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    Best cataract surgeon. I can see with my right eye near and far. Unfortunately, he moved to Texas.

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    Barbara Arnold, MD

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    I was diagnosed with a rare eye condition that was in remission and had been receiving treatment at…read moreUC Davis. Unfortunately, after my health insurance changed, my new plan no longer covered UC Davis. Soon after, I began experiencing double vision in my left eye and urgently needed to see an ophthalmologist, so I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Barbara Arnold, who was listed as an in-network provider. From the moment she entered the room, it was clear that she was not pleased to see me. I sensed her discomfort might be because she wasn't familiar with my rare condition. She kept insisting that I return to UC Davis, which was frustrating since I had no other options. Instead of focusing on my double vision, she spent most of the appointment criticizing my weight and making comments about my clean shoes. It felt like she was more interested in berating me for my appearance than addressing my vision concerns. Dr. Arnold scheduled a follow-up appointment for six months later and told me I needed to lose weight, suggesting that my double vision would disappear once I did. Feeling anxious about going back to her, I talked to a friend who encouraged me to see a different doctor. I eventually made an appointment with a new primary care physician at Sutter, who referred me to a ophthalmologist. They conducted an MRI, MRV, spinal tap, and blood tests, which confirmed that my rare eye condition had returned. Because Dr. Arnold didn't address my condition early on, I now risk losing vision in my left eye due to her inadequate care. If she wasn't familiar with my situation, she could have told me that and mentioned a few doctors she had in mind, so I could check with my insurance to see if they were in-network. I could have seen a competent doctor who might have prevented this vision loss. I believe Dr. Arnold needs to reconsider her role in medicine, as her approach to patient care is lacking.

    Barbara Arnold MD needs to retire she's Burned Out. Had a…read morebad experience with her. She's rude and makes you wait in the exam room for 45 mins. Her staff was nice and professional, but not her. This is my 2nd time being there and my experience was the same last year. No way I'm coming back. She's not the only ophthalmologist around.

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