Dr. Balbona caused my non-alchoholic cirrhosis. A painful, complex, protracted death sentence…read more April 2024, he ordered an abdominal CT scan looking for adrenal tumors to support his idea that my sudden cortisol spike and high blood pressure was caused by cortisol/adrenal tumors. A.K.A. Cushings. Dr. Balbona LOVES telling you how smart he is and if you ask questions he literally answers "Leave that to me." When I asked "what kind of tumors" that's the answer I got. Wrong. My adrenals were normal. But on the SAME REPORT the CT scan noted "Cholelithiasis. Mild nodularity liver noted which could represent cirrhotic morphology. Consider corrolation with lab values." He ignored that. Left a message through the secretary the CT scan was"normal". Also ignored kidney stones, duodenal diverticulum and some atherosclerotic calcifications of the aorta and branch arteries. Never even discussed it with me or called my attention to it. Never ordered subsequent testing or follow up. So thanks for nothing. Leave it to YOU? While you were busy chasing some non-existant disease and bugging me to let you suppress my cortisol (which resolved itself after an ablation). THEN I see this CT scan on my Continuation of Care document that I didn't even know existed, one year later - I provided this CT to a gastro doctor since I THOUGHT I had gallbladder or hiatal hernia and Imagine my SHOCK when she announced "You have cirrhosis!" Go to Baptist Network. To a GROUP of organized, methodical, doctors who are actually following a PROCESS and part of a much better network than St. Vincent's - another nightmare. Baptist, who dictate written visit summaries, test result interpretations, and communicate in writing with all your medical team in real time THEN upload everything into a great functional portal. Not this little guy hiding in his little office who doesn't even want to discuss your conditions, barely makes eye contact, and only takes pride in his fake brilliance. And on top of all that, even if you pay for concierge service you get nothing but the same 15 minutes, having to repeat your entire history every visit, and his cell number. He has only a vague inkling about your conditions or tests prescribed you have to UPDATE HIM. You still have to play telephone through unintelligent staff who literally give you the wrong information. "Your bloodwork was normal come back in 3 months." NO it wasn't. The Cortisol Dex Suppression test FAILED. As you can see from his glowing Google reviews, he caters to people who are in search of "feelings" not life saving medical results.

He is an excellent diagnostician. I have been a patient of Dr. Balbona for the better part of 15…read moreyears, and he has a folder of notes that look like they are 3 inches thick. He practices medicine like it was intended to be practiced - he spends time taking to you and in the end recommends how you can be a better patient.

My first visit was great. One of the test Dr. Wallace ordered was a CT Myelogram. I had that…read morecompleted at Baptist South on August 6th 2020. As of August 23rd I have yet to hear any results. I have called office 2xs and was told they are in his inbox. My insurance has been billed but I have no idea of results???? Hopefully, things improve as he was highly recommended.

I'm 38 years old and have had back issues for over 20 years. My spinal fusion was completed 2…read moremonths ago. I have been very satisfied with Dr Wallace's knowledge and experience. I spoke with several other Dr's and two of them told me that if they were to have back surgery in Jacksonville, this would be the guy they would go to. He is not super friendly but VERY professional and a matter a fact. I had a million questions and he answered them all. I do wish my follow up appointments were with him though (I have only been to one so far)

Quality Care and a Physician that listens to you. Best Neurologist in Jacksonville. Appreciate…read moreJamal & Wanda & Tanya along with all the other staff.

I've been a patient of Dr. Nabizadeh since 2013. I trust him with my life. I DID trust him with my…read morelife! I only trust him. When other neurosurgeon almost literally killed me, it's him I continually put my life and trust in. I don't think twice when he talks to me. He doesn't throw a bunch of medication on you. He's also a pain management doctor. He doesn't rush you, he is genuinely listening to you and never forgets anything you say. He will ask my mom about me if I have missed an appointment. It's amazing what he remembers considering that amount of patients he sees. I'd put my children's lives in his hands. He's honest, he's LISTENING, don't get it wrong, I don't always like what he tells me, BELIEVE ME, but I trust him and at the end of the day we're talking about life and death. If you're in need of a neurologist (his experience goes beyond that ) this is your answer. I'm writing this in the St. Vincent hospital. I was admitted AGAIN! If they would just call him. I'm in here bc of my heart but I ended up with seizure/pain issues. They're idiots. They won't give me TYLENOL! I'm going to leave against medical advice. I swear. The neurosurgeon responsible for destroying my brain in 2013 is affiliated with this hospital. Anyhow, that's neither here nor there. I can tell you this, ppl come from all over just to see Dr. Nabizadeh. We all know when you have an appointment with him to not make plans bc it takes all day. He's packed. It's worth it. He does some in house procedures too.

Dr. Cartwright is amazing as a physician and as a compassionate person. He has not been at this…read morePoint Meadows address in years and is located on Ashourian Avenue off 210 or Whitehall Dr in St Augustine with Florida Pain Physicians. I've seen him since 2013 and had excellent care by Dr. Cartwright and his staff. The front office is great to deal with. This is hands down one of the best medical practices I've ever experienced. They listen, they care and do everything possible to help.

You will not find a better pain doctor than Dr. Cartwright. If you have chronic issues that…read morerequire injections or anything else Florida Pain Physicians just off CR 210 is the place to go. Dr. Cartwright started his own practice after working for years at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. His entire staff is the best you will find at any doctors office anywhere. The best pain doctor you will find!

I cannot say enough! he is a wonderful doctor takes the time to listen and really help you and so I…read moredo not want to ever have to look for another doctor! also the staff is very warm, friendly, professional and helpful... the office is pleasant and clean and you never have to wait too long.

Excellent physician, hard to find nowadays! He listens and has genuine compassion and concern for…read moreyour health.

I saw Dr. Graham because I was having pain in both shoulders which had developed suddenly. I had…read morenot experienced an injury. He x-rayed the shoulders and said it was severe arthritis. He gave me a steroid injection in both shoulders and I was given another appointment in three months. I was not given any information about how to manage the pain if the shots didnt work or whether I should restrict use. The shots did not cause any reduction of the pain.

Subject: Request for Review of Orthopedic Care Provided by Dr. Graham…read more To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to request a formal review of the care I received from Dr. Graham during my recent appointment for a newly diagnosed spiral fracture of the third metacarpal. At the time of the visit, I was wearing a temporary splint placed by urgent care and was experiencing pain and swelling. I informed Dr. Graham that I did not feel the splint was fitting properly and asked for guidance regarding appropriate immobilization. I was told that the splint "looked fine." When I expressed continued concern, I was advised to purchase a brace from Amazon and to work on making a fist so that my hand would not become stiff. I was not provided with a specific recommendation regarding the type of brace that should be used, nor was I given detailed instructions regarding activity restrictions or warning signs to monitor. Most concerning, I was instructed to return in four months. I specifically asked whether the intended follow-up interval was four weeks, and I was informed that it was indeed four months. A four-month follow-up appointment was subsequently scheduled. As a healthcare professional myself, I understand the importance of preventing stiffness and promoting recovery. However, I left the appointment feeling dismissed and without clear guidance regarding the management of an acute fracture. My concerns were not adequately addressed, and I remain troubled by the absence of earlier follow-up or imaging to evaluate healing and alignment. I respectfully request that this encounter be reviewed and that I be provided with clarification regarding the rationale for the treatment plan and follow-up interval. My purpose in submitting this concern is to advocate for clear communication, appropriate patient education, and high-quality care for all patients. Sincerely, Lakeisha Simmons, RN

I thought I'd give another update for Dr. T to let y'all know he continues to be the best doctor on…read morethe planet. In my eyes, he can do no wrong. He's been taking very good care of me for quite a number of years now. As I said before, you do not get a bedside manner better than Dr. T. He gets excellent reviews on all the physician and medical sites on the web, and well he should! The only thing i have seen people complain about is that sometimes, you may wait an hour to see him because he is running behind. I never complain and I don't care because when he comes in the room with me, I am all that matters to him. If he needs to sit in the room with me for 30-40 minutes, then he will do it. This is the reason he runs behind. He takes the time to listen to every question you have and he cares about your questions. He then takes the time to answer each and every question you ask and he makes sure you understand everything. Personally, I'd rather have a doctor who runs behind sometimes because he takes the time with his patient, rather than have a doctor who always runs behind and still only spends 5 minutes or less with you. Dr. T rarely has time to take a lunch and I hate to even think how late he leaves the office each evening. I actually just scolded him today and told him he was working himself into an early grave by doing that - he agreed! LOL But he cares about his patients, so he's going to continue putting in those kind of hours. It's also nice to have my doctor walk in and actually KNOW who I am! The man has jokes too, he quite often makes me laugh with some of his witty remarks! :D Scott is Dr. T's medical assistant and he is SO amazing! He is so kind and he'll get to know you also. You won't be just another number to him either. Best medical assistant Dr. T has ever had and the best darn medical assistant I've seen anywhere! Denise is the phlebotomist in this office. Yep, Dr. T has his own lab in the office. Makes things MUCH easier when he needs to check blood and urine! She's really good at what she does. I'm a really hard stick and she gets me the first time, every time, and it never hurts. Like everyone else, she knows me well too and even remembers exactly where my "good" veins are. She's been there as long as I've been seeing Dr. T since 2007. I can't think of the name of Dr. T's triage nurse to save my life right now, probably b/c I've only seen her maybe twice and have only had to talk to her on the phone a few times over the years. But, she too is wonderful. She's great at accessing whatever your problem is and gives wonderful advice! I'd also like to mention Susan, who works at the front desk at check-in and Fay, who you'll see before you leave the office to schedule your next appointment and who will call to confirm your appointments. They are both sweethearts and they both have been there for as long as I've been seeing Dr. T. I think it really says something that so many staff members have been with him for so long! There are a lot of other people who work in this practice that I really don't have much contact with, like some of the women who answer the phones. But I've always had a great experience with every staff member in this office. Zero complaints. I have to leave messages for Dr. T often because he keeps a close watch on my blood sugar readings. He always gets back with me asap! Before the remodel, the office was really nice, but now it is quite lovely. The waiting area is large, well decorated, and has really comfy chairs and couches. Everything is extremely clean! You'll also find free wifi here. Dr. T's office is in the Baptist Hospital Pavilion, so you'll be able to tap into the free wifi offered by the hospital. Bonus! I want to touch on the waiting thing again. Like I said, there have been times I've waited an hour or more to see Dr. T, but this generally only happens when I call in at 8am with an emergency and have to be worked into the already full schedule. It has happened several times with scheduled appointment, but not very often. The average wait time is approximately 30 minutes. But, there have even been times when I'm being called back before I can barely have time to take a seat in the waiting area. Dr. T is an internal medicine specialist, but that doesn't mean he can't be your general practitioner. In my humble opinion, it's always best to have an internist as your general practitioner anyway. To close, I'd just like to say again that Dr. T is wonderful and I promise you WILL NOT find a better doctor anywhere else!

Dr T is an awesome, compassionate, internist doctor who takes the time to listen to his patients…read more His medical assistant Connie is awesome, a caring personality!

Great doctor .I have had both knees replaced buy doctor Norman .He is straight up about what you…read moreneed and what you don't need .Just saw him today .And the staff is great to. No complaints

I've been seeing Dr Norman since he first started practicing in Jax. Long time. He IS-- IS -- the…read moreabsolute best orthopedic specialist in this area. Extremely skilled. Extremely knowledgeable and well trained. A "stickler" on operating room hygiene (Ask the nurses who he warns to "stand back. Too close. Too close.". ) He is straight up about what to do after surgery and he tells you he does not care what other drs do or allow, or how early other drs allow you to wear shoes, run, etc. He is VERY cautious and he knows how to get the best results! And his results are the tops. He disagreed with 2 other specialists/surgeons on a diagnosis for me. Strongly disagreed! I allowed Dr Norman to do his thing his way and he was right! Love this man. Soo intelligent, gifted. Sadly, he is retiring Aug 14, 2017. Oh, going to miss his care. He always "had your back" when you saw him! Not sure who I will see now. THANK YOU DR NORMAN. Happy retirement. Well deserved. Well earned. BEST IN JAX. Stellar medical care. R Thomas.