Dr. Joshua Warren Evans, MD

If you can afford to get care somewhere else, go. This doctor is awful

Beware! Although the majority of the support staff have been quite compassionate, upfront and helpful this Doctor is not. In my experience: He seems Inexperienced, judgemental and put my health and well being in danger: Misdiagnosis on two separate basic issues without use of facts or testing. I was so alarmed I called Ask-A-Nurse (a first for this Boomer) to get clarification and confirmation. This nurse gave accurate, factual information which is what helped me see what was really going on and to “fire” this Doctor. The consistent appointment time with him: Expect to be dismissed totally without acknowledgement nor record of concerns. For those he decides to hear I experienced a demeanor which was very patronizing, manipulative and included mockery. I didn’t think this was possible with HIPPA and I found this the rule of thumb here: Expect your information to be shared far and wide with others in the facility without you giving release of information and for info to be biased and… inaccurate and miss critical history and diagnosis needed for accurate and safe treatment. Because of this it seemed to me that the necessary boundaries for objectivity was clouded and this further enforced that which seems like routine stereotyping, pigeon holed treatment. I was left in wonder: Maybe this is used to streamline patients and/or code for insurance? The problem though is if one only has a hammer in their tool box then everything is a nail. This means, you lose if you are not a nail. Additionally is the Gaslighting I experienced here: Staff had referred me to his colleague as his next apt time was six weeks out. He then showed up nonetheless/instead and then at the end lectured about how “dangerous” it is to go around using other doctors. To me it seems that if you are working with a team of medical professionals be aware that he is not a team player. Likewise You will most likely need other team members as he will not prescribe medication for tested and ongoing conditions that require maintenance for wellness and function. From my experience I came to expect him to judge (passive aggressive use of put downs) and shame if it is a diagnosis he hasn’t made himself. This is important: If you are ill or in pain please if possible reconsider using this facility. Three separate appointments I waited 45 -110 minutes to be seen and overall each have taken 2 1/2-3 hours. This length of appointments is WAY too much enmeshment and in my experience is an unhealthy framework for drama. On Two occasions I saw and heard other patients completely walk out (leave without being seen) complaining that they couldn’t keep waiting (they walked out of the back end, a patient care room, not the patient lobby). This is truely sad if they are indeed this busy and yet this is a red flag for which unfortunately is inconsideratation and additional lack of awareness and acknowledgement about extreme tardiness, and points to lack of accountability and/or boundaries and as the additional burden I as a patient experienced as disrespect. Painful and exhaustive for me. Please be aware that with all this ALSO expect more violation of trust as routine testing (blood work and/or UA) done to include testing for every illegal drug and alcohol (done without a heads up of course and definitely ZERO discussion, ZERO permission). This for me was the “gift” of betrayal, ambush and surprise all wrapped into “healthcare.” Yes I’m clean and when one lives a wholesome life this is beyond ridiculous and to me is seen as padded healthcare costs. Ultimately this explains how this Doctor “pre” listens, sees and practices. With a power structure of MD/Patient I experienced this “keeping me in the dark” more than a lack of transparency and as a flavor of shameful bullying or misuse of power in the relationship. But who knows, maybe other patients with these issues will seek treatment for addiction issues and not see it as being thrown under the bus? After three rounds with this MD I concluded this was not only productive but that it was actually harmful for me. I concluded that a Doctor has intimate details that most don’t share even with family and friends and that this relationship must be built on trust to benefit health. It seems to me that this Doctors sloppy mistakes with diagnosis, his judgements as well as trivializing my concerns as though they are not valid and additionally not keeping pace with medical advancements with my conditions (he said we can’t base treatment on new discoveries nor should we focus on them) felt more and more like stint in a Petri dish. I don’t expect a Doctors visit to be a restorative trip to the Spa but I do expect basic respect and trust. In stark contrast to this I am feeling grateful that my other providers are up to speed both in practice and academically, they validate me and tactful address issues, they show prompt compassion and my concerns are taken seriously. They include me in ALL decisions and are available for communication. They follow-up and keep me updated with test results. I won’t settle for anything less. To simplify it seems a difference in expectations, professionalism and positive self-regard are not aligned with this Doctor/Patient relationship and I’m definitely moving on. I’d regret it if I didn’t.