I'm all fired up and I have to get it out somewhere or I'll say something I shouldn't. I got a message from Avery's cardiologist office saying I needed to reschedule her appt. because Dr. Draper was no longer there. ??? Why? As a doctor, I love Dr. Draper. He explains everything very well, is calming to anxious parents, gives good advice and has proven to be a competent doctor for Avery. I don't want to go to another doctor, I trust him.
So, I made a call to another doctor's ( a friend of this dr.'s) office downstairs from his to see if they knew why he wasn't there any longer. No luck there. I had to know, that if Draper was opening his own office, I was going to follow (sounds stalk-ish). So, I opened the yellowbook and called the house. Luckily he answered and I found out all I needed to know. I won't relay it all, but I am still upset and he got a raw deal! He's canadian and is here with a work visa tied to St. V's. He may have to leave the country! What?! He did thank me for calling and that it meant a lot. I feel bad for them and this isn't about his actual work. He is the best ped's cardiologist in Toledo, and good with people (not always hand in hand).
I guess I'm upset for two reasons. 1-I don't want to go to another doctor. 2-Draper got a raw deal.
What can I do? Barge on into the office of the swine who is responsible and throw his computer at him? no. Voice my concerns to the said office? maybe. Write about it on my blog? yes. I think I need to do more. I have yet to make another appt. with a different doctor and feel spiteful against St. V's and thinking of changing to Toledo (unwise, UofM has relationship with St. V's).
Alright, disregard this post. I've written and am calming down. :) somewhat.
:) Bottom line, does it matter?
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10 comments:
That totally sucks- Can you follow him to Canada? I'm real sorry.
It is so hard to find a good doctor and even harder when you do find one and then you lose him.
Bummer. That is cool you called his house. I bet he made him feel a little better about his bad situation.
Good luck finding a new doctor!
I love you, Renae. You calling him at home reminded me of the time your mom called Mr. Ellis at home, to track YOU down. You get your investigative skills from her! ;)
It definitely matters - you want your girl with someone you feel comfortable with. I'm still not completely clear on the situation, but if you feel like you need to let someone know how much you loved him, write a letter to the people that hung him out to dry. It would get put in his employment file, I assume - may help him down the line?
As for a new doctor, i suppose all you can do is pick your next best option... good luck!!
Sorry to hear about your doctor woes. I hope you can find someone with whom you feel comfortable. :)
I'm sorry. Losing a good doc stinks. Good for you for calling his house. I don't think I would of had the courgage to do that. Keep us posted when you decide what to do.
It does matter. We moved to another state for a good cardiologist. I think when everything is so unknown, knowing your daughter is in good care is important. I'm sorry this happened to you and to Dr. Draper.
I can't believe he had his phone number in the phone book! Unfortunately, it is rare to find a doctor who is good at what he does and has a good bedside manner! Good luck finding another.
Hey - I know for experience that immigration stuff is wicked. He'll find a way though - I also found there is always a way. lawyers can make anything happen when it comes to immigration.
Even though I don't fully comprehend the raw deal, it sounds like a justified blog rant. Canadians shouldn't be treated that way. (I'm basically half-Canadian, so I can say that.)
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