Janie Westergard review for Activated Health and Wellness

Dr Melody Rodarte ordered an ultrasound that included a transvaginal internal procedure and failed to disclose that fact beforehand. I was not informed in advance that an invasive exam was part of the imaging order. There was no prior explanation sufficient to allow for informed consent. I sent her an email expressing my concern. Her reply was dismissive and beyond rude and unprofessional. She is condescending and does not care about her patients. All she cares about is collecting her $200.00. Thank god for other doctors that were available. They also take the insurance. They are kind and don’t give you anxiety. Being presented with an internal procedure without prior disclosure represents a serious breakdown in patient communication and raises concerns regarding informed consent standards. After I formally raised these concerns, rather than addressing the issue, I was dismissed from the practice via certified letter. Patients should not be penalized or silenced for questioning whether proper consent protocols were followed. Transparency and accountability are foundational to ethical medical care. Silencing a patient for speaking up about transparency and consent is deeply troubling. Proceed with caution.