I may have written a positive review for ProPartnersMD originally, but an event during my last visit has ensured I will not be giving this practice my business again.
On my most recent visit, I scheduled a physical, and also noted on the phone that I wanted to speak to the doctor about possibly getting on an anti-depressant. When it came time to discuss my symptoms to the doctor, I essentially poured my heart out. I told him everything I had been feeling, the issues I've been having, the fact that I've tried counseling, etc. The response?
""Well, if you keep feeling that way, just come back in for another visit.""
That was it. Could I have gotten more of a cold, uninterested response? I needed help. I didn't need it later, I needed it then. And instead I got a cold shoulder and a complete lack of concern for a serious issue I was having. Even if he didn't want to immediately prescribe medicine, the least he could have done was be conversational, ask me questions, give me advice or even refer me to someone who might be able to help better.
But no. I got nothing. I left the office livid, upset, and torn over the fact that I had made a legitimate effort to receive help and was blown off. And as a guy, I had serious trepidation about discussing depression, because it made me feel weak. The doctor's reaction made me feel even weaker, and stupid.
I won't be going back to ProPartnersMD, ever. It's not that hard to give a physical to somebody. A physician sets themself apart by providing care in instances like mine, where other circumstances require a little extra. I didn't get a little extra. I didn't get anything.
Avoid at all costs.
more