Deborah Ekery has been my Cardiologist for over 20 years and I've never considered going to anyone…read moreelse. She is first rate.

Dr Ekery is a first class cardiologist. You will not find better any where! I had a virtual visit…read morewith her a few months ago and it was so easy to send her labs, ekg strips, etc.. She was amazing and kind and knowledgeable. Her staff immediately got me in and were kind and competent. While not ideal though necessary during covid times, I loved the convenience of the virtual visit- it took only 20min- rather then the usual 2-4hours it takes to get to, wait for, and finish up at the docs office. Dr Ekery is a class act as is the Austin Heart/Heart hospital staff.

I recently wrote a review for my new AWESOME dentist and it had me thinking about my AWESOME…read moredoctor, Dr. Sorensen. I'm surprised there aren't any reviews of her yet - she runs a small practice but she's a big deal. My first appointment with her was last fall. I was overdue for my annual and, like any normal human being, wasn't looking forward to it. A good friend recommended her with a glowing review. My intention was to call the office, just to ask if she was accepting new patients (she only accepts 600-800 so I figured my chances of getting in were slim). Much to my surprise, Dr. Sorensen was the one to answer the phone! That impressed me enough that I scheduled an appointment for the next week. My first impression of Dr. Sorensen was excellent, and things only got better from there. She literally does everything - she is a one-woman staff, which means she does everything from checking your vitals to dealing with insurance. This approach means that you get to spend more time with her, which means that you feel like anything but just another patient. She also takes a conservative approach to medicine, so when I told her about my occasional anxiety, she recommended things like yoga instead of jumping to more invasive/expensive treatments. Best part of my experience with her? I ended up having a bit of follow-up work the next day, and was obviously concerned about the results. She got back to me the next morning to let me know all was OK and thoroughly explain everything. And the day after that, I got my pap results back. That's right...TWO DAYS after my appointment I got my pap results! I'm used to waiting a minimum of two weeks. She called as soon as she got the results because she didn't want me to worry longer than I needed to...wow. If you are looking for a doctor who uses modern technology (online scheduling, mostly paperless, etc.) but won't provide you with the typical, cold doctor's experience, I strongly recommend Dr. Sorensen.

I visited this practice for the first time after recently switching from a larger practice. I was…read morevery impressed Dr Sorenson's professionalism. My initial visit was very through and the Dr took as much time as was needed to understand my medical history, make suggestions, ask questions and actually sit down and have a conversation! That is impressive in todays world. Her practice is purposefully small, self-managed and her interest in medicine and people is clearly visible in how she runs her business and treats her patients. I nearly fell out of my chair when I called to schedule an appointment and Dr Sorensen answered the phone herself. Unheard of! She also makes herself available on nights and weekends to answer calls or come to the office in case urgent issues arise. I believe she truly cares about her patients and wants to manage her practice with the best technology and information available to her. She leverages technology to allow her to have the time to treat the patients, rather than using technology as a crutch to fit more patients into her day. I was thoroughly impressed with Dr. Sorensen, her sense of professionalism was first rate and she has a compassionate manner that is ideal for families looking for a Family Practice. If all small businesses could be run in the same manner Dr Sorensen is running her business, we would have a true sense of what community really means.

The first time I met Dr. Nguyen, she was wearing some kickass Old Gringo boots. I envied them and…read morefigured she was the coolest doctor I'd ever met. She's smart, funny, easygoing and gets right down to business. Her staff is totally savvy and they carry around netbooks instead of old paper charts. Today I went in with this weird bite -- it had turned into a blister and of course I went on WebMD and freaked myself out. Dr. Nguyen checked it out, let me know that it was infected and gave me two types of antibiotics. In and out within 30 minutes. Gotta love that kind of efficiency.

I've been going to Symphony for years and Dr Fannin is a solid professional…read more However since Dr Fannin has switched over to a program requiring a $1000 yearly membership fee (that's in addition to your insurance; you're paying 1K for the opportunity to let her charge you insurance company for her work) I've opted out of the practice on principle. I imagine elite doctoring is a fairly lucrative and fashionable development in the exciting world of health care and a harbinger of things to come but I won't be participating any time soon.

I've seen a few different PCPs, and Dr. Swamy is my favorite, because:…read more - Caring/concerned - Competent - Communicates clearly and completely - Not rushed - Self-pay rates are less than what most other doctors charge - Keeps a slot or two open each day in order to be able to take some same-day appointments for urgent issues Every other family doctor I've seen misses at least one of those, usually multiple. Also, when you have lab work done, it seems that most doctors always make you schedule an appointment to get the results. But if the results are normal or she needs to refer you to a specialist, then she just has her medical assistant call you to tell you that. That saves your time, and you don't have to pay for an unnecessary office visit, and she can see more patients because she's not spending time on things an assistant can handle by phone. Staff is another matter. They're not sharp, it make take them days to return phone calls (because they almost never actually answer when you call), and sometimes they *never* call back. It took literally weeks for a family member to get an order for their disability parking placard. Staffing problems should merit a 1- or 2-star reduction, but I'm hoping that Dr. Swamy is able to get good staff and enough staff, as she used to have.

I'm rather horrified by the reviews here and I wouldn't use Yelp to find medical care (I was…read moregoogling her name to get her phone #), but I wanted to give a good rating after reading some of the reviews. Dr. Swamy is an excellent doctor. Very thorough, kind, takes her time, gives good referrals. I've never had a problem with her office staff. They have been on it in regards to prescriptions and referrals. I feel lucky to be a patient here and my husband does too.

My partner and I ADORE Dr. Markley. She has been our family physician for 13 years and we have…read moremade insurance decisions as we've changed jobs based on whether ARC (Austin Regional Clinic, where she works) accepts the insurance. We will never go to anyone else if at all possible. Our only regret is that we have referred far too many friends to her and now have a longer wait to get in.

I have been going to Dr. Markley for years now. I absolutely adore her. Not only is she a good…read moredoctor, she's a great person. As others have mentioned, her treatment of and ability to connect with patients is the best I've ever seen. She knows her stuff, and will allow you to ask any questions you have without rushing you out the door despite her very busy practice. I recently have had a host of medical issues and she has tirelessly supported me and responded to my every need. It is true that you must book a few months in advance for annual exams, etc., but that is the case with many professional services so that doesn't bother me at all. I hope she never retires or moves!

He may be an amazing doctor, but I'll never know . . . because his staff gave me a weird runaround…read more My insurance company said he was taking new patients. I phoned his office. They confirmed that he was taking new patients. They said they'd email me the paperwork. I spelled my email address v-e-r-y c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y. No paperwork. Next day, I phoned his office again. I said I hadn't gotten an email, maybe because they hadn't spelled my email address correctly. I spelled it again v-e-r-y c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y. No paperwork. So I went to the office. I asked to fill out the paperwork then and there, and they gave it to me. When I turned it in, they said someone would review it and call me to make an appointment. Did they? You guessed it. No call. So why would a doctor claim to be taking new patients when he really isn't? Is it some quirky insurance thing? I just don't get it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ P.S. The day after I left this review, his office called me to schedule an appointment. Needless to say, I declined. So I guess he is taking new patients (at least when prompted by a Yelp review). But then why the runaround???

I've been a patient of Dr. Killian for about six years now and I feel very fortunate to have him as…read moremy primary care physician. He's highly competent, friendly, and an excellent communicator. As others here have noted, one never feels that he's in a rush to wrap up his time with you and move on. He takes time to engage in a conversation with you, to listen to your concerns and questions, and to address them thoroughly. For me, good communication is the most important quality I look for in a primary care doctor, aside from a basic confidence in his/her competence. Dr. Killian has helped me better understand my various medical issues and articulates his treatment goals and methodologies in an exceptionally thorough and understandable manner. I have a fantastic cardiologist who is also an excellent communicator, but I have often found myself with Dr. Killian explaining and helping me understand my heart issues more completely than I would listening to my cardiologist alone. He is thorough in integrating test results and other information from the cardiologist (and other specialists) into my patient records to maintain a complete understanding of all my ongoing medical issues. I could scarcely ask for more than that. His group practice, Red River Family Practice, is well-run, and I have encountered very few of the office/administrative frustrations I have at similar group practice offices. Reading some other less-than-positive reviews here, I'm reminded that no single physician is likely to be the right fit for every patient, each with their unique concerns and expectations. That said, Dr. Killian is a perfect fit for my priorities and expectations, and his competence and professionalism provide a rock-solid foundation to support those preferences. Three cheers and five stars for the good doctor, Michael Killian!

Had the absolute best care from Dr. Amanda LaViolette. We moved to Ohio in 2023 and still miss her.read more

Too many doctors see themselves above human error. My primary doctor had retired and I had to…read moreschedule my annual wellness exam with a new doctor. Dr Harris was taking new patients so I scheduled with a clear understanding that I was coming for an annual wellness exam covered by Medicare. Unfortunately my appointment was during the flooding in the Austin area, with low water crossings closed prior to public road closings were updated. My travel to the clinic took 90 minutes that is typically 50 minutes. I checked in to the front desk 17 minutes late and Dr Harris made the decision to turn me away regardless of the 3 hour round trip I had just made, white knuckling it all the way. Since I didn't know her, I gave her the benefit of the doubt and rescheduled for the following day. Storms still prevailed but I took alternative routes and arrived 20 minutes before my appointment. Upon checkin I was told this annual physical would not be covered by Medicare. And was given a spread sheet that required fasting for the blood test, another request I made in advance to have before the exam, only to be told she doesn't do that with new patients, requiring a followup visit - I'm guessing for additional costs tacked on to the initial visit. She finally showed up to my room 30 minutes after the office visit was scheduled. This was our first introduction and I knew just by her appearance she was not in good physical health based on her obesity. I proceeded to share with her the appointment confusion over an annual wellness exam that clearly is covered by Medicare and the $215 costs now being required not to mention the return for labs. Then I showed her pictures of my previous days travel showing her the closed water crossings from the morning before, and the 17 minute delay. At that moment I was prepared to leave without an exam based on her 30 minute late entry to my 2nd appointment! I'm done with this "God" mentality in the medical industry and how rules apply to clients but not held by the same doctors that set these rules. And one more point...if you are in the medical industry, especially primary care, you should practice and look the part. One of the questions I was going to ask was her knowledge of nutrition, supplements and peptides along with HRT. I got my answer when the fat Dr Harris walked into my room. Do better.

I've had some good doctors over the years, but Dr. Prajapati stands out as one of the best. She is…read morehighly intelligent, and she stays up-to-date on the latest studies in the medical field. I'm always impressed by how effortlessly she can answer any of the questions I have about health. She's also very down-to-earth and friendly. That's not necessary a quality I require an MD, but it's nice to have a GP who I feel comfortable talking to about whatever health challenges I face.

Dr. Prajapati is great. Very helpful and kind. I would strongly recommend herread more