Reviews of Dr. Alan G. Avondet, MD (Doctor)

Karen Barzee

Spent time visiting with my dad to get to know him, very kind dictor

Shalise Jones

My family was transferred to Idaho a year and a half ago. The move was stressful. Symptoms of heart palpitations, chest pain, being tired, etc. accompanied by the comment, "something isn't right" was explain to either a doctor or nurse. I have received the following responses from the medical professionals; "you must not be taking your medication correctly", (I take one pill for thyroid, not a challenge), "Hypothyroidism and Hashimotos disease are the same" (NOT true) I asked for more blood tests to check vitamin deficiencies, "that's too expensive, you're eating aren't you?!". 3 weeks ago I walked into the clinic and explained to the nurse, I feel like I'm having a heart attack, response...... "We just need to check your thyroid, come back in 3 weeks for blood work". This is a sample of the care I've received. Until this day no one has had any urgency to check a 47 year old woman for heart attack symptoms. According to them my cholesterol is high. Why wouldn't you run tests as a precautionary measure? OR review side effects from the ONE pill I take? When I mentioned Levothyroxine had a recall on April 5th and the details were classified, the nurse said "nothing has been on the news and the medication has been used for many years", a simple gesture of research would have been appreciated, but no that would be over the top professionalism. Recently, I went to a Community Care and within 20 minutes was told I have Hashimotos, stop taking my medication, and sent to an Endocrinologist for my symptoms from the SIDE EFFECTS of my medication. Lastly, my cholesterol is NOT a concern. Although slightly unfair to criticize at this point due to the fact that treatment is ongoing, but at least now I feel like my health is an important partnership with my doctor/nurse, not a debate.