I don't even know where to start! I came to Dr Amir because the doctors my lawyer provided to me…read moreafter an accident was involved in were never able to provide me any proper treatment, therapy or relief. Dr Amir goes above and beyond and shows genuine care and concern for his patients. I felt so comfortable and not to mention the space is so clean and staff is amazing, very accommodating and professional! I've been suffering from chronic neck, shoulder and back pain, and also sciatica. It's been devastating, I'm in chronic discomfort and pain until I came here!!!! Dr Amir adjusted every single bone in my body and it felt like I was being reborn! I feel like I just bought a new back neck and shoulders! I experience a lot less sciatica pain, the pain I had in my shoulders, back and neck is no longer existent! This was truly a life changing experience and I'm so glad I came to Dr Amir! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for relief ! 1000/10 out of this world!

Dr. Banishahi is the chiropractor to the chiropractors. He has the latest equipment. The laser…read moretreatment was very effective. Thank you doc.

They have had 2 people who can stick on the floor for weeks. Taking 4+ hours to stick.. today, it…read moreis 6:35. I had a 6am appt. I was screened in less than 10mins. No one has been called back to the beds to be stuck. 2 individuals who have stuck me many times are in screening and just making jokes. I have had to leave multiple times because of backlog was just unacceptable. Called numerous times to corporate. They don't care. As I type this, still hear lots of setting up in the area. Do NOT waste your time. 6:47 and still waiting.

They were very nice and informative. The wait time was a little long. It was more like 3 1/2 hour…read morefor a first time donor versus the 2 hour time frame they advertise, but I did go around lunch time so I would recommend people go first thing in the morning. My phlebotomist was very caring and informative and their pay out is very generous as well!

This is regarding the Cumming Facility. One of the…read moretechnicians was coughing like they had TB. I provided my phone number 3 times and they still got it wrong. I question the infection control as they were touching everything. We had tablets to answer questions that were not wiped down. They missed my vein - I never gave blood as the pain of multiple attempts caused me to become congested and shooting pain in arm.

I haven't been able to donate for almost two months now because my pulse is too high after the fda…read morechanged their stuff for donations. Now someone's pulse has to be between 50-100 instead of 50-110

Horrible experience trying to get a "sample" i have a bruise and get this they didn't take enough…read moreto send the sample off. WHAT A JOKE. I usually don't leave bad reviews but this was ridiculous. For a sample to have complications

Be sure to scroll down and check out original / previous review for tips on what to expect as a…read morefirst time donor. Background I started off donating as a way to honor my Dad's death. I also joined the "Be the Match" registry, donated blood and bone marrow previously. I've been trying, unsuccessfully, to find a site that will allow me to donate platelets. Exterior Lots of parking, but parking lot is full of pot holes. Lol. Not their fault so no stars deducted. The anchor stores are Goodwill and Food Depot. Interior A little dated, but well lit and clean. Compared to Biolife and ADMA Biocenters (both on Barrett Parkway), this spot definitely looks like it needs some updating and modernization. And CHAIRS. I still can't believe they don't provide chairs like every other competitor facility I've visited. Customer Service There are some really sweet, empathetic people working here. And there are some people who work here who will not only NOT speak to you or greet you, but they will blatantly ignore you if you say 'hello, how are you today?' Sometimes its rudeness, sometimes its social awkwardness I think. For example, the other day, one young lady in vitals expressed shock and confusion that I'm allowed to donate because I have several small, old scars from mosquito bites. (When I say old - I mean some of my scars are DECADES old.) She also made a HUGE deal about me not looking my age. And while I guess you can call it flattering, she was carrying on like I'm old enough to be the crypt-keeper. And she was just so LOUD. I did my best to play it off, but It made me super uncomfortable. Fortunately, most of the super rude folks don't seem to last long. This industry has a huge turnover. Derricka (sp?) and Chastity are consistently efficient, welcoming and friendly and make the entire process less daunting. I say all that to say - if you encounter a rude staff member, don't let it deter you, chances are they will quit or be fired within a few weeks. Price / Value The last time I checked, the normal donor payout - after you are no longer in 'new donor' status, is the same as Biolife and ADMA. Overall Overall, I like this place. The only negative I can think of, aside from the fact that there is no waiting room / no chairs - so you will have to sometimes stand in long lines waiting for vitals, and again, when waiting for donor beds - is the fact that some of the donors are really wild and rude / inconsiderate. Despite the signage, there ARE donors who will have LOUD, inappropriate dumb conversations riddled with profanity. (And I curse, I just don't go around dropping F bombs and cursing around strangers.) Several times I've witnessed donors who sang LOUDLY or rapped or watched movies or listened to music (without headphones) DURING THEIR ENTIRE TIME IN THE DONOR BEDS and the staff (including security) did nothing to quiet them. I'm assuming because they're trying to avoid confrontations. A few weeks ago I witnessed the security guard reprimanding a guy who was cussing like he was channeling a 90's Eddie Murphy comedy stand-up and I wanted to clap and cheer. Donors who have 'main character' syndrome just make the entire process exhausting. The other thing I've noticed - and this is not exclusive to CSL, is that a lot of the donors REEK of weed when they come in. It's weird that marijuana somehow doesn't show up in the plasma donations. If you found this review helpful, be sure to use my donor referral number: 14079133.

This building is easy to find. You pull in where the signs say "blue parking deck" and go into the…read moregarage. When you walk out of the garage the 960 building is on your left, 980 on the right. Parking is $6, which you pay upon garage entry. Line moves fast. I was told to go here by my doctor 2 days prior to surgery to get bloodwork. He told me no appointment was needed and to just show up. I did so, and when I got there, I was told the wait was 3-4 hours, so I made an appointment for first thing the next morning. It was a little annoying because I paid for parking, but I digress. The nurses and staff were fantastic. They were all so kind. I usually have issues giving blood and they made painless and easy,

I waited an hour to talk to a bill collector. What kind of pre surgey testing is this? Totally…read morelacking any professionalism or transparency Totally disappointing. I hope this is not a reflection of how the surgery will go. Should've gone to Emory

After being told by Red Cross customer service that seating accommodations could be made, I…read morescheduled an appointment at this location hoping for a better experience. Unfortunately, it was even worse. When I politely asked if I could donate while seated, explaining that lying down made me uncomfortable, the staff not only refused my request but also spoke to me in a hostile and condescending manner. In front of other donors in the lobby, I was questioned aggressively about why I didn't want to lay down, making me feel embarrassed and unwelcome. I had come in willing and ready to donate, simply asking for a basic adjustment to make the process more comfortable. Instead, I was treated rudely and left feeling like I was a burden for even asking. This is not the way donors should be treated -- especially when Red Cross constantly stresses how urgently they need blood donations. This experience makes me wonder how many willing donors are turned away not because they can't donate, but because they are treated with so little understanding and professionalism. Very disappointing.

It was my first time doing it. The team there was very nice and helpful and answered all of my…read morequestions.

Has the privilege to cost this facility with my class. It's a large facility that conducts a…read morebattery of functions for the region and the US. Until my visit, I had somewhat of a negative view of the Red Cross (they kept calling me). After my visit my perspective changed to somewhat of a positive one. Information is key, and I'm glad to know that the Red Cross and its staff have chosen to make Douglasville their home. Very impressed with all the work that they do. We often take for granted their hard work, even though they continue to push forward without many people noticing their true value. What an amazing organization. Your blood is always needed and very seldom goes to waste. Many of my misconceptions were answered and now I'm an advocate for what you guys do. Thank you!

The Red Cross provides the critical service of supplying blood products…read more Everyone that is able to should donate blood. You or a loved one may need blood products at some time. This blood donation center makes donating blood easy and convenient.

For my third time donating platelets, I wanted to check out LifeSouth's Northeast Georgia Center in…read moreGainesville, which is actually much closer to my house than the Greater Atlanta Center in Dunwoody (18 miles north vs. 34 miles south). After you donate at least once to LifeSouth, an employee will call you at least once a month to see if you can make time to come in to donate again. Since there is a high demand for platelets yet a small number of willing donors, they want regular donors to be able to supply blood and blood components to local hospitals in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. According to LifeSouth's website, "Platelets help patients with bleeding disorders caused by leukemia and cancer treatment, or open-heart surgery." This time, I made a 10 am appointment for a Monday for me and my sister (Yoomee H.) to donate platelets. I specifically wanted us to have the same time slot so that we could start and end around the same time. Unfortunately, things did not occur as planned for my third time donating platelets... We arrived a couple minutes before 10 am, and we were checked in by a very friendly woman at the front desk. She told us that they were happy yet surprised to have us there to donate platelets because they "weren't expecting us," even though I had made the appointment the previous week. To make a very, VERY long story short, we both waited over an hour before we were able to even have our initial blood test and interview, which must be done every time before you donate blood, platelets, or other blood components. After we finally had our interviews, we had to wait another hour or so to get started with the donation process. This was incredibly frustrating. When we checked in, we were warned that they were understaffed that day, but they did not indicate that we would have to wait THAT long! The phlebotomist who performed the platelet collection on both me and my sister was very sweet, but it was obvious that she was incredibly flustered about being the only person taking care of us as well as a whole blood donor. She had difficulty locating the vein in my left arm, which I usually have the donation done through, and even punctured it in the wrong spot. So eventually, she drew the donation through my right arm - and both of my arms had to be bandaged at the end. =( Arghhh... Like the donor center in Dunwoody, the platelet donor seats are pretty comfortable, they provide you with a blanket and heating pad under your arm (because it gets cold), and you get your own TV and remote to occupy your time. And unlike the Dunwoody center, this one has a decent library of DVDs if you want to watch a movie while you're donating, or you can bring your own! I picked a DVD to watch, but the phlebotomist forgot to turn mine on for me. Fortunately, I brought a book to read while I was donating for about an hour and a half. Overall, this LifeSouth Community Blood Center gets 2.5 stars - minus 2.5 stars for the ridiculously long wait to even get started because they were so understaffed. I was not happy that I had to spend over 4 hours at the donor center and get punctured in both arms. I have to mention, however, that the staff was super friendly, welcoming, and apologetic, and I really appreciated this. Although they assured us that they usually don't operate this way, I'm sorry to say that I simply can't bring myself to return to this location. I will drive further to the Dunwoody location, which is the main location in Atlanta, for my future donations to LifeSouth. [Review 107 of 366]

The staff was fantastic. I came in with my mom for my first time donating and they were so…read moresupportive. They interviewed me and I told them about a disorder I have that can make you pass out during things like this. They sat me down and found the proper vein very quickly. When the woman stuck me it barely hurt, she definitely knew what she was doing. About 4 minutes later I started feeling dizzy and passed out. Once I came back I was covered in ice packs and the entire staff was around me seeing if I was okay. They handled the situation so well, I was impressed. They had me sit and wait to leave for about an hour so that I wouldn't faint on the way home. Great job lifesouth Gainesville!

Great people and atmosphere for giving cancer patients the ability to recover. About six months…read moreafter I started donating (as a more effective way to donate blood), my close friend was diagnosed with leukemia. It was a great way to be directly helping her. Ever tell someone with bad medical news "Is there anythung I can do?" This is it. Actually giving a piece of yourself that will be directly beneficial to someone who will die without donors' help. Beth had a succesfull bone marrow transplant and is cancer free. As a side benefit it has ridded her of very painful fibromyalgia! The friendly, efficient staff, equipment and sparkling clean facilty really helps to make it easy. And you get snacks!

Not a good atmosphere and the process was a little scary when they had to move the needleread more

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