Lupus Center at Johns Hopkins

Does or has anyone ever to the Lupus Center at Johns Hopskins? I have an appointment there in a few weeks, and I'm wondering what to expect. If anyone is/was a patient, please share.

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Permalink Reply by Unshoreandscared on April 1, 2012 at 9:17am

I went and spoke with Dr. Petri, whom you will only see for 20 minutes at best. The doctor you will see is Dr. Law is very inquisitive, will perform the first physical ask about family history and genuinely look into your case. Dr. Law is the one that transcribes notes of the visit and will send the report to all your doctors listed.

Dr. Petri is very knowledgeable, efficient and will do the same exam Dr. Law completes just paying attention to other areas closely for multiple diagnoses, if you have questions then write them down before you go and ask or present them to her. I did not like Dr. Petri's bedside manner she appeared to be condescending and did not like all the questions I was asking, despite saying "Of course you can ask questions". She spoke very slow and deliberate, almost like she thought I could not understand English. This was very insulting to me. I just agreed and left.

I expected more from Hopkins specialty care center, lesson learned. Hope your experience is better.

Hope all goes well.