I had a great consultation with Main Physician Dr. Garnica, but his female colleague was very discouraging and NOT AT ALL helpful. Issue 1) I inquired about the weight loss program and she just told me that I need to excercise and ear better and cut my portions. Well, I am 43 years old and I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING to control my weight. Just becaouse others want a quick fix doesn't mean that I am looking for one. This was the next to last straw for weight control. I am a vegeterian and I am lactose intollerant. 90% of my diet consists of soy products. I tried to inform her of this but she DID NOT listen. She told me to stop drinking soda, I DON'T DRINK SODA. Again, she didn't listen. I realize what is needed to loose and control weight, and if it was working for me I wouldn't have a need to ask my physician for help, RIGHT??? Issue 2) I am employed full time and I am paid very well. She insulted me by ASSUMING that I was on medi-cal and unable or unwilling to work. I also informed her of this. AGAIN, SHE DID NOT LISTEN. This is very disturbing and frightening. Aren't physicians responsible for reviewing their patients' records to ensure safety? I switched over to this physician and location because it was convenient for me. Well, if convenience and professionalism can't be found in one place, I would definately not recommend Shaw walk-in medical center for a personal or family practice out of convenience. I would reccomend driving the additional distance. They may be OK for urgent medical care, and that would be about it.
Pros: location
Cons: patient's are ""RUSHED"" through w/out being listened to.
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