I want to express my sincere appreciation for the extraordinary service I received…read more The referral I was given should have happened years ago. I had repeatedly told other doctors that I constantly had fluid in my ears, but no one ever seemed to investigate it thoroughly. After receiving proper care, about 90% of the phlegm and congestion I had been experiencing in my throat has cleared up. I believe I may also have had an infected Eustachian tube that had gone untreated. The doctor who treated me was exceptionally kind, considerate, and down-to-earth. In fact, she was so approachable and caring that I initially thought she might be a nurse. She listened carefully, took my concerns seriously, and provided outstanding care. When I told her that what she does is like being a brain surgeon, she laughed and said, "I'm not a brain surgeon." What I meant was that her work requires an incredible amount of training, skill, precision, and attention to detail. The expertise she demonstrated made a real difference in my life. We live in a difficult and often stressful world, and I think it's important to recognize people who truly make a difference. I want to thank the doctor and everyone involved in my care. I am feeling so much better, and I am deeply grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and dedication I experienced. Thank you.

I wish I would have read the reviews before going. I felt they were just a money making machine…read more They didn't treat me for what I went for but did have me take a sleep study and hearing test. They never helped me solve the two issues I went there for. And, I called five times in follow up and never got a call back. My instinct was that they were just out to make as much money off me as they could, but did not sincerely care about me and the main I had. I would never recommend them or go back there.

Agnes Nall MD is Best Ear Nose Throat Thyroid Surgeon Bradenton, FL is Agnes Nall MD wonderful. Dr…read moreAgnes Nall performed a total tyroidectomy on me 48 hours ago. I selected her as the best Doctor after a few months of research. I see Dr Agnes Nall out in Lakewood Ranch, FL [Ear, Nose Throat] as well as in Downtown Bradenton. She did a neighbors partial thyroidectomy and I was impressed on how limited the scar was and how well preserved her vocals were. I kept looking for more reviews but there is not many great surgeons to choose from. Why? I found selecting a Doctor is not like picking a restaurant or some great experience we want to post about. So happy people tend to move on and not post. This choice is FAR more important than a dining experience, so I plan to post anywhere I can. My research found 7 in 7 people who had a total or partial thyroidectomy via surgery were happy they did, and wished they had done it sooner. I cannot say the same for 3 more who opted for radiation ablation with their endocrinologist. Only one out of 3 who did it via ablation - a male- was happy. Anyway I am thrilled I picked surgery and the right surgeon to preform it. She is very laid back, down to earth, highly experienced, and does take time with her patients.

I can only say she is fantastic Just ,We people with allergies that need a second opinion it was…read moreworth it than 1hr and 45 minutes traveling time Thank you.

I am a longtime patient of Dr Pate. At first, I would see her whenever I came for an appointment…read morebut lately it's always her PAs. Recently I had a medical problem and I couldn't even get a call back from one of them. I'm seeing another ENT and I requested my records be sent to him and they did not do it. Come to find out that this is common practice with Dr Pate's office.

Dr. Shea is amazing with kids! My daughter had to have something removed from her ear canal and…read moreafter two other people tried to remove the foreign object, she was pretty much traumatized and the mere mention of someone touching her ear caused panic and a flood of tears. The first time we met with Dr. Shea, he could see how terrified she was and did not want to make her fear worse. He informed us that the object was not hurting anything in its current spot and told us to make an appt. for a later date to see if she was calmer or if it came out on its own. Fast forward to today... my daughter still panicking and in tears awaiting the appointment. He did not pressure her at all, but was very reassuring and sweet. He showed her where it was on a special camera and asked her to let him try and he would stop anytime she wanted. I could see she was reluctant but finally agreed. He was very skilled and gentle and got it out with no issue. It's a huge relief in our home, and I think this positive experience will encourage her to trust medical professionals in the future. Thanks Dr. Shea!!!

I have been a professional singer for most of my life. I thought Dr Dorman was thorough and…read morecompassionate. He examined my vocal cords gently. He seemed to take seriously that this was imprtant to me. I plan to go back every year for rechecks. I'm a little old school in that fancier waiting rooms or machines are not as important to me as a friendly receptionist and an experienced physician.

Horrifying, incomplete, incorrect, zero follow through, uncaring, unprofessional front desk. After…read moreThroat MRI completed and received comment from front desk over the phone "it was ok" (without follow up appt) three and a half months later, a throat biopsy reveals Squamous cell carcinoma/tonsilar cancer. Now we're scrambling for cancer treatment. Extremely disenchanted to say the least.

It is not very often that one meets a doctor who is…read morecompetent and knowledgable and puts his patient at ease. I am fortunate to have been referred to Dr Marrs and I would like to add how welcome his staff made me feel. Iris Lajoie

Third visit to the office of Dr Marrs and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a…read moreskilled & professional ENT doctor. Easy to talk to and takes his time to answer all questions you might have. His audiologist Jennifer is also one of the best in Sarasota. Two different doctors have recommended this office to my husband and I.

Dr. Deems is the only ENT I know of that has brilliantly integrated an ON PREMISES(!)"FYZICAL"…read more(balance Physical Therapy) into his practice. I had been suffering for months with constant, thus debilitating nausea and vomiting. After gastrointestinal and other systemic investigations yielded nothing, my PCP sent me to Dr. Deems to address recent onset of Tinnitus. I had merely entered a check mark on the intake form my form acknowledging experiencing pervasive nausea. He picked up on that immediately and tested for vestibular anomalies (ear/balance). And there it was. In short my inner ear balance mechanism was out of synch. What was once ultimately cured surgically at the expense of hearing, could be corrected with a very specialized form of PT designed to rerouted neuropsychological navigation. All done under his watchful eye. A year out and doing great!!!

I went to Dr Deems and waited 2.25 hours to see him. That shaded my opinion of him and I was not…read moreimpressed with his diagnosis or treatment - none of which did anything for my issue.

Dr Kramer is a very transparent man. He is to the point and respects your decision. I would highly…read morerecommend him.

I like the idea of all (well, most) of my doctors bring in the same group, I feel listened to by…read moreall the doctors I see. I use them for my PCP, cardiologist, Dermalogist, and allergist. I had a good experience with other providers outside the group for ENT and gastro. Once the admin got the insurance snafu with Aetna cleared up, all has gone smoothly. The portal is a blessing as far as communication goes!

I was misdiagnosed with Dementia here one year after my mother died from it. I had been caring for…read moreher for two years. I was given a very brief exam in his office and told me I had dementia. I was devastated. I couldn't really even process what he said to me. I went through extensive testing, very expensive testing. When I went back for follow up, I was tested again and did not have dementia. I had my sister with me this time. Three worth worst months of my life. Right prior to Christmas and my daughter's wedding. Imagine watching your mother die from dementia and then being told you had it. I was 63 at the time. It was a turning point for me regarding healthcare and how I was going to move forward. I hope this never happens to you.

Out of all of the Doctors that I visited during my time living in Bradenton/Sarasota, Dr. Okuhara…read morewas by far the best. If I were to ever move to the area again, she would be my first choice. She believes in preventative care and is extremely professional. Her offices are clean and well run, she truly cares about her patients, and she is easy to talk to. Since money was always an issue for me, she went out of her way to give me samples or discount coupons on my prescription medications, when they were available. She also made sure to discuss every aspect of life with me that would affect my health; such as diet, stress, excercise, family history, and overall well being. She has also given me excellent referrals and worked with my insurance companies to make sure that my preventative care is covered. Sometimes her office staff and nurses can be pushy or rude, since she is in a shared office complex with other doctors.

This review is long overdue! Having moved down from NY where I had wonderful doctors, I frankly…read moredidn't expect in my urban snobbery to find anyone who could compete with the type of medical care to which I was accustomed. Hands down, I discovered that Dr. Okuhara excels beyond my several decades of experience in going to doctors. If the criteria include: 1) Professional competence; 2) Time with patient; 3) Diagnostic ability (especially outstanding); 4) Availability; 5) Excellent referrals to top-notch specialists (best experiences with her referrals every time); and 6)) Compassionate billing practices and office procedures, Dr. Okuhara gets 6 stars. cb