(Background: I have a rerouted intestinal system that causes me to malabsorb at least 50% of all vitamins and nutrients I consume. From years of having my vitamins and nutrients malabsorbed, it's caused me to be diagnosed with Osteopenia at 38 years old, and the deterioration of my bones/teeth will only continue to get worse, over time.)
In Spring of 2024, I sought out the help of Dr. Gary Zagon due to a seemingly progressive case of Osteopenia that had caused me to endure three bone fractures within 12 months. I broke my Right Tibia twice simply from an increase in my walking routine, and I broke my Left Foot (a "Jones Fracture") that required surgery with hardware implantation, because I misstept, and rolled my foot outward for one moment. Three extremely minimal/no-impact fractures in a year; Something needed to be done to strengthen my bones besides consuming an alarming number of vitamins.
Dr. Zagon ordered blood work and various radiological tests to check my bone density and architecture. The results were consistent with what I knew; Moderate Osteopenia. Now what?
Dr. Zagon had nothing to tell me. I asked if he could prescribe me a bone strengthening medication such as Boniva or Prolia, in hopes of counteracting the fast progression of my bone deterioration that occurs from my malabsorption. He brushed my request off by advising me that those medications are for treatment of Osteoporosis, not Osteopenia. I made my case: I malabsorb tremendously, I've had three life-idling bone fractures all caused from little to no impact and a few of my teeth were breaking. I needed some help! He ordered another round of blood tests for me and said he'd need the results of these tests to know if a Boniva or Prolia would be necessary. Fine. More blood. Great.
Results came in. I heard nothing. I reached out to him via email, again, pleading my case. I was ignored. I reached out one more time, simply saying "Still waiting for a response". I have yet to hear from him. That was a month ago.
He knows what he's doing in that, he knows what information he needs to gather prior to making an educated diagnosis. However, his bedside manner is atrocious. The continuous brush-off's, flouting my concerns, ignoring my emails; That's not what anyone deserves from a doctor when they're concerned for their health.
He's not stupid, but he is a jerk. I'd never recommend him to anyone, and I'll never follow up with him, again. I have an appointment to get a second opinion with someone else. Dr. Gary Zagon was a complete waste of my time. read more