Dr Smyth was late and didn't address the one question I had until the end of the appointment. She asks very general questions and cuts you off before you finish explaining the answer, so doesn't really get an answer but then moves on!

Posted Date : 20/10/2014

Dr. Smyth has zero bedside manner. I travelled over two hours to see her and was anxious about my symptoms as I was experiencing random numbness and pain that was causing me to fall at random times. While explaining my symptoms to her, I started to cry and she told me just to see a psychologist as though it's not normal to feel upset and scared when your body acts this way for no apparent reason and you have young children to tend to and a spouse that works away (ie: little support). She told me to see a different type of specialist as my condition wasn't a neurological one and that I'd need a referral from my GP, yet my GP won't do so. When I told her that, she raised her voice at me and got quite heated. I would never recommend this doctor. She left me feeling defeated, attacked and stupid. I've never had a professional treat me this way ever. If I had a dollar for every eye roll and shoulder shrug I got from her, it would've covered the cost of my gas at least. Sheesh.

Posted Date : 23/08/2014