Patient
Today I have no feeling in my right foot, permanent neuropathy, due to the failure of Dr. Qadir to diagnose my signs and symptoms of claudication. Over a period of 9 months and 3 visits, my complaints of calf pain and difficulty walking were brushed aside.I was instructed to touch my toes, bend my knees and was told I wasn't walking enough. Over this period of 9 months my pedal pulse steadily weakened to the point where there was no pulse. He waited until I lost blood flow to my foot before sending me to a vascular surgeon. After 3 futile attempts to clear the blockage, I ended up having a femoral / tibial bypass. The incision went from my ankle to my groin with over 150 staples, scarred for life after a 7 hour surgery. This doctor specializes in geriatric medicine yet couldn't diagnose a circulation problem.In a follow up visit, he showed no empathy choosing not to look at the incision as I praised my surgeon for saving my leg and avoiding amputation.