Anthony Ackerman's Online Review Report Card

I confirmed my appointment did an early check on Friday. Sunday I woke up with a fever chills aching all over. I called Monday morning to cancel because I was still very ill. I was told I would be a “cancellation no show” or have a phone appointment with him which I feel to sick to do. I have never cancelled an appointment with him or any SIMED Dr but I won’t be back to see him or any other SIMED Dr. Again

RUN don’t look back just Run Hi

I had a new patient appointment scheduled with Dr. Ackerman who was recommended by my current neurologist who is moving. I called the day prior at 345 to reschedule my 1015 appointment because it was becoming apparent that I was getting worse and showing symptoms of strep throat. The office staff were rude about the cancellation policy which I knew nothing about because I’m a NEW patient. Even after asking the doctor they still wanted me to come in sick. They said if I didn’t make the appointment he would not see me again. Isn’t this a little extreme I mean people do get sick. So Simed really doesn’t care about the health of their other patients or employees? The worst part is we’re in the middle of a Coronavirus outbreak that has made it to the US. The World Health Organization and CDC are urging people to stay home when sick. But Simed threatens not to see patients again if they don’t show up when the sick patient is trying to be courteous and reschedule. Ridiculous

I had a new patient appointment scheduled with Dr. Ackerman who was recommended by my current neurologist who is moving. I called the day prior at 345 to reschedule my 1015 appointment because it was becoming apparent that I was getting worse and showing symptoms of strep throat. The office staff were rude about the cancellation policy which I knew nothing about because I’m a NEW patient. Even after asking the doctor they still wanted me to come in sick. They said if I didn’t make the appointment he would not see me again. Isn’t this a little extreme I mean people do get sick. So Simed really doesn’t care about the health of their other patients or employees? The worst part is we’re in the middle of a Coronavirus outbreak that has made it to the US. The World Health Organization and CDC are urging people to stay home when sick. But Simed threatens not to see patients again if they don’t show up when the sick patient is trying to do everyone a courtesy and reschedule. Just ridiculous and typical of the poor reputation at Simed.

Id read the comments before going and had hoped they were just trolls from a disgruntled customer. Nope. Everyone was spot on. I have 5 ruptured disc and just a ton of arthritic problems and out of the gate hes selling sleep apnea. He wouldnt really listen. I tried to tell him that my problem was being able to fall asleep because Im always in pain but he shushed me and told me hed been doing this for 20 years and before then he was a scientist...Im going back to my other Doctor I dont care if I have to pay out of pocket.

Parkinsons patient cant go to restroom Because you will get called and because your in restroom be ignored and treated VERY RUDE by receptionist after waiting 1 hour to be called back

I had the first last most terrible appointment with this socalled neurologist. He seemed to want to rush me through the appointment asked very few questions because I think he thought he had ALL the answers paid attention more to typing on his computer than to me ordered lab work brain MRI sleep study. Once I got the lab work and MRI results from my OWN doctor I found out the Rx be prescribed for me was for people who have migraine headaches which I dont have I found that out from my OWN doctor. I will never go back or recommend anyone to him ever. If I had a dog I wouldnt even bring a dog to him. Appears to think highly of himself not thinking about the patient. I quickly called and cancelled my next appointment with him. I also cancelled the sleep study as per other reviews it seems it appears he pushes getting a CPAP machine onto patients. I hope patients planning on an appointment with him checks his reviews first. Hes not the only neurologist in Alachua county.

As a nurse I was referred for a sleep study eval..he measured my neck circumference. Looked in my mouth listed to my heart and lungs and proceeded to inform me I had narrow airways beacuase my tongue was too big for my mouth causing my sleep apnea when I answered no to most of the questions on the intake summary. his high pressure to sell me a CPAP scare tactics that included sudden death cariac arrest stroke and dementia..even when I noted that I have no family history for those..he became argumentative to the point of suggesting that he had other patients happy to take my place...I will not be bullied into care I do not feel I need and will not accept not being an active participant in deciding my care options...his demeanor was one of the worst I have encountered in almost 30years of professional nursing in a mnagement positons....Run away fast

He was very thorough and explained things clearly. He ordered tests that I thought should be ordered and even referred me to another specialist to be safe. His staff is super nice and everyone including him is accommodating and very kind. I could tell he cared about getting me a diagnosis.

Very knowledgeable very professional very thorough very good at explaining your health conditions and concerns...I would and have referred others to this practice and to Dr. Ackerman and his staff.