Dr. Ikbal is shockingly misinformed about nutrition, pushing urban legends that were disproved…read moredecades ago. This is all the more astounding because nutrition was her undergraduate degree. She also doesn't appear to practice evidence-based medicine. After her asking me what I eat in a typical day, she asked, "Where do you get your protein?" (Ugh. The idea that protein is hard to come by is flatly wrong and severely outdated. As Dr. Nestle, chair of the NY University nutrition dept. said, *26* years ago "We never talk about protein anymore, because it's absolutely not an issue, even among children. If anything, we talk about the dangers of high-protein diets. Getting enough is simply a matter of getting enough calories." The DV/RDA is ~8% of calories from protein, while grains are ~13% protein, vegetables 23%, etc.) She then tried to tell me that I had to combine plants foods to get a complete protein. (That was an urban legend promoted by a popular 1971 book, whose author recanted ten years later. The USDA nutrient database shows that individual vegetables, grains, and beans have all essential amino acids, in higher amounts than what we need.) Finally, she said I should eat more fat. I asked if there were science to support the idea that an addition of fat to an otherwise healthy diet improves health outcomes. Her reply was like, "I've been a doctor for 20 years...." Meaning, no science. By the way, she asked why I chose her, and I said that one of her patients wrote in a review about how he was able to get off all his meds for Crohn's Disease. Dr. Ikbal replied that the patient took himself off the meds, it wasn't her doing. Anyway, after hearing so much misinformation in just a brief, limited interaction, I have to wonder what other misinformation Dr. Ikbal is operating on. If you want a physician who practices evidence-based medicine, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. UPDATE: After I left the above review, suddenly DOZENS of glowing 5-star reviews appeared within a few days, about 1/3 of which are from people not even in the Austin area, many not even in the same state, and many of whom have zero other reviews on Yelp. Yelp has understandably moved most of these to the "Reviews Not Recommended" section. Is Dr. Ikbal buying fake reviews? Draw your own conclusions.

Our whole family has been seeing Dr. Katriny Ikbal for what I guess is about four years now. Dr…read more Ikbal is one of the nicest and most informed doctors we've seen in years. She's made numerous referrals to specialists as needed and has always expressed her utmost concern for our health and well-being. Don't let a negative review dissuade you from using her. In an age where healthcare costs $1,000s a month with high deductibles her medical practice model is the future of healthcare. She's reasonably priced, we've rarely had to wait more than a day to see her and in a crunch she'll make herself available by phone. One of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She's well versed in both conventional medicine and alternative approaches. Yes, she'll nag me about getting my annual bloodwork which is included in her fee but she does it politely and because she cares. Fred M. and Family

Saved my life. I know that may sound like I'm inflating that but truly, it's not. Before seeing Dr…read moreVasudaven, I saw a surgeon previously for a microdisectomy. That one unfortunately ended with me reinjuring my back with a bulging disc as a result. It started to impact a nerve which caused me to lose feeling in my legs for large portions of the day. It got to the point where I could no longer function even after epidurals, chiropractors, and physical therapy. Dr Vasudaven suggested a minimally invasive approach which is called a TLIF fusion. I was in the hospital for a day and went home the following one. It took a couple months to feel true results but when I did, the results were pretty astounding. After a year, I feel great. I'm to being me.

Unfortunately I had a really poor experience here, and I'd like to share so that future patients…read moreknow what they're getting themselves into. I wish that I could have had this information prior.. I was referred here regarding pain from an auto accident. I was aware of the hefty cost ($1000 for an initial consultation visit), but was willing to pay for this doctor's expertise and opinion in reviewing my injuries. I arrived early for my appointment, and was taken back to the room in a reasonable amount of time. After the nurse took my vitals, she informed me that Dr. V would be in to see me "in a few minutes." Well, the minutes ticked by with no sign of Dr. V. After about 20 minutes of waiting, the nurse came back in & said Dr. V would just be "a few more minutes." I wound up being back in the room for a full hour PAST my appointment time when Dr. V finally bothered to come in, at which point the wait time was not acknowledged. We reviewed my history briefly, and he said really to formulate his opinion, I would need to go back and get two more MRIs so that he could see the full spine (I had already gotten one MRI). That was pretty frustrating, because I had specifically called prior to my appointment to confirm with his staff that they had everything that they would need for Dr. V to provide an opinion. I offered to go back and get additional MRIs done if that was going to be needed, and even requested they check with the on-site nurse at the time, to see if they would be helpful. After holding, I was reassured that just the one MRI was enough and I should come into the appointment to see Dr. V. Okay, so now I've paid $1000 out of pocket, just for him to tell me to go get two more MRIs. Cool. So I went and got the MRIs, & went back for a follow-up visit (which is an additional $600). Again, I arrived right on time and was taken back reasonably. Again, the nurse did her job and left me to wait for Dr. V, who would be in in "just a few minutes." This time, I was waiting for over 40 minutes in the room before Dr. V came in. The thing about Dr. V ~ he does not have good bedside manner. He'll make small talk with you, but he's not looking at you nor listening, rather, pulling up your file, making notes, etc. In the first 5 minutes of my time with Dr. V, he pulled his cell phone out of his pocket to check it three times. At the third occurrence, I asked him if I was interrupting anything, to which he replied no, that the hospital keeps calling him and he doesn't know why. Again, no acknowledgement of my wait time nor the lack of consideration in checking his phone when I was paying handsomely for his time. Well, he reviewed those MRIs and ultimately said that there's nothing he can do for me as far as treatment goes, and referred me to Pain Management. On my way out, I spoke with the office manager, and outlined my concerns. I was very gracious and understanding, but shared that I do not think my time was respected. I have a life - a job, a family - to plan around in order to make these appointments work. Not only was I not seen at the promised appointment time, but left in a room to wait for multiple hours over the course of just two visits. I courteously asked for a credit to my bill as consideration for MY time. I was given a lot of empathy, "I get what you're saying & I agree," and she offered to share the feedback with Dr. V and call me back. Of course, she did not call me back, so when I reached her back she again gave some apologies and acknowledgement, and said that she reviewed with Dr. V and they had decided that they were unable to credit my account balance. So, I cannot control what's on the MRI, but he has the audacity to charge me THOUSANDS of dollars for less than one hour of his time, yet refuses to acknowledge that MY time is worth anything at all. In summary, this establishment: * Does not value their patient's time * Supports a doctor who checks his phone while in the room w/ a patient * had a crappy blood pressure cuff that they literally asked me to hold in place so it wouldn't fall off Patients BEWARE

I would give neg 10 stars if I could...the worst experience of my entire life. Ram R. Vasudevan's…read morepractice ran my insurance and reassured me they accept it. Several months, several tests, 2 MRI's, and 3 nerve stimulation tests later, VASUDEVAN insisted we do a further nerve test. His office, after ALL TESTS, tells me at the end of the day, they don't accept my insurance after all. Better yet, Vasudevan concludes it may be just stress.... Now... I have no problem paying my co-pay because my insurance was covering most of it and I know i still had a deductible to meet. I really needed that care, but it was a fucking joke. I'm still to this day in even more pain. His front desk lied straight to my face, they constantly have furious other patients as I've seen many time in the front office with my own eyes and ears. the front desk ignored my calls several weeks in a row as I was out of work during this fisco because I couldn't even turn my head left or right. No matter how many voicemails I left. I needed paperwork to state I was in his care to show my employer why l've been in care. This whole practice made it nothing but stressful to where I was crying everyday wondering when/if ever will they call me back? I needed this man's signature and shame on him and this whole practice so ignoring a patient in need. Now I hammer myself with lidocaine patches to numb the pain and l'm miserable every damn day. This whole practice is a joke. DO NOT even bother.

Dr. V cured my back pain. After 9 years of dealing with constant back pain, and trying every type…read moreof treatment, it was time for surgical intervention. I was referred to Dr. V from my pain specialist and from the moment I met him, I felt at ease. He took the time to understand my story, my condition, and after ordering new MRI and X-ray images, he recommended a minimally-invasive TLIF procedure. My discs had severely degenerated over time and a fusion was necessary to decompress the spine and give space to the nerves. Leading up to surgery Dr. V walked me through the whole process and made sure I understood exactly what to expect. After the procedure was over, he was in constant communication and made sure I was recovering properly. I saw Dr. V again for the 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month check-ups and he again made sure I was informed and healing the right way. If you have back pain, you need to go see Dr. V. He will get to the root of the issue and only recommend surgery if it's absolutely necessary for relief. I wish I would have seen him years ago.

After 3 months of chronic I-have-to-move-out-of-this-city allergies, I've finally found the best…read moreallergist in Austin, hands down. Within 2 minutes of conversation, Dr. Legere was drawing me a diagram of what happens in extreme allergy situations - he knew exactly the crazy symptoms I was describing and had 3 possible solutions available to me. I couldn't be more impressed and I was so grateful for his help, I almost cried. If you have allergies of any kind, mild or severe, go see him.

I have lived in the Austin area for 20 year, the last 12 with increasingly life altering allergies…read more I went to a well-known Austin allergy clinic for the last 6 years. My allergies got worse and hit a low last December when they misdiagnosed pneumonia. I was feeling deperate and in late July my family doctor referred me to Dr. Legere. I cannot say enough postive things about Dr. Legere. He is a great listener, asks the right questions, gave me a battery of tests, including new tests that I've never had and with the right data and diagnosis, I am now on a regime that is giving me relief for the first time. Based on my experience and research, I believe that pairing allergy and immunology specialties is on the cutting edge of allergy treatment. It is a better pairing than allergy with ENT (which is not allergy-focused). His staff is professional, helpful and very knowledgeable. I was on an extended trip in November, caught an "airplane" cold flying, left a message for the nurse and got a call back very quickly with again, great advice with excellent results.

Such a wonderful experience. Great allergist with great knowledge and so much has changed since I…read moregot tested years ago. Front desk was clean and the lady at the front desk was friendly and very professional.. love the staff, but also really enjoyed Dr. Schultz .

Overall I've loved this clinic, but Dr. Schultz himself is also just a wonderful doctor to work…read morewith. He is knowledgeable, respectful, and really listens to your unique case. I feel confident I'm receiving great care when I'm working through my options with him. I was able to start Xolair injections due to his expertise, and will hopefully finally start to feel relief.

I've had nothing but really good experiences at this OBGYN! I see Ellen (one of the NPs) and she's…read morealways really friendly and helpful. The desk staff are always nice too, and the lobby is lovely - it's airy and light. They have a little water station too which is nice, and I like the slightly "girly" decor. The patient rooms and bathroom are also very nice and clean. I have Ascension's insurance (SmartHealth) and I've never had issues with costs or access to basic needs here (annuals, Pap smears, etc). The desk staff are also pretty good about answering the phone, or calling back if nobody answers. Will keep coming here while living in Austin for sure :)

Trey has been my GP for several years now and I always enjoy meeting with him. I bring Suzie along…read morewith me everytime, since it's good to have a second ear and she always wants to know what it going on with me. I have always found him to be very attentive, direct with recommendations and makes time for us. He always responds to my direct messages to him on the MyChart and the nurses respond to my calls or messages regarding prescriptions and any other questions I may have. I recently went in to see him for a knee which was bothering me some moles I wanted removed. I had a Bakers Cyst, which needed some topical treatment and arranged a referral to WestLake Dermatology where I had a Mohs procedure in the past. I enjoy sharing my life with him and find him to always be engaging. He also has a charitable side to him by helping those less fortunate.

Dr. Cole is the physician for my three children and I find that he has deep understanding and…read morelistens to patience as well. We are very lucky to have him in our area and think very highly of him. The office has been very flexible and helping us get in if we need something.

After struggling with a chronic wet cough for five days, I went into Dr. Steerman with a bad sinus…read moreinfection. She not only gave me a good antibiotic and steroid but a cough syrup that would allow me to sleep at night. She has great medical office assistants and is very caring and thorough . I would recommend her to anyone.

If you want to get taken advantage of and over-charged, this is the place for you. I waited 45…read moreminutes for the doctor, it took her all of 3 minutes to look at me, and I was charged $1200. $600 just for the privilege of walking into the office and another $600 for the 3 minute exam which she charged as an endoscopy and wasn't. They charge exorbitant amounts just so the insurance company can tell them what the max amount allowed is so they can get the most they can. It's sad that we go to these people for help and they take advantage of us. I will never go back here. My issue wasn't even fixed. Going to a doctor that actually cares.

I've been coming to Greater Austin Allergy and Immunology for year now. I have also seen all the…read moredoctors at one time or another but my main doc is Dr. Hollander who I see for an autoimmune condition (Chronic Urticaria) and for allergy shots. My husband also gets allergy shots now and they have made a huge difference for him. He has not had a sinus infection since starting his allergy shots which is amazing. The quality of care here is phenomenal. Everyone who works here from the women at the desk, to the nurses and the doctors are just incredible. They are through and kind as well as friendly and make you feel comfortable. As for DrHollander I have never known a doc that cared so much and listened to his patients concerns and questions. His manner of speaking and demeanor put you at ease and make you feel seen. The office in general is great. When you arrive you will see 2 handicap parking spaces with van accessibility. Bathrooms are accessible and clean. The waiting area is open and spacious. There are 2 people at the front desk that are always friendly and helpful with scheduling. They have plenty of rooms available for patients and the rooms are large and accessible for those with disabilities. Overall, I'd recommend Greater Austin Allergy and Immunology to anyone with chronic urticaria or who is interested in allergy shots . They also treat adults and children. If you can't make it to the Bee Caves location the also have several other locations in the city so you can find the location that works best for you. .

I am providing review of just Dr Hollander. He was outstanding, he took the time to ask me a…read moreseries of questions to really understand what I was experiencing, took time to understand my history, my test results from another clinic, reviewed pictures I had taken and in the end, was very open/transparent in his diagnosis and recommendations. I fully expected that I would need to go through a series of skin test and then gets weekly allergy shots, but in the end, his professional opinion was that I did not need that, and he would instead have me utilized OTC products, avoid one specific food based on my history and if my condition returned, to then revisit it... VERY refreshing...

I've had some good doctors over the years, but Dr. Prajapati stands out as one of the best. She is…read morehighly intelligent, and she stays up-to-date on the latest studies in the medical field. I'm always impressed by how effortlessly she can answer any of the questions I have about health. She's also very down-to-earth and friendly. That's not necessary a quality I require an MD, but it's nice to have a GP who I feel comfortable talking to about whatever health challenges I face.

Dr. Prajapati is great. Very helpful and kind. I would strongly recommend herread more