Vinings Medical Center, Anita Smith MD

NOT GOOD. Save yourself and go elsewhere.

Dr. Smith has great bed side manner and establishes a positive relationship with patients but lacks in business communication. I was bed ridden with a terrible virus and when I called her office to get an appointment, her staff informed me that I was no longer a patient!!! Conveniently, her office had sent me a bill for services rendered that I never received. And due to non-​payment I was refused services and threatened to be sued for a bill that was less than $ 100. The office staff assured me that even if I paid the bill in full, Dr. Smith would not treat me. I’m not sure where Dr. Smith established this type of practice but refusing to care for a patient not only goes directly against the Hippocratic Oath but exemplifies someone who is more concerned about a dollar than her reputation.

I went to Dr. Smith for the first time last month for a physical and was blown away by the compassion and professionalism of the entire staff, including the receptionist. Dr. Smith and her nurse exhibited excellent bedside manner and tried to make me as comfortable as possible during my visit. They both engaged in conversation, I never felt rushed, and I would have total confidence in them treating me if I had any health problems. If you are a first time patient and are in need of a physical, I would advise you to book your appointment pretty far ahead of when you would need it because those slots fill up fast. They do utilize an online system for receiving test results and booking appointments, which makes things a little more simplified.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Smith since she opened her practice. I went through so many doctors before that make you sit in the waiting room 15 –20 minutes after your appointment time and another 15 – 20 once you are back there to only spend less than two or three minutes in the room with you.
I always get brought back within 2 minutes of signing in and less than five minutes once I am in the exam room including the initial screening. She always remembers my kids names, asks about them, vacations, etc. You don’t feel rushed and can always ask as many questions without feel like you are taking up too much time. That is the reason I’ve been a patient for 8 years and recommend her to everyone I know.

I’m new to Atlanta. Moved from Orange County ca. I’ve had the same amazing dr for over 15 years back home so naturally I was nervous to find a new dr. This is what I will say, my expectations are probably a bit high considering what I was used to. Dr Anita just really kind of amazed me. I am a seriously a bad dream to any drs. doors I walk into. Facing very serious issues.
I was greeted first wonderfully over the phone. Got me in quick. Staff very sweet an friendly. They keep a casual environment an really put you at ease.
This dr has so much ease to her like a friend you could tell anything to. She will fit you in her schedule to listen an with so much empathy an compassion. Don’t let that be her only selling feature. She has Been tenacious in her referrals an fast! She is definitely about getting to the heart of the matter an remembers ultimately you’ve come in to fix something an that is her goal. So thorough goes hand in hand with her Christian values an amazing bed side manner. If you see a neg review on Unilocal.I’m thinking it was a fluke or a serious bad day. She is human. Lol. But to me she might as well have wings.
Goldy

Dr. Anita Smith is my current primary care physician. I am moving out of state so I thought it was high time I left her a review. She is, hands down, the most amazing doctor I have ever had and she will be one of the things I miss about Georgia. She has a great bedside manner. She is never judgmental, only helpful. In addition, she is just a plain good doctor. I’ve never been misdiagnosed and she always asks the correct questions to get to the root of the problem. She never rushes out on you and you never feel like you’re just another number. I remember the first time I went to see her I brought a printed out Word doc of everything I wanted to address and she must have thought I was nuts. But she always treated me with kindness and compassion. Her staff are all as sweet as can be and you really almost feel like you’re amongst friends when you visit. I only wish every doctor I had was like Dr. Smith. You will be in excellent hands if you decide to visit her. And, she’s a dog person, which is a definite plus in my book! :) Thank you Dr. Smith for everything over the years — I will truly miss seeing you a few times a year.

I started seeing Dr. Smith at Vinings Medical after my father suggested her to me. She is AMAZING. I get sick a lot, with various different things. She always knows what is wrong, and how to fix it. Very knowledgeable. She also has a very kind and warm disposition. I’ve never felt so at ease with a doctor. You can’t get any better than Dr. Anita Smith!

I have never been to a doctor’s office with a more incompetent and unknowledgeable staff. After having to drive to (2) different labs for kits that they did not have on hand at the Vinings Medical Center, I had to call them to find out where to take the samples. I was told to bring them back to the office. I did, and they left me a VM at 4:48 that afternoon saying I had to come pick them up and drop them off somewhere else. I went back the next morning and they couldn’t even tell me where I was supposed to take the samples. I spent over 45 minutes in their office (late for work) waiting for them to figure it out. I will NEVER return and I would NOT recommend Vining Medical Center to anyone.

I love Dr. Smith 100% i have been going to her since 2004 or 2005 when i worked out in marietta now i live in the city and i drive to see her i have told her if i lived 100 miles from her i would still drive to see her once you check in i have never waited more than 5 min to go to the back
i love the staff they always call me with my test info and nobody has ever dropped the ball in her office with me
the place is very clean and the staff is always nice
and she is very family friendly +++

I wish I still lived in GA, because Dr. Anita Smith at Vinings Medical was amazing! I have since moved out of state, so this review is a bit overdue. I saw Dr. Smith during the 3 years I lived in GA. She gave the best physician care I have ever received. She was very personable, always took her time in explaining things, and really listened to any concerns. She also had a strong network of specialsts who were also great if I needed a referral. I have lots of other positive things to say, but it looks the other 5 star reviews have it covered! #trustworthy

I have been a patient for five years. I would have given her a glowing review a few years ago, now. not so much. The office staff is ridiculous and requires a separate release for each medical records request. They did not send my report to a specialist as requested, I was told it was «blank» when it really required more attention as it could be serious. She never called me back with labs and I had to call to get info regarding my reports. No follow up whatsoever. Sorry, but she lost whatever fastball she had and I will not be going here any more despite the fact that it is very convenient to me.

I have been seeing Dr. Smith for several years now, and she is great. I have had other insurance and moved to another house since I started seeing her, and I have thought about switching doctors purely out of convenience for myself and where I live/​work now, but I can’t. I honestly do not think there is another doctor out there that I would trust more. When I visit her, she takes the time to listen to me and understand everything that is going on so she can make a sound judgement and diagnosis. She has not been wrong yet.

I am new to the area and was in need of a doctor where I felt comfortable and not just like any other patient. This was definitely the right place! Dr. Smith truly cares about her patients. Her entire staff is always very friendly and helpful.
She takes her time to ask questions not only about your health concerns but about your life in general. She shares what she believes is needed but allows you to decide as well.
This will be my permanent doctors office for sure!

This is your modern family doctor office and you don’t know it yet. I 100% trust the doctors here and respect their no judgement style of practice. This is a group of well educated, well mannered down to earth folk that when I’m not feeling so hot, I’m very comfortable calling on.
I’m very picky about who I’ll allow to give me medical treatment and shopped around for about 3 years before I finally found Vinings Medical Center and Dr. Smith’s staff. I’ve had appointments with other doctors while Dr. Smith has been on vacation and am happy to report to you the whole team is friendly and professional.

I am so happy I found Dr. Anita Smith. She takes time with her patients and really answers their questions. She does wonderful follow up and I am pleased with her overall.

I am so happy to have found Dr. Smith’s office. I really hate when doctors rush through my appointments while barely addressing my concerns. She listened, asked questions, and gave me straight answers with no rush. This is such a relief after years of seeing overworked family practice doctors, and overworked university health center PAs, and detached urgent care center doctors. I had almost given up hope on «human» medicine as a whole (I work in veterinary medicine). Dr. Smith’s office really made me feel like I was getting personal service without being old school, which is so hard to find. Yay!

I’ve been coming to see Dr. Anita Smith at Vinings Medical for a few years for everything from the common cold to sea sickness (love me some cruises), and she is by far one of the best doctors I’ve seen in the area.
Dr. Smith has a great bedside manner and treats her patients with complete respect and honesty.
She has a great assisting nurse too; only if her receptionist was a little nicer.