I have been going to Dr. Gerace for years, as has my family. Since being acquired by NOMS Healthcare, this location and its approach to being a 'patient first' facility has severely declined.
My last two experiences have been disappointing to say the least. Last month I was traveling to California from Ohio for an entire month business trip. I didn't have my medication with me. I called them on a Friday at 3:45pm and explained that I needed a refill script sent to a local pharmacy. I was met with attitude and told that there was nothing she could do because she closed in a couple of minutes. When I asked when they closed, I was told 4pm, despite their phone tree that said 4:30pm. She said the phone tree was wrong and that I would have to wait until Monday for anything to happen. When I asked how people with life vital medicine get refills on Friday, she said they would have to wait until Monday. I was floored. 15 minutes to close and she refused to help a patient, even when I had all of the pharmacy information needed. I called back to get to their voicemail to see if the doctor would fill it during the weekend (common practice for docs to check their voicemails on weekend; so I'm told). Nobody called and I had to wait until Monday. I was told they were looking into the matter of the rudeness and inability to help. Nothing has been mentioned since.
Most recently, I am back from my trip and require blood work to complete my credentials to work with a few hospitals. I needed to prove I had chicken pox as a kid. I was again met with attitude when trying to set this up. After playing the waiting game; I was told I was approved to get the blood work done, but I would have to go to an appointment first. Typically not a problem, but I was there less than 3 months ago for an appointment, and I'm on a time crunch. I was told they would not do the blood work until I went to the appointment. Essentially, they will not be reimbursed for their time for blood work; so they are making appointments mandatory with bloodwork to 'make it worth their while'. Again, as an organization that should be patient first, I felt anything but that. Do not waste your time trying to work with them, there are plenty of other general physicians in the area. read more