Dr. Hanimi Challa, MD

I took my husband to see Dr. Challa because his PCP was very negative in the last visit and didn't give my husband any options when he said that he did not like the medication she recommend as a appetite stimulant. He statement was "loss of appetite is your body's way of telling you that you are reaching the end of your journey". Well that didn't fly with me! When we met with Dr. Challa it was completely different. He was very positive and up beat, dedicated quite a bit of time to us allowing my husband to ask questions and pose different scenarios with his disease. When he told Dr. Challa " I had this cancer and that cancer" Dr. Challa's response was "you had them, you don't have them now, you're not as sick as you think". In parting he told my husband "my goal is to have you gain weight and increase you stamina so you can have the surgery you need" . I felt that he was caring and optimistic. My husband has gained weight and stamina and we are waiting for an appointment with the… orthopedic surgeon.

I went to Dr Challa for a very long time and EVERYTIME I went, he whipped out a script from his pocket and wrote out something. It got to the point where all I had to do was call and the script was called into pharmacy. When I ask questions about a diagnosis he gave me, he was very vague and walks away. I think it's time for Dr Challa to retire. I'm currently searching for another physician.

Doctor is old school and difficult to communicate with. When you want to discuss a matter he takes it as questioning his authority. I am a high risk with colon problems and he did not want me to have a colonoscopy as I received notice from my specialist, but I insisted as I had polyps last time and this time it is full blown diverticulitis and with an endoscopy now have Barrett's esophagus. He also would not allow a bone density test. Also he said it would be my last colonoscopy. Amazing. Changed physicians.

One of the best Doctors I have ever had

I have sinus problems asthma and lately brochitis twice.. I want to see a Specialist and he won't let me. he says he can solve the problem but isn't my right to see a specialist and get another opinion on my options and how to care for my immune system?