I was seen by Barriga Juan C MD, (who lacked empathy or compassion) regarding a head injury. The visit was 10 mins, He requested a CT Scan. He stated he would prescribe medication to help me with the headaches and send it to my pharmacy. Medication was not sent, office was close. I had to suffer all weekend. Staff confused the CT Scan order, as well as the prescription.
Barriga gave me two days off, when I requested more - he refused! I am a data analyst, with the headaches, memory lost, sensibility to light, not being able to see clearly and lost of comprehension skills- He placed me in a position to lose my job.
When it came to receiving in my results, the doctor had his teenage receptionist call me to tell me everything is normal. That was it! I requested for the doctor to call me because I had concerns - He never called. Staff stated he refused to call. I requested my primary doctor Alicia to please call. No one called.
It was the lowest feeling ever; to suffer from a head injury, have questions, only to be treated with such disregard by a specialist & my doctor. I was blind sided. I thought they were so kind. The lack of empathy and care was unbelievable. He did get paid a lot from my insurance company for his 10 mins.
I end up seeing a neurologist specialist. Who has been kind to me. Returning to work caused more damage to my injury. I was placed in isolation with restrictions for a month. So my brain could heal. Five months later, I am still recovering. read more