Rheumatology | Temple Health
Rheumatology • Temple, TX
Ratings by platform
- Temple Health (official website): Temple Health verified patient satisfaction ratings for individual rheumatologists are generally high, often ranging from 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5 across hundreds of reviews. (Individual providers have high review counts, such as 111, 228, and 299 ratings respectively.)
- Third-party health platforms (e.g., U.S. News, Healthgrades): Aggregated ratings on external sites vary significantly, ranging from 2/5 to 4.1/5 depending on the specific provider and platform. (External platform review counts are typically lower than internal Temple Health counts (e.g., 43 to 174 reviews).)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High level of medical knowledge and professionalism
- Thorough explanation of conditions and treatment plans
- Respectful, caring, and compassionate bedside manner reported by many patients
- Efficient appointment management and responsiveness through patient portals
Common complaints
- Perceived condescending or dismissive demeanor
- Complaints regarding bedside manner and communication style
- Occasional reports of feeling unheard or disrespected during visits
In patients' words
"Dr. Sun is a professional and takes time to explain what the issue is and how we will move forward. ... Dr. Jayatilleke is phenomenal! She listens to all of my questions/concerns and is never rushed in her explanations."
— Temple Health official website"Dr. Uknis was rude! ... [Patients] find their demeanor to be condescending and dismissive. Multiple reviews highlight concerns about the provider's communication style and overall bedside manner."
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