I am frustrated to have to compose this review. My boyfriend, Andrew, is one of Dr. Siddiqi's patients. We attended all of his appointments together, including most recently on November 27. At this visit, Dr. Siddiqi administered a second round of steroids via shot to Andrew's neck. He has experienced continued discomfort since then, but found respite in the prescribed pain medicine. Andrew always takes less than the suggested dosage, and is responsible with his use.
The first weekend of December, we took a trip to Colorado. I forgot his medicine at home. I called the Texas Spine Center office but never heard back. I am aware the business is closed over the weekend, but an answering service should have been able to relay a message to Dr. Siddiqi. Thankfully, I was able to resolve the issue on my own by refilling Andrew's prescription at a local pharmacy. When we returned home to Houston, I consolidated his medicine to one bottle. This past Friday, we drove to San Antonio. I brought his medicine with me. Unfortunately, our truck was broken into and several items were stolen. Among those items was my travel bag, which contained a number of valuables including my gun and all of Andrew's medicine. While I am aware this is an unusual circumstance, and presents what may be interpreted as a "red-flag" for abuse of the prescription, it truly was nothing more than an unfortunate series of events. I personally called Dr. Siddiqi's office at the Texas Spine Center on Friday and spoke to a PA. After explaining the situation and offering to send over a copy of the police report, she told me without hesitation that the doctor would not be refilling his prescription. I asked her to please have him return my call. After several hours, we did not hear back. My boyfriend called the office again a short while later. The same PA answered and assured us again our call would be returned. We did not receive any call. Of course, that was Friday and the office is closed for the weekend.
I find this to be highly irresponsible care to provide. I take offense at the PA's blunt and frankly accusatory reaction to our predicament. Even if there was some sort of law that prohibits prescribing any further medication to alleviate his pain, a personal phone call would have gone a long way to assure us that his care as a patient is a priority for Texas Spine Center. It is especially disturbing that if Dr. Siddiqi or his office staff suspected that Andrew had developed a dependency on the medication he prescribed (which is what I understand the PA's behavior to be evidence of) -- he did not reach out, attempt to contact or consult with us. The sort of "not my problem" attitude Texas Spine Center has demonstrated is deeply troubling.
I will be seeking out a new physician to handle our spine care, I suggest you take your business elsewhere as well. read more
