This Doctor will get you dead.... and then falsify your medical record to cover up his mistake ... he did this to me.. and I can prove it...PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THIS GUY and make sure he documents his withdrawal time for colonoscopy procedures (should be (6) six min minimum per the standard of care... look at your records (PLEASE).... I am wearing a permanent bag because of this Guy!!!

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What could be improved

Didn't listen or answer questions

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Rev – Jun 20, 2021

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Probably the worst doctor in Atlanta. Each visit I have had to wait over an hour past my appointment time for him to see me and then each time he has walked out of the exam room and left me there for over 30 minutes with no explanation. He is rude and unprofessional. You try to talk to him about your symptoms and he cuts you off in mid sentence and says "No I dont think so"

What went well

No results

What could be improved

Long wait times
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

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Atlanta, GA – Jun 28, 2017

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The office apparently WAY overscheduled and my mom had a very long wait only to see the doctor who seemed rushed, didn't know why she was there (even tho 7 pages of patient forms were filled out and sent before the visit), didn't provide anything other than a generic sheet. She doesnt' even know what he wants her to do or why. He apparently did not spend enough time to find out that the 'lifestyle changes' recommended on the sheet are not applicable or to try to find out what is.

What went well

No results

What could be improved

Long wait times
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well

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Atlanta Ga – Mar 01, 2017

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wait times are always 1-2 HRS - so bring a snack. Front desk staff is nice. Sunshine's assistant is rude, forgetful, untruthful, borderline abusive, gives incorrect test results, impatient. Dr Alan Sunshine is always very rushed to point of forgetting important patient information, walks out of exam room during appt & sometimes doesn't return, gives incorrect test results, reads computer & cell phone simultaneously while patient is talking. Don't see this doctor if you value your well being.

What went well

No results

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Office environment
Staff wasn't friendly
Long wait times
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

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Colin Pohlips in Atlanta, GA – Aug 27, 2016

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My experience with Dr. Sunshine was excellent. I would definitely recommend Dr. Sunshine.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Wait times
Appointment wasn't rushed
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

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John R Judah in Ellijay, GA – Mar 17, 2016

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Biography

Dr. Sunshine holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. He received a masters degree...Read more

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

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Education

1986

Hosp of U PA

Fellowship Hospital

1983

Temple University Hospital

Residency Hospital

1981

Temple University Hospital

Internship Hospital

Georgia Institute Of Technology

Undergraduate School

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Healthgrades Honor Roll

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What are Dr. Alan Sunshine, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Sunshine frequently treats Impedance Testing, Screening Colonoscopy, and Colon Cancer Screening. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Sunshine treats.

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Dr. Sunshine's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Impedance Testing

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Sunshine performs Impedance Testing more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Sunshine performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers

Screening Colonoscopy

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Sunshine performs Screening Colonoscopy more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Sunshine performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers

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Colon Cancer Screening

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Sunshine performs Colon Cancer Screening more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Sunshine performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Sunshine's conditions and procedures:

Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallbladder Scan
Gastritis
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Anthem: Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA; Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS; Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO; Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS; Blue Essential-GA PPO; Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO; Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS; Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO; Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS; Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS; Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS; Blue Open Access-GA HMO; BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA; BlueChoice-GA HMO; BlueChoice-GA POS; BlueChoice-GA PPO; Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS; Healthy Support-GA PPO; National (BlueCard Basic) PPO; National (BlueCard) PPO; State Health Network - SHBP-GA; Traditional / Indemnity-GA; Traditional Health Plan-GA
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia: Blue Choice HMO; Blue Choice Option POS; Blue Open Access POS
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Humana: Choice Care PPO