Would prefer a Dr in College Station that listens to what his patients have to say. I am having to switch after seeing the same Dr for about 14 years.
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Dr. Rusty Bacak at Abundant Life Family Practice
David Buras, Brazos Valley Internal Medicine.
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Clint Cheng at St. Joes.
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Dr. Rusty Bacak at Abundant Life Family Practice
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Bacak!
I am also interested in this thread. Would some of you making recommendations mind elaborating a bit in your choice in docs so others can get an idea if they would be a good fit?
Dr Sam Barina, Brazos Valley Internal Medicine, 979-776-2715
I've been seeing Dr. Imperial for over 10 years. He is extremely knowledgable and he has a very calm personality and bedside manner. He really takes the time to listen to his patients and doesn't just walk in, ask what's wrong, and whip out the Rx pad. Now, he is a DO. I was a little skeptical of this when I was younger and less informed but I quickly learned that DOs are just as qualified as MDs and can do all the same things. More than anything, I think it allows him to bring more of a holistic view to the table. Another nice thing is that there are other doctors at his practice who can see you in the event you are sick and he is unavailable.
We have been with Dr Bacak since he started practice with Dr David. However, we are trying to find another physician ourselves. Since bringing in the Nurse Practitioner it's getting increasingly harder and harder to see HIM. We are also dissatisfied with his front office staff. When calling in to get medication refills and to make appointments she tends to be rude and not helpful at all.
I'm interested in other recommendations as well.
I'm interested in other recommendations as well.
medic-let Dr. Bacak know how you feel. It is hard to manage your staff that represent you, no matter what business you run. Dr. Bacak cares.
tailgate- Here is what I think sets Dr. Bacak apart from others:
He walks in the room, often with a student that he allows to shadow him (+ that he willingly shares knowledge with others), sits down in a chair and makes a comment. The comment is often times not related to the problem, which eases anxiety and breaks the ice.
He thinks outside the box AND tells you what he is thinking. No one wants to be told that their kid has a virus and they need to treat the symptoms.... every time. My latest example of this was with my child who wasn't sleeping good at night for 10 nights in a row. He diagnosed urinary tract infection. Three doses of antibiotics and she was sleeping all night again.
He will listen to your self diagnosis (you know you will have one), then reason through it with you if he doesn't agree vs. laughing it off and tell you that you should be a doctor one day.
He is modest, humble, caring, and very intelligent.
tailgate- Here is what I think sets Dr. Bacak apart from others:
He walks in the room, often with a student that he allows to shadow him (+ that he willingly shares knowledge with others), sits down in a chair and makes a comment. The comment is often times not related to the problem, which eases anxiety and breaks the ice.
He thinks outside the box AND tells you what he is thinking. No one wants to be told that their kid has a virus and they need to treat the symptoms.... every time. My latest example of this was with my child who wasn't sleeping good at night for 10 nights in a row. He diagnosed urinary tract infection. Three doses of antibiotics and she was sleeping all night again.
He will listen to your self diagnosis (you know you will have one), then reason through it with you if he doesn't agree vs. laughing it off and tell you that you should be a doctor one day.
He is modest, humble, caring, and very intelligent.
Evidently with St. Joseph getting bought out, their new parent company doesn't take Scott & White insurance, so some folks are having to find new doctors.
Boone Barrow, M.D. Scott & White. Nobody better ...
quote:Sounds like they need to change their missions and values as apparently EVERY SINGLE person not matter like they say unless they have insurance they have not butted heads with.....
Evidently with St. Joseph getting bought out, their new parent company doesn't take Scott & White insurance, so some folks are having to find new doctors.
"The Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio are sponsors of St. Joseph Health System. Our faith-based ministry is rooted in our belief that every life is sacred. Our employees and physicians minister as a team, guided by God's call to foster healing as we strive to transform hurt into hope."
Sr. Penny Dunn, OSF
V.P. Mission IntegrationMission
In the Franciscan Tradition, out of reverence for the dignity of every person, our mission is to provide excellent health care and promote wellness throughout the Brazos Valley.
Vision
Extending the healing ministry of Jesus, the St. Joseph Health System reflects God's love and compassion by providing excellent healthcare.
Values
Reverence - We believe that each person is created equal in God's image and likeness. Therefore, we treat each person with respect, justice and dignity.
Service - We believe that each person is called to achieve full potential of mind, body and spirit. To enable the fulfillment of that potential, we pledge to render service to all with sensitivity, compassion and commitment.
Stewardship - We believe that each person shares responsibility to fulfill our specific role and to promote the proper utilization of the environment, of goods and services. This enables us to maintain quality relationships and care in our ministry.
Dr. Roman.
St. Joseph hasn't taken S&W insurance for quite some time....since about the time S&W announced they were building a hospital. I don't think it's related to the change in ownership.
We have been with Dr. Bacak for 10 years+. Agree that it is harder to get an appointment with him today than 10 years ago, but have found his PA to be excellent. On the couple of occasions that we had a more complex issue, she brought Dr. Bacak in for a look so I know that they work well together. Dr. Bacak caught an ongoing issue with my child that was missed at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. The specialists in Houston were amazed that my family practice doctor got it right since it was so rare. Dr. Bacak always said that he was able to get it right because he got so many clues from us (by listening).
So, for us, we appreciate how much Dr. Bacak listens and how much he cares. He refers us to specialists as needed. He handles what he can. The business of medicine sucks right now for all, so some element of rushing patients in and out is necessary to survive. I understand that and don't expect it to be like the old days.
So, for us, we appreciate how much Dr. Bacak listens and how much he cares. He refers us to specialists as needed. He handles what he can. The business of medicine sucks right now for all, so some element of rushing patients in and out is necessary to survive. I understand that and don't expect it to be like the old days.
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St. Joseph hasn't taken S&W insurance for quite some time....since about the time S&W announced they were building a hospital. I don't think it's related to the change in ownership.
They changed it this last month according to family members who were on S&W but maintained their family practitioner at St. Joe's. Went in last week and discovered St. Joe's had dropped S&W due to the change in ownership, according to the people at the front desk.
+2 for Dr. Clint Cheng - he fixed me up after getting off active duty and truly cares about what's best for the patient. I made the drive from Bastrop just to keep him as my doctor before I moved back to Aggieland.
Nick Cantrell, C/O 2002
REALTOR®, Twelve Realty
REALTOR®, Twelve Realty
Another vote for Dr Cheng. He treated my son a few months before we moved from CS. I wasn't exactly the easiest parent to deal with, either, as I was frantic because I thought my son was seriously ill and I had just lost my job and our insurance was about to terminate. Not only did he treat us with the utmost respect and professionalism, he treated my son's problem very seriously and immediately referred us to experts in Houston. His nurse got us an appointment at TX Children's as quickly as possible and she and Dr Cheng followed up with us numerous times, both before and after the appt at TX Childrens. My son's issue thankfully turned out to not be as serious as it could have been, but I am so grateful that Dr Cheng took it seriously from the minute we walked into his exam room. He also did his best to not alarm me, although I had already done enough Google searching to know the outcome could potentially be very bad. It's not a good feeling when a Dr refers your child to a hematology/oncology specialist. But I can't say enough about how well Dr Cheng handled the situation. I'd go back to him in a second if we still lived there.
St. Joseph has not been a network provider for SW insurance since SW announced they were building a hospital. At that same time, SW providers were no longer contracted with St. Joseph insurance. Patient could still go, but they would pay out of pocket, or out of network rates. This never applied to ER visits, as all insurances will cover an ER visit whether in network or not. However, if a SW ins patient had to be admitted to the hospital, they would have to be transported to The Med or SW hospital. If the St. Joseph front desk staff stated otherwise, they are/were misinformed. Same holds true for Right Care by SW which is a Medicaid HMO program. Those patients can't be seen at St. Joseph either.
quote:This is my understanding as well. You stated it much better than I did. Thank you.
St. Joseph has not been a network provider for SW insurance since SW announced they were building a hospital. At that same time, SW providers were no longer contracted with St. Joseph insurance. Patient could still go, but they would pay out of pocket, or out of network rates. This never applied to ER visits, as all insurances will cover an ER visit whether in network or not. However, if a SW ins patient had to be admitted to the hospital, they would have to be transported to The Med or SW hospital. If the St. Joseph front desk staff stated otherwise, they are/were misinformed. Same holds true for Right Care by SW which is a Medicaid HMO program. Those patients can't be seen at St. Joseph either.
Are we talking about the hospital or primary care doctors associated with the hospital? That may be the source of confusion.
This is cheer, Cru's wife. I agree with everything understandingmom said about Dr. Bacak. I used to be that student that was shadowing him, 11 years ago during my sophomore year of college. I have been a patient of his ever since, as well as a colleague and occasional fellow church member. I would recommend him to anyone, and he is also my choice to care for my future children.
No , techno-ag, the no S&W holds true for hospital and primary care and speciality docs at St Joseph. Has for well over a year. Has nothing to do with the recent transition of sponsorship to CHI. Confusion must be in the front office staff that you were dealing with.
What about the Cancer Clinic, Dr. D? Maybe they're not affiliated with St. Joe's. Also St. Joseph Family Medicine included S&W on their website until recently. Finally, the ER admissions desk says they'll take S&W for treatment in the ER, but not admission to the hospital.
I'm just not sure it's cut and dried. There seems to be some exceptions.
I'm just not sure it's cut and dried. There seems to be some exceptions.
Cancer Clinic is affiliated with St. Joes.
As mentioned in my earlier post,,,ER visits are covered and it is required that insurances cover this visit to ensure the patient is stable. If the patient must be admitted to the hospital from the ER visit, the patient, if on SW insurance, will have to be transferred to an in network facility.
Where is Dr Cheng located?
Dr. Clint Cheng is at 4007 Victoria Ave, College Station, TX 77845.
Again, HIGHLY recommended!
http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-clint-cheng-3y7xb
Again, HIGHLY recommended!
http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-clint-cheng-3y7xb
Cancer Clinic - Drs. Fleener, Jenkins and Tripathy - are not part of St Joes.