Went to Cleveland Clinic in urgent need and left urgently needing competent treatment
My experience at Cleveland Clinic Weston was deeply concerning. I presented with documented bilateral hydronephrosis with possible obstruction, a known 17mm kidney stone, and ongoing neurological issues including multiple prior cerebellar strokes and daily debilitating migraines. I sought medically necessary imaging, including an MRI with contrast and a MAG-3 scan, which had been recommended by other physicians. These were not ordered.
During my visit with urologist Dr. Leonard Kaufman, he raised his voice toward me. I specifically asked the attending nurse to note this, and she did not disagree. I left the appointment without the diagnostic testing that had been discussed as necessary for my condition. I subsequently obtained the required testing from an outside urologist, who acted promptly to assess whether I was in a potentially life-threatening situation.
In addition, I experienced a lack of follow-up and communication from other providers. One nurse practitioner advised she would prescribe a migraine medication that could significantly reduce my symptoms, but the prescription was never called in and no follow-up occurred despite multiple patient messages.
I was also discharged without coordinated follow-up care, specialist referrals, or continuity of treatment. As a patient with complex medical needs, I found this lack of communication, coordination, and responsiveness unacceptable.
June 16, 2025
Unprompted review