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Switching Doctors
Sep 26, 2012
From my last post I did some more research and after my visit with Dr. Syed Ahmed, I really didn't feel satisfied with going to him for my revision surgery. The reason I felt uncomfortable was, as I sat in his office with several other patients that was there before me, and waited over an hour to see him. Some people had early morning appointment and mines was 10:30 but he didn't walk in the door until 11:30. I knew there was a problem when one of his patients stated that he always have them book early morning appointments but never there on time. UNPROFESSIONAL to me. I was like the 5th person to be called, but what i noticed is that everyone that was there was not in his office for no more than 5 min maybe less.....
Once I was called and he asked me what brings me into his office, I explained why and handed him all my medical records from my previous doctors at hand and he casually look through them. I continue to tell him why i was there and from what I told him he agreed it was time to remove my band. He requested a copy of my last upper GI on CD and told me to go to the front desk to make appointment to return in a month. My problem with him....was I felt RUSHED. I had a list of question I didn't even get to ask him before he was telling me to go make another appointment. I turned back around to ask him another question and before I knew it he had the next patient in his office.
At the front desk she didn't even ask any question she just handed me a paper of all the things I have get done to have weigh loss surgery. I kindly explained to her I already had the surgery, I'm here to see about my option for revision. Another red flag. I walked out that office not happy with the services I was provided. As I was standing there not even 5 min the patient after me was already coming out his office. ANOTHER RED FLAG. After a few days had passed i sent an email to the email address located at the bottom of his business card in regards to my additional question. They never responded...ANOTHER RED FLAG to me. I have faild question but yet you dont have time nor your staff to answer any of the question that are general question. THANKS BUT NO THANKS.
I went back to the drawing board, I felt anyone that don take their time with patients, I DO NOT WANT THEM WORKING ON ME! So I came across The Bariatric Group of NY and was provided with a doctor that accepts my insurance Fidelis NY and was given an appointment for October 16th in New Hyde Park, NY to meet the doctor in regards to my option for revision surgery. The great thing about this place they have a siminar available via online and you dont have to worry about taking time off from work to attend. They have a siminar for Revision Surgery....Lets see how this goes. It maybe a little far from my home but I rather travel and have the best care then feel rush and wind up with regrets.
