Access Healthcare

I was in Charleston for a short vacation, and an illness that I had brewing really got out of control. Through Unilocal,I found Access Healthcare and Dr. Dave. As you’ve read in other comments, the office does not take insurance but will provide whatever documentation you need to file. I was in the office a total of 15 minutes as he honors his patients’ time by being ready when you arrive. I left the office with 4 prescriptions for bronchitis and sinus infection, and the total cost was $ 135. I would highly recommend this medical practice if you find yourself sick in Charleston!

Good healthcare is difficult to find. This was good healthcare. Of course what I went in for was a basic burn and I wouldn’t have bothered but was pressured by family (you know who you are) and decided to have it checked out. NO infection, told ya! Oh, wait this is a review, not my personal Family Feud show.
I would have given this place 5 stars but thought the doc was a bit detached. To be fair, he was dealing with some technical issues and only had one staff person there so he may just have been distracted today. He is very nice, professional, knowledgeable, but a little chilly in his interaction.
That said, if I lived in Charleston, I would definitely return to Access for other healthcare needs and, I think likely, make them my primary care provider. The staff is incredibly cheerful and efficient. I left a message, they returned my call within an hour and I had an appointment for the same day. I was surprised that as a new patient, just visiting, they were so responsive.
I was there for about 30 minutes and left feeling that my condition was diagnosed, treated, and I was given good information about how to continue the care. Dr. Dave told me to email him if I had further concerns and to send pics of the wound.
The parking is weird but at least they have it and told me about it when I scheduled. I would not have found a place nearby this location. The office is very cool; old house, lots of cool old medical equipment and super old T.V.‘s made into dioramas. The most comfortable waiting room chairs ever, super clean (as a dr.‘s office should be, but doesn’t always appear), organized, up-​to-​date technology, and some pretty fun pics of Dr. Dave’s little girls… nice touch that humanized him for me.
That’s the long of it. The short is that I would go back and would encourage anyone living or visiting here to try them out. I believe they care and that is the most important part of «healthcare,» IMHO.

These guys are great! Dr. Dave is a kind and caring and very professional human being and his staff are so on top of things. A very well run practice, no waiting, quick to follow up on phone calls, questions. Definitely would recommend them to all my friends. They do not accept insurance, expect to pay at time of service, but this is the same as Nason and they are SO much better.

While on vacation with my boyfriend, I got a little sick and needed some antibiotics. This place was fantastic. The nurse and doctor are both so friendly and knew exactly what was going on with me and how to treat it. It is out of network so you pay out of pocket for your visit but you get a sheet to submit to insurance. I was in and out in an hour which is more than I can say for my doctor back at home and they have the medication you need right on site. I walked out of there and could go straight home. You can also call this place ²⁴⁄₇ to set up a same-​day appointment which is really convenient, especially when you’re in a bind. It also wasn’t very expensive. I got the same thing done in Ithaca and it was 3 times the price and they didn’t even include my medication. If you are on vacation and find yourself unfortunately under the weather, this is the place to go to. They will have you all patched up and cured in no time. If I could move this place home with me, I would go there as my full time physician.

Huge sinus infection after returning from Brazil… tried putting it off, Dr Albenberg saw me same day, had meds on hand, paid by credit card (and knew the charges in advance, unlike almost every insurance-​related situation I’ve ever had), and am better. What more do you need?! Also, a very nice guy– concerned about overall health, not just the problem at hand.

«David? Can you hear me?»
It was either an ear infection or a bunch of stubborn ear wax. We pulled into Charleston desperate for some basic Urgent Care help and Dr Dave at Access Healthcare was incredible. Expect to pay upfront and file with your insurance later. The service, ambiance, care is worth it. Great décor, in a
beautiful house on Calhoun (parking in back). He offers free beverages while you
wait for your honey to get checked out. Clean, neat old-​timey medicine knick-​knacks.
Come here for help if you find yourself in Charleston!

I was initially impressed with Dr. Albenberg’s charisma. He does take a good long time when he meets with you. It’s also a decent model of care. My issue with him is that his communication ability leaves a lot to be desired. Many times my email seemed to fall into a black hole. That’s not good for a physician who uses email to communicate with patients. Gotta sharpen up, man!