Gail M Santucci

Dr. Santucci is a highly competent and caring physician. She performed an ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspiration of my Thyroid. It is necessary for the Physician to be very thorough to avoid the necessity of repeating the procedure. Dr. Santucci was both friendly and professional throughout the entire procedure. I would highly recommend her to other patients.

Just had a lumbar puncture done this morning. Dr. Santucci explained every step to me during the procedure. I was very pleased.

I would never recommend Dr Gail Santucci to anyone. She is the rudest Dr that I have ever met! Would not even take the time to hear about the complaint and hung up on me. How professional is that.

After a Cevical MRI read by Dr Santucci my primary sent me to a surgeon. After reviewing the MRi and report he asked me if anyone had ever told me I had a Chiari Type 1 Malformation. I told him 'Yes'. He said he almost missed it because it was not on the report, and to make sure I told every doctor I saw that I have this problem. Fast forward. I got in touch with Sr Santucci and questioned her. She said I did not meet the requirements and I would need a brain scan if I thought I really had it. I took 2 brain scans and 6 cervical MRI's to her office; every one except hers stated I had this problem. She finally issued and addendum to her report stating 'The patient contacted me regarding a history of Chiari I malformation on multiple previous MRI's. I reviewed the comparison study available to me... (from date and location.) The previous report describes a Chiari malformation with extension of cerebellar tonsils approximately 7mm below the foramen magnum. This can be confirmed in the extension of the right cerebellar tonsil to 6-7 mm below the foramen magnum on the previous exam. On current exam, there is minimal extension of the right cerebellar tonsil of 2-3 mm below the foreman magnum, not meeting MRI criteria for a Chiari I malformation. Clinical correlation is advised. If patients is felt to have symptoms referable to a chair I malformation, dedicated brain imaging may be helpful...' I had had two brain scans and 5 previous MRI's at various locations including a top 5 Medical school that confirmed the diagnosis.

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I have to get routine Lumbar Punctures and Dr. Gail Santucci has been the best here in Florida. She was very gentle and made the process as comfortable as possible.