Went to a new endocrinologist (Dr. Jones) for diabetes eval. He tells me he treats osteoporosis too. I had had a bone density test done at the hospital (St. John’s) where he practices but the results weren’t back at the time I saw him. So he says to call back in a few weeks. In the meantime, another endocrinologist (osteoporosis specialist) at St. John’s I had consulted mails me the results and says all is normal.

So I call Dr. Jones for his thoughts on the results and his clerk says he “does not practice over the phone.” I said how is telling me what he thinks of the results “practicing?” She answers, “Well he’s giving you medical information isn’t he?” She ends by saying that she’ll have him call me if he needs to. No phone call the entire week.

I email him on May 15 with the same question…what does he think of the results (Remember, I only went to see him for a diabetes eval…he was the one who broached the bone density test.)

So far have not received any response. I know it’s too soon but my question is: since when does an m.d. not discuss test results w/ a patient over the phone? I had waited 4 months for an app’t with him. I would make another if that’s what it takes but has anyone ever been told an m.d. doesn’t “practice over the phone?” Am I being unreasonable? If not, do I just find another m.d.?