Medical research may not be everyone's cup of tea, but my son stumbled across a study and wanted to…read moredo it. After researching it a bit, I consented-and he's been in this study for several years. The staff here are friendly, patient and happy to answer questions. We never feel pressured to participate-in fact, they always confirm with my son that he still wants to do this and that nobody is requiring that he participate. The office is co-located in a family practice office. There are several studies going on at a time and participants are compensated for taking part of the study. At any time, you can back out and not continue. So, while I may not be first in line to do one of these, if you're curious about taking part of a medical research study, this would be one legit organization to strongly consider.

I have been going to Doctor Karnam for over 10 years. He and his staff will go to great lengths to…read morehelp you with any needs you might have. I would highly recommend Doctor Karnam to anyone who may need help.

Dr. Karnam came highly recommended by my GP, and he was right. Dr. Karnam has a great sense of…read morehumor and an easy manner, which put me at ease in a very uneasy circumstance. I was particularly impressed that I got in early. My appointment was at 9:15, but I arrived at 8:45, figuring I'd just have to sit there for thirty minutes thinking about a colonoscopy (me and my punctuality fanaticism...). I was taken back at 8:55, rolled into the exam room at 9:35, and I was in the recovery room at 10:05, just five minutes after my scheduled "exam room time". That's rare in a doctor's office, and greatly appreciated by this nervous patient. The procedure itself was like the best nap I've ever taken followed by a snack. Apparently I really miss preschool... Great experience!

I had my mammogram done here. I'd give 5 stars specifically to the awesome xray tech who was super…read morefriendly and sweet. Loved her but sadly I don't recall her name. I took off a star because I didn't like the check in process or the questions asked that I was told I had to answer. It felt like an invasion of my privacy. First I shouldn't have to disclose either my SS or my religion for a simple yearly breast exam, but the young lady at the counter told me I wouldn't get my bracelet or access unless I answered them. I had my young daughter with me and I wasn't about to start a fight in front of her but when I explained that those items shouldn't be necessary to get my exam she said it's hospital policy. I didn't want to reschedule or go somewhere else but I was pretty upset. Also they require you to wear a medical bracelet as if you are being admitted for a hospital stay which is a bit crazy as the beast center is on the 1st floor just behind reception! Also, on his particular day the lights needed to be replaced so there were men working in the breast center area while I was being examined. While they didn't see me half naked they were there as I walked thru and I'll tell you this... the "gown" is a midriff weird shaped thing and not good for bigger gals as it doesn't cover your waist really. Personally I've had way better experiences elsewhere.

I had to be transferred from my midwives to the hospital for induction last week. I had been…read moreplanning on a home birth until experiencing high blood pressure that I couldn't get under control in the last weeks of pregnancy. Common Spirit Holy Cross is not far from home and in network, plus I saw they had birth suites with shower and tub and I wanted a water birth. Unfortunately due to the high blood pressure there was a chance I'd be put on a magnesium drip, which could make me feel nauseous and lightheaded and getting in and out of the the tub was too risky so I was confined to the bed and room. While I was here I interacted with at least a dozen if not more members on staff from doctors to nurses to certified nurse midwives to lactation consultants and dietary staff. Right off the bat I felt super comfortable. I was already nervous about having to be induced, but felt I was in a positive environment where the employees cared about their patients and their experience. Having an unmedicated birth was important to me as well as rejecting certain procedures and treatments for myself and baby. I never felt guilt tripped or forced into anything I didn't want to do for the most part (there were a few negative interactions with one person specifically). I was just met with questions for understanding my choices and provided with additional info and allowed to make my decision. With respect to those negative interactions I felt like most of the Holy Cross team advocated for me against this person to ensure I had the best possible labor and delivery experience, WHICH I DID. It was all hands on deck, and I had a beautiful unmedicated delivery. Now on to the negatives...this one person, instead of introducing herself with the same bedside manner like everyone else to make me feel comfortable and understand what was going on without making me worry, she came in guns blazing and seemed adamant about wanting to put me on the magnesium drip right after telling me how much it would suck, so much so that I would ask for the epidural. Also, she dropped this on me while I was in the middle of a blood pressure reading, which is only going to keep my blood pressure even more elevated to justify her desire to put me on the drip... the rest of the team decided I could attempt to labor unmedicated without the drip and low and behold, my beautiful baby girl was born five hours later. Also a couple of staff kept trying to say that Pitocin is the same thing as oxytocin, which it's not! Oxytocin is a natural labor hormone. Pitocin is synthetic. Oxytocin builds naturally as labor progresses, when your body and baby are ready. Pitocin can just be turned up regardless if your body and baby are ready. Oxytocin releases endorphins to reduce pain. Pitocin does not cross the blood-brain barrier and so you feel pain more. The only way they're the same is that they cause uterine contractions. Overall, I was impressed with the facility, with the staff, and with the quality of care and follow up during rounds. I felt encouraged and despite not getting the home birth I wanted, it turned out as great as it could be! I did have to go back a few days after discharge, to the ER, due to BP and it was another pleasant experience.

I had a terrible experience with Dr Dickerson. When my Achillis was still hot, swollen and much…read moremore painful than pre-surgery, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "That is unusual." I kept going back to him because I was nowhere near where he said I would be in my recovery. Plus my heal was hot still. Duh. The anchors for the Achillis had detached and the mesh he put in was rejected by my body. I felt horrible for 8 months. Dr. Beals did the surgery again 8 months later. He had to scrap down to healthy bone to reattach the anchors and pick out the mesh that should not have been placed in there. I'm mending on schedule now. I went through hell by believing it would be an easy fix as Dickerson said. Plus, I didn't know to ask for a nerve block during the surgery. Unnecessary severe post op pain!

Dr. Dickerson had to give steroid injections in my foot, due to severe heel pain (plantars…read morefascitis). I had two seperate office visits for the injections, and each were the same. I showed up early, and was out quickly (there was no waiting). Though the injections were not completely pain free, he definitely eased the pain. He talked through each one, and I was okay. He and his staff were friendly and respectable.

Was referred to Dr Richard Hurst by my other doctor from IHC. For neck/back/shoulder pain from poor…read moreposture by sitting on computer too long and often. Overwhelmed and impressed with how detail oriented and methodical Dr Hurst is. He doesn't miss a beat on anything. Other doctors don't spend enough time to find the root cause for ailments and just want large numbers of patients. Dr Hurst is the opposite, he doesn't rush and is very prompt and direct when he spends time with you. So glad I found him and highly recommend others to him, I never knew what a 'Physiatrist' was until I looked it up is a medical doctor who has completed training in the medical specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).

I've been in pain for over a month so I didn't want to wait another 4 weeks to get in to one of the…read moreDr's so I got right in to meet with the PA. Don't waste your time and money. He didn't answer any of my questions or even acknowledge my comments about previous injuries to my lower back. He asked me if I had drop foot, I said no, and spent 3 minutes testing me for drop foot and then said "you don't have drop foot." Thats really where his examination ended. He didn't recommend any back stretches or ways to strengthen my back. He left for a few minutes to find his "Back model" well, not having a back model in every exam room would be like not having a cash register at every checkout line at Walmart isn't it? I could understand if I went to an ENT and they didn't have a model of the spine in the exam room. I made the decision to have an MRI and xray. Some offices you can fill out the paperwork on line in advance. Not here. It took me 20 minutes to rewrite my name and DOB 4 different times on similar looking forms that the PA didn't even look at when he met with me. Office staff "faxed" seriously, "faxed" (I haven't used a fax in my office for 6 years) my "form" to the imaging center, after a week I didn't hear so i called and they "Re" faxed it. Called the imaging center and said they never got it last week. So another week goes by in pain. Maybe 4 staff members behind that little desk is too many. Ugh, I don't want to go back there to see the results. Any idea who I can go to?

I have a variety of lingering ailments, due to years playing and coaching basketball with no…read morestretching. Both hydration and stretching were considered unnecessary indulgences (I was a moron) Robert Cervantez is a caring and knowledgeable professional, who will not hand you a pamphlet and expect you to simply follow directions on your own. Robert and his staff personalize your therapy, not only towards your particular ailments, but towards your own unique personality and lifestyle. Listen, I have been to other physical therapists who tell me the obvious and do nothing to help me. I walk away from Alpine, who is now under the auspices of the University, feeling ready to run the Boston Marathon. I can't come close, but I feel that good, and my knees are better, allowing me to pick up crap from the floor. That was impossible before seeing Robert and actually makes me feel like I won the Boston Marathon! Do yourself a favor, if you need help, see Robert at Alpine Sports Medicine. Maybe you will win the Boston Marathon afterwards!

I've been going to Dr Gurney for years! I have a lot of chronic pain and issues all over my body. I…read morelove that he uses resistant resting to see where I need to be adjusted and doesn't just adjust what doesn't need it like other chiros do. He's very knowledgeable and everyone I listen and follow his advice I see results! I don't live close and will travel to see him often. He's very gentle and has a very family friendly practice.

Dr. Gurney is a life saver. There have been several times over the years that we've needed him (our…read morewhole family has been to him at one time or another) and not only has he solved our pain and alignment problems gently and expertly, but he never urges you to come over and over again when it's not necessary; a problem with other chiropractors I've visited. As another reviewer mentioned, he almost puts himself out of a job except that his care has garnered a lot of loyalty from us. My son recently went to another chiropractor when Gurney wasn't available and was immediately bombarded with "necessary" x-rays and a long-term treatment plan for a supposed spinal defect. The bill that came and was submitted to insurance (thank goodness we're insured) for two visits was over $500.00! A typical patient portion for us with Aspen is $40.00 to $60.00 The worst I've ever been has been after a bad sledding accident where we went over a small ramp and landed right on my tailbone. I literally had to crawl part way back to my car and could hardly move. Dr. Gurney was able to realign my spine and ribs and use deep heat treatments and almost immediately I felt better and I think even as bad as that was, it was about only 4 treatments. Just recently I had a little spill on the tennis court and had a nagging pain in my shoulder and back. I put off going to the chiropractor for 4 weeks until it got to the point where I could no longer sleep on my side or even remove a t-shirt without help. Two visits and a months worth of problems were gone. I always wonder what would have happened if I'd gone to a GP...cortizone shots? Physical therapy for weeks? I just wished I'd gone in sooner. If you have a nagging pain that you just can't seem to get over; back pain, stuck ankle or a tricky finger, or worse you should consider chiropractic and especially Dr. Gurney...he's gentle, honest, and very knowledgeable and won't take you for a ride or keep working on you if you need to go to a doctor. I trust him.

We love Lisa! The patient care is so personable and time is always taken to understand the patient…read moreand their history.

I have never been treated so well at a doctors office, there is so much personal attention and they…read morereally care about helping you. If I had to describe this place in a few words, I would say Balls Deep in Awesomeness. Dr. Blake Rapier is an amazing man and doctor. I suffered with a disease for years and no one able to figure it out. Dr. Blake with his many talents figured it out and has always been on top of his game. He cares, knows you by name and, your families names. I am grateful for this doctor and his entire practice.