I have 8 herniated disc, arthritis in my lower back a blown out knee and chronic tendonitis in my…read moreright elbow. I served in the 75th Ranger Regiment and US Army Special Forces for a long time and now my body is paying for it. Dr. Ashford in the 3rd pain management doctor I have seen in the last 4 years in this area. He has been the most attentive doctor I have ever seen in Georgia. He takes time to get to know you and applies all possible means to help alleviate your pain. It took me time to find a doctor that actually spent the time with me and solved my problems. I also have a genetic condition that causes my liver to reject a lot of medications, including a lot of pain medications. He has been able to get me on medications that have helped tremendously and has begun to give my life back to me. I highly recommend him and his staff. His practice it beginning to explode as many people have found this out as I have. At times there can be a wait but you have to remember the first time you saw him others may have had to wait a little longer also. He does this for everyone, so be patient as he will get to you as soon as he can. There are doctors around that got a license to practice pain management but are not anesthesiologist. If they were a good doctor to begin with they would not have the time or need to get into this field. They are out for the money only. Dr Ashford is an anesthesiologist and will not quit until he finds the best solution he can but you have to be honest about the meds or procedures if they work or not. That way he can and will continue to do his best to help you. With nearly 20 years of pain management care, the one thing I have found out is that you can't give up in trying to get yourself better. It take time and effort.

I started visiting Dr Ashford over two years ago. I had and injury to my back and was unable to…read morewalk without a walker. He was able to put together a plan that got me up and walking in no time. Prior to seeing Dr Ashford none of the other doctors I saw were able to provide any relief for me. Recently I discovered I had cancer in my spine and I will work with Dr. Ashford on this phase of my recovery. He is caring and takes the time to listen. Empathetic!

Well the story speaks for itself. I had gran mal seizures that started in my early twenties and no…read moreone could really say why. The options presented were take medicine or keep having seizures. So I started lamictal which controlled the seizures well. However, if I forgot even one dose, it was practically a guarantee of a seizure. After as while I was ready to try and heal instead of just cover up. I went to Dr. Wyler Hecht and she carefully listened to my history, took the time to research with some colleagues, prescribed a regimen of supplements, did some acupuncture and with time I was able to wean off the lamictal without one withdrawal seizure and have been seizure free since. I'm now under her care for another issue. Worth every penny y'all. Oh and codi in the front is SOO sweet

I'M OFF ALL MEDS EXCEPT blood pressure and working on that…read more In May of 2010 Dr. Greene (my eye dr) told me that if i kept taking the meds that I was on, then by Dec. I would be totally blind. That was a total life altering statement for me. He told me of a patient of his that was given only 6 months to live and he went to Dr. Heicht ND and his patient is still alive and enjoying life to the fulliest. He basically said, go see her or go blind. Even thou my med ins. would not cover this type of visit, what did i have to lose? Only my eye sight! So I went and that was THE BEST DECISION over the course of 8 years that I ever made! Now December has come and gone and well into summer of 2011 and I'm still working, typing, seeing my wonderful husbands face and Gods beautiful Earth ALL because I listened and done exactly what Dr. Heicht told me to and it wasn't hard to do. I owe her alot. This is the first review that I have EVER written about a doctor and it is by far professional, but we need more doctors to take the approach that Dr. Heicht takes, which is: CURE! NOT COVER UP! I paid $1,000's over the course of the years to dr's that never gave me answers, I had one dr. to tell me it was all in my head. And I paid 100% out of pocket to Dr. Heicht and she put me on the right track. Oh and did I mention? I'M MEDICINE FREE!! except blood pressure. My symptoms WAS: Fatigue, mood swings, bowel trouble, acid reflux, anxiety attacks, heart attack "like" symptoms (which later was diagnosed as esophagus spasms), fevers, chills, headaches and nausea. These things increased in severity as time went on. Medicine that I was on: Nexium, Hyomax daily, Hyomax under tongue, Lexapro, Xanax as needed and high blood pressure. They wanted me to take 2 Nexiums daily, I refused. I seen all kinds of doctors, 3 ER visits and went thru tons of tests and some of the tests included chemicals that i suffered from for over a year and a half and I still had to deal with the other symptoms. All they wanted to do was give me MORE MEDICINE!! ANY TIME I HEAR SOMEONE COMPLAINE ABOUT THEIR EYE SIGHT I ASK THEM, DO YOU TAKE ANACIDS? 99% SAYS YES ! I TELL THEM ABOUT DR. HEICHT AND WHAT SHE DID FOR ME AND I TELL THEM THAT I'M ABLE TO WRITE HER NAME AND NUMBER DOWN FOR YOU BECAUSE I LISTENED TO HER. Please start DEMANDING a CURE for your symptoms instead of a COVER UP! If your dr gets mad at you, TOUGH!! You pay them to fix you. This is YOUR LIFE!! Get answers! GET A CURE!!

He is a fantastic doctor and diagnosed me very well, while given limited data. I believe he is one…read moreof the best in Athens!

Top notch treatment! You won't find another more knowledgeable or caring doctor or staff…read more Compassionate, proactive healthcare is what you'll find when you visit this office. Clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable waiting area and exam rooms. Dr. Doherty and his entire staff are keenly focused on actually listening to the patient and applying their wealth of knowledge and experience to cater to your individual, personal needs. Very highly recommended!

Hi everyone,these people are more than just physicians,they care about their patients as real…read morepeople,not just another person with problems. I have been with them for over 2 years now and every member of this team is remarkable. Not only do I receive treatment for opiate addiction but they listen to you when you really need to be heard. For anyone at their lowest and really needing to change their life, this is the doctor you should call.

Dr. McLaughlin is a life changing physician. She cares for her patients and their positive outcomes…read morein an authentic way.

From the owner: We are two board certified psychiatrists blending conventional and alternative approaches. We look…read morebeyond mental health symptoms and at all aspects of health to identify and address the root causes of problems.

I lived in athens for 7 years and went to dr. Downs as my family doctor. She and that staff were…read moregreat. Dr. Downs was caring and to me the most important was cautious. She asked all the right questions to help identify your issue and if she felt it could be more serious she always did those tests to be sure it wasn't. Most doctors do not do this. She recommended a few specialists for me and they were all great as well. Even in those cases she would treat how she could and then the nurse would call and get me in right away at the other doctor. I would highly recommend if she is taking new patients!!

Very unfriendly staff, can't get appointments, wait time is awful, don't bother making a complaint…read morebecause you will receive condensending remarks. I may not have an M.D. but I do have a .Ph.d. and I know patients are not suppose to be treated with lack of consideration, courtesy and compassion. DO NOT CONSIDER THIS OFFICE!!!!!

Dr. Mel is one of the kindest people I have ever met. He is so knowledgeable and patient and…read morehelped me with many health issues over the last decade. I highly recommend him for acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and nutritional guidance. His office is calm, peaceful, and welcoming. I have also had a session with Dr. Jo. She is kind and compassionate as well and very knowledgeable.

I highly recommend Dr. Mel. He is the best accupuncturist I have ever had. He knows his field and…read moreis aways up on new ways to treat disorders. In fact a friend of mine drives from Atlanta to see him with Atlanta has acupuncture every 5 miles!