
Palliative Medicine | Palliative Care Services
Palliative Care • Charlottesville, VA
Ratings by platform
- UVA Health (Dr. Sarah Verga): 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 161 ratings) (161 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. William Timmins): 5 out of 5 stars (based on 12 ratings) (12 ratings)
- Healthgrades/UVA Health (Dr. Kathleen Waybill): 5 out of 5 stars (based on 15 ratings) (15 ratings (Healthgrades), 135 ratings (UVA Health))
- UVA Health (Dr. Jessica Dreicer): 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 67 ratings) (67 ratings)
- Birdeye (Gentiva Hospice): 5 out of 5 stars (based on 14 ratings) (14 ratings)
- UVA Health (Dr. Karen Starr): 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 750 ratings) (750 ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- doctors are described as kind, compassionate, and caring
- providers listen well and explain medical conditions clearly
- staff are often praised for being knowledgeable and attentive
- efficient and thorough patient visits
Common complaints
- concerns regarding professional boundaries and sensitivity of staff
- reports of inaccurate clinical assessments
In patients' words
"Dr Verga listens to me well. She is kind and compassionate."
— UVA Health patient comment"Dr. Timmins is a very caring doctor who listens to my concerns and is easy to talk to. He is very good at helping me feel at ease."
— Healthgrades patient review"I am deeply disappointed with my recent experience with Hospice of the Piedmont. While I understand the complexities of caring for individuals with dementia, the level of professionalism and sensitivity I encountered was far below expectations."
— Caring.com patient review"She went far above and beyond the conventional standards and practices of care, looking after our mother as if she were her own."
— Birdeye patient review (Gentiva Hospice)"She was awesome. I felt like she really cared about my wellbeing. She listened, asked questions and generally showed she cared! I never felt rushed. Highly recommend her!"
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