Nichols Edward L MD

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Recently moved back to Bkfld and trying to, find doctors has been a nightmare. Finally, thought we had found one - Dr E Nichols. When I spoke to the office initially I was very clear about what insurance we had and was told they took both. Arrived for the appointment to find that was NOT the case. Only my insurance was ok. So, are they not knowledgeable, stupid, or did they lie? Doesn't matter - the trust is gone before I saw one medical professional. Have no idea how good or bad the Dr is.... the twits in the front were clearly unprofessional, not knowledgeable, and thought nothing of providing incorrect information on the phone. How could I trust anything said by anyone in that office.

After moving back to Bakersfield I began the horrendous chore of finding appropriate physicians. We have two different insurance carriers. After a few "bumps" I came across Dr Nichols. I called his office to get confirmation that they did accept both of our insurance plans. I was Very specific and the person who answered the phone took the time to verify with another staff person that the insurance was something they accepted. Appointment made. When we arrived - 20 minutes early as requested - we were informed that they did Not take one of the insurances. I refuse to move forward with this medical practice. I can't trust their work, their word, knowledge. Will they tell me something because it is the easy thing to do that day.. only to discover a very different reality later? Trusting a physician is paramount. Trusting the staff is a part of that. But trust is earned and once broken it is Gone. Too bad I didn't get a chance to find out if the medical professionals had more going on in their head than the front office staff.

Great Dr. and location. BUT!!! They have installed some kind of ansewering system that WON'T let you talk to a live person at the front desk. All you can do is leave messages that they DON'T return! I've never heard of any kind of a doctors office that you can't talk to a real live person at. FORGET THIS ONE !

Dr. Nichols is my primary physician and I think he has been very thorough in treating my conditions. Whenever I go the wait time is fairly good, and the staff is friendly. Also I would like to comment on the reviewer below making a comment about the practice being christian. While Dr. Nichols may choose to run his practice in this way you, you can not discriminate when hiring someone based on their relationship choices or beliefs. I think it is unfair to right a review in that way or judge the doctor based on his staffs outside of work choices.

I've been taking my Mother to Dr. Nichol's for the last couple of years and overall, I'd like to convey that he has a good practice. Certainly a bit busy but his front end staff does an great job! I appreciate that Dr. Nichol's can come across a little direct if your extra sensitive but he's to be complimented for how he coordinates his efforts with his P.A.s, particularly Trevor Williams who does an incredible job & is largely responsible. He's thorough, outstanding bed-side manners and is particularly and inviting with family being involved with my Mom.



In terms of the comments that are apparently "personal" in nature; I don't believe they have a place in a Physician review. I'm disappointed that a "Christian" would post something of this nature and don't believe that it is within our purview to pass "judgement" and this person should look to their God to reconsider what they've said. Also, I'd suggest that this socio-networking web-site examine such posting to ensure that they meet the purpose intended?

I've been going to Dr. Edwards and staff for over 7 years and couldn't ask for any more caring people than these. I thought so much of them that I had my wife change as well and she couldn't be happier. They are always friendly and take the time to 'listen' to you and communicate with you to make sure you understand them and they understand you and the reason you're there. I have only positive things to say about my experiences with Dr. Edwards.

So his practice is a Christian practice? So why is his medical assistant an adulterer? The most non Christian practice in my opinion! And he is aware!

This Dr is worthless. He has a serious case of God-syndrome and only thinks about the bottom line. My 87 year old Grandma has been treated like a dog by this Dr. I would not recommend him to anyone.