I went to the West End Medical Center in the West End (they have a satellite office). The office was clean and orderly. Parking was tight and there was a security guard at the door when I left (maybe his shift started a couple hours after they open).
I did not qualify for the sliding scale fee because I receive too much in unemployment benefits.
I was given tests that were supposed to go to the lab and paid for those tests. I was given an antibiotic just in case-results weren't back. When the results were due in, I discovered that one of the test results that I was looking for was never sent to the lab. After paying $85 for office visit and labs, I was not about to go back and pay for an additional visit to see the doctor this time. I thought that was what I was paying for before--to see the doctor.
I tried their affiliate office on N. Marietta today because I didn't want to go back to the West End and this office was closer to me. I was feeling tired all the time and stressed out. He said do you spend ""me time""? I said yes. He said well count backwards by 7 and fold this paper in half 2 times. He then said, ""Well, sometimes people just feel that way. The brain fills up and since we can't download that info, it can't take anymore... Come back when you can to do a blood work up. At least we will know if everything else is okay. It will only cost $55.""
I can't believe a doctor said your brain fills up and can't take no more. He also looked in my eyes and said that the eyes are indicators of anemia. I told him I was anemic. It's not in the eyes, its the dark circles under the eyes that may indicate a deficiency.
I want my money back this time!
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