The care I received here moved me more than I expected. It wasn't just competent -- it was human,…read morecompassionate in a way you can feel in your bones. Dr. Thatcher isn't just practicing medicine; he's serving, with a sincerity you don't see often anymore.And I say that as someone who has spent years interpreting across five states, walking into clinics, hospitals, ERs -- seeing every kind of provider, every kind of attitude. You learn quickly who's real and who's just clocking in.Finding someone who still treats people with heart, patience, and purpose? That felt like a blessing. I'm genuinely grateful I found a true one.

Patient oriented! Above average care , I would definitely recommend these folks ! A talented group…read moreof health care professionals

Not to brag, I suffer a major trauma four five years ago and spent two months in a coma and then a…read morelong time in a hospital in rehab and met a lot of different doctors and nurses. so my experience level with them maybe a little bit more than most people require hahaha. I've had a neurologist, a cardiologist an orthopedist, a Thoracic Surgeons and just about any other kind of doctor you could imagine work on me. but I never ever ever realized the true value of a nurse until I spent all that time in the hospital. I had the great privilege of being a friend of one of the most respected Thoracic Surgeons in the country, dr. Joseph Wilson, in Palm Springs California. And dr. Wilson told me if I truly wanted to know what the best thing to do was, just ask the nurses that took care of the patients after the doctor got done working on them? What an interesting concept coming from a doctor, it may be one of the reasons he is so highly respected! What does this have to do with Johnson City Family Physicians? When I decided to leave California and the comfort of all my knowing doctors in that area I came to Johnson City and found out that sometimes that care is not always the same or the care allowed is not always the same in different states. So after a few failed attempt to find a family physician here in Tennessee, something led me, for those of you that believe in God you'll know what I mean for those of you who don't let's just call it a very interesting set of circumstances. I made an appointment with a nurse practitioner? That is a person who started out in the medical field to provide the care and compassion that a nurse does and then through their own personal desire went back to school and got a master's in order to be able to prescribe and care for patients just like a doctor does. So you get the care and compassion of a nurse send it in with the capabilities of a doctor, and I can assure you did some doctors aren't really that interested in your personal being? I know that sounds funny but if you would like me to share instances out of the hospital with you I will. So went to the office and I should have known right when the nurse came out to get me, her name was Doris Hardin, and my aunt Doris was married to my Uncle Joe and brought me to Great cousins and I used to work with a gentleman named Denning Hardin, who always made me laugh because he said there is no ding in Hardin hahaha and then the nurse practitioner Doctor Pat Gibson came in, and it was my aunt passed who offered to adopt me from my mom because my mom was only 17 years old when I was born set my mom chose to come to California and live with her sister on Gibson Road in Woodland Cprovideralifornia! So the words and the word Gibson were both big parts of my life before I even got here and I mean a lot to me and fortunately they mean far more to me now than they used to because I have found a caring considerate understanding and a dog loving oh, and it was a dog's love and push that actually got me back walking again so, well, I would have given Dr Gibson 20 Stars but that would have been a couple hundred too short? Or maybe thousands?

They are great people alway listen they are one of the best doctors I have ever been to. If you…read morewant a good doctor come here. They are great from the first one you made at the desk to all the way back to the doctor.

Courteous, friendly and very knowledgeable staff supports Dr Leight's office. He makes you feel…read morecomfortable.

I recently sought help from Dr Leicht for a long-standing viral condition that had caused me a…read moregreat deal of suffering. I had been prescribed an antiviral medication that provided only slight relief. After sharing my problem with Dr Leicht he proceeded to blatantly discount my problem, the medication I had been using as well as the "slight" benefit it provided. This was the most BIZARRE experience of my life with a medical professional. I was utterly shocked and confused. "He did "harm" without remorse and in so doing , he betrayed the Hippocratic oath of "do no harm". PATIENT BEWARE when seeking help from him.

I have been receiving healthcare from this organization's providers for 16 years. I have never had…read morea misdiagnosis or a problem getting to see the doctor. Personally I find them to be excellent.

We love Dr Dodd and his nurse Shannon. They are always helping and willing to see us. Best provider…read moreand nurse team.

Dr Merrill I feel actually saved my life. I was in a car accident with no serious injuries…read morethankfully. I went to Dr Merrill with some neck pain. He took X-ray and told me he noticed a bubble on my aortic blood line he suggested I go to my general doctor and have further testing he was right on the money as I has a bubble almost 3 times of what it should have been. This type issue is referred to as " the widow maker". I was scheduled for surgery and had a stint installed. That you Doc for paying such close attention to my X-rays and finding this problem. Dave Farris

Excellent office, everyone that works there is kind, helpful, and personable…read more I have been going to this office for over a year now and have never had a complaint. When I first came in I was suffering from severe pain and would have spells where I couldn't even walk, I would just collapse in pain. I was pregnant and could not get X-rays however Dr. Merrill is very knowledgeable and good at his job and was able to help me manage my pain till I was able to get X-rays later on down the road. I remember being so surprised because I didn't even have to tell Dr. Merrill where my pain was, after some poking and prodding in a quick assessment of my back he was able to tell me what I was feeling and why, which is very impressive to me considering most doctors you have to SPELL IT OUT and play charades for them to even be relatively close to helping you figure out your problem.By the time you have finally gotten them to understand you mine as well just have done some research on the internet, fixed your own problem and saved yourself a trillion dollars. I have been many places in my life where it's like going to the mechanic, you go in with one problem and leave with three! At Dr. Merrill's office this is not the case, he is very well informed and truly helps you recover long term. His wife, Kathy, does an amazing job with message therapy as well, between the two of them I could not be more thankful for finding this place! I'm so glad I did not take heed to the bad reviews, I've seen and read them and almost didn't go to Dr.Merrill's office at first, I only gave it a try because people I know and trust said he was great. I personally conclude those reviews were written in immaturity, it would seem as though they might have been expecting care to be free? Also they seemed very emotional and not performance based. DO NOT be swayed by the bad reviews!! You will not regret going to Dr. Merrill, if anyone can help you on your journey to recovery, he can!

Absolutely stellar. The best orthopedic surgeon ever. I've had two surgeries from him and they're…read morethe best two surgeries of my life. I 100% recommend.

Watauga orthopedic is a great place to go to when you're in need of can't walk. I've had two knee…read morereplacements, and they did awesome job with me. They took all the pains in the world before I had surgery, and after I had surgery, he stood by me until I was able to be mobile on my own, without paying through it all without paying they are wonderfuladvise everyone to go to taco or orthopedic

I recently had an appointment at Watauga Orthopedics with Dr. Richard W. Duncan on December 10,…read more2024, to discuss some issues I've been having with my shoulder and neck. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't as positive as I had hoped. During my appointment, I explained my symptoms to Dr. Duncan and he had me do a couple of exercises to assess my strength. However, I struggled with one of the exercises, and instead of offering support or understanding, Dr. Duncan's comment, "come on now, you can do this," felt dismissive. His comment was very unprofessional, and I am thinking "are you kidding me?" Additionally, Dr. Duncan recommended a procedure, but after how he handled my struggle with the exercise, I definitely didn't feel comfortable with him performing any medical procedure on me. I left the appointment feeling uncertain about the next steps. He didn't clearly explain why the procedure needed to be done twice or why it was required by the insurance company, which left me feeling confused and without a full understanding of my options. Even the X-ray he provided had unclear medical notes that I couldn't make sense of, and he didn't offer any explanation to help clarify them. Overall, I felt that Dr. Duncan lacked empathy and a proper bedside manner, which made the experience uncomfortable. I would have appreciated more detailed communication and professionalism. It's important for healthcare providers to listen to patients and clearly explain medical processes. I hope that future visits to Watauga Orthopedics are handled with more transparency and compassion. BTW I haven't received a survey asking about my experience, but I have received several emails regarding my co-pay. And of course, I'll pay my co-pay because who wants or needs $50 going to collections. Sarah W.

Dr, Morris at arthritis associates is a excellent choice. He is very knowledgeable and attends…read moreconferences that are on the cutting edge of new treatments.

I expected to wait for my first appointment. The length of wait was less or the same as any first…read moreappointment, with any specialist. The Office Staff were all nice. I was in a room within 5 mins of my appointment. Nursing Staff, Infusion Nurses, Ultrasound & DexaScan Techs were all kind, professional and on the ball. I really liked Dr Morris. He answered all my questions. Appointment wasn?t rushed. We covered a lot!