Sentara Martha Jefferson Family Medicine
Primary Care • Charlottesville, VA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades: 4.9/5 stars (13 reviews (for Dr. Kurtis Elward))
- Vitals: 4.8/5 stars (11 reviews (for Dr. Michael Sty))
What patients say
Patients praise
- Providers described as caring, gentle, and professional
- Staff noted for being kind and efficient during patient interactions
- High ratings for listening skills and thorough explanations provided by physicians
Common complaints
- Reports of dismissive or arrogant behavior from specific providers
- Concerns regarding misdiagnosis or lack of follow-up on test results
- Complaints about unexpected billing for mandatory prescreening visits
In patients' words
"Wish more doctors were like Dr. Sty. Caring, courteous, professional, friendly. The medical care I received from him and all of the staff was top-notch on all three visits."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Michael Sty"To make long story short…her negligence, lack of care & arrogance landed me in ER on Sept 10th with Sepsis & a 5mm kidney stone."
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