Autumn Arnestad Went in for a treadmill test and was very disappointed in the professionalism, disregard for humanity and lack of regard for the hippa laws. First they would not let my husband come in with me they said because if something happened yet I was told by a staff member that they let firefighters cheer each-other on but won’t let a person have support from a family member. There are 2 beds in the room so what is the difference between 2 patients being in there and a patient and a family member? Next the nurse left the door open the entire time and was asking questions and saying personal information out loud even after being asked not to which is a direct violation of Hippa. I do not recommend this place go anywhere else if possible.
1 /5
Sumac Trebla Visited PHI for a stress test. It is understood that a MD signs off on the test. Took the test nearer my home, though my cardiologist is in Tacoma.
When the test was completed, Dr. Uma Krishnan started talking about my cholesterol, which had nothing to do with the stress test. I informed her that I would prefer that I deal with one doctor, my doctor, and that I had an appointment in Tacoma in five days time.
Ignoring that, she made the assumption that my cholesterol problem was familial, though she had no knowledge of my family history. None.
She then said that I needed to be on a statin. Again, I said that that was a matter that I would discuss with my doctor. She did not seem to like that I expressed that as my intention and as my choice as the patient.
When I said that I would take that up with my doctor, she said that I needed a CAT scan based on my test. I asked her explain where that was indicated, so that I might understand, she was put out by my asking. When I politely pressed for an explanation, she drummed up a indicator on the EKG, then said that she would put the recommendation for the CAT scan in her notes.
Consequently, my docter, a PA, now must confront a potentially cursory assessment by an MD. The likely result will be I get a test and a bill for which I may not indicate.
To compound matters, in direct defiance of my expressed wishes and the aforementioned conversation, when picking up a refill at my local pharmacy for a medication, I discovered that Krishnan issued a prescription for a statin.
That is unethical. And it is unprofessional.
Her role was to sign off on the stress test and provide an assessment. Nothing more.
When a doctor does not respect her specific role and thus does not respect "patient consent", she does not care. When she goes forward in defiance of reason and the patients expressed wishes, she violates her oath and reveals that her interest is perhaps in billables and not patient well-being or care.
Do not see this doctor, Uma Krishnan. Despite her ratings, she is not a respectful doctor.
(For context, as a patient of sixty-plus years, I am not a novice to health care. Rather, I have received care from various doctors during my life in over ten states where I have lived and in four countries abroad. My experience with Dr. Uma Krishnan ranks at the bottom. Again, if you only want to obey, but not understand or be respected, then thats your choice. But, when you really think about, dont you deserve better. So find it, as you will not likely find it with Dr. Krishnan.)
1 /5
Jodi Rohr Got abnormal results on an echo and they will not give me ANY indication of what it means. Instead, they said I have to get in for the ‘soonest’ appointment, with whatever provider I can see. I can’t even see the one that did my HEART SURGERY. A nurse can’t even call me?!?!
Additionally, to make an appointment I was on hold over an hour, and have to wait over 3 months to get results to a test they ordered.
When I started this clinic it was amazing. I love my doctor, but can’t even see him now?
1 /5
Andrea Pearson The doctor wrote false things in my chart note that weren’t accurate and weren’t discussed. He focused on my weight instead of symptoms and clearly didn’t listen to me. He literally told me to drink smoothies immediately after blending so there would be lots of air bubbles to keep me full and reduce overeating, then documented that we had a full discussion of health, food choices, and weight (we did not). The echo was cancelled without notifying me, but eventually able to be completed when I complained. Stress test was denied by insurance: they just left a message with no options or information of what to do next. Very much simply a business that’s too busy to actually care about me as a patient or hear my story. When a person regrets having gone to the ER for chest pain because all of the follow up medical providers act like you’re crazy and it couldn’t be your heart… you know the system is broken. Thanks for making me feel worthless in the system.
Edit: the saving grace for this clinic is Lynette who helps schedule. She’s kind, compassionate, and understands my frustration when I call. Both times I’ve talked to her she’s helped solve what she can & deserves recognition for this.
Edit2: I see the update from Lisa at Pulse Communications, I cannot figure out how to reply. Yes, I am comfortable talking to a manager about this. Thanks for the follow up.
1 /5