I have been going to North Manatee Family Healthcare for a year now. It's always tough going to a…read morenew doctor and hoping to find a good one. And I did! They have been excellent-always helping me find the right specialists and care I need. Jessica Fennel, APRN, has been who I've seen every time I've had an appointment. She is nice, thorough and knowledgeable. She works through Dr.Douglas Walsh. She has always helped whatever I've needed. I definitely recommend North Manatee Family Healthcare. They maintain Covid safety procedures which makes me feel safe. Every single person I've worked with from the staff answering phones, nurses and my APRN have been excellent. They all seem to really care about the patients and doing what they can to help. I am very happy to come here because I know they will do their best for me.

From the owner: MCR Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare system providing Family Practice, Internal…read moremedicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Behavioral Health, Vision, Dental and many other medical services. Our locations include over 48 healthcare centers, 19 pharmacies, and three mobile units. Please call ahead to ensure the service you need is available at the time you want.

The office staff is lazy and don't call patients back. Trying to get info from the Doctor and…read moreoffice staff it is easier to have my teeth pulled. Tried this office after regular Doctor left, BIG MISTAKE.

Love the health professionals its the office that needs attention: Answer the phone, or return…read morecalls when a message is left, forward test results when asked, and above all communications is essential when running a business or health care facility. Getting a hold of someone is a major struggle that I have experienced while dealing with this practice for nearly two years. Poorly run office! Terry Smith

Nothing went wrong. Got to see my Doctor…read more who moved to this practice! They treat everyone with respect and even have free water bottles ‼

Dr. Raphael Kulawik is nothing short of amazing when it comes to a Primary Doctor. Not your 15 min…read moreDoctor! My mother and her husband saw him over a 9yr period. Myself roughly 3yrs. He takes time w/ patients, helpful w/ all aspects of your concerns. Does research and visibly shows you on computer items you can purchase over the counter. I honestly can't say enough about his exceptional care. Have never had issues w/ Staff. Highly recommended!

My original visit went perfectly. The staff was polite, office clean and pleasant the doctor could…read morenot have been better. She had a great attitude, listened, explained in layman's term. I will definitely be recommending.

Dr. Shannon has been my primary for over two years. She is literally the kindest and most…read moreprofessional physician I have ever dealt with. I have been dealing with a chronic issue that continues to worsen, and she always takes me seriously and does not brush me off, which I genuinely appreciate. I have been in her office in tears, ready to give up and she can always reassure me and bring me back to earth. She never hesitates to make a referral to a specialist, which means a lot. I have been to some primaries who try to know everything and they tend to have you going in circles for a while. I also appreciate that if I mention wanting a specific test done, she doesn't get upset and is more than willing to help me get it done. I suggest all of my patients at my work to her, my family and friends.

called to make my husband an appointment today with his physician Dr. Grubb and was told by the…read morereceptionist that they are not taking patients in the building!! well then how can he see him? Receptionist was nasty and in no way helpful at all

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

I came in for a normal blood test today. Not a good experience! Now I am not normally a complainer…read morebut I felt I need to tell someone. The girl that tried to take my blood took 5 tries before hitting a good vein. Of course it hurt and now my wrist ( where she finally got blood ) is swelled and hurting. I don't know if she was in experienced or just had a bad day but I think more training might be a good idea. P.S. I have been a patient here for more than 5 years and have never had this happen before. Thank you.

I am writing to share a concerning experience regarding the pre-authorization process handled by a…read morestaff member named Tiffany. Over the course of several weeks, I made multiple phone calls in an effort to obtain a time-sensitive pre-authorization for an upcoming MRI appointment. Despite clearly communicating that my appointment was scheduled within four days, I was repeatedly told that the process would take "weeks," without any apparent urgency or attempt to explore alternative solutions. During this time, I was asked to obtain information from the hospital that my insurance company had already provided, resulting in unnecessary back-and-forth communication and added stress. I personally contacted both the hospital and my insurance company multiple times to try to facilitate the process, yet there was little evidence of follow-through or proactive assistance from Tiffany. Additionally, I left messages with my primary care provider's office and did not receive timely responses, which further compounded the issue. Unfortunately, this experience affected not only my time but also my trust in the coordination of care. My husband had taken time off work for an appointment that ultimately could not proceed due to the lack of pre-authorization. This issue was resolved with a 20 minute conversation call to Dr. John Shelton's ENT office. While I value my primary care provider Ms. Megan Hughes and would prefer to remain under her care, this experience has caused me to reconsider due to the administrative challenges and lack of support. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and used as an opportunity to improve communication, responsiveness, and patient support within the pre-authorization process. The star rating Attis zero for administrative help. And 5+ for Dr. Hughes