Throughout life, Michael didn’t make it a habit to visit a doctor, but always felt “off.” After his father had a positive experience at All Care Health Center, he took the recommendation and visited. Michael built a trusting relationship with his provider.
Because he felt cared for, he shared with with his provider that he had underlying health concerns. Michael knew he had a problem, since he was 15 or 16, but he never had the confidence to discuss it. Feeling like a member of her family, he shared his concerns.. After a brief discussion and evaluation, she had a hunch and referred Michael to a urologist, then the Munroe-Meyer Institute. At age 39, he took those steps, and was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome, a chromosomal disorder which can affect 1 in about 650 men. Many men are never diagnosed. Medication now regulates the disorder.
“My provider is the best doctor I’ve had my entire life. She cares about people and wants them to get better. When you are in her office, you aren’t just another face; she treats you like family.”
Michael appreciates the extra effort that the staff of All Care makes with each of its patients. He values the emails and text messages, so that his appointments are not forgotten. He also claims that the nurses at All Care have cured him of his fear of needles, “They are the best nurses at drawing blood.”
“I feel that All Care is great and it’s there for everybody. I love All Care. I truly do.”