Lori Farrell was my PCP (primary care provider) for about 10 years. I have cognitive and physical disabilities. She never prescribed antibiotics although labs indicated infection but did prescribe opiates for about 8 years.
Please take heed. Lori Farrell MD
FAILED TO DIAGNOSE an untreated injury in my ankle, a torn tendon, although she documented my deep pain for 2+years.
FAILED to DIAGNOSE Severe Vitamin Deficiencies although she documented unexplained huge weight loss. Her medical advice was "you need to eat more". Diagnosed at another facility, they wanted to put a feeding tube in me, stating "your Folic Acid is barely measurable."
FAILED TO DIAGNOSE Hpylori Infection although she documented stomach/gastro problems including pain, severe constipation and diahrrea, and prescribed many meds for these issues.
FAILED TO DIAGNOSE Lyme Disease although I'd suffered neuro deficits and countless others she documented all hallmark Lyme symptoms.
FAILED TO DIAGNOSE Parasite Infection although she documented all of the symptoms. Then when I did pass parasites, saw them, she convinced me I was hallucinating. She told my daughter I was hallucinating. My psychiatrist wrote to her stating it was inhumane to allow me to suffer and that I had no history of hallucinations. She allowed me to be eaten alive from the inside out by parasites I could see and feel. It was TORTURE.
She never told me I'd suffered a Pulmonary Embolism (a blood clot in my lung) although she documented years of me telling her I could not breathe. I found out only when I received medical records my caregiver read to me. At the time the clot was seen on a chest CT I'd made travel plans to fly from Oregon to Florida. She told me, and wrote this was good for me. Other MDs advise to not take long trips because of the high risk for clots. She continued to write in my medical records the CT was normal.
When I was lucky enough to consult with Raphael B. Stricker MD in San Francisco he began antibiotic therapy that day stating I was too sick to wait for labs. He was 100% correct.
Dr. Stricker saved my life and what is left of my body and brain. He has treated Lyme, H pylori and parasite infection. After about 2 years of antibiotics I gained weight, kept it on, have not once suffered stomach/gastro issues. No longer have to use a cane and am able to ride a bike again.
Dr. Stricker did in one consult what Legacy Health System doctors, including Dr. Farrell could not do over 10 years, countless appointments, consults, labs and diagnostics. read more