I agree with you, a physical examination is expected. You may end up seeing someone else...sorry.
What can one say, most professionals in white coats are ignorant idi**s. He coulda eatleast checked your ear before sending you off the massive radiation.
Come on, really? That is a ridiculous statement. This one guy may be an idiot. He also may have been rushed, may have been sick, etc. There are a lot other possibilities. But your comment is offensive and, itself, ignorant, given that most professionals in white coats receive years of education and training.
Yeah sorry, the problem is that when you 90% of the time meet ignorant MDs, you tend to get upset. You are right, some are, if not helpful, atleast compassionate.