“I am absolutely confident that D...”
I am absolutely confident that Dr. Kebbe is a knowledgeable, caring doctor. He dug deep and found my autoimmune issue and got me on Actemera which has given me much relief for my joints. However, with this last visit, I walked away not feeling heard. I also feel that either that I don't understand the reason for his recommendations at my last visit or that he is knee-jerking on prescribing more medicine. I am in a good place right now. I don't feel any different or have any bad/additional symptoms. I need to completely understand WHY there is such an urgency in adding additional, high side-effect and high-cost medicine to my regimen before I agree to take it. Especially when that medicine can impact other areas (liver) that have just stabilized. Most importantly, I don't want to feel shame for asking questions, pushing back, or trying to share information that I FEEL is important. Maybe he will rule it out as unimportant after hearing it, but I need to at least feel confident that he heard and considered what I shared. I know he's smart. He's shown that. But I live in my body 24/7 and, while I'm not a doctor, I'm smart, too. I'm invested in my health and when I recognize symptom patterns, I want my doctor to hear them and truly consider if they have impact to the situation. If they don't, then explain to me why they don't. Again, Dr. Kebbe has been a wonderful doctor in the time that I've been working with him, but this last visit really upset me--mostly because I don't understand his urgency and because I don't feel like he heard the things I shared.
Comment - “ Dr. Jad Kebbe is truly the best ... ”
Dr. Jad Kebbe is truly the best doctor I've ever had. He's been exceptionally kind, thorough, compassionate, and professional throughout the 5 years I've seen him. He has truly saved my life.