Podiatrist

panda1234 · ‎04-27-2015

I go every six weeks for nail care. I have been going to the doctor for about 10 months. The last two visits she suggested that I would benefit by seeing someone else and she named the person. One of the people would even come to my home for the visit. I don't know if she wants to get rid of me or just trying to be helpful in suggesting somebody else could help me . What do you think?

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@panda1234. Did you ask her why you needed to see someone else?

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Franklinbell · ‎01-04-2015

I'm going to think positive and think she is trying to help!

Alsace Gal · ‎11-25-2014

@panda1234 wrote:
I go every six weeks for nail care. I have been going to the doctor for about 10 months. The last two visits she suggested that I would benefit by seeing someone else and she named the person. One of the people would even come to my home for the visit. I don't know if she wants to get rid of me or just trying to be helpful in suggesting somebody else could help me . What do you think?

@panda1234

I don't know, can you call her office and ask?

pdlinda · ‎10-23-2011

@Alsace Gal Just my guess...it's useless to call his office and ask them why they made that suggestion that she go elsewhere because they will likely just answer in a "benign" fashion essentially avoiding any "confrontation."

To me, she's better off accepting the suggestion of the home provider or going to another office because what this doctor did to her was dismissive and I wouldn't ever return to that office.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@panda1234 wrote:
I go every six weeks for nail care. I have been going to the doctor for about 10 months. The last two visits she suggested that I would benefit by seeing someone else and she named the person. One of the people would even come to my home for the visit. I don't know if she wants to get rid of me or just trying to be helpful in suggesting somebody else could help me . What do you think?

@panda1234 I think the only thing to think is that you need to get someone else and let the reason go unasnwered. For whatever reason, you need to get somebody else. . . I hope you love the new person!

AuntMame · ‎10-16-2010

If she provided a name of another doctor for you to see then she obviously had some specific reason for you to be seen by someone else. She is a podiatrist and she referred you to another podiatrist, is that correct? Or did she refer you to a general practitioner?

Having been the rounds of podiatrists for both myself and my mom I know it is not uncommon to be referred to another podiatrist or another foot-and-ankle doctor for specific kinds of evaluations and treatment.

My podiatrist doesn't do x-rays for instance. For that I must go to a different clinic.

Podiatry visits are sometimes paid by Medicare and insurance could be another reason why she suggested you be seen by someone else or be seen at home.

I would call the office and ask that they look up your medical record and see why you were referred to another doctor. If you have a MyChart record you can also look up your chart online to see if there are any notes or recommendations.

rms1954 · ‎06-06-2019

@panda1234 did you ask her for her reasoning?

Jo1313 · ‎02-02-2021

Here there is only 1 and she should apply for a job as a pedicurest!...I have a chronic wound on my foot almost 6 yrs( almost lost my foot due to a rare infection)..So I go every 3 months.

She rarely touches it ..told the nurse my pain level was 5...the dr. never looks at the computer..trims my nails and callouses then heads for the door..(It must be lunchtime for her !!!)..

AWhile back I called the head of the dept. and told him..nothing has changed...I came home and did my own wound care and cut myself!..

Everytime I go I'm hoping she will be gone..I've had 4 different ones in nearly 6 yrs. Dr.s here leave like flies..The next closest one is 76 miles away.

Wish I could get paid to do my own wound care!