Hey! My names Robert.
I love PeaceHealth, and I’ve gone there ever since I was a kid for general care. I’ve had only two doctors there, and in my adult care thus far it’s been Doctor Piatt. For the longest time I had a positive experience with him, and his straight forward attitude was appreciated. Following my last two experiences, his attitude as a doctor has shifted dramatically and I would definitely recommend considering other doctors first.
I came in for an assessment for ADHD and wondering what options were available, he proceeded to never look at any of my forms I filled out - become extra short with me & assume that I was drug-seeking specifically for stimulants (which I only came in for an assessment and all options to be explained to me..). I tried to explain my intentions in many ways but I never got cared for in any typical way. Assumptions and shaded offensive comments filled the room instead of questions asking me how I felt, the history of my symptoms, what I’ve tried growing up to aid naturally, etc.. Then he proceeded to prescribe a medicine to me, while not answering me on what the potential side effects / interactions were, and slammed the files on the table post-my questions and said “I don’t know it may work it may not..!”, and left without notice. I was so shocked, especially when he could see in my eyes how much the appointment was confusing me. I left the appointment with a prescription he gave that I knew no details on, (planning not to take of course ) -which I learned soon after very clearly conflicted with my current medication he currently prescribed. Not even something to try.
There was so much personal issue I took being assumed as a drug-seeking patient FIRST, before I was a patient. We fill out these forms for a reason, we spend the money for a reason -
To be checked out, and to be provided with a route to take. I understand there are many who struggle with addiction, and specifically this area of Medicine - but that conversation could have been had after my symptoms - and not instead of them. I wrote a letter to PeaceHealth and they later found the claims true, and removed the charge for the appointment (thank You to the VP and the letter sent, I’ll always go to PeaceHealth). But I wouldn’t recommend this doctor to anyone anymore. Spend your money where you know you’ll get what you wanted In the beginning. Times to short & sometimes symptoms are hard to deal with.