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Ammar Traboulsi, MD
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41 Fair Harbour Pl, Cbha New London, CT 06320
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Ammar Traboulsi, MD

Ammar Traboulsi, MD practices as a Psychiatrist in New London, CT.Ammar Traboulsi, MD graduated from Shanghai Second Med Univ, Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Psychiatrist

Education Shanghai Second Med Univ, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Training Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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41 Fair Harbour Pl, Cbha, New London, CT 06320
Services Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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If you’ve been paying attention to any local news outlet for the last five years, you know that prescription drugs, their side effects, and the dependencies they cause are anything but a laughing matter. Some cause debilitating side effects, while others, such as opioids, have the potential to cause overdose and death. Regardless of the drug in question, current medical recommendations clearly state that patients should openly discuss side effects and possible drug interactions with their clinicians as well as their pharmacists.

This is what I had in mind earlier this week when I walked into an appointment with psychiatrist Dr. Ammar Traboulsi, of Connecticut Behavioral Health. For some time, I have experienced physical pain symptoms initiated by taking a strong antibiotic. I was advised by my specialist to consider neuromodulators (psychiatric drugs) to help manage the pain. Understandably, I felt it prudent to have a frank conversation with my doctor about the possible side effects of taking any new medicine, and had confidence that Dr. Traboulsi could provide the professional expertise necessary. I couldn’t have been more wrong. My experience is as follows:

While waiting for 35 minutes to see the doctor, I met another patient who confessed she was having trouble reading the intake form. I helped her painstakingly interpreting the questions before she disappeared into Dr. Traboulsi’s office before me. As I waited my turn I mentally reviewed the questions I had for the doctor, making notes as to not forget.

Upon entering Dr. Traboulsi’s office I felt an immediate sense of antagonism. It quickly became clear that the doctor had no idea who I was, despite having seen me one week prior. He could not, or did not bother to recall whether or not he had already prescribed me a medication, and had no recollection of my symptoms of pain. We began to discuss treatment options, and I made reasonable inquiries about the side effects of a particular drug. He told me that all the drugs have a long list of side effects and suggested I “google it” while simultaneously typing on his computer, refusing to make eye contact with me. I tried again, this time from another angle. What were the were the withdrawal symptoms of the drug, and did he even help patients discontinue their prescriptions after a time? At this he became irritated with me, indicating this drug only has discontinuation effects and that if you want to stop a drug, you just stop. At this point I bid Dr. Traboulsi goodbye as civilly as I possibly could. The entire experience lasted only 6 or 7 minutes, and and my insurance will likely pay Dr. Traboulsi handsomely for the privilege of expressing his contempt and impatience with me.

This experience leads me to wonder, what are the appropriate expectations of the clinician-patient relationship? Is it too much to ask that a doctor have the courtesy to know your case before your appointment, look you in the eye, and answer your valid questions with respect and professionalism? Or, should patients be expected to accept the vague and hasty recommendations of doctors who are clearly unconcerned with their individual health needs? I write this letter not for myself, but for the probable hundreds of patients who do not have the resources to advocate for their own health. I think back to my friend from the waiting room and dismay to think what she would have done if Dr. Traboulsi told her to “google” the side effects of her prescription.

In this troubling political and social climate where women, minorities, those with health conditions, and the socioeconomically underprivileged are more marginalized than ever it is our responsibility to advocate for transparency and respect within the medical system. To first do no harm is to acknowledge that power without compassion is abuse. I hope Dr. Traboulsi will remember this next time.
by ceil.nicole xxx.xxx.178.205
April 26, 2017
They consistently dismiss my concerns and accuse me of making problems up. I don't trust them to ever actually look into my concerns and see if they're valid. They were extremely argumentative and became angry very easily. I was trying to explain my situation and they just contradicted everything I was saying before I could finish. One thing that really bothered me, was that they didn't display their credentials anywhere. It made me doubt that they were qualified at all. He actually lied when asked about the medication he prescribed me and when I had an adverse reaction, proving that he lied, I was kicked out of the practice. This is by far the worst doctor I have EVER met!
by Anonymous
February 29, 2012
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