Dr. Donna A. Kono, MD - Davis Jennifer Pelliconi: I explained to her about how I was feeling brushed off and not taken seriously by other doctors (they refused to diagnose me or run tests, just tell me I was probably fine) and she not only brushed me off but defended such doctors despite not knowing them. (I also want to note I never verbally talked poorly about them and their abilities, just simply how I felt mistreated by them)
If you’re reading this Dr. Kono, please recognize that the bare minimum is making your patients feel respected and validate their experiences and feelings.
And if you’re reading this as a future or present patient of Dr. Kono, stand your ground because you know your body better than anyone else, and if a doctor downplays a health concern, always get a second opinion! (doing this has literally saved my life, don’t assume that if a doctor ignores something that means you should too)
