It was a follow-up visit.   Because I haven't stopped smoking as he asked. He was a complete prick to me. Not just stern and upset like other doctors who want patients to stop smoking for health reasons. He was in fact a prick.   His demeanor actually scared me. Stared daggers at me when he wasn't speaking. Told me all I have to look forward to is various cancers & early dementia.   I asked why he isn't doing the phlebotomy that he told me was neccesary and discussed with me during numerous visits to deal with dangerously high blood counts I have?  He has prevoiusly advised me to donate blood instead. He said phlebotomy at the clinic is expensive and we throw it away.   I have good medical insurance. When I  mentioned my good insurance, he ended the appt.   Each visit he asks me if I donated blood. I've told him nunerous  times they won't allow me to because I'm diabetic.   Why does he keep asking me about donating but won't start phlebotomy at his clinic?   Also a staff member took me aside at a previous visit and said it was shocking with my blood work numbers being so high and Dr Haider not ordering phlebotomy. They already had me in a chair in the procedure area. After they talked with Dr Haider, I was sent home.  Please know, I understand every doctor has a right and a duty to advise patients the dangers of smoking. Many do get stern and I understand their concern.   This was different. He was looking mean at me in a very intimidating manner.  I wonder if he would treat a patient the same way if he had a caregiver with him or I had brought someone with me?   I've never in my life felt this way during an office visit. 
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