Hattiesburg Clinic

Feb 4th, 2022

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Dec 3rd, 2019

This rating is for ophthalmology only. The rest of the clinic has been outstanding. So have they for the last 10 years. It was when I experienced excruciating head and left eye pain that they kicked me to the curb. I am a retired 100 percent service-connected disabled veteran who recently went to them after 5 days of head and eye pain. On the 5th day, my left eye relocated itself to the far left side of the socket. Everything in my vision became double. They told me it was temporary and may correct itself in a month or 2 or 3 but refused to give me anything for the pain. They instead said I should go see my Primary care provider for that. I thought speciality doctors were supposed to diagnosis the problem and prescribe needed medications to treat you. I complained to Admin and their boss stood up for the doctors and the policy. The doctor told me two medications that could help but she said she wouldn't write a script for them. UMMC has since diagnosed me with Cranial third nerve palsy. I can only see with one eye. But they are treating me with medications. I think the policy in this particular department at Hattiesburg Clinic is absurd. To all my veteran brothers and sisters as well as friends and family. I suggest you go elsewhere for ophthalmology care and ask them up front if you have eye pain and associated severe headaches, will they prescribe needed medications. If not, keep looking. Ricky Wayne Ward
Jan 31st, 2023