I enjoyed seeing the Family Nurse Practioner, Joan Shepherd, there. She is amazing…read more Unfortunately, the other staff are less than helpful. I rarely get calls returned from staff. I called today, only to be met with some laughing and being asked to be placed on hold. After about 8 minutes on hold, I asked about my prescription refill that the pharmacy called in almost three business days prior. I was placed back in hold only to then be asked if I had checked with the pharmacy. Less than helpful.

I've been rescheduled multiple times before even getting in the door. Really unprofessional and…read moreunaccommodating.

I started seeing Dr. Veech a few years ago. He does not have good bedside manor, but I didn't feel…read morelike I was getting bad care. I had my annual physical with him for a few years. I always felt like the support staff would rather be playing on their phone than assisting me, and I would have a very long wait while I was in the office to see him. It would also take a significantly amount of work to get refills called it. I felt like I was bothering the staff to do their jobs. Then, two years ago I had an injury and made a 'first available' appointment, and was seen by Dr. Miller. Well, she was FANTASTIC! She took the time to listen to me and really was far superior to Dr. Veech, so I called to have my annual switched over to Dr. Miller. I had to wait 6 months to get an appointment, but it was worth it. I have been going to her for the last year and a half, and then I get a letter in the mail that she is leaving the practice. So now I'm leaving the practice too.

Shocking how little they care about their patients. Most recently, I had an issue with scheduling…read morean appointment and Dr. Veech's nurse and front desk had no desire to help accommodate. They were both extremely rude and showed no compassion. I have also had issues in the past with them twice failing to return urgent phone calls for 3-5 days and forgetting to order blood tests prior to when I showed up for an appointment. I have had friends express similar horror stories going to this practice.... They are extremely disorganized. I am looking for a new primary care doctor. The experience with the staff was unacceptable.

Reception was fantastic, warm, comforting, the woman took my info and showed me to a bed. She was…read morevery nice while asking questions, then the male doctor came in and she left. The doctor was rude and passive, annoyed I couldn't give exact dates when I told him I can barely see the words on my phone but can give him the timeline. His attitude was abrasive and I asked for a female doctor which he snapped there were none just him and to deal with it, then a nurse ripped open the curtain and said "yeah he's the only doctor and he's already entered your room so you've gotta pay him. That's how it works" I will recite this exact review if I get a bill because I am not paying for negative attitude and people who are exasperated by my need for medical attention. I left immediately in tears and told the front desk how horrible the doctor and nurse were.tried to walk home unsuccessfully and people on the street thought I wa drunk and been assaulted from how upset I was on top of having extreme dizziness and nausea like vertigo. Shame because this place has been recommended to me but I'm not paying for their mean attitude and lack of care for wellbeing. The woman at the front desk would make a better nurse and doctor than the 2 I encountered. Horrific experience. This is why I have anxiety about medical care

Came in for an ER visit from food poisoning. no wait and the staff helped me quickly. Had to check…read morein a few times but that's just how hospitals are. They were able to diagnose quickly and get me what I needed to do better.

I've been bringing my sis here for years and she is so thankful for it! She's been going here for…read more15 years and says that everyone is warm and caring. If you have a lower income level, please check this place out for your healthcare. You can give them donations if you can afford it. The doctors and other health professionals are compassionate and top notch! They offer screenings, tests, physicals and more. The place is clean and organized. Appointments are required and there is a financial screening. They are a godsend for so many! Thank you Health Brigade for your contribution to RVA!

DO NOT GO HERE. Went in for routine testing- the staff that conducted my testing was good. BUT- my…read moreresults needed treatment. It took a week for them to return my phone calls. They first claimed that they could find me in their system- they then ignored my calls and voicemails for another week. I have now been sick for around three weeks. They then claimed they would send me a prescription to CVS after I called about 6 times in one day. I finally spoke to a doctor and she said she would send me a prescription to the CVS on W Broad. I go to CVS- there isn't even a prescription waiting for me, or at any other pharmacy. I have been calling the doctor that was suppose to send in my prescription, and she is ignoring me. Thinking of getting legal involved.

Dr. pebbles is a magnificent doctor, very caring, and takes his time with me during my visits. I…read moream shock to see the review about his staff, I have a soy o issues with the staff. The nurse gets back to me if I call, and the front desk staff is very pleasant. Sometimes when we walk into an establishment, we have to bring the sunshine in. Thank you to Dr. Pebbles and his staff! ~ Charmaine Allen

Doctors are good, HOWEVER, the nurses and office staff are extremely hard to reach and it's been…read morelike this since it was Richmond Family Practice. After dealing with this for the past 5 years, I'm looking into a new Dr's office.

I have been a patient of Dr Hendrix for over 20 years and have been very pleased with his ability…read moreand the care I have received.

Came to Grove Avenue primary care the front desk, ladies are mean and gossipy, and are terrible at…read moretheir job. The care is laughable. My doctor literally told me I shouldn't be leaning on my antidepressants as a crutch. And I can never get in contact with anybody to set up an appointment. They always just send me to some old ass nurse voicemail and she never picks up and she's rude.

Tammy in the front office is amazing. Always such a warm presence on the phone and in person, so…read moremuch so that I always feel welcome and comfortable. Doctor Harrison is fantastic too and always tries to make time to see you right away if a medical question or concern comes up. His professional demeanor and knowledgeable recommendations make this practice top notch. Wonderful practice to visit!

From the owner: At Lakeside Primary Care, our mission is to be the leading provider of medical services to our…read morepatients. Lakeside Primary Care was established by Dr. David C. Harrison in 2000. Dr. Harrison is a native of Virginia. He served four years in the Navy and attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where he earned a B.S. in biology. He later attended Medical College of Virginia, where he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine.