Patient
I wanted to write a synopsis of the unfortunate events during my visit with Dr. Patrick Green, so that perhaps I could help others make a more informed choice when selecting their providers. Without delving too much into the details of my medical issues, I will summarize my experience with my exam. 1. Dismissive I came to his office with genuine concerns. When I asked him to collect my standing heart rate so I could show him my symptoms, he denied my request. When my partner and I asked if there were any medications that could help with my reported symptoms, he denied providing any. My Physical Therapist (who I was seeing for a recent orthopedic surgery) compiled a document that explained a very concerning blood pressure (148/108) and how it was not allowing me to proceed with physical therapy as I needed to, and he said, in writing, quote: "Those blood pressures are a little high but do not limit her rehab activities." I am unsure how Dr. Green was able to conclude that my "rehab activities" were not limited, when all exercise had to be recumbent due the nature of my condition. 2. "Ruled Out" a Diagnosis without Collecting Evidence I brought up a condition that I believed my symptoms to be, and Dr. Green wrote in my notes that he did not think I have the condition. However, if he were to truly be using an "evidence-based approach," why would you not collect evidence when making that assumption? A simple test in the exam room could've been a starting point. 3. Showed a Clear Lack of Knowledge of the Condition In his exam notes, he stated I should be checked out by my PCP for the most commonly known comorbidity of the condition I presented to him. It is apparent he lacked understanding of the condition, but was not willing to admit what he didn't know. In conclusion, I am now diagnosed (by another cardiologist) with the condition he denied that I had. This diagnosis was made with data collected from various tests, again, one of which was simply performed in the exam room by a Medical Assistant. I was desperate for help, and Dr. Green unfortunately showed a gross inability to properly care for me as a patient. The time between seeing him and a second opinion (who did provide me with helpful medication) was miserable at best, and should not have happened. I would not recommend seeing him.