I do believe Dr. Thomas may be an excellent doctor. I have never seen him, because he doesn't take…read moremy insurance. If you call to make an appointment, the nice ladies who answer the phone get all of your information, then, in a by the way manner, proceed to tell you he doesn't accept insurance. So, you cancel the appointment and think, no problem, I'll find another doctor. End of story. NOT the end of the story!
Mark Rabito, the CEO, as he calls himself, will soon call you to try to convince you that Dr. Thomas is the best you will find, and no other doctor will be as good. He proceeds to ask if you found another doctor, and then says, well, Dr. Soandso doesn't have the training that Dr. Thomas has, and really can't help you like Dr. Thomas can. He's almost to the point of being a bully and very unprofessional, talking bad about other doctors. I guess he needs to convince you to see the doctor so he can make more money, also.
I totally understand that doctors have to provide discounts to insurance providers. I understand they may only make a percentage of what they make from insurance, however, I think doctors, in general, make a better living than those of us who are nurses or paralegals. Not accepting insurance is only selfish. I'd rather live with back pain than see someone who only cares about the bottom line, because I would think a doctor would treat you, no matter how you paid him, if he cared about YOU!