Dr. Gregory Lyford, MD

Absolutely the best..so respectful and understanding...

I had not met Dr. Lyford before my procedures. I was very shocked and disappointed to learn after being prepped for a colonoscopy and endoscopy that Dr. Lyford, his nurse and his tech assistant had not been vaccinated for Covid. The nurse said she wasn't because of conspiracy theories and the doctor said that the vaccine wasn't fully approved.The current rate of vaccinations completed in Greene County is 31%. How can we expect that rate to improve if health care providers aren't getting vaccinated. What upset me the most was when a second nurse came into the room and told me that I was the patient and had no right to ask staff if they had been vaccinated. I reminded him that I WAS the patient and was paying to be treated safely. I was required to have a negative Covid test before the procedure to keep them safe.After my recovery, Dr. Lyford didn't come in to explain what he had learned. Instead, he left two sheets of paper with cryptic notes. I hope more is included in my file!

While this site and the Ferrell-Duncan site say he is accepting new patients, he is not. I received a specific referral and called to schedule with Dr. Lyford. They scheduled me with Dr. Ng without telling me and I almost got a post-procedure surprise about who my doctor was. They appeared to be dishonest about the referral, saying the referral was "first available" while the primary care nurse read the specifics of the wording. Integrity is important in a care provider and staff.

Today was my first visit after waiting months to get in to see him. I must say that he was worth waiting for! Tall, handsome, smart, and a bedside manner? Impressive!

Dr Lyford is a wonderful doctor. He answers all questions and never makes me feel undeserving of an answer to my questions. He is professional and extremely courteous. I feel safe in his care, and would recommend him to anyone. I feel fortunate to be his patient. His staff is equally courteous and pleasant.