Clinical Neurosciences, SC

Okay, where to begin…
First of all even though BCBS referred me to Dr. Vogel the office told me that since my deductible hadn’t been met I’d be responsible for the entire visit. This is not true, I would pay my co-​pay and that would be it. So I cancelled my appointment. Then I had a three-​way call with BCBS and the office before my appointment to confirm the co-​pay would be my only responsibility. Then I told them I’d like the appointment. Later that night I received an email confirming my appointment. I show up to the appointment and they have no record!!! Not only this but they also are telling me they need in writing from BCBS about my co-​pay. How unprofessional that they did not ask for this while on the phone with BCBS the first time! I know mistakes happen but they blamed Advocates system for the error and didn’t take ownership at all. They did try to fit me in but still wouldn’t see me until BCBS had given them written proof of payment — the patient is not important at all just the money. If I had missed my appointment they would have charged me — what were they going to do for me about their mistake? NOTHING — absolutely nothing except rolling their eyes at me. I am hesitant about seeing them again but they are highly rated and within a decent distance. I will follow-​up with this posting after I actually see the doctor.

Dr Slavick was great, but after having my visit and following up with recommended testing I was charged an additional $ 85 charge by the office for reading the results. The charge itself I can understand, even if it is a little high, but the fact that no-​one had pre-​warned me of this bill mean I was caught off guard. When I rang to inquire as to what the charge was, I was told the only thing that I could do was pay and the very nice lady I was speaking to would call the people in the office to inform them that this is something they should tell patients in the future.

Great place. Dr. Slavick is a great neurologist who has been very helpful throughout the past few years.
Right at the beginning he went over in details how the head injury I had has resulted in the minor seizures that have come about. He gave explanations as to why it would be best to take certain medications – one of which I was already on from a previous neurologist – and why they might have to increase in dosage over the time. Not to mention he brought up the necessary tests and what the results were for.
I should say, unlike some doctors, Dr. Slavick allows prescribing the cheaper generic prescriptions along with the major brands.
Also, he is not the only neurologist I have been too. I started off seeing one located at UIC Medical Center, one of the most unorganized hospitals, and got some of the worst service from that doctor. When I received side effects from one medication that doctor just said «Well, okay. We’ll put you on this one then.» That is so careless and unprofessional sounding. The guy every single time came off as though his patients were just tests in a lab that didn’t really matter.
Dr. Slavick and those at the Clinical Neuroscienses on the other hand come off as very helpful and caring. They truly do want to make sure that the patients are being helped from what I’ve experienced.

Dr. Slavick is still my go-​to guy.
Recently I’ve been the recipient of migraine headaches lasting anywhere from 12 hours to 4 days. In addition my medication (Imitrex) conveniently stopped being effective, thus leaving me wiped out, hurting and in serious need of dark, mute rooms. Super fun.
So, I packed it in and finally made another appointment.
Oh, it was likely the WORST day ever: woke up to an unwelcome Facebook message, managed to douse my pant legs in gasoline while filling up my tank, and then trudged through the rain, into downtown to have my head examined. Sigh.
The bright spot was actually the doc’s office. They were shocked at how quickly the ENTIRE OFFICE reeked of high octane gasoline (sigh, I’m a klutz, a dangerous klutz) but the receptionist was so sweet about it. She even handed my some air freshener to keep in the room with me. Seriously? I’m out of this world random.
Regardless, after a few «WOW, I’ve never had this before, and I’ve seen EVERYTHING!» Dr. Slavick moved onto my migraines ;)
New scripts for Topamax and some new migraine meds. YAY!
Order for a Cardothoracic Echo with Bubble Study to rule out PFO (hole in heart). Not so YAY, but ya know… necessary.
Dr. Slavick is very good at explaining everything, and writing EVERYTHING down. He has good bedside manner, and is very prompt.
Plus, he won’t kick you out if you smell of gasoline. Good thing!