After being a patient for over a year, Dr. Howell sent me to pain management with Dr. Xzavier in Crestview. After several months it was determined that I would have surgery and have a spinal tap stimulator surgically implanted into my spine. Since it would be several months before Dr. Messiner (who does the actual surgery) could see me, Dr. Xzavier contacted Dr. Howell's office to have a prescription for Loritabs written for my pain, Dr. Howell's office scheduled an appointment for me to be seen again. When I was seen at Dr. Howell's office I was specifically told that because of my age and the prevalent addiction to this pain medicine in our town that I would not be able to receive the medication that controls my pain. (Can you say profiling) I called Dr. Howell the next day (Tuesday) and requested an appointment to discuss how I was treated by his PA. On Friday I received a certified letter from Dr. Howell dropping me as a patient. When I contacted Dr. Howell's office I was told I was dropped because I "kept trying to see them for a prescription after being referred to pain management" When I pointed out that Dr. Xzavier had scheduled the appointment for me, they had nothing to say. Let me also point out that I work for the City of DeFuniak Springs, run a 5 man inmate crew, and have random drug tests that I have never failed. This doctor will profile you and drop you as a patient if you try to make a complaint. I will be filing a complaint with the B.B.B. read more
