Contacted for a blocked ear /infection
Contacted for a blocked ear /infection. Discussed over Whatsapp. At first they asked me if I would like a doctor to attend my home but I said no, because I had basically done everything at home. They then asked me for a picture of my passport, which I sent on whatsapp as requested. I was the told that,
"The cost will depend on what you need exactly. If it’s just the doctor’s consultation, it will be about 300 euros more or less, but if you need any kind of complementary test or medication, it would be on top of that." as per direct message. So, I got in a taxi and drove to Vithas Madrid as instructed. On arrival, I went into the ED. I speak Spanish but not fluent yet, the assistant behind the counter in ED could not have been more helpful when she informed me that the clinic I wanted was "right next door." That...was when any pleasantness finished. As soon as I attended the building next door, I was greeted by an extremely unfriendly receptionist. Her behaviour was absolutely disgusting and she would not, did not, could not speak a word of English. This is of course Spain, why would she? Well because I was told this centre was multilingual (as per their website.) None of my information had been sent through as I was told it was. I then, got given the phone to a representative from the 24/7 who, very rudely told me to go to ED. I told her I did. I went there first and was told to come here. Now, remember the 300 consultation fee? No. Instead they charged my credit card 750 EUROS! I saw the Dr, was in the room for about 8 minutes whilst he syringed my ear. After this, I was told that I would have to get my money back once I got back to Australia? No guidance on what to do, no follow up and complete and utter confusion. Do not use this service. It was a nightmare of being treated like a piece of rubbish, then insulted, then feeling like you had been scammed. Absolutely awful. Still reeling from it. To be honest, and I have travelled a lot...so much for their HASSLE FREE experience. I have never felt more hassled, insulted and scammed in many years.
13 december 2025
Omdöme utan inbjudan