My doctor was great. No complaints there…read more My co-payment was $30. I paid it with a credit card (I tried to give them cash, but they don't accept it). Days later I had remembered I had a Health Savings Account debit card. I decided to call Billing, have them refund the $30 on my credit card and charge the HSA debit instead. The transaction seemed easy. Come to find out, they never refunded the $30 on my credit card, and instead of withdrawing $30 on my debit card, they withdrew $200. I've been calling and using the portal for two weeks - simply requesting Billing to call me. The folks on the portal said Billing would call, but they haven't. Two weeks of silence. My only recourse was to file a report with the Beverly Police Dept. They'll follow up with the NSPG or the Salem Court will. An abysmal experience. If anyone has Scott Sperling (Mass General Brigham, Chair) and/or Anne Klibanski (Mass General Brigham, CEO) contact info....please share it. I want them to know my experience.

In the most polite and professional way I can put it my experience being a patient here was…read morecompletely horrendous. I live two hours away and I've chosen here despite the commute because there is no medical center near me that gives the treatment I need so I am, for lack of a better term, downright desperate. After having a prescription given to me almost a year ago, I have been calling for MONTHS to get it authorized by the doctor I saw and nothing productive has happened. Nothing. I've been hung up on twice before, I've been bounced between two offices multiple times to try and reschedule an appointment, I have stated the urgency of how I need what I am there for and still nothing has been done. My experience here has been disgustingly bad and I would urge anyone who is looking for this as a possibility to try other options because it is abhorrent how hard it is to get anything accomplished here. And this isn't even coming from just a solely outside view, I am in the medical field myself. I am extremely disappointed.

As I started moving into my 40's I realized I needed to take my health a lot more seriously than I…read morehave been when I was younger. I signed up with Gold Direct Care after I heard about what Dr Gold was doing. I was drawn towards the idea of having a doctor who will spend as much time addressing my concerns as necessary. I have been pretty disappointed with 10 minute consultations with previous doctors who don't have time to listen and never really get down to the root of the problem. I got the feeling that they have to make a very quick decision and hope for the best. Try this, take that, come see me again in 6 months. I realized that I have to take my health seriously. Good health is one of the most precious things we have. I made a clear and conscious decision that I do not want to be part of the herd anymore. I wanted a doctor who I have access to. I wanted a doctor who truly cares and who knows me, and I wanted a doctor who had the time to do his job properly with my best interests at heart. I have been with Dr Gold since he started his Direct Primary Care practice, and I am completely satisfied. My first consultation was over an hour. I send him emails which he responds to right away. I have his cell number and I have 24 hour access if I should need it. (Not that I think I will, but it is a comforting thought.) I had a chronic health issue for quite some time, and nobody has been able to get it under control. With Dr Gold's care he had it taken care of within the first month. We spoke often and tried different prescriptions. He consulted with other specialists and before long had the whole situation under control and everything back to normal. I did not get kicked around from one specialist to another, from one test to the next. In the end it was his direct pragmatic approach that solved a complicated situation without having to send me in for a complete "refit". It is also a pleasure to work with him. He has a great sense of humor and a nice personality. It feels like you are talking to an old friend, which takes the anxiety out of visiting the doctor. If anyone is on the fence on whether this is a good fit for them, take it from me, you will definitely not be disappointed. If you take your health seriously, this is a smart investment. Investing in your health is investing in yourself and your future. Dr Gold practices modern medicine with a traditional approach. Everybody wins! I can't recommend it highly enough.

I would have given a five star review until Dr. Mancini terminated me (a 69 year old woman with…read moreunderlying conditions) as a patient during the pandemic without even the courtesy of a phone call. I was a long time patient of Dr. Mancini. It is a concierge practice and I paid for the care of a doctor. When she went on maternity leave I wished all the best for her. I was not happy to find that she hired a nurse practitioner to cover for her rather than a doctor. I had excruciating pain on my left side near my rib. I did get an in person appointment and she said I had a bruised rib. She said I could get an x-ray. She called to say the x-ray showed an enlarged spleen. I was concerned and saw the nurse practitioner who sent me to the emergency room "in case my spleen exploded or something." Luckily I went to the emergency room where I was diagnosed with Costochondritis - a muscle problem that causes extreme pain. This should have been obvious since I have chronic muscle pain. My chiropractor in NYC, bless him, knew exactly what it was and how I got it and has made the pain lessen considerable. I went back because the nurse practitioner wanted more blood tests. She called to tell me that something was high. I asked if I could call to discuss the blood tests. She said no. I decided to get a complete exam in NYC (I live in NYC and in MA). Turns out is normal for the spleen to enlarge slightly when the body is under stress as it is sending out more white cells. My bone density is good and all my pain is muscular. My heart is good. I have lost 40 lbs and gotten my sugar down from 11 to 7.5. Still have to get it to 6 - but you would think these would be things a medical practitioner would know and want to share with me. When I asked when Dr. Mancini was returning I was told August 17th. I got this e-mail from her. "Jan, It has been brought to my attention that you have been unsatisfied with the care you have received since my going on maternity leave and were upset by my taking maternity leave in general. I was also made aware that you were verbally abusive, using profanity, towards our office manager. For these reasons I feel it best you find an alternative primary care physician. I am sorry it has come to this, but I feel the doctor-patient relationship has been irreparably damaged. The date of termination is August 1, 2020. - Dr. Mancini No phone call. No response to my e-mail replies. I was unsatisfied with the care I was given because I was misdiagnosed and not given appropriate information. I never was upset by Dr. Mancini taking maternity leave - I wished her all the best. All women need maternity leave. I did use profanity. Walking - in excruciating pain - to the office - I was made to stand outside in the pouring rain when they knew I was there for over 10 minutes. When I came in I said, "No patient deserves to be treated like s**t. I am a human being." I have a Masters in Counseling degree and if a patient of mine who had always been friendly and responsible reacted that way I would view it clinically as a sign of extreme stress (which it was) and would have checked in to see if they were okay. I have been in other medical places during COVID-19 and strict protocols never involve patients being locked out in the rain. I would have lived with all of this because of COVID-19 but the fact that a doctor would terminate a 69 year old patient with medical problems during a pandemic without even the courtesy of a phone call is inexcusable. When I found Elitra Health in NYC I actually cried during my exam because it felt so good to finally have an intelligent, competent team of people caring for my health. Dr. Mancini also prescribed inappropriate medication but that is another story.

Wow! I am an oncology patient and have been seeing Dr. Z and Megan for over a year now. The Dana…read moreFarber Palliative Care team highly recommended Dr. Z and referred me to him. I was a person that grew up with fear of drugs (blame Nancy Reagan & Tipper Gore LOL), especially cannabis. Dr. Z and the NP Megan have explained the use of various cannabinoids and specific terpine profiles that I am FINALLY able to have some relief! I have been able to get some sleep at night, which is AMAZING after years of insomnia. I have learned about how to use the least amounts of THC and be able to function with less pain during the day-- This is what we are currently working on, and it's been eye opening. It's an incredible balance of science and art. I feel like they have taken the time to understand my specific situation, developed a plan, and based on our zoom conversations/appointments we have been able to figure out which strains/profiles have the best outcomes for specific situations/times. I don't want to feel HIGH, I want pain relief and to be able to eat properly. ECS Wellness -- Dr Z and Megan have made my life a much happier one. Trust the process, follow the plans, AND keep asking questions. They will get you the relief you need!!

I have been seeing Dr. Zaklin for a few years to get a medical marijuana card. I was in a serious…read morecar accident many years ago, and have had issues since then. He will take the time with you and he's very knowledgeable about cannabis, and other holistic approaches to healing.

I love my primary care physician but the staff I'm dealing with right now is absolutely…read moreincompetent. Nearly 2 weeks of trying to get them to correct their error of calling in the wrong medication for approval through my insurance company. It's not that hard!

This office is routinely unorganized, and unreliable. When I moved to the area I found them because…read morethey had doctors taking new patients. After a month with my new doctor, I get a letter saying she left the practice and had to select another physician again. When I decided to go to a new office, it took over 3 weeks to transfer my medical records and even then they still forgot to send all of them. I had to go to the office to pick them up and even though I had just talked with someone on the phone, when I got there no one knew who I talked to or where the rest of my documents were. Really poor experience

I would just like to sing praises to Beverly who is a skilled phlebotomist in the lab . Her…read morevenipuncture skills are amazing. She delivers a painless needle. She explained what she was doing and made every attempt to put me at ease. She comes highly recommended.

Sadly, I have to write a negative review of the Swampscott establishment. In the waiting room…read moretoday, first, I was forced to overhear two desk staff people gossiping about a patient. Next, without boring you with details, I needed truly time sensitive assistance after hours on a Friday. Unfortunately, when I went to pick up my prescriptions, I saw that my physician made an accidental error and sent it to the wrong pharmacy. This was an issue because I am leaving town tomorrow for an extended trip. So, since it was after hours, I called their on-call provider to ask them to resend the prescription. The person helping me was well-meaning but not very educated, and took for--ev--er just to take my info and then send my message for the provider to call me back. I was told that the on call provider would call me back 'within 30 mins. Nothing. 45 mins later, I call again and ask them to mark it 'urgent'. The pharmacy is closing. I truly need my medication before I leave town. Nothing. Another full hour later, I call again, and I'm told my message would be sent to the supervisor who would get back to me immediately. Another full hour later, after it was too late for my time sensitive issue - I got a voicemail. But it was too late. The pharmacy was closed. I now don't have my meds. This is not what I expect from medical care. But I guess maybe I should, sadly. In the extremely rare times that I need after hours help, I would be nice to feel like someone is there. Not these guys.

Not sure what happened to this practice. When I began coming here approximately 10 years ago it…read morewas wonderful. Now...rushed visits, nurses that are not pleasant, rude front desk staff, ridiculous times to wait for an appointment, everything pushed off to specialist that have 6 month waits. Not acceptable when you have issues that are affecting your day to day life. And if you're sick, you are told to go to urgent care. Not quality care!

The Danvers Family Dr's is a caring and efficient Practice. They always take time and make you…read morefeel like you are their only patient. After being a patient for over a decade, I can say they have never let me down.

I have been with Danvers Family Doctors for over 25 years and absolutely love all of the staff…read more They are always super helpful, knowledgeable, and caring. Dr. B runs a great practice suited to care for all family members!

Since my Primary Dr. joined Lahey I have been getting Bills when my Dr asks me if I have any…read moreconcerns . I answer the question , my Dr says he can refer me to a specialist . I say I don't need it . I get a Bill because someone behind the scenes is reviewing my Dr's notes . And milking me for extra $$$ . It's actually quite disgusting , especially seeing what my insurance company pays them for my 8 minute yearly check-up. I find Lahey to be a huge contributor to the healthcare crisis this Country is facing . Greed ... Greed .. Greed

So far they are ok... My Dr (Emily Chin) just transferred here so I had no choice, if I wanted to…read morefollow her I guess I have to take it... So my first opinion was the center it was in was GINORMOUS, but kinda cool that there is soo much going on... Easy to find, great street level location... I unfortunately have had to go 4 times in the last 3 weeks as me & my son (hes 3) have been sick recently... Staff seems nice, I had been a patient of the last office so long I think I just knew the girls there better (I mean cmon they are my FB friends) I just loved all those girls & who knows, maybe in time Ill love all the girls here... The offices are clean, they have stickers for my little guy & a decent play train table in the office... Anything that keeps him distracted works for me... Ill let you know in a year how things are then!

I would recommend avoiding NP Caitlin Kilpatrick. To begin, she didn't even know the reason I was…read morethere, even though it was listed in my patient appointment notes. She didnt bring in any kind of computer/file on me and made me feel as though the prolonged issues I have had were insignificant and stupid. Would not recommend seeing her.

We are super grateful for the care that we received from this team. They made sure that we felt…read morecared for, informed and prepared as we got ready to welcome our son in April 2024. In particular, we are grateful for Dr. Boyd, Dr. Veitch, Nurse Brooke and Nurse Practitioner Nicole. They made sure that each visit was positive and made me feel like we were the only patient that mattered in that moment (as opposed to being rushed)! I would absolutely recommend this crew to my friends and loved ones.

If you are struggling with suicidal ideation or mental health concerns- DO NOT GO HERE. I am a…read morehuman trafficking survivor with severe CPTSD. I was treated like a dog, and lesser than the staff- especially by the security guard Lucas (Fabio). They did not even allow me to call my federal agent I spent 5 days being lied to and neglected without sunlight. Mentioned security guard was anything but trauma informed and should not be working in that unit let alone that hospital. I came in for safety and left more suicidal that I came in with. People started calling missing persons reports on me until the Deputy of Beverly PD & Beth Israel's PD came to make sure I was still alive as they wouldn't let me call my agents. How I was treated was inhumane and I left with a boxer fracture. Even the representative from Beth Israel told me "if you ever need to go to the hospital go to Salem". *mic drop*

I took my mother here twenty minutes after she'd experienced two seizures. We sat for seven and a…read morehalf hours with no treatment, surrounded by varying levels of pissed off patients. There were no ED rooms or even hall beds, so my mom got her vitals taken, an IV put in to draw blood, and then sent back to the waiting room for the duration. Same deal with all the other patients. The big TV was on the Discovery Channel equivalent of COPS the entire time so the room was stuck with a 50 inch TV with a bunch of aggressive cops and prison guards yelling at people and chasing down and tackling people on body cam footage - not exactly soothing or good for a room of people who essentially couldn't leave. The ED tech did her absolute best to manage expectations, but we never saw a doctor. We saw a PA 2am who basically agreed that the instructions we got from the on-call neurologist six hours earlier were .... fine. If we wanted to wait and get a CT scan, it would be easily another 4 hours. So we gave up and went home, untreated. Their Press Gainey score in the email request for review the hospital sent was conveniently worded so that there was no way to say "wanted to be seen by a doctor and never saw one."