My mom and I had an excellent experience as new patients at Gowdie Medical Care. From the moment we…read morearrived, the entire office staff was superb professional, welcoming, and incredibly efficient. Our appointments started right on time, which we truly appreciated. Dr. Gowdie and staff were both attentive and thorough. They took the time to answer all of my questions, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt comfortable and informed throughout the visit. I never felt rushed, and I left feeling confident in the care I received. My mom echoed the same sentiments. I highly recommend Gowdie Medical Care to anyone looking for compassionate, timely, and high-quality medical care!

I went in saying I'm poor and can not afford unnecessary procedures. The doctor insisted on extra…read morebloodwork test and confirmed I would not be paying more than what was told at the appointment. I received a 1400$ bill from lab quest for bloodwork. When I called and was finally able to get someone at the doctor's office to answer they said it was a mistake and that they would fix the error . 3 months later I am still receiving this bill indicating they did not fix this. Extremely frustrating and disappointing in how they have chosen to not handle this.

Lee has been my PCP for 18 years. I trust him wholeheartedly for all matters. Lee and his staff…read morehave never let me down. Always been thorough and patient with me. Lee has helped me through so many injuries and health problems. I call , they speak to me. I've never treated rudely or disrespected in any way. Highly respected physician and I can't recommend Dr. Chisolm enough. Trust me, you will not regret it.

Doctor Chisolm has been my Dr for 15 years. He is the best I've ever had. He truly cares for his…read morepatients. His staff is awesome also. Stacy has helped me out on several occasions. She is very professional. Nine years ago Dr Chisolm and I were having a normal office visit. He was reviewing the notes from a liver specialist I'd recently seen. The specialist told me to slow down on my drinking. He wasn't that concerned. Dr Chisolm point blank told me if I didn't stop drinking I was going to DIE. So, I stopped that day! About a month later I found out that I had cirrhosis of the liver. The doctor at the hospital told me if I hadn't stopped drinking I would be dead. Give them a try; you will not be disappointed. Sincerely, John Layne III

I stayed with Athens Associates in Family Practice from when I moved to GA in the late 90s and Dr…read more GILBERT Harris owned it until now, 2021. It is a wonderful place in a good location. Though I have seen many doctors and PAs come and go I continue to get appointments right when I need them and spot-on diagnoses. Julie was great for me every single time I saw her. Now that Dr. V Wilson has a large group backing him I expect there to be big changes. Fewer Sat. hours is the only negative change I have noticed so far.

I have been going to this doctor for years. Went in today for my appointment and checked in. They…read moreverified both of my insurance and then told me I had to pay a copay. I told them the secondary insurance pays that and they said they no longer file secondary for patients. I told them I needed my super bill so I can file, they said they don't provide it. Reluctantly paid the copay and seen the doctor. When I was brought around for labs, they too verified my insurance and said I had a copay. Told them no I have a second insurance. They said there was no place on their form for a second insurance. I left. They never notified their patients of this policy change.

Awesome doctor who always listens to you and you never feel rushed. Wait times are almost none…read moreexistent and getting appointment the same day is possible! My entire family loves her and makes going to the doctor easy and stressfrew

He is a fantastic doctor and diagnosed me very well, while given limited data. I believe he is one…read moreof the best in Athens!

This clinic run by Dr Alvin Wilson is the most poorly run group of medical personnel I have ever…read morebeen involved with. I have been a practicing RN for over 42 years and I am appalled by their lack of knowledge, empathy and professionalism. They have called in inaccurate medications to my pharmacy, refused to refill blood pressure, cholesterol and thyroid medication during the height of the pandemic which affected my health. The office on Sunset is very dirty and the overall care is terrible. I would never recommend this practice to anyone.

Beware, this practice is now called "Athens Family Medicine" by the staff on the phone, but they…read morehave failed to change their info online, on the printing posted to the establishment's door, etc. I have gone to APC for about 4 years now. I began when Dr. Hawn was still the main doctor there, and it has steadily gone downhill since she randomly walked out of work and never came back. My most recent issue with them led me to post here. I take prescribed anxiety medication daily, and cannot skip a day without feeling cloudy and miserable. A couple of months ago, upon trying to fill my medication with my pharmacy, I was told that I was out of refills and this needed to call my prescriber. However, in the time between my last-filled prescription and my now-pending one contingent on APC sending my prescription through, they had hired Margaret Opare-Ado, a nurse practitioner who has taken over the practice. Instead of understanding that I could not go without my medication (especially for days at a time) her nurse demanded that Margaret needed to see me before refilling my medication. This was annoying, but I complied. Not wanting to go through the same situation again, I requested, at my first visit with Margaret, that she send my medication to CVS mail order pharmacy in 90-day increments. It took 4 months of me going between CVS Caremark and the nurses and receptionists at "Athens Family Medicine" to see my mail order prescription to fruition. The nurse got snappy with me a couple of times, and even told me on one occasion that it was my fault for "not checking to see if my medication's prescription was fulfilled until I was almost out of my monthly script" (which I kept having to get refilled in months increments at Kroger while waiting for the mail order to get sorted out). Come to find out, after roughly my 5th call with CVS Caremark customer service, I find out that MARGARET HERSELF HAD NOT CHANGED HER PRESCRIBER INFORMATION IN THE SYSTEM. That's why my medication wasn't being fulfilled. I am changing doctors because of the poor attitude of the staff here, as well as Margaret's ignorance to simple formalities/procedures that have inhibited me (and I'm sure many others) from reviving their medications. Don't waste your time with this place.

Dr. McElhannon has been my primary physician for over 10 years. He is very knowledgeable and…read moreresponsive, and has helped me through numerous health issues. Working with his staff has been very smooth. He is also a kind person, which might not mean a lot to other people, but it does to me. I moved away from Athens, but still try to see him as my preferred physician when possible.

He has posted all over websites, Virals and the Piedmont website that hes taking new patients. But…read morethis is not true and his staff is rude passing this along to others. I am a older woman in NEED of healthcare. I just got insurance I selected him as my PCP. The insurance company said he was available along with all other info from the web and HIS website. But a real ugly office assistant named Ashley was rude and ugly to me. She would not even ask him if he would take me. Its unacceptable. I am tired of people being rude and ugly and refusing care to someone who needs it and has done nothing.

They use to be a great place to go but now they are not I came 3 weeks ago at an appointment time…read moresat from 2:30 til 4 o clock and every one who came behind me went before me same today my appointment time was at 9 today still sitting and everybody that has come after me today have been seen I am still sitting as of 9:44 asked for a refill of my medication 3 weeks ago and never got it please don't go there

I love this office and would recommend them to anyone. When I first moved here to Athens or Georgia…read morefor that matter my first priority was to find a primary care Physician who could continue to take care of my medical needs for my not only my diabetes but also for a neurological need. I went to one of those mega groups and they literally couldn't see me for three months for a new patient appt. Prince Avenue got me right in, got my history and have been amazing! I'm so thankful I found them and wouldn't know what to do without Dr Gibson and Holly.

Dr. Das and his staff have been incredibly responsive to my needs and have provided excellent care…read more I highly recommend them.

Came down with strep last year. As soon as I started feeling cruddy, I started calling for an appt…read more& after the 4th place declined me as a new patient, I found the yellow pages as & called. Got an appt that day & fixed up real quick & easy. Starting to feel icky again this year. Definitely calling tomorrow.