Albert Ward, APRN

Albert Ward, APRN
Better Choices Counseling 30 Canton Street Suite 13 Manchester, NH 03103
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(7 Reviews)
Service
3.5 star average for Service
Environment
2 star average for Environment
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
Recommended
2.5 star average for Recommended
Staff
1 star average for Staff
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by Joseph xxx.xxx.29.92
June 04, 2020
Albert, am writing because I miss you and don't know how to reach you. I am managing my father's farm here in N.D. I currently live her in Fargo and can be reached here at Touchmark or thru Rebecca. Love, Heidi
by Heidi xxx.xxx.29.92
December 22, 2019
I think he is excellent. I now live in Fargo and cannot find a provider like him. He is welcome to contact me at Touchmark in Fargo. :]
by Heidi xxx.xxx.82.136
November 29, 2019
Al Ward is a good guy. He is very personable and is a great outlet to speak freely about personal issues. Although, his office lacks communication between his secretary and he. When you call his office, the phone automatically goes to voicemail. He does not respond to voicemails directly and his secretary sometimes takes days to respond. He has a clear issue with scheduling appointments and notifying patients of random abbesses and appointment changes. I can not speak for the other "Doctors" in the office, but he seems rather unprofessional.
On more than one occasion I was rushed through my appointment without being given proper time to speak about topics or issues that concerned me. I felt unvalued and uninformed - and that is why I chose to leave his counseling.
Not to mention, Al is NOT a Doctor. He is a nurse practitioner who is able to prescribe medication. He does have a couple Master's degrees which aid in his psychiatric care-knowledge, but I would not recommend visiting him as a long-term prescriber of medication. A councilor at best.
by Unvalued Patient xxx.xxx.33.199
December 20, 2016
Worst Dr ever! He does not spend the proper amount of time with you and does not explain the medicines he puts you on. He also does not really seems to care about his patients and does not explain your condition thoroughly. He will end care without any notice just because he feels like it and does not listen to your side of the story when there is an issue. He trusts and believes everyone except for you.
by Not Impressed xxx.xxx.68.7
August 15, 2014
I had a long-term patient/doctor relationship with this provider. On more than one occasion, he closed his office without notice when I had an appt. scheduled but did not inform me, resulting in me driving an hour to arrive at an empty building.

This provider was very heavy-handed with the Rx pad and I am only finding out now, misdiagnosed me, leading to years of unnecessary torment.

I also do not feel like any counseling was ever done. Just "med checks" and refills. If that's all you want, you'll be happy.

This provider also fired me as a client when I realized I was in need of a refill and was unable to come on the day he offered to see me. He had his secretary call to tell me I should seek care elsewhere, after being what he described as a "delightful patient" for years and years.

Initially, I really liked this provider, but as time went on, I became less confident. However, he continually Rx'd me brand-name drugs my insurance didn't cover, so I was stuck using him for "samples."

All in all, getting fired by him was a good thing because I have since found a fantastic psychotherapist with whom I actually talk (not just quick in and out appts) and am finally getting help.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.35.71
June 17, 2013
Does this psychologist offer flexible appointment times?
Yes
Did this psychologist use excessive foul language?
Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
Has this psychologist ever cancelled your appointment on you last minute?
Never, they are very reliable.
Was this provider's office clean?
It was satisfactory
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
Not at all, they were glad to help me with anything I needed
by Anonymous
January 09, 2012
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