Tonya Ditrapani Stephenson's Online Review Report Card

I saw Dr. Tonya Marie Ditrapani Stephenson about a month ago to get a second opinion on an MS diagnosis. Before she came in the room I heard her say to someone, “I can’t believe she got an MS diagnosis. Ridiculous.” She then bursts in the room asking me what the problem was. I discussed my symptoms in detail, which I typed and provided her a copy of. When I told her my main symptoms were weakness in my left leg, tremor and pain and she ignored me completely and said so what your main symptom is fatigue? She condescendingly asked me where my cane was today if I needed it. When she pulled out and extended the affected leg it was shaking tremendously and she said that it looked okay to her. I couldn’t even outstretch it fully. I have been vomiting . When I asked questions about the basic myelin protein in my CSF and she said, “that could be caused by anything.” No. That is telling you that I have a demylenating condition of the CNS. Taken together with the lesions from my MRI you should be concerned as a neurologist and looking for solutions. All she concluded was it’s not MS and I should definitely not start the medications. I asked for any other ideas and she simply replied, “I don’t know, HIV.” Literally all she cared about was proving to me that I don’t have MS. I have since seen several other neurologists and am being referred to the Cleveland clinic for a final diagnosis of MS or NMO (a much more serious demylenating disease). She disregarded all other medical possibilities on my case by simply saying it’s not MS and mocking me. She made me feel stupid for even coming to the neurologist.

I saw Dr. Tonya Marie Ditrapani Stephenson about a month ago to get a second opinion on an MS diagnosis. Before she came in the room I heard her say to someone, “I can’t believe she got an MS diagnosis. Ridiculous.” She then bursts in the room asking me what the problem was. I discussed my symptoms in detail, which I typed and provided her a copy of. When I told her my main symptoms were weakness in my left leg, tremor and pain and she ignored me completely and said so what your main symptom is fatigue? She condescendingly asked me where my cane was today if I needed it. When she pulled out and extended the affected leg it was shaking tremendously and she said that it looked okay to her. I couldn’t even outstretch it fully. I have been vomiting . When I asked questions about the basic myelin protein in my CSF and she said, “that could be caused by anything.” No. That is telling you that I have a demylenating condition of the CNS. Taken together with the lesions from my MRI you should be concerned as a neurologist and looking for solutions. All she concluded was it’s not MS and I should definitely not start the medications. I asked for any other ideas and she simply replied, “I don’t know, HIV.” Literally all she cared about was proving to me that I don’t have MS. I have since seen several other neurologists and am being referred to the Cleveland clinic for a final diagnosis of MS or NMO (a much more serious demylenating disease). She disregarded all other medical possibilities on my case by simply saying it’s not MS and mocking me. She made me feel stupid for even coming to the neurologist.

I saw Dr. Tonya Marie Ditrapani Stephenson about a month ago to get a second opinion on an MS diagnosis. Before she came in the room I heard her say to someone, “I can’t believe she got an MS diagnosis. Ridiculous.” She then bursts in the room asking me what the problem was. I discussed my symptoms in detail, which I typed and provided her a copy of. When I told her my main symptoms were weakness in my left leg, tremor and pain and she ignored me completely and said so what your main symptom is fatigue? She condescendingly asked me where my cane was today if I needed it. When she pulled out and extended the affected leg it was shaking tremendously and she said that it looked okay to her. I couldn’t even outstretch it fully. I have been vomiting . When I asked questions about the basic myelin protein in my CSF and she said, “that could be caused by anything.” No. That is telling you that I have a demylenating condition of the CNS. Taken together with the lesions from my MRI you should be concerned as a neurologist and looking for solutions. All she concluded was it’s not MS and I should definitely not start the medications. I asked for any other ideas and she simply replied, “I don’t know, HIV.” Literally all she cared about was proving to me that I don’t have MS. I have since seen several other neurologists and am being referred to the Cleveland clinic for a final diagnosis of MS or NMO (a much more serious demylenating disease). She disregarded all other medical possibilities on my case by simply saying it’s not MS and mocking me. She made me feel stupid for even coming to the neurologist.

This doctor is beyond excellent. She is so kind and knowledgeable and always makes me feel welcome. I give her the highest marks!

Listens and explains things carefully so you understand. I would feel comfortable recommending her to anyone.

Best doctor ever finally got me on medication to help me live a productive life. Hope someone sees this and can give me the new number of where I can locate her I did find the building but I need a phone number I went there and nobody was in the building I don't know if she's not settled in to her own private practice but please email me if you see this Dr Stevenson or anybody else with the phone number to contact her

I have been going to Dr.Stephenson for the last 8 years.. I have found her to be gentle, caring and a great listener. I recommend her to all….

Very rushed appointment. I did not feel listened to at all. I’m dealing with a brain injury and was told to push through my symptoms “your head won’t fall off”. Also was given medication without any follow up. Had a bad reaction to the meds and was unable to get ahold of her or her staff.

I adore this doctor! She listens to me and explains things very well. I'm so thankful to have found her and pray she stays local.

don’t want anyone else! very soothing personality- The best!