I have been a patient for 10 years and am APPALLED with the drastic decline in service in recent years and especially this year. Phones are NEVER answered and messages are never returned. The switchboard operator behaved like nothing more than an evil gatekeeper today. For over 30 minutes as I tried to reach ANY other live person with the organization, she repeatedly intercepted every call that I made and every option that I chose from the automated system. She was dead set on me not speaking to anyone with ACC. Her behavior was HORRIFICALLY rude for anyone in a customer service position and considering that she deals with CANCER PATIENTS who are facing life and death battles, I'm beyond disgusted that someone like this would ever be employed by an organization that claims excellence. I LOVE the doctors that have provided care to me over the years. However, I can no longer deal with the stress, neglect, and abuse by the support staff. It took a week for me to simply get a call back to get my appointment scheduled. It has been 19 days since my appointment with my doctor and 9 days since my MRI results were received. I was assured by the doctor that I would receive a call from him to discuss the results. I have left repeated messages and received one response (from an MA to confirm my questions which she was going to consult with the doctor) followed by further silence and repeated ignored calls. After waiting patiently for 9 days, I had to deal with the phone gatekeeper who is intent that the cancer patients of ACC do not reach any employee who can resolve their needs or concerns. I've also been waiting since my appointment date for the ordering/coordination of another test as well. I've referenced this in my messages as well and still nothing. So so sad that this is the treatment of a cancer center. I will be transferring my care elsewhere, as I do not have confidence that if future treatment is needed, it would be tended to in a timely manner and viewed with the upmost care and respect. That is a risk that is not worth taking when dealing with cancer. read more