So, there are different flavors of Cardiologists just like most other medical specialties. My…read moreregular Cardio doc referred me to what she somewhat humorously called an electrician! That's a much easier way of saying a Cardiologist that specializes in Electrophysiology. These are the docs you go if your ticker might have an electrical problem. In my case it was Dr. Safi Ahmed. Font-of-the Office- A well-oiled machine! Pleasant seating area. Friendly folks. The paperwork was one signature on one sheet of paper. Don't you love it when computerization works! Physician's Assistant- As usual, at least for me, you see a PA first who does the basics and sets you up for the doc to come in. She was competent and friendly. I waited ten or fifteen minutes until the doc came in. The Doctor- First impressions were great! Bedside manner is important to me, and he was friendly but got right down to business which I appreciated. His explanations were great without too much medical jargon. Most importantly, I didn't feel rushed. It turns out that my ticker didn't need lot of work which was great news! In the future, if my heart blows a circuit this is where I'll go!

The nurses have been amazing! The kindness and wanting to make us as comfortable as possible was so…read moreappreciated!

-- Yelp Old Fart Review! -…read more Yup, I'm 72 and us older folks often need lots of tests. I have been using this hospital for about 12 years. I've reviewed them before, but this is an update focusing on their testing services! But wait you say, "I've been using one of those two big testing chains that seem to be everywhere." One of those is much closer to me, but I still go here for testing and here's why- 1. Easy Parking- Park in the big front entrance lot. If you are mobility impaired or just not feeling well, a volunteer in a golf cart will pick you up at your car and run you to the front door. 2. Wonderful Hours- 6AM-5PM M-F. 3. No Appointment Needed- I usually wait less than 10 minutes. Note that if you desire, the app will let you make an appointment. Pro Tip- A lot of folks have an order for a "fasting" blood test. So, they fast overnight and show up first thing in the morning. The morning rush ends around 10AM. 4. Solid App- Generally you get your results the same time your Dr. does. 5. Crazy Fast Results. Most folks get some type of blood test or urinalysis, and I've done both many times. My drive home is 7 miles and usually, while I'm driving, my app notifies me the results are available! That's incredible! As you can tell, I'm a huge fan of testing here. When you're going for these tests, you're already under some stress because something might be wrong. The last thing you need is more stress and I don't experience that here! 5 stars!

That's all I can tell you I was having trouble with my heart they scheduled me surgery for a stent…read morehad one put in and they also found out that I had extreme anxiety

I have had great service from Dr, Parnassa, when he diagnosed me with A FIB after I had congestive…read moreheart failure on a trip, he immediately set me up with Dr.Pekar in Port Charlotte, to have a Cryo-Ablaton done, this was completed within a month of my visit and I have had no A FIB for the past 5 years. Surgery was painless, released the next day to go home, and pretty much carry on with life as normal. I did research and did not see where he was charged with Medicare Fraud?

Find someone else, unless you like waiting 2 hours or more in a room of 30 to 40 people after…read more unless you like the rudest receptionist I have ever experienced, unless you are in perpetual AFib, and you get sent home like everything is just fine. This guy used to be great, now it feels like a money grabbing factory. There were a bunch of real negative comments on his site a few days ago, now almost all are erased leaving mostly 5 star reviews. I am posting on this site where no one will erase this.

If I could give this practice zero stars I would. We were new to Avon Park and my husband and I…read moreused a doctor from this practice, Dr. Joshi Shailech, and we were fine but the following year we tried to see him and were told he no longer worked at this office. I did make an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner, Tesha Baker. We had 2 good meetings and she referred me to a good cardiologist and a physical therapist. My problem is when I needed a refill on a prescription she couldn't do it because it had to be signed by Dr. Geldart who never seemed to be in the office. I have never exceeded my dosage on any of my meds. But I kept getting put off on my Xanax which states to take 1 or 2 a day as needed but I very seldom exceeded 1/2 a day and my 1 month prescription would last about 3 months. They would say Dr. Geldart has to sign this and he's not in the office. After a week and I couldn't get my prescription I would call my doctor in Wisconsin and explain what was going on and he would refill it for me. This week was the 3rd time I tried to get a refill. The 2nd time again I had to wait for Dr. Geldart's signature and it took 5 days . . . 3 days past the day I was empty. This week I called on Monday cause I new I didn't need it till Friday. I was told Tesha didn't have to see me but it would take 48 to 72 hours for the prescription to go through. It's Thursday so I called again and I was told she had to see me 1st but her 1st opening isn't until next Thursday (the 19th). We're leaving for up north the 18th. I explained that but it didn't matter. I did tell her (this is the truth) I have a very bad cold with a temperature of 99.8 and asked if she would see me sooner and this receptionist said she would but she still wouldn't refil my prescription. I said fine but I did say I will be looking for another doctor's office. After this I called my doctor in Wisconsin and explained the situation and he called in my prescription. Sorry such a long story but my advice is DO NOT GO TO THE FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER ON PLEASANT ST IN AVON PARK, FLORIDA. AND DON'T ASK FOR DR GELDART because he can't be much of a doctor if he's never around and his NP can't reach him for things that are out of her control or she just doesn't want to bother with.

I was seeing Brittany King as my primary care provider. Don't even know where to begin. I had just…read moremoved here from WI, and chose her to be my Dr. At first she was nice and understanding, but as soon as I told her about all of my problems, it seemed she couldn't handle it. I am really on top of my health care, and I felt I was overwhelming her, as well as her staff. I felt like they didn't like all of my questions, and I would question them about why they don't respond to my messages in a timely manner, also the receptionist at the Frostproof location on two occasions, messed up my appointments, and I would arrive for my appointment, and she would tell me I should have gone to the Avon Park location. I never go to that location. It's an hour and 20 mins from where I live. So I ended up having to reschedule my appointment. Brittany then sent me a certified letter stating that she was no longer going to be seeing me. I have never heard of that. She gave me a few weeks to find a new Provider. I had to start all over with someone new. I would not recommend this place. They have no idea what they are doing. And if you actually have problems, she is not the right person to help.. I would suggest seeing an actual real Dr.. They honestly don't even deserve one star. I don't know how many times Dr Geldhart needed to sign off on my refills, and it would take days and a lot of my time to keep calling and calling. I would be completely out, and was told he wasn't in the office, and he had to sign off to refill it.. My drs have always tried to help me, and they care about me, and my health. What a horrible horrible experience.