Oh man, sometimes I think male docs don’t get us women at all. They don’t realize we are not making things up. So sorry you had such a bad experience. I found my Hep c in 1996 when donating blood for my grandson. Went to a gastro who was good and got me into clinical trials for hep c. No cure at that Ike. When I finally could afford treatment it was 2019. Too late to reverse the damage done to my liver. Just had to wait for the cure and am now dealing with the long term effects of Hep c and cirrhosis/ HCC. Mayo in Jacksonville is wonderful and I am getting great care. They have been monitoring this tumor for two years now it is finally UNOS qualified for transplant. Still hoping I won’t need one, but prepared to take my doc’s advice.
So glad you finally got to the right doc. What a difference it makes. I wish you the very best and hope your journey is finally headed in the right direction. Mt. Sinai is a good place to be.