Dr. James Lawrence, MD
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What went well
- Appointment wasn't rushed (10)
- Explained conditions well (10)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (10)
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (3)
- Office environment (3)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (2)
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This doctor prescribed me 2 medications that I cannot take due to serious side effects. I doubt he really looked at my previous medical history. He doesn’t tell you what he’s prescribing until after he’s left the exam room. When the nurse comes in with a prescription and I tell her that I can’t take that medication, I am told I’ll have to wait until the next visit which is always 3 months out. This happened twice and wasted 6 months of my time. He was zero help in 18 months. He likes to talk a lot during appointments and not actually treat you. His office never returns urgent calls, even when the patient is admitted to the hospital. My Lupus has gotten way worse and I blame Dr Lawrence. I literally have gotten nowhere in 18 months of seeing him. The last straw was when he prescribed me a medication that made me vomit blood and pass blood in my stool. It was so bad that this medication is actually listed on my allergy list. HE IS A TERRIBLE DOCTOR!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Dr Lawrence is a horrible doctor – Aug 24, 2020
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I have had RA for almost 3 years now. It began with severe pain in my elbows, wrists, knees and ankles. Not knowing my condition, I went to the ER, but could not be diagnosed. I lost my job trying to work @ Stein Mart, in pain, taking Ibuprofen. It was NOT diagnosed by ANY other doctor until I saw "The Dynamic" Dr. James Lawrence, recommended by Nurse Jonnie Parks (Franklin Health). Within hours of beginning the medication he prescribed me, I have not had a single pain in my body. The honest truth. The man will go to great lengths to find a solution to your condition. He's a great asset to the Medical community at large.
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
No results
Ashley Whitfield – Aug 04, 2020
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I had been trying to get answers on all my pain, and after seeing 3 other drs, Dr lawerence diagnosed me with reumatoid arthritis in less than 6 months, he takes time and listens. He is a great Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Apr 03, 2019
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This is a strange review because we first saw Dr. Lawrence 18 years ago in Pensacola. I will keep it simple - my daughter was understandably misdiagnosed by her pediatrician and Dr Lawrence solved the mystery in a short amount of visits. He literally saved my daughter's life. She had a very unusual illness related to strep in her bloodstream that mimicked Stills Disease. He made a decision to remove her tonsils at a very young age and saved her heart from permanent damage. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
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
No results
Susan in Mobile, AL – Jun 30, 2016
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This man will NOT let you speak or tell him how you are feeling. He does ALL the talking. The first day I say him was in June 2014. He stuck his head in the door of the room I was in and said I will be in. in a minute and I will fix you cause I'm going to put you on a 20,000 medicine. He never gave me the medicine yet has told another Rheumatologist that I was Non Compliant. The new RA dr will not see me because of his reply to her. I do not have a RA dr because of him. No respect for him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Sherry in Mobile, AL – Jun 23, 2016
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My Exsperience at Dr Lawrence's office was the BEST EXSPERIENCE that I have ever had at any Dr's office. He takes time to get to know you as a patient. He makes sure that he meets your health needs.He clearly is passionate and devoted to EXCELLENT SERVICE. Meeting Dr Lawrence LITERALLY CHANGED MY LIFE and my Health. My Health has DRASTALICLLY CHANGED because of him and his Staff. God Bless Dr Lawrence and his Staff.
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
No results
Chandrika Winbush in Mobile Al – Feb 10, 2016