Don't take this doctor's calls unless you want to be charged hundreds of dollars for a 30 second call that said "lab results came out good". When I proceeded to ask him what he tested for, he just said "everything, and everything is fine". Then went on to charge me for an "up to 40 minute call"... claiming he charged for his expertise when he failed to give me any valuable information. I called in to ask about the charge and when he called me back he literally told me "I am going to chase you for every penny and if you don't pay I'm taking you to collections". When I asked him to talk to me with respect because I don't respond well to disrespect no matter what someone's profession is, he continued to talk down to me. I then said I was going to start recording the call to have proof of his behavior and he hung up in my face.
I will pay him for his 30 second call in which I gained no valuable information that I could take to any of my doctors. I will pay him even though I never received these results. I will pay him even though when I went to the gastroenterologist a few weeks later they literally asked me for my lab results and when I told them "my doctor said he tested everything and it was all fine". They nearly laughed in my face because they couldn't do anything with that information, and that appointment was basically a flop. They were actually annoyed of me for even going without any information to give them. They told me I would have to redo bloodwork or come back once they get a hold of my lab results.
I write this review to warn people who may be hard of cash, or older people who may not have the energy or strength to dispute unfair charges. I write this to protect you.
I've never in my life been charged for 30 second calls even to relay bad or good test results , so this was very new to me. And because of that naturally I questioned it.. I would've more than gladly paid the doctor with a smile on my face had the doctor told me what he tested for when I asked so I can have a better understanding, and relay this to the doctors I was going to see later on. None of which charged me for follow up calls.
I am saddened that there are doctors out there who want to squeeze you for every nickel instead of taking the time to care for a patient and respond to their questions with professionalism, expertise and care. I am saddened that I was literally threatened by him over our last call in such a disgusting manner.
In my own profession if a client criticizes my work or questions billing, never have I ever ONCE insulted them or speak down on them for questioning me. Instead, I professionally go line by line with utmost respect so that they can understand the charges. And if they ever were unsatisfied with my work, I take that as constructive feedback and come up with a plan so that they feel attended to and cared about.
When will we finally come to a place where we actually start caring about what we do and who we do it for. Truly sad. Especially in the medical world, patients are at your mercy and rely on you to give them the proper details for the sake of their health. When they ask questions, here's some constructive feedback, why not take the time to answer, especially when you're going to charge for a full 40 minutes.
I should've taken his other poor reviews more seriously. His threats actually do scare me to be honest... I am it never feels good when someone threatens you.
* what's funny is that on Google he replied to my review calling ME undignified. That's hilarious coming from this narcissist. Literally appalled. If he had a PR exec, they'd tell him to take the high road and not write something so petty. I feel bad for this man. Save yourselves from this egotistical human. read more