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I really don't believe a psychiatrist can do a thorough and accurate evaluation without meeting with the patient in person. At the end of the day, the notes reflect the interpretations/assessment of your issues by another person, none of it comes directly from you. I think it's actually a good sign that he wants to see you in person; a lazy/not very competent psychiatrist would just flip through the notes and come up with diagnoses. You're more than notes on a paper, and I think it would be a good idea for the psychiatrist to get to know you somewhat by talking to you.
Since meds haven't worked so far, it seems to me you don't have much to lose by getting another evaluation. Plus you don't seem to like or trust your pdoc much, maybe this one will prove to be more trustworthy, or even more skilled.
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