I am not sure if it is a staffing shortage or if staff keeps leaving because of the doctor, but…read moreforget getting records sent to a PCP, I have been trying for months. The appt itself was good, Dr. Chada appeared to take me seriously, excellent bedside-manner. She ran a slew of tests which was great, the not-so-great part is it took about an hour for her office to send the orders for the draws. I had to go back over twice to see what the issues were, no one ever could say. Two tests came back with massive warnings on them and then I was blown off entirely and told that the tests did not mean anything. The comments on the tests were not sophisticated in nature and only appeared after a month when I said "WTF is up". Almost seemed more like office staff trying to cover up missing calling me. I was highly annoyed with the assumption of diabetes and high cholesterol, BTW all came back with flying colors (check Quest). I am overweight because I hurt literally from head-to-toe and I am under an insane amount of stress, not because I sit around and eat bon-bons all day, but thanks for perpetuating the myth. My main issue is that at the appt in August, DR. Chada diagnosed fibromyalgia and said she would send the diagnosis and recommended prescriptions to PCP, that was in August, it is now December and I have made multiple requests and guess what my PCP still does not have? Rheumatologists are in high demand because there are not many of them, my guess is if she diagnosis you with a rheumatological issue she is likely excellent, if it is too iffy (ie low results on tests) then she is not going to have time for you. I am giving her the benefit of the doubt on a comment she made in respect to "not a great gene pool to start from"; I have said the same myself, but it still did not sit well the way it was said, almost felt more like a comment on the fact that I appear entirely of European descent. I have been called a "ghost" in the past (look it up, it is derogatory) and the tone and posture came a bit too close to past incidents for my comfort. She would have gotten a great review, but the inability to get the records to my PCP dictates a bad score, just maybe this review will result in those results going over.

Don't bother trying to schedule, she's entirely to busy to see new patients.read more

Overall .... Bad!! Very disorganized and chaotic. Went to Dr. Pegram & labs, then handed off to…read morehis PA after no diagnostic conclusion. He's too busy filming TV commercials instead of taking care of his patients. STAY AWAY.

So Advanced Pain Care also houses Advanced Rheumatology Care. I find it necessary to leave this…read morereview here because I almost canceled my appointment for the rheumatology side because of what I read on the Pain Care page. I have been in remission from psoriatic arthritis for about 3 1/2 years. After a battle with the flu and bronchitis my immune system was shot. I ended up having a flare up in my knee; swelling, stiffness, and loss of mobility. I could only walk with the assistance of a cane or crutches. My husband and I have lived in Austin for 1 1/2 years and (because I had been in remission for quite a while) I never found a Rheumatologist here. I was in a panic when every single rheumatology office in Austin was booked through spring. Advanced Care was the last call on my list and I was thrilled that they could see me right away. Yes, it's a pain clinic and there's an eclectic crowd of patients, but I cannot say enough about how great the rheumatologist, Dr. Ahmed, was!!! He took a different approach to addressing my flare up than my rheumatologist back home and at first I was skeptical. However, I was 22 when I was diagnosed and am only 28 now; I only ever had one rheumatologist and never thought to question him because of the hospital he works for. After lots of research I realized that Dr. Ahmed's approach was really the safer one. Dr. Ahmed prescribed steroids and was hesitant to perform a joint aspiration right away. I've learned that the aspiration is seen as invasive treatment and can jeopardize the joint. Yes I was in pain and uncomfortable (Dr. Ahmed would have prescribed whatever to address that, I'm just pretty oppositional to painkillers) but in the end I am happier about Dr. Ahmed's approach. I'm so pleased with him as a doctor that I would leave 5 stars. The only reason why I didn't was the wait time on my follow up appointment (for 9:40AM and didn't get into a room until 10:30) My husband and I are leaving Austin, otherwise I would have very likely continued seeing Dr. Ahmed for my arthritis. I just want anyone looking for a rheumatologist to know that you can get great care here. Don't be dissuaded by the reviews geared toward the pain management side!

My father has been a patient of Dr. Osgood for 15 years. We have followed him from ADC north and…read moreStiener Ranch locations to his new practice in Westlake. My father has several doctors, and Dr. Osgood has been one of the best we've visited. In the early years, he would often escort us from the waiting room, as his techs were busy with other tasks. He would "check us in" and was always professional. He is willing to listen and takes the time to care for his patients. He never appears to be in a hurry to get you out of his office. He also runs on time, which is unheard of in many doctors' offices. We are usually in and out in under an hour. I greatly appreciate his bedside manner and professionalism. His new location is right down the street from where we live. He appears to share the practice with several other doctors. The front desk staff is hit or miss at this location, and the turnover seems high. His current tech in 2025 is so lovely and sweet. He has been there for at least two years. If you need a Rheumatologist, I highly recommend Dr. Kevin Osgood.

I am probably the most difficult patient Dr. Osgood has ever had. Still, he treats me with such…read morerespect. I have a very difficult of arthritis and I am highly sensitive to medication. He never gives up on me. He is always searching for a solution, even when there doesn't seem to be one. I am very grateful that I found him. He's been my doctor for six years, I've had many, but he is the best!

I wanted to leave an updated review because this practice is now under Dr. Maria Salinas, and my…read moreexperience with her was completely different from what I experienced before. I had been a patient under Dr. Alissa for about six years, and I was very disappointed with the care I received during that time. I rarely, if ever, actually saw the doctor. Almost every appointment was handled by a different PA, which meant I constantly had to re-explain my full medical history, diagnosis history, symptoms, and concerns. As someone diagnosed with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's syndrome, and other related issues, that was extremely frustrating and exhausting. Many of my lupus-related concerns were also often referred out to other doctors instead of being fully addressed. When Dr. Maria Salinas took over the practice, I came in for an appointment because I was dealing with inflammation, pain, and lupus-related symptoms. I honestly planned on finding another rheumatologist, but after this visit, I completely changed my mind. I was actually seen by Dr. Salinas herself, and I was so grateful. She already had my history, took the time to discuss my conditions with me, listened to my concerns, and made me feel heard. One of the biggest things that stood out was that she took my past experience with methotrexate seriously. I had bad side effects from that medication when I was younger, and instead of dismissing that, she discussed another option with me, Leflunomide. Today is day five on the new medication, and this morning I noticed a real difference. Before starting it, it would usually take me at least two hours every morning just to get moving because of the stiffness and pain. Some mornings I could barely stand up straight, and the swelling, pain, and weakness in my hands made it hard to even hold my coffee cup. This morning, I woke up without that same stiffness and was able to hold my cup with no problem. Dr. Salinas was kind, patient, knowledgeable, and understanding. She also allowed me to openly discuss my concerns about how the practice was run before. She explained that she has plans to improve the practice, including hiring another rheumatologist and one PA to help with patients. Most importantly, she said patients will consistently see the same provider, whether that is Dr. Salinas, the new rheumatologist, or the PA. That alone means so much because one of the hardest parts of the previous practice was seeing a different PA almost every time. I believe many of the older negative reviews reflect how the practice was managed under Dr. Alissa, but now that Dr. Salinas has taken over, I truly feel hopeful about my care here. She made me feel seen, heard, and taken seriously, and I am absolutely staying with this rheumatologist. I am very thankful for Dr. Salinas and look forward to continuing my care with her.

My doctor sent all required forms twice to Rheumatology for a referral. On a previous call they…read moreclaimed they never received the information. I made sure my doctor had the correct fax number. I never received a call to schedule. I am attempting to call them today and have been on hold for 27 minutes with no answer. I was looking to determine if the information is correct online. I am calling on the posted phone number.

It looks like part of my original review was removed. I said what a s**t head. Hopefully since…read moreYelp prides themselves on authenticity, my review will remain unchanged.

Please please do not see Koval. He lied on my chart saying he prescribed a medication that he did…read morenot and I only discovered it 3 months after the initial appointment because he was willing to admit to his fault. His bedside is atrocious and it accompanies the negligent level of care he will provide. The worst "doctor" I have ever enountered, bar none. Please don't, you deserve better and a provider that will respect you.

A doctor with all the answers he is a rheumatoid Doc and with the aches and pains that could or…read morewould he do for me other than sit me down not prescribe anything and tell me like it is " I am not going to get better ,due to my illnesses ,I will be getting worse" Wow I left crying and relieved at the same time although he did order all test that indicated maybe a stroke ,I was with great relief to have him call me back the next day only to assure me all those test were fine no stroke and just my illness was making me feel bad ,Carpal Tunnel can hurt like I had never imagine all the way up to my biceps , the office was clean, his nurse was prompt and the lab person was perfect she did not draw me in a butterfly like the last time and felt the weird feeling of a needle just taking all the blood it needed, any who I highly recommend him as he is a no bull crap and will tell you like it is.

I give my highest recommendation to Dr. Monty Tew (and I am not one who gives recommendations…read morelightly). Dr. Tew is a spot on diagnostician, spends time discussing my concerns and has always treated me with professionalism, respect and compassion. Dr. Tew is indeed a rare find and I feel fortunate to be his patient. And, his nurse, Brandy, has always been welcoming to my questions and concerns. She is a competent and thoughtful professional. Thank you, Dr. Michelle Sanders

His So Awsome Dr Parker. I Use ro see him at the mopac in Austin and now his been Caves rd I still…read morewill drive far just to been seen from him best doctor I evee had.

No idea what COVID and/or the lockdown did to Dr. Parker, but it did something and that something…read morewas not good. I had a close friend see Dr. Parker for 18 years and Dr. Parker was always amazing to him, I mean really super impressively amazing to him. So impressively amazing to my friend that I recommended Dr. Parker to friends looking for a rheumatologist despite never seeing him until recently. Fastforward a few years since this close friend moved and me getting blood work back indicating an autoimmune issue might be present. Very naturally I asked for a referral to Dr. Parker. I literally looked forward to interacting with Dr. Parker after hearing about him for so many years. The appointment was more like an integration as to why I had an appointment at all. Dr. Parker also said that he sees Dr. Volpe and that Dr. Volpe is great. I promise you Dr. Volpe is one of the worst doctors that I have ever encountered, period and this is after living on 4 continents in 5 countries and being to an additional 33 countries. Not sure if it is because I am a women, if it was because I am overweight, or if he was having a bad day, or if he had COVID and it has impacted his functioning, or all four, but I can no longer recommend Dr. Parker. I hope that the appointment was an aberration; and, if not, that this review reminds Dr. Parker of the doctor he once was and how he has truly helped people in the past.

The staff is Friendly and efficient. This is my first visit and I recommend them . Awesome Staff…read moreand Doctors are Awesome. Very through and they explain what is going to happen.

I'm new to Austin so it can be challenging to find a provider you feel comfortable with, especially…read moreif it is going to involve surgery. I moved here from CA and I knew plenty of Orthopedic surgeons and had considered even flying back out there. But a good friend highly recommended Dr. John Paul Rodriguez so I decided to give it a try. I had never had a knee problem but after my first visit, and imaging, it was determined I had a meniscal tear. The pain was pretty bad but I was able to walk with some assistance. When I met with Dr. Rodriguez again, he gave me a choice of surgery or waiting it out. Initially, wanting this to go away sooner, I opted for surgery. But as we were getting into scheduling the surgery, I had decided to wait it out and see if it would get better. After a full year, my knee pain had significantly improved, but I could still feel what I could only guess was the tear. It was worse with certain activities and it was starting to limit what I normally was able to do. So, after a year of conservative treatment, I decided to revisit Dr. Rodriguez. Something I really appreciated is they didn't make me start all over from square one. We essentially picked up where I had left things. I felt I did as much as I could to give the knee a chance to heal if it was going to but realized this was basically as good as it was going to get non-surgically. Dr. Rodriguez really listened to me and ultimately we agreed to go ahead with the surgery. A special thanks goes out to Madison Gaul, Dr. Rodriguez's surgery scheduler. She was exceptionally helpful in getting me scheduled on a date and time that worked for me. She was very clear about everything I needed in order to get clearance for the surgery and very accommodating with the scheduling. The day of the surgery could not have been more uneventful. I had surgery at their surgery center and everyone involved was very nice and did everything they could to make sure I was comfortable. I blinked my eyes and the next thing I knew I was in recovery. They had already called the person who was going to give me a ride and as soon as I was a bit more alert, I was able to leave. Post-operatively I really didn't know what to expect with respect to pain. I will call it "Tylenol" or "Ibuprofen" pain because that was all I needed that first night. My leg was wrapped in a compression dressing that I needed to leave on for 10 days until my next visit. And during the ten days, I was able to bear weight and didn't even need the crutches I had and never needed anything stronger than ibuprofen. At my first post-op appointment, all was well. They removed the sutures and addressed all of my questions which were primarily about when I could resume bike riding. It has been just a little over six months and I cannot say enough good things about this practice and Dr. Rodriguez. My knee feels so great, I often forget I had surgery this year. I don't regret taking the year to see if it would get better, but I am so happy I had the surgery. I am back to riding my bike 10 - 20 miles a day and have even done some long 30 mile rides. I have not needed to even take an ibuprofen in more than four months and my knee feels as great as the uninjured knee.

I have been go to Dr. Alissa for years. Him and his team have always been wonderful! They listen…read moreand understand when I have questions or concerns about my health and have always been supportive and helpful. While there are offices closer to me, Dr. Alissa's office is 100% worth the drive and I recommend his office for anyone needing a rheumatologist!

I've been seeing Dr. Alissa for 13 years now. At first I didn't care for his bedside manner, but…read moreeventually adapted to it. About 6 years ago, I had a painful hip injury (I have Psoriatic RA). While I had received several steroid injections for previous injuries from him, this injury was bad. When I called his office, I requested an appointment ASAP for an injection. That same day, Dr Alissa called me personally, to schedule an after-hours injection. I was shocked that a doctor had personally called me and that he went out of his away to accommodate me. After his practice grew, he began to use P.A.'s, which I didn't mind as I found them very helpful. If I am having an issues, Dr. Alissa will talk to me. One of the PA's actually recommended a change in my medication that was very helpful. They are always very thorough and listen well. Occasionally, Dr Alisa will pop in just to say hello and to see that I have what need. Nurse Deborah is a doll and very personable. While the office staff is not the friendliest, they do their jobs well. Once, years ago, the staff had overlooked me as I sat in the waiting room. When I finally asked if I had been overlooked, they apologized profusely, especially Nurse Deborah. I appreciated the fact that they were accountable for their mistake and I feel that mistakes happen occassionally. However, they treated me royally for the rest of the year! Also, if you run out of medication absentmindedly, you should call the doctor's office and they will work with you to get your prescription filled. The staff denies filling the prescription from your pharmacy, if you have not been for your regular check-up. My pharmacy usually calls the office for a refill, but I usually follow up with the office to address the hold up.

I am a stalking victim and have had my medical records stolen over a half dozen times. He refused…read moreto treat me because I didn't want my DRIVER'S LICENSE photocopied for my protection and either couldn't or wouldn't give me ANY assurances as to the privacy of my information if I allowed it. So he declined to treat me and now I am left to find another doctor; THIS IS WRONG and no victim of domestic violence or stalking should have to endure this kind of bad medical care!

A great surgeon. We are fortunate to have him here in Austin. My husband is now walking the dog…read moreagain on a daily basis. For one year he was unable to accomplish this as his weak leg would cause him to fall at any given time. 6 weeks post op and some pain is present but manageable. We are looking forward to traveling again. Thank you Dr Loftus. The staff is super sweet too.