Dr. Mark Adam Hyman, MD

After months of being dismissed and written off, Dr. Hyman refused to acknowledge our daughters pain from a Labral Tear and FAI which was evident in an MRI. We were told that surgery to fix the issue would "cause more harm than good" and that she would "grow out of it". We finally had it when he had the nerve to say that our 15 yr. old daughter had a "neurological problem" that he "could guarantee 100% that the pain wasn't coming from the Labral Tear or FAI", and that we should get a "second opinion because we questioned his expertise" after a cortisone shot failed and caused her an additional problem to her leg. When I was frustrated and started crying out of sheer disbelief at his inability to provide us with any solutions, he judged me harshly and made personal statements that he should have refrained from making - (his bed side manor is terrible). Thankfully out of his own anger with us- he referred us to another specialist who was polar opposite. Our new specialist who was… exceptional, did the surgery and our daughter has recovered 100% and is pain free. Thank you Dr. Hyman for referring us to someone who did help our daughter.

I have been watching the free streaming video series of ‘Broken Brain’. At first, it was quite enlightening and made a lot of sense, however, I am a vegan and will never change my views on an animal-free diet. Dr. Hyman suggests eating cholesterol, and animal meat. Of course he states eating range free, homone free, mercury free fish and meat. Well, good luck. Not much of that around. However, my point is the series should include those of us who are vegan/green diet people.....and these people are increasing in numbers. They could have at least had one video stating what vegans should do to have a healthy brain. It’s evident that Dr. Hyman does not believe in this way of eating, so that disappoints me. He should be open to those of us who do not partake in animal products, whether it be for health, religious beliefs or for the environment. He has not included us, and for that I will not purchase the series, nor partake in his vitamin sales.