I'd like to know why he's no longer on the list. He was recommended to me. Is he incompetent?
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Lyma Bean
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Dr. M is FAR from incompetent. He is my LLMD and I absolutely adore him. He IS a human being and like with anyone, some will like him and some will not. I used to be a fairly regular poster here but I stopped because of the negativity towards Dr.M.
My advice would be to try him out and see. Not everyone can travel out of state for help. He may just be a good match for you
Good Luck and Take Care....Terri
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Dawnee
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Nope. I see Dr. M and he has been wonderful for me. I honestly don't see why he was taken off "the list". He takes my insurance (United Healthcare) and his staff is very friendly. He has a dry sense of humor for sure but he is more than competent in my experience. The hubby likes him too. Dawn
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No way I'd go to him. Sorry. He's not necessarily incompetent. It's the other stuff.
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echostef
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I have worked in the healthcare field in DFW for 10 years, and I am at the top of my field in my profession.
When I became ill, one of the docs that I was employed by was not only on D (Dallas) Magazine's top 10 doctors, but head of one of the largest hospitals in Dallas.
After it became obvious that I had Lyme, he called me personally to advise me NOT to see Dr. M in Bedford.
His words were "DR. M is the kind of doctor that preys on sick people."
He basically told me that, not only does the man have a horrid reputation, but that he will charge his patients for everything possible and give them unnecessary treatments and meds, simply for the profit.
He also told me that "no matter how far I have to travel to find a competent LLMD, DO NOT go to Dr. M."
There was absolutely no reason for him to call and give me false info on this doctor... Of all the other doctors I have spoken to in DFW, not one has anything good to say about Dr. M.
Thank goodness that I found a great LLMD, who just happens to live 20 minutes from my home.
My daughter sees another very competent LLMD in LA, and it is well worth the 5 hour drive.
I would NEVER trust Dr. M with my treatment.
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Lyma Bean
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That accusation is entirely FALSE. Dr. M is one of the few LLMDs that takes insurance. The only thing I pay is my out of network co-pay. Can ya'll please get off his case. If you don't want to recommend him- FINE but please do not go spreading rumors about him on a public board Posts: 1405 | From Plano, Texas | Registered: Dec 2001
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echostef
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I am sorry if this offends you.
Everyone, however, is entitled to their own opinion. And this opinion is coming from one of the highest rated cardiologists in Dallas.
He is one of many, many professionals in the medical field who have been dissatisfied with Dr M. This is not including the myriad of Lymies that I have spoken to that swear they will never return to his office again.
Having Lyme is a horrible experience in the first place, and, before I entrusted my care to a physician, I would like to know what EVERYONE has to say about him.
Not just the good points, but the bad and the ugly as well.
Also, I have never had a problem with LLMDs taking insurance. I have PHCS and my daughter has Humana.
Both my LLMD in Denton, TX and hers in Pineville, LA both accept a large list of insurance carriers, including ours. I pay $25 per visit for each of them, and that is it.
You may be happy with Dr. M, and that is great for you.
But people are entitled to know the perceptions that other doctors and patients have of him.
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My husband was diagnosed with MS last year but for several reasons I think it's very likely he has Lyme instead. We scheduled an appointment with Dr. M.
Then I found this board a few days before the appointment, and decided to ask your opinions. I feel bad now, I sure didn't want to cause any conflict here!
Anyway, we've been to see Dr. M once and I have to say it was a good experience.
Understand, it was my husband's appointment, so I mostly just watched and listened, and asked questions occasionally. Dr. M answered me respectfully and clearly.
He listened to my husband's history, examined his MRI films carefully and explained all the things he considered significant. He spoke to my husband as if he were an intellectual equal, but didn't bury him in medical jargon.
Dr. M said only complimentary things about hubby's current neuro. He seemed impressed that she had ordered a Lyme test, and said that few doctors understand that that test (Labcorp ELISA, I think) is usually worthless. From reading this board, I know this to be true.
He wanted to test me as well, after my husband's results come back, because my risk factors are even higher than his even though I don't have obvious symptoms. However, I asked him to go ahead and do it now, and he agreed.
He accepts our insurance, even though he's not on the PPO network. His fees are about what my hubby's current neuro charges.
The B-12 levels came back already low for both of us, and I know that he sent my husband's results to his current neuro.
So, so far so good with Dr. M. We'll see what happens next. I do understand how some people would not get on with him at all. He is brusque to be sure; I can see how some people would find his manner offensive. My hubby and I didn't.
Thanks everyone for your input.
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echostef
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I wish you nothing but the very best with your treatment, Spiderlily.
I am not trying to pit one doctor against another...
In fact, sometimes I worry that my LLMD will get so overloaded with new patients that he won't know what to do!
I just feel that it is necessary to share the information that was relayed to me by some very, very reliable physicians who were truly interested in my treatment and recovery.
Please take solace in knowing that, if, for some reason your current doctor does not work out, there are several others in the area that are fabulous in treating Lyme.
in order to be fair here, i just copied the link here and put in my texas info for this bedford dr; members can make their OWN decisions and check things out!
fair enough; don't you think ? Betty...win-win!
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Thank you Betty. Yes I think that is fair.
The only other thing I want to say is that if any one gave any other LLMD a bad review they would be griped at mercilessly for spreading rumors on a public forum.
Anyone can say that their source is reliable ... it still doesn't make it true.
I can understand someone having a personal opinion after actually meeting with the doctor. But I have had people tell me horrid things about my LLMD and in the same sentence say they "don't know for sure..." or they heard it from someone who knew someone. No PROOF but "I heard.." Well for petes sake don't say something you don't know for a fact is true! Off my soap box
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i've had personal experience with some llmd's and so i only know what happened to me.
each individual is soooo different, it's hard to say. a man will like one doctor, a woman will hate him, a child will like this one, i love my vet and so does my husband...
it just depends...
i'd say make your own appointment and then judge for yourself. take everyone's opinion into consideration and then make up your own mind...
i give a doctor a chance, but if i start hearing from numerous sources that have personal experiences, then i'd probably shy away...
i just don't have the money to waste...
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echostef
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I have encountered some pretty bad docs in my search for the tx of Lyme.
It is a shame that one has to continually look out for one's self when trying to get better.
I found an outstanding LLMD by word of mouth, and I avoided one that way, too.
People are people before they are physicians.
Doctors are not deified beings, they are mostly just people with a profession, like most of us.
Remember that the almighty dollar plays a huge part in this horrific game.
I refuse to have to try to figure out if some is trying to swindle me while I am trying to save my life.
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If you are still on this network, could you please tell me who your LLMD is or at least give me enough clues so i can figure it out? THanks, I'm pretty desperate for help...
quote:Originally posted by echostef: I have encountered some pretty bad docs in my search for the tx of Lyme.
It is a shame that one has to continually look out for one's self when trying to get better.
I found an outstanding LLMD by word of mouth, and I avoided one that way, too.
People are people before they are physicians.
Doctors are not deified beings, they are mostly just people with a profession, like most of us.
Remember that the almighty dollar plays a huge part in this horrific game.
I refuse to have to try to figure out if some is trying to swindle me while I am trying to save my life.
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