Caitlin E. Legeay PA-C

Caitlin explained my situation in terms I could understand, listened to me, exhibited empathy and understanding and deep knowledge of her chosen expertise. Very satisfied.

I was Asked questions. In depth questions and Answered my questions thoroughly

I appreciated her listening to me and agreeing that continued physical therapy could help me.

She said she couldn't tell me anything until she got more tests but took X-rays which clearly show D3 issues then seemed to down play the results like it wasn't causing me severe pain everyday. I used a colloquial term and she corrected me (I'm not a medical professional). Treated me like this was a new condition I hadn't been dealing with for several years of chronic pain. She admitted she had not read any of my paperwork when the nurse who brought me in said they had it. She then told me I'd have to get new scans anyway because they were over a year old. I do not believe she listened until the end when I was so frustrated I got emotional. At least she is letting me get my MRI scan closer to home. She also listened when I told her it hurts to bend and didn't make me go further. It all just inflamed everything anyway and I was hurting on the two-hour drive home. Might not go back. I learned from her Vanderbilt doesn't have someone that can do either of the minimally invasive procedures I was looking for anyway. This was meant to be a second opinion on fusion. Was also weighing Intracept and Endoscopic fusion if possible. I can get a normal ALIF and intracept in Huntsville.

X-rays did not show signs of anything serious, per provider. I had been having Pain for 6 to 8 weeks before I made the appointment, so I was hoping to rule out something serious (which I received). I Told Caitlin I would like to try PT at Vanderbilt, as she recommended. I left expecting to receive information or a call to schedule it. I waited a week and called the PT Department and was told my provider needed to request it. I left a message with that request and didn't hear anything back. I called again today and was told it had not been requested. I have now called the PT department again to request approval from my provider

PA was nice and accommodating to us even though we were kind of thrown at her with zero notice. We appreciated her help.

Caitlyn, the PA-C, seemed more concerned with moving on to a pain management provider than investigating what could be causing the pain. I left the appointment feeling like I had no good plan to go forward, just a referral to a pain management doctor. No imaging was ordered or performed. Overall, I would have hoped that a PA would demonstrate better investigative skills and been aware of, or asked for any past history of femoral pain and lower lumbar pain. I know no more of my condition than before I arrived. A waste of a four hour round trip drive and $50 co-pay.

They did their best to say they wouldn't be providing me with treatment because other treatments and providers would be more suitable-that part is totally understandable and fine by me. It's their manner that was the problem. I'm experiencing a lot of pain, stress, and uncertainty due to health issues, but they were quick to try and diminish my symptoms and dismiss me. That doesn't make you feel good when you're trying to seek help.

She only threw out pain management and PT as options only. No diagnostic testing was discussed.