Review by
J. S.
on
November 08, 2015
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HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC - 1200 Memorial Dr
Office & Staff Evaluation
Practice Evaluation
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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Courtesy of Practice Staff
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Appearance & Atmosphere of Office
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Handling of Billing & Insurance
- Average Wait Time 31 minutes or more
Provider Evaluation
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Willingness to Spend Time with You
- Listening Skills Not rated
- Clear explanations Not rated
- Trust in Decision Making Not rated
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Accuracy of Diagnosis
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Post-Visit Follow-Up
“Joseph ask for too much lab work with no explanation of the cost to the patient.”
When I first moved to Dalton, I needed a new physician. I am healthy and simply needed a physical for my new employer. It was fairly easy to schedule an appointment with Dr Joseph Paulson, but now I know why. After my first visit, he ordered a lot of lab work. At the time I asked about the cost but despite nationwide regulations, Dr Paulson nor his staff could give me a clear figure of the cost. The four labs cost me over $400 after my insurance covered another $400. Dr Paulson also asked that I come back in for third visit. Ultimately, I was charged over $1,000 and my insurance company was charged substantially more. The visit should have been a quick physical but Dr Paulson seemingly jumped at the chance to prove his worth to his organization.
Comment - “ Joseph ask for too much lab work with no explanation of the cost to the patient. ”
When I first moved to Dalton, I needed a new physician. I am healthy and simply needed a physical for my new employer. It was fairly easy to schedule an appointment with Dr Joseph Paulson, but now I know why. After my first visit, he ordered a lot of lab work. At the time I asked about the cost but despite nationwide regulations, Dr Paulson nor his staff could give me a clear figure of the cost. The four labs cost me over $400 after my insurance covered another $400. Dr Paulson also asked that I come back in for third visit. Ultimately, I was charged over $1,000 and my insurance company was charged substantially more. The visit should have been a quick physical but Dr Paulson seemingly jumped at the chance to prove his worth to his organization.