I would highly recommend Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee County…read more The front desk staff were very kind and helpful. I felt like they really cared and they made me feel very comfortable. I saw Dr. Nall and found her to be compassionate, skilled, and I never felt rushed. She listened to my questions and took the time to share her knowledge with me. She was very gentle when examining my sinuses. She referred me for allergy testing in her office area and the staff and people who were there were very kind as well. I'm very glad my primary care physician referred me to her.

I went to see Dr Kalatheia for a Thyroid biopsy. When I got into the examination room the door was…read moreleft open. They leave all the doors open! I was able to hear him speaking with his patient about private medical issues in the next room. He abruptly entered my room, barely introduced himself and hurried through my ultra sound guided biopsy. It was painful and I felt he was not being careful. I have had one before and the previous Dr eased me in and slowly performed the procedure, making sure I was ok during each pass. Not so with this guy. I had another issue I asked him to address at the beginning of the appointment. He started to leave the room and I had to remind him about my other concern, He was in such a hurry to get to the next paycheck (I mean patient). He again took no care in putting a tube down my nose. Just jammed it in and said it looks fine and left. I would NEVER recommend him to anyone. I literally felt violated rather than cared for,

Agnes Nall MD is Best Ear Nose Throat Thyroid Surgeon Bradenton, FL is Agnes Nall MD wonderful. Dr…read moreAgnes Nall performed a total tyroidectomy on me 48 hours ago. I selected her as the best Doctor after a few months of research. I see Dr Agnes Nall out in Lakewood Ranch, FL [Ear, Nose Throat] as well as in Downtown Bradenton. She did a neighbors partial thyroidectomy and I was impressed on how limited the scar was and how well preserved her vocals were. I kept looking for more reviews but there is not many great surgeons to choose from. Why? I found selecting a Doctor is not like picking a restaurant or some great experience we want to post about. So happy people tend to move on and not post. This choice is FAR more important than a dining experience, so I plan to post anywhere I can. My research found 7 in 7 people who had a total or partial thyroidectomy via surgery were happy they did, and wished they had done it sooner. I cannot say the same for 3 more who opted for radiation ablation with their endocrinologist. Only one out of 3 who did it via ablation - a male- was happy. Anyway I am thrilled I picked surgery and the right surgeon to preform it. She is very laid back, down to earth, highly experienced, and does take time with her patients.

I am a longtime patient of Dr Pate. At first, I would see her whenever I came for an appointment…read morebut lately it's always her PAs. Recently I had a medical problem and I couldn't even get a call back from one of them. I'm seeing another ENT and I requested my records be sent to him and they did not do it. Come to find out that this is common practice with Dr Pate's office.

This was the most thorough examination from start to finish. outstanding care and everything was…read moreexplained to us. this is what a doctors visit should be. This was the most comprehensive detailed assessment of our issues with a plan to address each issue. The doctor took the time to make sure we understood what was happening. It was the best office visit I have ever had. Dr Pate and her staff are amazing. Katie Scherer did an excellent job of explaining everything to us in a plain easy to understand way.

Dr. Shea is amazing with kids! My daughter had to have something removed from her ear canal and…read moreafter two other people tried to remove the foreign object, she was pretty much traumatized and the mere mention of someone touching her ear caused panic and a flood of tears. The first time we met with Dr. Shea, he could see how terrified she was and did not want to make her fear worse. He informed us that the object was not hurting anything in its current spot and told us to make an appt. for a later date to see if she was calmer or if it came out on its own. Fast forward to today... my daughter still panicking and in tears awaiting the appointment. He did not pressure her at all, but was very reassuring and sweet. He showed her where it was on a special camera and asked her to let him try and he would stop anytime she wanted. I could see she was reluctant but finally agreed. He was very skilled and gentle and got it out with no issue. It's a huge relief in our home, and I think this positive experience will encourage her to trust medical professionals in the future. Thanks Dr. Shea!!!

I have been a professional singer for most of my life. I thought Dr Dorman was thorough and…read morecompassionate. He examined my vocal cords gently. He seemed to take seriously that this was imprtant to me. I plan to go back every year for rechecks. I'm a little old school in that fancier waiting rooms or machines are not as important to me as a friendly receptionist and an experienced physician.

Horrifying, incomplete, incorrect, zero follow through, uncaring, unprofessional front desk. After…read moreThroat MRI completed and received comment from front desk over the phone "it was ok" (without follow up appt) three and a half months later, a throat biopsy reveals Squamous cell carcinoma/tonsilar cancer. Now we're scrambling for cancer treatment. Extremely disenchanted to say the least.

Third visit to the office of Dr Marrs and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a…read moreskilled & professional ENT doctor. Easy to talk to and takes his time to answer all questions you might have. His audiologist Jennifer is also one of the best in Sarasota. Two different doctors have recommended this office to my husband and I.

Excellent care, diagnoses right away of a serious sinus infection. The neurologist husband had seen…read morehad dismissed the sinus issue on the CT and didn't refer to anyone so I found Dr Marrs online. Got us in next day. Office staff are very nice.

Dr. Deems is the only ENT I know of that has brilliantly integrated an ON PREMISES(!)"FYZICAL"…read more(balance Physical Therapy) into his practice. I had been suffering for months with constant, thus debilitating nausea and vomiting. After gastrointestinal and other systemic investigations yielded nothing, my PCP sent me to Dr. Deems to address recent onset of Tinnitus. I had merely entered a check mark on the intake form my form acknowledging experiencing pervasive nausea. He picked up on that immediately and tested for vestibular anomalies (ear/balance). And there it was. In short my inner ear balance mechanism was out of synch. What was once ultimately cured surgically at the expense of hearing, could be corrected with a very specialized form of PT designed to rerouted neuropsychological navigation. All done under his watchful eye. A year out and doing great!!!

I went to Dr Deems and waited 2.25 hours to see him. That shaded my opinion of him and I was not…read moreimpressed with his diagnosis or treatment - none of which did anything for my issue.

Dr Kramer is a very transparent man. He is to the point and respects your decision. I would highly…read morerecommend him.

I was misdiagnosed with Dementia here one year after my mother died from it. I had been caring for…read moreher for two years. I was given a very brief exam in his office and told me I had dementia. I was devastated. I couldn't really even process what he said to me. I went through extensive testing, very expensive testing. When I went back for follow up, I was tested again and did not have dementia. I had my sister with me this time. Three worth worst months of my life. Right prior to Christmas and my daughter's wedding. Imagine watching your mother die from dementia and then being told you had it. I was 63 at the time. It was a turning point for me regarding healthcare and how I was going to move forward. I hope this never happens to you.

I am a patient of a general practitioner at Intercoastal medicine. I am between jobs and would not…read morehave insurance until Jan 1. I found out I have hyperthyroidism and needed to see an endocrinologist. I have cash and can pre-pay; whatever is needed. After a week with NO communication, I called the endocrinologist's office and they tell me "well, we don't accept self pay". A whole week goes by and only when I take the initiative to call do I find out they have no intention of seeing me? PITIFUL The endocrinologist's office says "No insurance, no service". No exceptions. Are you sick? Do you need immediate care? Not their problem. Drop dead. Luckily, I found a doctor who will accept CASH and have an appointment on the 13th. IN MY OPINION, this group cares more about getting insurance rates than cash. If you are sick, I would look elsewhere. I did get a call today saying they could get me in on Jan. 6, since I now have insurance they can bill. PITIFUL

Out of all of the Doctors that I visited during my time living in Bradenton/Sarasota, Dr. Okuhara…read morewas by far the best. If I were to ever move to the area again, she would be my first choice. She believes in preventative care and is extremely professional. Her offices are clean and well run, she truly cares about her patients, and she is easy to talk to. Since money was always an issue for me, she went out of her way to give me samples or discount coupons on my prescription medications, when they were available. She also made sure to discuss every aspect of life with me that would affect my health; such as diet, stress, excercise, family history, and overall well being. She has also given me excellent referrals and worked with my insurance companies to make sure that my preventative care is covered. Sometimes her office staff and nurses can be pushy or rude, since she is in a shared office complex with other doctors.

This review is long overdue! Having moved down from NY where I had wonderful doctors, I frankly…read moredidn't expect in my urban snobbery to find anyone who could compete with the type of medical care to which I was accustomed. Hands down, I discovered that Dr. Okuhara excels beyond my several decades of experience in going to doctors. If the criteria include: 1) Professional competence; 2) Time with patient; 3) Diagnostic ability (especially outstanding); 4) Availability; 5) Excellent referrals to top-notch specialists (best experiences with her referrals every time); and 6)) Compassionate billing practices and office procedures, Dr. Okuhara gets 6 stars. cb