Raquel A Vasquez, PA-C

“My provider had extreme patience...”

My provider had extreme patience with me and my questions.

“I usually don't fill out these s...”

I usually don't fill out these surveys because the quality of care I receive at Cedars is consistently excellent, but I do feel the need to voice my disappointment about my visit with Raquel. I found her to be incredibly belittling. She seemed irritated that I came into the office to seek treatment while sick. She made multiple attempts to imply that my symptoms were either imagined or not as severe as I was describing. I've dealt with chronic sinusitis for almost 20 years, and I know my body. We're both adults, and she was speaking to me with a tone best reserved for a child. She seemed to want me out of the office as soon as possible. When I asked about a steroid for my symptoms, she dove in with fear-mongering about osteoporosis and diabetes (I've taken prednisone many times for asthma and this left me very anxious as a result). I will not seek treatment from her again. Better to be ill at home than treated with such callousness.

“Doctor was extremely nice and ex...”

Doctor was extremely nice and explain all our concert

“- Did not address our concern re...”

- Did not address our concern re: buzzing/tinnitus- Did not discuss pros/cons of 3.5 months of Flonase use vs any alternatives to reduce fluid in one ear (especially in light of recommendation to limit to 2 months for young kids and concerns re effects on growth)- Turned exam chair around when going in to remove ear tube so parent could not see; failed to provide any explanation to patient of what this process would be like for them; when parent asked what it would it would be like, provider just answered "It's fine, mom." from behind the chair, then quickly continued with process. My kid, like many, likes to know in advance what will happen to them and I try to advocate diplomatically for them. It did not feel possible in this case. - Provider kept prompting kid to answer questions and lightly teased them for not having a voice (in a situation that was already a bit overwhelming for them).- some of these issues are obviously related to the systemic time constraints around visits-hard to solve. Others are more related to cultivating respect for pediatric patients and could probably be improved easily.

“Excellent communication....”

Excellent communication.

“She is the best Cedars is very l...”

She is the best Cedars is very lucky to have a PA this good

“Raquel Vasquez PA provided excel...”

Raquel Vasquez PA provided excellent care during my visit. She was patient and answered my questions in detail. It was easy to open up to her and address my concerns and questions. Thank you

“Very good experience...”

Very good experience

“Excellent care...”

Excellent care

“She was no compassionate at all ...”

She was no compassionate at all about my condition/situation. I had many questions about how the negative pressure in my ear would be resolved and she was getting obviously irritated. She had no concern for assuaging my concerns as it was apparent she thought I should just accept what she says that there's nothing to be done about the situation.