William Read, MD
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RoleMedical Oncology
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2002

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (609 ratings)
William Read, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist who cares for patients with bone and soft-tissue sarcomas and brain tumors at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
Dr. Read earned his undergraduate degree at Carleton College and received his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in Hematology and medical oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Read is an associate member of the Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
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Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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Genomic Insights Into High-Grade Infarct-Associated Bone Sarcomas. Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc |
T Tvrdik, SG Gjeorgjievski, P Wong, S Oskouei, W Read, A Bahrami | 10/01/2024 |
Rare Delayed Ifosfamide Encephalopathy: A Case Report of Chemotherapeutic Neurotoxicity. Case reports in oncology |
A Menon, CA Enunwa, WL Read, KP James | 01/01/2024 |
Atezolizumab for Advanced Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. The New England journal of medicine |
AP Chen, E Sharon, G O'Sullivan-Coyne, N Moore, JC Foster, JS Hu, BA Van Tine, AP Conley, WL Read, RF Riedel, MA Burgess, J Glod, EJ Davis, P Merriam, AR Naqash, KK Fino, BL Miller, DF Wilsker, A Begum, KV Ferry-Galow, HA Deshpande, GK Schwartz, BH Ladle, SH Okuno, JC Beck, JL Chen, N Takebe, LK Fogli, CL Rosenberger, RE Parchment, JH Doroshow | 09/07/2023 |
Frontiers in endocrinology |
EJ Medina, YM Zohdy, E Porto, JM Revuelta Barbero, D Bray, J Maldonado, A Rodas, M Mayol, B Morales, S Neill, W Read, G Pradilla, A Ioachimescu, T Garzon-Muvdi | 01/01/2023 |
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) |
E Rosenbaum, R Chugh, CW Ryan, M Agulnik, MM Milhem, S George, RL Jones, B Chmielowski, BA Van Tine, H Tawbi, AD Elias, WL Read, GT Budd, LX Qin, ET Rodler, J Hirman, P Weiden, CM Bennett, PO Livingston, G Ragupathi, D Hansen, SP D'Angelo, WD Tap, GK Schwartz, RG Maki, RD Carvajal | 11/01/2022 |
Annals of surgical oncology |
M Abugideiri, J Janopaul-Naylor, J Switchenko, S Tian, W Read, R Press, S Oskouei, N Reimer, M Ferris, RJ Cassidy, M Behera, D Monson, J Landry, KD Godette, PR Patel | 01/01/2022 |
Cancer |
N Somaiah, BA Van Tine, AE Wahlquist, MM Milhem, EG Hill, E Garrett-Mayer, KE Armeson, SM Schuetze, CF Meyer, DY Reuben, AD Elias, WL Read, SP Chawla, AS Kraft | 03/15/2021 |
Scientific reports |
AMA Lorza, H Ravi, RC Philip, JP Galons, TP Trouard, NA Parra, DD Von Hoff, WL Read, R Tibes, RL Korn, N Raghunand | 09/02/2020 |
Neuro-oncology |
RY Huang, P Unadkat, WL Bi, E George, M Preusser, JD McCracken, JR Keen, WL Read, JJ Olson, K Seystahl, E Le Rhun, U Roelcke, S Koeppen, J Furtner, M Weller, JJ Raizer, D Schiff, PY Wen | 02/14/2019 |
Recurrent Epithelioid Hemangioma of the Bony Pelvis Responding to Propranolol. Case reports in oncology |
S Broida, N Reimer, WL Read | 01/01/2019 |
The clincoradiologic spectrum of notochordal derived masses. Clinical imaging |
SK Sayyid, PK Wong, W Read, DK Monson, M Umpierrez, F Gonzalez, A Kakarala, AD Singer | 01/01/2019 |
The use of a predictive statistical model to make a virtual control arm for a clinical trial. PloS one |
JM Switchenko, AL Heeke, TC Pan, WL Read | 01/01/2019 |
Gynecologic oncology reports |
WL Read, S Trivedi, F Williams | 11/01/2017 |
The Lancet. Oncology |
WD Tap, Z Papai, BA Van Tine, S Attia, KN Ganjoo, RL Jones, S Schuetze, D Reed, SP Chawla, RF Riedel, A Krarup-Hansen, M Toulmonde, I Ray-Coquard, P Hohenberger, G Grignani, LD Cranmer, S Okuno, M Agulnik, W Read, CW Ryan, T Alcindor, XFG Del Muro, GT Budd, H Tawbi, T Pearce, S Kroll, DK Reinke, P Schöffski | 08/01/2017 |
Neuro-oncology |
M Holdhoff, X Ye, JG Supko, LB Nabors, AS Desai, T Walbert, GJ Lesser, WL Read, FS Lieberman, MA Lodge, J Leal, JD Fisher, S Desideri, SA Grossman, RL Wahl, D Schiff | 06/01/2017 |
Recurrent Meningioma of the Cervical Spine, Successfully Treated with Liposomal Doxorubicin. Case reports in oncology |
WL Read, F Williams | 01/01/2017 |
Journal of neuro-oncology |
DJ McCracken, EC Celano, AD Voloschin, WL Read, JJ Olson | 10/01/2016 |
Case reports in oncology |
WL Read, F Williams | 01/01/2016 |
Case reports in oncology |
WL Read, F Williams | 01/01/2016 |
Squamous cell carcinomas of the skin responsive to erlotinib: 5 cases. JAAD case reports |
WL Read, KT Brumund, RA Weisman, AQ Nguyen | 05/01/2015 |
Public database of federally funded clinical trials data. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology |
W Read | 02/20/2014 |
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05/24/2025 |
Dr. Read provided a plan that applied perfectly with my situation. Far exceeded expectations. |
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05/17/2025 |
Dr. Read is always great. I don't have a problem waiting for him. He makes you feel at ease. Spends time talking Never seems in a hurry to get to the next patient. I am very happy I am able to see him. |
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05/12/2025 |
Dr. Read is caring and wants to help me. He has come up with a medication that is helping me. I am grateful. |
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05/10/2025 |
All of our questions were answered in terms we could understand. Dr. Read was easy to talk to and compassionate. He definitely made us feel good about my situation even though it's challenging, and I feel good having him on our care team. |
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05/09/2025 |
My doctor was very good at encouraging me to contact him if I need to. |
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05/06/2025 |
Listening and understanding our concerns is top on our list. |
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04/30/2025 |
Dr Read is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, kind, caring and very efficient in his profession. |
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04/26/2025 |
Excellent |
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04/23/2025 |
Dr Read was excellent in explaining my health issues so I could understand. He was very open to my wife and me asking questions. This was the first time in 4 months that I had a doctor give me specifics by health Issues and a specific plan of attack to resolving my health Issues. |
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04/19/2025 |
Very professional, knowledgeable, kind hearted, supportive, and showed concern to patient. I could not have asked for more! So pleased with him on the team. |
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04/18/2025 |
Dr Read is amazing. Has been treating me since 2020. None better. |
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04/15/2025 |
Dr Read is GREAT. |
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04/07/2025 |
Good |
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04/01/2025 |
Dr. Read is the best doctor I have ever had! His compassion, knowledge and bedside manner is perfect. He cares about his patients and it shows. Everyone I have come in contact with at Emory show that they care about me and they treat me with respect and compassion. |
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03/30/2025 |
Dr. Read is an excellent doctor, & I would definitely recommend him. |
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03/25/2025 |
It's impossible to communicate with this doctor; I have tried emailing through the portal about serious questions and one email has been unacknowledged for a YEAR and the other for about six months. Impossible to get in touch with oncologist, takes several days to hear back regarding abnormal lab results |
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03/21/2025 |
Excellence |
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03/21/2025 |
Dr Read is a great listener. I always feel as though he allows me the opportunity to ask questions and express my concerns. |
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03/21/2025 |
I saw Dr Read for a second opinion on my cancer diagnosis. His Analysis of the pathology report and clarification with the pathologist, examination, and recommendations changed everything! He saw things that no previous physician had seen. |
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03/19/2025 |
Dr Read took his time with me, listened and gave me hope for the first time that there was actually something we could do to shrink my tumor. |
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03/12/2025 |
Excellent |
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03/05/2025 |
Dr Read was great and made sure I understood all the choices I had and what were possibilities of what may or may not happen. I felt very informed |
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03/05/2025 |
My doctor cared about me a lot until it seemed like I was in my own family |
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02/22/2025 |
Dr Read was Fantastic! |
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02/12/2025 |
Dr Read is the best. I have never had any issues with his care in the past 3 threes that I have been seeing him. |
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01/25/2025 |
I VERY seldom do recommendations of any type. |
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01/19/2025 |
Nice doctor but crazy long wait |
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01/12/2025 |
Very knowledgeable and friendly, incorporated individualized care for patients comfort. |
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01/11/2025 |
Good |
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01/10/2025 |
I think Dr. Wm. Read is one of the best. He has a ton of patients but yet takes whatever amount of time to explain your concerns! |
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01/10/2025 |
Good |
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01/07/2025 |
Dr. Read and the nursing staff were all incredible and I greatly appreciate the level of care they provided me. Thank you! |
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01/01/2025 |
I recommend Emory to everyone! |
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12/29/2024 |
Dr.Read is the best. He always takes the time to listen and figures out my problems. I totally trust him and his staff. |
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12/25/2024 |
Dr. Read was easy to talk to and showed interest and concern about my problems. |
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12/12/2024 |
Dr. Read is great! |
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12/12/2024 |
Good |
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12/05/2024 |
Good service. |
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12/03/2024 |
Dr Read is very pleasant. I like seeing him. |
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11/28/2024 |
Best oncologist there is!!! |
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11/24/2024 |
I love Dr. Reed and Dr. Felicia Williams. You have an excellent team. Thank you so much |
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11/24/2024 |
I think Dr. Reed is the best oncologist I have seen from my cancer. I have been to multiple institutions, including MD Anderson, MSK, and then Dana Farber. Dr. Reid clearly had the most experience with my condition and had practical solutions. I am thrilled with our progress. |
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11/19/2024 |
Dr. Read is wonderful! He listens and follows up immediately. He also has a great sense of humor. |
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11/08/2024 |
Dr. Read has provided excellent care. |
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11/06/2024 |
Dr. Read is great and personalble. |
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10/29/2024 |
Very nice doctor with greatMannerisms. He's sort of scattered. |
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10/26/2024 |
Good |
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10/22/2024 |
He was very knowledgeable. The doctor put me at ease which was very reassuring. He engaged with me about my situation and his suggested treatment plan. I really liked him and I will definitely recommend him to other people. |
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10/21/2024 |
Good |
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10/17/2024 |
Dr Read was great from initial meeting through his follow up summary note. He instilled full confidence through what is a bit of a scary planned series of events. I transferred up from Moffitt and feel secure in that decision. |
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10/16/2024 |
Love Dr Read and his staff. Everyone is so professional and caring |
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10/16/2024 |
Dr. Read and his staff took excellent care of me and my family. Wish more doctors and staff were as caring as they are. 5 stars all around!! |
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10/01/2024 |
Very pleased with Dr. Read for his compassion, treatment plan and help. |
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09/26/2024 |
Love Dr Read |
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09/10/2024 |
Great |
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08/25/2024 |
Despite my issues with Emory-Winship as an institution, I find Dr. Read to be excellent. When I get past the other obstacles, I always enjoy my visits with him. He is caring, never condescending and very respectful of my concerns and my level of comprehension about my conditions and treatments. |
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08/25/2024 |
HIGHLY recommend Dr. Read and his team! HANDS DOWN, the absolute BEST in customer service! |
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08/20/2024 |
Dr. Read is knowledgeable and his assistant young doctor is also astute. |
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08/19/2024 |
Very good experience. |
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08/18/2024 |
Dr Read is fabulous. He has a very caring and professional manner . |
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08/16/2024 |
Dr. Read is the only provider I have seen in the 14 years I have been struggling with cancer who actually listened and cared about my poor quality of life due to treatment side effects. It meant so much to me and gave me hope for the future for the first time. I am so so blessed to have found him!! |
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08/15/2024 |
I feel as though the doctor listened carefully and considered my comments thoroughly. |
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08/13/2024 |
Dr Read is awesome! Great bedside manors |
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08/08/2024 |
Dr. Reed is kind and expert. |
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08/01/2024 |
Dr. Read is the best |
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07/26/2024 |
Love Dr. Read |
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07/19/2024 |
Good |
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07/08/2024 |
DR Read is amazing. |
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07/06/2024 |
Dr. Read is awesome!! He's always encouraging & listens to my concerns. |
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07/01/2024 |
Everyone was very Supported |
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06/29/2024 |
Dr. Read was thorough and made me feel at ease regarding treatment options |
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06/27/2024 |
Dr. Read has always excelled in all of the above. |
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06/23/2024 |
Fair |
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06/04/2024 |
Dr. Read is an exemption a person and professional . |
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06/01/2024 |
Dr. Read is an excellent doctor with a great bedside manner. |
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05/14/2024 |
Good |
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05/06/2024 |
Dr was very professional and answer all of our questions |
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04/30/2024 |
Dr. Read is the first doctor I've had that has provided a typed report of what we discussed after the appointment. I was very pleased at how easy he was to talk to and how he explained everything very clearly. I appreciate his time, care and compassion! |
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04/27/2024 |
I only offer recommendations to people I know well and I don't do that often. |
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04/25/2024 |
I had the privilege of seeing Dr Read who is an exemplary physician and human being. I am blessed to have him as my oncologist |
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04/23/2024 |
Dr. Read is a fantastic doctor with a great bedside manner! |
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04/23/2024 |
Highly recommend Dr. Read and all of the staff at Winship that work alongside him. |
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04/15/2024 |
Dr. Read and his team are great. I feel I am in good hands |
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04/12/2024 |
Dr. Read has a girato team and Emory Cancer centre is a beautiful and super well designed structure |
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03/26/2024 |
Excellent care and experience |
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03/19/2024 |
Dr W Read was excellent |
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02/27/2024 |
HANDS DOWN, Dr. Read is the BEST physician I have ever had to encounter! BEST bedside manner and ability to listen to your concerns. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone I know going through cancer issues. |
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02/20/2024 |
Oh Dr. Read, is one of the best. He's very kind. I'm very professional and take his time to explain everything and ask as you have the best questions. He deserve to be the chief of all doctors. No very knowledgeable, make sure you treat him well guys. Thank you p |
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02/17/2024 |
Dr Read was exceptional at explaining my condition and steps to follow! |
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02/06/2024 |
Dr Read is amazing. |
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02/05/2024 |
Dr. Read has been wonderful! We greatly appreciate his level care and concern for me. |
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02/05/2024 |
Dr. Read and most of his staff has always taken very good care of me. Dr. Read is an excellent listener. |
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01/13/2024 |
Dr Reid is excellent |
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01/12/2024 |
Everyone involved in my stay was open about every possibility and answered every question or concern I had about my illness and stay. |
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12/15/2023 |
Dr. Read is WONDERFUL! |
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11/28/2023 |
Dr. Read provides excellent service to his patients. He is knowledgeable about my health history. He Listens. He explains things clearly and shows understanding for my health concerns. Truly thankful for such a caring and supportive doctor. |
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11/19/2023 |
Dr. Read is a wealth of knowledge. |
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11/17/2023 |
This provider is excellent. He was very thorough and answered all my questions. |
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11/07/2023 |
My PA gave me the upmost respect, in explaining everything. |
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10/31/2023 |
Dr Read is an excellent doctor and has treated my cancer with exceptional results |
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10/24/2023 |
I am fortunate to have Emory Winship Clinic Midtown on my side. |
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10/20/2023 |
Everything is fine |
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10/15/2023 |
Dr. Read is a very good doctor in every way. He is concerned about my well being, if I am having problems, if I have any questions. He is always engaged in my care, explaining exactly what is going on, and what he thinks needs to be done. I highly recommend him to anyone needing an oncologist. |
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10/14/2023 |
I love Dr. Read |
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10/13/2023 |
Very good experience |
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10/02/2023 |
Dr Reid was focus on my issues and I felt like he was truly concerned about my health. |
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09/27/2023 |
My Oncologist and his colleagues are fantastic and the best part of my visit. Bedside manner is very good and all my questions are always answered. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Read to anyone needing his expertise. |
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09/22/2023 |
Very good job |
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09/18/2023 |
The concern for my problem was evident. |
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09/16/2023 |
Dr Read- amazing |
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08/31/2023 |
Show concern about my treatment |
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08/26/2023 |
All good |
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08/15/2023 |
Everyone is always super great |
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08/12/2023 |
Good |
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08/11/2023 |
Absolutely marvelous |
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08/07/2023 |
The absolute BEST! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! |
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08/05/2023 |
Dr Read was attentive, informative and seem to be very concerned about my well being ( health$. |
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07/29/2023 |
He is a very good and caring Dr. |
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07/28/2023 |
Dr. Read is the best!! |
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07/22/2023 |
Excellent |
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07/15/2023 |
The doctor apologized for the wait. Dr. Read explained quite clearly the options and did listen to me and so did his assistant doctor. |
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07/07/2023 |
Dr. Reed is the best. He took my case very personal. That I really appreciated |
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07/05/2023 |
Dr. Read is great! Thoughtful, easy to understand, explains things well. |
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07/03/2023 |
Wonderful |
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07/01/2023 |
Dr. Read is always courteous and very informative! |
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06/27/2023 |
Love Dr. Read! |
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06/27/2023 |
The Doctor can appreciate me bringing ectra ears with me and encouraged. |
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06/26/2023 |
Good |
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06/23/2023 |
Dr. Read is a kind, loving, knowledgeable Doctor |
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06/22/2023 |
Very good experience! |
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06/21/2023 |
Dr. Read is a true asset to Emory! I highly recommend him to anyone seeking treatment. |