Putney, Christopher, Md - Family Medicine Assoc

My family and I have been going to see Dr. Putney for 5 years, and he is an excellent doctor. He actually cares for his patients and what is going on in their lives. He has always been very responsive and attentive when there is an illness. He takes a whole health approach to treatment. He even calls personally when there is a major issue or he needs to discuss test results, instead of leaving that to his nurse. Which leads me to my only reservation about the practice-his nurse. She has a very poor bedside manner and is just plain rude at times. Almost as if you are bothering her or being a nuisance when you call about an issue-whether it is a prescription refill or any other question. She talks at you, not to you. Recently, I have found myself hesitating to make an appointment with him, or even call, because I do not want to have to deal with her poor attitude on top of being sick. So, a great doctor, no fantastic doctor, who's nurse tarnishes his reputation a little bit. more

...Dr. Putney is a wise medical counselor who listens and cares for his patients beyond their physical ailments. He has a healthy holistic approach to well-being and has been a great medical resource to my wife and I and our 3 kids. Thanks for all of your advice and care Doc! more

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Putney for years. He is a very caring and outstanding physician. Not only do we trust his judgment we consider him a dear friend. Every time we go there, he and his staff are wonderfully cheerful and eager to help us. My family appreciates Dr. Putney, Nurse Laura and everyone that works there. more

I've been seeing Dr. Putney for many years - he does have a great memory and sense of humor - as well as being an excellent physician. Plus, he has an extensive set of colleagues - he was able to point me instantly to a lower back specialist when I needed extra attention. And, the office staff is incredible. I recently needed to see Dr. Putney for a very bad chest cough, but Rita helped get me in to see the nurse - and called back to offer me an earlier appointment due to a cancellation. To me, this is what personal healthcare is all about. Pros: Friendly, Professional Cons: none more

My huisband I I love Dr. Putney, But when you call in for a script and the assistant doesn't call you back to let you know a script has been called in there is a breakdown in communication. If you get to talk to her she is rude. This doesn't look good for the doctor... Pros: Kind and Caring Doctor Cons: Nurse can't be bothered to return calls. more

Dr. Putney returns calls personally rather than just having his nurse do it. I have left messages late in the day asking just a simple question and he has returned my call the same day and a couple of times it was after hours. He is sincere in his interactions with you and is very straight forward in his answers to any question you may have. more

The first time I saw Dr. Putney, I told him of my upcoming plans to go to Las Vegas and get married. When I saw him again months later, he asked about the trip. For all I know he made a note of it in my file, but either way the fact that he asked (and quite possibly remembered) made me feel important. I have been his patient ever since, and have also referred several friends his way. They have all been satisfied with his care as well. more