Surgery with Shobeiri

[paulette]

I wonder myself what his protocol is. His nurse called me and said, "Dr. Shobeiri" doesn't think you have PNE. He doesn't know what is going on with you, but he doesn't think it is PNE." That is why I want to see Antolak. At least his opinion will be based upon an examination. Shobeiri made his opinion without even seeing me.

[Celeste]

I don't know whether to call that screening, or a brush off?

I truly wonder if Dr. Shobeiri's preference is to treat only local patients. He can't be faulted for that, but if it's the case then we should note it on the forums. I think we may have only assumed he was getting the surgery training in order to treat travelers as well as local patients.

[Karyn]

I truly wonder if Dr. Shobeiri's preference is to treat only local patients. He can't be faulted for that, but if it's the case then we should note it on the forums. I think we may have only assumed he was getting the surgery training in order to treat travelers as well as local patients.

And you know what they say about "assume-ing"! But yes, from personal experience, I completely agree, Celeste - it should be noted. My Dad, who really knows nothing about PN(E) or Dr. Shobeiri made a very similar comment on our way out of there. I did ask about their experience with dealing with out of town patients and was informed, "We routinely see and treat patients from all over the world" ....