It is true that doctors often underestimate the patient's understanding and interest in medical information. Also, traditionally, doctors have not been paid enough for patient education. Now that we are more interested in wellness care and preventive medicine, there is more recognition that this is a part of the service that should be paid for. You have every right to obtain your records. In every state when a doctor requests it, they must be released.
States have different laws for patients requesting their own records.
The interesting thing is that they have done some studies where they offered patients their medical records, and most did not want them. The only limitation is that if there is something in the record that the physician may feel would be detrimental to the patient, i.e. HIV testing, they may not release that. Unfortunately, there are cases like this, but should not be the case. But there have been some instances where physicians' preferences may influence their relationships with patients. But physicians are also human, and may be swayed by the patient's personal attributes.