Great Doctor. I went there when I was a kid & now my son goes there. Markowski Has caught Ear…read moreInfections & Pink Eyes the other doctors had overlooked. I would tech give 3.5, but that's not an option. Anyways when my son had his first seizure he was still getting diagnosed, but what rubbed me the wrong way is Markowski completely dismissed it as not being a seizure thinking my son was just holding his breath as that's what kids do sometimes till they pass out. I knew that wasn't the case that morning because my son had never done that before & i was with him that morning he passed out, stopped breathing & fell to the ground. Scariest day of my life!!!!! Thankfully my son has been diagnosed now. Markowski gave us a referral to a neurologist & he's been well ever since.

Trying again with the outpatient day program. We have been very frustrated with the lack of follow…read morethrough on promises of post discharge care and follow up. Our grandson was a patient at HFSC a little over a year ago, discharged with promises of follow up and NOTHING. He has been hospitalized three more times for the same challenges, never again accepted at HFSC and the outpatient day program which has been promised, then slow rolled with delay excuses which made little sense and now after an 8 week wait that was supposed to be 3 we shall see how it will go. His challenges far exceed a clipboard and stickers for treatment but that's all he's gotten so far.

I was referred to this practice for psychological testing and unfortunately had a very frustrating…read moreexperience. My referral was sent several weeks ago, and after being told it was waiting for a doctor's review, I did not receive a decision for another three weeks. When I was finally contacted, I was informed that the referral had been denied because the testing was considered not medically necessary. While I understand that not every referral will be accepted, my biggest concern was communication. It was extremely difficult to get in contact with anyone by phone, and I spent a significant amount of time trying to reach the office for updates. The long wait times and lack of communication added unnecessary stress during an already difficult process. If you are considering this practice, be aware that you may experience delays in receiving updates and may have difficulty reaching staff by phone.

Talented, brilliant neurosurgeon. He is innovative, and…read morecutting edge on "hardware" for the spine. Here is the rub..... His staff are the most abusive, rude, mean, inept women I have ever encountered. He enables the behavior because many have complained & NOTHING changes. They billed wrong and ignored faxes from CVS for refills. When I alerted "staff" about this, I was told me, "if you do not like the way the office is run, leave." I ran out of Gabapentin (nerve pain med) over a holiday weekend and ended up forced, to wake my primary care doctor for an emergency refill, on the 4th of July. I went into a full withdrawal, and it was terrifying I also had no idea, Gabapentin was addictive. It is not a narcotic or controlled. I just got the WC claim adjuster to allow my primary care doctor to call in LIDOCAIN patches, because 13 days after leaving messages on the "medication line", that DMV-receptionist, still has not called them in. The claim adjuster approved, over the phone, without a hearing, me to PICK ANOTHER neurosurgeon, due to the horrible staff. They do not call her back either, and she is also, "sick of it." Trust me, changing doctors without a hearing is unheard of, so that is just how terrible, the office is run. Their wish has come true....I AM leaving. Forget about any follow up care. There is ZERO physical therapy even after getting 2 artificial discs implanted in me. Even though I complained about the ongoing tendonosis (NOT tendinitis) in my weak left leg. They "accidentally nicked" the pereneal nerve, at the top of my left leg, and I woke up with "drop foot". LBP has returned and I have yet to have an MRI to see if either of my surgery, fusions, has fused or not. As the patient, I WANT TO know. He will not order the MRI to find this out. Hmmmmm. I then had an XLIF fusion, (3/27/17) that was helpful to the area with scoliosis, but the drop foot is only partially resolved. LBP has returned as well. Go someplace that has a true "team" approach. What good is a spectacular neurosurgeon if his staff ignore you, and your post-op needs? Letting patients go into withdrawal, due to ignoring the medication line is not worth the stress. The WHOLE waiting room was saying all of this back to me. People I run into that had surgery in this office, first say, "He has the worst staff ever", without any prompting, so I know it is not just me! I have the calls made to this specific line, in my cell phone to offer up as proof. I am not defaming anyone.

I moved here from out of state13 years ago and needed to find a PCP for my insurance. I called Dr…read more Holmes' office because it was local to our new home. I figured I could switch if I didn't like her once we were settled in, but I was pleasantly surprised. I liked her a lot! I have always hated going to doctors and would put it off as long as possible, but Dr. Holmes made me feel totally comfortable. She is very personable and spends time with each patient without rushing. She takes the time to answer any questions you might have, and I never feel rushed. She explains everything in easy-to-understand terminology, without talking down to you like you're a child. She is very knowledgeable in all fields and explains the options and tells you what she thinks is the best option for you, without "telling you" what you "have to do". I really like her ... and that is saying a lot, coming from a lifelong "doctor hater"! LOL!

I've never met a more arrogant "professional". I accompanied my late mom to Holmes's office on…read moremany occasions. I found it amazing how the doctor would never even look my mom (or me) in the eye. She seemed too busy to care, and ANYTIME my mom had an issue and called the office, Holmes's canned response was "GO TO THE E.R.". I also found it interesting that she has no "rights" at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. I mean, what's up with that?

Best of the best! Dr. Barchini genuinely cares about his patients and spends the necessary time…read morewith them to help them understand his treatments and diagnosis. I find the staff to be diligent and friendly; professionalism is a top priority of this office.

I had my yearly physical 3/26/25 with Dr Arikana Chihombori and she is wonderful ..very kind and…read moreattentive explaining all .. too bad she is visiting til June as a traveling Doctor ...

When a leg injury flared up over Memorial Day weekend, these guys were spectacular. I called on a…read moreSunday, got an appointment and an X-Ray on Labor Day Monday, and an ultrasound the next day. The front desk, the physician, the X-Ray tech and the ultrasound tech were all wonderful. Could not have been more impressed with the service.

The staff is nice but they are their just to take your money. Literally was charged for my…read morephysical and their reasoning was because they discussed things outside my physical. The discuss the Dr had with me.... Your cholesterol and sugar results came back borderline, my response. Thanks I need to lose some weight. Charged $$$$$. For him to read my results. Never have I been charged to discuss my lab results that are part of a physical. I say stay far away!!!!

I have been a patient here for the past 20 years. I can't say enough great things about both Dr…read more John and his son, Dr. John, Jr. This practice is the best I have ever gone to and I drive over an hour to go there. They are kind and compassionate and truly care about their patients. That is the difference between them and other practices. I have a physician for life who I can call and he will see me without an appointment. Plus, Dr. John is a leading practitioner in his field, highly educated, and has a particular skill of identifying what is wrong and the best way to treat it. Their dedicated shows every single time I go there. I read another review where someone was complaining about having to pay for more than a physical. Every doctor charges for their services as they too run a business Dr. John's fees are not only reasonable, but they submit the insurance claims for you! Just the most polite staff and they all are bilingual too! If you are looking for a top notch doctor that cares about you and you can trust your health to, I can't think of any other place to go. What a contrast to so many other practices where you feel like a cattle being rushed in and out for a quick buck and are just a number. I myself don't shop for a doctor like I would shop for a commodity. I chose a doctor because they are the best in the field. Clearly, Dr. John and Southington Family Medical fit that expectation - well above and beyond it. Make them your family practitioner for life. Your will be so glad you did it. They are simply the best!