Dr. Wesley Priddy, MD

I’ve been a patient multiple times at multiple hospitals. I was also a bedside nurse for 10 years and have been an NP in an outpatient clinic for the last 8.5 years. I don’t typically write reviews. And I personally understand how difficult being a healthcare worker is so I give a LOT of grace. All I can say is this guy should absolutely not have patient interaction. Ever.

My son was admitted to the emergency room after having two seizures something he has never experienced before. Dr. Priddy was the attending physician And clearly cares more about the science of medicine than he does the human side of caring for patients. His complete lack of awareness to his arrogance and dismissiveness was deplorable. Clearly helping patients is way beyond his skill set. He belongs in a lab where he can cheer for USF and have zero interaction with people. Lakeland Regional you should take a harder look at who you hire.

2 weeks ago I visited the local Tampa General Hospital Brandon Health Plex ER. For about 2 weeks I had been suffering with terrible upper back pain, muscle cramping in my L shoulder blade, with numbness and tingling radiation down into my L arm and fingers. That evening after work the pain wouldn't stop and il now my pectoral muscles were cramping. I was concerned it could be my heart and took the advice I give my own patients (I'm a nurse of 17 years) and went to get checked out. Obviously I was very concerned. I checked in explaining my symptoms. My wait wasn't long and the triage nurses were great. They were friendly while efficiently and quickly assessing my vitals and inserting an IV. Actually it was the most comprehensive nursing assessment I've had in a long time. Once I was placed in an ER room after waiting a bit more in the lobby, my nurse in the back came in and hooked me up. She was nice and kind as well. Shortly thereafter Dr. Priddy 'popped' in the doorway. He asked me wh