Dr. Deborah Lynn Arnold, MD

My GYN requested both a mammo and a left breast ultrasound due to palpable lumps and pain, and I got stuck with Dr. Arnold. After my mammogram, Dr. Arnold told me everything was dandy and just fine! I asked about the ultrasound (and my documented calcifications) and she said she didn't see any microcalcifications and didn't feel I needed the ultrasound. I had to beg her to get this. While the technician was doing the ultrasound, she suddenly stopped, looked at me, and said, 'I think we might need to send you for a different scan. Let me go talk to Dr. Arnold.' The technician came back with Dr. Arnold (who did not look pleased). Dr. Arnold literally tossed a 'Breast Cysts' pamphlet at me and told me I had a cyst. Then, she decided to not include the fact that they'd found a cyst in my report. She wrote: ' No suspicious cystic or solid masses or areas of shadowing are identified'. Negligent provider who apparently does not like her job or women in general. AVOID if you value your life.

Very poor bedside manner, minimum explanation prior to the procedure and no explanation after. Acted like she didn't want to be there. The result of the test was "inconclusive" - not sure whether due to her incompetence and lack of care or my lack of luck.

Dr. Arnold took extra time and care in evaluating a knee xray and later a mammogram. I called the office and asked for an explanation on the imaging and Dr. Arnold came on the line and explained it herself. She offered to show me the images, but I was happy with the explanation on the phone. I truly appreciated her time and expertise.