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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Hormes is outstanding. He listens and is unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. It is a pleasure to have him as my neurologist.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is exemplary in every way. He communicates directly and thoroughly. I felt relaxed and able to express all my concerns regarding my arm and lower back pain fully. He is personable and relatable. I have already recommended him to a few friends. I left my appointment feeling totally satisfied and thankful for having discovered him.
March 22, 2025
5
Excellent service
March 18, 2025
5
Efficient office., nurse professional, no wait time.
March 17, 2025
5
Just to say thank you for the excellent service!
March 16, 2025
5
Got what I wanted to know
March 15, 2025
5
For the first time in awhile I felt like I was listened to and the doctor did a great job explaining and going over my health and recovery.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very personable, listened and had done his research of my records. Felt comfortable with his suggestions of treatment.
March 15, 2025
5
The technician who did my NCS and Dr. Hormes were both very professional. They took their time to explain each step with me.
March 7, 2025
5
He was superb is EVERY way !!!!
February 24, 2025
5
He listened to my concerns and exhibited empathy.
February 21, 2025
5
Dr.Hormes attentively listened Made clear his thoughts and plans Very respectful and easy to understand his plans ;didn't talk down to us Very polite
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very thorough and professional. He took the time to listen to my concerns.
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is wonderful, but the medical staff has poor etiquette. Do not return my chart messages for weeks or if ever and then also tell you to Google your questions.
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor.
February 15, 2025
5
Had to wait 30 minutes but when seen was very professional and through
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Joseph Hormes at Wellstar was quite warm & compassionate as a Neurologist. He patiently listened to all our concerns & conditions and guided us in the right direction.
February 14, 2025
5
I'm trying to call the Dr again but the Nurse line never answers
February 14, 2025
5
Easy to speak with. Listened to my concerns
February 13, 2025
5
The Dr. and staff were all very nice. The Dr. after looking through my notes and hearing about my experience for the past 6 months and then examined me and was surprised that I was doing better than he would have expected. He was very encouraging.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is a consummate professional! He is friendly, courteous, great sense of humor, and above all an extraordinarily dedicated, talented and experienced doctor! Couldn't ask for more!
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes Jr. has the best bedside manner and humor. He has helped my migraines almost disappear. I'm truly grateful for him!
February 13, 2025
5
A visit with Dr. Hormes always makes me feel better. He is caring, thorough and professional. I never feel rushed but understand that he has other patients and will follow up with me if I need him. Most of the staff are inviting and caring.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes listens to my concerns, answers questions, and genuinely cares about his patients.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor. He makes sure you understand and encourages questions.
January 26, 2025
5
I appreciated having the video option for this appointment. Even without snow where I live, it was 13 degrees this morning.
January 24, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
January 19, 2025
5
Excellent staff and exceptional Doctor
January 19, 2025
5
I feel the television in the waiting room should not have been on a soap opera. It could have been on quiet music, showing nature scenes, the weather station, a home reconstruction network, or something besides a soap opera. However, that is purely my opinion, and others are free to disagree.
January 16, 2025
5
Doctor listened intently to my concerns and problems. Made good suggestions for preventing problems increasing.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is outstanding. He listens and is unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. It is a pleasure to have him as my neurologist.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is exemplary in every way. He communicates directly and thoroughly. I felt relaxed and able to express all my concerns regarding my arm and lower back pain fully. He is personable and relatable. I have already recommended him to a few friends. I left my appointment feeling totally satisfied and thankful for having discovered him.
March 22, 2025
5
Excellent service
March 18, 2025
5
Efficient office., nurse professional, no wait time.
March 17, 2025
5
Just to say thank you for the excellent service!
March 16, 2025
5
Got what I wanted to know
March 15, 2025
5
For the first time in awhile I felt like I was listened to and the doctor did a great job explaining and going over my health and recovery.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very personable, listened and had done his research of my records. Felt comfortable with his suggestions of treatment.
March 15, 2025
5
The technician who did my NCS and Dr. Hormes were both very professional. They took their time to explain each step with me.
March 7, 2025
5
He was superb is EVERY way !!!!
February 24, 2025
5
He listened to my concerns and exhibited empathy.
February 21, 2025
5
Dr.Hormes attentively listened Made clear his thoughts and plans Very respectful and easy to understand his plans ;didn't talk down to us Very polite
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very thorough and professional. He took the time to listen to my concerns.
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is wonderful, but the medical staff has poor etiquette. Do not return my chart messages for weeks or if ever and then also tell you to Google your questions.
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor.
February 15, 2025
5
Had to wait 30 minutes but when seen was very professional and through
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Joseph Hormes at Wellstar was quite warm & compassionate as a Neurologist. He patiently listened to all our concerns & conditions and guided us in the right direction.
February 14, 2025
5
I'm trying to call the Dr again but the Nurse line never answers
February 14, 2025
5
Easy to speak with. Listened to my concerns
February 13, 2025
5
The Dr. and staff were all very nice. The Dr. after looking through my notes and hearing about my experience for the past 6 months and then examined me and was surprised that I was doing better than he would have expected. He was very encouraging.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is a consummate professional! He is friendly, courteous, great sense of humor, and above all an extraordinarily dedicated, talented and experienced doctor! Couldn't ask for more!
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes Jr. has the best bedside manner and humor. He has helped my migraines almost disappear. I'm truly grateful for him!
February 13, 2025
5
A visit with Dr. Hormes always makes me feel better. He is caring, thorough and professional. I never feel rushed but understand that he has other patients and will follow up with me if I need him. Most of the staff are inviting and caring.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes listens to my concerns, answers questions, and genuinely cares about his patients.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor. He makes sure you understand and encourages questions.
January 26, 2025
5
I appreciated having the video option for this appointment. Even without snow where I live, it was 13 degrees this morning.
January 24, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
January 19, 2025
5
Excellent staff and exceptional Doctor
January 19, 2025
5
I feel the television in the waiting room should not have been on a soap opera. It could have been on quiet music, showing nature scenes, the weather station, a home reconstruction network, or something besides a soap opera. However, that is purely my opinion, and others are free to disagree.
January 16, 2025
5
Doctor listened intently to my concerns and problems. Made good suggestions for preventing problems increasing.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is outstanding. He listens and is unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. It is a pleasure to have him as my neurologist.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is exemplary in every way. He communicates directly and thoroughly. I felt relaxed and able to express all my concerns regarding my arm and lower back pain fully. He is personable and relatable. I have already recommended him to a few friends. I left my appointment feeling totally satisfied and thankful for having discovered him.
March 22, 2025
5
Excellent service
March 18, 2025
5
Efficient office., nurse professional, no wait time.
March 17, 2025
5
Just to say thank you for the excellent service!
March 16, 2025
5
Got what I wanted to know
March 15, 2025
5
For the first time in awhile I felt like I was listened to and the doctor did a great job explaining and going over my health and recovery.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very personable, listened and had done his research of my records. Felt comfortable with his suggestions of treatment.
March 15, 2025
5
The technician who did my NCS and Dr. Hormes were both very professional. They took their time to explain each step with me.
March 7, 2025
5
He was superb is EVERY way !!!!
February 24, 2025
5
He listened to my concerns and exhibited empathy.
February 21, 2025
5
Dr.Hormes attentively listened Made clear his thoughts and plans Very respectful and easy to understand his plans ;didn't talk down to us Very polite
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very thorough and professional. He took the time to listen to my concerns.
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is wonderful, but the medical staff has poor etiquette. Do not return my chart messages for weeks or if ever and then also tell you to Google your questions.
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor.
February 15, 2025
5
Had to wait 30 minutes but when seen was very professional and through
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Joseph Hormes at Wellstar was quite warm & compassionate as a Neurologist. He patiently listened to all our concerns & conditions and guided us in the right direction.
February 14, 2025
5
I'm trying to call the Dr again but the Nurse line never answers
February 14, 2025
5
Easy to speak with. Listened to my concerns
February 13, 2025
5
The Dr. and staff were all very nice. The Dr. after looking through my notes and hearing about my experience for the past 6 months and then examined me and was surprised that I was doing better than he would have expected. He was very encouraging.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is a consummate professional! He is friendly, courteous, great sense of humor, and above all an extraordinarily dedicated, talented and experienced doctor! Couldn't ask for more!
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes Jr. has the best bedside manner and humor. He has helped my migraines almost disappear. I'm truly grateful for him!
February 13, 2025
5
A visit with Dr. Hormes always makes me feel better. He is caring, thorough and professional. I never feel rushed but understand that he has other patients and will follow up with me if I need him. Most of the staff are inviting and caring.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes listens to my concerns, answers questions, and genuinely cares about his patients.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor. He makes sure you understand and encourages questions.
January 26, 2025
5
I appreciated having the video option for this appointment. Even without snow where I live, it was 13 degrees this morning.
January 24, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
January 19, 2025
5
Excellent staff and exceptional Doctor
January 19, 2025
5
I feel the television in the waiting room should not have been on a soap opera. It could have been on quiet music, showing nature scenes, the weather station, a home reconstruction network, or something besides a soap opera. However, that is purely my opinion, and others are free to disagree.
January 16, 2025
5
Doctor listened intently to my concerns and problems. Made good suggestions for preventing problems increasing.
January 16, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is outstanding. He listens and is unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. It is a pleasure to have him as my neurologist.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is exemplary in every way. He communicates directly and thoroughly. I felt relaxed and able to express all my concerns regarding my arm and lower back pain fully. He is personable and relatable. I have already recommended him to a few friends. I left my appointment feeling totally satisfied and thankful for having discovered him.
March 22, 2025
5
Excellent service
March 18, 2025
5
Efficient office., nurse professional, no wait time.
March 17, 2025
5
Just to say thank you for the excellent service!
March 16, 2025
5
Got what I wanted to know
March 15, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very personable, listened and had done his research of my records. Felt comfortable with his suggestions of treatment.
March 15, 2025
5
For the first time in awhile I felt like I was listened to and the doctor did a great job explaining and going over my health and recovery.
March 13, 2025
5
The technician who did my NCS and Dr. Hormes were both very professional. They took their time to explain each step with me.
March 7, 2025
5
He was superb is EVERY way !!!!
February 24, 2025
5
He listened to my concerns and exhibited empathy.
February 21, 2025
5
Dr.Hormes attentively listened Made clear his thoughts and plans Very respectful and easy to understand his plans ;didn't talk down to us Very polite
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very thorough and professional. He took the time to listen to my concerns.
February 19, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is wonderful, but the medical staff has poor etiquette. Do not return my chart messages for weeks or if ever and then also tell you to Google your questions.
February 16, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor.
February 15, 2025
5
Had to wait 30 minutes but when seen was very professional and through
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Joseph Hormes at Wellstar was quite warm & compassionate as a Neurologist. He patiently listened to all our concerns & conditions and guided us in the right direction.
February 14, 2025
5
I'm trying to call the Dr again but the Nurse line never answers
February 14, 2025
5
Easy to speak with. Listened to my concerns
February 13, 2025
5
The Dr. and staff were all very nice. The Dr. after looking through my notes and hearing about my experience for the past 6 months and then examined me and was surprised that I was doing better than he would have expected. He was very encouraging.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is a consummate professional! He is friendly, courteous, great sense of humor, and above all an extraordinarily dedicated, talented and experienced doctor! Couldn't ask for more!
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes Jr. has the best bedside manner and humor. He has helped my migraines almost disappear. I'm truly grateful for him!
February 13, 2025
5
A visit with Dr. Hormes always makes me feel better. He is caring, thorough and professional. I never feel rushed but understand that he has other patients and will follow up with me if I need him. Most of the staff are inviting and caring.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes listens to my concerns, answers questions, and genuinely cares about his patients.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor. He makes sure you understand and encourages questions.
January 26, 2025
5
I appreciated having the video option for this appointment. Even without snow where I live, it was 13 degrees this morning.
January 24, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
January 19, 2025
5
Excellent staff and exceptional Doctor
January 19, 2025
5
I feel the television in the waiting room should not have been on a soap opera. It could have been on quiet music, showing nature scenes, the weather station, a home reconstruction network, or something besides a soap opera. However, that is purely my opinion, and others are free to disagree.
January 16, 2025
5
Doctor listened intently to my concerns and problems. Made good suggestions for preventing problems increasing.
January 16, 2025
5
Doctor listened intently to my concerns and problems. Made good suggestions for preventing problems increasing.
January 16, 2025
5
I feel the television in the waiting room should not have been on a soap opera. It could have been on quiet music, showing nature scenes, the weather station, a home reconstruction network, or something besides a soap opera. However, that is purely my opinion, and others are free to disagree.
January 16, 2025
5
Excellent staff and exceptional Doctor
January 19, 2025
5
Always a pleasant experience
January 19, 2025
5
I appreciated having the video option for this appointment. Even without snow where I live, it was 13 degrees this morning.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor. He makes sure you understand and encourages questions.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Hormes listens to my concerns, answers questions, and genuinely cares about his patients.
February 12, 2025
5
A visit with Dr. Hormes always makes me feel better. He is caring, thorough and professional. I never feel rushed but understand that he has other patients and will follow up with me if I need him. Most of the staff are inviting and caring.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes Jr. has the best bedside manner and humor. He has helped my migraines almost disappear. I'm truly grateful for him!
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is a consummate professional! He is friendly, courteous, great sense of humor, and above all an extraordinarily dedicated, talented and experienced doctor! Couldn't ask for more!
February 13, 2025
5
The Dr. and staff were all very nice. The Dr. after looking through my notes and hearing about my experience for the past 6 months and then examined me and was surprised that I was doing better than he would have expected. He was very encouraging.
February 13, 2025
5
Easy to speak with. Listened to my concerns
February 13, 2025
5
I'm trying to call the Dr again but the Nurse line never answers
February 14, 2025
5
Dr. Joseph Hormes at Wellstar was quite warm & compassionate as a Neurologist. He patiently listened to all our concerns & conditions and guided us in the right direction.
February 14, 2025
5
Had to wait 30 minutes but when seen was very professional and through
February 15, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is a wonderful doctor.
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is wonderful, but the medical staff has poor etiquette. Do not return my chart messages for weeks or if ever and then also tell you to Google your questions.
February 16, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very thorough and professional. He took the time to listen to my concerns.
February 19, 2025
5
Dr.Hormes attentively listened Made clear his thoughts and plans Very respectful and easy to understand his plans ;didn't talk down to us Very polite
February 19, 2025
5
He listened to my concerns and exhibited empathy.
February 21, 2025
5
He was superb is EVERY way !!!!
February 24, 2025
5
The technician who did my NCS and Dr. Hormes were both very professional. They took their time to explain each step with me.
March 7, 2025
5
For the first time in awhile I felt like I was listened to and the doctor did a great job explaining and going over my health and recovery.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes was very personable, listened and had done his research of my records. Felt comfortable with his suggestions of treatment.
March 15, 2025
5
Got what I wanted to know
March 15, 2025
5
Just to say thank you for the excellent service!
March 16, 2025
5
Efficient office., nurse professional, no wait time.
March 17, 2025
5
Excellent service
March 18, 2025
5
Dr. Hormes is exemplary in every way. He communicates directly and thoroughly. I felt relaxed and able to express all my concerns regarding my arm and lower back pain fully. He is personable and relatable. I have already recommended him to a few friends. I left my appointment feeling totally satisfied and thankful for having discovered him.
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Hormes is outstanding. He listens and is unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. It is a pleasure to have him as my neurologist.
March 23, 2025
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AshleyCare
September hasn't always been Ashley Irwin’s favorite month. Years ago, that time of year when the leaves changed into bright, warm colors held some of the darkest moments of her life.
In 2011, a 28-year-old Ashley was battling a particularly bad bout of Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory illness that can cause painful and often debilitating abdominal and bowel issues.
After the intense flare-up, Ashley was settling in at home again with the assistance of her mother. She was determined to regain her independence and get back on track.
But it wasn’t long before the sharp sensation of a migraine hit her full force. Pushing through the pain, she tried to check her email for any new messages, though it was nearly impossible to type in her username and password.
“As I sat in front of the computer, I couldn’t even remember my last name to log in to my email account—no matter how hard I tried,” Ashley recalled the terrifying moment.
Almost immediately, Ashley’s mother noticed her confusion, and stepped in to assess the situation and double-check her daughter’s cognitive abilities.
“My mom asked me, ‘Who am I? What’s my name?’ In my head, I knew she was my mother, but I just couldn’t connect the dots and express it,” Ashley said, describing her confusion and difficulty thinking. “At that moment, I couldn’t tell you her name or her relationship to me.”
Worried, the mother and daughter rushed to the Emergency Department at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center for immediate medical treatment. After being evaluated, it was clear that Ashley was dealing with much more than just a bad headache—she was having a stroke.
