I agree w/ Laura R. One of the worst offices I have ever visited. The only good P.A. is Tish Davis, but my experience changed when they assigned me P A Dirk DeBroekert- for past 3 yrs.
While I am not medical professional - I have plenty of experience from care giving and surviving cancer... I wonder how reviews here can be such opposing levels !? Fakes ?
With severe hypertension I have been on meds for over 15 yrs. for me to travel to Dr apt I must drive 65-miles. So I cannot afford to run to P A DeBroekert often, or wait around and run out of the meds to refill either. I have run out of vital BP meds a few times - due to this poorly organized office. I have never seen the actual Dr - Buchanan.
* The last time I was in for exam - had prior issues with foot , and had previously been referred to Podiatrist... So this was about my raging high blood pressure.
When I attempted to discuss the foot issue with P A DeBroekert - he stated I had no problem, and it would be fine. I asked/expressed that it would need an addl procedure - PA Dirk argued and denied that - 'was rubbish'... He then really put his arrogant foot in his mouth, and staked his 35 yrs
experience on that fact... He was wrong, and also lost ALL credibility by this 'malpractice' - since if he had been doing his job correctly - he would have realized that he was the one whom referred me to the Podiatrist - whom actually completely agreed with my suggestions of what procedure my foot will need.... We actually had 3 different visits that this arrogant ass argued with me. The last time I argued was the last straw - done with this place and Dirk DeBroekert.
If he were not so arrogant, he would have recalled himself referring me, or he would have simple listened to his patient - he did neither...
When I arrived there and they took my BP - it was high - over 160 , and I must ask this:
What sort of medical professional argues with the patient, and when this obviously does me damage by an instant BP increase - I must have been hitting 190 + !
I told him maybe I should walk out now... Perhaps I should have dope slapped him - that is what he deserved really. Plain arrogant and inept. I am sure he does fine with seniors that never know anything, and follow whatever he says... Sorry but I am thinking and experienced.
I honestly felt that if I continued with this medical establishment - I would die sooner.
Office : I just called them to simply get some dates of office visits - they have about the most rude office receptionists. Snotty and condescending - surprising anyone puts up with this crap.
I will get better care via lane county health ! Medicare is substandard, but we are human and deserve respect - I am much happier with lane County health.
ON one occasion - I was having a hypertensive issue and BP was over 200 , I mentioned this to receptionist and that my meds/script needed to be refilled asap... 'Oh you'll have to come in to see Dirk-so he can approve your script again' _ been using this for over 15 yrs !
So I endangered my health again and to a higher level - due to this pathetic med care office.
Many 'real Doctors' would have considered admitting me to hospital with this extreme reading I did not even get a call from PA DeBroekert - since there is obviously no communication with in that office. Someone explain how with holding medication or holding it ransom is good care to a chronic hypertensive patient ?? He also gave me conflicting info re BP prior.
When I left that office the last time - I knew it was the last time I would go there.
I was beyond annoyed, and felt like they do not care, and I even considered discontinued use of the meds I had on for over 15 yrs. Thus emotional damage that led to giving up on medical care all together. I went over a week with BP near 200/ 116. Pathetic 'Un-care'
I have had better , faster , and kinder care in a few 3rd world countries !
The first time I visited this office - Dirk's nurse Debbie was rude and impatient with me, the next time it seemed like she was totally different - I don't trust people with dramatic mood swings and have to wonder what she is on, or what her problem was.
None of this would even happen with quality medical professionals, and this place is only aligned to be compatible with seniors that ask nothing, and never think for them selves.
I suppose if one is seeking medical malpractice - this is where to go, and perhaps if they are sued for malpractice that will be forced to change - good bye to pathetic non-care.
Like I told my real Dr - I think this guy is losing it.... now I think he never had it to lose !
One more aspect - the place stinks - has bad air system as if the restrooms vent stink into the attic. If you want a restroom - you must wait for your appointment !?? So pathetic.
- Hopefully after this rant, it will be the last time they spike my B.P. - do not go there . read more