Anyone here ever fire a Doctor-or complain to your states Medical Board?

[the ringo kid]

Just wondering-has anyone here ever "fired" one of their doctors? and or made any complaints to your States Medical Board??

Reason I'm asking is-because for the first time ever--I'm going to fire one of my specialist "doctors" and send in a written complain on two doctors.

I'm completely FED UP!!!!! with two "drs. Y'all remember that thread that I posted on a quack dr-whose mis-diagnosis has cost me a career with the company I wanted to drive for. Well, on Wednesday--I called that transportation companies corporate section which I think is located in Dallas.

I got into a lengthy conversation with the corporate nurse. I filled her in with what happened when I went for a physical at the laughable "Med Center" where I was sent to take my physical. I had to tell said quack--about the causes for my brain surgery--which was to relieve me of my Essential Tremors problems. "Dr. mark" would ask me questions and while trying to reply to them, would walk out of the exam room.

OK, as I KNEW that that quack--did NOT listen to my replies-he was going to write down wrong info--which he did. I got proof that he did from the companies nurse. After I made 2 visits to this drs office--I tried no less than 10 times total--to get the jerk to write down the correct info--which he still refused.

When I got done with the first visit to this jerks office--I got a written letter that had the vaguest of info possible--enough to cover his butt-but still enough to cause me my intended career. OK, well-this was a classic "pea under the shells-slight of hand--game." Meaning-the letter I got from him never mentioned his mis-diagnosis of me. However, the letter that the transportation companies nurse got--says he did indeed-say (not these exact words) that I did have a history of seizures - which I clearly have never had. I'm not sure what else the companies letter version has-as I was not given a copy of that. Just the poorly worded copy I got from the idiot.

I'm currently waiting to get back in touch with the company nurse who informed me of that wrong diagnosis. I get a copy of that in hand--would anyone know if I have enough grounds to sue this "dr.?" I don't have any experience in suing anyone--so I don't know any ins or outs on the process.

Though I could use any possible winnings--that aint the reason why I want to sue that idiot. I want him to feel enough "sting" where it counts-to keep him from giving a royal screwing to others. Maybe make him stop being arrogant and think twice before wrongly diagnosing anyone.

I don't have a lot of time--and probably the next 5 days? but would like to see what you all think on this-whether I have a good chance at success and what you have experienced in firing a dr--and or making a complaint on one.

When I first inquired for the states med board--automated and I got a brief form in the mail to state my complaint on-saying it'll be at least 45 days till any hopes of a reply.

I do not think that a dr-should have the kind of power that the one I want to possibly sue--has. I can now offer proof on my behalf--but career-wise-its too late and ill not be hired.

The other dr--that I want to file a complaint on--is for several reasons--too long to list--but not as bad as dr nr 1's is. Nr 2 for example--never calls me with a reply on things I'm inquiring on-that I'm told EVERY TIME that I will get calls on. I took a copy of a 3rd drs report on my--saying my stints-battery-wires etc--will NOT impact at all-on my ability to safely drive a vehicle hauling patients,supplies etc.

I cant remember what else I wanted to say about the above? but, I was raised to question. In doing so--my points I made have been proven to be correct--and the "dr" in question-proven to be wrong whether intentionally or not?

Cmort-if you read this? maybe what I can post later might help in your case as well.

 

[NYlakesider]

I never reported a Doc, but I did leave one as I did not fell he was working in his patients best interest.

Went to this Cardiac Doc for 8 years. Had a little problem and called the office.. The receptionist said he had taken the whole month off and some Doc I had never heard of was covering for him.

I felt that if he could take off a whole month I was going Doc shopping. As I now lived up on the lake, a good medical community was available at 1/2 the distance I was going to see that Cardiac Doc. He used to be in a practice with 2 other Docs and had a large office with X rays, ultra sounds, stress equipment. Now it was only him and he sold off all his equipment and he was about 65 and I do not think he will be in practice much longer.

I now have a Cardiac Doc that is in with 5 other Docs, much closer and has plenty of equipment and he does not take off months at a time.

 

[the ringo kid]

^^^^^^^I feel exactly as you do. I don't feel my neurologist has his patients at best interest-clearly proving to me over the last 16 months. Money--is his motivation. I'm in the process of trying to find another--even if I have to go as far as San Antonio-from Corpus--which is over 100 miles one way. I had asked my insurance company what this doc gets paid-to see me all of maybe-3 minutes. My co-pay aside-they said just under $1,500.

Oh and, when I called last week to see if I could get a statement from him for me-=to better my position with the company I wanted to work for--I was told id get a call back--which I never got--so I made an in-house visit this morning and ONLY got to see the new receptionist--who's only been there for about 3 weeks.

Also--that dr somehow mistakingly thought I was seeing a doctor in San Antonio--and I tried inquiring how they came up with that conclusion? and I never received an answer. The only dr I ever saw in San Antonio--was a Dr. Patel--and he has nothing to do with Neurological stuff.

 

[hoosierone]

Life is short. I'd look for referrals to a different doctor(s).

 

[the ringo kid]

Life is short. I'd look for referrals to a different doctor(s).

I just started that process as of this morning. Effectively--as soon as I get word on another neurologist who does the bi-monthly programming for my brain stimulator -- this guy will be a distant and unpleasant memory. I'm so angry with him too-that I now wish I could include him in another law suit. This one-for completely wasting my time since July 2015.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

...as soon as I get word on another neurologist who does the bi-monthly programming for my brain stimulator....

The company that makes your "brain stimulator" should have a list of Docs in your area that are checked out on their devices, and which ones that might specifically focus full time on that type of treatment.

 

[Marine Corps Air]

Ringo,

I never filed a complaint when we lived in The Great State of Texas, but I did go to their website (the state medical board) to try to obtain any available information and complaints for two doctors that we planned to use. It is a somewhat tedious process and the information that I wanted was not available to the public. They do cover each other's "back sides" and it has to almost be a felony before the state medical board will censure a member. Revoking a medical license is almost never done.

Now as to CPAs, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy will rip your heart out in a "New York minute"!! Reminds me of that old Chuck Connors T V series, "Branded"!

Will any of this information help?

Google

 

[rockquarry]

A detailed statement with too many facts is not something to put on an Internet forum or any other place where many have access.

I have filed one such complaint (in Texas). I was impressed that the complaint was handled in a serious and professional manner. However, you must provide them with indisputable, factual information. "He said, she said" won't work.

 

[wingriderz]

Yes and Yes on bolth your questions. Two doctors on complaint to florida board. 1st doc passed me with flying colors D O T physical for truck driveing. With a sign off on eye exam. For Class A license.The very same day went to D M V and flunked the eye test. Went to eye doc same day said he could fix it for me to pass with new glasses. Wrong I had severe catracts in bolth eyes glasses as some here know wont fix that. I end up having catract surgery latter. I filed on both Drs. The one that passed me with flying colors and the one that took money for exam and new glasses that he knew would not help.Bolth Dr. Covered their butts and the state sided with them. In this state the dr would have to kill ya and still say its your fault . that was about 6 years ago.

 

[Harkrader]

Fired two, wrote complaint about one.

First one was a FAA Aeromedical Examiner. He took "overly long" to check testicles and for hernias. I complained to the FAA and found out there were other complaints against him by women and a couple other men. His Examiner authority was revoked but he continued in business as a physician.

Second was a cardiologist. After bypass surgery, described by other docs as excellent, the cardiologist I was seeing put me on a course of Carvedilol (not sure I spelled that correctly). I got weaker and weaker. He said I needed more of the stuff and doubled the dose. I continued to weaken so he doubled it again. I got to the point where I couldn't bend over without running out of breath, and I was thinking I was going to die. A friend suggested another cardiologist and I went to him. I've never heard one doc criticize another, but I could see this guy was burning mad after he did a complete checkup of me. He took me off the drug and put me on another and I instantly improved.

I worked with a man who, like me, was a pilot in small jets. His company required their pilots to take a physical every 6 months from their own company doc, who was an Aeromedical Examiner. The company required the glucose tolerance test, something FAA did NOT require.

After a couple years with them he was informed he had failed the test, that the doc had reported such to the FAA, and that his Medical Certificate, required to fly, was revoked. He screamed. He had no symptoms and now had a legal fight on his hands. He screamed at the company for making him take a test not required by FAA. The doc said it was mandatory to report failure of the test to FAA. FAA did revoke his MC.

Furious, he went to a special clinic somewhere in Michigan that specialize in diabetes and those tests. They gave him a whole battery of tests and concluded, in writing, that first, he had no diabetes of any kind to any degree; and that the result he got from his employer was likely die to the doc having mis-administered the test.

He took that to his employer and said they could admit to FAA that they had bungled the test or he would sue them for all he could get.

They did inform FAA of the "error". He also demanded they pay for the tests he took, and they agreed. AND he said he refused to ever again take a test from their doc. They agreed.

 

[wingriderz]

Next I didnt file on these but have had two cardiologist in last 5 years almost kill me. 1 st one said I didnt need heart valve replacement surgery yet that was 2013. That next week I was in Er and admitted for emergency heart valve replacement. I ended yp in that hospital for over a month. Second one tryied to pull me off a med I will have to stay on for life. My best advice you must take total control of your health care period. Just this week went to see a follow yp six month cardiologist.Havent seen this in six month never looked yp from his computer when I was speaking and didnt even do an E K G. On me that has a mechinical valve. I am shoping for a new Doc.

 

[kwselke]

I'd recommend finding another doctor and forgoing filing formal complaints or filing a lawsuit.

I did not realize your medical issues had been caused by Essential Tremors. Only a handful of doctors I've run into know what they are. If you've had the brain implant yours must have been very bad.

I know there are specialists here in Houston who deal with the issue and do the implants. It's a long round-trip but I've done the Corpus/Houston round trip in a day many times in the past for business.

Oh yes, Essential Tremors run in my family and I've been blessed with them since puberty.

For those reading who have no idea of what Essential Tremors are, it's a non-Parkinson genetically inherited tremor and non-life threatening. An Essential Tremor will not show when the hands are at rest, where a Parkinson tremor will. It's a random firing of neurons which can be annoying to dangerous. The further your hands get away from your body core the harder the tremor is to control. Hand orientation such as palm up palm down can effect the severity of the tremor. If I hold my Glock sideways it may be because my hands are steadier that way, not because I'm being tacti-cool.

 

[Bekeart]

Did NOT file with Medical Board (or what ever their correct name)

Did complain to Humana. (Insurance provider)

Had appointment.
Initial check in and preliminary review by nurse.
Back to waiting room for two hours.
I finally gave up and walked out.
Doctor billed insurance for a FIFTEEN minute consultation.
He never saw me that day.
Reported to this to Humana - mentioned FRAUD ...

No idea what happened.

I will NOT see that doctor again.
Even if there are reports of falling temperatures in Hades.

Bekeart

 

[Whitwabit]

I filed on a company doctor .. told me nothing was wrong and to go back to work after having severe back and chest pains ..

Was admitted to the hospital with a Spontaneous Pneumothorax 35 minutes after getting off work ..

He was fired !! when his license was revoked .. I was the 5th complaint in 2 1/2 months on him .. he only worked there 3 months ..

Heard he moved to another state to practice ..

 

[Muss Muggins]

I just started that process as of this morning. Effectively--as soon as I get word on another neurologist who does the bi-monthly programming for my brain stimulator -- this guy will be a distant and unpleasant memory. I'm so angry with him too-that I now wish I could include him in another law suit. This one-for completely wasting my time since July 2015.

What's a brain stimulator?

 

[kwselke]

What's a brain stimulator?

Electrode placed in the brain that counteracts the spontaneous firing of neurons and relieves the Essential Tremor. The tremors are not constant and vary for a multitude of reasons.

 

[gman51]

You would have to have a clear cut totally documented case and then you still might lose. The group is a close bunch.
I have quit going to doctors because I felt they wanted me to pay for their new Lexus.

 

[LVSteve]

My girlfriend should fire one of her doctors IMHO.

I still have my doubts about the competency of some of the medical profession involved in my late wife's treatment for cancer. In fact, the supposed super-duper cancer center she attended went belly up couple of years after she passed, probably to the benefit of healthcare in Southern Nevada.

 

[Tom S.]

What's a brain stimulator?

Centerfold from Playboy magazine?

 

[the ringo kid]

Thanks all, ill be back on Monday for better replies, but, ill try excplaining more as well.