Retina Specialists of North Alabama

I had a wonderful experience with Dr Gavin Reed and his office associates. HE WAS PROFESSIONAL and personable and listened attentively to my medical history with appropriate questions and not rushing me. He gave me treatment options to select from, including me in my therapy decisions. I also asked about the bad review on here and he told me that the actual practitioner that she saw at the office was not him, but a fill in, as he was off on the day in question Due to how I was treated by Dr. Reed and his office staff I believe the poor treatment was not from Dr Gavin Reed. I highly recommend Dr. REED for anyone needing a retina consult / and other TREATMENT. I RECOMMEND him to any of my friends and/or family members... I am a retired PhRmacist and I appreciated the high level of care I received from Dr. GAVIN REED. I HAVE PLANNED TO HAVE MULTIPLE TREATMENTS FROM this very fine practitioner. C. DAVID Matthews

This review is specifically related to my experience with the physician I saw at my October 2023, appointment. I was sent to Retina Specialists in Scottsboro for what I thought was a consultation for a possible tear in my retina. After waiting an hour past my appointment time, I finally got to see the doctor and he told me that he had to do a laser treatment RIGHT NOW. I was stunned. I told him I was there alone and wasn't prepared to have it done at that appointment, but I would make a new appointment when my husband could bring me. He became angry and stormed out of the room saying if I didn't have the procedure then I would be seeing him as an emergency in Huntsville. While I appreciated his concern, I didn't understand his demeanor. A moment later he returned to the room again urging me to do the procedure 'now', but my gut told me this was not the doctor I wanted performing a laser procedure on my eye and I left the office. I have prayed that my experience was unusual and that this doctor does not talk to and treat other patients (most of whom are seniors) the way he did me. It was unprofessional and, in my opinion, unforgivable.