unlike any other pain office i've ever been in. the atmosphere is cozy, nice AL/AU paintings. staff…read moreseems genuinely happy to be there. doctor is efficient and keeps wait times to a minimum. found the right medicine after years of others just giving me more and more of a medication that doesn't work for me. now on less meds and feeling way better!

This practice is the worst! You'll wait for your appointment for HOURS. You're better off driving…read moreto another state - you'll get seen just as quickly.

They are listening to me and my issues and trying to find out what the problems. are. I am very…read moregrateful for my doctor referring them to me.

the office manager interrupted constantly while on phone, when I asked her to shut up and let me…read moretalk she got b*tchy and dismissed me from the clinic they tell you one thing and then they say they can not do what they told you they would. Docs are great but office manager has control issues, she needs therapy

I would like to recommend Dr. Lowe to anyone looking for a DR. who cares about your well being. I…read morehave been going to him for years, and I can honestly say he is the best!! He takes his time with you, and he is very thorough. He really cares and is only looking out for what is best for you, and getting you the correct medical attention that is needed. I would also like to say, Dr. Lowe would never over medicate you! Dr. Lowe helped me years ago to get off all the medication that pain management had put me on, they had over medicated me severally, and he got me through it all!! I thank Dr. Lowe for all the years he has taken care of me, and he will do the same for you! I love him and his awesome team that help me out, and I won't go any where else! They are caring, and compassionate, and are there for you. God Bless each and every one of you! Thanks again, Darlene Sanderson

From the owner: Etowah Family Medical in Gadsden, Alabama, is a family medicine practice that provides…read morecompassionate and personalized care. Under the medical leadership of Courtney Lowe, MD, the team at Etowah Family Medical welcomes patients with open arms and takes the time to really get to know them. The warm and inviting atmosphere at Etowah Family Medical makes patients feel right at home. Etowah Family Medical specializes in patient wellness, offering annual physicals as well as the management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Lowe also has a background in surgery and offers skin cancer removal. To help meet the needs of the community, Dr. Lowe is certified in Suboxone® treatment and provides his patients with the help they need for opioid dependence. Whether for general wellness, management of your health issues, or any concerns, the team at Etowah Family Medical provides the care you need.

Dr White was so rude I left almost crying. I had terrible neck and back pain so he had me get an…read moreMRI. When I went back to get my results he was short and very rude. When I started asking questions he got very irritated and told me to go see my family doctor. He spent less than 5 minutes to tell me it was a muscle pulled in my neck and acted like I was faking it. I did not ask for pain relief and he did not offer any. Did not give me any advice. Just told me to go see my family doctor and walked out.

Dr. White operated on my wife last July, she continued to complain that she has no relief from the…read morepain she was experiencing. Dr. White acted as if she was faking just to get meds. A her condition deteriorated, he continued to act as if she couldn't be in as much pain as she said. From the end of October to the first week of January, she was bedridden, except to go to doctors or the emergency room. Exactly six months after Dr. White's surgery, my wife visited another neurosurgeon who could not believe that Dr. White operated on the wrong area of the spine. The new neurosurgeon diagnosed her injury with 5 minutes by putting his hands on her and confirmed his diagnosis with the MRI images that had been taken a month earlier. Dr. White had ordered the MRI but stated there was nothing wrong with her to cause such pain. The second doctor, cancelled his day off to perform surgery on her L5 and sciatica nerve which was impinged by the L5. It has taken her more than 6 months but she is finally getting better. The second doctor could not believe Dr. White never put the first hand on her to examine her...

The doctors there are great but Dr Ryan's secretary has a bad attitude and obviously uses your past…read moreagainst you...I need neck surgery and can't even get her to even ASK the doctor for lidocaine patches or topical treatment.if you have ever had a history with medications ( which I do as I wax put on pain meds for cancer) EXPECT to stay in pain until the doctor knows where to operate!

Prepare to wait. A very long time. 9a appointment. It's 1030 now and still haven't seen a doctor.read more

Dr. Sledge is my G P physician and is excellent. Takes lots of time to thoroughly check everything…read moreand is great at setting up appointments with specialists you might need to see for particuliar problems. I have been very well pleased with his service. He is very kind and understanding and has a great head nurse as well. Peggy is her name and she gives the most near painless shots.