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RheumatologyGalveston, TX

★★★★★4.7/5206 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye / LocateHub (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston): 2.6 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
  • Birdeye (UTMB Health Rheumatology, Town Center): 2.6 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)
  • UTMB Health Find A Doctor Profile: 4.86 out of 5 stars (194 reviews (for specific provider Laura Murphy, PA-C))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Some patients report kind staff and compassionate, team-based care approaches
  • Some providers are noted for being thorough in their assessments
  • Successful management of complex conditions for some patients

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and delays in rescheduling after cancellations
  • Difficulties with communication regarding test results and appointment changes
  • Reports of perceived lack of empathy or failure to listen to patient concerns
  • Dissatisfaction with administrative staff and perceived focus on billing over patient care

In patients' words

"Had to make an appointment 7 months in advance... It was cancelled by the Doctor a month out... No care or regard whatsoever for the patient."

Birdeye Review (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."

Healthgrades Review (Dr. Vijaya Murthy)

"I’ve always had a good experience coming here. The staff have always been very kind to me... they squeezed me in the next day."

Birdeye Review (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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