First of all, I hope you aren't actually in pain, because they won't be able to see you for at least 3 weeks. Then they will bombard you with messages and information, have you fill out paperwork online, which seems convenient. But in my case one of those messages said 3:45. My original appointment made over the phone was 3:25 so I thought maybe I misheard her or something. I have ADHD and mixed communication sometimes happens. I got stuck in traffic after taking the wrong way initially (I'm new to the area) and arrived around 3:50. Keep in mind that this is still only 25 minutes after my original appointment time even with the miscommunication. I was told they just "no showed" me and I would have to reschedule. I told them about the miscommunication and that I'd spent 3 weeks in pain waiting for this appointment. The pain in my knee (likely torn meniscus diagnosed by urgent care then ER) has been affecting every aspect of my life. I politely asked if there was anyway he could see me. I had a preliminary diagnosis and all I really needed was for him to take a quick look at it and refer me for the MRI he was going to need to make a final diagnosis. The woman behind the counter tried to call then begrudgingly went to check. She came back and said "Sorry he can't." I was getting pretty annoyed. She said, "Why don't we get you rescheduled." Then she looked and looked and looked again. I finally said to her "If you can't get me in this week, I'm going elsewhere." She told me it would be at least a week. I'm livid at this point. I tell her never mind I'll go somewhere else. As I start down the elevator I tell the woman next to me what happened and she says "Oh that's awful, I hope they don't charge you." So I headed back upstairs and I asked the receptionist, "You aren't going to charge me as a no show are you?" while standing in front of her. She babbles off something about it depending on my insurance and I reply "It has nothing to do with insurance. Are you charging me for a no show?" And she says "You weren't here at your scheduled time." I left went downstairs, then came back up and took a selfie in front of the logo to prove I had been there. I then immediately called my insurance company and filed a complaint to be certain I wouldn't be charged. I may file another for denial of service under the ADA. I have severe ADHD which can adversely affect my ability to process information and manage time. They were aware of this as I had already filled in my medical history forms.
These people are the most uncaring excuses for medical professionals I've ever encountered. I get that it was the end of the day, but if you don't want to work that late, don't schedule appointments that late. They won't do that though because they want that money. Doctors used to schedule "sick visit" time slots so they could fit in people who needed to be seen. Unless they no longer do that either, there should've been a way to fit me in. I've been in pain for three weeks! If the doctor had a special event or some reason he couldn't stay, fine. You come out apologize and make an appointment time for the person who got shafted because you didn't want to miss billable hours. Really, it's the least you could do. read more