Dr. John Avery Gaines, MD

Patient of Dr. Gaines for a dozen years. Unorthodox, but “spot on” relative to competency based on my experiences. Promised to “Change My Life” on my second visit, after I was seen hobbling around on chronic ankle. I followed his surgical recommendations 6-7 years ago. He fulfilled his promise. Had many difficulties over the years. His empathy and attention to detail was a huge help. Highly recommend his services.

I don’t even know where to start. Dr. Gaines is very dismissive, rude, snarky, aloof, and didn’t seem to care much about what I had to say. His bedside manor is nonexistent. Unfortunately, my primary care doctor was out or unavailable twice this year and he treated me the same way both times. He not only cut me off mid conversation to hand me over to the PA over the phone, but also whispered prior to that, “is this patient so-and-so?” He didn’t even know who he was speaking with! I know times are difficult right now, but he didn’t make it much better by making me feel like he flat out didn’t care. Very disappointing. Honestly, he should be ashamed that he treated me this way.

So sorry I didn’t read these comments before my son went to see him the worst visit ever how can a doctor be so demeaning still looking for a new doctor never going back

I was looking for a replacement doctor, so had initial visit. I found him aloof, not really listening to what I had to say, and trying to make clever comments (didn't work). I'm continuing to look for a good doctor.

I was looking for a replacement doctor, so had initial visit. I found him aloof, not really listening to what I had to say, and trying to make clever comments (didn't work). I'm continuing to look for a good doctor.

Lazy, incompetent, malpractictioner. Save your life and loved ones’ lives but finding a doctor who cares. Read other reviews - it could be life or death.

Not thorough, doesn't care about patients at all. Take your loved ones to someone better - their life depends on it.

Octogenarian visited with shortness of breath, cold-like symptoms, pain -- was told there's nothing to be done. Later that day, diagnosed with pneumonia. 6-8 weeks later, artery is near totally blocked. Decision to do nothing.

Terrible doctor. Doesn’t take the time to listen. Completely missed my diagnosis. Ended up having emergency surgery.

I really liked Dr. Gaines. I think he was very nice, easy to talk to. And he heard me out. Definitely glad I switched.