08/21/09

You're not worth her time.

by QE3

After a 30+ minute wait AGAIN, I decided that a doctor who does not value my time is not going to get another minute or another dime from me. I am obviously a lower life form than a rude doctor, so I guess I need to slither back into my slimy, dark, little hole and stay sick. The surprised girls at Dr. Scumpia's front office gave me back my $60 co-pay and a form I can use to request my records. They graciously offered to find out how much longer I would need to wait, but enough is enough. I have a life and a job, and my time is worth more than Dr. Scumpia obviously thinks. Maybe I should bill HER for 35 minutes of my time...

Actually, I've called my GP and gotten a recommendation from his office in hopes of finding a doctor who is professional and polite. What a concept.

• Pros: highly touted as a great specialist
• Cons: condescending treatment

06/16/09

HOLY COW DONT DO IT

by MURTLETHETURTLE

WHAT A SAD SAD PRACTICE SHE HAS . THREE TIMES I WENT THEY TRYED TO PUT ME A DIET AND THATS NOT WHAT I WENT FOR IT AM LOSING MY HAIR I FALL ALSLEEP ALL THE TIME AND THE HAD ME GO TO TEST AFTER TEST AND I STILL DONT KNOW WHAT I HAVE I KNOW ITS THROID FROM MY WORK THAT I HAD TO READ MYSELF WHAT A SCAM MONEY HUNGRY QUACK THAT WHAT SHE IS GO IN YOUR OWN MACHINE FROM THE LOOKS OF HER SHE HAS PROBLEMS DONT I AM FILLING A LETTER FOR HER PRACTICE TO BE CHECKED OUT . BIG QUACK

• Pros: PARKING
• Cons: THE ENTIRE PRATICE

04/14/09

I can't believe some of these reviews...

by mforton

I can't believe some of these reviews I've been reading. I've been going to Scumpia's office for almost two and half years, and I've never noticed some of the things that are being said about her office. When I first saw Dr. Scumpia I had been diagnosed with a hyper thyroid and didn't really know what to expect from a specialist. She ordered lab work right away, diagnosed me with Graves disease, and began treatment immediately. She does not sugar coat and isn't super friendly, but I wasn't looking for someone to hold my hand. I was looking for someone to help me feel better, and she did. Since I completed my treatment, I haven't seen Scumpia in a couple of years. But that is fine with me...they just check my lab work and adjust my medication as needed. Why does she need to see me for that? She was always very kind, answered all my questions to my satisfaction, and I will continue to go there.

Having said that, I feel like I need mention two things that I don't like. It is true that you will have to wait awhile for your appointment. It wasn't always like this, and can really irritate me some days. My appointment will be for 9:00 but I won't actually see anyone until almost 9:45. The second thing is that I no longer get a letter or phone call notifying me if there has been any change, if any at all, to my medication. The only way I know is if I get a phone call from my pharmacy letting me I have a new prescription, or that my current one has been renewed. However, this last week I actually received a phone call from one of the nurses letting me know I had a new prescription. For now, I won't be switching doctors.

• Pros: Great location, lab/radiology onsite
• Cons: Can have a long wait time..