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I need advice. I really do not like my Dr but I have no idea what to do.
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An_246489 posted:
I was not thrilled with the providers I had to choose but after doing research I picked who I thought would be the best Dr out of the bunch. So far I am not impressed the secretary is rude, the nurse can be too, and the amount of time I usually have to wait once I am put into a room ranges from 15-30 mins, she spends 5-10 mintues with me and that's it. Anyways, thats not a deal breaker because I have limited options as far as providers go. However, I found out the hard way my insurance sucks with a 10k deductible and being responsible for 20% after that I cant afford the tests she wants me to have done just because. Espically, without proper justification. This practice does not seem to understand that there are people in the world who do not have the money to pay for whatever they order. I was given attitude for even stating why should I do this it is expensive, I was told the Dr would call me in a few weeks. I'm already over 2k in debt for an ultrasound and blood work, because I am 32 she treats me like I am high risk so I did some testing without question to be on the safe side. I told them honestly when they took my history everything including the fact I had my son 4 weeks early 16 years ago (my 2nd child was 3 days late), and I had a blood clot about 10 years ago and that 10 years ago I was on the pill, smoked, and was 50 pounds overweight. I'm not sure if there was an actual clot. I was under the impression because of the chest pains I had a clot in my lung and it dissolved on its own. Its been almost 10 years since that and I had to have a whole bunch of tests done in the ER including a test where radioactive fluid was injected into my arm and a scan was done, she could get the records, I do not think she has. Because of these two very old issues she wants me to go see a specialist an go on medications to prevent labor and see a specialist for that reason alone. This is my 3rd child and so far my easiest and healthiest pregnancy and I wont take meds and see a specialist on a whim. Its not all because of the cost either I feel like at this point she is ordering tests that are unnecessary rather than spending time with me the patient and getting all the info she needs. Worst of all now the Dr is moving and becoming part of a practice I dumped years ago because that OB/GYN was horrid. I do not know what to do. Even the perinatologist she sent me to for that expensive level 2 ultrasound she felt was crucial but could not be bothered to look at ( I went on the 28th of last month for that ,my regular monthly checkup was yesterday btw) told me the baby was very healthy and everything looked great. My instincts tell me to find a new Dr asap however my options are limited. So far the other providers in my network are nothing to write home about. I checked their reviews an quite a few websites for each one and I feel as if I will be going from one bad situation to another. I'm 22 weeks along I need to find a solution and soon. I do not know what to do.
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Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff responded:
Hi Anon and Welcome -

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am sorry to hear you are struggling with your doctor, during this exciting time you should have a good relationship, open and easy communication.

I am sure if you had the opportunity to sit down without being rushed you would be able to explain your concerns and the doctor could explain their reason for tests and protocol.

Are you a candidate for being followed by a midwife? Do you have any birthing centers that may be a more affordable option?

To connect with other moms-to-be check out our Pregnancy 2nd Trimester Community.

I hope you find someone that you feel comfortable with and have a enjoyable rest of your pregnancy.

Keep us posted,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
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