TLDR: Dr. Alex Nguyen Johnson denied me access to birth control, just before I left for my honeymoon.
I started seeing Dr. Alexandria Nguyen Johnson in early 2020 and left mid 2021. During that time period she made many questionable decisions regarding medications and care. Eventually, I sent her an email in frustration with our communication, to which she responded that I find another doctor (no recommendations). At the time, I was approaching my wedding date, and just didn't have the energy or time to find a new PCP. I was offended this was her reaction and there was no further communication.
Weeks later, I had my pharmacy call in a prescription refill request. She filled it. So, in my mind, she's still my PCP.
The day after my wedding I realize I am nearly out of my BC pills. I have the pharmacy call in another prescription refill request and she denies it. I call her cell and leave a message, telling her that I'm confused as to why it was denied. The pharmacy told me the reason for denial was "no longer under care". So, I explained to her that I dont have another doctor at this time, and again, how I am confused as she recently refilled RXs for me. I'm desperate, and telling her so. She doesn't call me back.
I'm leaving for my honeymoon in less than 12 hours. I call the office a couple of times and end up speaking with Jason, who seems just as confused as I am, as to why she hasn't filled the RX. He tells me, "she's seen you in reasonable time to refill it". I tell him about my flight leaving soon... for my honeymoon.... He says he'll call her and call me back.
Later, I get a voicemail from him: 'unfortunately, Dr. Alex cannot fill the prescription'.
I am furious. I am frantic.
When I return from my honeymoon I see an email from Dr. Alex... 'congrats on your wedding, apologies for the miscommunication'. She proceeds to tell me that she refilled my other prescription requests "as a courtesy", and then gave me recommendations for new doctors.
DR. ALEX DENIED ME ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL, JUST BEFORE I LEFT FOR MY HONEYMOON. read more