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Benjamin Franklin Perry, MD

Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine

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About Benjamin Franklin Perry, MD

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

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenGeriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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 Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - National POS
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
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest - VA-PCCC
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 EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - 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 - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
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, TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (Bryan) (2011)
  • Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2014)
  • Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2015)
Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine - American Board of Internal Med/Geriatric Medicine
  • 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, Benjamin Franklin Perry, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (223) for Benjamin Franklin Perry, MD

Overall: 4.9*
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Sep 9, 2023
Good listener and has a genuine interest in my well being. By far, the best doctor I have had.
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Sep 9, 2023
Thoughtful and caring
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Sep 1, 2023
Dr. Perry was, as usual, informative, answered all question, and showed outstanding care.
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Aug 31, 2023
Scott and White is blessed to have such a wonderful Dr. You feel at ease with him. He is though and explains everything to you.
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Aug 31, 2023
The best
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Aug 31, 2023
Genuine, concerned & thorough
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Aug 30, 2023
I like Dr Perry, he seems to be knowledgeable in his field,however I feel he needs to know more about different SLE conditions than occur with lupus.
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Aug 30, 2023
He listens, is very concerned, and works with patient for best care.
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Aug 30, 2023
Spent plenty of time listening to me.
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Aug 29, 2023
He works to partner with me very well
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Aug 29, 2023
Felt comfortable in his presence and he listened to my concerns of questions and answered in return.
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Aug 28, 2023
Dr Perry took the time to answer my questions and give me his opinion
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Aug 26, 2023
He is very concerned about his patients. Usually always on time.
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Aug 25, 2023
Dr.Perry is a great listener and very thorough.
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Aug 24, 2023
A Doctor who really cares about you and provide comfort to the patient
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Aug 23, 2023
Listens to me.
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Aug 23, 2023
Dr Ben is the best. So kind and helpful. He listens to me and does not think I am crazy or seeking sympathy. I would tell anyone about him!!
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Aug 20, 2023
Very profecinal
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Aug 18, 2023
Very patient, kind, understanding and listens to you. Dr. Perry is a great doctor
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Aug 17, 2023
Answered all questions I had
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Aug 16, 2023
He is awesome! He always gives us as much time as is needed to answer our questions and concerns! He is the best!
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Aug 15, 2023
Very satisfied
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Aug 14, 2023
I feel like they're taking good care of me
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Aug 10, 2023
He always takes the time to listen to us
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Aug 9, 2023
Dr Perry is kind, respectful, smiles easily & works diligently to provide me with the best care, tailored to my needs. I trust that he has my best interests at heart & I have recommended to my friends. I am so thankful for him.
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Aug 8, 2023
Professionally competent; listens; throughly explains.
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Aug 8, 2023
Today was the first time I've seen The Dr. Smile. As bad as I felt just to see the Dr. Smile made me feel "some" better. Thank you!
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Aug 7, 2023
We are still getting to know each other.
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Aug 5, 2023
Dr Ben is always very helpful and friendly and shows concern for any of my questions rewarding my health.
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Aug 4, 2023
Thoughtful, thorough, and caring. Provided needed advice and direction to his patient.
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Aug 4, 2023
I love Dr Perry. He is a great Doctor. He is patient, and listens to you. He cares.
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Aug 4, 2023
Dr Perry is a caring and thorough doctor. He takes good care of me.
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Aug 3, 2023
Positive experience
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Aug 3, 2023
Very thorough
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Aug 1, 2023
He always listens to me and works to get things done and right.
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Aug 1, 2023
Knowledgeable, personable, friendly
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Jul 31, 2023
Takes enough time to address all of my concerns and provides excellent information and follow up
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Jul 31, 2023
Every one was kind helpful and professional.
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Jul 30, 2023
Very personable and nice. Really knows his stuff and is very open to questions
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Jul 28, 2023
I appreciate the care provided
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Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Perry gives you time to talk and he doesn't rush . He willl recommend to other Doctors.
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Jul 25, 2023
He always smiles, and he makes me feel like he is listening to what I have to say.
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Jul 22, 2023
Caring and knowledgeable
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Jul 22, 2023
Caring & knowledgeable
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Jul 21, 2023
Always feel like top priority!!
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Jul 21, 2023
We are friends, and both go to the same Church.
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Jul 21, 2023
Excellent
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Jul 20, 2023
Dr.Perry is caring and patient. He listens to my concerns and addresses my questions immediately . He has taken great care of me over these years and I feel fortunate to call him my Dr. By the way everyone in his office is very nice .. I would call them all wonderful .
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Jul 15, 2023
He takes time to answer all questions and always keeps me informed of labs and just everything
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Jul 12, 2023
No specific comments. Staff was friendly and courteous. Doctor took the time to address my questions and concerns in detail.
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Jul 11, 2023
In simple words he is the most caring dedicated doctor I know of God bless you Dr Perry
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Jul 5, 2023
Always wonderful!
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Jul 1, 2023
Listens and cares
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Jun 30, 2023
Dr Perry's ability at listening is very good. I felt very comfortable with his knowledge and communication skills
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Jun 29, 2023
Great
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Jun 28, 2023
He listened to me, did not ever act rushed and laughed at my jokes
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Jun 27, 2023
Attentive and willing to discuss options
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Jun 25, 2023
Dr Perry was attentive and excellent! I am so happy he is my primary!
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Jun 25, 2023
He asked a lot of questions about my health, symptoms and health history. Listened to my responses, seemed to want to get an understanding of my health condition. Spent a lot of time with me. I felt comfortable that he understood my health situation.
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Jun 24, 2023
Always takes time and listens to what I have to say.
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Jun 21, 2023
Always friendly and listens to my concerns!
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Jun 21, 2023
Good care. Thorough. Methodical.
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Jun 21, 2023
Dr.Perry is a great care provider. He has your whole interests when you are with him. Also,he has very good bedside manners..
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Jun 16, 2023
He listened and explained things very well.
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Jun 14, 2023
Very thorough, explains everything well. Proactive & knowledgeable
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Jun 13, 2023
The office staff are extremely helpful and efficient. Doctor Perry listens to his patients concerns and is responsive to their needs.
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Jun 12, 2023
He Is very nice and understanding. I like him very much.
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Jun 10, 2023
I love my doctor
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Jun 9, 2023
Always listens and answers all questions I need to know
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Jun 8, 2023
Dr. Perry has a genuine care and concern for your issues. Thankful to have him for my provider
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Jun 8, 2023
I am blessed to have Dr Perry as my doctor since 2015 and he has addressed every problem I've had. A very caring doctor. Thx
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Jun 7, 2023
He takes the time to listen to my concerns. Have been very pleased.
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Jun 7, 2023
Caring, takes the time necessary, on time
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Jun 5, 2023
Great
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Jun 4, 2023
Dr. Perry is very attentive to my questions and he Is taking good care of my medical problems.
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Jun 1, 2023
All is fine. Tests as needed but not more.
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May 31, 2023
Appreciate doctor perry always takes the time to explain everything clearly
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May 31, 2023
Great
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May 24, 2023
Always a great listener & attentive to things I'm concerned about.
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May 24, 2023
Very Pleased
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May 23, 2023
Dr. Perry seemed interested in me as a patient and was kind, thoughtful and gave very good answers to my many questions.
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May 20, 2023
Dr Perry pays attention to everything I tell him when it comes to my symptoms and answers my questions.
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May 20, 2023
Dr. Perry is caring and thorough.
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May 19, 2023
Dr Perry is very knowledgeable, kind and sensitive to my needs. Never feel rushed. And, I know he is striving to help me stay healthy and active at this time in my life.
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May 19, 2023
Dr. Perry is very caring, compassionate, and friendly. He was very concerned about my bronchitis and took into account my allergies when prescribing meds.
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May 18, 2023
Dr Perry always listens well and explains things where I can understand what is going on.
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May 17, 2023
Dr. Parry and his team of health professionals are caring and thorough. The facilities are clean and the appointment schedules are "on time." Follow-up Information Is both timely and dependable. I am blessed to have this excellent care.
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May 17, 2023
Excellent
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May 17, 2023
As usually he's very thorough in his assessment and recommendations.
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May 13, 2023
Dr Perry is a thoughtful and caring physician. He listened to my concerns and included me in deciding what treatment would be best for my condition.
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May 13, 2023
Very knowledgeable and friendly provider
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May 13, 2023
Great doc!!!!
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May 13, 2023
Concise, fair and direct as well as very prepared. Hubby wants to become a patient of his; I have a couple years to meet the guideline- I would like to sign up to him now
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May 11, 2023
He looks at you and smiles when he is talking to you and listening.
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May 11, 2023
Best GP I have never had. He acts like he really cares,
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May 8, 2023
Courteous and personable
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May 3, 2023
Very thorough and attentive no b
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May 2, 2023
Knowledgeable and spent time explaining problems and options. Explored complaints that came up during the exam.
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May 1, 2023
As always, excellent service!
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Apr 30, 2023
Dr Perry was very thorough and we discussed in length every issue I had noted in my accessment. I was somewhat apprehensive about changing personal care physicians but glad I made the change.
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Apr 30, 2023
Excellent doctor. We just wish he had other physicians practicing with him because getting a timely appointment for non-routine visits is difficult.
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Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Perry listens and answers all questions.
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Apr 28, 2023
Always listen to the patient's concerns
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Apr 27, 2023
Easy to understand
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Apr 26, 2023
Great
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Apr 22, 2023
Dr. Perry: professional, understanding, caring, and friendly.
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Apr 21, 2023
Dr Perry is very patient oriented, takes time to listen no matter how small the issue may be.
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Apr 20, 2023
Very good
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Apr 13, 2023
Professional
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Apr 13, 2023
Very thorough.
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Apr 12, 2023
The best doctor that I ever had and I had several in my 77 years.
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Apr 12, 2023
Excell
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Apr 12, 2023
Very caring
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Apr 12, 2023
Doesn't rush through
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr Perry spends as much time as needed to explain and discuss options. Good bedside manners and very knowledgable
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Apr 11, 2023
He listens and is thorough, never rushed. Always takes his time. Great Doctor
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Apr 11, 2023
Have always been pleased with service from the clinic
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Apr 7, 2023
Great doctor
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Apr 6, 2023
Always very friendly
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Apr 6, 2023
Good listener. Good communication skills.
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Apr 5, 2023
Always cordial and friendly. A great listener and makes diagnosis and provides treatment options. A10+.
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Apr 5, 2023
Very understanding and caring doctor
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