I was referred to Michael Scarf by another local pulmonary doctor . Scarf supposedly was an expert in diagnosing pulmonary hypertension in people with scleroderma. Scarf is two hours away, hard to get to, and expensive to park . By hey another doctor referred him , the inconvenience and cost should be well worth it. The first appt. I waited 95 minutes to see him . When he came in , he wouldn't bother to read the referral documentation for the referring doctor . He did a quick exam and told me I needed a pulmonary function test . I then scheduled that for a few weeks later . I had the test done . Please note the lab technician performing the test was marvelous! Anyway after the test I again waited for 50 mins to see him. He came in and said he wanted the test redone in 30 days after prescribing an inhaler . The medication was over $600!!! I went back again after the 30 days and using the medication. He then had the nerve to say he never prescribed the medication !!!! I called the pharmacy in front of him and they confirmed . He then became belligerent. He then said I can't help you . Three visits later , still can't breath and have zero diagnoses . The time off from work , the inconvenience, the cost to drive this far was all for nothing . I really hope someone of significance at the lung center sees this and does something . Too late now , but I checked health grades and I'm not alone in my experience read more
