Doctors Who Made Patients Feel Worse
1. The Dismissive Dermatologist
“I went to a dermatologist for severe acne. She glanced at me and said, ‘It’s not that bad. You’ll grow out of it.’ I was 25.”
2. The Skeptical Specialist
“I had chronic pain and my specialist said, ‘You’re too young to be in this much pain.’ I felt so invalidated.”
3. The Overconfident OB-GYN
“During pregnancy, I told my OB-GYN about my anxiety. He said, ‘You’re just being hormonal.’ No support, no empathy.”
4. The Unhelpful Urologist
“I mentioned frequent UTIs to my urologist. He said, ‘Just drink more water,’ without even examining me.”
5. The Condescending Cardiologist
“After describing chest pain, my cardiologist said, ‘It’s probably just heartburn. Don’t worry about it.’ I later found out I had a serious condition.”
6. The Dismissive Dentist
“I complained about tooth pain. My dentist said, ‘Your teeth look fine to me,’ without further investigation. Turns out I had a cavity.”
7. The Patronizing Pediatrician
“My child had a persistent cough. The pediatrician said, ‘Kids get sick. It’s normal,’ without considering other possibilities.”
8. The Insensitive Internist
“I was dealing with fatigue. The internist said, ‘You’re just lazy,’ instead of running any tests.”
9. The Aloof Allergist
“I had severe allergies. The allergist said, ‘Just avoid what you’re allergic to,’ as if it were that simple.”
10. The Ignorant Immunologist
“I have an autoimmune disorder. My immunologist said, ‘It’s all in your head.’ I’ve never felt more dismissed.”
11. The Neglectful Neurologist
“I had migraines. My neurologist said, ‘Take some aspirin,’ without looking into the cause.”
12. The Uncaring Urgent Care Doctor
“I went to urgent care for severe pain. The doctor said, ‘It’s just stress,’ without any examination.”
13. The Dismissive Dietitian
“I talked about my weight struggles. The dietitian said, ‘Just eat less,’ without offering any real guidance.”
14. The Unresponsive Rheumatologist
“With joint pain, my rheumatologist said, ‘You’re too young for arthritis,’ ignoring my symptoms.”
15. The Unempathetic Endocrinologist
“I discussed my thyroid issues. The endocrinologist said, ‘You’re probably just tired,’ without testing.”
16. The Indifferent Infectious Disease Doctor
“I had recurring infections. The doctor said, ‘Some people just get sick often,’ without looking deeper.”
17. The Patronizing Podiatrist
“I had foot pain. The podiatrist said, ‘Wear better shoes,’ without examining my feet.”
18. The Careless Chiropractor
“I had back pain. The chiropractor said, ‘You need to improve your posture,’ without any adjustments.”
19. The Disregarding Dermatologist
“I had a suspicious mole. The dermatologist said, ‘It’s fine,’ without even looking closely.”
20. The Nonchalant Nephrologist
“I had kidney pain. The nephrologist said, ‘Drink more water,’ without further tests.”
21. The Unconcerned Oncologist
“I found a lump. The oncologist said, ‘It’s probably benign,’ without a biopsy.”
22. The Apathetic Audiologist
“I had hearing issues. The audiologist said, ‘You’re just getting older,’ without testing my hearing.”
23. The Inattentive Ophthalmologist
“I had vision problems. The ophthalmologist said, ‘You need glasses,’ without a thorough exam.”
24. The Uninterested ENT Specialist
“I had chronic sinus infections. The ENT said, ‘Use nasal spray,’ without investigating further.”
Feeling dismissed by doctors can be incredibly frustrating. Remember, you know your body best. Don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion if you feel unheard.
