Uses scare tactics to elicit additional and unnecessary care. I had a blood test to diagnose an unrelated condition; it came back with a PSA level above 5 which led my PCP to arrange a 2nd test which came back with a PSA count of 4. A test taken 2 years earlier showed a PSA level slightly above 1. Although the PSA level alone was not a cause for alarm the increase over 2 years was and my PCP suggested I see an Urologist, Dr E. Dr E. said the only way to be sure I didn't have Prostate Cancer was to have a biopsy which had a slight risk of complication. I elected not to have the biopsy and followed up with my PCP who accepted my decision but recommended regular screening and scheduled a 3rd blood test which came back with a normal PSA count below 1.
Shortly prior to the 3rd blood test I received a copy of letter addressed to my PCP from Dr E. stating that I was forewarned about the consequences of not having a biopsy which could be life threatening. I received a 2nd registered letter a month later stating that Dr E. was withdrawing professional attendance and advised me to find another physician, if an emergency should arise I should go to the nearest emergency room. I found Dr E. lack of sensitivity and poor bedside manner alarming. It appears that Dr E. was more willing to take a path that generated revenue and used scare tactics rather than one that was less intrusive. When the revenue stream stopped so did his interest in me.
