Otolaryngology (ENT): Soquel Office: Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Jan 2024

A poor recommendation a PAMF Md. Dr Nicole Sudduth, after 12 years of experience with her. Most of us think doctors are ethical and competent. There, are many examples to question this about Dr, Sudduth. A few examples: she was referring me to doctors who had few patients (e.g., one was an online-only Md. who prescribed Zetia, producing nerve damage, another I reported to be on the Autism spectrum, who retired after being investigated). Lastly, Sudduth does not integrate information about a patient. I had previously identified left kidney stones that reappeared in the right kidney blocking it, and which required an urgent hospital visit and procedure. Recently, she canceled my Wellness apt with her, without communicating a need and refused my transfer of care request. She was aware I was competent, with a Ph.D. and research, teaching, and publishing experience in disabilities.

Nov 2023

It is now impossible to be seen for dermatology. They have zero urgent appointments so someone who has skin cancer IS going to just die. I was told on the phone by staff there that they are "down 8 doctors" at dermatology and they have a doc shortage he said. The only appointment they had was a month away and ONLINE only for a severe skin rash I have. They don't let you make an appointment online and insist on phone calls. So, you get 7 or more random people calling. Not one knows what the other has done already. Let me tell you, when you are feeling sick having to explain your issue to 7 or more people is infuriating and makes you cry. They added undue stress to my life and made my rash worse for it. I never did get the derm appointment. It is truly a worthless department now.

Oct 2022

What a rip off PAMF is. I tested positive for Covid with an at home test kit. Due to an upcoming trip which I needed a lab test. PAMF wanted me to have a video conference call in order to get tested. Of course they want me to pay for video appointment which cost $. I went to a free testing sight which offers a call from a doctor and medication if needed. Shame on you PAMF.