Dr. Cassandra Curtis, MD

I saw her one time. I liked her a lot. That appt. made me believe she understood my complex case, she read and understood my diagnosis from my neurologist at Stanford in CA, she would help treat me, and she made clear she knew trying to get the medicine I've been on for years was hard to get insurance to pay for, but she'd done it for other patients and we'd make it happen. Long story short, she's now decided she doesn't give this medication on this disorder. So why did I waste my time? When I pushed back she said that I don't even have that diagnosis based on one factor. It's a complicated disorder. If you look it up like anyone with a computer can do, the NIH makes very clear there are many factors that play into my diagnosis. She never asked me about even one of those other factors. I suspect she is very invested in being "right" rather than listening and paying attention. I know my health. I've had to fight hard to get good care. I will find someone else who will listen to me. She doesn't. If you have something she truly understands, I'd guess she's a fine doctor. But not if it takes intellectual curiosity and learning on her part. Oh, and when I tried to make an appt with another doctor in the same office network, I was told that you have to ask. So, the office staff sent messages. They told me it wouldn't be a problem, no one has ever been turned down. Dr. Curtis said no. I could not see the other neurologist in the same office network (not even in the same office). Unbelievable. Big ego, I guess. Ask a lot of questions before you see her. Find out what she knows.