Dr. Sidney Romero Cruz, MD

I had my thyroid removed a week ago (8 May) on the economy. I went to visit Dr. Cruz for a follow up today (15 May) and regretted it the second he stepped in the door. Aside from the fact that he barely has a handle on the English language, his beside manner is nonexistent. He’s very gruff, abrasive, will talk down to you, and will talk OVER you as well. Maybe he doesn’t like female Veterans, I don’t know, but this is the second negative interaction I have had with him. Not once did he even ask how I’m feeling (Hello! Like crap because my Thyroid was removed!) he made several snide remarks to me. ‘Do you have a problem with the VA?’ ‘Why don’t you like coming to the VA?’ ‘If you don’t like coming here, you’re more than welcome to go somewhere else for care.’ I sh*t you not! Why he felt the need to ask me those questions is beyond me...I could barely stay alert and oriented to my surroundings and have been that way for a few days now. I kept my cool, thinking I’ll just request a change… of doctor, but NO, he’s the only Endocrinologist they have. Looks like it’s Veteran’s Choice and playing the waiting game for a referral to a local provider. At least I got a ninety day supply of Synthroid from him.

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