Posts by Anthony Wells5

I’ve been seeing Dr. Koča for years now. This new clinic is practically right across the street from me, but I woke up today and decided to Google this thread because, honestly, I’m at my breaking point. My mood shifts for the better the second I see 😢. She has never been able to grasp anything beyond the most basic symptoms. Every single diagnosis she hands out boils down to "just sleep it off," "walk it off," or "don't worry about it." When I actually try to ask if there are specific treatments or medications that might help, she takes offense. It’s bizarre to see that kind of attitude from someone her age. When I express that I’m not satisfied with her nonchalant way of just waving my concerns away, she starts making snarky comments. As an introvert, I really don't know how to deal with that. She can derail me with her rambling so effectively that I forget why I even showed up, and her "diagnoses" feel more like bad philosophy than actual medicine. Sometimes I get the feeling I'm on a hidden camera show, though when you're sick, that isn't funny. Or I think about those stories of people practicing medicine without ever stepping foot in a classroom. I struggle with clinical depression, which—even with medication—can occasionally leave me completely paralyzed. But with her, getting medical leave is impossible. You can't even get a couple of days off a month without a massive fight. Because of that, I lost one job (I managed to hold it for a year and a half before that, so don't go calling me a hypochondriac) and had major issues at the next one. Luckily, I managed to convince them to give me unpaid time off since I burned through all my sick leave. The "best" part is when I finally drag myself to her office, and she tells me nothing is wrong and I should just grit my teeth. Then I spend the whole night suffering, vomiting, and praying to God for help, because in those moments, I’d become a believer in any religion just to find relief...

To be fair, I really like the new clinic, and I’m going to miss Ivanka. Even when she isn't in the best mood—which isn't often—she seems like a genuinely good person. I saw right through Dr. Koča’s fake smile the first time I had a semi-serious issue and needed more than just a grin and a "it's nothing." 😢

Charles Newman3 said:You should definitely, absolutely look into Dr. Amy Koco over on 8th Avenue—I’ve been going to her for ages now and honestly, I can't say enough good things. She’s incredibly sharp, always staying on top of the latest training and certifications, plus she’s relatively young, which brings such a great energy to the practice. What I love most, though, is that you can actually talk to her—it feels less like a clinical interrogation and more like catching up with a friend. Her nurse, Ivanka, is also just fantastic. I’ve been a patient there for about 13 years now, and if I think back, I don't recall a single bad experience or even a minor hiccup.