Cardio for my parents

[Debbrn]

My parents are not happy with there current cardiologist. It is not that they do not trust the cardio abilities, but they feel that the cardio does not spend enough time with them and is rude. The office does not run well either. They live in the Marietta/Atlanta area. My parents are 67/71. My mother wants a doctor that is sweet, and an office that runs well. My mother has CAD. She has had a stroke and since then she has been even more stubborn and wants things just so. She is close to just not have any follow and stop taking her meds then deal with an office/doctor that does not treat her well. Any help would be appreciated.

I know that this not valve replacement related, but I figured some of you may know a nice doctor and efficient office.

Thank you very much.

Debbie

 

[JimL]

Hi Debbie, and welcome! Sorry I can't help with a new cardio for your parents, but if you read around on the forum, you'll find that a lot of us have already met their current doctor, or his brother. A listing of which cards were polite and which weren't would be very helpful.

 

[Rebecca]

Hi Debbie,

I used to go to Dr. Thomas Backer in Roswell, Ga. He has his own office and his wife works in the office most of the time. There is parking in front of his office. He is friendly. I have a sweet friend who is around 83 who still goes to him. He dropped my HMO insurance so I had to find a different doctor. A few times since I have change doctors I have visited him.

 

[hensylee]

Hi Debbie - welcome to Vr - Granbonny had her surgery in Atlanta - think her cardio is there, too. She seems very happy with him. She lives in Nacoochee. She will be along soon and perhaps she will help. She's having ice everywhere and last night her power was out - haven't seen her today, so maybe it's out again, but she will come in first chance she gets. I also have a friend who had heart (bypass, I believe) but don't know exactly where he had it. He lives in Newnan. Shall I ask him for you?

 

[Granbonny]

Hi Debbie

Hi Debbie

Granbonny here..that Ann was telling you about.....I did have my surgery at St. Joseph's in Atlanta....but, my Cardio.....is with the Northeast Georgia Heart Center in Gainesville, Ga. 10 in their group. My Cardio is Dr. Marshall. but, I don't think he is taking new patients..but I highly recommend Dr. Davis or Dr. Scully..The telephone # is 1-770-534-2020...The office staff is so nice..and the doctor's take plenty of time to listen..I call in my INR range..and my clinical nurse calls me back within a few hours. Even, calls me by my first name. Her name is Ashley...Their office adjoins the Northeast Ga. Hospital. We now have a Heart Center there..so everything is connected..if you need tests, ect... I'm sure they will see your parents ..but, be prepared for a 2 month first visit. I know, they will love them...Bonnie

 

[Debbrn]

Cardiologist

Cardiologist

Thank you for your replies,

Actually my mother was at St. Joseph's for a few days after her stroke a year ago until she was transferred to a rehab hospital. I will be sure to tell my parents what your replies were.

We are close to having ice tonight also. I did get home from work before the roads were to slippery. I certainly did not want to spend the night at work. I am a nurse.

Debbie

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