I have recently changed cardiologists. My excellent pain management doctor recommended this new one. I have seen him twice and will see him again this coming week for some test results. He asked me why I was changing and I told him straight out that while I liked the personality of the other doctor, he never gave me sufficient information. He rose to the occasion. He sent me to the arrhythmia specialist to see about getting a linq monitor implanted. He was the one who was dismissive. I will have the monitor implanted this coming week and will not be relying on him for my information. I go alone and always have. I usually go with a list of items to go over. I do not expect to have him do what the previous doctor did which was when I asked about the shortness of breath that I have, he told me it wasn't heart related. I asked him about the edema, it wasn't heart related. I told another of my doctors what he said and he ordered a lung study which turned out fine. Just as a side - this office does not have PAs or NPs. I am encouraged about this new doc. He and my pain management doc grew up as best friends and another doc he recommended is superb. I was an educator and believe in being educated about health situations so I do look up things. I go in somewhat prepared. Just frustrated with this guy who put me off and wondered how many others find the same thing.

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