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Clinical advice should be factual and based on scientific observation. Is there a place for using " people identified as male at birth" in any reputable advice??

My experience with the doctor was great, but everything else was a nightmare. Prices were never discussed with me and I was assured that my insurance would be covering it when I did ask. My insurance did not pick up my 3,000 dollar bill at first like they said. On top of that I received an invoice that my lab results were a 400 dollar charge and then the next month was billed for the same lab appointment but the price changed to an 800 dollar charge. When I called billing to explain that, that doesn't seem right, I was told that there was nothing she could do to change the codes that were submitted (even though the codes were changed to charge me more). It is impossible to talk to someone that is helpful because they either put you on hold for 15 minutes or you can't talk to the people that actually gave you the service. It is sad because I actually really liked the doctor, but unfortunately will never be returning again because of the back end stuff that I have been dealing with for over 2 months.

Had a Nuclear Stress test... Cost $9,000 according to the hospital... Never heard back re the results of the test... Dr walking around looking at their cell phones... This place is so over rated... Never will go back.

I was referred to the Cleveland Clinic North, Stuart, FL via my West Palm Beach VA Hospital Community Service and filled out a pre-appointment form , detailing my diagnosis of paralytic ileus that I had been afflicted with over the past 5 months since I was discharged from a blocked intestinal track that had opened up (confirmed later by a CAT scan at the VA Hospital). My first appointment at CC North was with a Kevin Wissinger, MD (a general surgeon rather than a G.I. specialist) who asked me "What brings you here" indicating he had not read my pre-appointment detailed medical report. The only thing he did for an examination was to shove his hand into my herniated intestinal protrusion that caused the first serious pain since it developed over 50 years ago. He then referred me to an appointment with a "GI Specialist" (Gastroenterologist) but instead - turned out to be Jingyi Duan, PA). Later - I was billed $300 for this initial "referral" interview session. My next appointment was with what I understood to be a Gastroenterologist - but instead was Jingyi Duan, PA and as in my first interview, she asked what brings you here?" suggesting she had not read my detailed account of my paralytic ileus. I described in detail how I have been managing it. Without any examination, she began suggesting lay treatments for normal constipation: I could try a potty stool and try laxatives. I explained I had tried all that and was using Milk of Magnesia every 3rd day, drinking lots of liquids and avoiding all the foods that might be hard to digest. I asked her to exam my abdomen and lay prone on the examination bench and she felt around for about a minute without any comment. She then wrapped up our session by recommending I try MiraLax instead of Milk of Magnesia (and take it every 4 days instead of the 3 day interval I was using with Milk of Magnesia). She mentioned I could schedule follow up appointment in several months (but I declined as there was nothing to suggest I would receive any real help for my condition). Later I was billed $630 for this appointment. At a cost to the VA of about $1000, I received no advice to manage my paralytic ileus beyond what is widely available online for treating constipation. Other medical references online for addressing chronic paralytic ileus involve blood tests for infection risks, checking potassium, etc. levels and invasive surgery.

I hate this place. Your rich you will live.

Beware! Dr. Vincent Boytim is one doctor that I would NOT want to recommend. The physical was not done well, and he did NOT listen to me. He ordered the WRONG test and would not admit it even after I contacted the Ombudsman's office. Now I am left with a hefty bill and need to order new tests with a NEW doctor. Shame on you. Don't talk down to me. Get off your righteous pedestal and remember that you are providing a service to your patients. Wow! Cleveland Clinic is supposed to be top-notch. I guess they have good and bad doctors like everyone else.

Dr. Margaret Tsai (Amherst, OH) is a wonderful doctor. So wonderful, in fact, that it next to impossible to make or change and appointment. HOWEVER - I have had THREE appointments canceled with her since April of 2023. Each time, I reschedule, the next available is months away. She canceled again today (25 July 24) and the next available isn't until Feb 2025!!! That's a SEVEN MONTHS from today!!! What kind of doctor does that? As nice a person as she is - I'm done with her...

I made the appointment with CC in Weston because I have long COVID and post concussion. I was matched with a NP who was not familiar with those diagnosis. I have migraines so she concentrated on 'headaches'. We did go over a few other things, but her focus was headache. I looked at my MyChart and saw she had said neurological tests were normal but she did not do them, this was so important because I would have failed them. She told me I was too complicated and referred me to another doc, a headache specialist. I spent so much money coming to Fl and I am so confused.