Dr. Cathi Spear, MD
Integrity Family Care
1041 Balch Rd Ste 300 Madison, AL 35758Accepting new patients
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling (7)
- Office environment (7)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (6)
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed (3)
- Difficult to schedule appointment (2)
- Office environment (2)
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Very thorough. That also means there is more testing than one might like initially, but getting a 'baseline' for longer-term care was the right path.
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Mar 15, 2019
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Very good Doctor. She listens to the things you say. She is very calm and doesn't seem to be in a hurry to get to the next patient. She is the Primary Physician for both my wife and I. We both recommend her as being knowledgeable and caring.
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Marty Kradlak in Huntsville, AL – Feb 13, 2019
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Integrity Family Care and Dr Spear is mostly concerned with volume not quality healthcare. I went in with 4 problems and they were so busy Dr. Spear didn't have time for me so she sent a PA; who determined which of my 4 problems were "Acute". The PA addressed 2 problems and said I'd have to comeback to get the other two problems addressed. They run the place like a factory were "Volume" is there goal, not care, period
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Jan 10, 2019
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I have been looking for a doctor for the past four years. Dr. Spears and her staff were pretty amazing! Everyone was so polite. Dr. Spears really took time to get to know me. She was very informative and had a sense of humor at the same time. I am really picky, but Dr. Spears and staff put me at ease immediately and explained everything.
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Angela Wynn in Decatur, AL – Oct 26, 2018
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Dr. Cathi Spear is very thorough, very friendly, and really knows her medicine. She straightened out my thyroid perfectly, she listens well. At 59 years old, she truly is the best internal medicine doctor I have had, and I was very pleased with my previous one in another state before we moved for 15 years. She is outstanding.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Louise M. in AL – Sep 17, 2018
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She did not say hello. She was angry, did not want to be there, and did not want to help me. She was argumentative and rude. She did not ask me questions on why I was there, and was angry when she said I was there for one thing, and I told her that was not why. If there was a miscommunication, she should talk to the nurse who took the information. I know why I was there!! Within the first minute of her in the room I knew she did not want to help me. Only wanted to send to specialists. Terrible.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Former Patient – Aug 22, 2018
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I have never seen Dr. Spears but I was looking at the ratings for the health care providers at Integrity Family Care because I was considering using them for myself. The person who said that Dr. Spears lectured her on premarital sex tipped the scales for me! I totally agree with everything Dr. Spears said. I hope I can get an appointment soon!:) Impressed!
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Trouper – Jun 08, 2018
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Had the pleasure of working alongside Dr. Cathi Spear recently and must say she is one of the most intelligent physicians I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. Her attention to detail, thoroughness, & management of patients with multiple medical issues/diagnoses is unparalleled. Her love of patients and medicine shines through her work. She is one of the few MDs whom I would trust my own, my friend’s, and my family’s healthcare. Exceptional MD. Brilliant.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
Belinda Isley in Huntsville, AL – May 27, 2018
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Dr Spear is very kind and compassionate. I have really enjoyed having her as my doctor. There are certain areas of medicine she admits she is more comfortable with than others and she is willing to do her best to find something out for me when she doesn't know. Or she will refer me. Either way, I have always received excellent care when I can get in to see her. She has been hard to find sometimes because she has been at several different practices. I like her honesty and she has a huge heart.
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Jan 17, 2016
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I went in for a yearly papsmear and birth control prescription. Dr. Spear said the pap was unnecessary and wasteful due to my age (20). She then lectured me on how having sex before marriage will lead to severe depression, increase the risk of your future marriage failing, you should be submissive to your husband, that I will have to answer to God one day about this, and that God intended on people to have only one partner. All she did was listen to my heartbeat and breathing, then lecture.
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Jan 11, 2016