
Rheumatology Clinic Locations - Internal Medicine - UTMB
Rheumatology • Galveston, TX
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston): 2.6 out of 5 stars (5 reviews) (5 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Vijaya Murthy): 3.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews) (2 reviews)
- UTMB Health (Dr. Vijaya Murthy): 4.8 out of 5 stars (137 reviews) (137 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Individual physicians and providers often receive high ratings for bedside manner and communication
- Patients sometimes report kind and attentive interactions with specific clinic staff
- Access to specialized care, though sometimes with long lead times
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and delays in rescheduling
- Perceived lack of care, empathy, or communication from staff and some providers
- Difficulties navigating appointment scheduling and clinic administrative processes
- Conflicting information provided to patients
In patients' words
"Had to make an appointment 7 months in advance. Nothing available sooner. It was cancelled by the Doctor a month out... No care or regard whatsoever for the patient."
— Birdeye review of UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston"after 30yrs treatment at utmb, dr murthy now refuses to treat the diseases of her patients... she no longer cares about patients, only billing."
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