I have been coming to this clinic since I was in elementary school and the staff has changed dramatically, for the worse.
This morning I made an appointment for an allergy test at 12:50 in the afternoon and was told that Dr. Huy Le, the new main doctor of the clinic, may or may not be able to do it. I was only told that I should come in to talk to him about it first. Already, I'm frustrated because there is a possibility that I would be wasting my time coming in. How hard is it to find out if the doctor you're working for offers allergy testing?
When I get to the clinic, the receptionist forgets about why I'm there in the first place until I explain my situation thoroughly; for the allergy test and the instructions I was given upon booking my appointment. Then, I wait 30 minutes to get my blood pressure and weight checked. After that, I'm redirected to an exam room where I wait another 30 minutes for Dr. Le to come. While I was waiting, I became impatient and just decided to look up a nearby allergist who can definitely help me. I ended up making an appointment at 2:30 elsewhere and I leave the clinic. On my way out I tell Dr. Le about it, he was nice and polite about me leaving and told the reception staff that it was okay to just let me go without charging me.
When I get to the allergists office, I'm told I need a referral from my doctor for my insurance to cover the allergy test. The woman at the reception tried to call Dr. Le's office to get it sorted. I'm then told she was declined by the receptionist at Dr. Le's office to get a referral, the receptionists name is Vicky. I then tried to personally call the office and talk to Vicky. She came off very rude and proceeded to yell at me for bailing on my appointment. She went on about how I have to come in again to talk to Dr. Le in person to get the referral. I tried to remind her that Dr. Le told the staff that it was okay for me to leave without compensation. Without fail she continued to yell at me, in broken English, about not checking out with her directly. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand coming in again for the referral, even though it would be a pain, but being so rude to a patient is unacceptable. Almost forgot to mention; she hung up on me after I told her that I understand.
Although I appreciate Dr. Huy Le's competence and friendliness, I absolutely dread coming to this clinic because of the reception staff.
I've never waited less than one hour to see Dr. Le and I've even waited two and half hours before.
TL;DR
If you want to deal with long wait times and rude reception for a decent doctor, you've found the right place!
P.S. Yes, they have raised their prices. read more