Looking for a specialist...

Could you guys please recommend a really solid dentist? I need to get my teeth sorted out and there’s honestly quite a lot of work to be done. I'm feeling pretty cautious about it—I definitely don't want to just hand things over to anyone at random. Thanks so much!

I’m looking for a solid dentist recommendation on the West Coast side of things. 🙏
Just please, no butchers. I have a massive phobia of dentists—honestly, I practically pass out the second I walk in. I really need someone who actually has a bit of patience. 🙂

I strongly suggest you steer clear of NADE TOMIĆ, who practices over at 89 A Mirosevecka Street.
Whatever you do, don't go there!
The woman is incredibly arrogant and treats patients like they're beneath her. She has zero patience for explaining procedures—she just seems to focus on finding new ways to squeeze money out of you.
She’s basically a prime example of a dentist who clearly needs more hands-on experience elsewhere, maybe even some training in a different state, just to learn how to actually talk to and respect people!

Rachel Gray24 said:I'm also looking for a dentist recommendation on the west side of Washington, D.C. 🙏
Just nothing aggressive... I'm terrified of dentists, honestly. One look at the tools and I'm out cold. Need someone super patient... 🙂

Mislav Perić

Greetings.
I'm dealing with acne and cysts on my back and glutes. I saw my primary care physician, and they gave me a referral to see any dermatologist.
Now I need to know where to go. Should I head to a hospital or a clinic like the Mayo Clinic? I've never been to a specialist before. Do I need to make an appointment first?

I guess it seems like you have to schedule an appointment no matter which hospital you decide to visit, though I suppose a salad might actually be a decent choice for your skin health.

Private ophthalmologist in Miami.
(actually knows how to check your prescription🙏) — because apparently, there are doctors out there who can't even do that.🙄

Anyone got a solid recommendation for a family doctor over at the Laginjin clinic in Washington, D.C.?

Hey everyone,
I was wondering if anyone here has actually dealt with Dr. Darko Richter over at the pediatric department at Washington, D.C. General Hospital... basically, I was hunting for some advice online and stumbled upon this cybermed site and its forums. Honestly, I am absolutely floored by the way he talks to people. It makes me wonder if he’s just as much of a jerk in person as he is behind a screen.😢 Well, I ended up being one of those people seeking help myself, and let me tell you—I am currently sitting here in total shock and pure fury! Seriously, go see for yourselves if you don't believe me:

Sophia Gomez2 said:Hey everyone,
I'm trying to figure out if anyone has actually dealt with Dr. Darko Richter over at the pediatric wing of the Washington, D.C. medical center... I was searching for advice online and stumbled onto this cybermed site and its forum. Honestly, the way he talks to people is just unbelievable. Is he really this much of a jerk in person too? I read some posts where people were literally begging him for help and I was just floored by his attitude.😢 Well, I've been one of those people myself, and let me tell you—I am absolutely livid right now! Go see for yourselves if you don't believe me:

What a piece of work! Probably watched way too many episodes of House, M.D. and thinks he's God's gift to medicine. 🙂
Pediatrics isn't my field, so I can't say if the guy is actually a genius or just a massive troll.

Look, the guy might be some kind of absolute genius, but honestly, the way he talks down to people is just straight-up gross. Parents aren't asking these questions because they’re bored or looking for a hobby; they’re asking because they’re worried sick. I mean, what’s even the point of having an online community like this if all you get is unsolicited advice mixed with insults?🙄

Sophia Gomez2 said:Look, maybe he’s some kind of genius, but acting like this toward people? That’s just straight-up garbage. Parents aren't asking questions because they're bored—they're worried! What's even the point of an online medical forum if you just want to insult everyone instead of giving actual advice?🙄

I'm not making excuses for him, but I get where he's coming from. Part of me understands. I bet lately he deals with "doctors" with nothing but a Google search degree walking into his office trying to lecture him every single day. Even in my own field, I run into this crap constantly. I try to stay professional and polite, obviously, but sometimes? Sometimes you just want to be blunt.

Man, I don't know if I can wrap my head around that. I mean, look, we’ve all been there, but you’ve gotta have some boundaries and at least a shred of basic empathy, right? Honestly, if someone just started shaking me down for every single detail of my life in person like that, I wouldn't be feeling too great about it. That's why I'm asking—is it always that intense, or does it just depend on whether the person woke up on the wrong side of the bed?

I've decided to switch my primary care physician (I explained why in the post below), and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good clinic. I'm looking for a place where they actually listen to their patients, prescribe what's truly necessary, and don't tend to dismiss your concerns.

A year or two ago, I went with my partner to some dental consultations over on Warsaw Avenue, but I can't for the life of me remember their last names. I think there were two doctors involved and the practice was named after them, something like 🤷. Anyway, I took a stroll down toward Warsaw Avenue yesterday, but the office is gone... just totally vanished. Now it looks like that flower shop 🤔 moved in or something? Does anyone have any idea what happened to them or where they went? Any info would be great 👍

I’ve got a question that might sound a little stupid, but I’m sure those of you who actually deal with doctors will know how to advise me.

So, I was diagnosed with this specific disorder/syndrome, and I basically had to pay out of pocket for private testing with a specialist because the psychiatrists covered by my insurance are complete idiots—or just totally unqualified—and couldn't give me a straight answer. Only the private specialist could nail down the diagnosis, which ended up costing me nearly $667 in total. Now that I finally have the paperwork I need to get the right medication, I'm supposed to go in for regular follow-ups. At least, that's what the recommendation says: a check-up every 3 weeks. Right now, I'm not working, and honestly, dropping a few hundred dollars every three weeks just for a consultation, on top of actually buying the meds, is just too much. The recommendation specifies a smaller dose for now, which might be increased depending on how I react to it.

My question is, if I can't afford a follow-up every 3
weeks (or however often they demand), am I still going to be able to get my prescription refilled by my primary care physician? (Same amount, obviously)

And if not, can I count on some other state-funded psychiatrist to help? Though, let's be real, 99% of them wouldn't make the same diagnosis because they're either incompetent or they just don't want to touch a specialty they aren't trained in. Would one of them actually be willing to look at my existing recommendation and write a script for the med I'm already taking, or maybe suggest a higher dose if it becomes necessary?

Thomas Vaughn5, honestly, I feel like it all just comes down to which doctor you happen to stumble upon... there’s gotta be some sane, decent physician out there who isn't working at a private boutique clinic, but the real kicker is how on earth you actually find them 🙄. As for the prescriptions, I’ve actually hit up several private specialists myself; I just take the diagnosis and the recommended treatment plan straight to my primary doctor, and they hand over the script without any drama at all. I’m not sure if that's the standard way things go, but I’d bet

If anyone could point me toward a solid female gynecologist in Washington, D.C., I’d appreciate it. Ideally someone actually accepting new patients. I don't have a doctor yet, so I'm just looking for someone who actually knows what they're doing.
thanks 😍

Thomas Vaughn5 said:So now I'm wondering, if I can't afford to go in for a checkup every 3
weeks or whenever else they might require, will I still be able to get my prescription refills from my primary care doctor (for the same amount)?

Yeah,

Thomas Vaughn5 said:And if not, can I count on some other public psychiatrist—and honestly, 99% of them probably wouldn't even give me the same diagnosis because they're either incompetent or just don't want to meddle in a specialty where they aren't experts—to be willing to write a recommendation for the medication I'm already taking during a checkup, or maybe even suggest a higher dose if it turns out to be necessary?

They probably should, though I suppose we're only seeing one side of the story here, since we don't actually know what the full situation entails...