Review by
Anonymous
on
June 06, 2009
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Dr. VILASNI GANESH, MD - 18805 Cox Ave Suite160
Office & Staff Evaluation
Practice Evaluation
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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Courtesy of Practice Staff
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Appearance & Atmosphere of Office
- Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
- Average Wait Time Not rated
Provider Evaluation
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Willingness to Spend Time with You
- Listening Skills Not rated
- Clear explanations Not rated
- Trust in Decision Making Not rated
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Accuracy of Diagnosis
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Post-Visit Follow-Up
“June 09' Visit”
Never before have I, gone out of my way to share a bad experience and bring that information to a large audience. This experience was so eggregious that, I hope people will at least think twice before seeking this doctors services. This doctor is paranoid, fearful and indecisive. She seemed paralyzed and unable to make decisions. Furthermore, she is either the most poorly informed doctor in the valley, regarding laws and policies, or makes a habit of lying to her patients. READ BELOW:
I was diagnosed shortly ago with severe problems affecting my Cervical Spine. (Multiple severe Foraminal Stenosis, multiple Paracentral Osteophyte Complex and Multi-Level Degenerative changes of the Cervical Spine) This is a short section of the spine making up the neck. There are several conditions that exist, causing pressure on my Spinal Cord and several root nerves that branch out to the arms and upper chest. These conditions are causing excruciating pain, numbness, weakness, sensations of burning and electrocution in the affected areas. I'm scheduled for surgery late 06/09 or early 07/09. My condition, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment are well documented. I had a Primary Care Physician, I was seeing on a regular basis. He was prescribing several medications, i.e. anti-inflamatories, pain analgesics, etc. My pain, untreated, is so severe, I have virtually have no quality of life. I am unable to situate myself in ANY horizontal positions to rest or sleep, without the pain being treated. As tenuous as my life is, my Primary Care Physician did everything he could to keep me comfortable until the surgery was done. Then in April 09' he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. After getting over the initial shock and grief of my friend, lifeline and Physician passing away, I realized, now I have to find another doctor to prescribe my much needed medications. I spent days on end, on the telephone calling every Internal Medicine Doctor in the area. After talking to the offices of at least 30 Physicians, I found, for a variety reasons, getting an appointment wasn't feasible. They either had no appointments, weren't taking new patients or their fees were well beyond my means. I even contacted "Pain Specialists" Their fees for a first visit was $290.00 - $425. I am disabled and trying to get SSI and/or SDI. Finally I called Dr. Ganesh's office. Their fee for a non-insured person such as myself, is $100.00 I explained thoroughly to the doctors staff prior to the appointment the reason for my visit. I needed to get refills of medications my former Physician had been writing. One of them is a drug (pain-killer) that I CANNOT STOP TAKING ABRUBTLY!! Again, this was thoroughly explained prior to the appointment and what the drug was. I also had brought with me, copies MRI'S, CAT SCANS, X-RAYS, MY COMPLETE RECORDS FROM MY FORMER PHYSICIAN AND NOTES FROM THE DIAGNOSING SURGEONS AND DOCTORS. To show I have a genuine problem. Dr. Ganesh, after taking my money, tells me it is illegal for her to prescribe these drugs and my former physician who had been, must not be familiar with the law. I felt this was so outrageous, I contacted the State of California's Medical Board. They told me it was perfectly appropriate for her to prescribe these drugs under the conditions of my visit. They also directed me to a webpage containing information on the States position regarding, Doctors in California prescribing these drugs to victims of intractable pain. The State Medical Board encourages doctors to treat Chronic, Acute and intractable pain. Especially if, an exam and documentation shows a valid condition causing pain. I printed it all out and faxed it to Dr. Ganesh. Her response was nothing less than GRATUITOUSLY NASTY, DEFENSIVE AND RUDE.
Comment - “ June 09' Visit ”
Never before have I, gone out of my way to share a bad experience and bring that information to a large audience. This experience was so eggregious that, I hope people will at least think twice before seeking this doctors services. This doctor is paranoid, fearful and indecisive. She seemed paralyzed and unable to make decisions. Furthermore, she is either the most poorly informed doctor in the valley, regarding laws and policies, or makes a habit of lying to her patients. READ BELOW: I was diagnosed shortly ago with severe problems affecting my Cervical Spine. (Multiple severe Foraminal Stenosis, multiple Paracentral Osteophyte Complex and Multi-Level Degenerative changes of the Cervical Spine) This is a short section of the spine making up the neck. There are several conditions that exist, causing pressure on my Spinal Cord and several root nerves that branch out to the arms and upper chest. These conditions are causing excruciating pain, numbness, weakness, sensations of burning and electrocution in the affected areas. I'm scheduled for surgery late 06/09 or early 07/09. My condition, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment are well documented. I had a Primary Care Physician, I was seeing on a regular basis. He was prescribing several medications, i.e. anti-inflamatories, pain analgesics, etc. My pain, untreated, is so severe, I have virtually have no quality of life. I am unable to situate myself in ANY horizontal positions to rest or sleep, without the pain being treated. As tenuous as my life is, my Primary Care Physician did everything he could to keep me comfortable until the surgery was done. Then in April 09' he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. After getting over the initial shock and grief of my friend, lifeline and Physician passing away, I realized, now I have to find another doctor to prescribe my much needed medications. I spent days on end, on the telephone calling every Internal Medicine Doctor in the area. After talking to the offices of at least 30 Physicians, I found, for a variety reasons, getting an appointment wasn't feasible. They either had no appointments, weren't taking new patients or their fees were well beyond my means. I even contacted "Pain Specialists" Their fees for a first visit was $290.00 - $425. I am disabled and trying to get SSI and/or SDI. Finally I called Dr. Ganesh's office. Their fee for a non-insured person such as myself, is $100.00 I explained thoroughly to the doctors staff prior to the appointment the reason for my visit. I needed to get refills of medications my former Physician had been writing. One of them is a drug (pain-killer) that I CANNOT STOP TAKING ABRUBTLY!! Again, this was thoroughly explained prior to the appointment and what the drug was. I also had brought with me, copies MRI'S, CAT SCANS, X-RAYS, MY COMPLETE RECORDS FROM MY FORMER PHYSICIAN AND NOTES FROM THE DIAGNOSING SURGEONS AND DOCTORS. To show I have a genuine problem. Dr. Ganesh, after taking my money, tells me it is illegal for her to prescribe these drugs and my former physician who had been, must not be familiar with the law. I felt this was so outrageous, I contacted the State of California's Medical Board. They told me it was perfectly appropriate for her to prescribe these drugs under the conditions of my visit. They also directed me to a webpage containing information on the States position regarding, Doctors in California prescribing these drugs to victims of intractable pain. The State Medical Board encourages doctors to treat Chronic, Acute and intractable pain. Especially if, an exam and documentation shows a valid condition causing pain. I printed it all out and faxed it to Dr. Ganesh. Her response was nothing less than GRATUITOUSLY NASTY, DEFENSIVE AND RUDE.