Oy, I have had the same experience with my new, supposedly "wellness friendly" internist, with my lipid profile. I called last week to get the order for a new test; she said wait 6-8 wks. I called the office, left a message and she calls back. Hmm, I get suspicious when the doctor calls me back, instead of the office staff; I know from my friend she's having trouble building up her practice.
She says, "And why do you want a lipid profile done?" I respond, "Ah, remember, my numbers, especially my LDL were way up. This is a change. You told me to retest in 6-8 wks." She says, "I have 6 months written here." I respond, "No, you said 6-8 wks." She replies, "Well, I guess I wrote the wrong thing."
She faxed the order to the lab, but I am waiting until Tuesday to go, as I have other blood work that needs to be done for my osteoporosis meds.
I am really frustrated. I feel like *I* am telling the doctor what to do. First, I have a doctor that treats me like an old lady and now I have one that doesn't know what to do with someone who isn't a dumb sh*t and can advocate for herself. She has rave reviews, but from people who need "lifestyle counseling."
I don't want to deal with a doctor who is not affiliated with my local hospital, or I have to travel far for, for my pcp. Something is just not right here, but I guess I will stick it out for a year and then re-assess.