Patient-95

Patient-95 was referred to Dr. Kevin Sharif at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center. He was told that they "don't need business" and new patients have to wait to be vetted to see if they are "worth his while."

I was referred to Kevin R. Sharif at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center.

When I called to schedule, the receptionist informed me that they “don’t need business” and that there is a waiting period just to be approved as a patient.

This was the first time I’ve ever heard of such a policy.

She went on to say that the doctor I was referred to “vets his patients to see if they’re worth his while.”

That statement alone was enough for me to decide this was not the right place for my care.

I believe a good doctor should welcome new patients with open arms, especially those in need of help not make them feel like they’re being judged as a number or statistic.

I value character in my healthcare providers, and unfortunately, what I heard here did not align with that.

I called my referring doctor right away to find someone else who truly cares about patient well-being.