I am a 35yr Registered Nurse and have worked every aspect of patient care. My specialty is the E.R.. I have worked beside some of the best Doctors in Nashville, with an outstanding knowledge base in their field and great bedside manner. My career is very rewarding. When I come across a Dr like Dr Leone it upsets me to think of the damage both psychological and physical that can be done to the public. I have always been a patient advocate. I myself have suffered with a metabolic disorder since my 20's so I can relate to the neuropathy with chronic pain during flare-ups. I have prayed for the numbness and tingling but get the severe burning. This flare-up has lasted 2 years, I developed autonomic dysregulation so even my BP is fluctuating. I did my research looking for a center that could help me get off the narcotics and do my PT both. My neurologist found cervical stenosis with disc protrusion. Also protrusion in the lumbar area and a tear at L4-5. My right leg would not weight bear at times which put me on the ground. EMG showed nerve damage. My Neurologist spoke of PT before surgery and to let him know where I wanted to go. Surgery was not going to be an option, I have taken care of to many gone bad. Dr Leone entered the room, already appeared rushed. I wanted to let him know about my metabolic disorder, that I was very sensitive to medication. It was obvious to me at this point that he was oblivious when it came to Endocrinology. He made the statement that what I was telling him was not medically possible. Well believe me it is because I live it and I was just repeating what my Endo and Neuro had stated. It troubles me to come across a Dr. that is arrogant and cup already full with no room for knowledge. Medicine is a continuous learning process. He had not even read the multitude of medical history forms you have to fill out. He knew not a thing of my case. The only thing he knew was I was from out of county and he did not even get that right. So I did not even get to the part that I was looking for a center to help me get off the meds and start PT. Please, Please do not use this facility!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
more