I provide excellent customer service for a living, and I ABSOLUTELY know it when I see it. That being said, I was so disappointed by the lack of care I received today at Cascade Physicians in Tualatin. It was AWFUL. I was 'squeezed in' as a new patient at Cascade Physicians, because my former provider suddenly closed down, I wasn't informed till today, the day of my appt, and am out of the medication I take daily...
When I made my appointment with Cascade Physicians, I wasn't given any information on how to get to the clinic (It wasn't easy via GPS, and when I called for help, I was given the wrong directions, then hung up on!), nor was I asked to come in early to fill out paperwork. As I was being squeezed in, I knew I could finish any paperwork between waiting in the lobby, then waiting in the exam room, and then wrap anything that was unlikely to be left over after the appt. It was MAYBE 5 mins worth of forms to fill out.
Due to the trouble finding the place, I was exactly 7 mins late, and was very rudely told I would not be seen at all at this point. Rude the operative word. The receptionist seemed kind enough, but the office manager was horrible. I totally understand 'no can do, late lady', but the way they went about it was uncalled for. I waited in the lobby, hoping they'd come to their senses. They close at 5pm, but seeing as though they had NO OTHER PATIENTS TO SEE, they kicked me out at about 415pm! Wow. Just. And I could not be seen, why? No explanation. I have 3 kids, no car (thanks for the ride, Mom:), was coming from afar, AND had to have a co-worker cover my shift for a couple hours to make it to this critical appt. Just saying, so disheartening.
Being so soundly and rudely denied compassion, and care from those who SHOULD truly be caring, made me really sad. Instead of being health care advocates, and providing encouragement, they decidedly did NOT care. Boooooo.
Ah, well. I truly hope this was maybe an off day for otherwise good people, and a caring clinic? It would be awful if they are treating patients like this regularly...If you appreciate excellent customer service, and want to be treated with anything close to dignity, DO NOT GO TO CASCADE PHYSICIANS in Tualatin. I know I won't be back. Naughty, NAUGHTY, Cascade Physicians! read more