I went to this doctor because I was breaking out with some type of hives or skin eruptions. He very matter of fact said it was a staph infection; prescribed antibiotics and sent me home. He said it was infectious. My symptoms got worse so I went to ER where the attending doctor said it was definitely NOT staph but a type of viral infection and recommended I go to a dermatologist. When I went back for a referral to a dermatologist, he was very upset that I sought a second opinion and was still adamant that I had staph. Mind you he never prescribed a culture, biopsy or blood test of any kind to find out what I actually had. When he examined me he didn't get out of his chair; I felt like he was just going through the motions and wanted to get me out of his office as soon as possible and move on the next person. I WAS MORE OF AN ""INCONVENIENCE"" THAN A PATIENT that he was getting paid to treat. I would NOT recommend this doctor. I still have this condition six weeks later and per the ER doctor and the dermatologist, I DO NOT HAVE STAPH. I'm also complaining to the medical board about this doctor for his LACK OF CONCERN for me as his patient and the needless worry me and my family have endured for his lack of follow-through.
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