Best doctor I have ever seen. The only one who always remembered my name! I wish I could still go…read moreto him, but no longer live in the area. Dr. Gilbert always took however long was needed to actually listen to me, do a very thorough examination & made certain I understood whatever the issue was at hand and all of my options. I never once felt rushed to get out of there or that another patient was more important than me at that time. Dr. Gilbert is a compassionate, understanding gentleman who genuinely cares for his patients, has the skills, knowledge and experience to help his patients with any health issue and the network of associates to assist. I would recommend Dr. Gilbert above any physician in the state of Montana. If you have the opportunity to see Dr. Gilbert & choose another doctor, you may as well just plan on staying sick.

When I was having such trouble with my lower back a number of years ago, which has a failed spinal…read morefusion in it that gives me much trouble and pain, I went to this clinic instead of St Peter's, since St Peter's refused to help me and instead told me that I was 'faking it'. Well, the X-rays don't lie St Peters, but did you bother to do one and make sure? Nope! So I was taken here instead, to Riverwood Health. They were immediately concerned when they saw I couldn't walk any longer, and since I was laying on the floor groaning in pain, as well. I was taken back immediately and seen by a qualified doctor, who then gave me some great suggestions, did X-rays and prescribed pain medication and examined my back, which St Peter's did not even bother to do. Dr. Paula Colledge, at Riverwood was like: Omg....I have never felt a back like this! The muscles are like rocks! She was very concerned, and I was treated like a human being, whereas at St Peter's, I was not. I cannot thank this clinic enough, for taking me and my injury seriously, and doing something about it. Would this ever happen at St Peter's hospital or Clinic? Never. At least, not for me. Please, instead take your loved ones to Riverwood Health Montana, where your concerns and injuries will be taken seriously. Top quality care to be found at this clinic. Thank you again, Riverwood Health Montana!

I went here for the first time when I couldn't find a quick result Covid test that I needed. They…read moretook me in right away and took care of it. They're all really nice and I asked if they do primary care, and they do. They've been my primary ever since, always easy to schedule and get seen. In the parking lot of Big Lots so it's a little hidden.

I went to this hidden gem in Helena for my first mole check. I saw Kara and her staff. I've never…read moreencountered such a kind and compassionate and patient group. I was really nervous and apprehensive and anxious to have this check and from the time I entered the office until I left the staff constantly reassured me and made me feel comfortable. Kara and her staff were very thorough in educating me about what I can do to prevent skin damage and they continuously told me what they were doing while they were doing the exam which really put me at ease. I suggest if you're in search of a dermatologist to call and schedule with Kara and her staff.

I had an appointment with DR. Goldes for 0900, I arrived early at 0845, a nurse took me back to the…read moreexam room at 0900, the nurse had me change and wait for the doctor who she said was not in the building yet. I waited until 0915 and changed back into my clothes and left the building. When I got to the parking lot at 0920, DR. Goldes was parking his car and was heading to the office. If DR. Goldes does not respect his patients anymore than that, I suggest he not make appointments until 0930 and perhaps he could make it to work on time then. I will not return to Associated Dermatology,

Dr. Huntley is BEYOND amazing! Tentative, listens, cares... When she walks into your patient room…read moreshe is all about you - as though you were the only patient she has today. Her baby delivery services are supreme - she explains everything, she is compassionate, she is attentive... she is absolutely wonderful! In case you couldn't tell, there aren't enough kind words I can say about her! P.S. I believe she is only taking obstetrics appointments...

Dr dodge is a good doctor but I am really tired of her yelling at me and saying stuff to me that I…read moream not doing every day and that is messaging my providers everyday I am not doing anything like that like she says I am and I am not and she is also saying that I am going to the urgent care every weekend and I have not gone every Weekend I just went once last month and she keeps telling me that I am going every weekend and I am not and she also keeps telling me that I am messaging different providers the same thing and I am not either and she said that I am abusing the patient portal and I am not and she has been doing this to alot of times and I am really tired of it when she yells at me and saying stuff that I am not doing at all

Dr. Dodge used to be the best provider I had seen in forever. Used to be... that was almost five…read moreyears ago. Since then she has become so busy and swamped that when you visit her, she treats you like a new person every time she sees you (meaning she can't remember her own patients). It is impossible to get a hold of her and they rarely consider anything important enough to schedule more rapidly than a month to two months out. EVEN when you have issues after being diagnosed with cancer by a different doctor. Her nurses constantly tell you different stories and I wonder whose medical records they are looking at when I call. You better hope you never miss a call from this doctor or God forbid you end up in the phone tag run around. I will be finding a new doctor, and that is just as frustrating that I am so disillusioned I have to go to those lengths.

Generally not the greatest naturopath/functional medicine/alternative provider I've seen. Was a…read moregood start and opened my eyes to this being an option, but quickly realized this was not the provider for me. Specifically, misinterpreted testing results of a breath test for SIBO, and I actually corrected her based on really simple Googling on my part, and she confirmed my correction (which didn't actually make me confident in my own answer, but did make me unconfident in her, in general). Also general issues w/ scheduling.

My main interest in posting this review is to inform potential new patients BEFORE they choose Liz…read moreCavin as a Naturopathic doctor. I have been a client/patient of Liz Cavin's since her beginnings here in Helena in 2006. In the beginning, she was helpful, able to assist with standard and easily diagnosable health issues. She diagnosed me with Hashimoto's but that was the end of her ability to treat me consistently and over time. Most recently, I developed more complicated issues such as heightened anxiety, sleeplessness/insomnia and increased dietary sensitivities. I believed these and other more severe symptoms were all related to my Hashimoto's but she did not and performed expensive tests that only showed where my anxiety, for example, was reflected but not WHY. Time and time again, Liz was unable to properly diagnose whatever issue was challenging for her. She did not research or explore possibilities and options for me as she proposed - which is what a Holistic doctor does and she clearly did not! She also did not do ANY follow-up with me regarding tests (such as complicated adrenal testing) or my expressed concerns, curiosity, and suggestions about my conditions. I always had to call her office for follow-up information. Unfortunately, her receptionist, Carey, is not only poorly suited for her position of working with people, but is also highly incompetent. Liz would never acknowledge my fair complaints obviously based on my experience and would just try to proclaim Carey's abilities (which are what, exactly) and dismiss my concerns. In addition, I would call, leave messages, or make simple requests to Carey and would be consistently made to wait for unacceptable amounts of time for simple requests OR she would simple "forget" to pass on my questions or deliver information to Liz. Over a period of 6 months to a year, Liz dropped the ball on me and blatantly dismissed and thus disrespected my health concerns for what seems like unethical and unprofessional reasons - rather than be professional and tell me she is unable to help me due to her lack of knowledge and experience, she ignored my requests and any important follow-up. Anyone familiar with the auto-immune condition of Hashimoto's and concurrent "leaky gut"/food sensitivity problems knows that staying on top of this health condition is absolutely ESSENTIAL. As an educated patient, being ignored or dismissed by the doctor responsible for properly treating such health conditions is completely unacceptable and very disturbing. Here's an example: Recently, we did a blood test for my Hashimoto's condition (at my suggestion). She received the results within a week and did not call me. Another week went by and I CALLED HER. She was overly nice on the phone, explaining that she hadn't called me because she had been "putting out fires all week." Then she said that she wouldn't be able to see me or discuss the lab results the following week because she would be out of town (picking up a car). She then told me that she would not be able to see me the next week when she would be back in her office because she had clean things up in her office. THEN, she read me some of the test results over the phone...none of which I really understood. As she read the information, she would tell me that she didn't know why some numbers meant or why they were elevated, for example. She also said that she didn't really know what the test truly showed because she hadn't compared it with the most recent, previous blood test. ALOT of "I don't know" OVER THE PHONE. I think it is very unprofessional and unfair to the patient to read results of any test over the phone because not only does the patient not see the numbers the doctor is referring to, but when numbers out of the so-called normal ranges are told, this can be upsetting and disconcerting - not understanding what the out-of-range numbers are reflecting can be disturbing. After this unhelpful conversation, I was supposed to wait another 2 weeks to meet with her in person to go over the test. A full 4 weeks of unnecessary waiting for important blood test results about my Hashimoto's (which directly effects dietary restrictions and sleep issues) is not only unfair, but unethical. Liz is perfectly aware of my thoughts and feelings about her unprofessional and frankly, incompetent behavior. I've received no apology or acknowledgement. DO NOT assume she is a capable doctor without getting specific answers to your health questions and concerns. The more issues you have, the less she has shown to medically or holistically understand or care to investigate. Her knowledge is extremely limited and she does not appreciate working with an intelligent or educated patient (in other words, a patient that educates him or herself about his or her own health conditions). Please be very cautious about putting your trust in her.

We have been going to this location for years...when it was a small town clinic...loved everyone…read morethere! Now that they have been bought out by a Larger Corporate type company...they have Definitely lost that feeling of making you feel welcome. Went to my scheduled appt and the front desk staff was extremely rude and disrespectful. Dr. Vellanki lost 4 patients that day that have been going to her for years! The feeling of "Caring" that the Helena Dermatology Clinic gave to you as a patient before...is gone...