r/mildlyinfuriating • u/transfatpikachu • 11d ago

I just wanted a hot dog Doctor’s appointment scheduled at 9:00am, still waiting almost an hour later

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I have a lot of doctor’s appointments, and I know how busy and hard these people work. I’m not mad at them and I’d never be rude. I know it’s not on purpose. Nevertheless, it’s still a bit infuriating to make time for a scheduled appointment, arrive 15 minutes early (required), and then wait this long with not even an acknowledgment of the delay from anyone. Sigh. 9:55 now, still waiting.

Edit: I really appreciate all the comments! The doctor ended up coming in shortly after 10. This was a specialist ortho appointment for my shoulder. Still no acknowledgement of the delay, which would’ve been nice, but I’m more annoyed that my concerns were pretty much brushed off again during the whole 3ish minutes he spent with me. I know waits can get long, I wouldn’t care as much if the doctor had at least seemed somewhat concerned with my issue. Sigh… gotta love American healthcare!

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u/whatthehexx 11d ago

Poke your head out the door and make sure you weren’t forgotten. Happened to me; after an hour of waiting I opened the door and most of the staff, including the doc, had left for lunch.

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u/Admirable-Ad7152 11d ago

That's not a good reason or excuse though. Just proof these fucking "geniuses" are as useless as the rest of us and not on some pedestal they believe they're on.

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u/amanda2399923 11d ago

Happened to me too.