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Nina values the importance of having an open communication with patients so that they can meet their goals. She understands their needs and can formulate a care plan suitable for them. She takes pride in providing effective and efficient care to all patients. In her spare time, Nina enjoys spending time camping, hiking and traveling with her two girls and her husband.
Type 2 diabetes, also called adult-onset diabetes because it typically occurs in adults, is by far the most common form of diabetes. It is a metabolic disorder, not an autoimmune disease. People with type 2 diabetes either do not make enough insulin or their body doesn't use it efficiently. While many cases of type 2 diabetes may be prevented, it remains the leading cause of diabetes-related complications.
In the event of a life-threatening medical emergency, call emergency medical services at 911 immediately. DO NOT WAIT! Inform the emergency room staff that you are a patient of Sweetwater Medical Associates and they will contact us. If you have an urgent medical need and need to talk to our providers after our regular hours, please call Sweetwater Medical Associates at (281) 494-4900.
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Sumera Walimohammad
Oct 25, 2021
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Lyndsey Marrie
Apr 12, 2021
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I made an appointment on Tuesday, for 2:45 pm on Thursday afternoon. I received a call at 2:15 Thursday letting me know that my appointment needs to be a tel-medicine appointment (keep in mind, I have taken the afternoon off work and my husband has left work early to come watch kids). Last month I had COVID and developed double pneumonia. I have since tested negative but am still having pneumonia symptoms so this appointment was for a follow up as ER Dr. suggested. I explained to the lady on the phone I felt a tel-medicine visit wouldn't be beneficial as I need the DR to listen to my lungs. She
Brian Burton
Mar 30, 2021
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Erin Null
Sep 18, 2019
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Honestly I’ve been going here 3 years and My doctor wouldn’t know my name if he saw me without a chart in his hand.
Also, NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE, ever.
I have been on the same medication for 8 years.... I understand having to have an appointment every 3 months for refills (even though no other office has required that.. whatever) but when I call and leave a voicemail about refilling my prescription, then show up and they refuse until I have an appointment when I wasted 30 minutes driving out there and won’t even fill my prescription to get me by until my appointment... yeah I’m done
Also, NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE, ever.
I have been on the same medication for 8 years.... I understand having to have an appointment every 3 months for refills (even though no other office has required that.. whatever) but when I call and leave a voicemail about refilling my prescription, then show up and they refuse until I have an appointment when I wasted 30 minutes driving out there and won’t even fill my prescription to get me by until my appointment... yeah I’m done
Grace Roberts
Aug 30, 2019
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Steven Bridges
Aug 05, 2019
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The wait here is out-of-control, even if you have an appointment they are never on time! They never apologize about running late either, it's second nature to the staff at this point. Dr. Alford is great but I haven't seen him in years, too many patients. Urgent clinics are your best bet for colds, minor illnesses.
Yisel Hernandez
Jun 23, 2018
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I’ve been coming here for about 4 years . I seen dr Dina white she’s really nice but rushes the visit . But I come to see Joy the nurse practitioner. I love her she’s so nice , caring and she wants to actually help out. The only thing that I don’t like is when I call to speak to a medical assistant in regards results or prescriptions they never answer the phone and don’t return your call .
Jesus Manuel Rodriguez Gomez
Jun 19, 2018
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Dr. Alford and staff are great. I just changed my family Dr. just because of driving distance after we moved. My wife selected them for me after after she tried it and like their care. I was skeptical but I was really surprised by their care too. He went over all my medical history and then kept asking details. He then explained everything we were going to do to follow up just on out of range value from my blood work. I have not waited more than 10 minutes outside. I even was late one day and almost lost my appt. They came back and said just wait a little bit and he will see you. This is one of
Skipv
Nov 25, 2017
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Dr. Alford and his staff are first rate. The wait time was very short. Dr. Alford took the time to explain everything and I never made me feel like I was just a number. His staff followed up with me the next day to make sure I was doing ok. I HIGHLY recommend Sweetwater Medical Associates and Dr. Alford.
Kellie Schneider
Oct 29, 2017
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