what to do about doc relationship?

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I don't feel comfortable with my GI doc. So, I went to another one

recommended by my rheumatologist. He says that he would take me on,

but he thinks I'm better served keeping all my docs within the same

system (UPMC). That way, they can work more closely together and all

my records are easily accessible. I love my hepatologist, but my GI

(for Crohns) and I just don't seem to get along. I left my last appt

knowing he was getting blood tests for something he was suspicious

of, but not knowing what they were or what he thought the problem

might be. I find that unacceptable. I normally would have asked,

but I'm now intimidated by him because in the past I have received

curt replies to my questions, along with a general feeling that he is

offended when I ask anything. I don't know what to do.

I'm not happy with my relationship with my current GI doc and I've

been told that the scheduler needs to " get permission " from him

before she can schedule me to see his colleague. But this new one

has suggested that I haven't exhausted all my options and maybe that

would be best before going outside the system.

Anyone have experience with UPMC (Pittsburgh) docs? Anyone with any

advice? I'm not sure what to do anymore...

Thanks in advance.

Suzanna