If you are unhappy with something your doctor has said or done, it's important that you speak to him or her about it as soon as possible, especially if it concerns your health. Often, a frank conversation is enough to solve the problem.
If not, here are a couple other things you can do:
If your physician is a member of the California Medical Association, he or she is also member of the local county medical association. You can discuss your problem with the medical society in the county where the physician practices. The county society may be able to arrange for other physicians, and possibly a mediation committee, to review the problem.
If the above suggestions are not satisfactory, or for any reason, you may contact the Medical Board of California at (800) 633-2322. The medical board licenses physicians and surgeons and is the only agency that has the authority to impose discipline affecting a physician's license. The medical board may to choose to investigate the matter and may submit your case to the California Attorney General for further action, if warranted.
Medical Board of California
Central Complaint Unit
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95815
(800) 633-2322
(916) 263-2435 (fax)
www.medbd.ca.gov