General Surgery, Surgeons, Physicians
General Surgery • Gainesville, GA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Dr. Brian Pickens): 4.3/5 (48)
- Vitals (Dr. Bruce W. Brient): 4.0/5
- Birdeye (HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group): 4.4/5 (150)
- WebMD (Dr. Panagiotis Sarantos): 4.0/5 (16 ratings (2 written reviews))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Julie Stortz): 5.0/5 (1)
- US News (Dr. Steven J. Hughes): 5.0/5 (30)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High levels of trust in surgical expertise and professional skill.
- Appreciation for thorough explanations, clear communication, and compassionate bedside manner.
- Positive outcomes following complex, minimally invasive, and robotic surgeries.
- Effective coordination of care and successful surgical results in cancer treatment.
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding medical staff professionalism and responsiveness, including difficulty scheduling appointments or obtaining returns on communication.
- Reports of perceived surgical errors and complications, including allegations of surgical negligence or poor postoperative outcomes.
- Isolated reports of poor bedside manner or dismissive communication styles.
In patients' words
"Dr Pickens... did not rush and answers all questions and concerns. I trust his guidance and advice. His staff are also very nice and kind."
— Healthgrades patient review"Dr. Lucarelli was dismissive and condescending from the first visit and beyond."
— Birdeye patient review"Botched Surgery, Lies, and Life-Threatening Bleed... In a routine laparoscopic hernia repair, Peter Sarantos made a serious surgical error."
— WebMD patient review"He’s very straightforward, but at the same time, incredibly compassionate... I honestly trust him 110%."
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