Athens Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Welcome to Athens Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, your trusted partner in respiratory and sleep health located at 3320 Old Jefferson Rd STE 200A, Athens, GA 30607. Our dedicated team specializes in diagnosing and treating a range of pulmonary and sleep disorders, ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care tailored to their unique needs. With convenient hours from Monday to Thursday and a commitment to improving your quality of life, we strive to provide accessible and effective solutions to help you breathe easier and sleep better. At Athens Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, we understand that navigating health concerns can be challenging. Our experienced professionals are here to guide you through every step of your treatment journey. While we appreciate the feedback from our patients and recognize the importance of continuous improvement, many have reported positive experiences with our caring staff and effective treatments. From CPAP machine fittings to comprehensive pulmonary evaluations, we are dedicated to ensuring your comfort and satisfaction. Although we are aware of some scheduling challenges, our team is committed to optimizing your experience and addressing any concerns you may have. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at (706) 549-5560 or visit our website at athenspulmonary.com. We look forward to helping you achieve a healthier, happier life!
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Kelsey Howell
My husband definitely needed his CPAP machine and I'm glad the doctors here took it seriously and now we are having a much better quality of life at home. However the reviews about the financial department are absolutely correct. He does have a different way of doing insurance through his work place that they never seem to grasp, which one can easily get over though we do have to call about the bill every time. The most egregious is that they have you buy the CPAP through them, which comparatively the price of the machine vs what insurance would charge was completely different so that's fine, but then they don't remember that buying through them doesn't go towards insurance deductibles. So they don't tell you when you're ordering replacements that the items may not be covered. I just think that if it's going to be common to suggest NOT using insurance to buy such expensive machines, you need to remember and remind patients about how that will affect future expenses. I'm sorry - it's just that if it is your job to help patients navigate medical expenses, you need to really help. If people know ahead of time that you're going to be ordering hundreds of dollars of machine parts that won't be completely covered, you need to say that. Because then maybe some different choices that don't break the bank would be covered.
Press2020
Appointment scheduled more than 6 weeks but wanted an earlier appointment but it wasn't available. I received a text to confirm 3 apointments 2 weeks before, so I confirmed the appointment, then proceeded to fill out the medical history. I received another text to confirm the appointment again but ignored. Then I received a phone call to confirm it again, the person on the phone stated they started following up with a phone call to confirm. Since I had 3 appointments which started a 7:55am we arrived early at 7:40am. They call me back right away to get xrays because that was the first appointment. They bring me back to inform me that the xray machine is out of service and it's been out of service for 2 weeks. Why not inform me of that 2 weeks ago. Should we have confidence in this medical establishment? My time means nothing to you. Next appointment 8:20 breathing test. This appointment was for a special needs person. Why don't we have tests to accomodate special needs? Needless to say that appointment was a waste because the person couldn't comprehend the instructions. Next appointment 9am with Dr.Bhatt. Dr. walked in at 9:30am. That was about 30 minutes but the doctor was thorough. Nethertheless, I was livid 2 hours 20 minutes later. There is no excuse for the mismanagement of this office. After my son was discharged from the hospital, he was supposed to followup with this office but I took him to Atlanta to see a Pulmologist because I didn't want to deal with these doctors from this practice. I was right the first time.
Ashley Babb
After seeing all the bad reviews I was really hesitant to attend my appointment that my GP referred me to here. However, I have had no problems whatsoever with any of my interactions with the staff. I arrived early for my appointment like I was asked. My x rays and breathing test were done in a timely and efficient manner. The doctor was great and proficient and even provided me with samples of the medicine she was prescribing. When my insurance did not cover that particular medicine I had to call in to get it switched. This happened not once but twice and the office staff I spoke with were accommodating, friendly, and helpful. I would recommend this office to anyone needing help with breathing issues!
Mark S
Horrible experience! I was refuses service because I didn't have my Health saving card "physically" with me for co-pay. I offered to pay online and was still refused service. No other offer was made nor was billing me an option. They are revenue focused and less on taking care of their patient.
Don Jenkins
I've been going here for probably 5+ years. My original doctor was Dr Lucas, who was great, but retired. I was concerned about who my new doctor would be. Dr Tah is my new doctor, and I like him as well as I did Dr Lucas. He's very compassionate, and takes the time to answer all your questions. I've never felt rushed at any appointment at this office. The CPAP people are great, as are the check in/out ladies. They are always cheerful and helpful. I'm not sure about all the negative reviews, that hasn't been my experience at all. I recommended Dr Tah to my wife, if that tells you anything.
Pamela Tallent
It took me about a month for my new patient appointment, but this is understandable considering they are a specialist. Dr. Gowda is amazing! He helped me get my Asthma under control. During my visit, Dr. Gowda listened to everything I had to say and engaged on a very professional level. The office staff was kind and helped me with all my insurance questions. I would highly recommend this office to anyone.
Erin Keen
Not very impressed with this outfit. Had an appointment with a physician to follow up on a diagnosis and they literally cancelled it on me while I was driving there because they wanted to go home. They have refused to reschedule, I can get a phone call though. If you are going to throw out a diagnosis have the professionalism to follow up with the patient.
Melissa Gartrell
Unprofessional at its best! Im not going to waste my time on it either. They need professional people to do their job in the scheduling department!!
The Word
I went there to try to get an initial visit just to see if my condition could be evaluated for work purposes. The doctor spent more time telling me about his past experiences at veteran affairs than he did discussing me or my health condition. All he tried to do is give me to buy some third-party device to make more money off another vendor, I’m sure they get a kick back. They tried to charge me $380 for a visit. I talked to the doctor for 10 minutes where no test, x-rays or medical evaluation was even completed. They pretend to act like they are the good people and cut the bill in half which is still ridiculous when the going rate for initial exam is $75-$160 on the blue book healthcare site. They are not there to help
Carlton Brown
I will not be returning. My experience was extremely disappointing and frustrating. I observed and read the reviews prior to my most recent and last visit, and I believed and hoped for a favorable, more positive experience and outcome. (My previous experiences/visits were challenging as well.) It appears that there is a sincere commitment to a level beneath the minimally acceptable level of professionalism and competency. All of my efforts and energy and time and money were wasted, and I want anyone reading this to seriously consider all of the reviews. Besides still dealing with my afflictions and issues, this place and these people have caused me more unnecessary angst and disgust.
