Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience across the practice. Appointment booking and reception courtesy emerge as key differentiators, with many patients praising seamless scheduling and welcoming staff, whilst others report significant access barriers including phone system difficulties, long wait times, and inconsistent reception professionalism. Communication and responsiveness vary considerably, with some patients experiencing prompt, attentive care and clear explanations, whilst others describe unresponsive phone lines and communication failures around prescriptions and test results.

Physician care generally receives positive recognition, with patients valuing compassionate, thorough consultations and professional competence. However, some patients report conflicting medical advice and inconsistency between temporary and permanent doctors. The practice environment and continuity of care are appreciated by long-standing patients, though concerns about hygiene standards and service quality inconsistency are noted in isolated feedback.

Key service challenges centre on appointment access, phone system reliability, and reception experience variability. Strengths include physician professionalism, supportive communication from engaged staff members, and efficient booking when systems function effectively. Overall, the practice demonstrates capability in clinical care and patient-focused service, though operational consistency in access and reception requires attention.

Appointment

58.90 %
Average

Reception

62.30 %
Average

Cleanliness

45.00 %
Poor

Care

75.20 %
Great

Respect

70.15 %
Great

Seen on time

55.40 %
Average

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A A. Google 3 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Caring doctors who've helped me for years

Throughout my two-decade association with this medical practice, the reception staff consistently demonstrate exceptional empathy and go out of their way to facilitate appointment scheduling. The physicians, including locum doctors, are remarkably attentive and prompt in their responses, always taking swift action when needed. I feel genuinely fortunate to be a patient at this outstanding local healthcare provider.

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M B. Google 4 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Smooth booking and friendly staff

I'm thoroughly satisfied with this medical facility. The personnel are courteous, and scheduling appointments has always been seamless. Transitioning to this practice was an excellent decision, representing a significant upgrade from my previous healthcare provider.

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Vince D. Google 4 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Impossible to book an appointment here

I've encountered nothing but frustration in my 14-month experience with this clinic, having failed to secure a single appointment despite six separate attempts. Even in the rare event that an appointment becomes available, they insist on conducting an initial phone consultation. The entire process is utterly absurd. Switching from the Richmond Road surgery was clearly a terrible decision, and I'm promptly returning to my previous healthcare provider.

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Kay B. Google 4 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Compassionate doctor helped me through grief

I experienced the heartbreaking loss of my infant grandson in October 2021. Dr. Melrose demonstrated incredible compassion, dedicating nearly an hour to listening to my story. The receptionists have consistently shown remarkable empathy during my interactions with the practice. This medical facility is truly exceptional.

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IA

Ismaa A. Google 5 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Rude staff ruined my first visit

Surprisingly terrible initial customer service with receptionists displaying a complete absence of professional conduct (this is a historical review) Upon reflection, my subsequent interactions have been excellent, and the quality of service has consistently enhanced (July 2021) I recognize that we (myself included) tend to rush to conclusions, and in this particular instance, my initial assessment was mistaken.

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TB

Terrence B. Google 6 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Kind doctor made my day better

Exceptional personnel and physician, creating a warm and incredibly patient-focused environment that truly stands out for its compassionate approach.

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FS

Farrukh S. Google 6 years ago

Rating

Poor!

Unhelpful receptionist ruined my whole experience

Utterly lacking professionalism. The phone receptionist rambled about irrelevant details without being prompted, demonstrating a complete inability to comprehend and attentively hear out a customer's inquiry. There seems to be no apparent avenue for registering a formal complaint about this poor service interaction.

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Pippa P. Google 6 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Returning to Dr. Melrose's caring practice

A truly exceptional medical practice for families. After relocating in the past, I deeply missed the outstanding care I received, and following some terrible prior encounters, I'm thrilled to have returned. The entire staff is delightful, and Dr. Melrose is an incredibly compassionate, supportive, and attentive physician. They consistently manage to shield patients from any sense of their underlying professional pressures and always go above and beyond to assist. This is precisely what a healthcare facility should aspire to be.

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JC

Jon C. Google 7 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Worst medical practice in town

Tight quarters, poor hygiene standards, and consistently subpar service. Dr. Peter Love and his spouse should be steered clear of.

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JW

Joanne W. Google 7 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Helpful staff saved my son's asthma meds

Every medical professional here has been top-notch, with the administrative staff demonstrating remarkable courtesy and competence. Recently, a particularly helpful receptionist took extraordinary steps to secure asthma medication for my college-aged son. We were immensely appreciative, as his university medical center couldn't schedule him for nearly a month, and he had exhausted his existing prescription. The nursing team has consistently been stellar, and I truly appreciate the warm, intimate feel of this family-oriented practice.

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TR

Tim R. Google 8 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Quick and caring medical visits

Scheduling appointments is a breeze, and the two physicians I've consulted have been incredibly friendly and highly competent!

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DC

David C. Google 8 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Friendly staff helped my father-in-law

Recently became a patient at this medical practice following a recommendation, and my initial impressions are highly positive! They provided exceptional care for my aging Father-in-law, with the entire staff appearing genuinely supportive and compassionate.

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LM

Louise M. Google 8 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Trustworthy doctors who listen carefully

A long-standing patient spanning three decades, myself and my relatives have relied on this practice's thoughtful, thorough approach. They focus on diagnosing and addressing genuine medical conditions through careful examination, rather than entertaining patients' speculative or unfounded health concerns.

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Tom C. Google 8 years ago

Rating

Bad!

Confusing care from three different doctors

Recently registered with this medical practice, and I've visited three times for an ongoing issue. I've consulted two temporary physicians and one permanent doctor. Each provided conflicting advice, with one physician even claiming they couldn't detect the problem that the others had clearly identified! It's completely ridiculous.

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JQ

Jackie Q. Google 10 years ago

Rating

Excellent!

Quick appointments and friendly staff

A top-notch healthcare facility. Scheduling appointments is always smooth, and the entire team is incredibly supportive and accommodating. I would gladly refer this practice to anyone seeking quality medical care.

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  • St.Margarets Medical Prac 8 St.Margarets Road Olton, Solihull West Midlands B92 7JS

Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience across the practice. Appointment booking and reception courtesy emerge as key differentiators, with many patients praising seamless scheduling and welcoming staff, whilst others report significant access barriers including phone system difficulties, long wait times, and inconsistent reception professionalism. Communication and responsiveness vary considerably, with some patients experiencing prompt, attentive care and clear explanations, whilst others describe unresponsive phone lines and communication failures around prescriptions and test results.

Physician care generally receives positive recognition, with patients valuing compassionate, thorough consultations and professional competence. However, some patients report conflicting medical advice and inconsistency between temporary and permanent doctors. The practice environment and continuity of care are appreciated by long-standing patients, though concerns about hygiene standards and service quality inconsistency are noted in isolated feedback.

Key service challenges centre on appointment access, phone system reliability, and reception experience variability. Strengths include physician professionalism, supportive communication from engaged staff members, and efficient booking when systems function effectively. Overall, the practice demonstrates capability in clinical care and patient-focused service, though operational consistency in access and reception requires attention.

Appointment

58.90 %
Average

Reception

62.30 %
Average

Cleanliness

45.00 %
Poor

Care

75.20 %
Great

Respect

70.15 %
Great

Seen on time

55.40 %
Average
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