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Personal Narrative: Doctor Perter Vezeridis

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On August 18, 2015, I accompanied my mother to UCLA Santa Monica Emergency Dept. Her name is Lourdes Chirinos, she's currently being treated by Doctor Perter Vezeridis.

I am very disappointed/ upset on how one of the second year resident, Evan Vellios dealt with the situation:

a) He stated, that I questioned my mom's treatment if by asking for alternatives, and questioning what other possibilities are there then, does it mean I should not ask any type of questions? In addition, I asked for an MRI to see if my mom was making any progress.

b) When my mom was hospitalized, an MRI was done; doctors discovered she had a fracture in her femur. Due to the fracture and the place where it is, it was assumed she might have osteoporosis.

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She has bones of a 30 year old, strong and healthy.

- Dr. Vellios stated, my mom walks without crutches. When my mom is not even allowed to bear 100% of her weight on her left knee, only up to 50% with her crutches or walker

-- Misdiagnosing a patient is very serious, it could lead to consequences. When a doctor's diagnosis error leads to incorrect treatment, delayed treatment, or no treatment at all, a patient's condition can be made much worse, and they may even die.

C) I do not have a problem on how Doctor Peter Vezeridis is treating my mom. I think he's doing a great job! Dr. Vezeridis is doing all he can, and I understand my mom's process of healing will take some time. He does not have an easy job nor can he predict the outcomes of a surgery. I thank him for at least trying, not giving up.

UCLA is a prestigious and well-known hospital for misunderstandings to be happening. If Resident Vellios did not know the answered, he should had asked for help or said I cannot answer these questions, but the treating physician can. I find it very unprofessional, and immature of his part saying, things that were not even true, and writing them on a medical record. He dealt with the situation

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