Horrible! I agree with the past comment that notes this is a place where doctors who are unable to attain their own practice or get hired in any other establishment are employed. I am a nurse and took my husband there to get assessed. I was belittled by Dr. Schmalz, who arrogantly began to quiz me on my medical understanding and comprehension of illnesses making it seem as though there was no reason for the visit. Little does he know I am a DON and have more experience and knowledge then he can acquire in a lifetime. Any common person knows that illnesses depend on the individual and never present similarly or in a distinct way. For example, I know an individual who had a splitting headache and no other symptoms and actually was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. You would think a physician would comprehend that concept. I have dealt with unprofessional physicians before but this experience was simply unacceptable. He was pompous and treated me as his inferior. Not to mention he dismissed my husbands concerns noting his complaints and health condition were not "the end of the world." I was very tolerant as my husbands health is my number #1 priority. However, irritated at the receipt of such treatment, I did lose my patience and explained to him rather bluntly that doctors should realize that nurses are valuable and he needs to respect our profession as well as his patients and patients families. I strongly recommend finding a primary care doctor out there who actually has medically based intelligence and promotes the proper ethics. Why go to an establishment that promotes demeaning behavior and where doctors are uneducated? My recommendation is to go receive healthcare in an institution where you will also receive respect. You will get the best of both worlds....and your body will thank you for it!
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