Dr. Wolff came in on his day off to see me when I was having an unexplained episode in my primary…read moredoctors office. He spent over an hour with me, reviewing my medical records and testing me. He gave me an accurate diagnosis and relieved my mind of worry. He is an exceptional doctor and I appreciate his care. In this day and age, how many doctors will come in to their office to see a patient on their day off! Thank you Dr. Wolff. Jennifer B.

Finally a Doctor with bedside manners and a staff that is friendly…read more Nestled in the older one story building off Goodlette, this office, suite 102, is at the farthest of the courtyard. Spacious enough, lots of rooms, waiting area has tv on, but wished they had music in the examining rooms. Thin walls, seems every place is like this.... I could hear every ailment of my neighbors. Doesn't help they are old so they also speak loudly. This neurologist is friendly, warm and prides in taking time with each patient. That he does. You won't feel rushed, you def feel like he cares. It is a husband and wife team here too, very efficient. Doctor types right into the computer and sends descriptions directly to the drug store so you don't need to deal with anything more. Tip: Paperwork for new patients is thick, as other places, however, come at your appointment time. Not 30 minutes before like other clinics expect . I was told to come early from someone on the phone, yet then had to wait awhile. I would definitely return if I had to. Three wishes, is that they had water in the waiting area, that they recycled and had music in the rooms.

The best thing ever happened to me. Great diagnostic,…read moreawesome staff, successful surgery.

Dr Cassidy is ELITE and talented. He is direct and matter of fact but let me share with you, I…read morewould consider him to be brilliant, amazing at his craft. I would not hesitate in trusting your spine to this surgeon. I couldn't walk or get out of bed for 9 days, fact. He under promised and definitely over delivered. Be prepared for a direct, no frills office but trust this extremely talented man and whatever he says to do. Blessings to him

From the owner: Our physicians and staff are committed to your care…read more Our physicians and staff are committed to your care. Dr. Cassidy and Dr. Guerin not only provide general neurosurgery but specialize in complex spinal disease and brain tumors. They have been selected as Sarasota Magazines Top Doctors in the field of neurosurgery by their peers for many years in a row. Both Dr. Cassidy and Dr. Guerin completed their residency and fellowship in neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. For your convenience we provide service throughout Sarasota County, with offices in Sarasota, Venice and Englewood. Our long term, well trained staff is here to provide courteous, caring and efficient service to you. Do not hesitate to contact us for assistance during your care with our office, as we are committed to patient satisfaction. .

Terrible office, went twice, never got to see an actual Doctor, but certainly got billed for it…read more No one ever answers the phone or calls you back. Called like 6 times and never got a response or returned call.

I go to Dr Chirag Patel, he did foot & ankle surgery on me in November, his staff is amazing, Dr…read morePatel is caring & compassionate, answers any questions, he figured out what was wrong with my foot when about 8 other doctors couldn't. I highly recommend him & this practice, it all runs smoothly with no glitches.

The doctor wanted multiple tests done but I had to go back many times since each visit could…read morereceive full billing. Patients do not come first.

Admittedly, I made an appointment with the first neurologist who had availability, which is how I…read morecame to the office of Dr. Joseph Kandel. I spent far more time in this office than I expected to - not in the waiting room but with Dr. Kandel asking questions, performing an extensive examination and offering several suggestions while giving me the option as to which to try first. I left the practice with a stack of paperwork not only summarizing the time spent but also with specific directions for exercises that might be helpful as well as some devices available from Amazon that might be considered. I found Dr. Kandel to be engaging and absolutely delightful. Likewise, his staff was friendly and efficient. Best of all - Dr. Kandel's OTC recommendation worked wonders in just one day.

Everyone this year has been good to me. Dr Alvarez has a kind heart I finally saw this. Everything…read moresince surgery is done well and I just now have to work with pain management on Fibromyalgia and arthritis. The MRI department worked with me well as I have a high fear of being in that tube. The Young lady talked me through it checked on me helped explain where we were in the test and kept me calm. I had her name and now I forgot . Very sweet and knowledgeable.

From the owner: Southwest Florida Neurosurgical Associates are dedicated to treating problems and pain associated…read morewith the spine and back. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons can help you live a healthier and more fulfilling life. Call us today!

Great care, nice office. We saw another doctor before Dr Valle and knew immediately his practice…read morewas right for my octogenarian Mom. She has severe osteoporosis and experienced multiple spine fractures. He has her on a path to comfort and longevity. We appreciate his office team and PA as well.

From check in to hospital & quality care after surgery to being released. All quality care!read more

I made an appointment and a few weeks before that appointment. They left me a message and said that…read moreI needed to reschedule the appointment they reschedule the appointment without my knowledge now they'll try to charge me $100 no-show fee. This is a terrible way to do business. I understand now why they have such a low rating.

My first visit to this practice was very hasty. Three minutes with Dr. M. He prescribed triple the…read moreamount of Gabapentin recommended by my primary care physician plus a medication for depression. I told him I had tried the higher amount of Gabapentin and could not tolerate it. He insisted I could and told me to come back in 6 months to see his assistant. I returned to see Dr. S. I had attempted to see him initially, but he was booked for months. I could not afford to wait. I was anxious to get a new prospective and help to determine the cause of my "neuralgia". I was not even questioned by Dr S. I was informed by him as soon as we met that there was "nothing they could do to for me". I was shocked and disappointed by his total lack of interest. He did not even bother to interview me.

After a meeting I had yesterday at Bayfront I felt like I was being bullied into giving up on…read morefighting for my loved ones rights as a person. I was with the head of Risk Management Jim Reed, Administrative Director Craig Leech and female, whom did not share a business card with me, Head of Nursing. I have a loved one currently in Riverside, I was appointed as her advocate and was told all medication changes and treatments would have to be run by me for append unless it was an immediate emergency. My loved one and Dr. Arthmann had both told me her meds were being changed. When I asked the doctor what they were he said he did not need to tell me because it was his decision and only involved his patient. And he did not need to consult her regular psychiatrist either. The patient went in Friday night, the Dr. changed her meds Saturday and it was not until Monday that I was able to get in touch with anyone in charge to express my concerns. Now back to Tuesday afternoon when I was having the meetig with the 3 admin officials.... In the meeting I was once again assured that there had not been any changes and again when I expressed that the patient had told me of feeling woozy and unsteady due to the changes, they offered to make a copy of her papers to prove her meds were the same as when she came in. So by 3:00 Tuesday I had been assured that there had not been any changes and that my loved ones mental state may be making her tell me things that were not true. Then late Tuesday afternoon I received a call from a nurse and she said they were making 2 more change to the patients meds including adding a sleeping pill. I was driving and couldn't really talk and she got rude and said, well as long as we have your permission, and I said, "no you don't, I need to know more information about the new drug" the nurse continues to be rude and said it was the doctors decision and this was just a courtesy call and hung up. When I had a chance to pull over and call back, I was told that someone would be in touch. Thus is the next day and I have left multiple messages and still no contact. Although my loved one said they gave her the sleeping pills and that caused her to sleep thru the 1 hour a day visitation time they she had now missed. Also, after my complaint Monday about Dr. Arthmann, she was transferred to another doctor whom I was told twice Tuesday that he would contact me after doing his rounds Tuesday afternoon. It is now Wednesday and it appears that I was lied to again. When I spoke to my loved one early Tuesday evening, I asked her how her meds were doing, she said the new Dr. had made another change and it was making her very tired through the day. Now I am still wondering why she would lie about that and again have doubts about the honesty of the admin presence at the meeting. She said they had given her another sleeping pill and she was going to bed early. When I asked what they had given her and who approved it. She said she asked specifically asked for clonazepam (Klonopin) and they gave it to her. When I reminded her of having to take them away due to an adverse reaction over a year ago and switch to zolpidem (Ambien) she said, "oh yeah, now I remember, well goodnight" and she hung up the phone. So, it's obvious why Mr. Reed has a job, this is a hospital that puts reputation and profit above patients and the admin works together to keep their doctors happy and responsible family members in the dark!