I hear you... my first neuro surgeon was a jerk too. I actually waved bye bye to him and walked out, and yep I had an attitude! It took a bit to find those specialists who knew what they were doing. Don't give up about neurologists, they arn't all that way. My second surgeon was awsome, and had the bed side manners not many have. Keep your chin up, and seek another specialist. I also had trouble with a pain specialist. I interviewed four new ones. Now my team is great, and I am grateful I made the effort to find them. ginnie