Robert C Blackwood, MD

I love Dr Blackwood and his staff! My family of 4 have been patients here for 5 years now. I was referred by a close friend for my new baby. She advised me he was a father to 10 children. I figured as a father of 10 children with a PHD he was likely qualified to give care to me and my family. He is kind, warm, and knowledgeable. They don’t just process you and bill your insurance. They listen and work with you. This is a quality service provider. They aren’t perfect but close enough!!!

Dr. Blackwood is reminiscent of what doctors used to be. He genuinely cares and is involved with his patients. Dr. Araujo is now there and shows the same knowledge and compassion. I never feel like a number or a dollar sign or like I am rushed. I am thankful these are my doctors.

Our entire family has been seeing Dr Blackwood since the kids were little. A lot of his family also works in the office. He really listens to the issues and is open to tests and encourages a healthy lifestyle. He will often take a lot time for a visit. Which leads to long waits. I think they overschedule him… knowing he takes time to talk/​listen it should be longer visits scheduled.
I’m not close to the office. We drive quite a bit to get here. I always say I won’t be back… traffic or front office staff bother me. But then Dr Blackwood always does right by me and i keep coming back.
So the office staff: The front desk person has been changing all these years. Some are good. Some are abysmal. So changing an appt or making an appt can be easy or hard. They have a practical nurse and PA now so it helps if you are willing to see them.
Usually insurance pays well here, but last time I had 2 copays due to how it was filed. I didn’t like that.
Due to insurance they now require a Dr visit for any results. If you go to the dr and get blood drawn that visit you be required to pay again to get results. Nothing is given out on the phone. That is my biggest gripe about the office right now.
Ok, so the nurse and PA. These too have changed over the years. Sharon B. is the practical nurse lady. I’m warming up to her. She’s picking up Dr Blackwood’s traits in that she really listens and wants the best for you. She’s willing to refer you to someone more in the know. And she does an excellent job at staying on time. Once I had her take over my Dr Blackwood appt b/​c he was taking too long and all I needed was a medicine refill check. Her appt’s run more on time.
In today’s insurance world this office has taken a hit. Things that were great before have caused great annoyance to the patients. However, I can walk in this office and tell them my issues, ask for tests and it gets done. No hoops to jump through, they respect your opinion. That is hard to find. While I wish the front office was consistent, and I wish I could get results without a second co-pay…I put up with that b/​c the medical Dr and nurse are so very helpful and listen/​act when you ask them to.