I went to Dr. Fossum for suspected endometriosis. He constantly gave me the run around about my treatement and was unconcerned about my pain. He gave me a prescription for an antibiotic, telling me it was for an infection in my uterus caused by prior surgery (even though I tested negative for all infections). I researched the antiobiotic and the main use was for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, which I tested negatively for. He was dishonest in why he was prescribing the antibiotic. I really felt as though he perceived me as "over emotional." I stayed under his care for 6 months (of test after test and he refused to do a simple lap to discover, after 10 years of symptoms if I had endometriosis). I finally got a 2nd opinion at Penn, the surgeon immediately scheduled me for a lap, and confirmed endometriosis all over my ovaries. Thank you so much Dr. Fossum, for wasting 6 months of my time.

Submitted June 5, 2007

After my first visit with Dr.Fossum--for a suspected adrenal insufficiency and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome--he ordered several tests and asked for me to return for a follow up in a few weeks. When I returned, he seemed to have lost all interest in my case. I asked about the test results and he said, "well, these things are hard to tell." And then, after about five minutes in his office--after a 3 hour drive to get there--he dismissed me with no diagnosis. I immediately went to a new doctor at home who conducted the same test that Dr.Fossum had ordered and my new doctor found that the results indicated a severe condition that required immediate further action. In addition, Dr.Fossum neglects to send my medical records to my new doctors, although several attempts have been made to reach him. If you're seeking a diagnosis, I would advise against going to Dr.Fossum.

Submitted May 28, 2007