This doctor was disrespectful and negligent. I arrived early for my appointment, eager for treatment options regarding my multiple disc herniations. At the ripe age of 27, I definitely stood out from other patients in the waiting room. I finally get called back after waiting 30 mins, they did not take my vitals or weight, sat me in the exam room. The nurse was nice. I gave her the CD of my MRI and she got it ready for the doctor. Dr came into the room and asked why I am here- He never even closed the door. I told him my GP reported 3 herniations in my spine via MRI. He quickly skims through the pictures and LAUGHS, says "actually, you have 2". I told him I have been dealing with the pain for over 6 months, barely able to work enough to pay rent. He then starts drumming up and down my back asking "does this hurt?" "Yes! that hurts!" "it shouldn't hurt" He began hitting me harder, I pushed his hand away. He LAUGHS and tells me I shouldn't be in much pain from herniated discs in my lumbar spine and I should probably up my anti depressants. I said "please don't laugh at me and please don't make that lazy excuse. Can I please have an RX for the pain?" He told me he doesn't know me so he would not give me any perscription. I am not joking when I say this man LAUGHED at me the entire appointment with the DOOR OPEN. My girlfriend intervened and explained my job is labor intensive, I have an autoimmune condition and I have been suffering. "I am not a carpenter, I can't fix everything. You need a whole team of doctors for your issues". Which is ironic because I am a professional carpenter and would never talk to my client/coworker/designer/students the way he talked to me. He said he would order me physical therapy but that is all, and he never turned in the papers for it.
After seeing another doctor, they told me you can't see MRI clearly on a CD file and it should be digitally sent for correct results... so to sum it up, Dr.Pak literally does not care. He is the embodiment of what is wrong with USA healthcare- showing up for a paycheck, not to help people.
I wish I could get a refund for the copay, emotional toll and hour drive I made to see Dr. Pak laugh in my face. read more