"2017-01-10T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . "I have watched this practice evolve over the last 12 plus years. I have never experienced the rudeness or incompetence that some of the previous reviewer have cited. Maybe it depends on the health issue that they are facing. I choose to have positive experiences at this practice of healing. I bring a positive attitude with me, rather than looking for them to provide me with one. All of my experiences there have been good, even as I accompanied my young daughter, my Mother who suffered from Alzheimer's until her passing and my grandmother who lived to age 101. Dr. Amy Sparks attended to all of us, with competence, compassion, and professionalism. \nThere are some other great doctors in the practice. Dr. Carmen Barnes was also competent, compassionate and caring. She was very knowledgeable about the issues we covered. I feel as though all of them are on the 'same page', ensuring me continuity of care.\nBoth of my parents were excellent physicians, so I am very aware of what I wanted and needed from the Sparks Family Medicine practice. I know people who think that a good Doctor is one who gives them whatever they want; diet pills, pain pills and miracle cures. \nDr. Sparks messages were sometimes painful;\n\" diet and excercise\" but always honest. \nI will continue to be a patient here as long as they will allow me to be. I appreciate great medicine."^^ .