That attitude is all too common in the "sick care" industry, but I would expect better from someone I'd been seeing for so long.
I've got an appointment with Dr. Shankland next week. I'm nervous but glad to finally be getting something done.
Cavitat/x-rays and exam on Monday, surgery on Tuesday. (I have no doubt I will need some)
He's only in the office on Monday and Tuesday. They take calls Mon-Wed, so anybody who's trying to contact him be forewarned you can't wait til the end of the week! Their message machine gives office hours.