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July 2023 by K Hickman
You may have to wait a bit for your appointment but once you see him he takes time to talk with you. He is not a doctor that just rushes you through.
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May 2023 by J K
I was a patient of Dr Gardners for a number of years and he was very dedicated to trying to get me the help I needed. Unfortunately I ran into so financial problems many years ago and was told they wouldn't see me anymore due to the fact I couldn't pay them on time. I have since gotten them all paid up and tried to get some help for my son and myself but apparently the fact that I couldn't stay caught up on my bills years ago is reason enough for them to turn there back my family. Very disappointing that even after I paid them that they refuse to help us out. He always seemed to like he cared about me and my family's health and am really surprised that after all this time they would turn their back on someone (especially a child) that desperately needs help because they had some financial hardship years ago.
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May 2023 by Jeremy Kyser
I was a patient of Dr Gardners for a number of years and he was very dedicated to trying to get me the help I needed. Unfortunately I ran into so financial problems many years ago and was told they wouldn't see me anymore due to the fact I couldn't pay them on time. I have since gotten them all paid up and tried to get some help for my son and myself but apparently the fact that I couldn't stay caught up on my bills years ago is reason enough for them to turn there back my family. Very disappointing that even after I paid them that they refuse to help us out. He always seemed to like he cared about me and my family's health and am really surprised that after all this time they would turn their back on someone (especially a child) that desperately needs help because they had some financial hardship years ago.
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December 2022 by Calvin Bingham
I absolutely love Dr Gardner. He takes the time to make sure that all of your needs are met. He actually listens to you instead of handing you a prescription and shoving you out the door. I have never found a more competent, compassionate or intelligent doctor in my life. You might have a little bit of a wait time but it's definitely worth it. The wait is because he is spending time with the patient before you. Be assured that the wait is worth it because he is going to spend adequate time with you also. If you're looking for a McDonald's drive-thru type doctor you might want to go somewhere else. If you want a doctor that truly has your best interest at heart then you have found him right here.
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September 2021 by Kelli Carlson
My dad lives in North Plains and when his doctor retired he chose this doctor. I have to say I initially had no opinion either way of Dr. Gardner but my dad liked him and as a nurse he seemed very competent. As time has gone on I can say that this doctor has done more for my dad in the last 6 months than any other doctor has done in many years. I can imagine that the appointments are not on time because each person has very differently needs and issues. It’s gone from a time where most doctors have 15 to 20 minute time slots and then your time is up. The diagnosis is fast and the doctor has not looked past the bare minimum to get the appointment over in time. This is not the case at North Plains. He takes time with each patient and doesn’t rush through the appointment. I am happy waiting for someone like this to care for my dad.
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September 2021 by Chuckvs theMovie
Dr. Gardner is a very nice and caring Dr.
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September 2020 by keren “krenHapuck”
He is a caring Doctor, he takes time with his patients and flow with you.
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September 2019 by Tina Alvarez
My mom live in north plains and this is the only doctor in town. Had an appointment at 3:30. Because the doctor is ALWAYS running late we call ahead to check. We were told that there was only 1 person ahead of us so we came in. We have been waiting for 55 minutes and still have not seen the doctor. I guess if your the only doctor in town you can make your patients wait as long as you want. If I did my job this way I wouldn't have a job anymore. I would make the drive to somewhere else because this place clearly doesn't care about their patients
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March 2018 by Jason T.
Hour late for my moms 2nd appointment. As we gave up and started to walk out, Dr. Gardner proceeds to run out into the lobby to beg for us to come back in because he can get my mom referred today for tests x, y, z. When I ask him what for specifically he says, "I'm not completely sure, since I haven't had a chance to look at her chart since last visit." He then proceeds to describe her conditions and diagnosis' right there in the lobby in front of all the others who were patiently waiting. I say, "Doc, do you really think this is an appropriate place to discuss?" After he tries to intimidate us back in the office, we walk out and he follows us down the hall and into the lobby and cries, "If you only knew what I've had to put up with from the patient before I saw you." and then proceeds to go into some details as we're in the lobby once again. And just as we push the doors open to leave he says (with stethoscope in hand), "But I can take a quick listen to her heart before you go." I swear, if this crock tries to bill us for one penny from this visit, the Oregon Medical Board will come down on him so swiftly his stethoscope will spin round his neck. Completely unprofessional, and intimidating. Don't even think of bringing an elderly loved one to this place.
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December 2017 by Jen J.
If I could, this Doctor would receive a grade of 0. I have been debating on whether to write a review or not, but as we continue to struggle with getting the care we need for the patient, I can't just sit by any longer. From our experience, Dr. Gardner has become difficult to work with when it comes to the care of an elderly patient who is very ill and beginning to enter into end of life stages (per every other caregiver -- Home Health, Nurses, Hospital Doctors, etc). Do not expect him to sign paperwork for Hospice care, no matter how many of the patients other care givers say it is needed, if not necessary. It's also important to note that this Doctor claimed to know the exact hemoglobin levels within the patients blood by a simple look of the inside of the patients eyelid. This is impossible and irresponsible. Hemoglobin levels need to be run through a lab in order to determine exact levels. We are extremely disappointed in the direction his care of the patient has taken, as we had not had any problems previous to this point.
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June 2016 by Savannah L.
This dr is very friendly! He always spends extra time with you and makes sure to answer all of your questions. I would recommend going to see Dr Gardner for your primary care physician. You may have to wait a bit longer than normal but he will spend extra time with you!
