Freddy Achecar Achecar's Online Review Report Card

I fell last summer and broke my femur I am 80 years old and Dr. Achecar did surgery and put a rod and screws on for repair. I am now walking and back to my normal activities. I felt that I had the best care possible. Spent time with me and answered all my questions.

I use Dr. Achecar years ago and he did fine, So I had my knee go out back in July 2021 did Xray and MRI he suggest repairing it. I was unable to walk at all But he still wanted me to go back to work even after I explain to him that I work at a hospital and im on feet 12 hours lifting and helping patient he still insist I even sent him a copy of my job duties . I had the surgery on July30th 3 mths later I am still unable to hardly walk and my pain is so bad I went back to him, he wouldn't listen to nothing I was saying I did everything I was told to do put Ice on it, went to therapy, wore my brace all he would say his hurts also, He me gave nothing for the pain he gave me cortisone shot in both knees even after I told him I already been getting shots and they don't work. I got so tired of going to a Dr. that just doesn't care and want listen to his patient. I had to end up going to a different Doctor that actually listen and really trying to help me.

Dr. Achecar is as good as they come. He solved a knee problem that my previous orthopedist simply didn't come close to resolving. And this previous orthopedist is the doctor for one of Atlanta's big 3 sports franchises. I'd seen a negative review regarding insurance. Listen, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM's) and health insurance plans are always a bear to navigate. It's a challenge for all of us. That has exactly ZERO to do with the skill of Dr. Achecar.

Multiple Visits in Pain...with poor follow up. Took over 2 months to request MRI. I was not taken seriously. Second opinion, and am on the road to recovery with a provider who listens. Am fighting slight PTSD from the length of pain experienced

The doctor was ok. The office follow-up is terrible. The doctor was certain a cortisone injection would work in a week, did it quickly in office and just mentioned other treatments but did not describe the processes or time required. After almost two weeks I contacted staff still in pain and unable to walk. They offered another injections, but again said nothing about the time or process. After almost 2 weeks, I followed up. They claimed insurance issue on medication for the next injection, but when I called insurance/looked at the pharmacy orders, Resurgens never initiated the authorization request. Instead of following up on the first order, they just opened another the day -after- I contact them. They then let it sit for another week. I heard nothing from them, but ins denied the non-preferred medication. I have been in pain and unable to walk for over 2 months, with little concern or attention to the issue.

The doctor was ok. The office and staff were terrible after the fact. The doctor was certain the cortisone injection would have me back on my feet in a week, did it quickly in office and mentioned the names of some other treatments if it didn't help. He did not describe the processes or time required for the next step though. After almost two weeks I contacted staff still in pain and unable to walk. They offered one of the other injections, but again said nothing about the time or process required. After almost another two weeks, I followed up. They claimed an insurance issue on the medication for the next injection, but when I called my insurance and looked at the pharmacy orders, Resurgens never initiated the authorization request. Instead of following up on the first order, they just opened another the day -after- I contact them. They then let it sit for another week. I heard nothing from them, but got a denial for non-preferred medication from my insurance over a week later (but dated only 2 days after the initial order.) No one initiated an appeal or new order, again until I called. They could have had a preferred medication and I could have been treated in less than 2 weeks. It has now been six weeks since the visit and over two months since my pain started with no relief and no concern from those who are supposed to be invested in my health.

Dr Achecar and his team are great compassionate and caring folks. Been seeing them for 5+ years and just had a knee replaced and looking forward to have the other one done soon. Dr Achecar, like every other doctor, doesn’t have time for hand holding but sure makes every encounter personal and to the point of improving my condition. He explained my condition and treatment options as well as listening to what I had to say. His technique for a total knee strives to impose minimal damage to surrounding muscle which allows for reduced recovery time and experienced pain, not that a little pain isn't involved. No pain, no gain. My gain is 3 weeks after surgery I'm going up AND down stairs step over step. I credit his talent for that (yeah, I did have something to do with it too). I highly recommend him.

I too can’t understand the negative reviews. Dr Achecar and his team are great compassionate and caring folks. Been seeing them for 5+ years and just had a knee replaced and looking forward to have the other one done soon. Dr Achecar, like every other doctor, doesn’t have time for hand holding but sure makes every encounter personal and to the point of improving my condition. He explained my condition and treatment options as well as listening to what I had to say. I highly recommend him.

I"m very surprised at some of the negative grades for Dr. Achecar. My experience could not have been more different. He is compassionate and caring, and guided me through my two hip replacement surgeries. I hope no one would have to have this surgery, but if you do, Dr. Achecar is a top recommendation.

Dr . Achecar is a Great Doctor He operated on my Knee and I did not have any pain at all .Every thing went smooth.I have recommended 2 people to him and they were well pleased. He needs 10 stars.Would not use anyone else.