Dr. Jeffrey Dennis Akerson, MD

Excellent first visit

Dr. Jeffery Akerson has assisted me through diabetes condition, 2 stroke episodes, and other personal medical questions way above & beyond what I've expected a doctor to do. I am nothing but pleased with having him attend to my medical needs!

MY attempts to make contact with this office following a screwed up appointment have been met with many hangups after being placed on hold for long periods of time, and non-returned messages and emails. My primary reason for coming in was to get an A1C and cholesterol tests taken. As such, I had fasted for well over 15 hours. I was told condescendingly when I asked about them that "I would have needed to fast for that" to which I replied, "I did". In spite of that fact, these tests were not included in my workup and when I called back to inquire, I was hung up on several times after being put on hold and did not have messages returned. I sent a message and was again told that I would have need to fast for that, and since my blood sugar was tested and was okay, I didn't need that test. I hardly think a blood sugar test is the equivalent of an A1C test. Finally, a RECEPTIONIST in the office building who did not work directly for this office, took pity on me and ordered the lab work at a different hospital (for an extra fee, naturally) No one ever did return my repeated calls. Third and finally, my tests clearly indicated a hyperthyroid condition. There was no note of that, no message, no phone call, nothing. This does not give me much faith that my well-being is valued in their practice. In fact, I don't understand what has happened to simple common courtesy.

I saw Dr. Akerson in the Emergency Room @ ONeill , Ne He accurately diagnosed a Myocardial Infarction. His demeanor and expertise was critical in keeping me in the hospital long enough to get the correct enzyme levels. He may well have saved my life!