No, the doctor was not insightful at all. It seems to me that some doctors get patients who are on Medicare and since the doctors get reimbursed so little, they spend as little time with the patient (me) as possible. So, he suggested the physical therapy, but suggested no medications (like ear drops, warm ear compresses, etc.), did not review what the PT would be like, and basically said I would just need to live with it. No mention of a follow up appt, no ultrasound, nothing helpful at all. I asked about my tinnitus as well, showed him my list of prescription meds and supplements, asking if any would contribute to my problem, but he just waved it off and left the room. Well, that's enough complaining for me about his complacency. That's why I was asking those in the know within the Mayo Clinic specialty groups. Thank you for your response!