Carolina Urological Associates, PA

After years of struggling with a female-​specific urological issue, I was elated to have finally located a specialist for female urology. Though the appointment was an hour away, I was eager to visit with Dr. Liz Albertson. Upon arriving at CUA, PS, I received quick and polite service from the front desk. I was ushered to the back where nurses assisted me with general medical intake tasks. I was so pleased with the speed in which they had gotten me into a private room. I awaited Dr. Albertson’s arrival, hoping she would diagnose my issues. For days I had run through answers to all the questions she might ask in relation to my history and the status of my problem. Unfortunately, I never got to ask or answer many questions. Dr. A was especially brisk and chilly. The urgency of my issue did not seem to affect her. My time with her was shorter than the time it took to get the room — about ten minutes. Though I asked if a physical exam was necessary, she insisted it was not and ended our discussion. More or less, she told me to return to my gynecologist and change my birth control — an idea that I had actually suggested (as a question). I have never been so disappointed by a professional of any sort in my life. One hundred dollars and three-​and-​a-​half hours later, I was in a very disheartened mood and felt taken advantage of. In hindsight I wish I would have demanded she pay more attention to our appointment and asked her to slow down and answer my questions. Please do /​not/​see Dr. Albertson if you want a personalized appointment with results.