- I say he's the best Primary Physician in Highlands County and I'm sticking to it! -…read more As an older Yelper (age 72) I have the experience to know a great doc when I experience one. I've been with him for 11+ years and here is what it's like to visit this practice. Arriving- He is in private practice and owns his own very nice stand-alone building with private parking. It is just off US Route 27 North. Parking is a snap. Ambience- The interior is spotless with a comfortable waiting room. I don't spend much time there as his process is very efficient. His treatment rooms are also very comfortable. Network- He is part of the Advent Health System as are all of my specialist MDs. It's wonderful and extremely convenient that all of my Docs have access to all my records! Intake Process- When I show up, I usually see two or sometimes three folks that take care of the basics. They are friendly and efficient, do their thing and then pop me into a treatment room. So customer service is exemplary. I usually wait about five minutes before the boss shows up. Bedside Manner- If you are expecting a crisp white jacket and formal attitude, you are in the wrong place! He usually wears shorts and for me he hits just the right balance between casual and getting the job done! Super easy to talk to. If I get a blood test, he calls me within a week after the results are in. Faster if it's something serious. Language Barrier- Folks sometimes ask me if he has a difficult accent and the answer is absolutely not! Anyone who has ever met him will say the same. A quick visit to the front desk to pick up any follow up paperwork and I'm out of there! Conclusion- So I experience an excellent environment with solid caring and friendly staff. My records are organized across my Docs. Dr. Sharma's bedside manner suits me, and I trust him! It's a solid five stars from me!

Horrible office experiences , rude and condescending on every visit…read more Dreaded it every time I had to deal with them.

Went in to see about establishing Wade Smith for my primary care & for prescription refills. Smith…read morerandomly turned the appointment into a bizarre interrogation with regard to my "mental health"... Did I ever experience depression, etc.... When I stated that my mental health was not pertinent to my visit and that I would rather not discuss such, Smith ( not a mental health specialist ) became very defensive, stated something to the effect of "this isn't going to work for me".... My experience with Smith leads me to conclude that there is a reason he does not have a PHD, isn't an MD. ( My husband was also witness to this violation of personal/patient rights ). Maybe Smith can respond to my negative review with a condescending retort, like the responses I've read to other negative reviews, on other pages.

Had a regular checkup with Bev Winston today and couldn't have been happier. Bev is very…read moreprofessional and also easy to talk to. She reviewed my medical history as well as inquired about any medical issues I might have been experiencing and would like to discuss. I found her to be knowledgeable and exceedingly thorough. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a primary care professional. You won't be disappointed.

On July 7th my beloved mother passed away at age 96…read more Before you say OMG Steve B., at that age, it was expected, and I'd made my peace with it a while ago. This is a review of the fine folks that took care of her in her final days. This facility is part rehab facility and part nursing home. Over the past six years, she has been here for rehab, for several weeks at a time, five or six times. She was so pleased with the service and the staff that she chose here for the last year of her life She was comfortable and cared for and clean and well fed and stimulated as best as you can be at that advanced age. Over the years, I've visited dozens and dozens of times, and I've found the employees to be just fine. While the pandemic was a huge challenge, they handled it professionally. The "lockdowns," while annoying for visitors and loved ones were a necessary part of the unprecedented situation. This is not the "Mercedes" of nursing homes but if you want to sleep well at night knowing that your loved one is well cared for, this is a fine choice in the Central Florida area!

I have Ben in Oaks of Avon Park for 3+ months. I am waiting to get transferred to Virginia. The…read morenurses are wonderful. The CNA's are mostly top-notch to include but not limited to Maria and Deloris'. The physical therapy department, is as well Awesome especially Victoria. Also the Activity director is amazing. The food has gotten much better since I came here and kudos goes to Rhonda.

Staff was professional and courteous. Quickly took my wife's information and moved us to an…read moreexamination room. Another staff member took her vitals and her concern about a large bump that developed on the back of her head. The doctor entered a few minutes later, took a biopsy of the bump (large pimple like thing), then excised the entire thing and cartelised the area. Told us what she was doing the entire time. A very pleasant experience and highly recommend for skin care.

Absolutely amazing service and care! From the appointment reminder call to the appointment…read morereviewing the results of the procedure...every detail was perfect. Every staff member was focused, caring, had the correct information and seemed very well trained. Typically in today's world a person sees half the staff on their cell phones, talking, joking, etc.. That was NOT the case at Dr Patel's Surgery and Endoscopy Center. The facility was meticulously clean, everyone in uniform, etc. - companies underestimate the value of these details to the patient. Attention to all of the observed details provides the confidence of knowing that what can't be seen will be done correctly. Thank you to Dr Patel's team!

Please be careful of Dr Veronica Walker!…read more My daughter was visiting from out of town and was struggling with a UTI. Dr Walker prescribed ciprofloxacin. Cipro has a BLACK BOX WARNING! It's well and widely known that cipro is a DANGEROUS medication and should only be prescribed as a last resort. News articles, cdc, fda, nhs, Mayo Clinic, clinical journals and personal stories warning about the dangers of cipro and this doctor prescribed it for a minor uti. Dr Walker should have her medical license reviewed! There are SEVERAL other less dangerous UTI medications that could have been prescribed such as Keflex, Macrobid, Macrodantin or Monurol. Occasionally there are new medical advancements and new information that comes out...we don't use leaches any longer to cure headaches and we shouldn't be flippantly prescribing cipro any longer. From a simple search... and then there are articles after articles! "Cipro (ciprofloxacin) should only be prescribed by doctors as a last resort for severe infections when no other options exist, due to severe, permanent, and disabling side effects. The FDA and other agencies have warned against its use for common, uncomplicated infections like sinusitis, bronchitis, and simple urinary tract infections (UTIs). Risks: It carries FDA "black box" warnings for risks including tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, and mental health issues."

as a person without health insurance cash payment is my sole option. This is my primary care…read moreprovider. The staff remembers me every time I come in. They are attentive and listen and fix the problem I come in for. This has ranged from stitches to sinus infection, to hypertension management. they aren't looking to be a revolving door to their patients. The mission is to heal. I was put on high blood pressure medication and told how to lower my blood pressure naturally and told to get off it ASAP. I would recommend this place to anyone

The wait was a little longer than wanted but the nurse and doctor were very professional and sweet…read more I would recommend

My doctor sent me to HCA Florida Highlands Hospital for an untrasound procedure. I asked for the…read morenames of the caregivers along the way because they were SO pleasant and efficient! Angelica took me through security and onto Jennifer, the concierge, in almost no time. Jennifer already knew my name and had paperwork in hand, and with that, she showed me my next stop with Dana who knew exactly why I was there and told me that the wait wouldn't be long, and she was right. No sooner did she say that than Rod, the person who was doing the ultrasounds that day, was introducing himself and telling me how easy the procedure would be. He made it so :) The hospital is immaculate, the staff are the BEST EVER, and I am so grateful to have access to such a wonderful hospital! Just want to say thank you to Angelica, Jennifer, Dana, and to Rod who made me feel like I was in good hands at HCA.

I was referred to this primary care from another practice and I am so glad I was. Even on the day…read moreof their grand opening, Dr. Spencer and her staff took me as a walk in and took such great care of me. She made me so comfortable and explained why I was sick and even let me follow up with her afterwards when I had concerns. She truly cares about her patients! I highly recommend this practice and Dr. Spencer!

This is a fantastic new facility in the area. Dr Spencer really cares and takes care of her…read morepatients. Highly recommended!