value responsive communication, accurate record-keeping, and providers who actually read what you write before making life-altering decisions about your medication, go elsewhere. read more