Joshua Thomas Derryberry, MD

Joshua Derryberry spend about maybe 15 minutes w but he spent most of it in front of the screen. He didn't build an environment, ask questions, or respect my concerns. I understand that but when I keep repeating that I just turned 30 and I haven't seen a doctor in 3 years and the dr. is just kept ignoring it and typing away then how can I ask more sensitive questions? It looked very obvious to me I wasn't a concern to this dr. Not only that but as he was exiting I had to remind of certain things I came for. For one, an ear ache that was an ear infection. When he dismissed it for "wax build up" he told me to get debrox.

I have a bad history/experience with debrox. I mentioned this and thus ensues his condescending argument. When I said it wasn't going to work with me if there was something else he proceeding to repeat "but when was the last time you used it? so how can you know?" Okay, here's my problem, if a patient is telling you a medical history with a substance instead of being condescending maybe you should actually use your medical training and find a solution. Also disrespecting a patient is not a way to build a relationship because if I'm seeing that your not taking my small inquiries seriously how will I ever present bigger concerns?
Overall if your a woman or person of color honestly Joshua Derryberry is not a recommendation. I did not feel respected or heard. In fact my ear ache became a full blown infection especially after I used debrox. I ended up going to the birchwood clinic and not only did a nurse practitioner take the time to listen, but built a space where I was able to express ailments I was experiencing. I did not feel respected or heard by Joshua Derryberry. This man did not only dismiss me, but talked down to me as a child. Creating a relationship with a primary doctor is important not just a box you cross and to this man I was just a box to cross.