Mac
Austin,#2Author of original report
Thu, December 09, 2010
When I initially disputed the amount of Dr. Cassidys charges, Dr. Cassidy took the time to write me a letter explaining how my insurance carrier paid for the charges, and specifically how my deductible was determined. I received Dr. Cassidys letter about six (6) months before I posted my original complaints on this website. Dr. Cassidy did the right thing by writing me the letter in response to my initial complaint. I should not have made the comments I have made regarding Dr. Cassidy.
Mac
Austin,#3Author of original report
Wed, August 25, 2010
I have been contacted by Dr. Cassidys attorney concerning
my prior posts on this site, demanding that I remove the posts by September 1, 2010 or be sued.
I have requested that the posts be deleted, but the policies of this site prohibit
the removal of any report.
Therefore, to avoid litigation, I hereby rescind my prior posts on this site concerning Dr. Andrew Cassidy and Lone Star Podiatry.
I have been contacted by Dr. Cassidys attorney concerning
my prior posts on this site, demanding that I remove the posts by September 1, 2010 or be sued.
I have requested that the posts be deleted, but the policies of this site prohibit
the removal of any report.
Therefore, to avoid litigation, I hereby rescind my prior posts on this site concerning Dr. Andrew Cassidy and Lone Star Podiatry.
Mac
Austin,#4Author of original report
Wed, August 25, 2010
However, the policies of this site prohibit
the removal of any report.
Therefore, to avoid litigation, I hereby rescind my prior posts on this site concerning Dr. Andrew Cassidy and Lone Star Podiatry.
I have been contacted by Dr. Cassidys attorney concerning
my prior posts on this site, demanding that I remove the posts by September 1, 2010 or be sued.
However, the policies of this site prohibit
the removal of any report.
Therefore, to avoid litigation, I hereby rescind my prior posts on this site concerning Dr. Andrew Cassidy and Lone Star Podiatry.
David
USA#5Consumer Comment
Mon, May 17, 2010
Biomechanical issues related to the structure of your feet may have helped to cause the acute injury. He had a decent point there.
jfit
Texas,#6Consumer Comment
Tue, March 09, 2010
I too had a visit with Dr. Andrew Cassidy @ Lone Star Podiatry and the experience was not a positive one. I had an acute foot injury that occurred when I rolled my ankle while running.
I went to my regular doctor and had x-rays to confirm that nothing was broken. Being somewhat impatient to get back running I decided to get a second look from a podiatrist.
Dr. Cassidy spent a short amount of time examining my foot, gave me a run down on his preferred brand of footwear for running based on my foot type, and then started the spiel on getting me into custom orthotics.
I can certainly see where custom orthotics may be useful with a chronic foot injury but trying the hard sell of orthotics for an acute injury?
I got the distinct impression that Dr. Cassidy is not interested in what was best for me. There seemed to be much more pressure to get me to purchase highly overpriced orthotics. So much so that after leaving the exam room the office staff presumed that I was going to be making an appointment for orthotics without even getting word from Cassidy.
I subsequently cancelled my follow up appointment and I will not be returning.
Mac
Austin,#7Author of original report
Mon, February 22, 2010
It should be added that there are not many podiatrists to choose from in the Lake Travis area of Austin, TX. Nevertheless, DO NOT allow yourself to choose Andrew Cassidy & Lone Star Podiatry. HE IS UNBELIEVABLY GREEDY & WILL DEFINITELY OVER-CHARGE YOU & YOUR INSURANCE.
David
United States of America#8Consumer Suggestion
Mon, December 21, 2009
First off, podiatrists have gone to school and are licensed. Graduates receive the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).
Second, as you age you will start to meet doctors that are younger than you.
Third, if you were concerned about cost you should have asked what the cost would be before accepting a treatment, a brace, an exam. You could have then accepted or declined.
Medical treatment is expensive and people are often insulated from the cost by their insurance. When they have to actually pay themselves they realize how expensive it always is. If your insurance paid it all then would you still be complaining?