Yeah so I had my first visit with my new doctor there third one in less than a year and I've been on benzodiazepines for 15 years and it's in the medical books a typical withdrawal for 30-day use is four to five months and not to be just taken off but to be weaned down on valium for up to 6 months now this is for someone who's been on at 30 days I've been on it 15 years I really question where this guy was educated if I can find out this very information from other doctors who back it up how come he can't. Below is suggested treatment for someone who's been on clonazepam like me for 30 days I've been on it for 15 years and the guy said no you'll be fine why do you got a lawyer up just to get honest to good Healthcare I'm not asking for I didn't ask to be on it for 15 years but I should be given the right to be safely taken off it do not go there if your life depends on it cuz I've already seen three doctors that are going to sign affidavits saying that this guy is definitely letting the potential of my health and death go uncheck because of whatever Notions he may have in his head instead of reality read more

Family Practice Associates - Internal Medicine Near Me - Pittsfield, Massachusetts

I had an emergency trip to Albany Med 4 days ago. When released I was told to contact my primary care Dr. I tried 3 times to call and was on hold for a total of at the very least 45 minutes before I got through. I then called Albany Med and asked them if they would send my records to my Dr. I got through, made my request and was done in 4 minutes. 45min vs 4 minutes. My care is good at family practice but trying to get through is almost impossible. That's totally unacceptable. read more

Both doctors I have had since going to family practice have been excellent and knowledgeable, the biggest gripe I have is that I have to call once a month for a prescription refill and have never been on hold for less than 20 min. The call required bout 20 seconds of verifying my identity and asking for the refill. I'm writing this on hold right now and just broke 20min. read more

Family Practice Associates - Internal Medicine Near Me - Pittsfield, Massachusetts

I've been left/forgotten on hold for more than 15 minutes on 3 separate occasions. I actually drove there while on hold, walked in- still on the phone- to find all 3 receptionist sitting behind the glass chatting. When I approached and showed how I was on hold, the response was very rude, not apologetic for a second for the mistake. I have never had an easy- let alone recommendable- experience at this doctor's office. I could go on, but just save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere. read more

Avoid this office if you can, because the staff likes to avoid you actually seeing a doctor there. Staff is terrible and very bitchy--and downright incompetent. Docs seem OK, if you can actually get in to see them! read more