Based on the information below, I would never recommend Dr. Ramesh Gopalaswamy. I would suggest not…read moreusing him as your Neurologist. In fact, I am reporting Dr. Ramesh Gopalaswamy to the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
I was referred to Dr. Bruce Zaret by my podiatrist, only to find out that Dr. Zaret had recently retired. Instead, I met with Dr. Ramesh Gopalaswamy.
Dr. Ramesh Gopalaswamy has the worst bedside manner of any MD or DO I have seen in my life. He does NOT take the time to explain anything that you don't ask him about. In other words, you must ask questions even about a basic diagnosis because he won't offer the information. He rushes from one patient to another and is not warm or comforting and without any empathy whatsoever!
Because Dr. Ramesh Gopalaswamy does not communicate well verbally and does not explain much, I decided after my 2nd visit to ask my questions/comments via the portal so that everything is explained correctly and documented. I specifically requested that all responses be in writing via the portal and not by phone. Dr. Ramesh Gopalaswamy did not respect my request and instead called me to discuss my questions. I did not accept the phone call as I do want everything documented.
You don't need to read the details of my questions below, but if you do, you will note that these are questions that are not extraordinary. They are simply questions that will allow me to make educated medical decisions now and in the future.
#1 - Today 8/19/25, You mentioned that my RNP Antibodies number was slightly high, but you did not include that in the Encounters or Assessments section of the portal information or on the printed version of the script for the rheumatologist. Why not? You specifically told me to mention this to the rheumatologist.
#2 - In the Assessments section you have the same copy/text for every single diagnosis for my 7/18/25 and 8/19/25 visits including the new items listed - Polyarthralgia (ICD-10 - M25.50) and Rheumatoid factor positive (ICD-10 - R76.8). Why? I need the specific information relating to each diagnosis to be included for the specific diagnosis.
#3 - On the progress notes for both 7/18/25 and 8/19/25 you listed many subcategories which have Details and Notes written next to each item for example: Cardiovascular: No cardiac murmurs. Why do you have information listed here, as you did NOT listen to my heart with a stethoscope on either visit! The same applies to all other items listed in this section.
#4 - In the notes for both visits, you stated: The patient denies any symptoms of dysautonomia such as dry mouth, urinary retention or GI dysmotility. During my call to you AFTER my 7/18/25 visit, I specifically stated that you did not ask me about dry mouth, which I do have, and you stated you would change this information in the portal for the 7/18/25 visit, and you did not! Why not?
#5 On my initial visit, you stated that I don't have any type of neuropathy. In the Assessments section you state that I do have distal paresthesia as per the definition below that I found online. The definition below does not include burning feet, so I don't know what your diagnosis of distal paresthesia applies to. Definition I found online using AI: Distal paresthesia refers to an abnormal sensation, often described as tingling, prickling, or numbness, that occurs in the extremities, particularly the hands and feet. It's a type of neuropathy, meaning nerve dysfunction, and can be a symptom of various underlying conditions. The term "distal" signifies that the symptoms are more pronounced in the limbs.
#6 Towards the end of the 2nd appointment, I asked you to write down what we discussed for pain management. You mentioned an epidural and some other type of test. You never wrote any of this information down for me, and you never included it in any location in the portal. Why not? I still don't know the name of the other type of test.
#7 Why did you bring someone into the room during my visit today 8/19/25? I assume she is a medical student. The courteous thing to do would have been to tell me who she is, and why she is there and most importantly ask my permission for a stranger to be in the room. Every MD I have seen in the past that has a medical student in the room has asked for permission. According to my research in the State of Florida, you are required to obtain a patient's permission before you can have a medical student in the room
#8 Towards the end of the 2nd appointment, you stated you would come back to the room with a list of referral doctors etc. and you did not. Instead, you had one of your employees hand the information to me. I had questions for you but was unable to ask them because you hurried to your next patient
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I want a written answer to every item 1-9 above so that everything is documented for my future review.
Do not call me to discuss these items
