What triggered me to write my first Yelps review, was a phone call I got from Dr. Reid's all-star staff today. I was in the office earlier for a monthly shot, and I had informed them I was going on vacation and it would be helpful to get a prescription sample of an inhaler I use on rare occasions. It would save me some time of having to go to the pharmacy, etc. They immediately said without hesitation, no problem at all! But what happened? I somehow left it at their office. They called me as soon as I got home informing me I had left the sample behind and offered to send it to me so I wouldn't have to come in. Can you get better service than that? Good luck finding a practice as accommodating as Dr. Reid's. I guess that is a good place to start!
I had horrible allergies from my early teenage years until I was about 25 years old. Itchy eyes, sneezing, throat swelling, sinus infections, etc.. About 5 years ago I finally decided that I was going to combat this. I got referrals from 3 of the top local ENTs who all pointed me towards Dr Reid. I went in to the appointment skeptical about what an allergist could do for me based on some literature I had read, but after going through the process myself I couldn't imagine how I would feel today if I hadn't met Dr. Reid.
Dr. Reid is the friendliest doctor I have ever met. He takes the time to really get to know his patients and really listens to all your issues and concerns to try and get to the bottom of the problem. When I went in for my first appointment, we discussed all my concerns and things that were important to me in terms of my lifestyle, and we created a customized plan of action to combat all the issues head on which would impact my daily life the most. We've followed that plan and we meet at least once a year to check in, and revise the plan as necessary. I now feel like a healthy person for the first time since I was probably 12.
Having a Doctor that actually spends time to get to know their patients, not only medically, but on a personal level and truly be interested is a rarity in this day in age, and it would be nice if there were more practices such as the one Dr. Reid runs. Most Doctors are in a hurry and don't take the time they should. If you tell Dr. Reid you are in a hurry I'm sure he will oblige to help you get in and out of the office quick, but he definitely will not rush you through the doors on his terms.
To top off having a great Doctor, his staff is made up of first-class, nice people who help you figure things out. All his admin people are very helpful in communicating with the insurance companies and making the process as hassle free as they can make it in our healthcare system. Linn in particular, who has been there for a number of years, is very friendly and knowledgeable, and makes the process of getting your monthly shot actually pleasurable.
There are a number of great things that more Doctor Offices should do like Dr. Reid. I will point out 2 of them .
1) The first is have someone who answers the phone when you call. Most practices put you through a voice-system which takes forever to navigate through and by the time you get someone you forget why you were calling. I have never called the office during business hours where someone didn't pick up the phone within 2 or 3 rings.
2)Having a website that is actually useful with not too much information! MyAllergyDoctor.com is one of the easiest websites I've ever had to remember, and it provides all the information you really need about the practice before going in for your first appointment. I always seem to forget the shot hours, but they post a monthly calendar at the beginning of each month with the exact hours for the month which makes it easy. If you are out and about without Internet access you can always call and they are happy to tell you when you can come in as well. read more