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Complaint Review: Michael J. McKenna - LAS VEGAS Nevada
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Michael J. McKenna
6070 S. FORT APACHE ROAD, SUITE 100 LAS VEGAS, 89148 Nevada, U.S.A.
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Michael J. McKenna Failure to Do proper testing, Failure to do proper treatment, causing future trauma ripoff LAS VEGAS, Nevada
Michael J. McKenna Is a Complete Idiot.
His failure to do an MRI of damaged area as told to him by Patient, causing Future trauma and pain for FORMER Patient.
I was an patient of Mc Kennas pain management circa 2003 at which time after seeing him for a while, I was in an Auto accident.
I told him there was extreme pain mid spine just below the shoulders, and upwards. towards Cervical area.
He ordered an MRI of lower spine and said there was NO damage to the spine.
a few weeks later, I had lost my Medical insurance, and was un able to see him for a few months.
Being that I was on a limited income, I could not afford any prescriptions, nor medical treatment.
I was able to get insurance again a few months later, and returned to him.
at which time he accused me of seeing other Doctors, and chasing prescriptions. I told him to check, and even Drug test me if he wanted. as I had NOTHING to hide.
At which time, he wrote me a prescription for Naprosyn. an Anti Inflamatory. For a Compression Fracture of the spine, Herniated Discs, Torn Muscles, and Previously Diagnosed SEVERE Spinal Trauma.
What Kind of Sadist allowed him to become a DR. and or a Pain Management specialist?
He is Neither one.
G
Las Vegas, Nevada
U.S.A.
His failure to do an MRI of damaged area as told to him by Patient, causing Future trauma and pain for FORMER Patient.
I was an patient of Mc Kennas pain management circa 2003 at which time after seeing him for a while, I was in an Auto accident.
I told him there was extreme pain mid spine just below the shoulders, and upwards. towards Cervical area.
He ordered an MRI of lower spine and said there was NO damage to the spine.
a few weeks later, I had lost my Medical insurance, and was un able to see him for a few months.
Being that I was on a limited income, I could not afford any prescriptions, nor medical treatment.
I was able to get insurance again a few months later, and returned to him.
at which time he accused me of seeing other Doctors, and chasing prescriptions. I told him to check, and even Drug test me if he wanted. as I had NOTHING to hide.
At which time, he wrote me a prescription for Naprosyn. an Anti Inflamatory. For a Compression Fracture of the spine, Herniated Discs, Torn Muscles, and Previously Diagnosed SEVERE Spinal Trauma.
What Kind of Sadist allowed him to become a DR. and or a Pain Management specialist?
He is Neither one.
G
Las Vegas, Nevada
U.S.A.
1 Updates & Rebuttals
Michael Mckenna, Md
Las Vegas,Nevada,
U.S.A.
Response to anonymous comments by "Greg"
#2REBUTTAL Individual responds
Mon, July 14, 2008
Please note that it is difficult to respond to an anonymous letter writer. It is obvious that "Greg" is not willing to identify himself. If he would identify himself, I could examine his chart and, if he provided appropriate consent, I could publicly comment on his specific medical condition and the specific circumstances regarding his complaint. As an interventional pain specialist, my practice is inundated with patients seeking opioid (narcotic) medications. While opioids can be effective for the management of specific painful conditions, these medications can cause severe side effects and are frequently abused by drug-seeking patients. When prescribed indiscriminately, opioids can fuel addiction and can be diverted into the community. It is my experience that addicts and criminals become upset when these medications are not prescribed. While opioids can be effective in treating pain, good and ethical medical practice requires a diagnosis prior to treatment with these potentially dangerous medications. From the description provided by "Greg," no such diagnosis was made and, therefore, no opioid medications were prescribed. Most likely, "Greg" is a patient seeking specific opioid medications because of addiction, criminal diversion or an undiagnosed psychological issue. Regarding my qualifications, please note that I have practiced pain medicine for twenty years and I have never been accused of malpractice. My specific training includes an undergraduate degree from Stanford, a medical degree from the Harvard Medical School and four years of residency/fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. I am board certified in Anesthesiology as well as Pain Medicine through the American Board of Medical Specialists. Michael J. McKenna, MD, FIPP Board Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Las Vegas, NV
