Zakir Ali's Online Review Report Card

I have had four appointments scheduled with this physician. 1 I cancelled and rescheduled the other THREE the office called and either asked to reschedule for another day or another time. I did so but by the third cancellation I was becoming very frustrated at the unprofessional attitudes. They notified MY PRIMARY CARE that I NO SHOWED two of my appointments. I called their office to find out what happened and was treated so terrible and they continued to argue with me about me being a no show “because that’s what the computer says”. It was so upsetting. I would NEVER recommend anyone to deal with this office.

I have been going to Jefferson neurology since 2018 when I started having seizures. I met Dr Ali once, all other appointments have been with his PA Carla. This place has some of the worst service. I have arrived to my check in time and they have asked me come back later that afternoon because they over scheduled and were behind. I have arrived at my check in time and then waited 50 minutes to be seen. I have called everyday for over a week and left voicemails because nobody answers, and got no call back. When I finally get to see the PA it is rushed, I have to stop her from leaving the room when I have questions because she just wants to move onto next patient. This last time nothing was done (no medication adjustment, no tests, she hadn't looked at the ER reports) she just asked me to describe the seizure and told me to get enough sleep and stay hydrated. If you go here just plan to spend an hour waiting and be prepared for them to reschedule at the last second. Update (2yrs after original review) Ran out of my anti-seizure medication and found out from the pharmacy that the script was expired and a request was made to Dr Ali to renew it. I called the office to let them know it was urgent since I was out of the medication. Had to call again today to ask them again because they still hadn't sent the script to the pharmacy. No surprise that they didnt answrt the first time i called this morning so I had to call again. Got a call back a couple hours later and was told that Dr Ali apprived a 30 day script of the meds, but would no longer see me because I had voiced these concerns to them and wrote the original review. They said I needed to find a new neurologist. I explained that I tried to do so 2yrs ago while pregnant, but when the new neurologist tried to get the records from Jefferson Neurology, they were unable to do so. This was because JN would not transfer my care and informed them I already had a neurologist. This was after my midwife, then my OBGYN, PCP and myself attempted, at least a dozen times, to get the records from JN and get me an appointment because I was pregnant with a seizure disorder. Do not recommend this "doctor" or Jefferson Neurology.

My experience as a patient of Dr. Ali has been nothing short of great. He is thorough, as is his staff. As he said he would, he saw it through to get me into another specialist's office, as well as my MRI/MRA scheduled in a timely fashion. For this I am thankful since there wasn't a huge lapse in time between appointments and such. Dr. Ali also has an impressive bedside manner. I left feeling relieved as I could tell he genuinely cared for me as a human being, not only as a patient, and was inspired to get me answers as fast as he could. All in all, I appreciate Dr. Ali and his staff. If I ever need any follow up neurology work I will be going back to his office!

Dr. Ali was an extremely good listener, thorough, and compassionate during a very scary time for me. His staff is wonderful. Highly recommend!

I’ve been getting Botox injections here for more than two years. Up until today the process of scheduling has been a “challenge” @ best. I’d have to wait until 7 days before my Botox injections were due & then call to reschedule. If I called prior to that it was too soon and then I’d often end up having to wait longer than my 3mos to get an open appointment. If you have Botox for migraines you know any extra waiting can mean an extra week of all day every day excruciating migraines. Not anymore! Tasha is now handling the Botox schedule & insurance authorization process. She’s amazing! She reached out to me to schedule my upcoming injections! Her level of customer service and kindness is refreshing! A special thank you to Tasha! Dr Ali you’ve got the right person for this position she is an absolute asset to your staff & patients ❤️❤️❤️

Doctor Ali and his staff are very friendly and understanding.

I was referred to Dr. Ali by Ashland Orthopedics after a tramatic injury. I was treated with patience and kindness. He performed the nerve tests and explained all details so I could understand and answered all my questions. He also gave me a treatment and long care info that greatly is assisting me, and my pain as well. Thank you Dr. I recommend you to others♡

I was referred to Dr. Ali by Ashland Orthopedics after a tramatic injury. I was treated with patience and kindness. He performed the nerve tests and explained all details so I could understand and answered all my questions. He also gave me a treatment and long care info that greatly is assisting me, and my pain as well. Thank you Dr. I recommend you to others♡

I am on a potassium-depleting diuretic for a chronic illness. Two years ago, I asked Dr. Ali twice to monitor my potassium levels with blood work and he refused, saying, “the body evens itself out”. This year, I started seeing a new GP and it was discovered that I have hypokalemia due to low potassium. I was put in a dangerous situation because he didn’t want to acknowledge a known side-effect of the drug.

So i was supposed to go about a month ago in Klamath falls. I go to my appointment and was told that my appointment was the day before in ashland this is the first time i am hearing this about ashland. After i get mad they agree to a phone appt that day. Mind you it took a month to get the appointment in the first place. Since i have been a patient i have never received a call back when i left a message. A week after my appointment i called about an eeg i was supposed to have. The girl said she would talk to who does referrals and call me back. Still no call back. So i call today three weeks after my appointment talked to the girl who does the referral she says she knows nothing about the referral and will start working on it. I am so mad right now.