Brian Anderson's Online Review Report Card

Took my 94 year old Mom to see Dr Anderson for a health and prescription review. When addressing her need for Xanax for high anxiety issues, Dr Anderson became very argumentative, insisting she didn’t need the medication at all. This doctor has no compassion for any anxiety-related illness and what patients go through who have it. He was very unprofessional (slamming his stool against the wall and slamming the office door). I would not recommend this doctor to anyone

Awful?? Does not listen at all. He forms an opinion quickly and tries to belittle ur opinion. He will send you out to many doctors for invasive testing just to make himself look better. Do not go to him. He will leave you without your prescriptions and doesn't care. He is negligent.

I had an in-house visit last week, but for what transpired, I would have been safer with a telehealth visit instead. For the 2nd time during the pandemic, the Doc wasn't wearing a mask, so I asked him to put one on which he did, but then proceeded to lecture me on mask wearing which in his opinion in some ways does more harm than good. I would have thought that mask wearing was mandatory for medical professionals during this dangerous time.

I have been a patient for longer than I can remember. Last week he gave me a lecture about the futility of wearing a mask. According to him, wearing a mask to help stop coronavirus is about the same as using a chain link fence to stop mosquitoes. I don't agree with him so I am leaving. I found another PCP locally and managed to get my first visit this week. He decreased one med, added another and ordered a new set of labs, as he said the last set were too bizarre to make any valid impression impossible. I'm glad I changed!

I have been a patient of Brian Anderson for most of the past 16 years. I have learned that as good as he is, his staff is normal 'Low Country Pitiful'. When tests, prescriptions, referrals, etc., are needed quickly, be prepared to make numerous phone calls, emails and even visits to the office to insure they get done. You would also be well advised to check and double check whatever you get from the office. He works for Candler/St. Joseph, as does his staff, so as much as he would like to fix the problem, it isn't going to happen. If you judge medical office staff by how friendly they are, whether they comment on your hair style or shoes, or smile at you, then you will be 5 Star happy. If, however, you want quick, competent follow through, well, 2 Stars is more like it. I know the limitations of the office and accept those limitations, so he is my primary physician. Oh, and this all makes my wife crazy, but she is coming around!

I took my mother in law to Dr. Anderson today. I am her caretaker and am the only one with extensive information on her heath. She had signed a form that they provided so that I could speak with the doctor regarding her medical health. My mother in law can answer simple questions about how she is feeling in the moment but has very little memory of any of her ongoing issues. When I tried to explain her history he stuck his hand up at me and said “let her speak I’ll talk to you later”. It was a bit abrupt and rude to say the least... She continued to give him inaccurate information. When I tried to correct it he again put his hand up at me and told me he wasn’t going to listen to me. I was pretty shocked and frustrated by this as every doctor we see is usually so thankful for the information I can provide. It saves them time to have correct information up front but this guy doesn’t get it. Then he said “If your going to sit there with that attitude then we can end this”. I am disappointed that I didn’t give this guy a piece of my mind. The only attitude in that room was coming from him. I have never been treated so terribly by a doctor in my life. There is no way we are going back to this guy. I declined to do the bloodwork he requested and walked out. If you want to be treated with respect find another doctor.

I took my mother in law to Dr. Anderson today. I am her caretaker and am the only one with extensive information on her heath. She had signed a form that they provided so that I could speak with the doctor regarding her medical health. My mother in law can answer simple questions about how she is feeling in the moment but has very little memory of any of her ongoing issues. When I tried to explain her history he stuck his hand up at me and said “let her speak I’ll talk to you later”. It was a bit abrupt and rude to say the least... She continued to give him inaccurate information. When I tried to correct it he again put his hand up at me and told me he wasn’t going to listen to me. I was pretty shocked and frustrated by this as every doctor we see is usually so thankful for the information I can provide. It saves them time to have correct information up front but this guy doesn’t get it. Then he said “If your going to sit there with that attitude then we can end this”. I am disappointed that I didn’t give this guy a piece of my mind. The only attitude in that room was coming from him. I have never been treated so terribly by a doctor in my life. There is no way we are going back to this guy. I declined to do the bloodwork he requested and walked out. If you want to be treated with respect find another doctor.

I liked Dr. He was helpful. I switched insurance and needed my prescription refilled. This process was like pulling teeth it was about a week process, faxing my new card, phone calls and then staff never told me they didnt take my new insurance!!! I faxed my insurance card to them, no one mentioned they didnt take that carrier, they appeared contracted online. Im glad I caught it and moved on.

I liked Dr. He was helpful. I switched insurance and needed my prescription refilled. This process was like pulling teeth it was about a week process, faxing my new card, phone calls and then staff never told me they didnt take my new insurance!!! I faxed my insurance card to them, no one mentioned they didnt take that carrier, they appeared contracted online. Im glad I caught it and moved on.

Great doctor. I’ve known him for decades. Smart. To the point. Don’t expect a candy coating if things aren’t going well.

He doesn’t listen and just gives a cursory exam

He doesn’t listen and just gives a cursory exam

If zero stars were an option that’s what I would have rated this doctor. Doesn’t even deserve 1 star.

If zero stars were an option that’s what I would have rated this doctor. Doesn’t even deserve 1 star.

Do not recommend - stay far away! My mother has since been admitted to the hospital 3 times. She came into his office extremely sick and he accused her of drinking alcohol and told her to go home. He then prescribed a medication that she later discovered she was allergic to, to then prescribe it to her again. The final straw was he had her do an MRI and read her someone else’s results and told her she had a brain tumor!!! I kid you not!! Stay far away from this doctor.

Do not recommend - stay far away! My mother has since been admitted to the hospital 3 times. She came into his office extremely sick and he accused her of drinking alcohol and told her to go home. He then prescribed a medication that she later discovered she was allergic to, to then prescribe it to her again. The final straw was he had her do an MRI and read her someone else’s results and told her she had a brain tumor!!! I kid you not!! Stay far away from this doctor.

I have been seeing Dr. Anderson for about 20 years now. What I like best about him is that he will tell you like it is. Some people are offended when told things they don't want to hear like they are overweight or depressed - but I want to hear a doctor's honest opinion without sugar coating. You will get that from Dr. Anderson. He has helped me with various sports related injuries as well as internal problems and I have always been impressed with his knowledge and candor.

I have leukemia and Dr Anderson has made several notable catches related to the side effects of the drug therapy. He's not my oncologist but has quickly recognized blood clots and fractures requiring neurological follow-up.

I have leukemia and Dr Anderson has made several notable catches related to the side effects of the drug therapy. He's not my oncologist but has quickly recognized blood clots and fractures requiring neurological follow-up.

Love him and his staff, especially his super PA, Jeanine!