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Cole Laughter, FNP

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Cole Laughter, FNP

Cole (Bret) Laughter treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White – The Brenham Clinic. He is committed to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care by working with patients to create a comprehensive and custom treatment plan to achieve the patient’s goals.

When out of the clinic, Cole enjoys hunting, fishing, working out and spending time with friends and family. Cole is married with three children.

Care Team

Cole Laughter is part of a Care Team. These teams are designed to bring you flexibility to schedule care on your timeline. They consist of a group of health providers who grow along with you and your family and get to know your specific needs. This team consists of Dr. Eric Alford and Cole.  




LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Choice POS II
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - HMO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Select
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - QPOS
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Acces
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - LocalPlusIN
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
Accepts New Patients
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Humana Preferred
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Foster Care
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR+PLUS
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest - VA-PCCC
Accepts New Patients
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Meet Cole Laughter, FNP

Meet Cole Laughter, FNP

Background

Education
  • Education: MSN, University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (2020)
Certifications
  • Family Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Reviews (215) for Cole Laughter, FNP

Overall: 4.8*
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May 14, 2023
Team was knowledgeable and helpful
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May 11, 2023
Very professional and friendly
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May 10, 2023
He was attentive, responsive, present
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May 6, 2023
He answered all questions, great attitude
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May 6, 2023
I felt that Nurse Bret cared very much about my condition. He was very thorough in his evaluation of my health. I felt he genuinely cared about my condition.
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May 5, 2023
First time seeing him.Very professional and very thorough.
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May 5, 2023
Very kind and professional
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May 5, 2023
He Address my Concerns. Very impressed with the PA.
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May 4, 2023
Very nice, professional and interested in my health. It felt like talking to a close friend
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May 4, 2023
He is very nice and attentive to my needs
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May 3, 2023
Caring, funny, knows stuff
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Apr 30, 2023
Discussed issues and remedies clearly
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Apr 30, 2023
Very professional, always concerned about my medical needs
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Apr 26, 2023
Very professional at his job
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Apr 26, 2023
Great listener. Understood our circumstances and helped us with a quick resolution.
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Apr 18, 2023
Very personable and thorough
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Apr 18, 2023
Good experience
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Apr 14, 2023
Listen wonderful service and excellent care
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Apr 13, 2023
Good bedside manner
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Apr 12, 2023
Listens well knowledgeable friendly competent I feel confident that he gives the best care he is able to. I am recommending him to my wife.
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Apr 11, 2023
Very good
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Apr 11, 2023
Courteous ,listener to my complaints.
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Apr 11, 2023
Professional and considerate service. Good patient interaction.
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Apr 6, 2023
Very knowledgeable and listens to patients
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Apr 6, 2023
Very patient with all my questions and concerns. Took time with my husband and I , we did not feel rushed at all.
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Apr 5, 2023
Listened to concerns and adjusted prescription to allow for my schedule. Great provider!
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Apr 5, 2023
He makes you feel so at ease with his manners & respect.
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Apr 5, 2023
Understands my issues
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Apr 4, 2023
Very effective and friendly!
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Mar 29, 2023
Got all my questions answered
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Mar 29, 2023
Excellent and looking forward to my next appointment.
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Mar 28, 2023
Very pleasant experience.
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Mar 25, 2023
He was very calming.
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Mar 24, 2023
Great guy
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Mar 14, 2023
Great personality easy to talk to listen to what you have to say
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Mar 10, 2023
He was concerned and friendly.
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Mar 9, 2023
He's such a focused, amicable young man to deal with. He tries hard to answer my questions and make me feel comfortable.
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Mar 9, 2023
Straight, honest answers. Pleasant personality. Felt good about visit.
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Mar 7, 2023
He always listens and goes over things with me and makes sure I understand it.
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Mar 4, 2023
He's a great person all around and I have the upmost respect for him he's very attentive thanks
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Feb 28, 2023
Very easy to talk to and professional. Listens to my concerns.
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Feb 27, 2023
I had very good experience employees were all helpful
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Feb 25, 2023
Good experience
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Feb 24, 2023
He was very friendly and thorough with me.
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Feb 23, 2023
Very friendly & thorough in his answers to my questions. Asked for my questions.
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Feb 21, 2023
This appointment was fine. He explained some bloodwork questions I had, and Inquired about my blood pressure, He also asked me about a previous hamstring injury that was much worse than diagnosed by him. During my hamstring injury, I was not satisfied with my care. Communication response time was not good with the office.
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Feb 17, 2023
Seems like he really cares about his patients and does what's best for them.
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Feb 16, 2023
Friendly, knowledgeable, and knew what he was doing.
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Feb 10, 2023
Friendly, asks the right questions, listens
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Feb 9, 2023
The doctor was very professional but also explained my problem where I could understand exactly what was happening to me and what treatment I would need. He gave me a prescription for the treatment. I was to tell him in 5 days if antibiotics weren't working. That's how many days I was to take the prescription.
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Feb 8, 2023
Excellent listener and always provide the RIGHT resolution for care.
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Feb 7, 2023
I was able to schedule an appointment for the next day.
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Feb 3, 2023
He was outstanding. He listened to my concerns, thoroughly reviewed my history, and seemed interested/invested throughout the entire visit.
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Feb 3, 2023
Great service
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Jan 30, 2023
Great!
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Jan 29, 2023
He was very caring and helpful with my concerns for my daughter was able to answer all of my questions I had for him
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Jan 26, 2023
He did a great job of making me feel comfortable. He was working very diligently to figure out what was wrong with my knee. It was not a simple diagnosis but he got It 100% correct.
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Jan 24, 2023
Professional and politeness
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Jan 23, 2023
Very good
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Jan 21, 2023
It was good
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Jan 21, 2023
Great people skills and very knowledgeable.
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Jan 19, 2023
Knowledgeable & professional
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Jan 18, 2023
Very attentive, cordial, and explained everything perfectly.
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Jan 17, 2023
Good customer service
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Jan 12, 2023
Took the time to listen to health concerns.
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Jan 12, 2023
I felt the provider was knowledgeable and ands all of my questions He seemed very curious and professional
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Jan 11, 2023
He is knowledgeable and communicated effectively about my health.
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Jan 9, 2023
Was very attentive to my health concerns and had great feedback. Very personable and easy to relate to. I typically avoid doctors like the plague, but this was a great and enjoyable visit.
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Jan 7, 2023
Very personable
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Jan 5, 2023
Good
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Dec 31, 2022
Very good visit
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Dec 23, 2022
He truly cared about our condition
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Dec 21, 2022
Very personable, knowledgeable, explains things thoroughly.
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Dec 21, 2022
Very attentive
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Dec 17, 2022
Caring, personable
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Dec 12, 2022
Kind, to the point
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Dec 12, 2022
He was good. My only issue is I really wanted to see my regular doctor
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Dec 10, 2022
Bret, care about people
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Dec 8, 2022
I was seen promptly and the focus on my issues was much appreciated.
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Dec 7, 2022
The best Appointment I have ever had the last checking me in was real nice and the Doctor listened to everything I had to say and answered every question I had he also went over all my labs and results. Nobody else ever has time
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