I needed a hernia repair, do I asked friends and my Doctors, "who would you go to?" All answered…read moreDoctor Talifario. So we went for the initial consult. Great front office, typical forms, but very welcoming. Called back to see the Doc. Greets you with a confident handshake and a big Texas smile. Looks at history, then looks at you. Asks a lot of questions and give him the truth. Set up for surgery within 2 weeks, they called and updated on time of surgery. Pre-Op was normal. Doc answered all our questions. Post surgery was admit for overnight. Next morning, Doc comes in debriefs all, and releases. I have all the faith in the world, and would recommend him to family and friends.

I was hesitant to make a review for Dr Brown, but I think it's important to share my experience…read more His staff was really friendly, and seemed knowledgeable in their positions. I think he was a nice guy, but a bit smug at times. He seemed like I was annoying him by asking him questions, and he didn't really answer my questions with knowledgable answers. To me, I felt like he was trying to get me to leave, and I felt like he wasn't interested in helping me. I saw Dr.Brown by referral for a skull based tumor. This tumor is causing migraines. Every clinical article, every peer reviewed journal, everything that has clinical evidence says that headaches is the only symptom, if any, related to this tumor. I'm not a doctor by any means, but I am a nurse. I know not to look on web Md for credibility and answers that aren't backed by clinical evidence. He saw my MRI images and wasn't sure why I was in his office instead of a neurologist office. Yes he said that to me. My clival tumor is almost 2 cm. that's why! He then told me that he didn't think the tumor needed removal. When I asked why, his response was "because it's benign." When the facts are, unless it's biopsied you can't actually tell for sure. When I asked again because I didn't like the answer and wanted a better explanation, he said. "Trust me." He said he wanted me to come back in 3 months after I did another MRI. And would be referring me to a neurologist in the mean time to deal with my headaches (which the neurologist (dr.du) doesn't have an appointment for me until the last week of November, and I was scheduled to do another MRI on November 7th, so no help there!). I wanted another opinion because after leaving Dr. Brown's office I left feeling really discouraged and like I didn't get any of the answers that I went there looking for, I didn't get any validation. "Because it's benign" and "trust me" aren't good enough answers to me. If it were him, would he be so inclined to leave it in there? He also said that because it was my first MRI that found it, we need a baseline and that's why we needed to do one in November. So he basically agreed to watch it. Although I still felt like he didn't want to. If it grew even a little, he would talk about a removal, if it didn't grow, he said that I basically needed to forget about it because the risks outweigh getting it removed and I would follow up with yearly to 5 year MRI's. He also told me that the surgery would be very invasive and through the back of my throat, etc. So I went to Dallas and saw some skull based tumor specialists there for second and third opinions. They both told me that I have 3 options, I can ignore it, I can watch it, or I can have it biopsied in which case they would go ahead and remove it at that point. They said option number one is just not really even an option in their opinion. Option two they said is reasonable, but if it is malignant then it's just prolonging the surgery. And something that is malignant needs immediate treatment, because that means it's cancerous. They recommended that it gets removed, because that is the only way they can actually give a diagnosis on what it is for sure. And proper treatment! The MRI that I had done can't confirm a positive diagnosis, if just can't. So I will be getting a 3D image done on my brain and I have surgery in a month, which by the way, is through my nose. Not the back of my throat. I spent an hour with each Doctor i met with and I got all my answers and then some. I just felt like Dr.Brown wasn't interested in helping me, or explaining things to me, I just felt like he did the bare minimum so that he could cover his butt and get me out of there. He most likely just does more spinal surgeries and has no interest in my condition, or doing skull based surgeries. Which, if that is the case, I would have appreciated it if he would have told me that or at least sent me to a specialist to get their opinion. I had to pay out of pocket to get two specialist's appointments, luckily I did, too! I don't think Dr. Brown is a bad guy, I just won't recommend him for anyone with neurological conditions of the brain unless it's an emergency.

Could not help to review one of the reviews of dr David McCain nurses . I have been patient for…read morealmost twenty years years and have had never had a problem with them . They will answer any questions and help you with anything . Shannadon and Kylee are two reasons I go there . Very professional and courteous any and everytime I am there. Maybe the lady was having a bad day .. they are tops in my book ,Noel Reed

Office Experience - I called to try to get an appointment with Dr. McCain as he had treated my dad…read moreyears ago and I had really liked his standard of care and bedside manner. The receptionist asked me if I had ever seen a cardiologist before and I told her I had seen some when I had to be cleared for surgeries. She asked who they were and I told her I didn't really know since it was years ago and as it was a routine process where I had MRIs, blood work etc., so I didn't know who it was since the cardiologist was picked for me. She said since I could not remember, I could not be seen because there is certain cardiologist whose patients he would not treat if they had been seen by them since they might work together? I asked, "so he won't see me", "what am I supposed to do since I did not remember", and she said those were the rules and she didn't make them but that's how it was done here. She was very flip and when I got flustered and told her it took me a long time to decide I needed to see a cardiologist she started talking in a bright, cherry, and dismissive voice, said "I hope you have a great day and thanks for calling." Her whole tone throughout the conversation was as if I was bothering her and condescending. There must be something wrong with me since I don't know who cleared me for my surgeries. I hope she was just in a bad mood and doesn't really treat and talk to all new callers just wanting to get some help.

Had to cancel by procedure due to financial hardship (mind you for an appointment that I scheduled…read moreMONTHS from now) & his clinic still kept my 10% deposit ($500). Completely inhumane, do not give them your business.

I love Dr Bridge and all his staff. He did my reconstruction after breast cancer. Made sure I…read moreknew all my options. The nurse practitioner is also amazing. I couldn't be happier with the care I've received.

Dr. Cooke did a great job operating on my foot. Then manner of Dr. Cooke was right on. Everyone…read moreat the clinic was very helpful, and kind. Dr. Cooke was very professional, and through. This is the second operation dr. Cooke has done on me and the results are all the same. Would recommend him to anyone.

The absolute worst bedside manner I've ever seen. He was the rudest doctor and I've been to a ton…read more My wife needed surgery on her knee for 3 different things. He spent two minutes with us and was the rudest and most distasteful doctor in practice. We told him to piss off that we'd get a second opinion and someone who cares.

Will never go back. Had a serious medical situation that needed attention. At follow up his…read morecomment was "will treat with medication". He never called the medication into drug store. Also knew my issue was sever and medicine was not going to do anything to get cirrculation back. At follow up I asked about my infected foot (entire top of foot was read and hot plus. Said he would take a picture and pass on to the foot doctor I saw once. That neve happened. Foot doctors office never recesived any picture. I took pictures and sent to foot doctor myself. Never heard from Dr Steve Lund. Neither one of these doctors followed up. Was in emergency room that night getting IV.

Dr. Varghese started out as my Father's heart doctor in 2014, became my Mother's and when I moved…read moreback to my hometown in 2017 he became mine and eventually my husbands. He is highly intelligent, extremely kind always listens to what you have to say and addresses your concern. The fact that my whole family. Trusted him should say a lot. He is very missed in Abilene wish him even more Success in his new home.

Dr. McDonough is the best there is in any city. He has wonderful training and a great bedside…read moremanner. I went to him for a fusion in my lower back and I couldn't be happier. I am so glad our area has a surgeon of this caliber. Thank you Dr. McDonough for getting me out of pain.

Dr. McDonough is a kind, caring and very skilled surgeon. I had horrible pain in my back for years…read morewith numbness down my leg. Now I am pain free! Thank you Dr. McDonough!

They had one person calling the day before my procedure, she left VM at 4:45, I work til 5. I tried…read morecalling Monday , 2 days before my procedure and was told they will call the day before my procedure. I had to take off work an hour early just to get in touch with the one lady that does the calling . Then she tells me when I finally get thru that since they couldn't get in touch with me they put someone else before me the next day so come in at 7, I show up at 7:00am and guess what ? They tell me I'm late

No time to log in today before surgery. The folks are professional, yet very caring and patient…read moreoriented. Wife got to come back and watch me get prepped. Puts the patient at ease. Both Docs came by and discussed what was going to happen, answered all questions and actually conversed about how, and addressed concerns. Nurses are the best! They have the newest technology and all records are on tablets. Kept my wife informed during surgery, and I was in and out to recovery in an hour. Doc fully debriefed my wife, answered all her questions. These folks care. I highly recommend this if you are doing day surgery!

Awesome docs, they don't jerk you around really treat you right and with all the respect you…read moredeserve.

Pain management an support !Amanda RN . Dr Sweets Nurse practitioner. 100 percent has save me from…read morea mental breakdown many times and has expertly spent the time comforting me through very difficult journey this year. Amanda has helped me by tackling my multiple issues one step at a time. She has really listened! I'm mean listened! This day and age I feel Dr and Nurses just don't go out of there way as much to really focus on what the patients are saying when I have had horrible moments of pain and crisis. I have a rare condition that I am currently in remission but the turn around has caused many issues with my nerves, muscles and bones. This past year I have had many huge obstacles and a roller coaster of pain. Amanda has been holding my hand the whole way!! From the very first visit I was so amazed that she gave me her time and knowledge to talk with me and really spend time getting to know my history and doing her best to help me through the the muddy waters with my pain. This was my very first pain management Dr and Rn I have gone to and I will never switch. So now a full year has passed and she has gotten me from crawling to walking all due to her diving in to help me with a tremendous amount of through navigating my heap of medical issues. Now, my pain that was once so bad rating always a 7 or higher to now a 3 or 4 !!!! Compared to a 8 and 9. From fixing my bone frailty, muscle pain, numbness, fractures to all the other rollercoaster crud that comes up Amanda has been my rock and the best freaking NP I HAVE EVER HAD In my 55 years. Dr sweet has been great also, he has started healing me with shots and nerve ablations , which I can say that definitely is not for the weary! Especially in your neck and spine. Thanks Amanda for being my absolutely favorite NP, for helping me live again!!! Sarahfay Faynan

Overall care!! Caring, polite and attentive! Nurses and surgery room staff made me feel safe and…read morewell taken care of!

My husband had his gallbladder removed at this place. They were very efficient and caring.read more