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Joseph Oropilla, MD

Joseph Oropilla, MD

1.0(1 review)
1.4 mi

We recently moved from another state. I was diagnosed a few years ago in my home state, both with a…read moreneurologist in my town, and with a specialist at a neurological institute. Over the course of getting diagnosed, I participated in several EMGs/NCSs, MRIs, and ultimately, a genetic blood test that revealed I have HNPP. My daughter was diagnosed with the same a year later. I have been on a few medications since then, and I have not worsened, thank goodness. I have numbness and pain, but I only wear over the counter braces, and rarely. When I saw who was supposed to be my new neurologist, I was already wary. This man's Google reviews are full of patients saying he has screamed at them, belittled them, not listened, etc. The only reason I consented to see him (while making it clear to the office that I would call the police if he was verbally abusive) is because I also have severe IBS and can't travel to someone else. (We moved from a metro area of 270,000 people to a town of 30,000.) The neurologist (using the term loosely) here told me my tests probably weren't accurate because they were "not preformed in a university setting". He said the Mayo clinic says all tests should be done twice (well, mine were). He told me he's only heard of the genetic tests in a textbook and would never/has never ordered them, because they are totally unnecessary since these diseases are so rare. He said he hasn't prescribed those medications (a muscle relaxer and gabapentin) in 20 years because my disease has no cure, so what's the point? (Um, getting by on a daily basis, perhaps?) He said repeatedly that he doesn't know my former doctors (so I guess they're all liars?). He was actually mad when he asked what the gene was that was involved and I could tell him. He finished this appointment by telling me I'll be in a walker or on crutches eventually anyway, which every one of us in this forum knows is not medically sound, because we cannot predict our disease progression. He was almost gleeful in telling me this. He told me that he, the only neurologist in this health system, has no reason to see me. I was prepared for him to be lousy, but what shocked me was how confidently he spouted off things that were just simply untrue. If I was searching to find a diagnosis for what was causing my symptoms, or had just gotten diagnosed and was less informed, I would have sprinted to my car and sobbed. (Instead, I have made an appointment with my primary care to find out how I can get basic neurological medications, and to inform her how dangerous he is.) I can't fathom being nervous and new to this only to be told that my diagnosis is a lie, my medications are worthless because eventually, I'll just become completely handicapped anyway, and that this man magically knows the way my individual disease progression will happen. It's very scary to think of another patient in his hands. So if you're new to this, or a family member is, please don't accept substandard care and godlike predictions. Listen, read, ask questions, and know that your health, time, and care are valuable. If you encounter someone with a terrible bedside manner, find someone who is actually qualified to practice medicine.

HMH Surgical Specialists - surgeons - Updated May 2026

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