their office staff is friendly, courteous, and professional. I am 69 years old and have seen a lot of physicians in my lifetime and I have to tell you Dr Harter is the best physician I've ever seen. She is so attentive and caring and very thorough. I don't know what I will do when she retires. read more

I love Dr. Harter & her nurse, Beth. Dr. Harter is very detailed, listens to you, makes sure she gets your complete history & basically has cured my migraines that I have had for almost 40 yrs, by recommending a new Rx that has worked perfectly the past 2 yrs. Beth, her nurse, knows her stuff! She is kind, smart, sweet, has personality, knows anything & everything about insurance forms, etc. Unfortunately, we are moving, but Dr. Harter & Beth went above & beyond helping me find a Dr. & my Rx where I am locating to. 10 star review if I could! BF read more

Christine Harter happens to be a very caring primary care physician. She has an objection to prescribing any narcotic medication and would rather find an alternative if available which shows that she is not trying to put a bandage on a problem, she would rather find a cure. Plus she examines your entire history before she determines how to treat you. And her nurse is a fantast assistant as well as the entire office staff so no information slips through the cracks or is neglected. read more

I really, really wanted to like this practice and the doctor. She specializes in two things that have plagued me all my life - allergies and migraines. While I did get some help from her, I went back to my primary physician as soon as my insurance changed. The office *never* runs on time. I'm usually called back to the room on time only to be left to stew for 30 or 40 minutes. If I liked/trusted Dr. Harter, I could deal. However, she spends the entire appointment typing into a computer and suggests medications that I am already on. Hello? You've been staring at my file the entire appointment. How do you not see that I'm already taking xxx medication? I am nearly a year into the allergy drops program they offer. Unfortunately, they make me come in for an appointment every time I need a new maintenance bottle. Having to go there just for that raises my blood pressure because I dislike it so much. read more

I was so disappointed in this Doctor. We went hoping to start her as our PCP and the visit was horrible. There have been some extremely serious, near death experiences, in the past. Because of this it has been necessary to take medications for pain and sleep. In 22 years there has been absolutely no over use of either of these medications, yet Dr. Harter was very condescending, "well, I certainly won't write those prescriptions." There was very little discussion, just a referral to a sleep specialist which has already been done, twice! It wasn't my appointment, it was for my spouse, I would have walked out due to lack of any effort to understand the depth of medical history. When first meeting she wasn't welcoming and didn't seem caring at all. She wasn't the type of Doctor I will have in my life. The staff was very nice, too bad the Doctor doesn't learn how to treat people from them! read more

I have been getting Botox injections for headaches from Dr. Harter for several years. This treatment works great and I have no issues with Dr. Harter. But I do intend to find another provider. My heartburn is: I had an appointment on Wednesday December 4, 2018. On Wednesday, November 28 at 2:15 p.m. (I keep excellent records) I phoned the office and got the robot answering gadget. I left the message that I needed to reschedule and asked for a return call. I didn't hear anything until the first week in January when I received a bill for $50 (isn't FIFTY DOLLARS a bit high?) no-show fee (for an appointment I had cancelled). This SNFU is probably due to poor staff training. Too bad. I'm not paying this stupid bill and will file an official complaint with the Attorney General or Medical Board or someone if Dr. Harter's office makes any further effort to collect.. read more

Dr. Harter has recently joined Abrazo health care, very close to where her practice in Glendale was. I am writing this review to share with you that one of the reasons Dr. Harter has left private practice; staff issues. I am here to defend Dr. Harter against these OLDER Yelp reviews. I have had chronic migraine disease for 12 years. I found Dr. Harter right after my second hospital stay (for my initial episodes). I have been on social security disability for 11 years. I have a headache every day and that can turn into a migraine that lasts 2.5 weeks- 3 months. I am in ER once a month. I LOVE DR. HARTER!!!!!!! Over the last 12 years of working with her, she has taken very good care of me. She listens to me and always offers solutions to my pain, nausea, preventatives etc. I have loved all of her staff members over the years. I drive 2.25 hours to see Dr. Harter. Her office can always get me in last minute and accommodate me when I check-in...they put me in a room where it is dark and quiet, so I can sleep/relax/lay down while I am waiting for the doctor,..rather than sitting in what could be, a busy waiting room. The office has a lot of empathy towards me and many of them have chronic medical conditions themselves...so they can understand better what I am experiencing. I have a life bc of Dr. Harter. I can work part-time, I am seeing my friends again, I an hiking and doing yoga and much more. I went from being in bed for months at a time, in a dark room (windows boarded up with thick cardboard), wearing earplugs, eye mask and a pressure band around my head,...missing out on everything. Now I am much better and I am enjoying my life again. Dr. Harter is unique. She is extremely intelligent and a bit dry. Running a private practice carried many stressors. Book your apt with Dr. Harter around 9:00 am or 1:00 pm...there is less waiting time these times and you should get right in! THANK YOU Dr Harter and her staff for incredible care and dedication to my wellbeing..! Staff issues are resolved. read more

Great doctor...BUT since she joined Abrazo I can't get in touch with her. She even called me on my cell today and when I called back I got the run around (push 20 buttons) then dial tone. Guess I'm going elsewhere. Called and finally got a human on the phone two weeks ago and ask for her, after 20 questions they (Abrazo) said they would send me a blood work sheet then set up appt. with her. Never got sheet in the mail and when I call back I get the 20 button push method again. I'm done! read more

Great first visit!!!! Entire staff was very welcoming. The Dr. spent as much time as needed to go over my past medical issues. She was very detailed and set a plan in motion for labs and tests. I left there feeling hopeful and very happy with my initial appointment. I highly recommend the Dr. read more

Dr. Harter is my primary physician and I'm very happy with the care she provides. She is easy to talk to and I never feel rushed. She has also provided me with recommendations for vitamins and more natural options, which have been very helpful. Most doctors I have seen in the past were a bit cold, wanting to write me a prescription and send me on my way. Dr. Harter takes the time to listen to me and ask me questions, so she can make recommendations that make sense for me personally. read more

I visited the office for a woman's wellness exam, while the doctor was on time and appointment was smooth the staff along with the doctor were very rude, I got left in the exam room after appointment didn't know where to check out. And when I did go to checkout the office clerk was unprofessional as well, eatting carrying on personal conversations . Seems to me I came at the wrong time, during lunch seems like no one cared about what was going on. Very unprofessional and rude I won't be coming back to that mess. read more

I recently changed to Dr. Harter as my Primary Dr. She spends time and listens to my questions and concerns. She is very knowledgeable and I appreciate the time she spends with me. I am super happy I found her! Everyone on the staff I have interacted with has also been kind and takes time to make sure I leave with the information I need. read more

Dr Christine Harter is one of the ONLY migraine doctors in Phoenix Arizona. She does a very detailed in take on your first consultation while my experince had been that MOSTdoctors were very rude and could care less about my chronic health state. As you can see from her past yelp reviews she has recently gone through some staffing transitions in her office. It does NOT reflect the great health care she provides,as a business owner myself i understand this happens from time to time anywhere. I was ready for my standard ER trip to get a pain shot and when i called her office the very first time they took me on an emergency basis on a busy friday afternoon . Her staff was excellant about relaying messages to the doctor on my condition. I thought i was going to have a stroke any day then and she got that feeling too if i didn't get back on track,. Im now with her treatments doing so much better than i could imagine. Im writing this review for the true migraine suffer's that feel hopeless. Don't give up, keep trying different things to help. Doctor Harter is the one you need to call,help is only a phone call away. Im so greatful to her..! On Another NOTE: Her staff had volunteered to send get well cards (a few sent little gifts as well) :) To a friend of mine who's 11 year old was shot in the head and was in the hospital for months on end..It was so kind of them to do so.The little girl was thrilled to have so much mail :) read more

I like the office staff and Dr. Harter. Nothing but polite and fast. Dr. Harter doesn't talk down to you or gives you lectures. I like the fact she is very detail orientated. She works with whatever is her health issues and come up with options and not just do costly test on you for money. I have been in AZ since 2008 and I have finally found my primary doctor. I recommend her to my mom and she is pleased as well. Love the fact if you register on her website you have all your health history, treatment and prescription history at your finger tips. No unnecessary office appointment to get a co-pay out of you to get information. I am a fan!! read more

Thank you Dr. Harter for addressing my needs, I appreciate the fact that you're willing to take it to the next level to help me. Thanks again. read more

I wish I could give her 0 stars. I was a patient for almost four years and the last year was the worst. Everyone except Megan at the front desk is rude and inconsiderate. Dr Harter doesn't listen and apparently is related to the office manager so you can't complain about anyone there without being hung up on or having your prescriptions held hostage. The only good medical assistant, Thomas, is no longer there probably because he was too nice. They charged me to sign a form for my insurance and everyday until I picked it up the price was raised. I fired her and it was the best feeling ever. I transferred everything to another doctor and they saved my life. Yes, they missed something and I could potentially sue them but I am not that kind of person. I would rather just move on. She may claim to be the ONLY migraine doctor in Arizona, that is wonderful. But if you know your body, don't go there. SHE WON'T LISTEN TO YOU. SHE THINKS SHE IS THE EXPERT. YOU KNOW YOUR BODY BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. read more

I am so glad I found this office. Dr. Harter is the most thorough doctor I have been to in a very long time. She spent a lot of time listening to me, asking questions and examining me. When we talked about how to proceed with my treatment she was very knowledgable. She was kind and generous with information, never talked down to me, and made me feel comfortable. I never felt rushed at all. Everyone in the office was kind and helpful. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Harter for a little over a year. She is has worked with me relentlessly to find the right migraine treatment for me. She has years of experience and knowledge about this condition and is up to date with the cutting edge treatments. I would highly recommend you see Dr. Harter if you suffer from migraines. With medicare, there is never a charge even for the expensive botox treatments I received. She responds promptly (even on weekends) to my messages through the Pinnacle Portal. read more

I only came to this office once, and I was less than pleased. I did not care for the lady with the spiky hair, who I was advised is no longer there. I advised her of my condition, and she did not do an exam....basically just took my word for it. She just typed into her computer, as I spoke about my situation. Everyone in the office seemed so underwhelmed. The only person who I did like was the front receptionist. She was really nice, and personable. I had to call over and over to make sure that I got my medicine that I needed. The pharmacy faxed over the paper work, and they got no reply. That provided for a very stressful experience. This practice is really lacking, and seems to be unorganized. I initially thought I was going to see Dr. Harter, but that was not the case. I did schedule an appt with her for a later date, but after some careful consideration, I decided to go to another office that cares. I am simply giving 2 stars for the receptionist, the only good thing about this office! read more

They have a friendly, professional staff. I can get in when I need to. She is very helpful. Dr. Harter honestly listens to you and tries lots of different therapies if one doesn't work. I've never had to wait very long. If I need to get in quickly it's never been a problem. read more

Maybe we are talking about a different physician. I drive from Central Phoenix to Deer Valley in order to see her for the migraines that have been plaguing me for 20 years. She is a bit different, but she graduated from John Hopkins University, where only 15% of the people who apply even get in. I don't get the warm fuzzies from her, but she knows entirely what she is doing when it comes to pain management and that is why I see her. I'm not looking for a new best friend. I have been to numerous other doctors, and she is extremely knowledgeable in the field of migraines. In regards to front office staff, I find them to be accommodating, and very friendly. Only one time were they running behind, and the nurse practitioner brought me in a magazine and apologized and asked if I needed to reschedule as I was waiting 30 minutes. That tells me the doctor is not rushing through appointments, and checking my chart and documenting everything. I have no problem recommending her as a pain physician . read more

Dr. Harter and her staff are professional, caring and they go out of their way to help each patient. I'm so thankful I was referred to Pinnacle Internal Medicine. read more

Such negative things on here I felt compelled to share my experience. I was suffering from many daily migraines. I thought my life would never be the same. After finding Dr. Harter she worked with me over the course of months to understand my triggers, what medicine I seemed to respond to (or not) best, and tweak my treatment plan. The best thing about Dr. Harter is that she also specializes in INTERNAL medicine and gets to the crux of your issues - not just adding on one medication and tests after the next. I am so happy to say that after some time I only had intermittent migraines, and fee l like I got my life back! That does wonders for someone's mental state in general. I currently am no longer on anti-preventatives, and only have the occasional migraine that I can treat with a small amount of medicine that usually will knock it out. I know so many people who just keep adding on medicine and it never gets better - just escalates over time requiring more and more medicine. That was me until I found Dr. Harter. The best part about it now is that I also can reflect back on my day and know exactly what the trigger was because she has educated me to this. I know what to avoid - and I usually can pinpoint what went wrong if there is one. This is such a relief to be in control of my life again. Thank you Dr. Harter! read more