Anna A. Abbasi, MD

I stayed with Nashua Dartmouth clinic for more than 25 years without ever complaining about any Dr, I love NH Dartmouth they are best ! but I had a very unhappy experience yesterday March 13, 2024. I had a cough on January 20th and consulted my primary care physician on February 23rd. On the same day, I underwent a chest X-ray, which showed normal results. Following the appointment, I took antibiotics for five days, and by February 29th, I was no longer coughing. However, I did notice occasional traces of blood in my sputum once in February. Due to a prior history of a minor kidney tumor removal in 2019, I expressed concerns about the possibility of a tumor on my lungs to my primary Dr, As a result, she referred me to Dartmouth Pulmonology in Manchester. Yesterday, March 13th, I visited Dr. Anna Abbasi at Dartmouth Pulmonology. Dr. Abbasi seemed to overreact and even suspected tuberculosis (TB), insisting on a CT scan. When I explained that I couldn't undergo a CT scan with… contrast, I asked if a scan without contrast was possible. However, she firmly declined this option. Furthermore, she threatened to report me to the New Hampshire Health Department immediately if I didn't comply with her recommendation. Shortly after, I received a call from the health department, which suggests that she followed through on her threat without any clear evidence of TB. I find this behavior to be highly unprofessional and irresponsible towards the patient. Dr. Abbasi's actions have made me very uncomfortable, and I am concerned about the unnecessary escalation of my case without proper justification.

Response from Anna A. Abbasi

We strongly recommend that if you haven't done so already, please reach out to our Patient Relations team at the location-appropriate number listed on this page: https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/contact/patient-family-relations. This will provide you with the opportunity to share your experience with a staff member who can help to address your concerns.