3 Best Primary Care Physicians in Halifax, NS

Have been a patient of Dr. Carbyn’s for over a decade and am so grateful we found him when we did. I always feel heard when I have concerns or issues. As someone who suffers with chronic illness, it took me a long time to find a doctor who wasn’t dismissive of my pain. I feel very fortunate to not only have a family doctor right now, but to have that doctor be Dr. Carbyn. His office manager, Tammy, is also fabulous. She’s well organized, kind, quick, thoughtful and I know we’re in good hands with her too.

Visiting Dr. Kevin Since 2020. Dr. Kevin has been phenomenal in treating and providing great consultation with the right requisitions and prescriptions for every health concern since my visit to his office. Tammy his secretary has been exceptionally humble and respectful in all our conversations whether on phone or in person. There have been no problems whatsoever whether it's booking a fresh appointment or follow-up for any bloodwork or scans. Dr. Kevin is a highly experienced physician in Nova scotia with great precision and knowledge about his patient's problems. Lucky to have him.

Best family doctor service I have received while I was sick earlier this year. Receptionist Tammy is amazing!.

Her practice management is highly disorganized. She frequently fails to fill prescriptions and requires multiple appointments and trips to the pharmacy to get her to follow through. She fills prescriptions wrong, so that I have to double check the dosing and the medications myself. She does not explain important risks or side effects to the medications she prescribes. She has very poor understanding of appropriate prescribing for mental health conditions. She has been kind and empathetic during some visits, and dismissive during others. Still, there is no excuse for her lack of knowledge and disorganization- her mistakes have had the potential to seriously hurt members of our family and she does not take any responsibility if you point out errors. She is frequently away for long periods of time and does not arrange for coverage for her patients. She needs to collaborate with another physician or hire help for her office, but she refuses to take the pay cut.

I had Dr Dawood for years and always found her helpful but I was always stressed out because she had to many patients and it was crazy wait times to see her. The staff was rude and they never answered the phones. I was lucky enough to find a new doctor. I went in the other day and the sighn on the door said closed for lunch from 12 to 3. I knocked on the door and the receptionists opened the door for me I asked for my medical records and the receptionist said they are not there, I said where are they she does something on the computer all the time not looking at me and she said they sent them to my family doctor which is a lie. My doctor never received anything from them. It's ridiculous how they treat you there.

Dr. Isis Dawood is an amazing doctor. We are not officially her patients, but are considered "walk-in patients". She has kindly taken us in with the extensive waitlist. She is caring, genuinely concerned with our well-being. The wait time can be long, but that is expected. We prefer that over a doctor who tries to rush you out the minute you come in.