Question:
How do I report a Doctor?

I was recently treated terribly by a specialist. He disregarded patient confidentiality, insulted me and much more. If I wished to make a complaint, where and how would I do so? Any tips would be much appreciated! Thanks!    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 23, 2001)

August 23, 2001
I would contact your local medical board... here in Oregon you can start at http://www.bme.state.or.us/ I wish you luck and hope you do pursue this.
   — Dawn R.

August 23, 2001
I once reported a doctor to my State Board of Medical Examiners. They sent me a form and I filled it out along with a letter detailing my complaint. I was rather dissapointed because the form was all about prescribing narcotic drugs innapropriately. I got the impression that if no serious law was broken, they didn't care. However, I think these things are tracked and if enough people complain, it might make a difference. I would CC the doctor on the letter you send so he knows how offensive his behaviour was and that you took the steps you could against him. Good luck.
   — kcanges

August 27, 2001
What a jerk! First, tell your PCP so he won't send anyone else to that guy! Then look up the State Board of Medical Examiners. If you have info on any MD organizations he's in, you can report him to them. Let your insurance know too. Also the hospital he practices at. either that or forget it, he's a jerk anyway!! Don't let it consume you. Good Luck Linda
   — Linda B.