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She did it had to be done
Oct-2024
Very personable healthcare professional. She took her time introducing herself and encouraging me to ask any questions, or voice concerns regarding my procedure. Compassionate, competent physician. I wish she was my primary doctor!!!
Oct-2024
She cares about her patients .
Sep-2024
Amazing
Sep-2024
Very professional, made me feel at ease about the procedure. Nurses were amazing.
Aug-2024
Very kind & professional.
Thank-you.
Aug-2024
Very professional and friendly
Jul-2024
Very professional, warm, & good manners to boot! So refreshing to have nice people in the doctor industry! Thank you for the comforting doctor and staff! Very good experience!
Jul-2024
Very smart and informative we learned a great deal from my experience with her and I would highly recommend her for anyone having any gastrointestinal issues
Jul-2024
She is an excellent doctor! She answered all my questions about my medical condition and treatment plant clearly and in a way that i could understand. she showed a genuine concern.
Jul-2024
She listens.
Jul-2024
answered all my questions and did a great job taking care of my needs.
Jun-2024
Very astute in her questions. Excellent communicator. Very knowledgeable including information about how to take one of my prescriptions not before communicated.
May-2024
Very good, overall. She was rushed when she was explaining my results to me and seemed to want to just move on to the next patient.
May-2024
Was pleased with Dr Fotouhie. She explained things very well and did not rush the visit. I really appreciated her time and discussion.
May-2024
Professional and caring. She asked me about my health background and that iof my family. Thoroughly discussed my options at my age and supported my decision.
May-2024
Dr Fotouhie is wonderful!! She is attentive, knowledgeable and comforting.
Apr-2024
Very professional. Efficient use of all our time.
Apr-2024
Dr. Fotouhie was great. She thoroughly explained my outcomes, gave me context of my procedure today versus previous findings, and did so in a way that gave me great confidence in knowing I am healthy!
Apr-2024
Dr. Fatouhie answered my questions, explained options, and set up next steps. Very thorough and professional
Apr-2024
I was nervous about seeing a new gastroenterologist. But, she exceeded my expectations. She reviewed my records prior to our visit, listened, asked good questions, did not cut me off and we made a plan. I'm sorry and relieved to find a caring physician.
Apr-2024
Wonderful!
Mar-2024
Very friendly and caring Doctor.
I look forward to our follow-up appointment.
Mar-2024
Very professional and nice.
Mar-2024
Excellent doctor. Very helpful.
Mar-2024
Best Doctor for a colonoscopy
Feb-2024
Very professional, patient and knowledgeable. I appreciate the time she took to explain all issues I am currently experiencing.
Mar-2024
Dr. Fotouhie was kind, knowledgeable, and very in depth with my history, taking each symptom at a time and delving into their cause further. She ordered tests that other GI doctors in the past have denied me, and I feel like my concerns were addressed
Feb-2024
Dr. Fotouhie was friendly, kind and professional, the whole team was at SGA. They made me feel comfortable in spite of a procedure that feels somewhat embarrassing
Thank you all so much!
Feb-2024
Gave good explanation of my health
Feb-2024
Really liked her she explained everything to us! Would recommend!
Jan-2024
Very thorough and explained all options to us. Really liked her very personable. She really made me comfortable talking to her really like her.
Jan-2024
Dr, Fotouhie listened to my concerns and has a plan of action in place to figure out what is going on. She is very professional, kind, caring and genuine.
Jan-2024
Such a great experience. Dr Fotouhie was so kind and asked several questions. Very inviting and easy to talk to!
Dec-2023
She explained everything to me about the liver
Dec-2023
Exceptionally smart.
Dec-2023
Dr. Fotouhie was wonderful! Explained everything in detail-pros and cons. Asked all the right questions. Very likeable.
Nov-2023
Dr. Fotouhie asks questions, listens carefully & suggests several possible causes of my condition. She then proposed 2 different actions for me to follow to try to determine the cause.
Dec-2023
People were so nice, all went well.
Nov-2023
Reassuring, answered questions, and my procedure went well.
Nov-2023
Thank you Doctor, for listening me and answer my questions!
Oct-2023
Dr. Foutohie is an excellent doctor. Very patient and understanding. Listens carefully to what you say and always offers options for your health and well-being. I recommend her highly.
Oct-2023
Kind, excellent communication, she put me at ease and it was a great experienc.
Oct-2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Oct-2023
Very personable, excellent experience.
Oct-2023
Doctor Fotouhie was very nice and explained her concerns I would recommend anyone to her
Oct-2023
Very clear description of dx options
Oct-2023
Very caring, very informative, very cautious, very compassionate Shes one of the best Doctors I've ever had, and I've seen alot. I would highly recommend her, too bad she couldn't be my Primary doctor.
Oct-2023
She is very nice. I like the fact that we could purchase the package for the colonoscopy procedure that had what we needed. I also like the printed out copy of instructions. Thank you.
Oct-2023
So professional. Answering my ?? N words I could understand.
Sep-2023
Dr. Fotouhie was thorough and kind. I would see her again if I had a problem needing her expertise.
Sep-2023
Very good communication, timely, and efficent.
Sep-2023
She is the first doctor to complete an Endoscopy and not leave me with a sore throat!
Sep-2023
She’s amazing! Very happy to answer questions, and very thorough with her replies.
Sep-2023
Wonderful experience with Dr. Fotouhie!
Sep-2023
Very informative and great professionals
Aug-2023
She was amazing as usual. I'm happy she's my doctor.
Aug-2023
Nice staff,everyone was helpful.
Aug-2023
Azadeh was great, kind, and professional. It was in and out and she didn’t make me wait like a most Drs do
Aug-2023
I totally was impressed with her kindness and knowledge!!
Aug-2023
Excellent Doctor. Took time to listen. Explained very clearly and with detail.
Aug-2023
Very through and great doctor
Aug-2023
Beautiful Awesome and Amazing
Jul-2023
She took time to answer my questions and did an excellent job.
Jul-2023
One of the best physicians I have ever b been under the care of. Thoughtful, patient, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I recommend Dr. Fotouhie to all! Thanks Dr. Fotouhie!
Jul-2023
The whole team was great!!!! Very kind and caring team
Jun-2023
I appreciate your professionalism.
Jun-2023
Dr. Fotouhie has that rare blend of professionalism and compassion that assures me I'm getting the best care available!
Jun-2023
Dr. Fotouhie was very thorough, friendly, and informative. I left feeling secure that she will be a great match for me and my needs.
Jun-2023
Dr. Fotouhie, the front desk staff, the anesthesia (nurse?), the surgical {nurse?) and check-out staff were all informative, kind and very patient given my anxiety (nerves) re the procedure. I enthusiastically recommend SWGI Associates and most definitely plan to return for future check-ups/procedures.
Jun-2023
Dr Fotouhie did an excellent job in explaining the exam she was performing. She also did very well in answering my questions.
May-2023
Listens to you and very caring
May-2023
Great doctor and very friendly, ensures you understand everything
Apr-2023
Excellent doctor! She took her time explaining everything, & made us feel at ease concerning my upcoming procedure. Definitely would recommend her! Thank you!
Apr-2023
Very professional!! The entire staff was above reproach! I was very nervous going into this and it was a breeze. Even the drink- while it was not the best- it certainly could have been a lot worse. It tasted like Lemon lime with salt... Thank you to the entire staff, the anastheseologist, the nurses and the doc!! I(as well as the front office staff!!) Literally not one issue!!
Apr-2023
was very nice and helpful.
Apr-2023
She’s awesome.Great bedside manner,thorough explaining things,answered all my questions before and after procedure. Very pleased.
Apr-2023
Thank you! For you explanation ‘
Apr-2023
She is very knowledgeable, concerned about determining the problem
Apr-2023
Great interaction. Thankyou
Apr-2023
Everyone was extremely nice and caring. Took time to answer my questions and genuinely cared about their patient!
Mar-2023
I was very impressed by Dr. Fotouhie. She was caring and very thorough. My procedure was a much better experience than I had at the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. I wouldn't hesitate to recommed Dr. Fotouhie and SW A.
Mar-2023
Pleasant.
Brief, but covered all bases.
Mar-2023
If you have this gastrointestinal doctor then you have a professional and probably the best looking in Albuquerque
Mar-2023
Entire staff was very nice, courteous & professional. I was treated very well
Mar-2023
Very difficult to get follow up information or a basic message returned by Dr. Seems the typical for the medical profession after COVID.
Mar-2023
Very caring--even in a televisit.
Feb-2023
I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Fotouhie. She was so comforting, and explained everything in detail. I was so stressed out and she was able to calm me down by the time my appointment was over. Thank you for the amazing experience.
Feb-2023
Thank you for explaining the procedure and my results clearly and precisely. It was good to have a very personable doctor.
Feb-2023
What a great experience, I was treated so well everybody was so kind.
Feb-2023
Dr F was unbelievable. Very patient. First class.
Feb-2023
My prodruce wasn't finished. When I asked it be finished.
Feb-2023
Kind, compassionate, and a great doctors!
Feb-2023
You all were very courteous and kind. Thank You. Estella
Feb-2023
Very professional and nice so was the whole staff
Feb-2023
Doctor Fotouhie was very nice she explained everything to me before the procedure and after
Feb-2023
Thanks for great care
Jan-2023
Very nice took her time to listen to my issues and order more testing to get an answer of my issues.
Jan-2023
Absolutely amazing !
Jan-2023
She was great as was everyone there, explained everything and were extremely friendly!!
Jan-2023
Excellent doctor.
Jan-2023
Very thorough and knowledgeable doctor.
Jan-2023
Kind, respectful, and knowledgeable, I appreciate her patience with my multiple questions.
Jan-2023
Great communications. Felt like I was listened to, and my care was very important to her. Both she and the other members of the medical personnel were the same way...great caregivers!
Jan-2023
Very nice people had a good experience
Dec-2022
Very Awesome
Dec-2022
Excellent and caring service and good initial discussion of results.
Dec-2022
She gave clear sequential information for our process. She explained the purpose for all. Very comfortable encounter. Didn't mind questions and answered them completely.
Nov-2022
Doctor nice, clear and concise. No soreness or aftereffects at all.
Nov-2022
friendly and used my title
Nov-2022
Friendly and informative
Oct-2022
Good listener. Explained everything thoroughly.
Oct-2022
Dr. Fotouhie listens carefully to me and answers my questions in a way that I can understand. I really feel that she genuinely cares about me and my health. I’m thankful she is my doctor!
Oct-2022
Exceptional care and consideration!
Oct-2022
Takes time to listen and give various options.
Oct-2022
Very informative. Information was very short and sweet not long and drawn out.
Oct-2022
Very professional and personable.
Oct-2022
I am so satisfied with Doctor Fotouhie’s bedside manner. The time she took to explain things to me and the WAY she explained it was EVERYTHING. Very lovely and professional. I’m just sorry she won’t be the one performing my upcoming procedure.. but that falls on me having to. I’ve fast due to insurance reasons. I will recommend her to anyone who needs GI services.
Thank you Doctor Fotouhie, you’re the best.
Angelique GS
Sep-2022
This a doc with a reeeal nice bedside manner. Explained everything well. Actually, EVERYONE I came in contact with was awesome. Thanks for being the best!
Sep-2022
This was my first follow up after a hospitalization. Dr. Fotouhie really listened to my concerns and I felt really confident in her knowledge of what we need to do next. Thank you for listening and your caring demeanor. I’ll admit that nurses are not always the easiest patients but I am happy with the care I’ve received with SW GI and Dr. Fotouhie.
Aug-2022
great dr. and person
Aug-2022
Very professional and caring from all .
Aug-2022
Very caring and friendly. Answered all my que.stions
Aug-2022
Dr. Fatouhie was so professional, kind and caring. Excellent personal and medical skills. Would highly recommend.
Aug-2022
She is kind and comforting and in addition is good at what she does.
I felt well cared for. Dr Fotouhie has good communication skills. She is careful to explain the procedure and answer questions.
Aug-2022
Dr. Fotouhie is so detail oriented and empathetic. She is an amazing doctor who I highly recommend.
Aug-2022
Very caring and compassionate, made me feel comfortable.
May-2022
Explained everything in great detail in such a way I understand everything. Very polite, and professional.
Apr-2022
Very concerned with my issues, is willing to look for answers. Refreshing to find a Doctor that acts like a Doctor. I was very, very impressed.
Apr-2022
Dr. Fotouhie is absolutely amazing! She truly cares, and she is constantly on the look out for additional treatment options. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Apr-2022
Dr. Fotouhie provided great information and helped me understand how to handle my symptoms and suppress them as well!
Apr-2022
Dr. Fotouhie has been great! I am grateful
Apr-2022
Listened and answered all my questions. Very thorough.
Apr-2022
great doctor and team including receptionist.
Mar-2022
Very nice doctor. Endoscopy went well.. She and her entire staff were awesome. Thank you
Mar-2022
Great caring doctor and listens to patient
Mar-2022
What an excellent young doctor. My procedure was one of the easiest things I have ever done in my life. The entire team who cared for me were superb from start to finish. I am fortunate to have been referred to this facility and to these medical professionals. I highly recommend Dr. Fotouhie and the staff at Southwest Gastroenterology.
Feb-2022
She explained things very clearly, answered my questions, and stated her recommended solution.
Feb-2022
Dr. Fatouhie took the time to explain the procedure beforehand, then went over the results with me, giving me all the time I needed to ask questions.
Feb-2022
Sweetest, most kind and informative doctor I've ever meet.
Feb-2022
Very thorough and explained everything great
Feb-2022
She is wonderful! I enjoy my appointments with her. She is caring, professional, knowledgeable & just overall a great doctor.
Feb-2022
Dr. Fotouhie was amazing! I loved her bed side manner and her prior and post explanation of the procedure. I'd recommend her 110%. Thank you Doctor!
Feb-2022
Extremely through.
Feb-2022
She was friendly; explained what was going to happen; allowed me to ask questions and answered them all; and instilled confidence.
Also was favorably impressed by the anesthesiologist, nurses and staff.
Feb-2022
Dr. Fotouhie is so smart, kind, and easy to talk to.
Jan-2022
Dr Fotouhie took time with me to explain things clearly, was professional, friendly, and respectful, and showed concern for me, And was concerned with what I had to say. I gave her five stars plus!
Jan-2022
Dr. Fotouhie is one of the best providers that I’ve worked with. She’s empathetic toward my concerns, very thorough, and is great at communicating the answers to my questions. Can’t recommend her enough!
Jan-2022
Such a GREAT listener, with compassion...
Jan-2022
My Via video didn't at time on my appointment, so went out of her way to give me a call and I appreciate so much that she that, that proves to me, she cares about patients. And to top it off she sounded very friendly and helpful. Thank you
Jan-2022
I was very apprehensive about my procedures but doctor and staff all were very professional calm and made me feel at ease as soon as I arrived. I can’t thank you guys enough for what you did.
Jan-2022
So attentive and compassionate.
Jan-2022
Great listener.
Dec-2021
Very knowledgeable and well spoken. Excellent explanations and bedside manner. I feel I am in good hands!
Dec-2021
Dr Fotouhie is very thorough - she listens closely, considers what you have said and then provides options for treatment. Very good experience!
Dec-2021
Appreciate the time Dr. Fotouhie took with me, answering my questions and providing good information.
Nov-2021
We are lucky to have her in New Mexico!!!!
Nov-2021
Dr. Fotouhie is amazing. She’s very thorough and spends time with you and listens to you. She’s very compassionate and cares about her patients.
Nov-2021
very informative, answered all my questions. Great Job.
Nov-2021
Supportive, good listener, realistic planning
Oct-2021
I really enjoyed being seen by you, you are very caring and took the time to explain everything making sure I understand. Thank you!
Oct-2021
The doctor was very professional and caring towards me. She also explained everything that that was going to happen with my procedure.
Oct-2021
Pleasant manner, and spent time explaining conditions and options.
Oct-2021
Polite, friendly, talked to you as a person and not information on a sheet.
Oct-2021
Very professional and caring.
Oct-2021
knowledgable and informative
Oct-2021
Very nice and professional
Oct-2021
I was immediately impressed!
Her excellent bedside manner and articulation of the procedure just prior to and after, was Professional, friendly and clarifying.
Highly Recommended.
Oct-2021
She is very good
Oct-2021
Dr.Fotouhie was AMAZING! She has an excellent bedside manner, asked thorough questions, and shared her plan of care in a clear and detailed manner.
Sep-2021
Very professional. I appreciated the thorough directions.
Sep-2021
Perfect in every way.
Sep-2021
She is awesome!
She explained to me everything very well in an easy way!
Thank you so much!
Sep-2021
Dr Fotouhie is great at what she does but when you try calling the office they never answer you leave a message no one gets back to you the E-Portal is just worthless
Sep-2021
Professional. Easy to understand what was going on. And explained what happened after the procedure clearly.
Sep-2021
My doctor and all of the the nurses and staff were excellent. They made me feel very comfortable.
Sep-2021
Great experience. Friendly and professional. Much different than what I expected from a medical institution. Office is run very efficiently. The doctor was very friendly but informative and thorough. I would recommend this facility in the future.
Aug-2021
Just a very pleasant experience working with Dr. Fotouhie. She listens and works with you without pushing meds. She really cares.
Aug-2021
She is so intuitive and very knowledgeable.
Aug-2021
Very patient and knowledgeable. She made me feel extremely comfortable.
Aug-2021
Excellent doctor very knowledgeable
And very helpful.
Aug-2021
Kind and caring, puts you at ease! So very good!
Aug-2021
Dr Fotouhie was very professional and made me very comfortable with her expertise and good bed side manner.
Aug-2021
Dr. Fotouhie took the time to listen to my concerns. She responded in a manner that was easy for me to understand.
Aug-2021
Explained everything to my understanding
Aug-2021
Very helpful visit!
Aug-2021
My doctor is excellent.
Aug-2021
Very throual in my care and treatment. She was helpful in suggesting the right dietary needs. She's super friendly and happy to work with!
Aug-2021
Seemed very interested in finding the problem
Aug-2021
Very friendly and patiently to explain all the details of the procedure.
Aug-2021
Highly professional and exceptionally personable throughout the entire process of my procedure. I am very grateful for her care.
Jul-2021
Dr. Fotouhie took the time to explain everything to me and was not rushed . I’m sure she is very busy. I appreciate her professionalism.
Jul-2021
Very professional overall; she listens, asks questions, does not act like she has to be somewhere, as many doctors do, and is genuinely interested in discovering what is causing my ailment.
Jul-2021
Very professional but kind
Jul-2021
Failed to talk post op re results, with no follow up call. Was 1.5 hours late fro procedure.
Jul-2021
Have good information at the first spot. Made sure that I was still aware of risks etc before procedure began. Talked to me afterwards. Asked if I had any questions
Jul-2021
Yes this doctor made me feel comfortable and secure with the situation that is haunted me for a month very professional I feel I'm in great hands and I appreciate her professionalism
Jul-2021
Dr Fatouhie is patient, understanding with my concerns, and very knowledgeable and thorough in explaining the symptoms, finding options for appropriate diagnosis, and treatment recommendations with care and compassion. Thank you for being an amazing specialist and provider
Jul-2021
Dr. Fotouhie is highly knowledgeable and very thorough. She also listens to her patients and includes them in any decision-making.
Jul-2021
She answered all of my questions and gave helpful explanations.
Jun-2021
Thorough, caring, and very informative
Jun-2021
Dr Fatouhie is absolutely amazing!!!
Jun-2021
Doctor was well informed, thoughtful, and listened well.
Jun-2021
very patient and explanations on the medical issues and resolutions were easy to understand.
May-2021
Very knowledgeable, people person.
May-2021
Very good visit with the Doctor. She was very detailed and answered all my questions.
May-2021
Exceptional bed side manner. A true 5 Star Doctor!
May-2021
Dr. Fotouhie is thorough and she really knows her stuff!
May-2021
Kind. Patient. Well informed.
May-2021
Dr. Fotouhie took the time to explain in detail my concerns and a plan to eliminate possible causes of my issues.
May-2021
The Dr reviewed all past GI procedures in a manner that i understood and relieved much anxiety
May-2021
Dr. Fotouhie takes her time to listen to concerns and provides thorough answers. She is very personable and approachable. I would highly recommend her for any gastro issues you may have.
May-2021
She listened and let me ask questions.
Apr-2021
She is very friendly and cares about what problems you are having.
Apr-2021
Wonderful first time visit. Very through and was concerned about my questions and care.
Apr-2021
very thorough and knowledgeable !
and she listens to her patients. prompt follow up with diagnostics.
Apr-2021
Great experience considering. Would highly recommend!
Apr-2021
Very quick, simple, and most importantly comfortable and painless procedure! Very kind and caring--but ever so slightly rushed--bedside manner. I wish I could have spoken more with the staff and doctor, but during COVID, who can blame them for wanting them to keep their distance and keep things moving along? Still, 5 stars! Would recommend to anyone.
Apr-2021
Professional, thorough and empathetic, , Dr. Fotouhie provided all the results and options available to me and walked me though the decisions I needed to make. I am grateful for her care.
Apr-2021
Good listener, positive approach, asks good questions!
Mar-2021
Dr. Fotouhie was very thorough with the consultation questions, listened to me about issues and circumstances, and was considering my whole health when considering a treatment plan. This has been very appreciated.
Mar-2021
Wonderful experience with this young, pleasant physician. My wife and I both enjoyed our encounter. As a retired pathologist, I appreciated young interested physicians
Mar-2021
Listened and explained
Did have to wait for about 20 minutes
Mar-2021
Very Easy to talk to and to understand ,You don't see that much anymore,TY Azadeh Fotouhie
Mar-2021
She is a wonderful doctor who takes the time to sit with you and explain your options. She is thorough, and thoughtful. I trust her, and that's important to me.
Mar-2021
Very friendly and caring. Took the time to listen to all I had to say
Medical Education University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Postgraduate Medical Education University of Arizona Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology (2020) Internal Medicine Residency University of Arizona Internal Medicine Residency Program
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certified Gastroenterology Board Certified New Mexico State Medical Licensure Arizona State Medical Licensure
She did it had to be done
Very personable healthcare professional. She took her time introducing herself and encouraging me to ask any questions, or voice concerns regarding my procedure. Compassionate, competent physician. I wish she was my primary doctor!!!
She cares about her patients .
Amazing
Very professional, made me feel at ease about the procedure. Nurses were amazing.
Very kind & professional. Thank-you.
Very professional and friendly
Very professional, warm, & good manners to boot! So refreshing to have nice people in the doctor industry! Thank you for the comforting doctor and staff! Very good experience!
Very smart and informative we learned a great deal from my experience with her and I would highly recommend her for anyone having any gastrointestinal issues
She is an excellent doctor! She answered all my questions about my medical condition and treatment plant clearly and in a way that i could understand. she showed a genuine concern.