Is your doctor a bully? Why you need to find a new one - STAT...

Many of us have encountered a doctor or surgeon with a terrible bedside manner... 

Unfortunately, the medical field has its fair share of bullies – and just because a doctor may be at the top of his or her field is no reason to put up with it. Ronald Schouten, MD, author of “Almost a Psycopath,” says it’s time to find another doctor STAT if he or she…

• Refuses to answer your questions or provide you with information about your condition.

• Is arrogant—for instance, if you ask how many procedures of a particular type he handles each year and he replies, “Do you know how famous I am for this?” 

• Is insensitive to modesty and privacy issues. You deserve a doctor who knocks before entering the room if you have been told to disrobe – and who warns you of what he is about to do during and does not leave you in an exposed position. 

• Handles you roughly. You should not sense a lack of regard for your comfort or any unnecessary prodding. 

Dr. Shouten says doctors who are self-centered, egotistical, controlling, shallow or indifferent to the needs of others can be dangerous to your health, regardless of their medical expertise. They may think they are more important than those they are taking care of and you’d be better off with someone else.