I know how much a good radiologist can make a difference and so, based on google reviews, I called Progressive MRI to set up an appointment. I have a connective tissue disorder and many things have been going wrong with my body while I was living abroad, requiring 6 MRIs for my hands, knee, and hips. I need these done by next week, as I have consults with several surgeons for a second opinion. I explained all of the above to the receptionist named Ms. Venessa at Progressive radiology, who schedule appointments. She asked that I email her a copy of all MRIs and she will call me right back to schedule the appointments after she has verified the papers. I waited all day and no one even bothered to call me back. When i called them back, a lady name Keisha said Venessa knows the details but she's busy, and so she'll get back to me tomorrow. They treated me as if I am a difficult patient, and as if they are doing me a favor to schedule an appointment. When i asked why did they tell me they would call me right back, and make me wait all day, only to find ot they weren't even planning to call me back until tomorrow. I also asked them due to tight schedule, why it has to take so long to just schedule, and Keisha said I don't know what to tell you because its Venessa who you spoke to and she's very busy and can't come to the phone until tomorrow. I called back few hours later again but received same answer. I found it very unprofessional that they don't even return your calls as promised, and to give round around excuses to schedule appointments. They knew I am in pain, coming from VA to dc, yet, not even a simple apology for making me wait all day, and another 24hours, not to mention how ridiculous it is to hear such unnecessary and personal rude comments.
To make matter even worse, and disheartening actually, is how they treated me as if I am such a hassle when I told them that I have involuntary movements disorder in my legs(myotonic) and may require some additional assistance during my MRIs. I asked if they could give me some simple reminders during MRI sessions, for example if I am involuntarily moving too much, as my movements are very subtle and often, I can't tell at times if I am moving. The lady(I believe it was Keisha), said no, we have full schedule so we cannot stop for your personal needs. If you mess up, then you'll just have to take the imaging as is, then if your doctors are not happy, they have to write you a new script." I pleaded, I am sorry but this is an illness I don't have any control over, and that in the past, when radiology technician gave me a simple reminder between sections over the intercom. She still said no. Despite my hand pain, I feel a duty to let other patients know, If you have been suffering from, say a back pain, yet your doctors can't find answers, and require multiple MRIs, don't come here because they will treat you as if you are some hypochondria, or that these MRIs are unnecessary. In addition, IF you are suffering from any pain or involuntary movements, or muscle spasms/twitch due to pain, and may require some empathetic accommodation should you flinch during MRI, you don't want to go to Progressive MRI centers. I have had other MRI centers where they are willing to schedule me in the evening so that if I require a bit of extra time, they can accommodate me. Companies after maximizing profit and find patients with reasonable accommodation to be cumbersome, and lack any compassion, should not be tolerated by us- educated empowered consumers. read more