1 /5 Dallas Vanden: This review is unique in the fact that Ive never even seen Dr. Sanwal, but that is the same reason for this review.
He is one of two doctors who declined to see me at all.
I have already written the same review under the other doctor, for the same reason.
As veterans, we are limited to doctors within the VA Network.
I wished to discontinue treatment under Dr. Mahmood.
When the VA contacted Dr. Sanwals office, they were informed Dr. Sanwal wouldnt even consider me as a patient because "they dont do second opinions".
Ive been diagnosed, not by Dr. Mahmood, there is no opinion.
The VA expressed that fact upon Dr. Sanwals staff, but they informed the VA that the doctor "Considers it a second opinion, therefore it is a second opinion."
I am in no way trying to force a Dr. to treat someone they dont want to.
However, I believe when a doctor enters the VA network, they obligate themselves to veterans; and that obligation is being neglected.
Ive suggested to the VA that they remove these doctors from the network and to offer better incentives to better doctors.
I believe any ongoing vouchers with veterans should be maintained, since this office understands the risk of dropping a veteran who will be denied treatment as a "second opinion".
The reason and insistence to not even allow a veteran to visit their office, is dubious.
Dr. Sanwals office may disagree their behavior, as a VA Networked doctor, is dubious;
but I consider it to be dubious behavior, therefore it is.
I advise prospective veteran patients to seek care elsewhere.
