I was a new resident to Nashville and needed relief from recurring diarrhea/nausea following a trip to Cancun. A family member who sees Dr. Brian had recommended him and I explained this to the scheduler who said that I would need to be seen first as a new patient work-up then be rescheduled for a second appointment to treat the diarrhea. This Dr. Scott concurred on my new patient visit. Dr. Brian did a breast exam, debated whether to do a pap smear, scheduled lab work and x-ray despite all this having been done previously before my move and I could have had my records transferred.
I did not schedule a follow-up visit. Given the circumstances, I would hope Dr. Scott would have empathy for his patients rather than thinking all people are out to gouge him. He had little interest in that I was new to the area, needed some bowel relief, nor that I was recommended to him by a family member. He was strictly by the book, lacking compassion, and seemed more intent in covering himself in case of a lawsuit without regard to a patient's insurance cost, time, or discomfort.
I wasn't asking for narcotics - I simply wanted the diarrhea to stop. Instead, he does a breast exam. read more