Sounds like Dr Dixit is a fees first, patient second type of doctor. The nurse practitioner likely would have given you more time from the beginning.

btw, You will not get the results of your EEG. The best you will get is a nurse's interpretation of the EEG wave form. Reading an EEG is an art, not a science.

I just looked up Dr Dixit and his RNP. I am not impressed with his CV. Dr Dixit has bounced from job to job over the last 16 years. Dr Dixit has never been published. He was a doc for hire up until he opened his private practice in 2008. His expertise if he has any expertise, is in epilepsy, stroke and Parkinson. At least these are his areas of focus. Concussion management is not mentioned.

He continues to work for a clinical research clinic, probably to help pay the bills. Clinical research does not imply research expertise. It often is just a job documenting symptoms and other medical criteria. His RNP did critical care for most of her career. Only sought neurology specific area the past two years.

Neither has the length of experience to have followed a patient through prolonged Post Concussion Syndrome.

I would not hold my breath for a worthwhile appointment on Monday.

My best to you.

This whole situation is driving me even more crazy than I already am from all this. I wish there was some magical directory where you can search for a neurologist that has experience and success with post-concussion syndrome. I have a feeling I'm going to exhaust my Victims of Crime benefits bouncing from incompetent neurologist to the next. I've tried googling post-concussion syndrome, neurologist and Las Vegas together and I don't come back with what I'm looking for.

As far as the EEG results go, they did say Dr. Dixit would be in the office that day while I'm being seen by the RNP. So if she doesn't give me results or I'm not comfortable with her I'm going to demand to speak with Dr. Dixit himself.

Sorry you're going thru all this stuff! I completely understand the frustration with neurologist issue. I finally convinced my husband at the end of August we HAD to find someone else to work with cuz our neuro was worthless (pat on the head, up the meds and see ya next time was his advice).

So then, who to see? I decided to seek out other TBI survivors and/or their caregivers from my area and see who they recommend .... or, almost MORE importantly who they DON'T recommend. My plan worked great! I attended one brain injury support group meeting and everyone unanimously suggested the same doctor.

I found the support group thru the Brain Injury Association of America WWW.BIAUSA.ORG I believe the branch for you in Vegas is WWW.BIANV.ORG

Check them out. Maybe a phone call would be sufficient or you can attend one of their meetings (word of caution - can be VERY VERY overwhelming attending a meeting. LOTS of excitement, babbling and noise at the one I went to. You may want to send a friend or family member to get the recommendation for you).

By the way, the doctor that was recommended to us was a doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatrist) - NOT a neurologist. I kinda felt there was not a whole lot a neuro would do for us other than evaluations. Maybe some are focused on rehabilitation, but ours was not. We've been very happy with this doctor and she has had realistic input and great suggestions for us.

Hope that helps you in some way!

Peace, grace & healing to you....
Amy