I have severe pain in my knee. An MRI done 4 months previously, showed several issues requiring "specialized" surgical intervention. My knee pain has steadily increased over the months to the point that I can hardly walk. I have had other appointments with Dr. Howlett describing my pain, he did not describe my pain as unreasonable in the past. In this appointment, without an updated MRI showing if any conditions had changed, Dr. Howlett declared my medical issues would not cause that much pain. I waited in extreme pain for over 8 months for my knee surgery. I was on his surgery schedule for over 3 weeks. Three days before my surgery, in my pre-op appointment, Dr. Andrew Howlett, without medical reasoning, canceled my surgery. Instead of being "a doctor" and finding out what would cause so much pain, Dr. Howlett dropped me. I have read on the internet that my issues could push on the nerves behind the knee and can cause severe pain. Is it possible that the growths behind my knee have grown and are now pushing on said nerves causing my pain?? I DON'T KNOW, I'M NOT A DOCTOR.
Dr. Howlett said and I quote "people like you...after getting to know you, I've decided I'm not comfortable doing your surgery...I'm canceling your surgery for Friday"
"people like me" WHAT does that mean?? "after getting to know you" you make clear you don't have a medical reason for canceling my surgery. You declared you have a personal reason for canceling my surgery saying "after getting to know you" not a medical reason. For Dr. Howlett to remove me from his surgery schedule without medical reasoning was irresponsible, immoral, and unethical. Does a doctor take an oath to do no harm? Dr. Howlett dropped me from his medical care without referring me to someone else, knowing the surgical care I needed was "specialized"
Dr. Howlett went further to say I could make another appointment with him in 6-8 weeks and ask him again if he would be willing to do my surgery. Dr Howlett said he would see then if he had "changed his mind", and was willing, after all to perform my required surgery. WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?!? What kind of twisted mind games, and medical power trip does Dr. Howlett like to play with female patients?
It is possible that Dr. Andrew Howlett suffers from some sort of mental health disorder and or mental health issues. Dr. Andrew Howlett should not be allowed to medically treat anyone. Dr. Andrew Howlett shakes / bounces his legs uncontrollably throughout his appointments.
Stay away from this place and Dr. Howlett!
After I receive the medical care I need I will update this review. If I suffer irreparable harm from Dr. Howlett's actions, I will hold him responsible for his actions. read more