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Originally Posted by daniella
I did not have good experience at UCLA. I am not saying all doctors at these hospitals have a big ego but some do. I even had one doctor not at UCLA but in Ca say to me when I was asking ?'s didn't I see him on TV. Like I should not ask ?'s because he was on TV for this condition. I am not saying he is not a good doctor but it is also how one protrays themselves if that make sense to make one feel comfortable with working the doc. I know at UCLA the doc suggested the scs and answered no ?'s really and sent me home with a video. No alternative options at all. Does not make one feel at ease in a procedure. I could care less about bed side manner. All I want is someone who listens,gives options,and is skilled. Also one that won't give up.
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Daniella -
I may have mispoken. My neurologist has a private office at the 100 UCLA Medical Plaza Building, and while a member of the UCLA faculty, now as a Clinical Prof. of Medicine and very active in it's admissions committee, does not practice through the Department of Neurology per se, although I've been sent there for various special studies. I have never beeen through the UCLA pain program, and from everything I've heard, wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I would PM you his name, where he meets all of your specifications, but he is retiring.
I continue to stand by my recommendation of Steven Richeimer, MD, at USC, and will forward his contact information to anyone who's interested.
That, and I've heard from a number of folks who have all figured out the identity of "Ego Man." Small world.
Mike