Indianapolis area EPs

Hi I got a pacemaker 3 weeks ago and had it reprogrammed twice this week. This morning I had 2 near syncopal episode and uncomfortable thumping in my chest. Went to the local ER, they contacted the Ep on call who yelled at me over the phone and stated he could not send a St Jude's rep out to change settings as they were all tied up in hospitals taking care of critically ill patients and added a few rude comments. This was the EP on call for St. Vincent's care group in Indianapolis. I raised two two year olds at the same time so I've dealt with temper tantrums before but this was a little extreme. Does anyone know if a good EP in the Indianapolis area that is not associated with St Vincent's Care Group? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!

2 Comments

Pacemaker & Doctor Problems

by J.B. - 2013-07-20 05:07:01

I don't know one but I would contact the hospital administrator and request the name of another dr. after I tell them the problems I am having with my pacemaker and this doctor.

While you are it send an email to St Jude telling them the problems you are having with the pacemaker and the doctor giving them the information that should be on the card you got with the pacemaker.

Good idea

by Bostonstrong - 2013-07-20 06:07:43

Thanks I will do that. This EP sounded a little unhinged.

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