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Allison Joy Achilefu, MD

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Allison Joy Achilefu, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
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 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 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 PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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
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
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 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 - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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)
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
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (Galveston) (2012)
  • Residency: Family Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (2015)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Allison Joy Achilefu, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (139) for Allison Joy Achilefu, MD

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May 15, 2023
She was thorough, listened carefully to my responses to her questions, and listened just as carefully to my questions and gave me thorough explanations. I am very satisfied to the care I received.
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May 14, 2023
Dr. Achilefu is a blessing. She listens and takes the time to get all of my questions answered. Couldn't have asked for a better PCP.
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May 10, 2023
She's caring, friendly, listen and shows concerns.
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May 10, 2023
Dr Achiliefu is the best doctor for me. She is very thorough an listens to all orany problems I current have. She very kind an is ready to help me with all my issues. I love the way she take the time to listen to me an the best caring doctor I have. I would highly recommend her to all my family an friends.
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May 10, 2023
Great doctor. Pay attention to me and my needs
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May 10, 2023
She always listens and is engaged. She is well informed and compassionate. I'm an old nurse and she is everything I hope fore In a health provider.
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May 9, 2023
Dr Achilefu's office is clean and organized. Staff are friendly, professional, and competent.
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May 8, 2023
She is kind,professional and knowledgable
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May 6, 2023
Dr achilefu is a great doctor. She explains and discusses everything with me. I am proud to have her as my doctor.
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May 5, 2023
Very professional and caring
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May 5, 2023
She is very nice and interested in my healthcare !
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May 1, 2023
Dr. Achilefu is the best & most caring Dr., I have had the pleasure of having as my PCP! She is outstanding & BS&White is lucky to have her as all her patients! Love her!
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May 1, 2023
First time seeing her, she was very nice and concerned about my condition. Ordered X-rays and gave me instructions on what to do next. I liked her very much!
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May 1, 2023
She was very sweet and listened to all the this I was worried about.
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May 1, 2023
She a very concerned doctor and has a friendly understanding of what my concerns are.
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Apr 29, 2023
She listens very well.
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Apr 22, 2023
Dr Achilefu is a very good listener and cares about helping me become healthier.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr. Achilefu is an awesome doctor. She is always very thorough and helpful. All questions I have are answered, and she works with me through health issues
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Apr 12, 2023
Very caring and informative
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Apr 11, 2023
She's always attentive, she listens to my concerns and easy to talk to! Oh and a great Doctor!
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Apr 11, 2023
She is thorough and caring
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Apr 6, 2023
Very caring. Listens and includes patient in treatment.
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Apr 2, 2023
Good
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Mar 29, 2023
Dr.Achilefu demonstrates that she is concerned about your problems and she actively seeks solutions to improve your health. She is easy to talk to and very thorough.
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Mar 28, 2023
She is very kind and attentive, listens and offers feedback. She has great bedside manner.
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Mar 26, 2023
She is the best!!
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Mar 26, 2023
Attentive to detail, very professional and extremely knowledgeable.Helpful with heath concerns and always 100 % of the time finds a solution to my health issues
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Mar 25, 2023
Caring, personable, attentive
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Mar 24, 2023
I feel that Dr. Achilifu actually cares about me. She always takes time to talk and explain.
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Mar 22, 2023
I don't feel rushed through my appointment.
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Mar 22, 2023
Excellent
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Mar 19, 2023
DR Achilefu always takes to listen,i do not feel rushed and get answers to my questions
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Mar 18, 2023
She is very Knowledgeable and excellent caring.
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Mar 16, 2023
Relatable, communicates well
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Mar 15, 2023
She was good at explaining my care.
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Mar 12, 2023
She was very attentive and heard what I need. I would definitely recommend her to family and friends
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Mar 4, 2023
She lifts my spirits. I have every confidence in her skills and compassion. She is meticulous in case planning and considers all quality of life aspects in her treatment goals. She is truly amazing!
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Mar 3, 2023
Dr Achilefu is absolutely wonderful. She is thoughtful, thorough, and caring. She always provides the best medical attention possible !
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Feb 27, 2023
Dr Achilefu is very caring very personable and calming
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Feb 27, 2023
She is very knowledgeable and listens to my needs
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Feb 25, 2023
Very caring, great listener, and very astute.
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Feb 25, 2023
She cares and listened and takes notice.
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Feb 25, 2023
Very pleased with the visit. Doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Feb 24, 2023
Dr Achilefu is a caring, skilled professional. I love the way I can be honest with her and she responds with human emotions. I feel like a person when I see her, not just another appointment she needs to diagnose.
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Feb 23, 2023
Provider was super easy to talk to help and extremely helpful in helping me understand my symptoms and providing me with a lot of important information
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Feb 18, 2023
She is very attentive and appears to genuinely care.
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Feb 18, 2023
I absolutely love Dr. Achilefu. She is incredibly proactive, treats my concerns with genuine care and works the issue with me
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Feb 13, 2023
I always receive the best care from my primary doctor & the staff is so caring & professional.
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Feb 11, 2023
Dr. Took time to listen to my concerns. And took notes. Felt comfortable..
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Feb 11, 2023
Very understanding
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Feb 4, 2023
She is great
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Jan 29, 2023
Always encourages me with my health and praises me for my steps to do better. She is a blessing to me
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Jan 27, 2023
She takes the time to listen to me. She is a kind and caring Doctor.
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Jan 25, 2023
Dr Achilifu is very attentive. She covered all if the bases I came in for and made sure I was ok before are appointment ended. She is very compationate, very personable, very knowledgable.
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Jan 21, 2023
She was very helpful, and nice
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Jan 18, 2023
Dr.Achilefu is very thorough and always spends as much time as I need for questions to be answered. She is the best!
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Jan 18, 2023
Dr. Achilefu exhibited empathy for my condition and expressed concern for my experience of pain despite my not outwardly complaining of pain. She offered treatment in a way that was medically thorough while also offering care in a way that maintained my dignity as a patient. In that way, she is a healer of both the body and the spirit.
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Jan 14, 2023
She is a really good listener and doesn't jump to conclusions but has a conversation with you. She doesn't rush you through. You don't feel like a number but treated as an individual.
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Jan 12, 2023
Very caring
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Jan 10, 2023
Love Doctor A. She is always so attentive and addresses all of my concerns.
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Jan 8, 2023
Extremely competent, very giving, and understanding, I trust her implicitly.
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Jan 6, 2023
Everything Was great
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Jan 4, 2023
Thorough, caring and professional.
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Dec 24, 2022
She's caring, includes me in my health care decisions, and easy to talk to.
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Dec 23, 2022
I love my doctor she's very irresponding she listens to what I tell her
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Dec 22, 2022
Dr. Achilefu and I have been Dr and patient for quite some time. I feel very confident in how we decide what the best treatment is for me at the time of my visit.
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Dec 19, 2022
Excellent listener and caring Dr
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Dec 16, 2022
Love her. She is awesome.
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Dec 11, 2022
Excellent
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Dec 7, 2022
She's very caring & explains everything thorough.
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Dec 7, 2022
She is so kind and willing to provide time to talk about concerns. She removes any judgement from a situation and provides outstanding care.
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Dec 5, 2022
Very good
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