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Tue, 12/23
- 3:00 PM
Fri, 12/26
- 10:00 AM
Mon, 1/12
- 9:30 AM
Locations of Katherine A. Hughes, FNP
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Biography
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Certifications |
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| Family Nurse Practitioner- American Nurses Credentialing Center |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Patient Ratings (595)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (268)
Overview of patient comments
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Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Patients appreciate
Katherine Hughes, FNP, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients who consistently praise her compassionate, caring, and kind demeanor. Patients frequently describe her as friendly, warm, welcoming, and professional, with many noting that she makes them feel comfortable even during stressful or scary situations. Her communication skills are repeatedly highlighted as exceptional—she is described as thorough in her explanations, taking time to ensure patients understand their conditions, test results, procedures, and treatment plans in clear, understandable terms. Patients appreciate that she listens attentively to their concerns, asks detailed questions about their health, and never makes them feel rushed or that their questions are insignificant. Her knowledge and expertise are consistently praised, with patients noting her ability to develop appropriate care plans and coordinate necessary referrals and follow-up appointments. Many reviews emphasize her empathy and supportiveness, particularly for patients dealing with cancer diagnoses and treatment, with several patients expressing deep gratitude for her "motherly" care and reassurance during difficult health journeys.
Patients also share
The reviews contain very few criticisms or areas for improvement. The vast majority of reviews are highly positive, with even lower-rated reviews (in the 3-4 star range) still containing positive comments about Ms. Hughes being kind, knowledgeable, and professional. No consistent patterns of negative feedback or specific complaints emerge from the reviews. The lower ratings appear to reflect the overall visit experience or other factors rather than specific deficiencies in Ms. Hughes' care, as the accompanying comments remain complimentary of her performance.