Paul Thomas Twydell, DO

After receiving a negative diagnosis for Polymyositis from a biopsy done at Rochester Regional Health, and with continuing problems he was recommended to us by our PCP. He did another biopsy, which was at best questionable in it's results. We did not see the results until long after the test. He decided it was indeed Polymyositis and began treatment with five sessions of intravenous steroids. Part way though the five sessions, over the space of several weeks, my wife contacted him by email to say that she was not getting better but actually felt worse. He replied, "I am short on clinic time and will see what can do and get back to you." He never did and with a very short period of time she was taken to the emergency room at Rochester Regional Health where they discovered a walnut size lump in her brain caused by Listeria which gained a foothold in her system because of the steroids. The Listeria was not his fault, BUT the fact that he did not follow up when she noticed other problems, without doubt WAS HIS FAULT. If he had followed up there is a good possibility that this disease would have been discovered in time to prevent the brain damage that resulted from the infection. That was nearly five years ago and much of that time, including mot of this past twelve months, has been in the hospital. She cannot talk. She cannot walk. She has difficulty focus her eyes, etc.

I was referred to Dr. Twydell for an EMG. The EMG showed abnormalities, and Dr. Twydell stated that I would need to schedule a follow up appointment with him. I attempted to call his office three times to schedule this appointment. Finally, his nurse called to say there was nothing he could do and I would need to follow up with someone else. His bedside manner is horrible and follow through is worse.

Great attention to detail. Very informative. Allowed questions and very precise with his answers.