Staff and physician very friendly, listens to what's your needs are and get to work on taking care…read moreof your problems. They do not rush when they are with you and explain what is going on with you. Plans to return for further care

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Dr. Eckert's bedside manner is 2nd to none! She has not only saved my life, my husband's and even…read moreclose friends. Her attention to detail, compassion & feeling like she's your BFF is rare & basically obsolete in 2025!! She has been our doc for 10 yrs plus. Dr. Eckert's team will do their best to fit you in for urgent/non-emergency medical issues. It is hard to get in with her on sick visits but I think that's because she is so excellent!

Top notch professionalism and customer care! My dad was brought into the ER and was treated with so…read moremuch kindness and respect for his three day stay. I can't express in words how grateful I am that first and foremost they saved my dad's life but also went above and beyond to make sure he was well taken care of. Thank you to each person who came along to help my dad on his health journey.

There should be a negative 5 star rating for UT HEALTH, Athens, TX! I felt pain leaving them one…read morestar because they certainly don't deserve a star, at all!!!! On July 24, I was transported by ambulance due to dangerously high blood pressure, which paramedics could not even obtain from my lower arm due to severity. My BP remained critically elevated upon arrival at ETMC. I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and "stress/anxiety" and was discharged with a dangerously high bp 160/103 and without any antibiotic treatment for the UTI. The next day, I called the ER to clarify this, and the staff confirmed that I was, in fact, diagnosed with a UTI -- yet no medication was ever prescribed. I was forced to visit my primary care physician to obtain an appropriate antibiotic (Macrobid). This was a failure in basic medical care and patient safety. On August 3, I returned to the ER with worsening symptoms: fever, chills, rigors, full-body muscle stiffness, and uncontrollable vomiting. This time, the diagnoses were completely different -- gallstones, an umbilical hernia, and interstitial cystitis. Not once reporting pain, I was offered Tramadol, a narcotic I explicitly refused. Yet someone from the staff still gave me a foil wrapped Tramadol, "for later" and called in a prescription for Tramadol after I was discharged -- without my consent and without medical necessity. Cephalexin was also called in at that time -- well after the original diagnosis of UTI, and only after I had already been forced to seek treatment elsewhere. The physician involved in my first visit, Dr. B. Smith, was extremely unprofessional, dismissive, and rude. His behavior reflected a lack of compassion and clinical judgment, and he failed to provide even the most basic level of care. The diagnostic discrepancy between the two visits, and the delayed prescribing of essential medication, speak volumes about the dysfunction at this facility. This experience has left me not only frustrated, but genuinely concerned about the safety of other patients under your care. I will be choosing Christus Health for my future medical needs.

After 8 years as Dr Elfars patient I called his office and told them I couldn't pee, they told me…read moreto take 2 flow max a day and see him in a month. 2 weeks later i ended up in the Hospital on dialysis in renal failure with a blocked prostrate near death. A month later he preformed a TURP on me and said i would never have a problem with my prostrate again. 5 years later he used a camera to see that my prostrate was just fine, a month later I ended up in the ICU for 9 days with a blocked prostrate in renal failure on dialysis near death because the prostrate had grown back. I had a second TURP preformed by a different Urologist recently however my chronic kidney disease is still an serious issue and its possible i will have to live out my life on dialysis.

I never actually got work done, but am upset with the facility and the Doctors response to a…read moremisunderstanding. I was quoted multiple times the cost of a vasectomy at about $800, since my insurance was in a "pay it all" phase. When I arrived, I waited 1.5 hours (plus the AC was not working), then saw the doctor for 5 minutes. Upon checkout I signed off that the cost would be $800 for the procedure, went to leave, then was told it would also be $396 for the office visit, plus more for a required followup. Both visits are required, and take the real price from $800 to $1500 actual out of pocket. They argued the procedure itself was $800, so they never misled me. I cancelled the surgery, but am out $400, and they refuse to budge on this cost. I have had two other surgeries this year, this was the only place that did not include required visits in their estimate, and I feel very misled.

When I miscarried at 16 weeks, Dr. b cried with me at my loss. Then I conceived again with her help…read moreand have a beautiful boy! She is very compassionate and caring. Wonderful bedside manners and a beautiful smile. She stayed with me the whole time I was birthing (over 12 hours). Ended up going into surgery for a C section due to baby stats dropping. He is my miracle child. Thank you, Lynne!

This review is not a reflection of Dr. Baumgartners competency as an OBGYN but more so a review of…read morethe content of her character. I have been a patient of Dr. Baumgartners for 6 years. She delivered my youngest daughter, no complications, 5 years ago. Im currently 22 weeks pregnant with my fourth child that is the direct result of IVF. IVF pregnancies are considered higher risk than normal pregnancies because of several factors. At 20 weeks pregnant my PCP at Christus in Athens made the recommendation for me to deliver at Christus in Tyler due to their Level 3 NICU. That way if God forbid anything beyond normal care was needed, for my child or I, we would be in the best possible care locally available. So I decided to schedule an appointment with an OBGYN that delivers at CHRISTUS in Tyler to see if I felt comfortable making the switch before making any rash decisions. I went to Dr. Baumgartners office at 22 weeks pregnant for follow up and an anatomy scan which is done between 18 to 22 weeks. As we are moved to the sonogram room for the anatomy scan a lady comes in and asks me if I'm scheduled to see a different OBGYN. I then explain to her that I have indeed scheduled an appointment to meet with a different OBGYN but have not met with her yet. That after that appointment with her I would decide if I would like to make the switch to deliver at a larger hospital, with a superior NICU, since this is an IVF pregnancy. Or make the decision to continue to see Dr. Baumgartner. The lady left the room for a few minutes then returned. She then informed me that if I was going to switch OBGYNs then Dr. Baumgartner wasn't going to preform my anatomy scan. I was in utter shock. I then tried to explain to her again I had not yet switched to the other OBGYN. That I just wanted to explore another option and then make the decision on what I believed would be best for me and my baby. She then repeated herself again stating "well then Dr. Baumgartner will not be doing your anatomy scan today." So I let her know if Dr. Baumgartner is refusing me medical care because I may or may not switch to a different OBGYN that tells me all I need to know about who she is as a person. I gathered my children and went to leave. As I walked out the door she says "And just so you know if something were to happen at Athens we would transport you and the baby to Tyler anyway!" I didn't respond and continued to leave. This comment just concreted my thoughts that if something were to happen it would be better to already be in Tyler. As oppose to risking our lives by having to take an ambulance ride to receive extensive care in what could be a life or death situation. I still simply cannot believe I was refused an anatomy scan of my child simply because I wanted to explore another option. After 6 years at Dr. Baumgartners I will never go back or use her as an OBGYN again. Im not even sure how what transpired today is legal. I'm very disappointed at how she conducted herself in such a childlike heartless manner. Very unprofessional. Us pregnant mothers deserve better!

They really care about you as a PERSON, not just another patient. Dr. was extremely patient and…read moreexplained things in a way I could understand. I even ran into a friend of mine that transferred from Gun Barrel City's Dr's offices. The nurses took great care to not cause any unnecessary pain.

Had my 6mos follow up this morning. Everyone in the front office I interacted with was very…read morepersonable and attentive. I did not have to wait long either in the waiting room or patient room. Dr. Carney is a very knowledgeable, professional and personable person. I am fortunate to have found this practice.